Maharashtra on Tuesday, 28 July, reported 7,717 new COVID-19 cases and 282 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to over 3.91 lakh and the death toll to 14,165. Meanwhile, 1,056 new infections were recorded in Delhi, which took the tally in the national capital to 1,32,275. Notably, in both states, the number of recovered patients on Tuesday surpassed the number of new cases.
Meanwhile, lockdown in West Bengal for select days has been extended till 31 August, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Tuesday, adding there will be no lockdown on special occasions. Later, the state government’s Home Department stated that they are also withdrawing the complete lockdown announcement for 2 and 9 August.
- Maharashtra Minister Aaditya Thackeray pointed that only 700 COVID-19 cases were reported in Mumbai on Tuesday, the day when it also saw the highest daily testing numbers
- According to the Health Ministry figures announced earlier on Tuesday, India’s COVID-19 case count stood at 14.83 lakh and the death toll at 33,425
- According to the Centre, the country’s case fatality rate stands at 2.25 percent, while the recovery rate is more than 64 percent
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Bengal Withdraws Complete Lockdown Announcement for 2 and 9 August
The West Bengal government’s Home Department clarified late on Tuesday that they are withdrawing the complete lockdown announcement for 2 and 9 August.
7,717 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; 10,333 Discharged Today
Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 7,717 new COVID-19 cases and 282 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to over 3.91 lakh and the death toll to 14,165. Notably, 10,333 people were also discharged on Tuesday.
6,972 New COVID-19 Cases in TN; Tally Rises to Over 2.27 Lakh
Tamil Nadu on Tuesday reported 6,972 new COVID-19 cases and 88 deaths, taking the tally in the state to 2,27,688 and the death toll to 3,659.
5,536 New COVID-19 Cases in Karnataka; Tally Rises to 1.07 Lakh
Karnataka on Tuesday reported 5,536 new COVID-19 cases and 102 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 1,07,001 and the death toll to 2,055.