Highlights: IMC issues red alert for medics as 99 doctors die from Covid-19

Till now, 268 police personnel, 30 doctors, 43 nurses and 62 government officials in West Bengal have been infected with Covid-19, chief minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday.

More than 45,000 samples were tested for Covid-19 by the Uttar Pradesh Government on Tuesday, the highest single-day tests conducted by any state, said Alok Kumar, Secretary to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

"Yesterday we tested more than 45,000 samples for COVID-19. This is the highest test conducted by any state in a single day. Our positivity still lies below 4 per cent," informed Kumar in a tweet.

Yesterday we, @UPGovt, tested more than 45000 samples for COVID-19. This is the highest test conducted by any state in a single day. Our positivity still lies below 4%. @CMOfficeUP @ShishirGoUP @rmulko @IasAlok @AmitGhoshIAS @Amitguptaias

— ALOK KUMAR (@74_alok) July 15, 2020

As Russia continues to ease Covid-19 restrictions, authorities on Wednesday lifted mandatory two-week self-quarantine for those arriving in the country.

Starting Wednesday, both Russian and international travellers will have to either provide coronavirus test results at the border or take a test within three days of arrival in Russia.

Self-quaratine will remain mandatory for those who test positive for the virus or whose health deteriorates upon arrival.

As many as 1,320 people were infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday, taking the taking tally of total positive cases to 20,173. The number of recovered cases in the state till now stands at 13,019: Government of Bihar

Goa CM Sawant announced that the state will observe Janta Curfew on August 10 from 8pm to 6 am.

'Janta Curfew' to be observed in the state from 8 pm to 6 am till 10th August, in view of rising #COVID19 cases. Only medical services to be allowed: Pramod Sawant, Goa Chief Minister (file pic) pic.twitter.com/hNIbnsw69s

— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020

Pyeongtaek which is home to the largest US overseas military base wants American soldiers to get tested before they arrive. South Korea reported 39 fresh Covid-19 cases today.

Kejriwal thanks the central govt, NGOs and opposition parties for helping the Delhi govt fight Covid-19.

If the Delhi Government had decided to battle #COVID19 alone, we would have failed. That is why we went to everyone including central government, NGOs & religious organisations. I thank all parties including BJP and Congress: Arvind Kejriwal Delhi CM https://t.co/gCslxxgUac pic.twitter.com/81Je6HZQvG

— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020

ICMR conducted 3 lakh tests all over the country in last 24 hours.

Over 3 lakh COVID-19 tests done in last 24 hours: ICMR

Read @ANI Story | https://t.co/CNB5QQxXQI pic.twitter.com/ZSSSvZR5Fx

— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) July 15, 2020

Pune to remain under lockdown. Second phase begins from July 18.

Maharashtra: The second phase of lockdown will commence from July 18th till July 23rd. Medical stores, dairies, hospitals and essential services will be allowed to remain open. #COVID19

— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020

Haryana minister Anil Vij said restrictions will be implemented on areas bordering Delhi to stop spread of Covid-19.

India recorded 29,429 new cases and 582 deaths in 24-hours.

Mizoram has 79 active cases of Covid-19 and zero deaths so far.

Mizoram reports 5 new #COVID19 positive cases; the total number of cases in the state stands at 238 including 79 active cases and 159 cured/discharged: State Chief Minister, Zoramthanga pic.twitter.com/0MxObL6Lpw

— ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2020

Germany recorded 351 cases of Covid-19 which brought their number of total cases to 199,726. With three deaths, death toll reached 9,071.

Mexico reported 7,051 new cases and 836 new deaths. Mexico now has 311,486 cases and 36,327 deaths.

Texas Covid-19 cases rose by 10,677 and 133 deaths were recorded. Missouri also saw 1,029 fresh cases recorded.