COVID-19 Updates: India is third on the list of worst-affected countries. (File)
India has crossed 19 lakh-mark in coronavirus cases after 52,509 people tested positive in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said this morning.
Nearly 12.82 lakh patients in the country have recovered so far, 39,795 have died so far. In the last 24 hours, 857 deaths were reported The recovery rate stood at 67.19 per cent this morning, positivity rate stood at 8.47 per cent.
Maharashtra has reported the highest number of cases, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh.
India is third on the list of worst-affected countries after the United States and Brazil The UN health agency has warned that the coronavirus pandemic would be lengthy and could lead to "response fatigue", as India and the Philippines reported a record rise in new cases.
Here are the Live Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases:
India has been reporting over 50,000 new Covid cases each day over the last week.
Phase-1 Of Human Trials Of Covid Vaccine Candidates Complete, Says ICMRThe Phase 1 human clinical trials of two COVID-19 vaccine candidates developed indigenously by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with top medical body - ICMR - and Zydus Cadila Ltd have been completed and the trials have moved to Phase 2, ICMR Director General Balram Bhargava said on Tuesday, news agency PTI reported.
India COVID Updates: India Has 5.8 Lakh Active Cases
Of 18.55 lakh total cases, nearly 5.8 lakh patients are being treated for coronavirus in different parts of the country, the government data shows.
Of 18.55 lakh total cases, nearly 5.8 lakh patients are being treated for coronavirus in different parts of the country, the government data shows.
Goa Opposition Leader Seeks Covid Package For Those Hit By Lockdown
In Goa, Digambar Kamat, the leader of opposition, has appealed to Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to announce a financial package for all those who have suffered during Covid lockdown and release pending dues of all Social Welfare Schemes on the occasion of foundation laying ceremony of Lord Ram Temple in Ayodhya.
On "this auspicious occasion", Chief Minister Pramod Sawant should announce a financial package "for all those who have suffered badly during Covid Lockdown", the Congress
leader was quoted as saying by news agency PTI.
Happy Delhi Model To Fight Covid Being Recognised Across Globe: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday thanked the South Korean ambassador for his words of appreciation for the Delhi Model of COVID-19 management, said an official statement.
Kejriwal said he is happy that the Delhi Model is being recognized across the globe and that all nations need to join hands to fight and defeat COVID-19.
"The ambassador of South Korea Shin Bong-Kil on Tuesday praised the Delhi model of combatting the COVID pandemic. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal thanked the South Korean ambassador for his words of appreciation," it said.
In a video message, Bong-Kil said, "I am very impressed with the Delhi Model. Actually, Korean model is 3T - Test, Trace and Treat. Delhi Model is Test and Home Quarantine, and it is a very effective and wise measure which has been made in India's and particularly Delhi's situation. I am very happy and I would like to congratulate the Delhi government that they accomplished this achievement."
Thanking Bong-Kil, the Delhi Chief Minister tweeted, "Happy that our Delhi Model is being recognized across the globe. I want to thank South Korean Ambassador Shin Bong-kil for his encouraging words. All nations coming together to defeat Covid is the need of the hour."
Delhi has seen a sharp decline in the number of active cases in the last 24 hours, with active cases reducing to less than 10,000, said the statement.
399 COVID-19 cases, 383 recovered/discharged and 1 death reported in Jharkhand today. Total number of cases in the state is now at 14,070, including 8,742 active cases, 5,199 recovered/discharged & 129 deaths: State Health Department
IIT-Kanpur Director Tests Positive For Coronavirus
Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur Director Professor Abhay Karandikar tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, his deputy said.
Karandikar developed a mild fever two days back and went for a swab test on the advice of the institute's Medical Officer, Deputy Director Professor S Ganesh said. His test report came positive for COVID-19, Mr Ganesh said.
"As a precautionary measure, and on the advice of the doctors, Karandikar has been taken to the Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi," Mr Ganesh said.
With Oximeters And More, Gyms Ready To Welcome "Fitness In COVID Era"
Gyms and fitness centres on Tuesday geared up to open their doors after almost five months with managements busy fine-tuning operational details such as hourly sanitisation, spacing out equipment to ensure social distancing and minimising staff in accordance with government guidelines.
Thousands of small gyms and bigger chains will welcome customers to "fitness in the COVID era" on Wednesday though outlets in states where lockdown rules have not been relaxed will continue to be closed.
After the crippling losses and layoffs, the Ministry of Home Affairs'' July 30 notice allowing gymnasiums and yoga institutes to reopen from August 5 was a huge relief, said gym owners. On Monday evening, the Health Ministry issued its guidelines and establishments are quickly making sure that everything is in place before they reopen for business.
