Highlights: 12,614 new coronavirus cases in Maharashtra, 322 deaths
As per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), over 2.8 crore tests have been conducted so far in the country. There are over 1,400 labs which are equipped to carry out testing across the country.
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Hard-hit countries step up Covid-19 measures as cases mount
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130 crore Indians took the resolve to be self reliant: PM Modi
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I salute the corona warriors: PM Modi
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China mainland reports 22 new coronavirus cases
India’s coronavirus tally on Saturday crossed 2.52 million after 65,002 cases and 996 deaths were registered in the last 24 hours. The total number of active cases have now reached 6,68,220 while the recoveries crossed 1.8 million. The death toll now stands at 49,036.
India is constantly working towards increasing the number of Covid-19 tests conducted on a daily basis. As per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), over 2.8 crore tests have been conducted so far. There are over 1,400 labs which are equipped to carry out testing across the country. Delhi, which has seen a reduction in its daily Covid-19 tally, has reduced the number of tests conducted per day. The state government attributed this dip in daily testing to public holidays and weather conditions.
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In the United States, the American Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in its recent advisory said that those recovered from Covid-19 need not quarantine or get tested again for up to three months as long as the symptoms don’t develop again, the advisory said. With more than 5.4 million Covid-19 cases in total, United States still continues to remain worst hit from the pandemic.
Hard-hit countries step up Covid-19 measures as cases mount
Countries among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic unveiled further measures on Friday to battle rising infections, as the number of cases worldwide passed 21 million, reports AFP.
130 crore Indians took the resolve to be self reliant: PM Modi
Amid Covid-19 pandemic, 130 crore Indians took the resolve to be self-reliant and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is on the mind of India. This dream is turning into a pledge. Aatmanirbhar Bharat has become a 'mantra' for the 130 crore Indians today, PM Modi said
Amid #COVID19 pandemic 130 crore Indians took the resolve to be self-reliant and 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' is on the mind of India. This dream is turning into a pledge. Aatmanirbhar Bharat has become a 'mantra' for the 130 cr Indians today: PM Modi on the 74th #IndependenceDay today pic.twitter.com/MlLKs69Eem
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2020
I salute the corona warriors: PM Modi
PM Modi during his address to the nation on the 74th Independence Day said Covid-19 has stopped everyone. In these times of Covid, Corona warriors have lived the mantra of 'Seva Parmo Dharma' and served the people of India. I express my gratitude to them, Modi said, reports ANI.
We're going through distinct times. I can't see young children in front of me today (at Red Fort). Corona has stopped everyone. In these times of COVID, Corona warriors have lived the mantra of 'Seva Parmo Dharma' and served the people of India. I express my gratitude to them: PM pic.twitter.com/X3HO2qu6n3
— ANI (@ANI) August 15, 2020
China mainland reports 22 new coronavirus cases
China reported 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for August 14, compared to 30 cases a day earlier, the health commission said on Saturday. Of the new infections, 14 were imported, down from 22 a day earlier, according to a statement by the National Health Commission, reports Reuters.
First published: Aug 15, 2020 07:44 IST