West Bengal recorded 3,275 new coronavirus cases, 2,996 recoveries and 59 deaths today, taking total cases to 2,60,324 including 2,28,755 recoveries, 5,017 deaths and 26,552 active cases.
Coronavirus India News highlights: Today is the 192nd day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown, to help curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. So far, India has recorded 63,12,584 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 98,678 deaths. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have reported the highest number of cases. However, infections are rising rapidly in states like Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Yet, India’s recovery rate continues to rise and now stands at 83.5 percent. 'Unlock 5.0' is underway. Globally, there have been over 3.37 crore confirmed cases of COVID-19. More than 10 lakh people have died so far. Catch the latest updates here:
West Bengal recorded 3,275 new coronavirus cases, 2,996 recoveries and 59 deaths today, taking total cases to 2,60,324 including 2,28,755 recoveries, 5,017 deaths and 26,552 active cases.
French Health Minister Olivier Veran said on Thursday that there was no short-term risk of hospitals being overwhelmed by an influx of coronavirus patients."In major cities, the virus is evolving far too quickly," Veran also told a news conference.
However, the situation in Bordeaux, Nice and Marseille was beginning to improve.
District Magistrates are directed to assess ground situation & use relevant provisions under Section 144 to control spread of COVID. Gathering of more than 5 people at a time can't be permitted. Order shall come into effect from 3rd October (9000 hrs) to 31st October.
Odisha Government issues guidelines for Unlock ;5.0; places of worship to remain closed for public till October 31. Cinema halls, swimming pools, entertainment complexes, theatres, auditoriums and assembly halls will continue to remain closed till 31st October.
43 deaths and 2,352 fresh positive cases reported in Mumbai today. The total number of cases now stands at 2,07,494 including 1,70,678 recoveries/discharges, 27,435 active cases and 8,969 deaths.
Gujarat reported 1,351 new coronavirus positive in the last 24 hours, which took its overall infection count to 1,38,745, the health department said.
The death toll due to the virus reached 3,463 on Thursday after 10 patients succumbed to the disease, it said in a statement.
A total of 1,334 patients recovered from the infection and were given discharge in the last 24 hours, taking the recovery count to 1,18,565.
1,317 new COVID-19cases and 45 deaths have been reported in Punjab today, taking the total number of cases to 1,15,151 including 15,763 active cases and 3,451 deaths.
20 deaths and 2,041 fresh COVID19 cases reported in Madhya Pradesh today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 1,30,088 including 20,473 active cases, 1,07,279 recoveries and 2,336 deaths.
At least 23,548 personnel of the Maharashtra police have tested positive for coronavirus, while 247 died of the infection since the viral outbreak hit the state, an official said on Thursday.
As per the latest data, more than 10 percent of the state police force has been infected with the virus, the official said.
Tamil Nadu reported 5,688 new COVID-19cases, 5,516 recoveries and66 deaths today, taking total positive cases to 6,03,290, including 5,47,335 recoveries, 9,586 deaths and46,369 active cases.
8,135 new COVID-19cases, 2,828 recoveries and29 deaths reported in Kerala today, taking the total number of active cases to 72,339.
With the government's fresh Unlock 5.0 guidelines, more activities like visiting cinema halls, theatres, entertainment parks and more will be allowed from October 15 onwards. With further relaxations, more and more people are expected to step out of their homes for recreational purposes due to pent up demand.
And while it is expected that people will follow standard operating procedures (SOPs),not everyone actually does. Hence, it is imperative for the rest tofollow all guidelines aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19.
