Coronavirus news highlights: India's Covid-19 tally crosses 60-lakh mark

India's Covid-19 tally crossed the 60-lakh mark. The country's death toll crossed 95,000. In its most recent update, the Union Health Ministry placed the total number of cases at 60,66,061 and the death toll at 95,466. The Ministry said that 50,03,084 people have so far recovered from the coronavirus.

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India's Covid-19 tally crosses 60-lakh mark, but national recovery rate climbs to 82.46%

India's Covid-19 caseload sprinted past the 60 lakh on Sunday night, 12 days after it crossed the 50-lakh mark, while the total number of recoveries too surged to 50,02,959, according to data from states and union territories.

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Covid-19: 50 more deaths, 1,458 new cases in Punjab

Nine deaths were reported from Ludhiana, eight from Jalandhar, six from Patiala, five each from Amritsar and Pathankot and three each from Hoshiarpur and Rupnagar, as per the state health department's medical bulletin.

Goa reports 384 new Covid-19 cases, 10 deaths and 701 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Total cases in the state rise to 31,958, including 26,460 recoveries and 401 deaths. Active cases stand at 5097: Directorate of Health Services, Goa.

Himachal Pradesh reports 195 new Covid-19 cases and 629 recoveries since 9 PM bulletin yesterday. Total cases in the state stand at 14,191, including 10,339 recoveries and 170 deaths. Active cases 3,657: Department of Health & Family Welfare.

Gujarat reports 1411 new Covid-19 cases, 1231 discharges and 10 deaths today. Total cases in the state rise to 1,33,219, including 1,13,140 discharges and 3,419 deaths. Active cases stand at 16,660: Government of Gujarat.

Child labour cases increased during Covid-19 pandemic, say Delhi Police, DCPCR

The Delhi Police and the DCPCR have seen an increase in cases of child labour during the Covid-19 pandemic which along with the lockdown has severely hit the income of families, giving an opportunity for traffickers to target the poor and persuade them to send their children to work, officials said on Sunday.

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Jharkhand reports 974 new Covid-19 cases, 958 recoveries/discharges and 9 deaths today. Total cases in the state rise to 79,909, including 66,797 recoveries/discharges and 679 deaths. Active cases stand at 12,433: Government of Jharkhand.

Nearly one million who died of Covid-19 also illuminated treatment

Ming Wang, 71, and his wife were on a cruise from Australia, taking a break after decades of running the family's Chinese restaurant in Papillion, Nebraska, when he was infected. In the 74 days, he was hospitalised before his death in June, doctors frantically tried various experimental approaches, including enrolling him in a study of an antiviral drug that ultimately showed promise.

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Tamil Nadu crosses 70-lakh mark in Covid-19 tests, tally of infections touch 5.8 lakh

A total of 5,706 people were discharged from hospitals on Sunday as the cumulative recoveries touched 5,25,154 and the active cases stood at 46,341, it said in a bulletin. Chennai, which saw its daily cases crossing the 1,000 mark on September 24 after a gap of a few weeks, added 1,280 fresh infections on Sunday, taking its tally to 1,63,423 out of the state's aggregate of 5,80,808.

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I wish govt's Covid-19 vaccine strategy was subject of 'mann ki baat': Rahul Gandhi

Along with his comment, Gandhi shared a news report regarding Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawalla's tweet in which he asked the government if it had Rs 80,000 crore available to distribute the Covid vaccine to the country's population over the next one year.

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96% candidates appear for JEE-Advanced amid strict Covid-19 precautions

At least 96 per cent of the candidates, who had registered for JEE-Advanced, appeared for the examination on Sunday amid strict precautions in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi, which conducted the exam.

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Delhi's Covid-19 fatality rate less than 1% in last 10 days: Satyendar Jain

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Sunday the Covid-19 fatality rate in the national capital was less than one per cent in the last 10 days and asserted that a massive increase in testing for detection of coronavirus infection has led to the rise in cases.

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Odisha govt to reopen tourist destinations from October

The Odisha government has decided to reopen all tourist destinations from October, more than six months after they were shut due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a minister said on Sunday.

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Students undergo thermal screening before entering an examination center to appear for the Joint Entrance Examination-Advanced (JEE-Adv) entrance papers, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, in Gurugram. Credit: PTI

Delhi reports 3,292 new Covid-19 cases

Delhi reports 3,292 new Covid-19 cases, 3739 recoveries/discharges/migrations and 42 deaths today. The total cases in the state rise to 2,71,114, including 2,36,651 recoveries/discharges/migrations and 5235 deaths. Active cases stand at 29,228: Government of Delhi

West Bengal recorded 3,185 new Covid-19 cases, 2,946 recoveries and 60 deaths today, taking total cases to 2,47,425 including 2,16,921 recoveries and 4,781 deaths: State Health Department.

Maharashtra reports 18,056 new Covid-19 cases, 380 deaths and 13,565 discharges today. Total cases in the state rise to 13,39,232, including 35,571 deaths and 10,30,015 discharges. Active cases stand at 2,73,228: Public Health Departent.

Buddhist monks wear masks as protection against the coronavirus as they circumambulate the residence of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharmsala. Credit: AP

Punjab reports 1458 new Covid-19 cases, 50 deaths and 2299 discharges today. Total cases in the state rise to 1,10,106, including 88,312 recoveries and 3238 deaths. Active cases stand at 18,556: Government of Punjab.

Uttarakhand reports 764 Covid-19 cases and 813 discharges today, taking the total cases in the state to 47,045, including 35,462 recoveries and 574 deaths. Active cases stand at 10,799: Uttarakhand State Control Room.

Home care for Covid-19 patients faces resistance in Kerala

Even as home care for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients is becoming an inevitable option in Kerala in view of the sky rocketing number of Covid cases, the state is witnessing local resistance toward home care, citing chances of spread of Covid-19. The state government is planning massive awareness to overcome this.

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India far from achieving herd immunity against Covid-19: Harsh Vardhan

During an interaction with his social media followers, the minister said the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is actively researching on reports of Covid-19 reinfection and although the number of such cases is negligible at this moment, the government is fully seized of the importance of the matter, the health ministry said in a statement.

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Undergraduate classes in West Bengal colleges to start in November

A meeting between Vice- Chancellors of state universities and West Bengal Higher Education Minister Partha Chatterjee on Sunday decided to start undergraduate classes in colleges from November 2 after completing the admission procedure in October.

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British PM hails India's vaccine efforts in his UN General Assembly address

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a special reference to India's role in the manufacture and access to one of the most promising coronavirus vaccine candidates currently undergoing trials during his address to the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.

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Karnataka reports the highest single-day Covid-19 spike of 9,543 cases and 79 deaths. Bengaluru adds 4,217 cases and 15 deaths.

Andhra Pradesh reported 6,923 new Covid-19 cases, 7,796 recoveries and 45 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total positive cases to 6,75,674, including 6,05,090 recoveries, 64,876 active cases and 5,708 deaths: Health Department.

Tamil Nadu reported 5,791 new Covid-19 cases, 5,706 recoveries and 80 deaths today, taking total positive cases to 5,80,808, including 5,25,154 recoveries, 9,313 deaths & 46,341 active cases: Health Department.

2,084 new Covid-19 cases, 1,837 discharged cases and 15 deaths reported in Rajasthan today. The total number of positive cases rises to 1,28,859 till date, including 19,700 active cases, 1,06,671 discharged cases and 1,411 deaths: State Health Department.

372 new Covid-19 cases, 443 discharges, and 13 deaths reported in Puducherry today, taking the total number of positive cases to 26,400 so far, including 5,239 active cases, 20,648 recovered cases and 513 deaths till date: State Health Department.

ICMR is actively investigating and researching reports of Covid-19 reinfection and although the number of reinfection cases is negligible at this moment, the government is fully seized of the importance of the matter: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

Indian population is still far from achieving herd immunity against Covid-19 as shown by ICMR’s second Sero Survey. Hence, all of us should continue following Covid-19 appropriate behaviour: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan

Doctors, nurses in 'bumper' Covid-19 Queen's Honours List

Doctors, nurses, fundraisers and volunteers who have made "outstanding contributions" to the UK's coronavirus response will be recognised in the 2020 Queen’s Birthday Honours list to be unveiled on October 10, Downing Street said on Sunday.

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Domestic violence in India rises during Unlock period

According to statistics placed before the Parliament by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) during the Monsoon Session that concluded on September 23, the highest number of complaints have been received from Uttar Pradesh at 968 followed by Delhi with 784.

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FIR against Bihar Congress chief, others for violating Covid-19 norms

They have been accused of violating Covid-19 protocol by amassing a large number of people at the airport on Saturday when some party leaders were arriving in the Bihar capital to strategise for the upcoming assembly elections.

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India reports 92,043 recoveries in 24 hours; total now nears 50 lakhs

A total of 92,043 people have recuperated from Covid-19 in a span of 24 hours, taking India's total recoveries close to 50 lakhs and exceeding the active cases of coronavirus infection by 39,85,225, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

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Romanians vote in local elections amid coronavirus surge

Mask-clad Romanians started voting Sunday to choose mayors and local councillors, but a coronavirus surge threatens to hit the first electoral test after years of political turbulence with a high abstention rate.

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UK says test result issue on England's Covid-19 app resolved

An issue with England's Covid-19 smartphone app, launched to curb the spread of the virus, which meant it could not accept around a third of test results has been resolved, the government said on Sunday.

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A woman artisan carries the face-idol of Goddess Durga at a studio, ahead of Durga Puja festival, in Agartala. Idol making business is badly hit this year due to coronavirus pandemic. Credit: PTI

Karnataka passes order to test all tuberculosis patients for Covid-19

The decline in TB notification may lead to significant morbidity and mortality, and an increased likelihood of active transmission in the household and close contacts in the state.

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Congress MLA Dinesh Gundu Rao tests positive for Covid-19

The former state Congress President said he was asymptomatic and will recover soon because of the good wishes from every one. Rao had taken part in the proceedings of the monsoon session of the Karnataka assembly till late last night.

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Adar Poonawalla hails PM Modi's assurance of vaccine production at UN

Adar Poonawalla, Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India (SII) which is producing a coronavirus vaccine candidate developed by Oxford University, on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his address at the UN, assuring the world that India will help other nations with its vaccine production capabilities.

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372 fresh Covid-19 cases takes tally to 26,400 in Puducherry

A total of 372 fresh Covid-19 cases and 13 deaths in the union territory took the infection count to 26,400 and the toll to 513 on Sunday, the government said The deceased included four women and were in the age group of 31 to 80 and most of them had comorbidities, a release from the health department said.

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Arunachal Pradesh reports 198 new Covid-19 cases; tally at 8,869

At least 198 more people, including 15 security personnel and two healthcare workers, tested positive for Covid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, raising the northeastern state's caseload to 8,869, a senior health department official said on Sunday.

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169 police personnel tested positive for Covid-19 and 2 died in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 22,629 in the force including 19,198 recoveries, 3,190 active cases and 241 deaths: Maharashtra Police.

Over 90,000 people recuperate from coronavirus in 24 hours

A total of92,043people have recuperated from Covid-19 in a span of 24 hours, takingIndia's total recoveries close to 50 lakhs and exceeding theactive cases ofcoronavirusinfection by 39,85,225, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

The single-day recoveries on an average for the last few days have been more than 90,000, the ministry said underlining, "This high rate of daily recoveries has sustainedIndia's leading global position as the country with the maximum number of recovered cases."

Nutri-gardens can help build immunity, reduce exposure to Covid-19: Experts

The concept of developing nutri-gardens at anganwadis will not only help in fighting malnutrition but can also play a crucial role in protecting children and pregnant women from coronavirus infection by reducing their exposure and building immunity, experts have said.

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Italy'scoronavirusPatient No.1, whose case confirmed one of the world's deadliest outbreaks was underway, is taking part in a 180-kilometer (112-mile) relay race in memory of Covid-19 victims and as a sign of hope after he himself recovered from weeks in intensive care.

Mattia Maestri was suited up Saturday for the start of the two-day race between Italy's first two virus hotspots. It began in Codogno, where Maestri tested positive February21, and was ending Sunday in Vo'Euganeo, where Italy's first official Coviddeath was recorded the same day.

10 States/UTs account for 84% of deaths in last 24 hours due to Covid-19.

Of the new deaths, Maharashtra reported more than 38% of deaths with 430 deaths followed by Karnataka & Tamil Nadu with 86 & 85 deaths, respectively: Ministry of Health

88,600 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.10 States/UTs account for 77% of new confirmed cases. Maharashtra has contributed more than 20,000 followed by Karnataka & Andhra Pradesh with more than 8,000 and 7,000 cases respectively: Ministry of Health

BJP leader Agnimitra Paul tests positive for Covid-19

BJP women's wing president in West Bengal Agnimitra Paul said on Sunday she has been diagnosed with Covid-19, and requested people who came in touch with her recently to get themselves tested.

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The remains of 117 Chinese soldiers who died in the 1950-53 Korean War were returned to China on Sunday in an annual repatriation delayed this year by the coronavirus outbreak.

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Victoria, Australia's second most populous state and the epicentre of the country's Covid-19 outbreak, will accelerate the easing of social distancing restrictions as infections slow to fewer than 20 cases a day, its premier said on Sunday.

Victoria, which reported 16 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, has placed nearly 5 million residents of its capital Melbourne under one of the world's most stringent lockdowns since early August.

People pray next to the grave of their relative, who died from the coronavirus, at a graveyard in New Delhi, on September 27, 2020. Credit: AFP

Melbourne coronavirus curfew to be lifted after nearly two months

An overnight curfew in Australia's second-biggest city will be lifted from Monday, almost two months after it was imposed across Melbourne to counter a surging coronavirus outbreak.

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12 new Covid-19 cases reported in Himachal Pradesh today.

Total number of positive cases stands at 14,008, including 4,112 active cases, 9,710 recovered cases & 163 deaths: State Health Department, Himachal Pradesh.

European airlines cutting fares to woo back passengers

With the coronavirus crisis putting a chill on travel, European airlines are reducing fares to attract passengers and fill the planes that are still flying.

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India's Covid-19 caseload nears 60 lakh; recoveries cross 49 lakh

India's Covid-19 caseload neared60 lakh with 88,600 fresh infections being reported on Sunday, while the number of people having recuperated from the disease crossed 49 lakh pushing the national recovery rate to 82.46 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry.

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92,043 recoveries registered in last 24 hours; recovery rate 82.46 per cent, according to the Ministry of Health.

PM Modi reminds the public to follow Covid-19 precautionary measures.

PM Narendra Modi says, "During Corona time-period, I would once again remind you — always wear a mask, do not venture out without a face shield."

"Do Gaz Ki dooriwill protect you and your family. We shouldn't forget Jab tak dawai nahi tab tak koi dhilai nahi,"he added.

3,922 new Covid-19 cases, 4,761 recoveries and 14 deaths reported in Odisha till September 26.

The total number of cases rise to 2,09,374 including 1,70,193 recoveries, 38,331 active cases and 797 deaths: State Health Department.

Our agriculture sector has shown its prowess during Covid-19 pandemic; Farmers playing a major role in building a self-reliant India: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat.

Police personnel inhale the steam as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus, at Commissioner of Police office, in Ahmedabad. Credit: PTI Photo.

Over 7 crore Covid-19 tests conducted up till date, with 9,87,861 tests done in the last 24 hours.

WHO chief hails Narendra Modi's assurance of India's vaccine production prowess to help nations fight Covid-19

World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assurance that India will use its vaccine production capacity in helping nations fight Covid-19, saying the pandemic can be defeated only by mobilising resources for common good.

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DIY a bright spot for consumer spending during coronavirus pandemic

Many retailers have been caught off-guard by coronavirus restrictions and shifting consumer habits, but DIY stores are enjoying a boom as people spend money on their homes and gardens.

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According to Worldometers, the total number of coronavirus cases stands at3,30,58,557. The death toll across the globe inches towards the 10-lakh mark, currently at9,98,747.

Arsenal manager Arteta voices Covid-19 concerns from international window

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he is keeping his "fingers crossed" that next month's international break will not result in a spike in positive coronavirus tests in the Premier League.

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India has reported higher number of New Recoveries than New Cases for several consecutive days. 24 States/UTs recorded more recoveries than positive cases yesterday, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Single-day spike of 88,600 new Covid-19 cases & 1,124 deaths reported in India, in the last 24 hours.

Single-day spike of 88,600 new Covid-19cases & 1,124 deaths reported in India, in the last 24 hours.

Covid-19case tally stands at 5,992,533 including 9,56,402 active cases, 49,41,628 cured/discharged/migrated & 94,503 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

New York records 1,000 new Covid-19 cases, a first since June

New York state, the onetime epicenter of the US novel coronavirus epidemic, has seen case numbers rise to more than 1,000 a day, local officials said Saturday.

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Queen Elizabeth to honour UK's Covid-19 health workers

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will recognise the work of hundreds of doctors, nurses, fundraisers and volunteers during the Covid-19pandemic when her annual birthday honours list is published next month.

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Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on September 27

Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 59,79,249; death toll stands at 94,431 as of September 27.

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When should schools reopen? Amid Covid-19, futures, lives at stake

With children either stuck to their screens or at risk of enduring a lost year, the question on everybody's lips is: When should schools open?
Covid has altered everybody's life, but the closure of schools has meant the impact on the very young could be long-lasting and difficult to predict.

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Mizoram reports 30 new Covid-19cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases in the state to 1865, including 1316 discharged.

Active cases stand at 549: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram

Woman NCC cadets take part in drill at a camp in Jammu, Saturday, September26, 2020. The 10-day camp is the first this year amidcoronavirusdriven lockdown across the country. Credit: PTI Photo.

New York state, the onetime epicenter of the US novel coronavirus epidemic, has seen case numbers rise to more than 1,000 a day, local officials said Saturday.

These high figures have not seen since June 5, according to statistics released by the office of Governor Andrew Cuomo.

"Of the 99,953 tests reported yesterday (Friday), 1,005 were positive," Cuomo tweeted.

Uma Bharti tests positive for Covid-19

In a tweet, she said she was in Vande Mataram Kunj, between Haridwar and Rishikesh and in quarantine. She also urged those who came in contact with her to get tested for the virus.

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93 deaths and 4180 Covid-19positive cases reported yesterday in Pune, taking total cases to 2,73,012 including 6,220 deaths: Pune Zilha Parishad, Maharashtra

Assam reported 1,736 new Covid-19cases yesterday, taking total cases to 1,69,110 including 1,36,712 recoveries, 638 deaths and 31,757 active cases: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Chhattisgarh recorded 3,896 Covid-19cases yesterday taking total cases to 1,02,461 including 70,955 recoveries and 30,689 active cases: State Health Department

Cinema halls to reopen in West Bengal from October 1, says Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

Cinema halls are set to reopen in West Bengal from October 1 after remaining closed for over six months in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday.

She also said musical, dance and magic shows would be permitted in the state from next month.

"To return to normalcy, Jatras, Plays, OATs, Cinemas & all musical, dance, recital & magic shows shall be allowed to function with 50 participants or less from 1 Oct, subject to adherence to physical distancing norms, wearing of masks & compliance to precautionary protocols," the chief minister said on Twitter.

Sikkim Assembly Speaker tests positive for Covid-19

Sikkim Assembly Speaker L B Das tested positive for Covid-19 on Saturday along with 16 members of his staff and family, officials said.

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Karnataka reports 8,811 new Covid-19 cases, 86 deaths

Karnataka on Saturday reported 8,811 new Covid-19 cases and 86 related fatalities, taking the total number of infections to 5,66,023 and the death toll to 8,503, the Health department said.

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