Coronavirus outbreak: India registers sharpest single-day spike of nearly 17,000 new cases
This was the sixth consecutive day when coronavirus cases increased by more than 14,000.... Read More
Coronavirus News highlights: Today is the ninety-third day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown, to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. India has so far recorded 4,73,105 lakh cases, which includes 14,894 deaths. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Gujarat have reported the highest number of cases. However, the recovery rate is rising and now stands at 57.4 percent. A number of activities have been allowed to resume in a phased manner this month as part of 'Unlock 1.0' plan.
Globally, there have been over 94.3 lakh confirmed cases of COVID-19. More than 4.8 lakh people have died so far. Catch the LIVE updates here:
725 new COVID-19positive cases and 16 deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours in Pune district. Total positive cases stand at 18,240 and the death toll is at 655.
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, Railways cancels all regular train services till August 12
The Railways onJune 25 announced its decision to cancel regular time-tabled passenger services, including mail, express, passenger and suburban services up to August 12. It had earlier canceller all regular train services till June 30.
"It has been decided that all tickets booked from July 1 to August 12 will be cancelled and a full refund will be issued," the Railways said in a press release. Special Rajdhani trains and other services started from May 12 and June 1 will continue as per schedule, it added.
The number of COVID-19cases reaches 839 in Himachal Pradesh, of which 345 cases are active. 7 people have died due to the disease till date.
General Administration Department issues an order to allow the reopening of clubs, shopping malls, restaurants and hotels. Cinema halls, gyms, swimming pools, theatre, bar and auditorium to remain shut, the order states.
Mumbai has reported 1,365 fresh cases of COVID-19 and 58 deaths, taking the total number of cases in the city to 70,990 and deaths to 4,060.
Delhi has reported 3,390 fresh cases of COVID-19 and 64 virus-related deaths. This takes the total number of cases to 73,780 and deaths to 2,429.
442 fresh cases of COVID-19and6 deaths recorded in Karnataka today, taking total number of active cases to 3,716 anddeath toll to 170.
In a meeting with Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting, it has been decided that all cases who test positive by rapid test for COVID-19 antigen will be examined by Medical Officer on duty at testing site to assess the severity of illness.
Maharashtra has reported 4,841 fresh COVID-19 cases, the state's highest single-day increase. The state has also recorded 192 new deaths, taking the total number of deaths in the state to 6,931.
475 new COVID-19positive cases and 15 deaths reported in West Bengal, in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases rises to 15,648 including 10,190 discharged, 4852 active casesand 606 deaths.
127 new COVID-19positive cases have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir today - 14 from Jammu division and 113 from Kashmir division. The total number of cases stands at 6,549 and the death toll is at 90.
