67,000 cases of coronavirus infection were recorded in a matter of 24 hours, taking the total tally to 23.9 lakh in the world’s third-worst infected country.
Coronavirus cases continue to rise rapidly across the country, with India reporting its biggest single-day spike in new Covid-19 cases.
67,000 cases of coronavirus infection were recorded in a matter of 24 hours, taking the total tally to 23.9 lakh in the world’s third-worst infected country, according to the Health Ministry’s data this morning. Over 16.9 lakh patients have recovered while over 47,000 deaths have been recorded since the beginning of the pandemic.
Wednesday was a sixth consecutive day that India reported over 60,000 cases of coronavirus.
Meanwhile, Mahant Nritya Gopal Das (82), chief of Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirtha Kshetra Trust, has been found Covid-19 positive.
On August 5, Nritya Gopal Das had attended Ram Temple Bhoomi Pujan ceremony. This event in Ayodhya was attended by 175 people including seers from across the country, PM Modi, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and UP CM Yogi Adityanath. He was also seen sitting on the stage along with other dignitaries. PM modi and Yogi Adityanath also greeted him on the stage.
Nritya Gopal Das had reached Mathura on Wednesday to celebrate Janmashtami. On Thursday morning, his health condition suddenly deteriorated. The Chief Medical Officer of the nearby hospital along with the health team reached the spot and conducted a test after which he was found to be positive.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath enquired about Nritya Gopal Das’ health over a phone call. Yogi has spoken to Dr Naresh Trehan and asked him to admit Das to Medanta Hospital.
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