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Highlights: Lockdown in Maharashtra extended till Aug 31 amid covid-19 outbreak

US reported almost 1,600 Covid-19 deaths in a single-day. Hong Kong, China sees new coronavirus infections rise. Mumbai, New Delhi eye contagion containment.

By Shankhyaneel Sarkar | Updated: Jul 30, 2020 00:44 IST
Highlights: Lockdown in Maharashtra extended till Aug 31 amid covid-19 outbreak

Xinjiang led the tally of fresh coronavirus cases as China reported 101 new infections across the country. Hong Kong has warned that the city could witness a full-scale outbreak of new infections. Arkansas, Florida, Montana and Oregon saw record deaths as US recorded close to 1,600 fresh Covid-19 deaths which is the highest in two and a half months.

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Delhi awaits to know if it has reached its herd immunity threshold as the city will begin its second round of serological study in the city. Mumbai recorded 700 fresh Covid-19 cases, lowest since May 12 as the city saw its doubling rate reach 69 days.

10:16 AM IST

Hanoi, Hong Kong ready for Covid-19 outbreak

Governments in Hanoi and Hong Kong have been readying themselves for a rise in number of coronavirus cases. Hong Kong premier Carrie Lam have asked authorities to step up their efforts. The government in Vietnam has also asked capital cities' authorities to prepare for a spurt in cases.

09:58 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh minister tests positive for Covid-19

A minister from Madhya Pradesh govt has tested positive for Covid-19. His wife has tested positive for coronavirus as well. Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj S Chouhan had also tested positive last week.

09:12 AM IST

Madhya Pradesh Covid-19 patients died by suicide

A patient admitted to a hospital in Madhya Pradesh's Chattarpur died by suicide.

08:08 AM IST

Bolivians line up to collect gas amid Covid-19 outbreak

An outbreak among the Yacimientos Petroliferos Fiscales Bolivianos workers led to issues with gas distribution and people lined up to collect gas with their canisters in the outskirts of capital La Paz.

07:59 AM IST

Victoria reports 295 fresh coronavirus cases

The Australian state of Victoria reported 295 Covid-19 cases. It had reported 384 new cases on Tuesday.

07:30 AM IST

Mizoram reports 23 new cases of Covid-19

Mizoram reported 23 fresh Covid-19 cases. The state tally has reached 384. All fresh cases were reported from capital Aizawl.

07:15 AM IST

US records close to 1,600 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours

US recorded its highest Covid-19 deaths in a single day in the last two and half months as 1,592 people succumbed to Covid-19. Montana and Florida reported record number of Covid-19 deaths.

First published: Jul 29, 2020 06:47 IST