28,498 New COVID-19 Cases Take India’s Tally to 9.06 Lakh; 23,727 Deaths
The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 28,498 to 9,06,752 on Tuesday, while the death toll increased by 553 to 23,727.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 3,11,565 active cases across the country, while 5,71,459 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
Lockdown in West Bengal's Containment Zones Extended
Lockdown imposed in containment zones of West Bengal extended till 19 July 2020, in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic, ANI reported.
Punjab Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa Tests Positive for COVID-19
Punjab Minister Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa tested positive for COVID-19.
“Wishing my Cabinet colleague Tript Rajinder Singh Bajwa Ji a speedy recovery. He has tested positive for COVID-19 today. Looking forward to having you rejoin us soon again,” Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh tweeted.
Andhra CM to Give Rs 15,000 for Lat Rites of COVID-19 Victims
Andhra Pradesh CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has decided to provide Rs 15,000 for last rites of those dying due to COVID-19, his office notified.
915 New Cases in Gujarat
Gujarat reported 915 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking state's tally to 43,723 including 30,555 discharges and 2,071 deaths.