COVID-19 India Updates: The spike comes amid a gradual relaxation of the restrictions imposed since March
Coronavirus Live Updates: India's coronavirus tally has crossed the six lakh-mark after more than 19,000 new infections and 434 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. More than 3.5 lakh patients have recovered so far. The country's average positivity rate stood at 8.34 per cent this morning; recovery rate stood at 59.51 per cent.
Around 90 per cent of total infections in India are from ten states -- Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Karnataka.
The spike comes amid a gradual relaxation of the restrictions imposed since March. On Monday, the government had announced "Unlock 2", where the containment zones will remain under lockdown.
Here are the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases In India Live Updates:
COVID-19: Thailand Reports 6 New Coronavirus Cases
Thailand on Thursday reported six new coronavirus cases, all of which were imported from abroad, marking 38 successive days without any domestic transmission, reports Reuters.
Over 6 Lakh Coronavirus Cases In India So Far, 17,834 Deaths, 59.5% Recovery Rate
India's coronavirus tally has crossed the six lakh-mark after more than 19,000 new infections and 434 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. More than 3.5 lakh patients have recovered so far. The country's average positivity rate stood at 8.34 per cent this morning; recovery rate stood at 59.51 per cent. Read Here
Coronavirus news: 2 More COVID-19 Deaths In Jammu And Kashmir
Two more COVID-19 positive patients in Jammu and Kashmir died at a hospital here on Thursday, taking to 107 the number of coronavirus-related fatalities in the union territory, officials said. Two COVID-19 positive patients died at SKIMS hospital during the night, the officials said, reports PTI.
Coronavirus news: 4 Test Positive In Arunachal Pradesh
Four more persons have tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, raising the state's tally to 195, an official said, reports PTI.
Coronavirus latest news: India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 6 Lakh-Mark
India's coronavirus tally has crossed the six lakh-mark after more than 19,000 new infections and 434 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. More than 3.5 lakh patients have recovered so far. The country's average positivity rate stood at 8.34 per cent this morning; recovery rate stood at 59.51 per cent.
Coronavirus news: Flight With 177 Stranded Indians From Kuwait Arrives In Chandigarh
A flight from Kuwait, carrying 177 Indians, arrived in Chandigarh on Wednesday. All repatriated persons will reach their districts under the supervision of respective state government representatives where they will be quarantined as per the government guidelines, said Chandigarh International Airport Limited, reports ANI.
Delhi's Commonwealth Games Stadium Turned To Covid Centre With 600 Beds
A COVID-19 care centre with 600 beds has been set up at the Commonwealth Games stadium in Delhi amid a surge in coronavirus cases. The nation capital has logged more than 87,000 infections since the beginning of the pandemic, the highest in India after Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. Read more
Total COVID-19 positive cases in the state stand at 160, cured/discharged 123, active cases 37 and 0 deaths: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram
No new cases found out of 382 samples tested in last 24 hours. Total #COVID19 positive cases in the state stand at 160, cured/discharged 123, active cases 37 and 0 deaths: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram pic.twitter.com/IcvbLsZZOG
- ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2020
Coronavirus News: US Records Over 52,000 Coronavirus Cases In Highest Single-Day Spike
New daily coronavirus cases in the United States soared past 50,000 for the first time Wednesday, as the World Health Organization delivered a grave warning that the global pandemic is accelerating, reports ANI.
Coronavirus news: With 6 Lakh Coronavirus Cases, India Just 50,000 Behind Russia
India has crossed the 6-lakh mark in coronavirus cases, with the addition of a chunk of new patients from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Delhi. The total is now 6,00,032 -- roughly 50,000 cases behind Russia, which is the third worst sufferer from coronavirus. Russia is preceded by Brazil, which has more than 14 lakh cases and the US, which has over 26 lakh cases. Read Here
With 6 Lakh Coronavirus Cases, India Just 50,000 Behind RussiaIndia has crossed the 6 lakh mark in coronavirus cases, with the addition of a chunk of cases from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Delhi. The total is now 6,00,032 -- roughly 50,000 cases behind Russia, which is the third worst sufferer from coronavirus. Russia is preceded by Brazil, which has more than 14 lakh cases and the US, which has over 26 lakh cases."
AIIMS Doctor Along With IIT-Delhi Students Launch App To Track Plasma Donors
AIIMS doctor along with a team of IIT-Delhi students have developed an app -- COPAL-19 -- that enables users to track willing plasma donors who have recovered from coronavirus.
"There''s a shortage of blood. Through ''COPAL-19'', we'll have a list of donors and patients will be able to demand blood as per their blood group for plasma therapy," Dr Abhinav Singh Verma, AIIMS doctor, told ANI.
He further said that till now about 70 donors have been roped in "but more will come as they get to know about the app."
The app was launched on the occasion of Doctor's Day.
"There''s a shortage of blood. Through ''COPAL-19'', we'll have a list of donors and patients will be able to demand blood as per their blood group for plasma therapy," Dr Abhinav Singh Verma, AIIMS doctor, told ANI.
He further said that till now about 70 donors have been roped in "but more will come as they get to know about the app."
The app was launched on the occasion of Doctor's Day.
