India’s total coronavirus cases crossed four lakhs on Sunday, 21 June, with 15,413 new cases in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry. The total number of active cases in the country stands at 1,69,451 and death toll at 13,254.
Speaking on the occasion of International Yoga Day, PM Modi on Sunday, said that “due to the corona pandemic, the world today is understanding the importance of yoga even more than it did before”, adding that yoga bolsters immunity which will help in the fight against the disease.
The health condition of Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has improved after being administered plasma therapy, the Office of Delhi Health Minister announced on Sunday.
- Madhya Pradesh BJP MLA Omprakash Saklecha has tested positive for COVID-19, just hours after he cast his vote for the Rajya Sabha polls
- The Delhi Disaster Management Authority has approved the recommendations of the Expert Committee to fix the rates of beds for COVID-19 patients, LG Anil Baijal said on Saturday
- There have been over 8.6 million coronavirus cases reported globally, with India being the fourth worst-affected country
- PM Modi launched the ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Yojana’ – a Rs 50,000 crore mega job scheme for migrant workers, who have returned to their home states
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Uttarakhand CM Held a Meeting Over the Organisation of 'Mahakumbh Mela 2021'
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat, on Sunday, held a meeting with members of Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad over the organisation of 'Mahakumbh Mela 2021', at his residence in Dehradun, ANI reported.
Chief Minister's Office said, "Considering the religious significance of Mahakumbh Mela 2021, the event will be held as scheduled. However, the final decision will be taken in February 2021, as per the situation & circumstances prevailing at that time."
Delhi Reports 3,000 New COVID-19 Cases
Delhi reports 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases to 59,746, ANI reports. The death toll rises to 2,175 after 63 deaths were reported on Sunday. The number of recoveries till date stands at 33,013.
'24 Crore Population, Only 6,000 Active Cases': UP CM
UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at 'UP Jansamvad' virtual rally says, "When we look at the number of COVID-19 cases & deaths, we find ourselves in a satisfactory situation. In a state of around 24 crore population, there are only 6,000 active cases of the disease," reports ANI.
TN Reports Highest Single-Day Spike of 2,532 COVID-19 Cases
Tamil Nadu reports the highest single-day spike of 2,532 COVID-19 cases and 53 deaths in the last 24 hours, ANI reports citing the State Health Department.
The total number of cases in the state stands at 59,377. There are 25,863 active cases and the death toll is 757.