Maharashtra on Thursday, 25 June, recorded the biggest one-day spike of 4,841 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the state to 1,47,741. The state also recorded 192 fatalities, taking the death toll to 6,931. Tamil Nadu, too, saw its highest-ever daily spike of 3,509 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of infections to 70,977. As many as 45 fatalities were also reported, taking the death toll to 911.
According to the Health Ministry data put out early on Thursday, India had over 4.73 lakh cases, while the death toll stood at 14,894.
A central team led by Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal will be visiting Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana from 26 to 29 June, and interacting with state officials and coordinating with them to strengthen ongoing efforts for management of COVID-19, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.
- Delhi on Thursday reported 3,390 new COVID-19 cases and 64 deaths, taking the tally in the national capital to 73,780 and the death toll to 2,429
- The recovery rate in the country stands at 57.43 percent, the Health Ministry said, adding that India’s deaths per lakh population is among the lowest in the world
- After Delhi CM’s plea to scrap the order which said COVID-19 patients in the national capital would be first referred to COVID care centres for assessment, LG Anil Baijal has now withdrawn his order
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3,390 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi; Tally Rises to 73,780
Delhi on Thursday reported 3,390 new COVID-19 cases and 64 deaths, taking the tally in the national capital to 73,780 and the death toll to 2,429. As many as 3,328 recoveries were also reported on Thursday.
Meanwhile, neighbouring Gautam Buddh Nagar district of UP recorded its highest one-day spike of 143 COVID-19 cases, with the death toll reaching 20 after one more fatality, PTI reported.
4,841 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra in Biggest 1-Day Spike
Maharashtra on Thursday recorded the biggest one-day spike of 4,841 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the state to 1,47,741. The state also recorded 192 fatalities, taking the death toll to 6,931.
The state’s capital, Mumbai, reported 1,365 new COVID-19 cases and 58 deaths, taking the total number of cases to 70,990 and death toll to 4,060.
Highest 1-Day Spike in Tamil Nadu With 3,509 New Cases
Tamil Nadu saw the highest single-day spike on Thursday with 3,509 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections in the state to 70,977. As many as 45 fatalities were also reported, taking the death toll to 911.
CTET Postponed, Will be Conducted When Situation is Conducive: HRD Minister
HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Thursday said that the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) scheduled on 5 July has been postponed and will be conducted when the situation is more conducive.