Here are 10 updates1) In Andhra Pradesh, the state government has decided that people suffering from fever, breathlessness, and decreasing oxygen levels will be admitted to hospitals irrespective of Covid-19 test as waiting for test results would delay their treatment.
Meanwhile, lockdown restrictions in Nellore city have been extended till August 23.2) In Karnataka, state health department has modified guidelines for international passengers and if they don't have symptoms they must be in home quarantine for 14 days.3) India today reported a record single-day spike of 64,399 cases, taking the tally past 21.5 lakh.
4) The death toll climbed to 43,379 with 861 more fatalities. The total coronavirus cases in India has risen to 21,53,010, it.