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Highlights: Covid-19 lockdown in Kerala capital extended till July 28

India which stands the third worst-hit nation by the pandemic recorded its highest ever single day spike of 38,902 cases. The country's tally has now reached 1,077,618.

By Susmita Pakrasi | Updated: Jul 21, 2020 05:57 IST
Highlights: Covid-19 lockdown in Kerala capital extended till July 28

US continues to see massive spikes in the number of coronavirus cases rose by 1.4%. Texas reported more than 10,000 cases for the fifth consecutive day and Arizona reported a record number of Covid-19 deaths. The European Union is yet to finalise a economic recovery plan as the southern European nations expressed their displeasure accusing the northern counterparts of being ‘frugal’.

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India which stands the third worst-hit nation by the pandemic recorded its highest ever single day spike of 38,902 cases. The country's tally has now reached 1,077,618.

States such as Bihar and Karnataka saw spikes in Covid-19 cases and deaths. Bihar health minister said that the state is increasing its testing capabilities and asked citizens not to panic. More than 90 people have died in Karnataka due to Covid-19 in last 24 hours.

09:31 AM IST

India records 38,902 new Covid-19 cases, 543 deaths in last 24 hours

India records 38,902 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, compared to 34,884 cases. There has been a rise of 4,018 cases. India also reported 543 deaths. The number of people who died due to Covid-19 decreased when compared to Saturday's data.

<p>India records 38,902 new Covid-19 cases, 543 deaths in last 24 hours</p>
09:26 AM IST

Masks in Melbourne made mandatory

The triple-digit daily rise in Melbourne led to the local government making maks mandatory in Australia's victory. Citizens not wearing masks in Melbourne will be fined.

08:45 AM IST

Global daily virus toll at record-high for second-day straight

More than 259,000 cases were reported globally in the last 24 hours. Globally, 7,360 people have also died due to Covid-19.

07:59 AM IST

WHO says Brazil cases and deaths could have hit a plateau

Brazil's number of infections fell by almost 6,000 as the nation saw close to 28,500 cases. Deaths rates among Covid-19 patients also fell at in the last two days.

07:11 AM IST

More than 6 lakh dead due to Covid-19 globally

Global Covid-19 deaths have crossed the 6 lakh-mark.

First published: Jul 19, 2020 07:06 IST