Today is the 105th day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown, to curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. India has so far recorded 7,42,417 cases, which includes 20,642 deaths. Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Gujarat have reported the highest number of cases. However, the recovery rate is rising and now stands at 61.5 percent.
In a first in the country, Mumbai will outsource its ICU services in government jumbo facilities to private bidders to address the staff crunch as Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Maharashtra’s capital. The first batch of patients to move in such facilities under private bidders will be from tomorrow. As per the latest decision, private doctors and hospitals have been invited to bid to serve at the government jumbo facilities and BMC will pay between Rs 6,000 and Rs 6,900 per bed to the private bidders.
The BMC will provide infrastructure and medicines, while the private bidders will have to bring in their own staff. The bidders will have to adhere to the Medical Council of India guidelines and work orders have already been issued for the jumbo facilities at BKC, NESCO, Mulund and Dahisar.
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With 301 new COVID-19 cases, Kerala has recorded highest single-day spike on Wednesday. The number of active cases in the state stands at 2,605. Till now, 3,561 coronavirus patients have been recovered.
On the request of the Odisha government, East Coast Railways has cancelled and withdrawn stoppage of all train services passing through Ganjam from July 9 until further order.
With 3 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday in Mizoram, the total number of infection surged to 201
A 46-year-old Israel Lalremtluanga in Mizoram has been driving people home since March when he realised that after people came back to Mizoram and completed their quarantine period, they didn't have resources to reach their villages.
The District Magistrate has given orders that Patna will remain under lockdown from 10th July to 16th July
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has raised concerns and asked drug controllers in states and Union Territories to prevent black marketing of Remdesivir, an antiviral drug prescribed for treatment of suspected or severe lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Chief Minister Hemant Soren has placed himself under home quarantine, after he came in contact with a state minister who tested positive for COVID-19 yesterday. Soren has also requested all officers and CMO staff to home quarantine. Entry to the chief minister’s residence has been prohibited.
KV Vishwanathan, lawyer for FADA, says, the apex court allowed registration in March 2020. SC says, we are not on registration; how have you sold vehicles during lockdown?
Total confirmed cases have risen to 10,624, including 48 deaths.
173 Covid-19 positive cases, 6 deaths, 8 recovered and 6 discharged in Rajasthan. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 21,577 including 478 deaths, 16,583 recovered and 16,208 discharged: Rajasthan Health Department
Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong yesterday said that the government may impose a total lockdown if the COVID-19 situation in the state worsens.
With six more persons testing positive for COVID-19 yesterday, the total number of active cases in the state increased to 50.
The United States will leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on July 6, 2021, the United Nations said yesterday, after receiving notification of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of becoming a puppet for China during the coronavirus pandemic.