Coronavirus cases: India is the second worst-hit country in the world by the pandemic after US. (File)
India has logged 66,23,815 coronavirus cases so far with 74,442 new infections. 903 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to 1,02,685. 76,737 patients have recovered from the infection in the country in the last 24 hours. With 55,86,703 people in the country having recovered since the beginning of the pandemic, the overall recovery rate is 84.3 per cent. India is the second worst-hit country in the world by the pandemic after the United States. The country reported its first case on January 30.
Maharashtra, India's worst COVID-19-affected state, added 12,548 new cases, with the total number of infected people reaching 14.43 lakh. Over 4 lakh restaurants, bars, and hotels in Maharashtra will reopen today after a gap of six months as part of the fifth phase of easing COVID-19 restrictions, called Unlock 5.
Here are the LIVE updates on Coronavirus cases:
COVID-19: 5,042 cases in Kerala, 23 more deathsKerala reported 5,042 COVID-19 cases on Monday, taking the infection count to 2,33,928, while 23 more deaths pushed the toll to 859.
The active cases touched 84,873, while 4,630 recoveries today took the total number of people discharged to 1,49,111, Health minister K K Shailaja said.
Ernakulam accounted for the highest number of cases--705, followed by Thiruvananthapuram 700, Kozhikode 641 and Malappuram 606.
Of the positive cases, 29 had come from abroad and 102 from other states while 43338 were infected through contacts, she said in a release.
As many as 110 health workers were among those infected.
At least 2,58,446 people are under observation in various districts, including 30,504 in various hospitals.
So far, 31,98,423 samples have been sent for testing.
COVID-19: 3,064 new cases in Uttar Pradesh
A total of 3,064 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, taking the total number active cases to 45,024 in the state, a government official said.
In a press conference, Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad informed that as many as 4,269 people were discharged after being recovered from the virus.
"In the last 24 hours, 3,064 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the state. Active cases stand at 45,024 while 3,66,321 people have been discharged - out of which 4,269 were discharged in the last 24 hours,"Mr Prasad said.
With a spike of 74,442 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, India's coronavirus tally crossed the 66-lakh mark on Monday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed.
COVID-19: Recovery rate of patients rises to 93.55% in Bihar
The recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in Bihar jumped to 93.55 per cent on Monday, while 907 fresh cases pushed the tally to 1,88,857, a health department bulletin said.
Bihar reported nine fresh casualties from coronavirus in the past 24 hours, taking the death toll from COVID to 924.
The number of tests of the samples has been below one lakh mark daily for the past two to three days.
A total of 87,769 samples were examined in the past 24 hours, while over 77.89 lakh samples have been tested across Bihar so far, the bulletin said.
The recovery rate of COVID patients in Bihar has been more than 93 per cent for the past couple of days and its showing marginal hike from that position daily.
At least 1565 people were cured of the disease in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries in the state to 1,76,674, the bulletin said.
COVID-19: 276 cases, 5 deaths, 290 discharged in Gujarat's Surat
Surat's tally of coronavirus positive cases rose to 29,595 with 276 new cases recorded on Monday, the highest for any area in the state, while five deaths increased the count to 956, an official said.
Of the new cases, 172 were in city limits, which also accounted for 175 of the 290 people who were discharged during the day, he added.
So far, 20,280 people have been discharged within city limits, giving it a recovery rate of 90.6 per cent.
Surat Municipal Corporation officials said 597 paan shop owners were subjected to coronavirus tests, and five of the reports returned positive.
"Rs 80,900 was collected in fines in a single day from people not wearing masks and violating social distancing norms," he said.
The SMC said 30,052 people are quarantined while 8,73,534 people have been surveyed in areas from where new cases have been reported.
COVID-19: Nagaland registers 42 new cases, one more deathNagaland's COVID-19 caseload rose to 6,594 on Monday as 42 more people tested positive for the infection, while one more death raised the count to 23, Health Minister S Pangnyu Phom said.
Dimapur recorded 30 new cases, followed by Mon at 8 and Kohima at 4, he said.
Altogether 113 patients were cured of the disease on
Monday, taking the total number of recoveries to 5,371, the minister said.
At present, the recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in the state is 81.45 per cent.
Currently, the northeastern state has 1,149 active cases, additional director of health department Dr Denis Hangsing said in the COVID-19 bulletin.
At least, 51 COVID-19 patients have migrated to other states, he said.
COVID-19: Bengal reports 3,348 new cases, 61 fatalities
The COVID-19 count in West Bengal rose to 5,255 on Monday after 61 more people succumbed to the disease, the health department said in its bulletin.
At least 3,348 fresh infections were reported in the state, which pushed the tally to 2,73,679.
As many as 3,009 people have recovered from the disease since Sunday, taking the discharge rate in West Bengal to 87.95 per cent, the bulletin said.
COVID-19: Maharashtra's Nashik sees 907 cases, 14 deaths; 1,101 dischargedNashik district added 907 COVID-19 cases to its tally on Monday, even as 14 people succumbed to the infection and 1,101 were discharged post recovery, an official said.
The caseload in the district is 81,023, including 1,451 deaths, while the total number of people who have recovered stood at 70,272, he said.
COVID-19: In 7 months, Noida's tally went from 1 to 13,916
Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar registered 186 new COVID-19 patients that pushed its infection tally to 13,916 on Monday, seven months since the district recorded its first case of coronavirus, official data showed.
The number of active cases rose to 1,345 from 1,333 on Sunday as 173 more patients got discharged, according to the data released by the Uttar Pradesh Health Department for a 24-hour period.
The district has so far recorded 12,515 recoveries, seventh highest in the state, according to the data.
As per official figures on Sunday, the recovery rate of patients rose to 89.93 per cent from 89.88 per cent on Sunday, while the mortality rate stood at 0.40 per cent. There were 45,024 active cases across Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
COVID-19: 632 Fresh cases, 10 deaths reported in a day in J&KJammu and Kashmir recorded 632 fresh cases and 10 more fatalities in a day which took the caseload to 79,738 and death toll to 1,252 on Monday, officials said.
Of the new cases, 346 were reported from Jammu region and 286 from the Kashmir Valley, they said.
Jammu district reported the highest number of 173 new cases, followed by 119 in Srinagar district, the officials said.
COVID-19: Gujarat records 1,327 new cases, 1,405 recoveriesThe coronavirus tally in Gujarat rose to 1,44,027 with the addition of 1,327 new cases on Monday, the state health department said.
The death count increased to 3,512 with 13 more patients succumbing to the viral infection, it said.
At the same time, 1,405 COVID-19 patients were discharged on Monday, taking the number of recovered cases to 1,23,770, the health department said.
The state has achieved a recovery rate of 85.94 per cent, the department said in a release.
A total of 57,513 tests were conducted in the state for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, at a rate of 884.82 tests per day per million population, pushing the number of samples tested so far to 47,02,776, the release said.
COVID-19: Madhya Pradesh adds 1,460 new cases, 2,046 recover; 29 die
Madhya Pradesh on Monday reported 1,460 fresh COVID-19 cases, a day after adding 1,720 infections, taking its total tally to 1,37,098, a health official said.
With 29 fatalities, the total count went up to 2,463.
Five of the 29 deaths occurred each in Indore and Bhopal, while three patients died each in Jabalpur and Sagar.
Two people succumbed to the infection each in Gwalior and Khargone while one death each is reported from Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Damoh, Satna, Khandwa, Chhindwara, Anuppur, Tikamgarh and Panna.
A total of 2,046 people were discharged after treatment in the last 24 hours, taking the total count of recoveries to 1,15,878.
COVID-19: Karnataka Education minister tests positive for coronavirusKarnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar on Monday said he has
quarantined himself at home after testing positive for coronavirus.
"I will be home quarantined for a few days on the advice of doctors after testing positive for COVID-19.There is no panic as there are no symptoms," the minister tweeted.
He was among those ministers who had attended the recent Assembly session.
Many others who had attended the session tested positive including Deputy Chief Minister Govind Karjol, senior Congress leaders H K Patil and Dinesh Gundu Rao.
Maharashtra's COVID-19 tally reaches 14,53,653 with 10,244 new cases; 263 deaths take count to 38,347: News agency PTI quoting state health department.
10% Of World Population May Have Been Infected With COVID-19, Says WHO
Roughly 1 in 10 people may have been infected with the novel coronavirus, leaving the vast majority of the world's population vulnerable to the related COVID-19 disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.
Mike Ryan, the WHO's top emergency expert, told the agency's Executive Board that outbreaks were surging in parts of southeast Asia and that cases and deaths were on the rise in parts of Europe and the eastern Mediterranean region.
"Our current best estimates tell us about 10% of the global population may have been infected by this virus. It varies depending on country, it varies from urban to rural, it varies depending on groups. But what it does mean is that the vast majority of the world remains at risk," Ryan said. "We are now heading into a difficult period. The disease continues to spread."
COVID-19: Meghalaya reports 111 new cases, one more deathAt least 111 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya on Monday, which pushed the
tally to 6,820, while one more fatality raised the count in the northeastern state to 59, a health department official said.
East Khasi Hills, of which state capital Shillong is a part, continues to be the worst-affected district with 72 fresh cases, Health Services director Aman War said.
Ri Bhoi accounted for 19 new cases, followed by East Jaintia Hills at 10, East Garo Hills at six and West Garo Hills District at two. One each was recorded in South West Garo Hills and South West Khasi hills, War explained.
Altogether 98 patients have been cured of the disease on Monday, increasing the total number of recoveries to 4,491.
Meghalaya currently has 2,270 active cases.
Delhi records 32 new COVID-19 deaths, total fatalities 5,542 nowThe national capital recorded 32 COVID-19 fatalities on Monday, as the count climbed to 5,542, while 1,947 fresh cases took the tally over 2.92 lakh, authorities said.
The relatively low number of fresh cases came out of the 35,593 tests conducted the previous day.
Thirty-two new fatalities have been recorded, taking the death toll to 5,542, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Delhi health department.
The tally of active cases stood at 23,080 on Monday.
The bulletin said, the total number of cases has climbed to 2,92,560.
Delhi records 32 new COVID-19 deaths, taking total fatalities to 5,542; infection tally rises to 2.92 lakh with 1,947 fresh cases: News agency PTI quoting authorities
Coronavirus news: Education Ministry issues guidelines for reopening schools amid Covid-19
The Union Ministry of Education Ministry on Monday issued guidelines for reopening of schools after October 15 during the Unlock 5 phase.
The guidelines have been issued in accordance with the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSEL).
As per the guidelines, schools and coaching institutions can open in a graded manner after October 15. However, the decision on whether to reopen educational institutions with States and Union Territories (UTs).
The Ministry said that States/UTs may adopt or adapt the standard operating procedure (SoP) as per local context and requirements.
"As per para -1 of MHA order no. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 30.09.2020 for reopening, States/UT Governments may take a decision in respect of the reopening of schools and coaching institutions after 15.10.2020 in a graded manner in consultation with the respective schools/institutions management and based on the local situation. For this purpose, States/UTs will prepare their own SOP regarding health and safety precaution for reopening of schools based on the SOP to the Ministry of Education, Government of India. States/UTs may adopt or adapt the SOP as per local context and requirements," the guidelines read.
Coronavirus news: J&K Congress chief calls for immediate steps to meet COVID-19 challenge
The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) chief G A Mir on Monday criticised the Union Territory administration over its response to the prevailing COVID-19 situation and demanded necessary steps to restore confidence of people in the health system.
He also took a dig at the administration for launching the third phase of back-to-village (B2V) programme at the time of COVID-19 crisis and claimed that the exercise was meant to benefit the members of the ruling party.
"The UT and the central government failed to create the required facilities during six months of ongoing COVID-19 situation to deal with the worsening sitMr Mir said addressing a meeting of district presidents of Jammu province at the party headquarters.
Tripura reports 159 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more fatalitiesAt least 159 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Tripura on Monday, pushing the tally in the state to 27,033, a health department official said.
The death count rose to 296 with six more people succumbing to the infection, he said.
West Tripura district, of which state capital Agartala is a part, has accounted for 159 of the 296 COVID-19 deaths, the official said.
Tripura currently has 4,861 active coronavirus cases, while 21,853 people have recovered from the disease and 23 patients have migrated to other states, the official said.
Uttar Pradesh records 63 more COVID-19 deaths, 3,064 new casesThe COVID-19 death count in Uttar Pradesh reached 6,092 on Monday with 63 fatalities, while 3,064 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 4,17,437, an official said.
A total of 3,66,321 patients have been discharged from hospitals after recovering from the infection, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Amit Mohan Prasad said.
The recovery rate in the state stands at 87.75 per cent, he said.
At present, there are 45,024 active cases in the state, of which 21,361 are in home isolation and 3,525 others in private hospitals, Mr Prasad said.
The official claimed that there has been a 34 per cent decline in the number of active cases in the past 18 days.
Coronavirus news: Centre to roll out renewed campaign for COVID-19 with further opening up of activities
The Union government will soon roll out a renewed campaign that aims to spread awareness about "appropriate COVID-19 behaviour" in view of the forthcoming festive season and further unlocking of public activities, officials said on Monday.
Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla is expected to chair a meeting to chart out the new plan on Tuesday at 3 pm in the North Block office of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
The meeting, a senior home ministry official told PTI, will have participation from senior officials of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), ministry of information and broadcasting, chiefs of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), field offices of the home ministry and few others.
"The meeting is being held to discuss ways to increase the campaign for appropriate COVID-19 behaviour in the country," the officer said.
Coronavirus news: Himachal Chief Minister home quarantined self for three days Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has decided to keep himself in home quarantine for three days as an precautionary measure against COVID, an official spokesperson said.
The spokesperson said the Chief Minister had on October 3 met some persons in Manali, who tested positive for coronavirus infection on Sunday.
The Chief Minister will work from home during his quarantine period, he added.
COVID-19: Active Cases Maintained Below 10-Lakh Mark For 2 Weeks, says Health MinistryFor straight two weeks, India has maintained a steady trend of recording less than 10 lakh active COVID-19 cases while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 55,86,703, pushing the recovery rate to 84.34 per cent, the Health Ministry said on Monday.
The Centre-led strategies of ''test, track, trace and treat'' have been followed by state governments and Union Territory administrations as part of the "whole of government" approach.
Early identification of cases through aggressive and accessible countrywide testing combined with other measures such as prompt and efficient tracking and tracing of contacts have borne results, the ministry said.
Coronavirus: Russia Records 10,888 COVID-19 Cases In Past 24 Hours
Russia has registered 10,888 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, up from 10,499 yesterday, taking the cumulative case total to 1,225,889, the country's coronavirus response center said on Monday. "In the past 24 hours, Russia has confirmed 10,888 COVID-19 cases in 84 regions, of which 2,861 (26.3 per cent) were detected actively, with people showing no clinical symptoms," the response center said in a statement, specifying that the total count has reached 1,225,889.
907 new COVID-19 positive cases have been reported on October 4. Taking total count of active cases in Bihar to 12,833: State Health Department.
Coronavirus News: Passengers Flying In Single Day Rises To 1,68,860
The total number of passengers flying in a single day increased to 1,68,860 on October 4, Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Monday. He, in a tweet, said that the number of passengers flying in a single day is steadily reaching closer to the pre-COVID times.
Coronavirus: 44 New COVID-19 Cases Detected In Ladakh
Forty-four new cases of coronavirus were detected in Ladakh, taking the infection tally in the Union Territory to 4,521, officials said on Monday. With 39 more patients cured of the contagion, the number of active cases in the region stands at 1,106 - 773 in Leh district and 333 in Kargil district, the officials said. They said 37 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Leh district and another seven in Kargil district during the past 24 hours. Ladakh had reported 61 COVID-related deaths, while 3,354 patients had recovered from the infection till Sunday evening. The officials said 33 COVID patients were discharged in Leh and six others in Kargil on Sunday after their treatment.
Coronavirus News: Active Covid Cases In India Remain Under 10-Lakh Mark For 2 Weeks
Crossing a landmark milestone, the number of active COVID-19 cases in India has remained below the 10 lakh mark for 14 days unabated, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said today. The Ministry, in a statement, said that new recoveries have exceeded the new cases in the recent days. While 76,737 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country, only 74,442 the new confirmed cases have been reported in the same period.
Coronavirus News: 1430 New COVID-19 Cases In Thane
The COVID-19 tally in Thane reached 1,81,499 with the addition of 1,430 new cases in the Maharashtra district, an official said on Monday.
Fresh Ink For Covid Quarantine Stamp At Delhi Airport After Congress Leader's Complain
A fresh batch of ink is being used in the COVID-19 quarantine stamp for international passengers at the Delhi international airport after a Congress leader complained about pain and itchiness due to the chemical used in it, said senior government officials on Monday. "After the complaint, the Delhi state authorities have started using a fresh batch of ink to stamp incoming international passengers," said one of the officials.
Coronavirus: 126 Fresh Cases Take Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 Tally To 10,548
At least 126 more people, including six security personnel, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, pushing the northeastern state's tally to 10,548, a health department official said on Monday.
Coronavirus: Jharkhand Reports 933 New COVID-19 Cases
Jharkhand's COVID-19 caseload rose to 87,210 as 933 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said on Monday. Nine more patients succumbed to the disease, taking the state's coronavirus death toll to 743, he said.
Coronavirus: 16 New COVID-19 Cases In Andamans; Tally Rises To 3,884
The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 3,884 on Monday as 16 more people tested positive for the virus, a health official said.
Telangana's COVID-19 Tally Breaches 2 Lakh-Mark
The COVID-19 tally in Telangana crossed the two lakh-mark with 1,335 new cases, a state government bulletin said on Monday. The fresh infections took the total count to 2,00,611, while the death toll rose to 1,171 with eight more fatalities, it said. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for 262 of the 1,335 cases, followed by Rangareddy, 137, Medchal Malkajgiri, 91, Karimnagar, 83 and other districts.
903 deaths have been registered in the past 24 hours. 82% of new fatalities are reported from 10 states and UTs. 36% of deaths reported yesterday are from Maharashtra with 326 deaths followed by Karnataka with 67 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
COVID-19 Cases: 2,617 new COVID-19 cases reported in Odisha
2,617 new COVID-19 cases, 4,108 recoveries, and 17 deaths reported in Odisha till October 4. The total number of cases rises to 2,35,330 including 2,02,302 recoveries, 32,051 active cases, and 924 deaths: State Health Department.
27 School Students Test COVID-19 Positive In Andhra's Vizianagaram
At least 27 students of classes 9 and 10 in two schools have tested positive for coronavirus in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. While the schools were to reopen only on November 2, the students were reportedly attending classes informally with parents' consent. The guidelines issued by the central government last week for the fifth phase of unlocking India's economy allow states and Union Territories to reopen schools from October 15.
Read Here Coronavirus: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Inaugurates Covid Hospital
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74,442 New Coronavirus Cases In India, Total Cases Over 66 Lakh
India has logged 66,23,815 coronavirus cases so far with 74,442 new infections. 903 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to 1,02,685. 76,737 patients have recovered from the infection in the country in the last 24 hours.
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Hotels, food courts, restaurants, and bars in Maharashtra resume their services today, months after they were closed for coronavirus. The services are resuming with 50% capacity from today.
A total of 7,99,82,394 samples tested for COVID-19 up to October 4. Of these, 9,89,860 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Coronavirus: India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 66-Lakh Mark
India has logged 66,23,815 coronavirus cases so far with 74,442 new infections. 903 deaths in the last 24 hours have pushed the total death count to 1,02,685. 76,737 patients have recovered from the infection in the country in the last 24 hours.
India May Have "Crossed Coronavirus Caseload Peak": Finance Ministry
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The COVID-19 tally in Mizoram stands at 2120, including 1807 discharges. Active cases stand at 313. No new cases reported in the last 24 hours: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram.
Delhi Hospital Treats 8,000 Covid Patients - Highest By State-Run Facility
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday applauded the healthcare workers of Delhi's Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, which has successfully treated a chunk of Covid patients in the country. Around 8,000 patients have been discharged from the hospital after recovering from the infection - the highest from any state-owned hospital.
Read Here For Mumbai's Dabbawalas, Normalcy Is Distant Even After Unlock
Mumbai's dabbawalas will now be allowed to board the city's local trains, according to the government's unlock guidelines. However, these food-delivery personnel's troubles may not have ended yet.
Over the six months since they stopped deliveries in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, their bicycles have rusted, adding to their expenses even as the customer base shrunk.
"I first used to deliver 25-26 tiffin a day. Now the number is about five. Revenue has gone down. And our cycles have also rusted," said Shantaram Gargunde, one such dabbawalla.
Since the lockdown, many people have been working from home. Few avail of the tiffin service under the circumstance.
India And South Africa Ask WTO To Waive Rules For COVID-19 Drugs
India and South Africa want the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waive intellectual property rules to make it easier for developing countries to produce or import COVID-19 drugs, a letter to the WTO shows.
In their letter dated October 2 the two countries called on the global trade body to waive parts of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS), which governs patents, trademarks, copyright and other intellectual property rules globally.
"As new diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines for COVID-19 are developed, there are significant concerns (over) how these will be made available promptly, in sufficient quantities and at (an) affordable price to meet global demand," the letter posted on the Geneva-based WTO's website says.