The number of coronavirus in India crossed the one million-mark on Friday, 17 July, with 34,956 new cases taking the country's tally to 1,003,832 in the biggest one-day spike yet. Meanwhile, the death toll increased by 687 to 25,602.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 3,42,473 active cases across the country, while 6,35,756 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
Meanwhile, the US recorded 68,428 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours, setting yet another record, AFP reported on Friday, citing the Johns Hopkins University tally. The country has so far recorded 3.5 million cases, with the death toll over 1,38,000.
- The Odisha government has announced a complete lockdown in Ganjam, Khurda, Cuttack and Jajpur districts, and Rourkela city from 9 pm on Friday to 31 July
- Karnataka on Thursday recorded 4,169 new COVID-19 cases, taking its tally beyond the 50,000-mark
- Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 8,641 new cases, taking its tally over 2.84 lakh
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795 New Cases in Haryana
At least 795 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Haryana today, taking the total number of cases to 24,797.
Restrictions on Flights from 6 Cities to Kolkata Extended
The temporary restriction on the arrival of flights to Kolkata Airport from six cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Chennai, Nagpur and Ahmedabad has been extended upto 31 July, ANI reported.
1,849 New Cases in West Bengal
West Bengal reported 1,894 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking total number of cases to 38,011 including 1,049 deaths.
8,308 New Cases in Maharashtra
At least 8,308 new COVID-19 positive cases and 258 deaths have been reported in Maharashtra today. The total number of positive cases have risen to 2,92,589 including 1,60,357 recovered cases, 1,20,480 active cases and 11,452 deaths.