The Health Minister said it would take substantive time for herd immunity to develop so as to be able to cover about 70% of the population. You can track coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates at the national and State levels here. Read more2.00 pm | Czech RepublicCzech Republic Health Minister resigns amid virus surgeThe Czech Republic’s Health Minister has resigned amid a record rise of coronavirus infections. It also reported 25 new asymptomatic infections, up from 21 a day earlier, though China does not classify these symptomless patients as confirmed COVID-19 cases. While eight were COVID-19 positive, six were found having temperature in thermal screening.

Source: The Hindu September 21, 2020 02:21 UTC