TIMES OF INDIA
THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 12, 2020, 09:59:50 IST
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.
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 ministryWorldwide coronavirus cases cross 12.75 million, death toll at 563,869, reports Reuters.
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 SourcesSanitisation workers of BMC arrive at 'Jalsa', the residence of actor Amitabh Bachchan in Mumbai.
Maharashtra: Sanitisation workers of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) arrive at 'Jalsa', the residence… https://t.co/x0gencuKaf
— ANI (@ANI) 1594526703000
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.
Monsoon session of Parliament to be held, govt to take precautions amid Covid-19: Pralhad Joshi
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 248 to 198,804, reports Reuters quoting Robert Koch Institute's data
Devendra Fadnavis prays for Amitabh Bachchan's speedy recovery
We all wish and pray for your speedy recovery! Get well soon @SrBachchan ji ! https://t.co/RX8FrWWDx9
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) 1594488648000
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.
Karnataka: Complete lockdown being observed in Kalaburagi today, due to rise in Covid-19 cases.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wishes Amitabh Bachchan a speedy recovery
Sir, we wish you a speedy recovery. The power of a billion prayers is with you. https://t.co/vxlSowqvnh
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) 1594520376000
Maharashtra Governor goes in self-isolation.
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.
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, MumbaiAs 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.
'Thoughts, prayers and good wishes,' tweets Akash Chopra
@SrBachchan Get well soon, sir. Thoughts, prayers and good wishes.
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) 1594489052000
Suresh Raina says 'get well soon'
@SrBachchan Get well soon Sir 🕉🙏🙏
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) 1594488409000
'Prayers for your speedy recovery,' says Rana Daggubati in tweet to Amitabh Bachchan
@SrBachchan Get well soon sir. Prayers for your speedy recovery!!
— Rana Daggubati (@RanaDaggubati) 1594491450000
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.