Coronavirus LIVE Updates: COVID-19 Cases Cross 66 Lakh-Mark In India

COVID-19: 5,042 cases in Kerala, 23 more deaths
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.
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 death
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

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 discharged
Nashik 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.

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&K
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 recoveries
The 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 state has achieved a recovery rate of 85.94 per cent, the department said in a release.

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 coronavirus
Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar on Monday said he has
quarantined himself at home after testing positive for coronavirus.

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 death
At least 111 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Meghalaya on Monday, which pushed the
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.

Delhi records 32 new COVID-19 deaths, total fatalities 5,542 now
The relatively low number of fresh cases came out of the 35,593 tests conducted the previous day.
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 fatalities
At 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.
West Tripura district, of which state capital Agartala is a part, has accounted for 159 of the 296 COVID-19 deaths, the official said.