Coronavirus news highlights: India's Covid-19 tally nears 59-lakh mark; toll climbs to 93,308

"I composed this number. Let us listen to this... it is not more musical, it is more lyrical," he had said months ago in his foreword to the song, penned by renowned lyricist Vairamuthu. Popularly known as 'SPB', he had in the three-minute plus video post urged his fans to pay attention to the depth and import of the words and act accordingly to help prevent the virus spread.

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. Unlike in active vaccination, passive vaccination involves the administration of ready-made antibodies, which are degraded after some time.

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. At a virtual concert on July 18, 2020 organised by ‘Mouna Ragam’ Murali orchestra and Tokyo Tamil Sangam, SPB had spoken about embracing virtual concerts due to the Covid-19 fear as even cricket matches are being held without an audience. He tested positive on August 5.

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. As of September 25 evening, cumulatively 5,57,212 Covid-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 8,417 deaths and 4,50,302 discharges, the health department said in its bulletin.

It said, out of 98,474 active cases, 97,651 patients are in isolation at designated hospitals and stable, while 823 are in ICU.

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. A worker sprays disinfectant at Taj Mahal after it re-opened for public following being shut for over six months, amid thecoronaviruspandemic, in Agra. Credit: PTI Photo

. “Although Mumbai has been reporting a higher number of Covid-19 cases, the mortality rate in the city has come down over the last two months. The Case Fatality Rate, i.e. death due to Covid-19 as a percentage of total reported cases, has come down to 4.5% as against 5.8% during June,” BMC’s Additional Municipal Commissioner (Health) Suresh Kakani said.

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. "I have confidence in the scientific developments taking place in the field of treatment and vaccines for Covid-19 and soon India will achieve more success in our fight against coronavirus infection," the statement quoted Vardhan as saying.

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. Since the first week of May till September 23, a total of 1,34,113 people, having mild Covid-19 symptoms, underwent home isolation out of which 1,13,374 were released as per protocol from quarantine, official figures showed.

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. An elderly woman is discharged from Beach General Hospital after recovering from Covid-19, in Kozhikode, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo

. The Office of Deputy CM on Friday said that plasma therapy was administered to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who is suffering from dengue & Covid-19 at Max hospital, Saket.

He was shifted from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital to Max hospital yesterday.

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. Union Health MinisterHarshVardhan. Credit: PTI Photo

. Relatives of patients crowd at the registration counters without following social distancing norms at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), amid ongoingcoronaviruspandemic, in Patna. Credit: PTI Photo

. Capacity is expected to reach 610 million doses by the end of this year, Zheng Zhongwei from the National Health Commission said. “Next year, our annual capacity will reach more than 1 billion doses,” he said at a news conference.

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. The cooperation extended by all members of the House, political parties and government, led to an efficient Session where our productivity was 167% which is historic in itself, Birla added.

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. The Tests Per Million (TPM) stand at 49,948 as of today.

. In view of Covid-19, 7 lakh sanitizer points, 46 lakh masks, 6 lakh PPE kits, 7.6 lakh units of face shields and 23 lakh unit of hand gloves have been arranged.

. For the first time such a large exercise is to be held in world during Covid. People of Bihar have faith in Modi ji, also govt under Nitish Kumar ji & Sushil Modi ji has worked for people. It'll be re-elected, saysDevendra Fadnavis, Former Maharashtra CM & BJP

. When two brothers fell critically ill with Covid-19 around the same time in March, their doctors were baffled. Both were young -- 29 and 31 years old -- and healthy. Yet within days they couldn’t breathe on their own and, tragically, one of them died.

. Ministry of Ayushto take up a clinical study on the potential of Vasa (AdhatodaVasica) and Guduchi for the management of Covid-19.

According to PIB, Vasa and Guduchi are time tested herbs in Indian healthcare traditions, used in a variety of disease conditions.

. In what could be the world’s largest direct election exercise during the Covid-19 pandemic, Bihar will go to polls prioritizing health and safety of the voters.

. Health condition of former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi, admitted to ICU of GMCH following post-Covid-19 complications, has marginally improved: Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma - PTI.

. The UNESCO will convene an extraordinary session of Global Education Meeting (GEM) next month for exchange among high-level political leaders, policy makers and global education experts to protect and rethink education in the current and post-Covid-1...

. Record14,92,409tests conducted in 24 hours for detection of Covid-19, taking total tests done so far in country to nearly 7 crore; national cumulative positivity rate stands at 8.44 per cent: Union Health Ministry

. According to the Ministry of Health,75 per centof new cases in the country are concentrated in 10 States/UTs. These 10 States/UTs also account for 74 per centof new recoveries.

Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are among these, reporting higher number of recoveries and new Covid-19cases too.

. Telangana: City bus services resume in Hyderabad, 6 months after they were halted in the wake of the Covid-19pandemic. The buses are running on 25 major routes, with all necessary precautions.

. A symbolic effort of a class eight student in sending 300 two-layered cotton face masks to army jawans has earned praise from Defence Minister Rajnanth Singh.

. Rio de Janeiro's world-famous carnival parades became the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic Thursday as officials announced they were indefinitely postponing the February 2021 edition, with Brazil still reeling from Covid-19.

. Former Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaitė said trust in the finance system is essential to tackle global challenges including poverty, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic.

. 283 more people, including 19 security personnel and 4 healthcare workers, test positive for Covid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, pushing tally to 8,416; number of active cases stands at 2,331 - PTI

. As much as $380 billion from the USCongress' last big coronavirus aid package is unused and could help households and businesses if lawmakers approve, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday.

. West Bengal Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari has tested positive for Covid-19 and is under home isolation, a health official said on Friday.

. According to the Union Health Ministry, active Covid-19casesin country stand at 9,70,116, while 47,56,164 people have recovered.

. As the streets of San Francisco emptied out in the first months of the pandemic, the city's male birds began singing more softly and improving their vocal range, making them "sexier" to females, according to a new study published Thursday.

. Britain's Royal Household on Friday defended taxpayer-funded trips, including a golfing jaunt by the beleaguered Prince Andrew, as it warned of a financial hit stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.

. Covid-19 caseload of Andaman and Nicobar Islands climbs to 3,744 with 32 more people testing positive; number of active cases now 189, according to aHealth official - PTI

. A vaccine for Covid-19 by the end of the year will be the fastest pace for a novel pathogen in history, the White House said on Thursday, asserting that it has been the goal of the administration and it is still on track for that.

. With more than 53,000 schools in India being single class room units, observing social distancing norms would be the biggest challenge for the government when it decides to reopen the schools in the post Covid-19 scenario.

. The total case tally stands at 58,18,571 including 9,70,116 active cases, 47,56,165 cured/discharged/migrated & 92,290 deaths, according to theMinistry of Health & Family Welfare.

. India’s banking system may be amongst the last to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, global rating agency S&P has said, cautioning it will take another three years for the banks and NBFCs in the country to reach the 2019 levels.

. The scientific head of the USgovernment program designed to speed development of Covid-19 vaccines said on Thursday he supports stricter rules to grant emergency use of new inoculations against the novel coronavirus.

. A vaccine for Covid-19 by the end of the year will be the fastest pace for a novel pathogen in history, the White House said on Thursday, asserting that it has been the goal of the administration and it is still on track for that.

. A health worker collects a swab sample from a man during the health check-up of residents to test for the coronavirusat a slum area in Hyderabad. Credit: AFP Photo.

. Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singhhas appealed to the farmers to strictly maintain law and order, and adhere to all Covid-19safety protocols, during today’s Bandh against the Agriculture Bills, says Punjab Chief Minister's Office (CMO) - ANI

. Mizoram reported 26 new Covid-19cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases in the state to 1786, including 1105 discharges. Active cases stand at 681: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram.

. TheBruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has initiated criminal prosecution against four city hospitals under the Disaster Management Act for not reserving 50% beds for Covid-19 patients referred by the government.

. Novavax Inc on Thursday started a late-stage trial of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine in partnership with the UK government's Vaccines Taskforce.

Coronavirus news highlights: India's Covid-19 tally nears 59-lakh mark; toll climbs to 93,308

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