TIMES OF INDIA

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 12, 2020, 09:59:50 IST

Coronavirus live updates: At least 18 test +ve at Maharashtra Raj Bhavan

India's Covid-19 caseload has crossed the 8.5 lakh mark. The rapid spread of the pandemic has seen the country's share in daily global cases rise to 12%. Late last night, Bollywood stars Amitabh Bachchan and his son Abshishek announced on Twitter that they have tested positive for the virus, and are hospitalised. Stay with TOI for live updates.

09:59 (IST), Jul 12
 
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Total positive cases stand at 8,49,553, including 29,22,58 active cases, 5,34,621 cured/discharged/migrated 22,674 deaths.

Union health ministry 
09:54 (IST), Jul 12

Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 12.75 million, death toll at 563,869, reports Reuters.

09:39 (IST), Jul 12
 
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At least 18 people tested Covid-19 positive at Raj Bhavan (governor's residence) in Mumbai, after they got themselves tested on their own. BMC to get them tested again.

ANI quoting BMC Sources 
09:35 (IST), Jul 12

Sanitisation workers of BMC arrive at 'Jalsa', the residence of actor Amitabh Bachchan in Mumbai.

09:34 (IST), Jul 12

China economy rebounds in Q2 after virus hit, reveals poll conducted by AFP.

China returned to growth in the second quarter after the coronavirus pandemic handed the world's second largest economy its first contraction in decades, according to an AFP poll of analysts. The survey of analysts from 11 institutions pegged China's growth at 1.3 percent - a far cry from the 6.1 percent expansion posted last year but in better shape than other countries still grappling with the contagion.

09:23 (IST), Jul 12

Monsoon session of Parliament to be held, govt to take precautions amid Covid-19: Pralhad Joshi

09:05 (IST), Jul 12

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 248 to 198,804, reports Reuters quoting Robert Koch Institute's data

08:53 (IST), Jul 12

Devendra Fadnavis prays for Amitabh Bachchan's speedy recovery

08:21 (IST), Jul 12

US posts new daily virus case record of 66,528: Johns Hopkins

The United States, the country hardest hit by the coronavirus, on Saturday posted 66,528 new cases, a record for a 24-hour period, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University. The country has now recorded a total of 3,242,073 infections, the Baltimore-based university said in its latest data as of 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Sunday). The death toll stood at 134,729 with 760 additional deaths counted.The US has now seen daily new cases top 60,000 in four of the past five days.

08:10 (IST), Jul 12

Karnataka: Complete lockdown being observed in Kalaburagi today, due to rise in Covid-19 cases.

07:55 (IST), Jul 12

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wishes Amitabh Bachchan a speedy recovery

07:44 (IST), Jul 12

Maharashtra Governor goes in self-isolation.

07:18 (IST), Jul 12

Quarantine facilities to be set up at Kolkata's Eden Gardens

In a bid to combat COVID-19, quarantine facilities for police personnel will be set up at Eden Gardens, said Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) president Avishek Dalmiya. In a video message on Saturday, Dalmiya said that the decision has been taken after a meeting between Kolkata Police and CAB officials.

07:14 (IST), Jul 12
 
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Amitabh Bachchan is stable with mild symptoms and is currently admitted in the isolation unit of the hospital

Public Relation Officer, Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai 
07:03 (IST), Jul 12

As virus rages in US, Trump finally wears a mask

US President Donald Trump wore a face mask in public for the first time Saturday, finally yielding to intense pressure to set a public health example as the coronavirus rampages across America. Trump had on a dark mask featuring the presidential seal as he walked through the corridors of Walter Reed military hospital outside Washington to meet with wounded veterans.

06:43 (IST), Jul 12

'Thoughts, prayers and good wishes,' tweets Akash Chopra

06:42 (IST), Jul 12

Suresh Raina says 'get well soon'

06:42 (IST), Jul 12

'Prayers for your speedy recovery,' says Rana Daggubati in tweet to Amitabh Bachchan

06:30 (IST), Jul 12

Corona Kavach cover premium starts at Rs 447

A host of insurance companies have launched a specialized health insurance cover, Corona Kavach, for Covid-19, valid for a short-term with premium starting at Rs 447. Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, Max Bupa, HDF Ergo and Bharti Axa announced the pricing on Friday and others are expected to follow.

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