The number of coronavirus cases in India rose by 24,248 to 6,97,413, while the death toll increased by 425 to 19,693 on Monday, 6 July. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are now 2,53,287 active cases in the country, while 4,24,432 patients have been cured or discharged, and one has migrated.
Meanwhile, Delhi has crossed 1 lakh mark as the national capital recorded 1,379 news cases on Monday. Total cases in Delhi stood at 1,00,823 and deaths at 3,115.
Earlier on Monday, data by by the Johns Hopkins University showed that India has become the third worst-affected country globally, overtaking Russia, which has reported 6,80,283 cases.
- More than one crore tests have been conducted in India for COVID-19, ICMR announced on Monday
- Delhi CM Kejriwal on Monday said that while COVID-19 cases in the national capital have crossed the one lakh-mark, there is no need to panic as around 72,000 people have also recovered
- A ‘triple lockdown’ is in force in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation area in Kerala from 6 am on Monday for a week
- Kerala has decided to put in place coronavirus safety regulations that will last till July 2021
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COVID-19 Cases in Delhi Cross 1 Lakh Mark
COVID-19 cases in Delhi cross 1 lakh mark, with 1,379 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, ANI reports citing Delhi Government.
Total number of cases stands at 1,00,823 including 72,088 recovered/discharged/migrated and 25,620 active cases. 48 deaths, too, were reported today taking the death toll to 3,115.
Centrally-Protected Monuments in Delhi Reopened
Qutub Minar, Humayun's Tomb and a host of other centrally-protected monuments in Delhi reopened for visitors after being shut for over 3 months due to COVID-19 pandemic, PTI reported citing officials.
Maha to Allow Hotels to Operate Outside Containment Zones
Maharashtra government will allow hotels outside containment zones to operate at 33 percent of capacity from 8 July 8, PTI reported citing order.
COVID-19 Positive Patient Allegedly Attempted Suicide
A COVID-19 positive patient allegedly attempted suicide by jumping off the 4th floor of AIIMS Trauma Centre, today, Delhi Police said on Monday as per PTI.