Page 4 - 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.

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.

09:42 AM IST

Australia makes Covid-19 tests mandatory for Victoria visitors

People travelling to the state of Victoria will have to undergo Covid-19 test. The local govt made the new rule on Saturday.

09:17 AM IST

Kerala suspends weekend lockdown

Kerala intended to observe a complete lockdown this Sunday, but that plan was suspended for night curfew.

Kerala: Buses and autorickshaws ply on roads in Kottayam as state government suspends complete lockdown on Sundays. The state will continue to observe night curfew from 9pm to 5am on all days. pic.twitter.com/K1wV1Q7Ty5
— ANI (@ANI) June 28, 2020

09:13 AM IST

UK to lock down Leicester

UK has decided to lockdown the city of Leicester as cases surge in the city. The police of Leicester will ensure social distancing and adherence to rules.

08:32 AM IST

Germany reports 256 new cases

The number of coronavirus cases in Germany rose to 193,499. RKI showed that the nation reported 256 new cases and 3 deaths.

08:30 AM IST

Colombian with Covid-19 gives birth to non-infected child in coma

Diana Paola Angola gave birth to a child, prematurely by 14 weeks, in an induced coma. Diana had Covid-19 but the child is uninfected.

08:13 AM IST

Nagaland designs BSL-2 lab

Nagaland seeks to boost its testing capacity with a newly built BSL-2 lab.

Nagaland: S Pangnyu Phom, State Health Minister inaugurated the BSL-2 Lab at CIHSR, Dimapur yesterday. "The lab will enhance #COVID19 testing capacity & help test other diseases in the long run," said the minister. pic.twitter.com/S5xxbciG3j
— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2020

07:56 AM IST

South Korea reports 62 new cases

Seoul's KCDC says that the nation reported 62 new Covid-19 cases. South Korea has recorded 12,715 cases and 282 deaths.

07:22 AM IST

EU cannot list the 'number of safe countries'

EU is still to ready its list of safe countries where travelers can visit when they come for visiting Europe in July.

The EU cannot agree on a list of "safe countries" from where travellers could visit Europe in July, with some member states requiring more time to decide, diplomats said https://t.co/EaKJLExQ9P pic.twitter.com/jzv4H9H49Q
— AFP news agency (@AFP) June 27, 2020

06:54 AM IST

US Covid-19 cases cross 2.5 million mark

Covid-19 cases in the US crossed 2.5 million mark according the Johns Hopkins University tracker. Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Nevada are the states which have reported the highest number of cases.

06:50 AM IST

Western hemisphere makes up for 75% of the coronavirus cases

As global Covid-19 cases reach 10 million, it was Asia, Europe and Americas which reported the highest number of cases. Asia has reported only 20% of the global cases.

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.