38,949 New COVID-19 Cases, 542 Deaths in India; Toll Over 4.12 Lakh
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India on Friday, 16 July, reported 38,949 new coronavirus cases. The death toll increased by 542, taking the total deaths in the country to 4,12,531.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually met with the chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, and Maharashtra on Friday.
Delhi on Friday reported 66 new coronavirus cases, with a positivity rate of 0.09 percent, and one death
Maharashtra on Friday reported 7,761 new coronavirus cases and 167 deaths
The Tamil Nadu government has extended the lockdown in the state till 31 July, with some more relaxations granted
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Third COVID Wave May Hit By August End: ICMR
The Indian Council of Medical Research on Thursday, 15 July, indicated that the imminent third wave of COVID-19 is likely to gain traction in the country towards the end of August.
Dr Samiran Panda, Head of Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases at ICMR, said that the third wave, however, is likely to be less intense than the second wave, NDTV reported.
India Records 38K Fresh COVID Cases, 542 Deaths
India reports 38,949 new COVID-19 cases, 40,026 recoveries, and 542 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Health Ministry.
Total cases in the country stand at 3,10,26,829, while the number of people vaccinated reached 39,53,43,767. 38,78,078 people were vaccinated in the last 24 hours.
Odisha: Gyms, Yoga Institutes Open
Gyms, yoga institutes reopened today in Odisha as part of next round of relaxations on pandemic restrictions.
A gym owned told news agency ANI, "We're doing thermal scanning at the gate. Sanitisation will be done in every 30 mins. Members have to carry their own towel & water bottle."
66 New COVID Cases in Delhi, Positivity Rate 0.09%
Delhi on Friday reported 66 new coronavirus cases, with a positivity rate of 0.09 percent, and one death.
7,761 New COVID Cases in Maharashtra
Maharashtra on Friday reported 7,761 new coronavirus cases and 167 deaths.
Tamil Nadu Lockdown Extended, More Relaxations Given
The Tamil Nadu government on Friday extended the lockdown in the state till 31 July, with some more relaxations granted, ANI reported.