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

As Covid-19 cases exceeded 10 million mark globally, nations are constantly trying to enforce social distancing to save their citizens. US, Brazil, India and Mexico report high number of cases. India's PM asked citizens to exercise extra caution as monsoon advances.

By Susmita Pakrasi | Updated: Jun 29, 2020 00:11 IST
Highlights: 221 new Covid-19 positive cases and 7 deaths reported in MP today

There is no decline in global coronavirus cases with the US, Mexico, India and Brazil reporting a high number of cases. Russia saw a slight dip but daily reported cases continue to remain over 6,000. Italy reported eight deaths and 175 new cases as the nation fights back from the pandemic. South Korea and China report new cases as both these governments continue to control second-wave outbreaks. Globally the number of cases recorded has crossed a grim milestone of ten million.

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Florida, Missouri, Mississippi, Washington and several other states’ reopening plans were hit as cases surged in the US. The halted reopening of Washington forced Trump and Pence to cancel a reelection campaign event. As India reports high number of cases, PM Modi asked people to remain extra-cautious as monsoon approaches the country.

01:48 PM IST

Maharashtra CM says lockdown will not be lifted in the state

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said as the surge in cases and number of infections continue to surge the state shall not lift its lockdown on June 30. He further added that the number of relaxations will be gradually increased.

<p>Maharashtra CM says lockdown will not be lifted in the state</p>
01:46 PM IST

'No service to violators': Iran hardens stance on masks in public areas

Iran's president Hassan Rouhani said that not wearing masks in public will welcome fines and will be a rule in Iran until June 22.

01:21 PM IST

Russia's dip in daily cases continue

Russia reported 6,791 new coronavirus cases. New daily rise in Covid-19 cases have seen a downward trend.

01:19 PM IST

Pakistan reports 4,072 new cases

Pakistan's Covid-19 tally crossed 2 lakh after the nation reported 4,072 fresh cases. 4,118 people have died so far in Pakistan.

01:18 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah says Centre and Kejriwal-led govt fighting Covid-19 at war footing

Home minister Amit Shah said Kejriwal-led Delhi govt and the Centre are battling the pandemic together and that too on war-footing while speaking to ANI in an exclusive interview. He said there is no controversies despite political statements which were made earlier.

12:17 PM IST

Chennai observes complete lockdown

Aminjikarai in Chennai bear a deserted look as city observes complete lockdown.

11:51 AM IST

Brazil’s Covid-19 tally crosses 1.3 million; death toll at 57,070

More than 38,000 people tested positive and 1,109 lost their lives due to the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, Brazil's health ministry said. The country has registered 1,313,667 cases and 57,070 deaths due to the infection, reports Reuters.

11:32 AM IST

We need to be even more careful during 'Unlock': PM Modi

Prime Minsiter Narendra Modi during his 'Maan Ki Baat' address pointed out that people need to be even more careful now during 'Unlock' phase as compared to 'Lockdown' phase. He appealed all citizens to not be careless, reports ANI.

11:25 AM IST

Covid-19 has surely changed the way we live, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi said that the coronavirus pandemic has certainly changed the way in which people spend their lives. The pandemic has taught people to value life, family relations and rediscover themselves.

11:18 AM IST

During 'Unlock', crucial to fight Covid and strengthen economy , says PM

Prime Minister Modi also highlighted that the country has moved out of lockdown and has entered into a phase of unlock. He said that during this period, defeating Covid-19 and strengthening economy is important.

11:08 AM IST

No one imagined that fight against Covid would go on for so long, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 66th 'Mann Ki Baat' address mentioned that six or seven months earlier, no one ever thought a pandemic like Covid-19 would come come up and the fight against it would continue for so long.

11:00 AM IST

PM Modi to begin his 'Mann Ki Baat' address shortly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his 'Mann Ki Baat' address at 11 this morning. This is the 66th episode of the series where the Prime Minister is expected to talk about the India's progress in fight against Covid-19 and the way forward

10:26 AM IST

BSF Covid-19 cases inch towards 950

There were 33 new cases reported among the Border Security Forces personnel taking the tally to 944. 5 personnel have died so far.

10:08 AM IST

2 week quarantine on British travellers

Travellers from the British mainland will have to go through a two-week quarantine when they reach Ireland. The Irish parliament is yet to arrive on a decision which designates UK as a safe country.

09:47 AM IST

India records 19,906 cases, 410 deaths in last 24 hours

India's Covid-19 cases continue to rise as the nation records another record spike of 19,906 new cases in one day. Nationwide deaths reported in last 24 hours is 410.

<p>India records 19,906 cases, 410 deaths in last 24 hours</p>

First published: Jun 28, 2020 06:41 IST