The Morning Standard - June 20, 2020

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June 20, 2020

Delhi Sees Surge In Testing, Confusion Prevails Over Number Of Samples

The Covid-19 testing rate in Delhi has increased with as many as 13,074 samples being tested on Thursday, as per the government bulletin released on Friday evening. Correspondingly, the national capital also saw the highest number of new cases with 3,137 positive cases being reported.

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Not Able To Bring Down Positive Cases, Guguram Headed For Complete Lockdown

Gurugram might be heading for a complete lockdown as the Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Haryana. On Friday, 525 new cases were reported in the state taking the total number of cases to 9,743. Gurugram is the most affected district in the state with 4,136 cases and 55 deaths. District authorities have proposed a plan to completely lock down the millennium city for at least ten days to curb the growth of the disease, sources said.

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NSUI Holds Blood Donation Camp To Help Migrants

The students of various Delhi colleges and members of National Student Union Of India (NSUI) on Friday organised a blood donation camp and compensated migrant labourers with ₹1 lakh amid lockdown.

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Doctors, HCWs With High-Risk Exposure To Covid To Be Quarantined For A Week Initially

The quarantine period for healthcare workers with highrisk exposure to confirmed Covid-19 cases has been reduced from 14 days to one week initially, according to the latest advisory by the Union Health Ministry issued on Thursday.

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