Highlights: Maharashtra’s Covid-19 tally crosses 3 lakh mark with 8,348 new case

The number of coronavirus cases in Pakistan has surged to 261,917 while the fatalities related to the virus has reached 5,522, ANI reported citing local media report.

JD(U) legislator Khalid Anwar has tested positive for Covid-19, he announced on Saturday.

Currently, he is under home quarantine in Patna.

The Philippines' health ministry on Saturday reported 113 new coronavirus deaths and 2,357 additional infections.

In a bulletin, the ministry said total deaths have increased to 1,773 while confirmed cases have reached 65,304, with the capital and Cebu City in central Philippines accounting for the bulk of the infections as the virus spreads.

Experts say that tracking excess mortality could have led to underreporting of Covid-19 deaths in South Africa. The nation also has the world's largest HIV epidemic and hospitals say that they are buckling under pressure.

Tripura's Covid-19 tally rose to 2,380 after 118 cases were reported. Three people have died so far.

Pakistan reported more than 1,900 new Covid-19 cases. The country recorded 261,917 cases. 5,522 people have died due to Covid-19.

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani said more than 23 million Iranians have been infected with the coronavirus. He also highlighted that at least 35 million continue to remain at risk.

Jharkhand currently has 2,487 active cases of Covid-19.

The total number of COVID19 positive cases in Jharkhand stands at 5110 (till 10am today) including 2487 active cases, 2577 recovered cases and 46 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/TMeXti1iNW

— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2020

Odisha reported 591 cases and 3 deaths due to Covid-19. More than 16,700 cases have been recorded so far.

591 #COVID19 cases, 453 recovered and 3 deaths reported in Odisha on 17th July (yesterday). Total number of cases in the state is now at 16,701, including 5,259 active cases, 11,330 recovered and 86 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/TAPUrIL4VS

— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2020

As elections are scheduled to be held in the coming months in Bihar and leter on next year in Bengal, India's election commission has asked regional and national parties to send suggestions regarding holding election campaigns and public meetings.

Election Commission of India has asked national and regional political parties to send in their views and suggestions on how to conduct election campaigns and public meetings, in view of COVID19 pandemic. The last date for sending suggestions is July 31. pic.twitter.com/Na9GF7STO9

— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2020

A 40-year-old woman was allegedly raped at a quarantine centre in Panvel.

Maharashtra: 40-year-old woman allegedly raped at a COVID19 quarantine centre in Panvel. ACP, Panvel-Zone 2 says,"COVID19 positive and suspected patients are lodged at this centre. The man has been arrested&a case has been registered under relevant sections of Indian Penal Code." pic.twitter.com/JiLZMCtLvG

— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2020

Germany recorded 529 cases which took the toll over 2 lakhs. 1 person died taking the toll 9,083.

Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, and Nainital are under lockdown to curb cases of coronavirus.

Complete lockdown on Saturdays & Sundays in Dehradun, Haridwar, Udham Singh Nagar, and Nainital except for essential services including operations of industrial units in multiple shifts, agricultural & construction activities, liquor shops, and hotels: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary pic.twitter.com/MRCtuo3ex8

— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2020

Borders of Haridwar district has been sealed till July 20 to stop the spread of Covid-19.

Border of Haridwar district with adjoining state of Uttar Pradesh has been sealed from today till 20th July in view of #COVID19 cases. Taking dip in rivers/bathing at ghats will not be allowed on 'Somvati Amavasya': Senthil Avoodai K Raj, SSP #Haridwar, Uttarakhand

— ANI (@ANI) July 18, 2020