India on Monday, 22 June, recorded 14,821 new COVID-19 cases and 445 deaths, taking its tally to 4,25,282 and the death toll to 13,699. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 1,74,387 active cases, while 2,37,195 patients have been cured or discharged.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra on Monday reported 3,721 new coronavirus cases and 62 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 1,35,796 and the death toll to 6,283. As many as 2,710 new infections were recorded in Tamil Nadu, taking its total number of cases to 62,087.
- Delhi on Monday reported 2,909 new COVID-19 cases and 58 deaths, taking the tally in the national capital to 62,655 and the death toll to 2,233
- The Tamil Nadu government has said that complete lockdown will be implemented in Madurai from 24 to 30 June
- SC on Monday reversed its previous order and allowed the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra to be held in Puri subject to certain guidelines and restrictions
- Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain, who had tested positive for COVID-19, has been shifted to the general ward following improvement in his health condition
2,909 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi, Tally Rises to 62,655
Delhi on Monday reported 2,909 new COVID-19 cases and 58 deaths, taking the tally in the national capital to 62,655 and the death toll to 2,233.
Highest Single-Day Rise in Cases on Sunday: WHO Director-General
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Monday said that more than 1,83,000 new cases of COVID-19 globally were reported to WHO on Sunday, which was the highest in a single day so far.
"More than 8.8 million COVID-19 cases have now been reported to WHO, and more than 4,65,000 people have lost their lives. Some countries are continuing to see a rapid increase in cases and deaths," he was quoted by ANI as saying.
3,721 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to 1,35,796
Maharashtra on Monday reported 3,721 new COVID-19 cases and 62 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 1,35,796 and the death toll to 6,283.
SC Takes U-Turn, Allows Rath Yatra in Puri
Days after the Supreme Court of India had stayed Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the top court on Monday reversed its previous order and allowed it to be held in Puri without public participation.
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Meanwhile, the Gujarat High Court has declined to consider a plea seeking a modification of its order staying the Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad due to the COVID-19 pandemic, reported PTI.