Highlights: 221 new Covid-19 positive cases and 7 deaths reported in MP today

We have decided to extend the lockdown in Manipur for another 15 days from July 1 to 15, State Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Sunday.

Nepal on Sunday reported 463 new cases of coronavirus as the infection spread to all 7 districts of the South-asian nation.

The total tally now stands at 12,772. While the number of deaths stood at 28.

Let us examine the situation keenly for two to three days. If need be, Cabinet will be convened in three to four days to discuss proposals for the lockdown, alternatives and other related issues and a decision will be taken, says Telangana Chief Minister's Office as Covid-19 cases continue to surge in the state.

Private medical establishments in the state cannot deny or refuse treatment to Covid-19 patients or those with related symptoms, orders Karnataka Government, reports ANI.

Private medical establishments in the state cannot deny or refuse treatment to #COVID19 patients or those with related symptoms: Karnataka Government pic.twitter.com/XNsOqOPqQG

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2020

With face masks on, French voters return to delayed municipal elections

Voters in France donned face masks to cast their ballots on Sunday in a delayed second round of country-wide municipal elections, a mid-term test for President Emmanuel Macron and his ruling party which could fail to win a single big city. (Reuters)

At least five more inmates lodged in Delhi jails have tested positive for coronavirus, ANI reported.

While 45 inmates have tested Covid-19 positive so far, 75 cases were reported among jail staff members.

In Assam, large crowds witnessed at essential shops ahead of complete lockdown foisted on entire Kamrup Metropolitan in Guwahati from midnight today. The lockdown will stay in effect for 14 days, due to rise in Covid-19 cases.

Assam: People buy essentials in Guwahati before complete lockdown foisted on entire Kamrup Metropolitan from midnight today for the next 14 days, due to rise in #COVID19 cases. A local says," Govt is doing what they should. We should also be careful and follow all precautions." pic.twitter.com/9hI7MOUoMz

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2020

In the last 48 hours, 1 death and 150 new Covid-19 positive cases have been reported in Maharashtra Police; the total number of positive cases rises to 4666 and the death toll is at 57: Maharashtra Police

More than 10 million people have been infected with coronavirus worldwide, according to AFP tally.

Shopping malls will re-open in Gurugram and Faridabad districts from July 1 following the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) issued by the central government, news agency ANI reported citing Haryana Government.

A minister of Bihar government tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday. The minister is under quarantine in Katihar, news agency ANI reported.

Two days ago, he held a meeting at the state secretariat.

Japan's Tokyo recorded 60 new coronavirus infections on Sunday, hitting the highest daily total since May 4, Reuters reported.

Fifty prisoners of the Akola district jail tested positive for coronavirus in Maharashtra.

The district jail currently has nearly 300 prisoners, news agency PTI reported quoting an jail official.

The death toll due to Covid-19 rose to 21 in Odisha after the state recorded three new fatalities on Sunday, health official said.

Infections in Andhra continue to surge as the state reported 813 new cases of Covid-19. 169 people have died so far.

In the last 24 hours, 813 new #COVID19 cases and 12 deaths have been reported in Andhra Pradesh. Total number of positive cases stand at 13098 including 7021 active cases and 169 deaths: State COVID-19 Nodal Officer

— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2020