Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,25,048 with 2,287new cases; 47 deaths take toll to 9,340.
Coronavirus India News highlights: Today is the 200th day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown, to help curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. So far, India has recorded 69,06,151 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,06,490 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 85.5 percent. 'Unlock 5.0' is underway. Globally, there have been over 3.65 crore confirmed cases of COVID-19. More than 10.60 lakh people have died so far.
Mumbai's COVID-19 tally rises to 2,25,048 with 2,287new cases; 47 deaths take toll to 9,340.
Jharkhand reports 768 new COVID-19cases, 1158 recoveries and 6 deaths today. Total cases in the state rise to 91,254, including 81,654 recoveries and 781 deaths. Active cases stand at 8819.
Maharashtra reports 12,134 new COVID-19 cases, 302 deaths and 17,323 discharges today. Total cases in the state rise to 15,06,018, including 39,732 deaths and 12,29,339 discharges. Active cases stand at 2,36,491.
SOP for reopening of pools: A maximum of 20 swimmers can train during one session
A maximum of 20 swimmers can train during one particular session in an Olympic-sized swimming pool is among the notable points in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Sports Ministry on Friday for opening of swimming pools outside the containment zones.
Other than that, swimmers will also need to furnish "Obligatory self declaration" and residential trainees will have to submit a mandatory COVID-19 negative report before being allowed inside the premises.
The U.S. Midwest has reported the most new case of COVID-19 in a single day since the pandemic started, straining hospitals, according to an analysis by news agency Reuters.
The dozen states that make up the region reported a record 16,807 new cases on Thursday, with the seven-day average up 40% since a month ago.
Cases are rising the fastest in the upper Midwest, where the weather is the coldest, with Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin all reporting record increases in new cases so far in October. Illinois reported its biggest increase on Thursday since May 14.
Gujarat reports 1243 new COVID-19cases and 10 deaths today. Total cases in the state rise to 149194, including 129441 discharges and 3550 deaths. Active cases stand at 16203.
10,913 new COVID-19cases, 114 deaths and 9091 discharges reported in Karnataka. Total cases in the state rise to 6,90,269, including 9789 deaths and 5,61,610 discharges. Active cases stand at 1,18,851.
5,145 new COVID19 cases and 31 deaths reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state is now 7,44,864 including 47,665 active cases, 6,91,040 recoveries and 6,159 deaths so far.
The Delhi government’s decision to do away with the practice of pasting cautionary posters outside the homes of people infected with COVID-19 and isolated inside, will help reduce the stigma attached to the disease, experts said on Friday.
However, they also said this has some "disadvantages too”.
Tamil Nadu reports 5,185 new COVID-19cases, 5,357 discharges and 68 deaths today. Total cases in the state rise to 6,46,128, including 44,197 active cases, 5,91,811 discharges and 10,120 deaths.
Delhi reports 2,860 new COVID-19cases and 39 deaths over the last 24 hours. Total positive cases stand at 3,03,693 out of which 21,955 are active patients.
Rajasthan reports 2,180 new COVID-19 cases and 16 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the state rise to 1,54,785 including 1,621 deaths, 1,31,766 recoveries and 21,398 active cases.
