Coronavirus India News highlights: Today is the 203rd day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown, to help curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. So far, India has recorded 71,20,538 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,09,150 deaths. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have reported the highest number of cases. However, infections are rising rapidly in states like Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Yet, India’s recovery rate continues to rise and now stands at 86.4 percent. 'Unlock 5.0' is underway. Globally, there have been over 3.73 crore confirmed cases of COVID-19. More than 10.73 lakh people have died so far.
Coronavirus vaccine LIVE Updates | WHO says 180-plus countries including China committed to vaccine effort
More than 180 countries have committed to participate in the World Health Organization's (WHO) effort to finance COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed fairly to both rich and poor countries, the group's chief scientist said on Monday.
That figure, which WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan updated during a media call, is an increase from the 170 countries including China that were announced on Friday by the GAVI vaccine alliance, which is working with the WHO on the COVAX financing facility
Coronavirus in the UK LIVE Updates | UK PM sets out 3-tier COVID-19 lockdown system
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday laid out the details of a new graded three-tier system of COVID-19 alert levels, which will categorise the localised lockdowns across England into "medium, high or very high" based on their coronavirus transmission rate.
The very high alert level will apply where transmission rates are rising "most rapidly", with social mixing banned indoors and outdoors and a forced closure of pubs and other hospitality businesses.
Addressing Parliament, Johnson said the new categories are intended to "simplify and standardise" all the different lockdown rules already in place.
Coronavirus in Haryana LIVE Updates |
Haryana reports 1,066 new COVID-19cases today, taking the total cases in the state to 1,43,221. A total of 1,31,228 patients have been discharged so far, after recovering from the disease and 1,592 have died. Active cases stand at 10,401.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates |
Delhi reports 1849 new COVID-19cases, 40 deaths and 2975 recoveries/discharges/migrations today. The total tally rises to 3,11,188, including 5809 deaths and 2,84,844 recoveries/discharges/migrations. Active cases stand at 20,535.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates |
7,089 new COVID-19cases, 165 deaths and 15,656 discharges reported in Maharashtra today. Total tally in the state rise to 15,35,315, including 40,514 deaths and 12,81,896 recoveries. Active cases stand at 2,12,439.
Coronavirus in Gujarat LIVE Updates |
With 1,169 new COVID-19 cases, Gujarat's tally risesto 1,52,765; toll up to 3,577 as 8 more patients die.
Coronavirus in Karnataka LIVE Updates |
Karnataka reports 7606 new COVID-19cases, 12,030 discharges and 70 deaths today. Total cases in the state rise to 7,17,915, including 5,92,084 discharges and 10,036 deaths. Active cases stand at 1,15,776.
Coronavirus in Punjab LIVE Updates |
581 new COVID-19cases and 27 deaths reported in Punjab today. The total number of positive cases in the state stands at 1,24,535 including 8,258 active cases and 3,860 deaths.
Coronavirus in J&K LIVE Updates | J&K begins flu vaccination for healthcare professionals
Jammu and Kashmir's health & medical education department on Monday began influenza vaccination for healthcare professionals dealing with patients infected by the coronavirus, officials said.
Healthcare workers are at increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 as compared to the general population, with potential threat for their health and for patients safety.
"The Health & Medical Education Department has started influenza vaccination for health care professionals dealing with COVID-19 patients from today in J&K", Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education Department, J&K Atul Dulloo told news agency PTI.
Coronavirus in Manipur LIVE Updates |
Manipur records 230 new COVID-19positive cases and 2 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the state stands at 13,556 including 10,707 recoveries, 2,756 active cases and 93 deaths.
Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates |
Tamil Nadu reports 4,879 new COVID-19cases, 5,165 recoveries and 62 deaths today, taking total positive cases to 6,61,264, including 6,07,203 discharged cases, 10,314 deaths and43,747 active cases.
Coronavirus in China LIVE Updates |
China to test all 9 million people in Qingdao city for COVID-19
China’s government says all 9 million people in the eastern city of Qingdao will be tested for the coronavirus this week after nine cases linked to a hospital were found.
The announcement on Monday broke a string of weeks without any locally transmitted infections reported in China.
Coronavirus in Rajasthan LIVE Updates |
Rajasthan reported 2,132 new COVID-19 cases, 1,858 recoveries and15 deaths today, taking total positive cases to 1,61,184 including 1,37,848 recoveries, 21,671 active cases and1,665 deaths.
Coronavirus in Kerala LIVE Updates | State Government
:Kerala reports 5,930 new COVID-19cases, taking active cases in the state to 94,388. A total of 1,99,634 people have recovered till now.
Coronavirus in Jammu and Kashmir LIVE Updates | Most prisoners of Jammu jail who tested COVID-19 positive have recovered: Official
Seventy-two of the 80 prisoners of the district jail here inAmphalla, who had tested COVID-19 positive over a fortnight ago, have recovered, an official said on Monday as authorities started retesting inmates and staff for the coronavirus.With 83 positive cases 80 prisoners and three staff members the jail had the highest number of COVID-19 cases among prisons in theJammuregion of the Union Territory ofJammuand Kashmir.
It was followed by 51 positive cases inKathuadistrict jail, 50 inRajouridistrict jail, 24 inBhaderwahjail inDodadistrict and four in the Central Jail inKotBhalwalinJammu. "Out of the 80 prisoners, who tested positive for COVID-19 over a fortnight back, 72 have been cured after successful treatment,"JammuDistrict Jail Superintendent MirzaSaleemAhmadBeigtoldPTI.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Cloth masks may protect from viruses only if washed daily: Study
Cloth masks may reduce the transmission of viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, which cause COVID-19, only if they are washed daily at high temperatures, according to a study. ”Both cloth masks and surgical masks should be considered ’contaminated’ after use,” said ProfessorRainaMacIntyre, from the University of New South Wales in Australia.
”Unlike surgical masks, which are disposed of after use, cloth masks are re-used. While it can be tempting to use the same mask for multiple days in a row or to give it a quick hand-wash or wipe-over, our research suggests that this increases the risk of contamination,”Maclintyresaid. The researchersanalyseddata from arandomisedcontrolled trial (RCT) they published in 2015.
The latest study, published in the journalBMJOpen, is still the onlyRCTever conducted on the efficacy of cloth masks in preventing viral infections, they said. The researchers did adeep dive into the 2011 data on whether the health workers in their study washed their masks daily, and if so, how they washed their masks. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | USFDA inspections taking longer time than usual due to COVID-19 safety protocols
US drug regulator, Food and Drugs Administration (USFDA), took almost a month to complete the inspection of the facility of SunPharma'sNew Jersey subsidiary Ohm Laboratories early this year. The Ohm Laboratories plant makes prescription and OTC drugs in solid dosage forms.TheUSFDAalso took almost a month to complete an inspection of oral solid manufacturing facility at Dayton, New Jersey ofAuroLife, a wholly owned subsidiary ofAurobindoPharma.
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates
|Uttar Pradesh reports 2,234 new COVID-19cases, 44 more fatalities. Infection tally rises to 4,39,161, death toll mounts to 6,438. Number of active cases of the disease in the state stands at 38,815.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | China to test all 9 million people in Qingdao city for COVID-19
China's government says all 9 million people in the eastern city of Qingdao will be tested for the coronavirus this week afternine cases linked to a hospital were found.The announcement Monday broke a string of weeks without any locally transmitted infections reported in China.The National Health Commission said authorities were investigating the source of the infections found in eight patients at Qingdao's Municipal Chest Hospital and one family member. The commission said the whole city will be tested within five days.China, where the pandemic began in December, has reported 4,634 deaths and 85,578 cases, plus nine suspected cases that have yet to be confirmed.The last reported virus transmissions within China were four patients found on August 15 in the northwestern city of Urumqi in the far westernXinjiangregion. All the cases reported since then were intravellersfrom outside the mainland.
Coronavirus in West Bengal LIVE Updates | Mamata urges people to strictly adhere to COVID-19 regulations during the festive season
West Bengal Chief MinisterMamataBanerjeeMonday said there are instances of COVID-19 becoming air borne and the community transmission of the contagion has started in the state and urged people to strictly adhere to the regulations during the coming festive season.Banerjee, who was speaking after a cabinet meeting, said "I ask everybody to follow the COVID-19 safety protocols during the festive season. There are instance of community transmission of COVID-19 and also the contagion becoming air borne."State Chief secretaryAlapanBandopadhyaysaid measures are being taken bring down the cost of coronavirus tests and treatment. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Italy to ban parties among new rules to curb COVID-19: Draft
Italy is set to ban private parties and limit the numbers of guests at weddings and funerals among new restrictions aimed at curbing a surge in coronavirus infections, according to a draft decree seen by Reuters. The decree, which could be issued as early as Monday, prohibits people from hosting more than 10 guests in their homes or in any other private premises. It also states that no more than 10 guests will be allowed at weddings, and no more than 15 people can be present at funerals. Italy on Friday topped 5,000 new COVID-19 cases in a single day for the first time since March. Daily infections remained above 5,000 on both Saturday and Sunday. Deaths linked to COVID-19 are far fewer, normally below 30, compared with peaks above 900 per day around the end of March. Under the draft decree, amateur contact sports involving more than 6 people, such as soccer, are to be suspended and more severe social distancing is to be imposed in some workplaces. (Reuters)
COVID-19 impact: 80% percent of restaurants yet to open and 40% may never open again, says sector body HRAWI
It’s been a week since restaurants and bars in Maharashtra were allowed to reopen by the State government. But not all have been able to do so. In an interaction with Moneycontrol, Pradeep Shetty, Senior Vice President, Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI), said that 80 percent of the restaurants have not been able to open yet due to staff shortages and lack of finance. Continue reading..
Coronavirus in Mizoram LIVE updates | Mizoram reports 9 fresh COVID-19 cases, tally rises to 2,184
At least nine more people havetested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram, including a one-year-old child, pushing the state's tally to 2,184, an official said on Monday. Mizoram registered a recovery rate of 92 percent in the last 24 hours after 2,010 people were discharged from hospitals. It now has 174 active cases.
Special NEET exams on October 14 for students who could not appear due to COVID-19
The Supreme Court of India has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to allow the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) to be conducted on October 14, 2020, for students who could not appear for the medical entrance exams conducted on September 12 because they were COVID-19 positive or because they resided in containment zones.
Coronavirus in Malaysia LIVE updates | Malaysia to impose some movement restrictions in capital over COVID-19
Malaysia on Monday announced that it will impose some restrictions on movement in its capital city and in the neighbouring state of Selangor from Wednesday, as the country grapples with a fresh surge of coronavirus cases. The government will bring in curbs on activities, ranging from attending schools and places of worship to playing sports, from Oct. 14 till Oct 27, Defense Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob said. (Reuters)
Coronavirus LIVE updates | India generated over 18,000 tonnes COVID-19 waste since June; Maharashtra biggest contributor
India generated 18,006 tonnes of COVID-19 biomedical waste in the last four months, with Maharashtra contributing the maximum (3,587 tonnes) to it, according to a Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.Around 5,500 tonnes of COVID-19 waste was generated across the country in September - the maximum for a month so far. Continue reading...
Coronavirus in Bihar LIVE updates |
732 new COVID-19cases were reported on October 11, taking the total count of active cases in Bihar to 11,829: State Health Department, Government of Bihar
COVID-19 Impact | School closure may cost over $400 billion to India, cause learning losses: World Bank
The prolonged closure of schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India may cause a loss of over $400 billion in the country’s future earnings, besides substantial learning losses, according to a World Bank report.
South Asia region stands to lose $622 billion from the school closures in the present scenario or up to $880 billion in a more pessimistic scenario, it said, adding while the regional loss is largely driven by India, all countries will lose substantial shares of their GDP.
COVID-19 impact | Rents in Connaught Place, Khan Market decline 14% in July-September quarter
As business activity in physical retailing took a hit during COVID-19 pandemic, the average monthly rent in Connaught Place, Khan Market and South Extension I and II declined 14 percent during the July-September quarter compared to the same period last year, a report by Cushman & Wakefield has said.
The average retail rent in Khan Market during the third quarter of 2020 was Rs 1,200 per square feet a month. Similarly, the average retail rents in Connaught Place and South Extension I and II were Rs 900 and Rs 600 respectively.
Coronavirus in Tripura LIVE updates | 109 new COVID-19 cases, one more fatality in Tripura
At least 109 people testedpositive for COVID-19 in Tripura on Monday, pushing the tally in the state to 28,461 a health department official said. The death toll rose to 313 with one more person succumbing to the infection, he said.
Tripura currently has 3,745 active coronavirus cases, while 24,380 people have recovered from the disease. Twenty-three patients have migrated to other states, he said. As many as 4,16,492 samples have been examined for COVID-19 in the northeastern state so far, he added. (PTI)
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates | Food delivery volumes in India reach pre-COVID-19 peaks: Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal
The food delivery volumes in India have reached pre-COVID-19 peaks, Zomato Founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal said on Monday.He also said it is anticipated that the food delivery sector will continue to grow at around 15-25 percent month-on-month for the foreseeable future.
"Happy to share that India food delivery volumes have reached pre-COVID peaks. A number of cities are now at over 120 per cent of pre-COVID peaks,” Goyal said in a tweet. Continue reading...
Coronavirus LIVE updates | Indonesia reports 3,267 new coronavirus infections, 91 deaths
Indonesia reported 3,267 new coronavirus infections on Monday, the smallest daily rise since September 14, and 91 new deaths, data from thecoronavirus taskforce showed. The new infections brought the total number of confirmed cases in the Southeast Asian country to 336,716, while the death tally rose to 11,935.
Read: UK PM Boris Johnson to impose further COVID-19 restrictions but anger rising
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Monday impose a tiered system of further restrictions on parts of England as the COVID-19 outbreak accelerates, though anger is rising at the cost of the stringent curtailment of freedoms. Johnson will hold a meeting of the government's emergency COBRA committee and then address parliament, offering lawmakers a vote later in the week on the measures.
Coronavirus warriors | Delhi ambulance driver who ferried COVID-19 patients succumbs to virus
Ambulance driver Arif Khan, who ferried countless COVID-19 patients to hospitals, and deceased for their last rites, succumbed to the disease at Delhi’s Hindu Rao Hospital on October 10.Affiliated with the NGO Shaheed Bhagat Singh Seva Dal, Khan was among the dozen ambulance drivers providingfree ambulance servicein Delhi since the pandemic broke.
M Venkaiah Naidu, Vice President of India condoled Khan’s death on October 10, tweeting: “Mycondolences to the bereaved familymembers of ambulance driver, Aarif Khan of Delhi. He rendered selfless service by ferrying close to 200 bodies of COVID-19 patients for their last rites. It is saddening to learn that he succumbed to the Coronavirus.” (sic)
Read: COVID-19 active caseload below 9 lakh for fourth consecutive day
India’s COVID-19 recoveries have surged to over 61 lakh, while active cases of coronavirus infection remained below nine lakh for the fourth consecutive day, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday.The total recoveries have increased to61,49,535 and exceed the active infections by 52,87,682 as on date, it highlighted.
Coronavirus live updates: China to test 9 million after fresh outbreak
Chinese health authorities will test all 9 million people in the eastern city of Qingdao for the coronavirus this week after nine cases linked to a hospital were found, the government announced Monday.The announcement broke a two-month streak with no virus transmissions within China reported, though China has a practice of not reporting asymptomatic cases.
The ruling Communist Party has lifted most curbs on travel and business but still monitors travelers and visitors to public buildings for signs of infection.
Authorities were investigating the source of the infections found in eight patients at Qingdao's Municipal Chest Hospital and one family member, the National Health Commission said. The whole city will be tested within five days, the NHC said on its social media account. (AP)
Coronavirus in Ladakh LIVE updates | Ladakh records 22 new cases, 64 more patients cured
The Union Territory of Ladakh reported 22 new coronavirus cases, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases to 5081, an official bulletin said on Monday. With 64 more patients cured of the disease, the number of active cases in the region dropped to 980 739 in Leh district and 241 in Kargil district, the bulletin released this morning by the directorate of health services said.
Ladakh had recorded a total of 64 COVID-related deaths, while 4037 patients have recovered from the disease till date. Out of 22 new cases, the bulletin said 18 were detected in Leh and four in Kargil during the past 24 hours. It said all the 64 COVID patients were discharged in Leh on Sunday after successful treatment.
Coronavirus in Odisha LIVE updates | Odisha's COVID-19 tally jumps to 2,54,662 with 2,423 fresh cases
Odisha's COVID-19 tallysurged to 2,54,662 on Monday as 2,423 people tested positive for the virus, while 18 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 1,040, a health official said.The state's quarantine centres reported 1,417 infections and the remaining cases were detected during contact tracing.
Odisha now has 25,954 active cases, while 2,27,615 patients have recovered from the disease. The state has thus far conducted over 37.96 lakh sample tests, including 41,096 on Sunday. (PTI)
Read: Novel coronavirus may survive on smartphones, banknotes for 28 days: Study
The novel coronavirus responsible for COVID-19 may survive for up to 28 days on common surfaces including banknotes, glass — such as that found on smart phone screens — and stainless steel, according to a laboratory study by Australia’s national science agency.
The finding, published in the Virology Journal, shows that SARS-CoV-2 can remain infectious on surfaces for long periods of time, reinforcing the need for good practices such as regular hand washing and cleaning surfaces.
Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh LIVE updates | 148 new cases take Arunachal's COVID-19 tally to 12,147
At least 148 more people,including three health workers, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, pushing the tally to 12,147. The death toll rose to 24 after a 58-year-old man succumbed to the infection.
Altogether 158 people were cured of the disease on Sunday, taking the total number of recoveries to 9,232. At present, the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients in the state stands at 75.30 percent.Arunachal Pradesh currently has 2,891 active coronavirus cases.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates | Health Ministry:
Active COVID-19 caseload stands below the 9-lakh mark for the fourth consecutive day. Active cases, currently at 8.61 lakh, comprise merely 12.1 percent of the total positive cases. India is also reporting high number of recoveries.
Coronavirus in Mumbai LIVE updates | COVID-19 recovery rate in Mumbai rises from 74% to 85% in a month
The Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai (MCGM) has claimed that the COVID-19 situation in the city is better than what it was a month ago. The municipal corporation has said that the doubling rate of cases in the city stood at 69 yesterday, as compared to 58 on September 11.
The discharge rate of COVID-19 patients stood at 85 percent yesterday, against what was 74 percent a month ago.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates |
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said that 8,78,72,093 samples were tested for COVID-19 in the country till yesterday (October 11). Of these, 9,94,851 were tested yesterday.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates | India’s 5 worst-affected states:
Maharashtra: 15,28,226 (includes recoveries, deaths and active cases)
Andhra Pradesh: 7,55,727
Karnataka: 7,10,309
Tamil Nadu: 6,56,385
Uttar Pradesh: 4,36,979
(Source: Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, as of 9.20 am on October 12)
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates |
As many as 66,732 new COVID-19 cases and 816 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry. India’s COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 86.4 percent.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates | JUST IN:
Reported active COVID-19 cases in India now stand at 8,61,853. As many as 61,49,535 COVID-19 patients have been cured and discharged so far, the Union Health Ministry has said in its latest update.
Coronavirus in India LIVE updates | JUST IN:
The death toll in India due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has risen to 1,09,150, the Union Health Ministry has said.
