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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India's COVID-19 Tally Crosses 66.85 Lakh

Coronavirus India LIVE News Updates: According to the Johns Hopkins University, there has been a slight fall in India's 7-day-average of new cases confirmed each day.

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India News Posted by Draksha Sharma

Updated : October 06, 2020 11:36 pm IST

Coronavirus: India is the second worst-hit country in the world by the pandemic after US. (File)

New Delhi:

India reported a sharp drop in new COVID-19 cases recorded in the last 24 hours, with the Health Ministry data released this morning showing 61,267 fresh cases of coronavirus. With this, the total Covid cases in India have crossed 66.85 lakh with total deaths at 1,03,569, including 884 in 24 hours.

According to the Johns Hopkins University, which has been compiling COVID-19 data from all over the world, there has been a slight fall in India's 7-day-average of new cases confirmed each day.

The country now has 9,19,023 active COVID-19 cases and more than 56.6 lakh recoveries with 75,787 more people having fought off the disease in the last 24 hours, Health Ministry data shows.

Here are the LIVE updates on Coronavirus cases:

Oct 06, 2020 23:36 (IST)

COVID-19: Goa adds 519 new cases, 594 recover; 8 die
Goa's COVID-19 caseload went up to 36,238 on Tuesday with a single-day addition of 519 fresh
cases, a health official said.

With eight more people succumbing to the infection the total count in the state mounted to 468, he said.

A total of 594 people were discharged in the day, taking the count of recoveries to 31,050, he added. 1,898 samples were tested in the day, the official said.

Oct 06, 2020 22:51 (IST)

COVID-19: Gujarat adds 1,335 new cases, 1,473 recover; 10 die
Gujarat on Tuesday reported 1,335 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising its total count of infections to 1,45,362, state health department said.

With ten more persons, including four in Surat, succumbing to the infection, the cumulative toll in the state mounted to 3,522, it said.

While three fatalities occurred in Ahmedabad, one person died each in Gandhinagar, Rajkot and Vadodara.

A total of 1,473 people were discharged in the day after treatment, taking the count of recoveries to 1,25,243, the department said.

The case recovery rate in the state now stands at 86.16 per cent, the department said in a release.

The state now has 16,597 active cases.

Oct 06, 2020 22:34 (IST)

COVID-19: J&K reports 739 new cases, 16 deaths

Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday recorded 738 fresh COVID-19 cases, while 16 deaths took place in the past 24 hours, taking the tally to 80,476 and the death count to 1,268, officials said.

Srinagar district reported the highest number of 183 new COVID-19 cases, followed by 91 in Jammu district, they said.

"The Union Territory recorded 738 fresh COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours -- with 290 in Jammu and 448 in the Kashmir Valley," they said.

There are 13,712 active coronavirus cases, while 65,496 patients have recovered so far, the officials said.

Oct 06, 2020 22:17 (IST)

COVID-19: West Bengal reports record 3,370 fresh cases, tally mounts to 2,77,049
West Bengal reported its highest single-day spike of 3,370 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, pushing
the state's tally to 2,77,049, a bulletin issued by the health department said.

The death count rose to 5,318 after 63 more patients succumbed to the virus, it said.

The metropolis accounted for 16 fatalities, while 15 deaths were registered in neighbouring North 24 Parganas.

Out of the 63 deaths, 53 were due to comorbidities where COVID-19 was incidental, the department said.

The fresh cases include the highest number of 742 infections from Kolkata, North 24 Parganas (712) and Hooghly (219).

The discharge rate, however, improved to around 90 per cent with 3,036 recoveries since Monday, the bulletin said.

So far, 2,43,743 people have been cured in the state. West Bengal now has 27,988 active cases.

Oct 06, 2020 21:40 (IST)

COVID-19: Kerala records 7,871 new cases, 25 deaths
As many as 7,871 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Kerala, taking the state's active count to 87,738, said Chief Minister (CM) Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday.

111 health workers were found coronavirus positive out of 7,871 newly reported cases. In the last 24 hours, 4,981 people recovered taking the state's total recovery to 87,738. 25 deaths were also reported from the state.

With a spike of 61,267 new cases and 884 deaths in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 count on Tuesday reached 66,85,083, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW).

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Oct 06, 2020 21:28 (IST)

COVID-19 : Mumbai's Dharavi adds 22 new cases; tally 3,280
The COVID-19 tally in Dharavi slum colony in Mumbai rose to 3,280 on Tuesday with the addition of 22 fresh cases, a Mumbai civic body official said.

This is the 11th day in row that Dharavi reported new cases in double digits.

Of the total 3,280 cases, 2,795 patients have already been recovered from the infection, he said, adding that the slum now has 192 active patients.

Oct 06, 2020 21:05 (IST)

COVID-19 tally climbs to over 1.48 lakh in Rajasthan; death count 1,574

With 2,121 fresh cases, the COVID-19 tally of Rajasthan shot up to 1,48,316 on Tuesday, while 15 more people succumbed to the disease, pushing the death toll in the state to 1,574.

Ajmer, Baran, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Churu, Ganganagar, Jaipur, Jalore, Jodhpur, Kota, Pali, Sikar and Udaipur reported a death due to the disease each, according to an official report.

The maximum of 469 fresh cases were reported from Jaipur, it said.

Fresh COVID-19 cases were also reported from Ajmer (146), Alwar (196), Banswara (13), Baran (one), Barmer (36), Bharatpur (36), Bhilwara (151), Bikaner (155), Bundi (one), Chittorgarh (15), Churu (29), Dausa (seven), Dholpur (25), Dungarpur (22), Ganganagar (54), Hanumangarh (29), Jaisalmer (21), Jalore (11), Jhalawar (11), Jhunjhunu (29), Jodhpur (292), Karauli (15), Kota (55), Nagaur (14), Pali (22), Pratapgarh (three), Rajsamand (10), Sawaimadhopur (eight), Sikar (85), Sirohi (seven), Tonk (eight) and Udaipur (145).

Oct 06, 2020 20:47 (IST)

8 States Account For Nearly Half Of India's Total COVID-19 Deaths
Nearly half of the India's total COVID-19 deaths have been recorded from 25 districts in eight states, said the government today. 15 of these districts are in Maharashtra alone.

"Out of these 25 districts, 15 districts are in one state alone that is Maharashtra. Two districts each are in Karnataka, West Bengal and Gujarat and one each in Tamil Nadu, Punjab, UP and Andhra Pradesh. The Union government is focusing on these districts and has been in touch with district officials so that the situation can be controlled," said the health secretary, Rajiv Bhushan.

In Maharashtra, the districts with highest deaths are Mumbai-7,694, Pune-7,094 and Thane-4,486.

Oct 06, 2020 20:21 (IST)

Coronavirus news: Centre pays 95 insurance claims for medicos who died on COVID-19 duty
The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said the government has provided the insurance claims of Rs 50 lakh in 95 cases of deaths of healthcare workers who were engaged in COVID-19 management duties.

In a weekly Covid-19 update, Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary said, "In 95 cases of deaths of healthcare workers engaged in COVID-19 duties, insurance has been claimed for Rs 50 lakh each. There are 176 claims in process. In addition, 79 insurance claims yet to be received from different States."

In the wake of coronavirus pandemic in India in March, the union government made an announcement under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package and launched insurance scheme for healthcare workers fighting COVID-19 with certain conditions.

Oct 06, 2020 19:59 (IST)

COVID-19: Over 480 patients administered plasma therapy at two Delhi government hospitals

Over 480 COVID-19 patients have been administered convalescent plasma therapy at the Delhi government-run Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital over the last few months, officials said on Tuesday.

LNJP Hospital and RGSSH are dedicated coronavirus facilities.

Plasma therapy was started at the LNJP Hospital, the largest under the Delhi government, in June. Later, Delhi''s second plasma bank was set up at the hospital in July.

The national capital's first plasma bank was inaugurated at the state-run Institute of Liver and Biliary Science (ILBS) on July 2 by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The LNJP Hospital has 2,000 beds, of which 432 were occupied as on Monday. Of these, 258 patients are in the ICU, said Suresh Kumar, medical director of the hospital.

Oct 06, 2020 19:50 (IST)

COVID-19: Uttar Pradesh reports 61 more deaths, 3,663 new cases
The COVID-19 death count in Uttar Pradesh reached 6,153 on Tuesday with 61 more fatalities being recorded, while the infection tally jumped to 4,20,937 as 3,663 new cases surfaced in the state, a state bulletin said.

The number of active cases in the state stands at 44,031, of which 20,647 are in home-isolation, Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Amit Mohan Prasad said.

As many as 3,70,753 patients have fully recovered from the disease and were discharged from hospitals, he said, adding that 4,432 patients were discharged during the past 24 hours.

The recovery rate of the state is at 88.07 per cent, Mr Prasad added.

Oct 06, 2020 19:38 (IST)

COVID-19: India's recovery rate 84%; 77% active cases in 10 states
Active COVID-19 cases have been below 10 lakh for the last two weeks while the recovery rate of India is 84 per cent, Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

Addressing media persons at a briefing here Bhushan said, "Recovered cases have crossed 56 lakh mark which is the highest in the world. Active cases are below 10 lakh for the last two weeks and the recovery rate is 84 per cent. Over 8 crore tests have been conducted and approximately 80 lakh tests were done in last week."

Oct 06, 2020 19:28 (IST)

COVID-19: Andhra Pradesh reports 5,795 fresh cases, 33 deaths
Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours reported 5,795 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the overall count of coronavirus cases in the state to 7,29,307, said the state health department on Tuesday.

According to the bulletin, out of the total cases, there are 50,776 active cases in the state, while in the last 24 hours, 6,046 patients have recovered from the infection, taking the overall count of recovered patients across the state to 6,72,479.

However, in the last 24 hours, 33 patients succumbed to the virus across the state; (6 in Krishna district; 5 in Prakasam district; 4 each in East Godavari and Visakhapatnam districts; 3 each in Anantapur and Chittoor districts; 2 each in Guntur, Nellore, and West Godavari districts; and 1 each in Kadapa and Vizianagaram districts)

Oct 06, 2020 19:14 (IST)

COVID-19: 270 new cases take tally to 7,037 in Meghalaya
Meghalaya's COVID-19 death count reached 60 with one more person succumbing to the disease on Tuesday, while 270 new infections took the tally to 7,037, a senior official said.

Health Services Director Aman War said that 115 patients were also cured of the disease, pushing the number of recoveries to 4,606.

The Northeastern state now has 2,371 active cases, he said.

East Khasi Hills district, of which state capital Shillong is a part, reported 195 of the fresh cases.

Oct 06, 2020 19:07 (IST)

With rise in COVID deaths, Delhi's ITO graveyard readies more space for burials

In view of the recent increase in the number of deaths due to COVID-19 in the national capital, the Muslim graveyard at central Delhi's ITO has readied 5-6 acres of extra space for burials of casualties caused by the virus.

On an average, two-three burials of the virus victims have been taking place daily but the number has increased in the last few days, said Haji Mian Faiyazuddin, secretary of Qabristan Ahle Islam near Delhi Gate.

"In the last 2-3 days, the number of COVID-19 victims brought to the graveyard for burial has gone up from earlier 2-3 per day to 4-5 now," he said.

According to official data, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 was 32 on October 5, on October 4 it was 38 deaths, on October 3 - 34 deaths, October 2 - 37 deaths, October 1 - 40 deaths , September 30 - 41 deaths, September 29 - 48 deaths, September 28 - 37 deaths, September 27 - 42 deaths.

Oct 06, 2020 18:53 (IST)

Coronavirus news: Punjab health minister tests positive for COVID-19, shared stage with Rahul Gandhi

Punjab Health minister Balbir Singh Sidhu who recently shared the stage with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday, a health officer said.

"He has mild fever and a sore throat," Mohali civil surgeon Manjit Singh said.

The minister is stable and in isolation at home. People who have come in contact with him will also be tested, the doctor said.

Mr Sidhu was in Sangrur on Monday for "Kheti Bachao Yatra", taking part in a protest against the new farm laws.

The event was also attended by Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh and other senior Congress leaders.

Oct 06, 2020 18:37 (IST)

Number of tests conducted for detection of COVID-19 in India is second-highest in world: News agency PTI quoting Health Ministry.

Oct 06, 2020 18:29 (IST)

Forty-eight per cent of total COVID-19 deaths are concentrated in 25 districts of eight states: News agency PTI quoting Centre.

Oct 06, 2020 18:24 (IST)

Tripura reports 275 fresh COVID-19 cases, tally 27,308
At least 275 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Tripura on Tuesday, pushing the tally
in the state to 27,308, a health department official said.

The death count rose to 298 with two more people succumbing to the infection, he said.

West Tripura district, of which state capital Agartala is a part, has accounted for 161 of the 298 COVID-19 deaths, the official said.

Tripura currently has 4,879 active coronavirus cases, while 22,108 people have recovered from the disease.

Twenty-three patients have migrated to other states, he said.

Officials said, 255 patients were discharged from G B Pant hospital, the main referral hospital for COVID-19 patients, on Monday after they were cured.

Oct 06, 2020 17:24 (IST)

4 In 5 Covid Patients In Hospital Show Neurologic Symptoms: Study

About 4 out of 5 patients hospitalized with Covid-19 suffer neurologic symptoms such as muscle pain, headaches, confusion, dizziness and the loss of smell or taste, new research shows.

The most severe condition listed was encephalopathy, "characterized by altered mental function ranging from mild confusion to coma," said Igor Koralnik, the chief of neuro-infectious disease at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago and one of the study's authors. The study outlined the frequency and severity of neurologic symptoms in 509 patients hospitalized for Covid-19 in the Chicago-based health system at the start of the pandemic.

Koralnik, who also leads Northwestern's neurology-focused Covid clinic, declined to discuss the paper's relevance to the condition of U.S. President Donald Trump, who has been diagnosed with the disease. He said doctors generally should be on the lookout for any signs of neurologic distress in Covid-19 patients.

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