Highlights: 2,033 fresh coronavirus cases in Delhi, recovery rate nears 75%

An elderly man admitted to a hospital here with symptoms of coronavirus allegedly committed suicide by jumping from second floor of the medical institute on Wednesday, police said. He was admitted to Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) in Pratap Nagar, they said.

His Covid-19 test report came negative, minutes before he took the extreme step, police said, adding he was not aware of the test result.

12 people have died due to Covid-19 and 1,062 people were infected on a single day in Andhra Pradesh. The state has 22,259 cases.

1062 new #COVID19 positive cases, 12 deaths, 1332 discharged in last 24 hours in the Andhra Pradesh. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 22,259 including 11,101 discharged and 264 deaths: State Command Control Room pic.twitter.com/PhyccBpaeh

— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2020

The Asian Development Bank has sold US dollar bonds and raised $4 billion to help Asian nation fight off the effects of Covid-19.

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren has kept himself under home quarantine after his colleague tested positive for Covid-19.

Russia's Covid-19 cases have crossed the 700,000 mark with 6,562 new cases and 173 deaths.

Puducherry recorded highest ever single-day spike as it recorded 112 case of Covid-19.

Puducherry registers highest ever single day spurt of 112 #COVID19 cases, taking aggregate number of those infected in the UT to 1,151.

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 8, 2020

Rajasthan saw 6 casualties due to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours. The state has 21,577 cases of Covid-19.

173 #COVID19 positive cases, 6 deaths, 8 recovered and 6 discharged today 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 pic.twitter.com/RpOdYPI9Ok

— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2020

A minister in Jharkhand's cabinet has tested positive for Covid-19. The minister is also said to have met CM Hemant Soren as well.

Union minister Prahlad Patel said that reopening of historic sites will be done after consulting with state governments. He said that work is the tourism industry needs to resume soon.

Monuments should be opened in consultation with the state governments and following #COVID19 precautions. Today, around 800 monuments including Taj Mahal are still closed but we have to resume work soon: Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel pic.twitter.com/Q8lJy8QgAm

— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2020

Brazil president Bolsonaro tested positive for Covid-19. PM Modi tweeted to the Brazil president wishing him a quick recovery.

Meu amigo Presidente @jairbolsonaro, minhas orações e melhores votos por sua rápida recuperação.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 8, 2020

Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa seen holding an emergency meeting with deputy CM Dr A Narayan. Karnataka has 26,815 recorded Covid-19 cases.

Bengaluru: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa holds an emergency meeting with Deputy CM Dr Ashwath Narayan & other ministers over #COVID19 situation in state.

Total number of positive cases in Karnataka stands at 26,815 including 11,098 recovered & 416 deaths, as per the last bulletin. pic.twitter.com/ZJhILP3all

— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2020

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's coronavirus emergency cabinet is considering limiting number of its citizens and residents returning home from abroad.

India reported 500 fresh Covid-19 cases compared 22,252 cases in July 7.

Germany reported 197,341 total cases and 397 new cases in the last 24 hours. 12 deaths have also been reported.

Parents in Bihar's Muzaffarpur are concerned that mid-day meals are not provided to children. Parents also claim that the govt is not doing enough to provide children food.

Muzaffarpur: Children studying in government schools are allegedly not being provided with mid-day meals as promised by state govt, in view of closure of schools due to #COVID19. A parent says,"Mid-day meal is not being provided, govt has not done anything on this yet." #Bihar pic.twitter.com/ijIjni0moR

— ANI (@ANI) July 8, 2020