COVID-19 Live Updates, June 18: Union Minister Amit Shah to meet senior officers of Delhi-NCR on COVID-19 crisis
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New Delhi : The coronavirus cases in the country reached 3,66,946, while the death toll due to the deadly virus crossed the 12,000 mark to reach 12,237. Yesterday the death toll rose by over 2,000 fatalities after the states updated their data after reconciliation. India is at fourth rank in worst-hit nations of the world from the COVID-19. Only US, Brazil and Russia is ahead of India in terms of total cases.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also concluded the two-day meeting with CMs of 15 states and UTs, yesterday. After the meet, PM Modi had said that the discipline shown by the citizens helped the government in containing the exponential growth of the virus and the timely measures taken also helped in curbing the spread. PM Modi also emphasised on testing and expanding the health infrastructure of the country so that a person found infected person can be traced, isolated and treated.
COVID-19 Live Updates, June 18: Union Minister Amit Shah to meet senior officers of Delhi-NCR on COVID-19 crisis
Here are the LIVE Updates on coronavirus from across the country:
11:25 am: To make India self-reliant in the energy sector, a major step is being taken today: PM Narendra Modi
11:22 am: India will turn this COVID19 crisis into an opportunity. It has taught India to be self-reliant. India to reduce its dependence on imports: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses at the launch of auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining
COVID-19 Live Updates, June 18: Union Minister Amit Shah to meet senior officers of Delhi-NCR on COVID-19 crisis
Record 12,881 new infections in last 24 hrs take India's COVID-19 tally to..
11:20 am: Everyone participating in this event from home and abroad are most welcome. Having such an event in this challenging time & all of you joining it, is a big message in itself: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
11:15 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the launching of auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining, via video conference.
11:10 am: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold a meeting today at 12 PM with senior administrative officers of Delhi-NCR, in view of COVID-19 management and situation in the national capital.
10:45 am: The total number of cases in the state stands at 4512, of which 3047 have recovered and 1451 cases are active: Odisha Government
10:30 am: Delhi: Several banquet halls in the national capital are being turned into quarantine facilities by the government in view of the rise in #COVID19 cases; visuals from Shehnai Banquet located in front of LNJP Hospital on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg.
10:00 am: Bengaluru: Students arrive at Mount Carmel College for Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2020 English paper. The Principal says, "we have sanitised the college premises. Hand sanitisers are available in corridors and classrooms. Social distancing to be maintained in classrooms".
9:20 am: India reports the highest single-day spike of 12881 new #COVID19 cases in last 24 hours; 334 deaths reported. Total number of positive cases now stands at 366946 including 160384 active cases, 194325 cured/discharged/migrated & 12237 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
9:10 am: Mumbai: BJP leader Dr Kirit Somaiya has written to Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal seeking withdrawal of June 13 BMC circular stating that private laboratories should not give COVID19 positive reports directly to the patients.
9:00 am: Out of 317 samples tested, no COVID-19 positive case has been reported. Total number of positive cases in the state stands at 193, of which 90 are active, and 103 have recovered: S Pangnyu Phom, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland
8:50 am: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has been given additional charge of the health ministry and other departments allocated to Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain. Jain tested for positive COVID19 yesterday.
8:20 am: We have organized a walk from Vidhana Soudha (to Cubbon Park) to create awareness about the importance of wearing a mask as a preventive measure against COVID19. We are celebrating 'Mask Day' at all district headquarters today: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru
8:00 am: Uttarakhand: Tourism industry badly affected due to #Coronavirus outbreak. Manu Kochar, a hotelier in Dehradun, says, “Hotel industry is the worst hit. Over 2.5 lakh people have lost their employment in the state. We haven't got any permission yet for hotels to resume operations"
7:40 am: An Air India flight AI 1317 carrying 116 Indians from Auckland, New Zealand landed at Chandigarh International Airport yesterday
7:30 am: Mizoram reports 9 new #COVID19 positive cases; the total number of cases in the state stands at 130 including 129 active cases and 1 cured/discharged: Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Mizoram
7:20 am: Karnataka: Sanitization work was undertaken yesterday at examination centres in Shivamogga ahead of II Pre-University (II PU) english exam to be held today
7:10 am: Maharashtra:Commuters at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus were seen standing at markings made on floor to ensure social distancing in view of COVID19.Western Railway&Central Railway have resumed their selected suburban services for employees engaged in essential services.
7:00 am: 8 people who have returned from foreign countries under Vande Bharat Mission have tested negative for COVID19 and are placed under institutional quarantine: Dr Amit Malakar, Indore Nodal Officer, Madhya Pradesh
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| COVID-19 Live Updates, June 18: Union Minister Amit Shah to meet senior officers of Delhi-NCR on COVID-19 crisis |
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New Delhi : The coronavirus cases in the country reached 3,66,946, while the death toll due to the deadly virus crossed the 12,000 mark to reach 12,237. Yesterday the death toll rose by over 2,000 fatalities after the states updated their data after reconciliation. India is at fourth rank in worst-hit nations of the world from the COVID-19. Only US, Brazil and Russia is ahead of India in terms of total cases.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also concluded the two-day meeting with CMs of 15 states and UTs, yesterday. After the meet, PM Modi had said that the discipline shown by the citizens helped the government in containing the exponential growth of the virus and the timely measures taken also helped in curbing the spread. PM Modi also emphasised on testing and expanding the health infrastructure of the country so that a person found infected person can be traced, isolated and treated.
COVID-19 Live Updates, June 18: Union Minister Amit Shah to meet senior officers of Delhi-NCR on COVID-19 crisis
Here are the LIVE Updates on coronavirus from across the country:
11:25 am: To make India self-reliant in the energy sector, a major step is being taken today: PM Narendra Modi
11:22 am: India will turn this COVID19 crisis into an opportunity. It has taught India to be self-reliant. India to reduce its dependence on imports: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses at the launch of auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining
COVID-19 Live Updates, June 18: Union Minister Amit Shah to meet senior officers of Delhi-NCR on COVID-19 crisis
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| COVID-19 Live Updates, June 18: Union Minister Amit Shah to meet senior officers of Delhi-NCR on COVID-19 crisis |
Record 12,881 new infections in last 24 hrs take India's COVID-19 tally to..
11:20 am: Everyone participating in this event from home and abroad are most welcome. Having such an event in this challenging time & all of you joining it, is a big message in itself: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
11:15 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the launching of auction of 41 coal mines for commercial mining, via video conference.
11:10 am: Union Home Minister Amit Shah to hold a meeting today at 12 PM with senior administrative officers of Delhi-NCR, in view of COVID-19 management and situation in the national capital.
10:45 am: The total number of cases in the state stands at 4512, of which 3047 have recovered and 1451 cases are active: Odisha Government
10:30 am: Delhi: Several banquet halls in the national capital are being turned into quarantine facilities by the government in view of the rise in #COVID19 cases; visuals from Shehnai Banquet located in front of LNJP Hospital on Jawaharlal Nehru Marg.
10:00 am: Bengaluru: Students arrive at Mount Carmel College for Karnataka 2nd PUC Exam 2020 English paper. The Principal says, "we have sanitised the college premises. Hand sanitisers are available in corridors and classrooms. Social distancing to be maintained in classrooms".
9:20 am: India reports the highest single-day spike of 12881 new #COVID19 cases in last 24 hours; 334 deaths reported. Total number of positive cases now stands at 366946 including 160384 active cases, 194325 cured/discharged/migrated & 12237 deaths: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
9:10 am: Mumbai: BJP leader Dr Kirit Somaiya has written to Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal seeking withdrawal of June 13 BMC circular stating that private laboratories should not give COVID19 positive reports directly to the patients.
9:00 am: Out of 317 samples tested, no COVID-19 positive case has been reported. Total number of positive cases in the state stands at 193, of which 90 are active, and 103 have recovered: S Pangnyu Phom, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of Nagaland
8:50 am: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has been given additional charge of the health ministry and other departments allocated to Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain. Jain tested for positive COVID19 yesterday.
8:20 am: We have organized a walk from Vidhana Soudha (to Cubbon Park) to create awareness about the importance of wearing a mask as a preventive measure against COVID19. We are celebrating 'Mask Day' at all district headquarters today: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa in Bengaluru
8:00 am: Uttarakhand: Tourism industry badly affected due to #Coronavirus outbreak. Manu Kochar, a hotelier in Dehradun, says, “Hotel industry is the worst hit. Over 2.5 lakh people have lost their employment in the state. We haven't got any permission yet for hotels to resume operations"
7:40 am: An Air India flight AI 1317 carrying 116 Indians from Auckland, New Zealand landed at Chandigarh International Airport yesterday
7:30 am: Mizoram reports 9 new #COVID19 positive cases; the total number of cases in the state stands at 130 including 129 active cases and 1 cured/discharged: Department of Information & Public Relations, Government of Mizoram
7:20 am: Karnataka: Sanitization work was undertaken yesterday at examination centres in Shivamogga ahead of II Pre-University (II PU) english exam to be held today
7:10 am: Maharashtra:Commuters at Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus were seen standing at markings made on floor to ensure social distancing in view of COVID19.Western Railway&Central Railway have resumed their selected suburban services for employees engaged in essential services.
7:00 am: 8 people who have returned from foreign countries under Vande Bharat Mission have tested negative for COVID19 and are placed under institutional quarantine: Dr Amit Malakar, Indore Nodal Officer, Madhya Pradesh
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