Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Monday, 24 August, that he has tested positive for coronavirus. "I was tested for Novel Corona Virus today. My test report has returned positive. I appeal to all colleagues and associates who came in my contact over the last week to get themselves tested. I request my close contacts to move into strict quarantine immediately," he announced in a tweet.
Earlier, PTI reported that Haryana Assembly Speaker Gian Chand Gupta and two MLAs had tested positive for COVID-19.
India on Monday reported 61,408 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the country to 31,06,349. The death toll currently stands at 57,542.
- Maharashtra on Monday reported 11,015 new COVID-19 cases and 212 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 6,93,398
Delhi reported 1,061 new COVID-19 cases and 13 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,62,527 and the death toll to 4,313
- India’s COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to over 74 percent with a record 62,282 patients having been discharged in a day, the Health Ministry said on Friday
- Globally, over 23.4 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded, with the death toll more than 8,09,000
Usain Bolt Awaits Result of COVID-19 Test, Goes Into Self-Quarantine
Olympic medalist Usain Bolt on Monday said that he was awaiting the result of a COVID-19 test that he took and has gone into self-quarantine as a precautionary measure, PTI reported.
11,015 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra
Maharashtra on Monday reported 11,015 new COVID-19 cases and 212 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 6,93,398.
1,061 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi; 1,200 Recovered/Discharged
Delhi on Monday reported 1,061 new COVID-19 cases and 13 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,62,527 and the death toll to 4,313. As many as 1,200 patients also recovered or were discharged on Monday.
8,601 New COVID-19 Cases in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh on Monday reported 8,601 new COVID-19 cases and 86 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 3,61,712 and the death toll to 3,368.