Coronavirus India News highlights: Today is the 199th day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown, to help curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. So far, India has recorded 68,35,655 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,05,526 deaths. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have reported the highest number of cases. However, infections are rising rapidly in states like Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Yet, India’s recovery rate continues to rise and now stands at 85.25 percent. 'Unlock 5.0' is underway. Globally, there have been over 3.6 crore confirmed cases of COVID-19. More than 10.54 lakh people have died so far. Catch the latest updates here:
Mumbai reports 2,823 new COVID-19cases, 2933 discharges and 48 deaths today. The total cases in the state rise to 2,22,761, including 1,86,675 discharges and 9293 deaths. Active cases stand at 24,789.
Maharashtra reports 13,395 new COVID-19cases, 358 deaths and 15,575 discharges today. Total cases in the state rise to 14,93,884, including 39,430 deaths and 11,96,441 discharges. Active cases stand at 2,41,986.
Gujarat reports 1278 new COVID-19cases, 1266 discharges and 10 deaths today. Total cases in the state rise to 1,47,951, including 1,27,923 discharges and 3541 deaths. Active cases stand at 16,487.
930 new COVID-19cases and 29 deaths have been reported in Punjab today, taking the total number of cases to 1,21,716 including 10,775 active cases and 3,741 deaths.
Rajasthan records 2138 new COVID-19cases and 15 deaths today. The total cases in the state rise to 1,52,605, including 1605 deaths and 21,382 active cases.
Jammu and Kashmir reports 696 new COVID-19cases, 1,336 recoveries and 9 deaths today, taking the total tally in the Union Territory to 81,793, including 69,020 recoveries and 1,291 deaths. Active cases stand at 11,482.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday urged citizens to stand united to defeat coronavirus through collective determination and discipline. He also asked them to wear masks, wash hands and practice social distancing. He also asked them to wear masks, wash hands and practice social distancing.
"The nation stands united to defeat COVID-19 through collective determination and discipline. I urge fellow citizens to #Unite2FightCorona! Let us all - Wear a mask, Wash hands, Practice social distancing. Together we will fight, we will win!," Kovind tweeted.
The Union government on Thursday launched a public awareness drive as part of its fight against COVID-19.
Delhi reports 2,726 new COVID-19, 37 deaths and 2,643 recoveries/discharges/migrations in last 24 hours. Total cases in the state rise to 3,00,833, including 5,616 deaths and 2,72,948 recoveries/discharges/migrations. Active cases stand at 22,232.
Tamil Nadu reports 5088 new COVID-19cases, 5718 discharges and 68 deaths today. Total cases in the state rise to 6,40,943, including 5,86,454 discharges and 10,052 deaths.
Kerala records 5,445 new COVID-19positive cases in the last 24 hours. There are 90,579 active cases in the state and 1,67,256 people have recovered from the infection till date.
Various European countries have used their armies for logistical support in tackling COVID-19, but hard-hit Spain is now bringing military discipline to a process that health experts say is key in stemming the spread of the pandemic: contact tracing.
At five army bases in Madrid, 150 volunteer soldiers spend their days calling people who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, mapping recent social interactions, and asking those potentially infected to stay at home.
"We try to impress upon them the idea that their help is vital to bringing an end to the chaos we are living through this year as soon as possible," Lt. Hector Sanchez said at the Goloso military base on the outskirts of Madrid, where he is in charge of 30 tracers.
