India COVID-19 active cases reach 3,758: Kerala logs highest at 1400, death toll rises to 28
Since Saturday, 362 new COVID-19 cases have been reported from across the country, with two deaths - one each in Kerala and Karnataka.
Since Saturday, 362 new COVID-19 cases have been reported from across the country, with two deaths - one each in Kerala and Karnataka.
Other states that have reported significant case numbers include Maharashtra (209), Delhi (104), Gujarat (83), and Karnataka (47).
The total COVID-19 caseload of the country has risen to 4,50,26,261. These also include the JN.1 Covid variant cases.
According to the ministry, Karnataka reported 61 cases, followed by Maharashtra 35 and Kerala 25 cases.
The Covid caseload rose to 4,50,21,383 with the addition of the new cases of infections.
Dharmendra Pradhan is the second union minister to test positive for the virus after Home Minister Amit Shah.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Director Jagat Ram said, 'It's an honour to be entrusted with this vital responsibility of being one of the sites for phase two and three trials on Covishield vaccine.'
These slots, under the air bubble pact, will later be extended to operate regular flight services once international flight services are resumed.
The former Karnataka CM has requested all those who came in contact with him in the last few days to check out for symptoms and quarantine themselves.
Acharya Satyendra Das, said, 'As one of my assistants, Pradeep Das, tested Covid positive on July 30, the trust has asked me not to enter Ram temple premises for three days. I will not be performing 'bhumi pujan' as other priests have been engaged for that ceremony.'
