Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Puri Completely Shuts Down as SC Allows Rath Yatra with Curbs; CM Patnaik Says Situation Too Challenging, Deploys 3 Ministers

Haryana Covid-19 Cases | As many as 390 new Covid-19 positive cases were reported in Haryana today, taking the total number of positive cases to 11,025. A total of 5,916 people have recovered/discharged till date. The total death toll rises to 169: Health Department, Government of Haryana

Meghalaya CM in Quarantine on Return from Manipur | Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma is observing home quarantine on return from a visit to Manipur, officials said. The National Peoples Party (NPP) supremo had made a trip to Manipur capital Imphal on Sunday to meet party MLAs, who switched allegiance from supporting the BJP to the Congress last week. 

Rajasthan Covid-19 Cases | Seven deaths and 302 fresh coronavirus cases surfaced in Rajasthan, including 18 family members of Congress legislator from Bari constituency Giriraj Singh Malinga who have tested positive in Dholpur district, officials said. All 18 of the MLA's relatives have been home quarantined and medical treatment is being provided. Out of the 18, two have been cured whereas 16 others are still under treatment, Dr Shiv Dayal Mangal, Dholpur Principal Medical Officer said.

'Medical Curriculum will Have to Adapt Post Covid-19 Era' | Jitendra Singh said medical curriculum will have to adapt itself in the post COVID-19 era as there is going to be a renewed focus on the study and management of infectious diseases. Coronavirus has suddenly awakened the whole world, particularly the medical fraternity, to realise that the age of infections is far from over, he said.

Dexamethasone Should be Used for Critical Cases: WHO | WHO emphasizes that dexamethasone should only be used for patients with severe or critical Covid-19 under close clinical supervision. No evidence this drug works for patients with mild disease or as a preventive measure, and it could cause harm: Director-General

Dexamethasone Should be Used for Critical Cases | WHO emphasizes that dexamethasone should only be used for patients with severe or critical Covid-19 under close clinical supervision. No evidence this drug works for patients with mild disease or as a preventive measure, and it could cause harm: Director-General

MP Covid-19 Countt | As many as 175 new Covid-19 positive cases, 200 recoveries and 6 deaths were reported in Madhya Pradesh today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 12,078 including 9,215 recovered and 521 deaths: Government of Madhya Pradesh

3,721 New Cases in Maharashtra | As many as 3,721 new Covid-19 cases, 62 deaths and 1,962 discharged cases have been reported in Maharashtra today. The number of total cases rises to 1,35,796 including 67,706 recovered cases, 6,283 deaths and 61,793 active cases: State Health Department

'Discharge Rate of Patients in WB Better Than National Avg' | West Bengal, with close to 60 per cent discharge rate of COVID-19 patients, has bettered the national average of 55 per cent, state Home secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay said. Talking to reporters at the state secretariat, he said the situation would improve further, if people continue to abide by safety protocol.

Statues of Ex-CMs Masked up in TN | Two statues of former Tamil Nadu Chief Ministers C N Annadurai and M G Ramachanran, wearing protective face masks here, apparently to create awareness among public on prevention of coronavirus took residents by surprise. Anxious moments were witnessed as people were in a dilemma over whether to remove the masks or inform the district officials.

Kerala Covid-19 Cases | Kerala reports 138 fresh cases of Covid-19, taking total number of cases to 3,310 out of which 1,540 cases are active. Number of fatalities due to the disease stands at 21: State Health Department

Odisha Imposes 'Curfew-like' Shutdown in Puri for Rath Yatra | The Odisha government imposed a "curfew-like" shutdown in Puri district ahead of the historic Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra and appealed to citizens to refrain from stepping out of their homes when the chariots roll out on the Grand Road on June 23 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Punjab Covid-19 Count | As many as 177 fresh cases of Covid-19 cases and two deaths were recorded in Punjab today, taking total number of cases to 4,235 including 2,825 recoveries and death toll to 101: State Health Department

Manipur Covid-19 Cases | Two doctors and a nurse tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, raising the state's coronavirus tally to 841, an official said. The three were on duty at the isolation ward of District Hospital, Bishnupur, he said.

300 New Ad-hoc Posts in Medical Education Dept | Punjab CM Amarinder Singh has sanctioned 300 ad-hoc posts in Medical Education Department, 100 in each in the three government-run medical colleges, to handle the critical patients: Chief Minister's Office.

Nagaland Covid-19 Cases | Nagaland reported its highest single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with 69 new infections, taking the state's tally to 280, Health and Family Welfare Minister S Pangnyu Phom said. 

UP 1st State to Use Isolation Wards | Uttar Pradesh has become the first state to use the Railways' coronavirus isolation wards with coaches deployed at Mau station receiving 59 suspected COVID-19 cases in two days, officials said. They said eight of them have already been discharged and 51 are housed in these non-air conditioned coaches, modified to work as Covid care centres.

Gujarat Covid-19 Cases | In last 24 hours, 563 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 deaths have been reported in Gujarat. The state's tally rises to 27,880, including 19,917 cured/discharged and 1,685 deaths: State Health Department

Air India Pilot Tests +ve after Landing in Sydney | An Air India pilot was found COVID-19 positive after landing a flight in Sydney from Delhi, senior airline officials said. The pilot and his two cockpit crew have been put in quarantine in Sydney, they said, adding the cabin crew or passengers have not been quarantined as they did not get in touch with the pilot. 

French envoy Emmanuel Lenain and Delhi Food Minister Imran Hussain visit a ration shop in Tughlaqabad to inspect distribution of ration by Delhi government as part of an agreement under which France has committed 200 million euros to support Delhi's response to Covid-19.

French Envoy to India Emmanuel Lenain, along with Delhi Food Min Imran Hussain, visited a ration shop in Tughlaqabad today to inspect distribution of ration by Delhi govt.

France-India have signed agreement, with France committing 200 mn euros to support Delhi's COVID response. pic.twitter.com/FnOafAxFXY

— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2020

70-year-old Doctor Dies in Telangana | A 70-year old doctor died due to COVID-19 at a private hospital, the first healthcare professional fatality to the deadly virus in Telangana, hospital sources said. The doctor, running a private clinic here for the last 12 years, was admitted to hospital on June 17 and his end came on Sunday, they said.

Mizoram Covid-19 Cases | One more person has tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram, taking the state's tally to 142, a health official said on Monday. The new patient, who hails from Siaha district, had recently returned to the state from Delhi, he said.

Chandigarh Covid-19 Cases | The total number of Covid-19 cases in Chandigarh is now 410, including 82 active cases, 6 deaths and 322 cured cases: Chandigarh Health Department

Andhra Pradesh Covid-19 Cases | As many as 443 new Covid-19 positive cases, five deaths reported in the state, in last 24 hours, 83 discharged in Andhra Pradesh. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 9,372, including 111 deaths and 4435 discharged.

Satyendar Jain Moved to General Ward | Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has been shifted to the General Ward following improvement in his health condition and his oxygen support has been removed, says his office

63 Healthcare Workers Die of Covid-19 in Pakistan | At least 63 doctors, paramedics and others affiliated with healthcare sectors in Pakistan have died of coronavirus while battling on the frontline against the deadly disease, a media report said.

Complete Lockdown In Madurai | A complete lockdown has been imposed in the jurisdiction of Madurai Corporation limits, Paravai Town Panchayat and rural blocks of Madurai east, Madurai west and Thiruparankundram from June 23 to June 30, the Tamil Nadu government says.

SC Allows Puri Rath Yatra with Restrictions | The Puri Rath Yatra will be held with the coordination of a Temple committee, state and central governments without compromising with health issue. Supreme Court said that the state (Odisha) can even stop the yatra or festivities if they feel it is going out of hand.

India's Cases Per Lakh among Lowest in World | India's COVID-19 cases per lakh people is one of the lowest in the world despite its high population density, and the recovery rate has now reached almost 56 per cent, the Union Health Ministry said. For every one lakh population, there are 30.04 coronavirus cases in India, while the global average is over three times at 114.67, the ministry said, referring to the WHO Situation Report 153, dated June 21.

Delhi Surpasses Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 Cases | With over 59,000 COVID-19 cases, Delhi has now surpassed Tamil Nadu to become the second worst-hit among various states and union territories. Delhi recorded 3,000 fresh coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the tally in the city to 59,746, authorities said. The death toll stood at 2,175.