Switch to हिंदी

Health, Fitness, Beauty & Diet | Pregnancy & Parenting | Diseases & Home Remedies | TheHealthSite.com

हिंदी
  • Health A-Z
  • Home Remedies
  • Diseases
    • Type 1 Diabetes
    • Type 2 Diabetes
    • Cancer
    • Heart Attack
    • Pneumonia
    • Diseases A-Z
  • Diet & Fitness
    • Weight Management
    • Exercise & Body Building
    • Diet & Recipes
    • Yoga
  • Coronavirus
  • News
  • Pregnancy
    • Conceiving
    • Infertility
    • Labour & Delivery
    • Pregnancy week-by-week
    • Breastfeeding
    • Baby Names
  • Beauty
    • Skin
    • Hair
    • Grooming
  • Photos
  • Videos
Home / Health News / MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan tests positive for COVID-19 even as cases inch towards 14 lakh in India

MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan tests positive for COVID-19 even as cases inch towards 14 lakh in India

COVID-19 cases in India continue to rise alarmingly. Now, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, took to Twitter to confirm news that he has tested positive for the virus.

By: Jahnavi Sarma   | | Published: July 25, 2020 3:39 pm
Tags: Coronavirus  coronavirus health news  coronavirus outbreak  covid-19 testing  
COVID-19
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj singh Chouhan tests positive for COVID-19.

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has tested positive for COVID-19. This information was shared by the CM on his Twitter handle. In the tweet, Chouhan wrote, “My dear people, I was having symptoms of #COVID19, after the test my report has come positive. I appeal to all my colleagues that whoever has come in contact with me, get corona test done. People close to me must move to quarantine.” Also Read - Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Tests Positive For COVID-19, CM Under Self Isolation

In another tweet, Chouhan said, “I am following all the guidelines of #COVID19. I will quarantine myself according to the doctor’s advice. I appeal to the people of my state to be careful, just a little carelessness invites coronavirus. I made every effort to avoid it, but people used to come and meet me for various reasons.” Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that in his absence Ministers Narottam Mishra, Bhupendra Singh, Vishwas Sarang will hold meetings adding that, “I myself will continue to make every effort to control #COVID19 during treatment.” Earlier, State Cooperative Minister Arvind Bhadoria had also found to be coronavirus positive. He continues to be under treatment. Also Read - Third booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine and how it may affect your immunity



Cases in India show upward surge

Even as India races to develop a cure for the COVID-19 virus, and despite all safety protocols in place for the last four months to contain the pandemic outbreak, the number of positive cases are increasing drastically each day. A total of 48,916 fresh cases were reported on Saturday after 49,310 on Friday taking the total to 98,226 — touching almost a lakh in less than two days. Also Read - Noida-based pharma firm develops oral Remdesivir to treat COVID-19

Crisis in the hinterlands

In the last 24 hours, 787 people succumbed to the deadly virus, as there is a huge surge in cases in the hinterlands. According to the latest data available on the website of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, total number of cases in India reached 13,36,861 of which 31,388 people have lost their lives while 8,49,432 have recovered. The total number of active cases are 4,56,071 cases. The ministry stated that the recovery rate is 63.53 per cent. The highest spike in cases was reported from Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Andhra Pradesh.

Updates from states

Maharashtra has recorded 3,57,117 Covid cases out of which 13,132 people have lost their lives, followed by Tamil Nadu with total 1,99,749 cases, and 3,320 deaths. Delhi has registered 1,28,389 cases out of which 3,777 people have lost their lives. Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Sikkim, Manipur and Mizoram administrations have effectively implemented that safety protocol for last four months. These places have reported zero deaths so far and the recovery rate is more than 60 per cent.

Ladakh has reported two deaths due to Covid-19 so far, there are 209 active cases. A total 1,035 people have recovered from the deadly virus. Nagaland has recorded one death, the active Covid-19 cases in the state are 701 and 537 people have recovered. The government is making all efforts to come up with a vaccine against the novel coronavirus so that human lives can be saved. The authorities have started human trials of indigenous vaccines in six cities.

(With inputs from IANS)

Published : July 25, 2020 3:39 pm
Read Disclaimer

High carb, plant-based diets improve blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes

High carb, plant-based diets improve blood sugar levels in type 1 diabetes

Add layers to your homemade face masks to make it more effective against the COVID-19 virus

Add layers to your homemade face masks to make it more effective against the COVID-19 virus

Please Wait. Article Loading ....

Coronavirus Updates

Coronavirus Updates

Stay Informed, Be Safe

  • Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Tests Positive For COVID-19, CM Under Self Isolation
  • Coronavirus New Variant Symptoms: COVID-19 Second Wave Brings New Symptoms, Don't Ignore Them
  • Woman Dies Two Days After Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Jab, Cremated Without Post-Mortem In Hyderabad
  • Covid-19 patients with poor lifestyle habits are at a higher risk of death
  • Brain damage from COVID-19 infection is a reality even in absence of virus in the brain

Health Calculators

BMI Calculator
bmi Calculator
Ideal Body Weight
ideal body weight
Daily Calorie Intake
Daily calorie intake
Calories Burned
calories burned

Related Stories

Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Tests Positive For COVID-19, CM Under Self Isolation

Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Tests Positive For COVID-19, CM Under Self Isolation

Coronavirus New Variant Symptoms: COVID-19 Second Wave Brings New Symptoms, Don't Ignore Them

Coronavirus New Variant Symptoms: COVID-19 Second Wave Brings New Symptoms, Don't Ignore Them

Third booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine and how it may affect your immunity

Third booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine and how it may affect your immunity

Noida-based pharma firm develops oral Remdesivir to treat COVID-19

Noida-based pharma firm develops oral Remdesivir to treat COVID-19

COVID-19: What Is The Current Status Of Clinical Trials On Herbal Immunity Boosters?

COVID-19: What Is The Current Status Of Clinical Trials On Herbal Immunity Boosters?

Health News in Hindi

राहुल गांधी हुए कोरोना पॉजिटिव, ट्वीट कर दी जानकारी, कांग्रेस के वरिष्ठ नेता आनंद शर्मा भी संक्रमित होने के बाद हॉस्पिटल में हुए भर्ती

गर्मियों में खुद को कूल रखने के लिए रकुल प्रीत पीती हैं जौ का पानी, जानिए क्‍या है इसके फायदे

Bigg Boss फेम का गलत दवाइयां खाने से बिगड़ गया चेहरा, कभी लगती थी ‘अप्सरा’ अब चेहरा देखना पसंद नहीं कर रहे फैंस, देखें तस्वीरें

कोरोना वैक्सीन लगवाने के बाद सिर्फ महिलाओं को ही हो रहे ये 5 साइड-इफेक्ट, पीरियड की डेट तक हो रही चेंज

अभिनेत्री समीरा रेड्डी के साथ उनके दोनों बच्चों को भी हुआ कोरोना संक्रमण, एक्ट्रेस ने बताया बच्चों में दिखे कोविड संक्रमण के कौन-से लक्षण

Read All

Recent Posts

  • People With High-risk Allergies Can Safely Take Covid Vaccine, Say Experts
  • Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi Tests Positive For COVID-19
  • Arvind Kejriwal’s Wife Tests Positive For COVID-19, CM Under Self Isolation
  • Shilpa Shetty Chooses This Yoga Asana to Keep Her Muscles and Joints Flexible During the Lockdown
  • Coronavirus New Variant Symptoms: COVID-19 Second Wave Brings New Symptoms, Don’t Ignore Them

About The health Site

TheHealthSite.com is India's largest health site with more than 40 lakh unique visitors per month. We focus on fitness, beauty, health, pregnancy and more.

Most popular health and wellness website in India in 2012 at the Website of the year awards.

health@corp.india.com
+91 – 22 – 6697 1234
Landline Phone number 91 – 22 – 2490 0302.

ZEE ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES LTD, 18th floor, A-Wing, Marathon Futurex, N. M. Joshi Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013.

Useful Links

  • Weight Loss
  • Keto Diet Tips
  • Skin Care Tips
  • Intermittent Fasting
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Ashwagandha
  • Cancer
  • Pneumonia
  • Diarrhoea
  • Dengue
  • Typhoid
  • Tuberculosis
  • Chickenpox
  • Chikungunya
  • Depression
  • Hepatitis
  • Diabetes
  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Arthritis
  • Swine Flu
  • Baby Names
  • Cough and cold
  • Heart Attack
  • Breast Cancer
  • Ebola Virus
  • Dengue
  • Malaria
  • International Yoga Day
  • Hypotension
  • Heart Failure
  • Asthma
  • Brain Tumour
  • Celebrity Fitness
  • Goitre
  • HIV/AIDS

We respect your privacy

  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us
  • Author Profiles

Copyright © 2021 Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited. All rights reserved.