Rajasthan reports 1,145 new COVID-19 infections, total increases to 45,555

India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 18-lakh mark on Monday, just two days after it went past 17 lakh, with 54,735 cases being reported in a day, while the recoveries crossed the 11-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

The total coronavirus cases surged to 18,03,696, while the death toll climbed to 38,135 with 771 people succumbing to the disease in a day, the data updated at 8 am showed.

The recoveries have mounted to 11,86,203, while there are 5,79,357 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country presently.

The recovery rate among COVID-19 patients has risen to 65.76 percent while the fatality rate has further dropped to 2.13 pc, the data stated.

The total number of confirmed cases also includes foreigners.

This was the fifth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000

According to the ICMR, a cumulative total of 2,02,02,858 samples have been tested up to August 2 with, 3,81,027 samples being tested on Sunday.

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03 August 2020

22:17 IST

Haryana: State registers 654 new cases and 7 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total tally rises to 37,173. The death count is at 440.

Haryana reported 654 new Coronavirus cases and 7 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 37,173 cases including 30,470 discharges and 440 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 6,263: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/Htfu9FuRvG

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

22:15 IST

Goa: 286 new cases were reported today. Total cases surge to 6,816, of which, 1,884 are active cases and 56 deaths.

Goa recorded 286 COVID-19 cases today, taking total cases to 6,816 including 4,876 recoveries and 56 deaths. There are 1,884 active cases in Goa: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/7qJNXtPxi8

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

22:14 IST

Rajasthan: State reports 1,145 new infections and 13 deaths today, taking the total number of cases to 45,555. The active count stands at 12,785.

Rajasthan recorded 1,145 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths today, taking total cases to 45,555 out of which 12,785 cases are active. A total of 32,051 patients have been discharged after treatment so far: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/xmGzbMGLSM

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

19:08 IST

Delhi: National capital records 805 new cases and 17 deaths today. The total cases increase to 1,38,482 that includes 4,021 deaths.

Delhi reports 805 #COVID19 cases, 937 recovered/discharged/migrated cases and 17 deaths today. The total cases here rise to 1,38,482 including 1,24,254 recovered/discharged/migrated cases and 4021 deaths: Government of Delhi pic.twitter.com/94gXtPJTiu

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

19:05 IST

Manipur: 84 new cases state's total tally to 2,920, of which, 1,147 cases are still active. So far, seven people have died, while the Recovery rate stands at 60.47%.

Manipur reported 84 cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 2,920 out of which 1,147 cases are active. Seven people have died in the state so far. Recovery rate stands at 60.47%: State government pic.twitter.com/v9izjXAvNw

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

18:14 IST

DCGI allows Serum Institute to conduct phase II+III trials of Oxford University vaccine COVISHIELD for COVID-19. (Read more)

17:32 IST

Centre issues guidelines for opening up of yoga institutes, gymnasiums amid COVID-19. (Read here)

17:31 IST

India has so far tested 2,02,02,858 COVID-19 samples. With 3,81,027 samples tested in the last 24 hours, the number of Test Per Million (TPM) has increased to 14,640.

#IndiaFightsCorona:

In a landmark achievement, India has tested 2,02,02,858 #COVID19 samples so far.

With 3,81,027 samples tested in the last 24 hours, the number of Test Per Million (TPM) has increased to 14640.#StaySafe #IndiaWillWin @ICMRDELHI pic.twitter.com/YddphQ2e2k

— #IndiaFightsCorona (@COVIDNewsByMIB) August 3, 2020

16:47 IST

Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad: Friends! I’m absolutely fine. To follow the protocol I have isolated myself at home for a few days as I had met Amit Shah Ji on Saturday evening for an official meeting. I’m working from home & following daily routine including Yoga & exercise. Also reading books & enjoying classical music.

Friends! I’m absolutely fine. To follow protocol I hv isolated myself at home for few days as I had met Amit Shah Ji on Saturday evening for n official meeting. I’m working from home & following daily routine including Yoga & exercise.Also reading books & enjoying classical music

— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) August 3, 2020

14:23 IST

Himachal Pradesh: State's total tally rises to 2,710, of which, 1,105 are active cases, 1,573 recoveries and 12 deaths.

Himachal Pradesh's #COVID19 case tally rises to 2,710. There are 1,105 active cases, 1,573 recovered cases and 12 deaths in the state: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/lPVg2su31N

— ANI (@ANI) August 3, 2020

12:09 IST

Rajasthan: 565  new COVID-19 cases, 242 recovered and 9 deaths reported in the state today, as of 10:30 am. Total number of cases in the state is now at 44,975, including 12,802 active cases & 715 deaths. (ANI input)

10:02 IST

ICMR COVID-19 data: Number of COVID-19 tests crosses 2 crore mark in India with 2,02,02,858 tests conducted till August 2. Of these, 3,81,027 tests were conducted yesterday.

COVID-19 Testing Update . For more details visit: https://t.co/dI1pqvXAsZ #ICMRFIGHTSCOVID19 #IndiaFightsCOVID19 #CoronaUpdatesInIndia #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/V0uWz0ZMVH

— ICMR (@ICMRDELHI) August 3, 2020

09:54 IST

India COVID-19 data: Coronavirus cases in India rise to 18,03,696 which includes 5,79,357active cases, 1,186,203 cured/discharged/migrated and 38,135 deaths as per the health ministry data. Single-day spike of 52,972 positive cases and 771 deaths in India in the last 24 hours.

06:47 IST

Andhra Pradesh reports 8,555 fresh COVID-19 cases taking total tally to 1,58,764. Toll rises to 1,474 with 67 new casualties while 6,272 more patients recover.

06:46 IST

Madhya Pradesh records highest single-day spike of 921 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking tally to 33,535. (PTI input)

06:45 IST

Gujarat's COVID-19 cases rise by 1,101 to 63,575; 22 deaths take toll to 2,487 as per the state health department. (PTI input)