Coronavirus live updates: Punjab govt completely bars all public gatherings

We have decided to impose complete lockdown in Dakshina Kannada district from 16th July for one week. Lockdown norms will be issued soon by Deputy Commissioner: Kota Srinivas Poojary, District in-charge Minister

Public and private bus transport will remain suspended in Tamil Nadu until July 31: TN govt

Read: Complete ban on public gatherings in Punjab, FIRs for violations

A detailed notification issued by the government says joint teams of police and civil administration shall strictly enforce the restrictions on social gatherings (restricted to 5 under section 144 imposed in all districts) as well as weddings and social functions.

The management of marriage palaces and hotels will be held responsible and shall face suspension of license in case of violation of norms. Further, the management of marriage palaces, hotels and other commercial spaces will have to certify that adequate arrangements for ventilation of indoor spaces have been made.

Mandatory FIRs shall be filed against those found violating the curb on public gatherings, which now stand strictly disallowed: Punjab Chief Minister's Office (CMO)

Punjab government has put a complete bar on all public gatherings, while restricting social gatherings to five and marriages/other social functions to 30 instead of the current 50: Punjab Chief Minister's Office (ANI)

SC refuses to entertain plea seeking restrictions on Amarnath Yatra amid Covid-19, reports PTI

The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a plea which sought directions for restriction on this year's Shri Amarnath Yatra due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A bench headed by Justice D Y Chandrachud said that the decision on permitting pilgrims and imposing conditions for their safeguard falls within the domain of the executive and the administration would take a call on it.

Philippines reports 65 new coronavirus deaths, 836 more infections, reports Reuters

Hong Kong reports 52 new coronavirus cases as local transmissions spike, reports Reuters

The first cured patient discharged today from Sardar Patel Covid-19 Care Centre, Radha Soami Beas, Chhatarpur. Total 147 positive patients admitted to the centre till date. ITBP is looking after the facility: Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

Tripura's Covid-19 tally mounts to 2,068 with 105 fresh cases, reports PTI

Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation increases penalty for not wearing mask to Rs 500 from Rs 200, reports ANI

Puducherry reports 50 new Covid-19 cases, overall tally rises to 1,468

At the special request of Govt of Afghanistan & with a view to facilitating Afghanistan’s transit trade, Pakistan has decided to resume Afghan exports through Wagah border crossing from 15 July, after implementing Covid-19 related protocols: Ministry of foreign affairs, Pakistan

Himachal Pradesh reports no new Covid-19 positive case today till now

Total number of positive cases in the state stands at 1,213 including 266 active cases, 923 recoveries and 9 deaths, reports ANI quoting state health department

Over 1.1 crore samples tested for Covid-19 till July 12: ICMR

he Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Monday that a total of 2,19,103 samples have been tested for coronavirus in the last 24 hours. With this, the total number of tests in India have reached 1,18,06,265. Meanwhile, ICMR is continuously scaling up its testing facilities for Covid-19 by giving approval to government and private laboratories.

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Kerala imposes enhanced triple lockdown in critical coastal areas

Kerala Government has imposed an enhanced triple lockdown in the coastal areas which have been declared as critical containment zones. The triple lockdown will come into force from 6 am on Monday and will continue till July 23. Shops that sell essential items are allowed to function from 10 am to 6 pm. These shops are permitted to collect stock from 7 am to 9 am. Milk booths are allowed to function from 5 am to 10 am and from 4 pm to 6 pm. State government-central government, private offices, and other institutions in these areas will remain closed till July 23.

95 new Covid-19 cases, 133 recovered/discharged and 4 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, as of 10.30am

Total number of cases in the state is now at 24,487, including 5,753 active cases and 514 deaths, reports ANI quoting state health department