There are currently 4,56,071 active cases of COVID-19 in the country.
With 48,661 people testing positive for coronavirus infection in a day, India''s COVID-19 tally climbed to 13,85,522 on Sunday, while the recoveries mounted to 8,85,576, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The COVID-19 death count in the country rose to 32,063 with 705 fatalities being recorded in a day, the data updated at 8 am showed. There are 4,67,882 active cases of coronavirus infection presently in the country.Thus, around 63.92 per cent people have recovered so far.
Meanwhile, the country's COVID-19 testing hit record high of 4.20 lakh samples in a day, the highest ever, the Union Health Ministry said , crediting the increase in number of labs for the achievement. India had only one lab for testing samples for the disease in January but it has now increased the number to 1,301, including private labs. The Health Ministry said revised guidelines by ICMR and all-round efforts by states also aided in widespread testing.
Here are the Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases:
"Coronavirus Still As Dangerous As It Was In The Beginning": PM Modi
Coronavirus is still as dangerous as it was in the beginning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today, underlining that necessary precautions should be taken to stop the spread of the virus. With over 13 lakh cases, India is the third worst-hit country in the global coronavirus tally after US and Brazil. Read here
Karnataka: Lockdown being observed in Shivamogga district, in the wake of COVID-19. Essential services exempted.
Karnataka: Lockdown being observed in Shivamogga district, in the wake of #COVID19. Essential services exempted. pic.twitter.com/UA9zQmxrXK
- ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2020
India Conducts Over 4.4 Lakh COVID-19 Tests In Single Day
For the first time, a total of 4,42,031 samples were tested in the country in a single day, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The government labs set a new record of testing 3,62,153 samples while private labs also scaled a new high by testing 79,878 samples in a single day.
Rajasthan's COVID19 cases tally rises to 35,909 with 611 new infections today till 1030 hours. The number of active cases in the state is 9,935 and 25,353 recovered cases, death toll 621: State Health Department
Rajasthan's COVID19 cases tally rises to 35,909 with 611 new infections today till 1030 hours. The number of active cases in the state is 9,935 and 25,353 recovered cases, death toll 621: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/NVXPNFdzsQ
- ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2020
COVID-19 News: Over 48,000 Coronavirus Cases In 24 Hours
India reported 48,661 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total so far to 13,85,522, government data shows. The number of death have risen to 32,063, with 705 deaths in the last 24 hours.
COVID-19 News: Over 48,000 Coronavirus Cases In 24 Hours
India reported 48,661 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total so far to 13,85,522, government data shows. The number of death have risen to 32,063, with 705 deaths in the last 24 hours.
The total number of COVID-19 samples tested up to 25th July is 1,62,91,331 including 4,42,263 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
The total number of #COVID19 samples tested up to 25th July is 1,62,91,331 including 4,42,263 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) pic.twitter.com/dwRCjLEEyN
- ANI (@ANI) July 26, 2020
North Korea Locks Down City Over 1st Suspected Case Of COVID-19: Reports
North Korean authorities have imposed a lockdown on the border city of Kaesong after discovering what they called the country's first suspected case of the novel coronavirus, state media reported Sunday, reports AFP.
COVID-19 Kits Import Licence Of 3 Firms In India Cancelled After US Action
India's drug regulator has cancelled the rapid diagnostic kit import licenses of three firms and suspended that of 16 others saying the USFDA has removed the manufacturers from their list of coronavirus serology test kits with directions that they should not be distributed, reports PTI.
India's Daily COVID-19 Tests Up To 4.2 Lakh Amid Alarming Infection Rate
India, the third worst-hit country in the global coronavirus tally after US and Brazil, has gradually ramped-up its COVID-19 testing capacity and has conducted over 4.2 lakh tests in a day, the Union Health Ministry said Saturday, crediting the increase to number of labs for the achievement. The development comes even as the country struggles to bring down the rate at which the infection is spreading which remains nearly double than the US and Brazil.
Over 3,000 COVID-19 Patients "Untraceable" In Bengaluru Amid Huge Spike
As many as 3,338 people infected with the novel coronavirus are untraceable in Bengaluru and a search is underway to trace them, authorities have said. The number accounts for 7 per cent of total coronavirus positive people in the city. Read Here
COVID-19: Uttarakhand Chief Minister asks officials to increase testings
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Saturday asked officials to rapidly increase COVID-19 testings.
He said that adequate stock of essential materials related to COVID-19 should be kept in view of the monsoon season, the safety of the frontline workers should be taken care of.
Reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the state, Mr Rawat instructed officials to ensure that work in industrial institutions is not affected and the surveillance system is strengthened to prevent the spread of infection.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Saturday asked officials to rapidly increase COVID-19 testings.
He said that adequate stock of essential materials related to COVID-19 should be kept in view of the monsoon season, the safety of the frontline workers should be taken care of.
Reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the state, Mr Rawat instructed officials to ensure that work in industrial institutions is not affected and the surveillance system is strengthened to prevent the spread of infection.
COVID-19: Uttarakhand reports 224 new cases
Uttrakhand reported 224 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, taking the total cases in the state to 5,962.
According to the Uttrakhand health department, the state has 2,365 active cases, with 3,495 recoveries and 38 migrations. As many as 63 people have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the state so far.
The state health department also informed that the doubling rate of the viral infection, reported in the past seven days, is 20.81 days. The percentage of recovery for COVID-19 patients in the state is 58.63 per cent.
Uttrakhand reported 224 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, taking the total cases in the state to 5,962.
According to the Uttrakhand health department, the state has 2,365 active cases, with 3,495 recoveries and 38 migrations. As many as 63 people have lost their lives to COVID-19 in the state so far.
The state health department also informed that the doubling rate of the viral infection, reported in the past seven days, is 20.81 days. The percentage of recovery for COVID-19 patients in the state is 58.63 per cent.
North Korea Locks Down City Over 1st Suspected Case Of COVID-19: Reports
North Korean authorities have imposed a lockdown on the border city of Kaesong after discovering what they called the country's first suspected case of the novel coronavirus, state media reported Sunday.
Leader Kim Jong Un convened an emergency politburo meeting on Saturday to implement a "maximum emergency system and issue a top-class alert" to contain the virus, official news agency KCNA said.
If confirmed, it would be the first officially recognised COVID-19 case in the North where medical infrastructure is seen as woefully inadequate for dealing with any epidemic.
North Korean authorities have imposed a lockdown on the border city of Kaesong after discovering what they called the country's first suspected case of the novel coronavirus, state media reported Sunday.
Leader Kim Jong Un convened an emergency politburo meeting on Saturday to implement a "maximum emergency system and issue a top-class alert" to contain the virus, official news agency KCNA said.
If confirmed, it would be the first officially recognised COVID-19 case in the North where medical infrastructure is seen as woefully inadequate for dealing with any epidemic.
COVID-19 death count in Assam mounts to 77; tally crosses 31,000-mark
A 65-year-old man died due to COVID-19 in Assam on Saturday, taking the death toll to 77, while the state's tally crossed the 31,000-mark after 1,165 fresh cases were reported, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
The total number of COVID-19 cases reached 31,086 from Friday's 29,921. Of the fresh cases, 353 are from Guwahati and 100 from Golaghat.
The man, who was from Nagaon, died at Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH), the minister said.
"Very sad to share that another #COVID19 patient, of Nagaon, succumbed to his infection today. He was admitted at GMCH. I feel extremely sorry for this loss to the family. Condolences," Mr Sarma tweeted.
The minister advised people to follow the necessary precautions strictly to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
A 65-year-old man died due to COVID-19 in Assam on Saturday, taking the death toll to 77, while the state's tally crossed the 31,000-mark after 1,165 fresh cases were reported, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
The total number of COVID-19 cases reached 31,086 from Friday's 29,921. Of the fresh cases, 353 are from Guwahati and 100 from Golaghat.
The man, who was from Nagaon, died at Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH), the minister said.
"Very sad to share that another #COVID19 patient, of Nagaon, succumbed to his infection today. He was admitted at GMCH. I feel extremely sorry for this loss to the family. Condolences," Mr Sarma tweeted.
The minister advised people to follow the necessary precautions strictly to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
Coronavirus news: Maharashtra adds 9,251 COVID-19 cases
Maharashtra on Saturday reported 9,251 new COVID-19 cases, taking the cumulative count in the state to 3,66,368 while fatalities mounted by 257, including 116 in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), to 13,389, the state Health department said.
A record number of 7,227 patients were discharged in the day, taking the count of recovered cases to 2,07,194.
Maharashtra now has 1,45,785 active cases.
A total of 18,36,920 people have been tested so far for COVID-19, the department said.
Maharashtra on Saturday reported 9,251 new COVID-19 cases, taking the cumulative count in the state to 3,66,368 while fatalities mounted by 257, including 116 in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), to 13,389, the state Health department said.
A record number of 7,227 patients were discharged in the day, taking the count of recovered cases to 2,07,194.
Maharashtra now has 1,45,785 active cases.
A total of 18,36,920 people have been tested so far for COVID-19, the department said.
