Coronavirus India News highlights: Today is the 175th day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown, to help curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. So far, India has recorded 48,46,427 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 79,722 deaths. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have reported the highest number of cases. However, infections are rising rapidly in states like Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Yet, India’s recovery rate continues to rise and now stands at 78 percent. 'Unlock 4.0' is underway. Globally, there have been over 2.89 crore confirmed cases of COVID-19. More than 9.21 lakh people have died so far. Catch the latest updates here:
Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rose to 1,71,949 on Monday with the addition of 2,256 new cases, while 31 more patients succumbed to the infection, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.
It was the sixth consecutive day on which the financial capital of the county has recorded over 2,000 COVID-19 cases.
Also, the number of active COVID-19 patients crossed the 31,000-mark and jumped to 31,063, the civic body's daily report said.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Monday tested negative for coronavirus after volunteering for the process in keeping with his "test is best" slogan, said officials.
A state government release said Rupani took the test to encourage people to come forward without fear to find out if they have the infection.
Rupani has coined the "test is best" slogan and said they are necessary for timely detection and treatment of the novel coronavirus infection, it added.
West Bengal reports 3,211 new COVID-19cases and 58 deaths today, taking total cases to 2,05,919 including 1,78,223 discharges, 23,693 active cases and 4,003 deaths.
Maharashtra reports 17,066 new COVID-19cases, 15,789 discharges and 257 deaths today. The total number of cases in the state rises to 10,77,374 including 7,55,850 recoveries and 2,91,256 active cases.
Maharashtra Govt has ordered that vehicles permitted for carrying Oxygen for medical purposes shall be treated on par with the ambulance for carrying only oxygen, for 1 year andthereby, treating such vehicles as the vehicle on emergency and disaster management duties.
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tests positive for COVID-19. "I have isolated myself. I am not suffering from fever right now and am feeling fine," Sisodia said in a tweet.
Haryana reports 2,488 new COVID-19 cases and 25 deaths today, taking the total number of cases to 96,129 including 74,712 recoveries and 1,000 deaths. There are 20,417 active cases.
Goa BJP MLAs Fernandes, Sopte test positive
Goa BJP MLAs Antonio alias Tony Fernandes and Dayanand Sopte have tested positive for novel coronavirus infection, a senior state health department official said on Monday.
St Cruz MLA Fernandes is in a private hospital since Sunday while Mandrem legislator Sopte has opted for home isolation after exhibiting mild symptoms, the official said.
7,956 new COVID-19cases, 9,764 recoveries and 60 deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh today. Total number of cases now at 5,75,079 including 93,204 active cases, 4,76,903 recoveries and 4,972 deaths.
ICMR has carried out testing of 2500+ samples of Members of Parliament and other officials on war footing over the weekend in service of the nation.
The total number of COVID-19cases in Delhi rises to 2,21,533 with 3,229 new positive cases and 26 deaths reported today. The numbers of active and recovered cases are 28,641 and 1,88,122, respectively. Death toll 4,770.
Himachal Pradesh records 41 new COVID-19cases till 5 pm today, taking the total positive cases in the state to 9,655 so far, including 3,418 active cases, 6,143 recoveries, and 77 deaths.
