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34,884 New COVID Cases Take India’s Tally to 10.3 L; 26,273 Deaths

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The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 34,884 to 10,38,716 on Saturday, 18 July, while the death toll increased by 671 to 26,273.

According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 3,58,692 active cases across the country, while 6,53,750 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.

Meanwhile, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that two areas in the capital district of Thiruvananthapuram have community spread of COVID-19. These are Pulluvila in Karumkulam panchayat and the coastal area of Poonthura.

Snapshot
  • Maharashtra on Friday reported 8,308 new COVID-19 cases, taking its tally to 2,92,589
  • Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu and Delhi on Friday recorded 4,538 and 1,462 new coronavirus cases respectively
  • Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that two areas in the capital district of Thiruvananthapuram have community spread of COVID-19
9:00 PM , 18 Jul
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8:57 PM , 18 Jul
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Mumbai Crosses 1 Lakh Total Cases, Maharashtra Over 3 Lakh

Mumbai on Saturday crossed the one lakh mark of total positive COVID-19 cases, while Maharashtra crossed the three lakh mark, as 8,348 new cases were record today.

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8:48 PM , 18 Jul

West Bengal Crosses 40,000-Mark

West Bengal's COVID-19 tally crosses 40,000-mark as state reports record 2,198 new cases, the Health Department said.

8:42 PM , 18 Jul
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Two Areas in Thiruvananthapuram Have Community Spread: Kerala CM

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that two areas in the capital district of Thiruvananthapuram have community spread of COVID-19. These are Pulluvila in Karumkulam panchayat and the coastal area of Poonthura – the latter having witnessed a super-spread only a few days ago.

“60 percent of COVID-19 cases are due to local transmission. Community spread of coronavirus has been confirmed at two places in Thiruvananthapuram. Everyone should strictly adhere to COVID-19 guidelines to break the chain,” CM Vijayan said, according to ANI.

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Published: 18 Jul 2020, 9:40 AM IST
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