Coronavirus live updates: 31.6 lakh people in quarantine across India, UP has the highest number

Corona effect: First half of this year sees domestic air traffic fall by half from January-June 2019

Less than 20 lakh people flew within the country this June — the first full month after domestic flights were allowed to resume on May 25, — down over 83% from 1.2 crore who did so in this peak holiday travel month last year. Indian carriers are currently operating about 30% of the originally approved summer schedule due to several factors like cap on number of flights at many metros like Mumbai and Bengaluru; other restrictions that state government keep imposing from time to time and overall weak demand for travel.

31.6 lakh people in quarantine across India, UP has the highest number

A whopping 31.6 lakh people are currently in quarantine across the country as authorities made concerted efforts to check the spread of the novel coronavirus which has infected over 10 lakh people so far, officials said on Friday.Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of people in quarantine among states, followed by Maharashtra, they said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver a keynote address virtually at this year’s High-Level Segment of the United Nations Economic and Social Council session today at the United Nations in New York.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Qureshi recovers from Covid-19

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Friday said he has recovered from Covid-19 and resumed official activities, two weeks after testing positive for the deadly disease.

AP government issued orders, making wearing mask compulsory in public places, work places and during transport to contain the spread of Covid-19.

Around 5 percent of Chennai corporation employees from those who undertook rapid antibody test yesterday will undergo RT-PCR test for final confirmation on whether they have covid infection.

Totally 564 employees were tested yesterday.

2,062 new Covid-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh, tally 40,646, active cases 19,814; toll rises to 534 with 42 more deaths: Govt bulletin

34 people, including 31 BSF jawans test Covid-19 positive in Punjab's Hoshiarpur

As many as 34 people, including 31 BSF jawans, tested positive for Covid-19 in Punjab's Hoshiarpur, officials said on Friday.With the detection of 34 new cases, the district's coronavirus tally mounted to 253, of which seven have died, the official said.

IISc, Naryana hospital team track aerosols during surgeries to understand Covid spread

Arguing that there is growing evidence that SARS-CoV-2 could spread through aerosols ‒ tiny droplets that can remain suspended in the air for hours in closed spaces — researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) say aerosols generated during surgeries and out-patient procedures can be risky to healthcare workers.

901 New cases have been reported so far on 16th July. 841 cases of 15th July and before have been reported in the system. Taking the total to 23300.

Bharat Biotech starts human trial of its anti-Covid vaccine at PGI Rohtak: Minister Vij

The human trial of Bharat Biotech's anti-Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin began at Rohtak's Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences on Friday, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij tweeted.“Human trial with Corona vaccine (COVAXIN) of Bharat Biotech started at PGI Rohtak today,” Vij, who is also the Home and Science & Technology minister said.

Seven ITBP personnel among 52 fresh Covid cases in Arunachal Pradesh as state's tally rises to 543, reports PTI.

A Congress leader who recovered from COVID-19 has launched a Plasma Donors Association, reports PTI.

Madhya Pradesh assembly monsoon session deferred due to Covid-19 pandemic, reports PTI.

To curb the spread of Covid-19, it has been decided to impose lockdown on Saturdays and Sundays in the state. Guidelines for the same to be issued soon: Uttarakhand CM (ANI)

People expect the Commission to ensure and satisfy the people that the entire poll exercise does not become a super spreader event: Bihar opposition parties to EC

Opposition parties write to Chief Election Commissioner appealing to ensure 'substantial public participation and level playing field in 2020 Bihar polls', reports ANI.

These parties include Congress, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Hindustani Awam Morcha, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party, and Loktantrik Janata Dal.

EU virus economic rescue summit begins, reports AFP.