Coronavirus India Live News Update: Over 48,000 Cases Recorded In 24 Hours
There are 4,40,135 active cases of coronavirus in the country at present.
New Delhi:
India has reported 48,916 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 13,36,861, data shared by centre showed today. The country also witnessed 757 virus-related deaths during the period, taking the total fatalatirs in country to 31,358. India is sixth worst-hit coronavirus nation in terms of deaths after the US, Brazil, Britain, Mexico and Italy. The recovery rate is 63.53 per cent and positivity rate is 11.62 per cent. The highest number of samples were tested on Friday, with 4,20,898 samples collected. This is the third consecutive day when COVID-19 cases increased by more than 45,000.
Here are the Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases:
Jul 25, 2020 22:21:34 (IST)
Coronavirus News: 3-Day Lockdown In Tripura From Monday To Curb Spread Of Coronavirus
Tripura has decided to impose a three-day statewide total lockdown from Monday as coronavirus cases continue to rise, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said on Saturday. The complete shutdown will begin at 5 AM on July 27 and continue till 5 AM on July 30, he said. A formal order in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar, reported news agency PTI. The chief minister announced the decision during a televised programme. The lockdown will have 21 exemptions, including that to emergency and essential services as well as to print and electronic media. In order to ensure that people strictly adhere to the curbs, the state government has decided to impose a fine on those not wearing mask and violating social distancing rules. Those not wearing masks will be fined Rs 200 for the first time and Rs 400 the next time, the government order stated, adding a penalty of Rs 1,000 will be imposed on those flouting social distancing rules.
Tripura has decided to impose a three-day statewide total lockdown from Monday as coronavirus cases continue to rise, Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb said on Saturday. The complete shutdown will begin at 5 AM on July 27 and continue till 5 AM on July 30, he said. A formal order in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar, reported news agency PTI. The chief minister announced the decision during a televised programme. The lockdown will have 21 exemptions, including that to emergency and essential services as well as to print and electronic media. In order to ensure that people strictly adhere to the curbs, the state government has decided to impose a fine on those not wearing mask and violating social distancing rules. Those not wearing masks will be fined Rs 200 for the first time and Rs 400 the next time, the government order stated, adding a penalty of Rs 1,000 will be imposed on those flouting social distancing rules.
Jul 25, 2020 21:34:29 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Eastern Railways Cancels Special Trains To And From Bengal On July 29 Amid Lockdown
The Eastern Railways (ER) on Saturday cancelled special trains that were scheduled to originate from and arrive at some stations in West Bengal on July 29 in view of a lockdown announced in the state on that date to curb the spread of coronavirus, officials said. The state government has announced twice-a-week lockdowns as the number of coronavirus cases in the state showed no signs of abating, reported news agency PTI. The New Delhi-Howrah AC special that was scheduled to begin its journey from Delhi on July 28 and the Howrah-New Delhi AC special that was scheduled to depart from Howrah on July 29 will remain cancelled, an ER official said. The Sealdah-New Alipurduar special will remain cancelled on July 27 and July 29, while the New Alipurduar-Sealdah special will not depart from the north Bengal town on July 28 and July 30, the official said. The Sealdah-Bhubaneswar special and the Bhubaneswar-Sealdah special will not run on July 27 and July 28 respectively, he said. The Howrah-Patna and the Patna-Howrah specials will not run on July 29, the official said. The Patna-Shalimar special and the Shalimar-Patna special will not depart from their originating stations on July 28 and July 29 respectively, he added.
The Eastern Railways (ER) on Saturday cancelled special trains that were scheduled to originate from and arrive at some stations in West Bengal on July 29 in view of a lockdown announced in the state on that date to curb the spread of coronavirus, officials said. The state government has announced twice-a-week lockdowns as the number of coronavirus cases in the state showed no signs of abating, reported news agency PTI. The New Delhi-Howrah AC special that was scheduled to begin its journey from Delhi on July 28 and the Howrah-New Delhi AC special that was scheduled to depart from Howrah on July 29 will remain cancelled, an ER official said. The Sealdah-New Alipurduar special will remain cancelled on July 27 and July 29, while the New Alipurduar-Sealdah special will not depart from the north Bengal town on July 28 and July 30, the official said. The Sealdah-Bhubaneswar special and the Bhubaneswar-Sealdah special will not run on July 27 and July 28 respectively, he said. The Howrah-Patna and the Patna-Howrah specials will not run on July 29, the official said. The Patna-Shalimar special and the Shalimar-Patna special will not depart from their originating stations on July 28 and July 29 respectively, he added.
Jul 25, 2020 21:16:29 (IST)
Coronavirus News: COVID-19 Cases In Central Police Forces Cross 10,000-Mark
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the central police forces under the command of the Union Home Ministry crossed the 10,000-mark on Saturday with 421 fresh cases being reported in a day, latest data showed.
In all these forces, the recoveries are much more than the active cases.
These forces, with a combined strength of about 10 lakh personnel, render a variety of security duties, law and order management, border guarding, counter-insurgency and counter-terrorist operations and disaster rescue and relief under the command of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The total number of COVID-19 cases in the central police forces under the command of the Union Home Ministry crossed the 10,000-mark on Saturday with 421 fresh cases being reported in a day, latest data showed.
The cases pertain to the seven forces of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Border Security Force (BSF), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), National Security Guard (NSG) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
As per the latest data accessed by PTI, these forces have recorded 10,259 COVID-19 cases till date, of which 4,687 are active while the rest of the personnel have recovered.
The maximum cases of 3,341 have been recorded in the CRPF, the country''s largest paramilitary force with about 3.25 lakh personnel. This is followed by 3,164 cases in the BSF and 1,639 cases in the CISF. The ITBP has had 1,132 cases, SSB 507, NDRF 393 and the NSG 92.
Jul 25, 2020 19:27:20 (IST)
Coronavirus News: 20 Charged For Playing Cricket, Defying COVID Safety Rules In Punjab's Pathankot
Around 20 people have been charged for allegedly violating the COVID-19 guidelines and playing cricket in Punjab's Pathankot district, police said on Saturday. Police also impounded 10 two-wheelers belonging to them, Pathankot Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Deepak Hilori said.
Around 20 youths, who are in the age group of 18-20 years, have been charged under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Disaster Management Act and the Epidemic Disease Act, police said.
Around 20 people have been charged for allegedly violating the COVID-19 guidelines and playing cricket in Punjab's Pathankot district, police said on Saturday. Police also impounded 10 two-wheelers belonging to them, Pathankot Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Deepak Hilori said.
Police said they had received information that some people were playing cricket everyday in the evening at Shahpur colony area in Pathankot, reported news agency PTI. When the police team reached to check on Friday evening, all of them fled, they said. The police then impounded their vehicles.
Chief Minister Amarinder Singh had issued directions to police to tighten the noose against violators of the COVID-19 safety rules in the state.
Jul 25, 2020 19:23:13 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Nagour Mayor Thanks Residents For Following Rules As 2-Day Janata Curfew Began In District
The 2-day 'janata curfew' in Nagpur began on Saturday with people showing good levels of compliance, with only establishments dealing in essential items remaining open as permitted, officials said, reported PTI. The decision to implement the janata curfew (voluntary shutdown) was taken during a meeting on Friday which was attended by Nagpur Municipal Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, Mayor Sandip Joshi and other elected representatives and officials. Pharmacies, health care establishments, grocery and vegetable stores, milk outlets, fuel pumps and industrial units were allowed to function, while markets remained shut, officials said. Some 3,000 police personnel were deployed on the streets of Nagpur city to enforce the curfew, they added. "People have given a good response to the janata curfew. We are thankful to them," Mayor Sandip Joshi said. A meeting will be held on July 31 to decide if the curfew should be a 14-day one or will be enforced only during weekends.
The 2-day 'janata curfew' in Nagpur began on Saturday with people showing good levels of compliance, with only establishments dealing in essential items remaining open as permitted, officials said, reported PTI. The decision to implement the janata curfew (voluntary shutdown) was taken during a meeting on Friday which was attended by Nagpur Municipal Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, Mayor Sandip Joshi and other elected representatives and officials. Pharmacies, health care establishments, grocery and vegetable stores, milk outlets, fuel pumps and industrial units were allowed to function, while markets remained shut, officials said. Some 3,000 police personnel were deployed on the streets of Nagpur city to enforce the curfew, they added. "People have given a good response to the janata curfew. We are thankful to them," Mayor Sandip Joshi said. A meeting will be held on July 31 to decide if the curfew should be a 14-day one or will be enforced only during weekends.
Jul 25, 2020 19:17:04 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Delhi Police Head Constable Dies Of Coronavirus
53-year-old head constable of the Delhi Police died due to coronavirus at a city hospital, officials said on Saturday, reported PTI. Head Constable Satya Narayan was posted at the Madhu Vihar police station, they said. On July 13, Mr Narayan tested positive for coronavirus and was sent to the COVID Care Centre in Akshardham. Later in the day, he was shifted to LNJP Hospital, a senior police officer said. He had comorbidity issues like high blood pressure, diabetes and had two stents in his heart. He was shifted to the ICU due to his diabetes and blood pressure issues and his condition was improving, the officer said. "Later, his oxygen saturation level dropped. He was also administered plasma therapy. On Thursday, his second COVID report also came back positive. He died at 6 AM on Friday at LNJP Hospital," Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Jasmeet Singh said.
53-year-old head constable of the Delhi Police died due to coronavirus at a city hospital, officials said on Saturday, reported PTI. Head Constable Satya Narayan was posted at the Madhu Vihar police station, they said. On July 13, Mr Narayan tested positive for coronavirus and was sent to the COVID Care Centre in Akshardham. Later in the day, he was shifted to LNJP Hospital, a senior police officer said. He had comorbidity issues like high blood pressure, diabetes and had two stents in his heart. He was shifted to the ICU due to his diabetes and blood pressure issues and his condition was improving, the officer said. "Later, his oxygen saturation level dropped. He was also administered plasma therapy. On Thursday, his second COVID report also came back positive. He died at 6 AM on Friday at LNJP Hospital," Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Jasmeet Singh said.
A resident of northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura area, Satya Narayan is survived by his wife and two sons, the police said.
More than 2,500 Delhi Police personnel have been infected by coronavirus so far. Of these, more than 2,100 have recovered and have resumed their duties, while over a dozen have died, they said.
Jul 25, 2020 19:13:46 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Delhi BJP Chief Demands "Corona Warriors" Be Exempted From Traffic Challans During Lockdown
Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta on Saturday requested the commissioner of police to exempt frontline COVID-19 workers from traffic challans during the lockdown period, reported news agency PTI. A Lok Adalat should be convened soon to dispose all traffic challans issued during the lockdown, he said. Doctors, nurses, journalists, government employees and those associated with essential and approved services, who worked on the front line to protect the people of Delhi from coronavirus, travelled extensively during the lockdown, Mr Gupta said in a statement.
"These are our corona warriors and they may face financial problems due to heavy challans. Corona warriors could not also seek challan-related assistance as the Traffic Lok Adalat is still closed," he said. Many routes in Delhi were restricted while some were open for one-way movement only. People unintentionally violated traffic rules for which huge challans have been issued, Mr Gupta added.Jul 25, 2020 19:08 (IST)
Tamil Nadu Coronavirus Cases Cross 2 Lakh After Highest One-Day Spike Of 6,989Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu have crossed the two lakh-mark with 6,989 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, which is also the biggest single-day spike, government data shows. Eighty-nine have died and 7,758 have recovered in the last 24 hours. The total cases in the state is now 2,06,737.
Jul 25, 2020 19:08:09 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Jammu Goes Into 60-Hour Lockdown As COVID Cases Rise
Jammu has gone into a 60-hour lockdown from Friday 6 pm in an attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus that has witnessed a spike over the past week, officials said on Saturday, reported PTI. Jammu district tops the list among 10 districts in the region with 14 deaths and 472 virus cases. It is the ninth among 20 districts in terms of such cases and deaths in Jammu and Kashmir.
The government employees of essential services departments, including medical services or such other departments as required by the government, were permitted to move upon showing ID proof. Police barricades and concertina wires were placed on roads for a complete blockade on movement of vehicles.
Jammu has gone into a 60-hour lockdown from Friday 6 pm in an attempt to prevent the spread of coronavirus that has witnessed a spike over the past week, officials said on Saturday, reported PTI. Jammu district tops the list among 10 districts in the region with 14 deaths and 472 virus cases. It is the ninth among 20 districts in terms of such cases and deaths in Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar district with a record of 82 deaths and 2,088 active COVID cases is on the top of the list.
"The weekend lockdown is going on effectively. There are no major reports of any violations of guidelines. It is being strictly implemented", an officer told PTI.
He, however, said that some people, who had stepped out for different reasons in different areas, were sent back with warnings.
Only local chemists, fruits, vegetables and dairy shops remained open for community needs and the passengers coming out from and going to the airport or railway station were permitted to travel upon producing their tickets.
The staff deployed at airport and railway stations (public officials and those belonging to airlines) were allowed to travel after showing valid identity proofs, officials said.
The government employees of essential services departments, including medical services or such other departments as required by the government, were permitted to move upon showing ID proof. Police barricades and concertina wires were placed on roads for a complete blockade on movement of vehicles.
Jul 25, 2020 18:15:48 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Streets Empty, Shops Shut As Lucknow Observes Second Weekend Lockdown
Lucknow streets wore a deserted look on Saturday as most shops and businesses were closed and public transport were off roads amid the second weekend lockdown of the month to combat coronavirus, reported news agency PTI.
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to impose a strict lockdown across the state on weekends to stop the spread of the virus. The restrictions will remain in place at least for July, officials had said earlier.
Markets were closed in the city and only vehicles carrying essential goods were seen running on Saturday.
The markets in prominent areas of Lucknow such as Hazratganj, Aminabad, Chowk, Gomtinagar, Indiranagar, Latouche Road, Alambagh, Hewett Road, Aliganj and Gudumba remained shut.
Police personnel were deployed at all prominent intersections of Lucknow and other cities as well.
"The weekend lockdown is in place in the district. Sanitisation is being done in the city. District Magistrate Abhishek Prakash took rounds of various places in the city. Scanning people in the containment zones of the city has gained momentum since most of them are home," an official of the Lucknow district administration said.
He added that screening and sampling has been intensified, and markets are being sanitised. People too are abiding by the lockdown rules, the official said.
Lucknow streets wore a deserted look on Saturday as most shops and businesses were closed and public transport were off roads amid the second weekend lockdown of the month to combat coronavirus, reported news agency PTI.
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to impose a strict lockdown across the state on weekends to stop the spread of the virus. The restrictions will remain in place at least for July, officials had said earlier.
Markets were closed in the city and only vehicles carrying essential goods were seen running on Saturday.
The markets in prominent areas of Lucknow such as Hazratganj, Aminabad, Chowk, Gomtinagar, Indiranagar, Latouche Road, Alambagh, Hewett Road, Aliganj and Gudumba remained shut.
Police personnel were deployed at all prominent intersections of Lucknow and other cities as well.
"The weekend lockdown is in place in the district. Sanitisation is being done in the city. District Magistrate Abhishek Prakash took rounds of various places in the city. Scanning people in the containment zones of the city has gained momentum since most of them are home," an official of the Lucknow district administration said.
He added that screening and sampling has been intensified, and markets are being sanitised. People too are abiding by the lockdown rules, the official said.
Jul 25, 2020 17:57:23 (IST)
India Ramps Up COVID Testing To 4.2 Lakh Tests Daily: Health MinistryIndia, the world's third worst-hit country by coronavirus after US and Brazil, has gradually ramped-up its COVID testing capacity and has conducted over 4.20 lakh tests in a day, the highest ever, the Union Health Ministry said Saturday, crediting the increase in number of labs for the achievement.
Jul 25, 2020 17:30:14 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Uddhav Thackeray Virtually Inaugurates COVID Care Facilities At Kalyan, Dombivli
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday inaugurated COVID Care Centres at Kalyan and Dombivli in the state's Thane district through video conferencing link, reported news agency PTI. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said the state government was committed to providing all necessary facilities to fight the pandemic. Local authorities should ensure proper patient care, medical treatment and adequate oxygen supply at hospitals where coronavirus patients are being treated, he said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday inaugurated COVID Care Centres at Kalyan and Dombivli in the state's Thane district through video conferencing link, reported news agency PTI. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said the state government was committed to providing all necessary facilities to fight the pandemic. Local authorities should ensure proper patient care, medical treatment and adequate oxygen supply at hospitals where coronavirus patients are being treated, he said.
Jul 25, 2020 17:28:34 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Yogi Adityanath Directs Senior Officers To Review Medical Facilities In 4 Districts
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the state's Chief Secretary and Additional Chief Secretary to take stock of the medical facilities providing coronavirus treatment in Kanpur and Jhansi on Saturday and in Prayagraj and Mirzapur on Sunday.
The chief minister said that the action plan should be prepared on the points directed at the review meeting and the same should be implemented by the Mandalayukta concerned in his/her Mandals.
Nodal officers posted in these divisions will organise five-day camps in the district under their charge and implement these arrangements effectively. The system of providing employment to workers should be effectively implemented, the chief minister has directed.
Yogi Adityanath also directed officials to increase the testing by RTPCR and Rapid Antigen Tests to 1 lakh tests per day by July 27.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the state's Chief Secretary and Additional Chief Secretary to take stock of the medical facilities providing coronavirus treatment in Kanpur and Jhansi on Saturday and in Prayagraj and Mirzapur on Sunday.
The chief minister said that the action plan should be prepared on the points directed at the review meeting and the same should be implemented by the Mandalayukta concerned in his/her Mandals.
Nodal officers posted in these divisions will organise five-day camps in the district under their charge and implement these arrangements effectively. The system of providing employment to workers should be effectively implemented, the chief minister has directed.
Yogi Adityanath also directed officials to increase the testing by RTPCR and Rapid Antigen Tests to 1 lakh tests per day by July 27.
Jul 25, 2020 17:24:00 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Pharma Giant Serum Institute Of India Seeks Permit To Conduct Phase 2/3 Of Human Trial Of COVID Vaccine
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has applied to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for conducting the Phase 2/3 of human clinical trials for a potential coronavirus vaccine, reported news agency ANI. The domestic pharma giant has partnered with British pharma firm AstraZeneca to manufacture the Oxford vaccine candidate for coronavirus.
"SII has submitted its application to the DCGI on Friday asking permission to perform the phase 2/3 human clinical trials of the potential vaccine," a Health Ministry official said.
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has applied to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for conducting the Phase 2/3 of human clinical trials for a potential coronavirus vaccine, reported news agency ANI. The domestic pharma giant has partnered with British pharma firm AstraZeneca to manufacture the Oxford vaccine candidate for coronavirus.
"SII has submitted its application to the DCGI on Friday asking permission to perform the phase 2/3 human clinical trials of the potential vaccine," a Health Ministry official said.
The pharmaceutical company will perform an observer-blind, randomised controlled study to determine the safety and immunogenicity of ''Covishield''.
Last week, Oxford University announced satisfactory progress with the vaccine, making it one of the leading ones among dozens of vaccine candidates being developed around the world.
Jul 25, 2020 17:20:33 (IST)
Coronavirus News: 2 COVID Positive Prisoners Run Away From Care Centre In Andhra Pradesh's Eluru
Two coronavirus positive prisoners have ran away from the COVID care centre in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru in West Godavari district today, reported news agency ANI.
According to the police, two prisoners, Jangareddygudem and Bhimavaram, who tested positive for coronavirus and were sent to the COVID care centre at CR Reddy Engineering College, ran away from the centre around 2.30 am on Saturday.
"At least 74 prisoners were tested for COVID-19 in Eluru district prison on July 21. Of which, 13 had tested positive including Jangareddygudem and Bhimavaram. Later these prisoners were sent to the COVID-19 care centre," Venkata Ramana, Sub-inspector, Eluru town police station said. Police are searching for the prisoners who are on the run. An FIR has been registered and a case has been filed under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Two coronavirus positive prisoners have ran away from the COVID care centre in Andhra Pradesh's Eluru in West Godavari district today, reported news agency ANI.
According to the police, two prisoners, Jangareddygudem and Bhimavaram, who tested positive for coronavirus and were sent to the COVID care centre at CR Reddy Engineering College, ran away from the centre around 2.30 am on Saturday.
"At least 74 prisoners were tested for COVID-19 in Eluru district prison on July 21. Of which, 13 had tested positive including Jangareddygudem and Bhimavaram. Later these prisoners were sent to the COVID-19 care centre," Venkata Ramana, Sub-inspector, Eluru town police station said. Police are searching for the prisoners who are on the run. An FIR has been registered and a case has been filed under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
Jul 25, 2020 17:17:40 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Rajasthan BJP President, Leader Of Opposition Lead Delegation In Meet With Governor Over COVID
A BJP delegation, led by Rajasthan BJP President Satish Poonia and Leader of Opposition Gulab Chandra Kataria, met Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhawan today to discuss the COVID situation in the state, reported news agency ANI. Rajasthan has reported 34,178 COVID-19 cases so far.
A BJP delegation, led by Rajasthan BJP President Satish Poonia and Leader of Opposition Gulab Chandra Kataria, met Governor Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhawan today to discuss the COVID situation in the state, reported news agency ANI. Rajasthan has reported 34,178 COVID-19 cases so far.
Jul 25, 2020 17:09:48 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Bengaluru's MS Ramaiah Hospital To Reserve 500 Beds For COVID-19 Patients
Bengaluru's MS Ramaiah Hospital officials have assured Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwathnarayan that 500 beds will be reserved for COVID-19 patients amid rising coronavirus cases in Karnataka's capital, news agency ANI. Mr Ashwathnarayan inspected the COVID-19 wards of the hospital through CCTV cameras from the boardroom during a meeting with hospital officials today. Srinivasamoorthy, CEO of the Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, said that 340 beds are already ready for use of the 500 beds which will be reserved for coronavirus patients. Mr Ashwathnarayan promised to provide 10 ventilators and 10 dialysis machines to the hospital. The hospital administration also sought supply of certain medicines to which the deputy chief minister assured he will ensure the required medicines reach the hospital.
Bengaluru's MS Ramaiah Hospital officials have assured Deputy Chief Minister Dr CN Ashwathnarayan that 500 beds will be reserved for COVID-19 patients amid rising coronavirus cases in Karnataka's capital, news agency ANI. Mr Ashwathnarayan inspected the COVID-19 wards of the hospital through CCTV cameras from the boardroom during a meeting with hospital officials today. Srinivasamoorthy, CEO of the Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, said that 340 beds are already ready for use of the 500 beds which will be reserved for coronavirus patients. Mr Ashwathnarayan promised to provide 10 ventilators and 10 dialysis machines to the hospital. The hospital administration also sought supply of certain medicines to which the deputy chief minister assured he will ensure the required medicines reach the hospital.
Jul 25, 2020 17:04:55 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Mumbai Seals Off 50-Year-Old Navjivan Hpusing Society Over Rising COVID Cases
50-year-old Navjivan Co-Op Housing Society has been sealed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) following a spike in coronavirus cases, officials said on Saturday, reported news agency ANI. According to the BMC, the action was taken on Friday after around 60 people from the society tested positive for coronavirus, of which around 40 cases are currently active. Of the 18 buildings that have sealed in the society, seventeen are residential buildings while one is commercial building. There are around 750 flats in the society in which 4,000 people reside. The BMC's decision to seal the society has made people uncomfortable who alleged that they were not being allowed to move out even for emergency purposes. Congress leader Ameen Patel said the society has been completely sealed as there are 11 gates.
50-year-old Navjivan Co-Op Housing Society has been sealed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) following a spike in coronavirus cases, officials said on Saturday, reported news agency ANI. According to the BMC, the action was taken on Friday after around 60 people from the society tested positive for coronavirus, of which around 40 cases are currently active. Of the 18 buildings that have sealed in the society, seventeen are residential buildings while one is commercial building. There are around 750 flats in the society in which 4,000 people reside. The BMC's decision to seal the society has made people uncomfortable who alleged that they were not being allowed to move out even for emergency purposes. Congress leader Ameen Patel said the society has been completely sealed as there are 11 gates.
Jul 25, 2020 17:01:10 (IST)
Coronavirus News: COVID-19: Uddhav Thackeray To Launch Plasma Donation Programme In Dharavi On July 27
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will launch a plasma donation program on July 27, following the 'Plasma Daan Sankalp Abhiyan' for primary screening of recovered COVID-19 patients in Mumbai's Dharavi, reported news agency ANI. After Dharavi set an example in successfully controlling the coronavirus spread, Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale has organised primary screening for the upcoming plasma donation camp at Kamaraj Memorial School in the area. The program will be launched on the occasion of the chief minister's birthday on July 27.
"About 500 COVID-19 patients have shown interest in donating their plasma after their recovery, of whom 50 people were primarily screened," Mr Shewale said.
"Earlier, the people of Dharavi won the fight of COVID-19 and now they are gearing up to win the hearts of the people of Maharashtra," he added.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) had praised the efforts taken to contain the coronavirus in Mumbai's Dharavi - Asia's largest slum cluster, while saying that only aggressive action combined with national unity and global solidarity can turn this pandemic around.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will launch a plasma donation program on July 27, following the 'Plasma Daan Sankalp Abhiyan' for primary screening of recovered COVID-19 patients in Mumbai's Dharavi, reported news agency ANI. After Dharavi set an example in successfully controlling the coronavirus spread, Shiv Sena MP Rahul Shewale has organised primary screening for the upcoming plasma donation camp at Kamaraj Memorial School in the area. The program will be launched on the occasion of the chief minister's birthday on July 27.
"About 500 COVID-19 patients have shown interest in donating their plasma after their recovery, of whom 50 people were primarily screened," Mr Shewale said.
"Earlier, the people of Dharavi won the fight of COVID-19 and now they are gearing up to win the hearts of the people of Maharashtra," he added.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) had praised the efforts taken to contain the coronavirus in Mumbai's Dharavi - Asia's largest slum cluster, while saying that only aggressive action combined with national unity and global solidarity can turn this pandemic around.
Jul 25, 2020 16:53:24 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Import Licenses For COVID Test Kits Of 3 Firms Cancelled By Drug Regulatory Body
As for the three companies whose licenses were cancelled, the July 21 order said, "Your response to the show cause notice has not been found satisfactory with respect to the removal of said kit, by USFDA from their list mentioning not to distribute. Further, it has been mentioned by you that you intend to surrender your license for the above product. Therefore, in public interest, your import license for above product becomes inoperative and stands cancelled with immediate effect.
India's drug regulator has cancelled the rapid diagnostic kit import licenses of three firms and suspended that of 16 others saying the USFDA has removed the manufacturers from their list of coronavirus serology test kits with directions that they should not be distributed, reported news agency PTI. The three firms are Cadila Healthcare, MDAAC International and NW Overseas while the 16 companies include Transasia Bio-Medicals, Cosmic Scientific, Inbios India, SD Biosensor, Accurex Biomedicals, Biohouse Solutions and Trivitron Healthcare among others.
The companies have also been issued show cause notices on July 17 asking why their import licenses should not be cancelled since the diagnostic kits of the manufacturers have been removed by USFDA with direction that it should not be distributed from the list of product of serology test kits for COVID-19 disease, according to an official order by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI).
They were directed to submit their reply by July 20, failing which it would be presumed they have nothing to say in the matter and action deemed fit will be initiated under provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.
"Your response to the show cause notice has not been found satisfactory with respect to removal of said kit by USFDA from their list mentioning not to distribute," the DCGI order issued to the 16 companies on July 21 stated. "However, it has been mentioned by you to not to cancel your said import license for the above product. Therefore, in public interest, your import license for above product becomes inoperative and stands suspended, till further orders," it said.
As for the three companies whose licenses were cancelled, the July 21 order said, "Your response to the show cause notice has not been found satisfactory with respect to the removal of said kit, by USFDA from their list mentioning not to distribute. Further, it has been mentioned by you that you intend to surrender your license for the above product. Therefore, in public interest, your import license for above product becomes inoperative and stands cancelled with immediate effect.
Jul 25, 2020 16:09:14 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Three Charged For Poor Maintenance Of Maharashtra COVID Facility
A case has been registered against three persons under the Disaster Management Act for poor upkeep of a hostel that had been turned into a COVID-19 facility in Maharashtra's Osmanabad district, news agency PTI reported quoting an official. Osmanabad tehsildar had lodged a complaint against the manager of Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel and two others for failing to comply with the orders regarding maintenance of the facility. In one instance, an ambulance was turned away as the facility maintenance was not up to the mark. The three have been booked under relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the official added.
A case has been registered against three persons under the Disaster Management Act for poor upkeep of a hostel that had been turned into a COVID-19 facility in Maharashtra's Osmanabad district, news agency PTI reported quoting an official. Osmanabad tehsildar had lodged a complaint against the manager of Panjabrao Deshmukh Hostel and two others for failing to comply with the orders regarding maintenance of the facility. In one instance, an ambulance was turned away as the facility maintenance was not up to the mark. The three have been booked under relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the official added.
Jul 25, 2020 16:05:28 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Private Hospital In Near Mumbai Loses Licence For Allegedly Overcharging patients
A private hospital in Thane near Mumbai lost its licence for allegedly overcharging patients. Thane civic body cancelled the hospital's classification as a COVID-19 facility over the allegations, reported news agency PTI. The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) had set up an audit team to examine bills and detected excess billing amounting to Rs 6,08,900 in 56 bills of 797 patients treated by the hospital till July 12, he said. The civic body has also assigned two officials to monitor the treatment of patients who are presently admitted at the hospital and ensure that they are not overcharged, the official said.
Jul 25, 2020 15:57:19 (IST)
Coronavirus News: COVID-19 Situation In Delhi "Satisfactory", Says Satyendra Jain
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Saturday said that the positivity ratio in Delhi is at 5 per cent today while he giving updates on the COVID-19 situation in the national capital, reported news agency ANI. "The situation is satisfactory," he said. According to the Union Health Ministry, Delhi has so far recorded 1,28,389 cases of COVID-19. Out them, 13,681 are currently active in the state while 110,931 have been cured/migrated/discharged. 3,777 have died so far after contracting the infection in the capital.
Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Saturday said that the positivity ratio in Delhi is at 5 per cent today while he giving updates on the COVID-19 situation in the national capital, reported news agency ANI. "The situation is satisfactory," he said. According to the Union Health Ministry, Delhi has so far recorded 1,28,389 cases of COVID-19. Out them, 13,681 are currently active in the state while 110,931 have been cured/migrated/discharged. 3,777 have died so far after contracting the infection in the capital.
Jul 25, 2020 15:49 (IST)
Coronavirus News: 100-Year-Old Karnataka Woman Hallamma Beats Coronavirus
A 100-year-old woman from Karnataka's Bellary district has won the fight against coronavirus after testing positive earlier this month, reported news agency ANI. "The doctors have treated me well. Along with regular food, I was given an apple everyday. The doctors gave me tablets and injections, and I am healthy now. COVID-19 is like a common cold," Hallamma said while speaking to ANI. The woman's son, daughter-in-law, and grandson had also tested positive for the virus, and were treated at their home.
A 100-year-old woman from Karnataka's Bellary district has won the fight against coronavirus after testing positive earlier this month, reported news agency ANI. "The doctors have treated me well. Along with regular food, I was given an apple everyday. The doctors gave me tablets and injections, and I am healthy now. COVID-19 is like a common cold," Hallamma said while speaking to ANI. The woman's son, daughter-in-law, and grandson had also tested positive for the virus, and were treated at their home.
Jul 25, 2020 15:05:58 (IST)
Coronavirus Update: Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 1,000-Mark
Arunachal Pradesh's coronavirus tally crossed the 1,000-mark on Saturday as 65 more people tested positive for the disease, a Health Department official said. The new cases included including 33 security personnel.
With the fresh infections, the total number of cases rose to 1,056, State Surveillance Officer Dr L Jampa said was reported as saying by news agency PTI.
Arunachal Pradesh's coronavirus tally crossed the 1,000-mark on Saturday as 65 more people tested positive for the disease, a Health Department official said. The new cases included including 33 security personnel.
With the fresh infections, the total number of cases rose to 1,056, State Surveillance Officer Dr L Jampa said was reported as saying by news agency PTI.
Jul 25, 2020 15:02:20 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Russia Registers 5,871 COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours
Russia has registered 5,871 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the country's total to 806,720, as per an official statement on Thursday.
"Over the past 24 hours, Russia has confirmed 5,871 COVID-19 cases in 83 regions," an official statement said.
Moscow has registered 648 cases in the past 24 hours.
Russia has registered 5,871 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the country's total to 806,720, as per an official statement on Thursday.
"Over the past 24 hours, Russia has confirmed 5,871 COVID-19 cases in 83 regions," an official statement said.
Moscow has registered 648 cases in the past 24 hours.
Jul 25, 2020 14:59:15 (IST)
Coronavirus Update From Puducherry: 139 New Cases, 3 Deaths
A total of 139 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths were reported from Puducherry yesterday, state's health ministry has said.
The state now has a total of 2,654 COVID-19 cases, including 1,055 active cases and 1,561 recoveries.
The virus has cost 38 lives so far in the state.
A total of 139 new COVID-19 cases and three deaths were reported from Puducherry yesterday, state's health ministry has said.
The state now has a total of 2,654 COVID-19 cases, including 1,055 active cases and 1,561 recoveries.
The virus has cost 38 lives so far in the state.
Jul 25, 2020 14:40:49 (IST)
"War Against COVID-19": Uddhav Thackeray Cautions Against Lifting Lockdown
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has warned against rushing to lift the coronavirus lockdown, pointing to similar measures by western countries that then scrambled to re-impose restrictions when they realised the virus was still spreading.
In a two-part interview, the first of which was released Saturday, with Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut for party mouthpiece "Saamna", Mr Thackeray also cautioned people in Mumbai, where the outbreak appears to be under control, against letting their guard down, saying "I'm worried about that".
"This is war against the COVID-19 virus and wherever countries removed the lockdown, all at once, they are now again re-imposing the lockdown - like Australia," Uddhav Thackeray said.
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Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has warned against rushing to lift the coronavirus lockdown, pointing to similar measures by western countries that then scrambled to re-impose restrictions when they realised the virus was still spreading.
In a two-part interview, the first of which was released Saturday, with Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut for party mouthpiece "Saamna", Mr Thackeray also cautioned people in Mumbai, where the outbreak appears to be under control, against letting their guard down, saying "I'm worried about that".
"This is war against the COVID-19 virus and wherever countries removed the lockdown, all at once, they are now again re-imposing the lockdown - like Australia," Uddhav Thackeray said.
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Jul 25, 2020 12:48:45 (IST)
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Tests Positive For Coronavirus
In a tweet the Chief Minister wrote, in Hindi: "My dear countrymen, I was having COVID-19 symptoms and, after a test, my report came back positive. I am following all the guidelines and will quarantine myself according to the doctor's advice".
Mr Chouhan also appealed to colleagues and individuals to take all possible precaution to avoid infection and urged those who had come in contact with him to get their test done as well. Read
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, 61, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, it was confirmed on Saturday afternoon. He will be admitted to the Chirayu Hospital in state capital Bhopal, Home Minister Narottam Mishra told NDTV.
Mr Chouhan also appealed to colleagues and individuals to take all possible precaution to avoid infection and urged those who had come in contact with him to get their test done as well. Read
Jul 25, 2020 11:32:47 (IST)
Coronavirus News: Used PPE Kits On Roadside Trigger Panic In West Bengal Town
A few used PPE kits were found lying on a roadside in Kalyani town in West Bengal, triggering panic in the area amid the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said on Friday.
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), used by frontline workers, were found lying behind the bushes on the roadside near Kalyani College on Thursday, they said.
Kalyani Municipality Chairperson Sushil Kumar Talukdar said he will look into the matter.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital houses the isolation ward for COVID suspects and those testing positive are sent to the nearby SNR Carnival Covid Hospital, which is located off the Kalyani-Barrackpore Expressway. Read
A few used PPE kits were found lying on a roadside in Kalyani town in West Bengal, triggering panic in the area amid the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said on Friday.
The Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), used by frontline workers, were found lying behind the bushes on the roadside near Kalyani College on Thursday, they said.
Kalyani Municipality Chairperson Sushil Kumar Talukdar said he will look into the matter.
The Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Hospital houses the isolation ward for COVID suspects and those testing positive are sent to the nearby SNR Carnival Covid Hospital, which is located off the Kalyani-Barrackpore Expressway. Read
Jul 25, 2020 10:22:17 (IST)
Over 48,000 Covid Cases In India In 24 hours, Total Cases At 13.36 Lakh
India reported 48,916 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 13,36,861, the government data shows. The country also witnessed 757 virus-related deaths during the period, according to the data released by the Health Ministry. With 31,358 deaths, the fatalities in India is now the sixth-biggest in the world; the country is behind the US, Brazil, Britain, Mexico and Italy. The recovery rate is 63.53 per cent and positivity rate is 11.62 per cent. The highest number of samples were tested on Friday, with 4,20,898 samples collected. Read
India reported 48,916 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 13,36,861, the government data shows. The country also witnessed 757 virus-related deaths during the period, according to the data released by the Health Ministry. With 31,358 deaths, the fatalities in India is now the sixth-biggest in the world; the country is behind the US, Brazil, Britain, Mexico and Italy. The recovery rate is 63.53 per cent and positivity rate is 11.62 per cent. The highest number of samples were tested on Friday, with 4,20,898 samples collected. Read
Jul 25, 2020 09:14:39 (IST)
Man, 30, Gets First Dose Of India's Covid Vaccine As Human Trial Begins
A 30-year-old man was on Friday given the first dose of undertrial coronavirus vaccine named as COVAXIN in Delhi's All India Institute Of Medical Sciences.
A total of 12 volunteers were called for a number of pre-tests that include blood and nasopharyngeal testing for COVID-19.
After tests, 10 healthy individuals were selected for the vaccine to be given in phases.
After the first dose, a report on their health conditio will be submitted to ethics committee, which will reviewing the entire process.
A 30-year-old man was on Friday given the first dose of undertrial coronavirus vaccine named as COVAXIN in Delhi's All India Institute Of Medical Sciences.
A total of 12 volunteers were called for a number of pre-tests that include blood and nasopharyngeal testing for COVID-19.
After tests, 10 healthy individuals were selected for the vaccine to be given in phases.
After the first dose, a report on their health conditio will be submitted to ethics committee, which will reviewing the entire process.
Jul 25, 2020 08:21:54 (IST)
Union Minister Claims Papad Brand Helps Develop COVID Anti-Bodies
A video of Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has gone viral in which he claims that a papad brand has the capacity to develop anti-bodies against coronavirus in the body.
The video evoked sarcastic remarks on social media.
"A manufacturer has brought out a brand with the name of Bhabhi Ji papad through which the means needed to develop anti-bodies to fight coronavirus will go in the body through food and will be helpful in the fight against coronavirus," Mr Meghwal said, endorsing the brand. Read
A video of Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal has gone viral in which he claims that a papad brand has the capacity to develop anti-bodies against coronavirus in the body.
The video evoked sarcastic remarks on social media.
"A manufacturer has brought out a brand with the name of Bhabhi Ji papad through which the means needed to develop anti-bodies to fight coronavirus will go in the body through food and will be helpful in the fight against coronavirus," Mr Meghwal said, endorsing the brand. Read
Jul 25, 2020 06:56:27 (IST)
Coronavirus: Highest Level Of Political Commitment In Handling COVID-19, says Union Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Dr Harsha Vardhan on Friday said India undertook the COVID-19 challenge with the highest level of political commitment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally monitoring the situation and ensuring a pre-emptive, pro-active and graded response.
Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Health Ministers' meeting, Dr Harsha Vardhan expressed his deepest condolences at the loss of lives across the world due to COVID 19.
He also expressed his "sincere gratitude" for the efforts of those who are in the frontline of this battle.
"The world is faced with an unprecedented disaster, which has so far affected of the entire planet leading to close to 15 million cases and 0.6 million deaths globally," said the Minister.
"We, in India, undertook the COVID 19 challenge with the highest level of political commitment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, personally monitored the situation and ensured a pre-emptive, pro-active and graded response. leaving no stones unturned to contain the deadly virus from spreading," he said.
Union Health Minister Dr Harsha Vardhan on Friday said India undertook the COVID-19 challenge with the highest level of political commitment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally monitoring the situation and ensuring a pre-emptive, pro-active and graded response.
Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Health Ministers' meeting, Dr Harsha Vardhan expressed his deepest condolences at the loss of lives across the world due to COVID 19.
He also expressed his "sincere gratitude" for the efforts of those who are in the frontline of this battle.
"The world is faced with an unprecedented disaster, which has so far affected of the entire planet leading to close to 15 million cases and 0.6 million deaths globally," said the Minister.
"We, in India, undertook the COVID 19 challenge with the highest level of political commitment. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, personally monitored the situation and ensured a pre-emptive, pro-active and graded response. leaving no stones unturned to contain the deadly virus from spreading," he said.
Jul 25, 2020 06:40:54 (IST)
COVID-19: Focus Must Be On Zero Mortailty Rate, Says Maharashtra Chief Minister
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said his administration was aiming for zero mortality from COVID-19 in the state, which leads the country currently in terms of cases and deaths.
As on Thursday, the state had 3,47,502 cases, and 12,854 people have died due to the infection so far.
Speaking at a meeting of doctors from the task force set up in districts, Mr Thackeray said health infrastructure in rural areas should be strengthened.
He asked the administration not to be complacent when it came to testing people for the virus.
"The focus should be on reducing mortality rate and bringing it to zero," said Mr Thackeray, who also asked for a uniform line of treatment across the state.
The CM praised the task force in Mumbai.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said his administration was aiming for zero mortality from COVID-19 in the state, which leads the country currently in terms of cases and deaths.
As on Thursday, the state had 3,47,502 cases, and 12,854 people have died due to the infection so far.
Speaking at a meeting of doctors from the task force set up in districts, Mr Thackeray said health infrastructure in rural areas should be strengthened.
He asked the administration not to be complacent when it came to testing people for the virus.
"The focus should be on reducing mortality rate and bringing it to zero," said Mr Thackeray, who also asked for a uniform line of treatment across the state.
The CM praised the task force in Mumbai.
Jul 25, 2020 06:23:54 (IST)
Coronavirus: Top Drug Regulator Suspends Mumbai-Based Firm's Import License For COVID Kit
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has suspended the import license of Mumbai-based company--Transasia Bio-Medicals which is providing COVID-19 IgG ELISA kit.
The move comes when the USFDA removed the manufacturer from their list of the product of serology test kits for COVID- 2019.
On July 17, the company was issued a show-cause notice from the top drug regulator asking why its import licence shall not be cancelled since the rapid diagnostic kit of the manufacturer has been removed by USFDA with the direction that it should not be distributed from the list of the product of serology test kits for coronavirus disease.
"And whereas your response to the show-cause notice has not been found satisfactory with respect to removal of said kit, by USFDA from their list mentioning not to distribute. However, it has been mentioned by you to not to cancel your said import for the above product," stated the order, a copy of which is with ANI.
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has suspended the import license of Mumbai-based company--Transasia Bio-Medicals which is providing COVID-19 IgG ELISA kit.
The move comes when the USFDA removed the manufacturer from their list of the product of serology test kits for COVID- 2019.
On July 17, the company was issued a show-cause notice from the top drug regulator asking why its import licence shall not be cancelled since the rapid diagnostic kit of the manufacturer has been removed by USFDA with the direction that it should not be distributed from the list of the product of serology test kits for coronavirus disease.
"And whereas your response to the show-cause notice has not been found satisfactory with respect to removal of said kit, by USFDA from their list mentioning not to distribute. However, it has been mentioned by you to not to cancel your said import for the above product," stated the order, a copy of which is with ANI.
Jul 25, 2020 06:12:46 (IST)
COVID-19: Delhi's recovery rate improves to 86%; active cases lowest in seven weeks
Delhi's COVID-19 recovery rate improved to over 86 per cent and active cases dipped to 13,681, lowest in the last seven weeks, even as 1,025 fresh instances were recorded on Friday, the health bulletin said.
With 32 fresh fatalities, the death count climbed to 3,777.
The Friday bulletin said 1,866 patients recovered from the deadly virus. The number of people recovered from the infection now stand at 1,10,931. The coronavirus count in the city now stands at 1,28,389.
The recovery rate has improved to 86.4 per cent, said a tweet by the Chief Minister's Office. The national recovery rate stands at 63.45 per cent.
The active cases have been lowest since June 4, which had recorded 14,456 active cases.
Of the 15,475 dedicated beds in the city for coronavirus patients, 12,265 are vacant. Similarly, of the 9,554 beds in dedicated COVID Care Centres, 8,032 are vacant.
The number of containment zones in the city stand at 702.
Delhi's COVID-19 recovery rate improved to over 86 per cent and active cases dipped to 13,681, lowest in the last seven weeks, even as 1,025 fresh instances were recorded on Friday, the health bulletin said.
With 32 fresh fatalities, the death count climbed to 3,777.
The Friday bulletin said 1,866 patients recovered from the deadly virus. The number of people recovered from the infection now stand at 1,10,931. The coronavirus count in the city now stands at 1,28,389.
The recovery rate has improved to 86.4 per cent, said a tweet by the Chief Minister's Office. The national recovery rate stands at 63.45 per cent.
The active cases have been lowest since June 4, which had recorded 14,456 active cases.
Of the 15,475 dedicated beds in the city for coronavirus patients, 12,265 are vacant. Similarly, of the 9,554 beds in dedicated COVID Care Centres, 8,032 are vacant.
The number of containment zones in the city stand at 702.
Jul 25, 2020 06:05:34 (IST)
Coronavirus: Centre asks 9 states with high active caseload to strictly implement containment plan
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Friday reviewed the management of COVID-19 in nine states with the high active caseload and asked them to urgently ramp up testing, augment health infrastructure and ensure effective clinical management.
The high-level virtual review meeting Mr Gauba with the Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of the nine states that are driving the present spurt of the active caseload in the country.
The nine states that participated in the meeting include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
In keeping with the ''Test Track Treat'' strategy, the states were advised to ramp up the testing with a special focus on containment zones. "The areas of concern with respect to low testing in certain states were highlighted. It was reiterated that sustained and aggressive testing is crucial for early identification of cases and to prevent the spread of infection," the Health Ministry said in an official release.
Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Friday reviewed the management of COVID-19 in nine states with the high active caseload and asked them to urgently ramp up testing, augment health infrastructure and ensure effective clinical management.
The high-level virtual review meeting Mr Gauba with the Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries of the nine states that are driving the present spurt of the active caseload in the country.
The nine states that participated in the meeting include Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam, Karnataka, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
In keeping with the ''Test Track Treat'' strategy, the states were advised to ramp up the testing with a special focus on containment zones. "The areas of concern with respect to low testing in certain states were highlighted. It was reiterated that sustained and aggressive testing is crucial for early identification of cases and to prevent the spread of infection," the Health Ministry said in an official release.
Jul 25, 2020 06:04:00 (IST)
COVID-19: Record high of 284,196 cases push global count to over 15.2 million
The global cumulative coronavirus tally increased by a record high of 284,196 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total count to over 15.2 million, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in its daily situation report on Friday.
The daily increase in coronavirus-related deaths worldwide has for weeks been steadily around 4,000. Over the past day, 9,753 people died, taking the global toll to 628,903, according to the WHO.
The cumulative global count of confirmed cases has now reached 15,296,926, as stated in the report.
Almost half of all cases are concentrated in three countries -- the United States with 3.9 million cases and over 142,000 deaths, Brazil with 2.2 million cases and nearly 83,000 deaths and India with 1.3 million cases and over 30,000 deaths
The global cumulative coronavirus tally increased by a record high of 284,196 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the total count to over 15.2 million, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said in its daily situation report on Friday.
The daily increase in coronavirus-related deaths worldwide has for weeks been steadily around 4,000. Over the past day, 9,753 people died, taking the global toll to 628,903, according to the WHO.
The cumulative global count of confirmed cases has now reached 15,296,926, as stated in the report.
Almost half of all cases are concentrated in three countries -- the United States with 3.9 million cases and over 142,000 deaths, Brazil with 2.2 million cases and nearly 83,000 deaths and India with 1.3 million cases and over 30,000 deaths
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