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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 26, 2020, 12:24:16 IST

Coronavirus live updates: 'Threat of Covid is not over yet; we need to remain vigilant', says PM Modi

India reported a spike of 48,661 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today. The total Covid-19 positive cases stand at 13,85,522, including 4,67,882 active cases, 8,85,577 cured/discharged/migrated, it added. With 705 deaths in the last 24 hours, the cumulative toll reached 32,063. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

12:24 (IST), Jul 26

I am fine: Shivraj salutes corona warriors for their services

A day after Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tested positive for Covid-19 and was admitted to the Chirayu Hospital for treatment, Chouhan on Sunday said that he is fine and saluted the corona warriors of the state for their services. Taking to Twitter, Chouhan urged people to inform health officials if they develop any symptoms of coronavirus.

12:07 (IST), Jul 26

Indian-built device to contain Covid infectivity gets US, EU nod

A device designed by an Indian scientist to contain the infectivity of SARS-CoV-2 — Scalene Hypercharge Corona Canon (SHYCOCAN) — has now got clearances from regulatory agencies in the US and EU for production under emergency use against Covid-19.

12:05 (IST), Jul 26

Covid-19: 8 deaths, 1,593 new Covid-19 cases recorded in Telangana today; total in the state mounts to 54,059, of which 12,264 are active cases.

12:01 (IST), Jul 26

Kerala: Police personnel check IDs of commuters in Kochi's Aluva, which is under curfew to curb the spread of Covid-19.

11:50 (IST), Jul 26

Odisha: 1,376 more test positive from 30 districts. Total positive tally rise to 25,389.

10 Covid-19 patients die while undergoing treatment in hospitals taking the death toll to 140.

11:47 (IST), Jul 26

Madhya Pradesh: Covid-19 tally surges to 6858 with 149 new cases, toll at 304

11:42 (IST), Jul 26
 
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On this independence day, I urge all youths and countrymen to take resolve to get freedom from Coronavirus pandemic, to learn and teach something new and to take resolve for an 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'.

PM Modi 
11:33 (IST), Jul 26

Narendra Modi says India’s recovery rate is better and fatality is much less than most other nations.

“We able to save the lives of lakhs of people, but threat of coronavirus is not over yet,” he says during his monthly programme.

11:31 (IST), Jul 26

PM Modi hails efforts of groups in various states including Bihar, Jharkhand and northeast to promote local products during Covid-19 pandemic.

11:24 (IST), Jul 26

A positive approach always goes a long way in transforming distressing times into opportunities, says PM

11:24 (IST), Jul 26

Threat of coronavirus is not over yet; we need to remain vigilant, says PM Modi in his Mann ki Baat radio address

11:18 (IST), Jul 26
 
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During Covid-19, Balbir Kaur, sarpanch of Trewa in Jammu, built a 30-bed quarantine bed in her panchayat. Jaituna Begum of Chountliwar in Ganderbal resolved that her panchayat will fight Covid-19 & also create employment opportunities.

PM Modi in 'Mann ki Baat' 
11:17 (IST), Jul 26

Sometimes, do you feel tired of wearing a mask? When you do, think of our Covid warriors and their exemplary efforts: PM Modi on Mann Ki Baat

11:16 (IST), Jul 26

Social distancing, wearing masks, the focus on these must continue: PM Modi

11:16 (IST), Jul 26
 
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We have to keep fighting the Covid-19 global pandemic.

PM Narendra Modi on Mann Ki Baat 
11:14 (IST), Jul 26

We have to keep fighting the Covid-19 global pandemic.

PM Modi

11:13 (IST), Jul 26
 
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Today, Covid-19 recovery rate in our country is better than others. Our fatality rate is much less than most other countries. We able to save the lives of lakhs of people,but threat of Coronavirus is not over yet. It is spreading fast many areas, we need to remain vigilant.

PM Modi 
11:05 (IST), Jul 26

Tripura to impose total lockdown for three days starting tomorrow, as cases spike

11:02 (IST), Jul 26

Number of global virus cases tops 16 million: AFP tally

10:51 (IST), Jul 26

Covid-19: India's most affected states

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