India today reported 26,727 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, an increase of 13 per cent from yesterday. The total number of coronavirus cases rose to 3,37,66,707 with the new infections. At least 277 related deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours, taking total fatalities to 4,48,339.
The active cases comprise 0.82 per cent of the total infections -- the lowest since March 2020 -- while the active caseload at present stands at 2,75,224, the lowest in 196 days.
The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.86 per cent, highest since March 2020. At least 28,246 recoveries in the last 24 hours took the total number of recoveries to 3,30,43,144 in India.
The cumulative COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 89 crore - 69 per cent of the country's adult population has now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 25 per cent has taken both doses, the government said.
Here are the Highlights on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases:
West Bengal's Covid death count reached 18,806 on Friday with 13 new fatalities, while 708 fresh cases pushed the tally to 15,69,778, a bulletin released by the state Health Department said.
Kolkata and North 24 Parganas recorded four deaths each, the bulletin said.
The number of active cases in the state was 7,571, it said.
Haryana recorded 18 new COVID-19 cases today, according to the health department's daily bulletin. No Covid-related death was reported.
Assam reports 303 new #COVID cases, 356 recoveries and three deaths today
- ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2021
Active cases: 3,001
Total recoveries: 5,92,242
Death toll: 5,876 pic.twitter.com/5S04rLekck
India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 89.67 crores today. More than 62 lakh vaccine doses have been administered till 7 pm today: Union Health Ministry pic.twitter.com/DkRg9VAesN
- ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2021
Karnataka recorded 589 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths today, taking the total number of infections to 29,76,589 and the death count to 37,807, PTI reported.
Jammu and Kashmir today recorded 133 fresh COVID-19 cases and one more death, officials said.
Tamil Nadu has set a target to inoculate 1.50 crore people in October through mega vaccination camps with the aim of giving the shots to at least 70 per cent of the population as prescribed by the WHO and in line with the advise of Chief Minister M K Stalin, state minister Ma Subramanian said here today.
Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu today gave away cheques of Rs 3.5 lakh each to the family members of six officials and staff of Rajya Sabha Secretariat who died of Covid during April-May this year.
Tamil Nadu reports 1,597 new COVID-19 cases, 1,623 recoveries and 25 deaths in the last 24 hours.
- ANI (@ANI) October 1, 2021
Total cases: 26,65,386
Total recoveries: 26,12,684
Death toll: 35,603
Active cases: 17,099
Kerala today reported 13,834 new COVID-19 cases and 95 deaths. State Health Minister Veena George said there are 1,42,499 active COVID-19 cases of which 11.5 per cent patients are admitted to hospitals.
Coronavirus Latest Updates: South Korea Extends Curbs Amid Rise In Covid Cases In Capital City#NDTVCoronavirusTracker pic.twitter.com/994NxPRexr
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 1, 2021
COVID-19 News Updates: Covishield, China's Sinovac Approved By Australia Ahead Of Border OpeningAustralia recognized China's Sinovac Biotech Ltd. COVID-19 shot and India-made AstraZeneca Plc jabs, paving the way for overseas travelers and fee-paying foreign students who have received those vaccinations to enter the country.
COVID-19 News Updates: Religious Places In Delhi To Reopen With Strict Covid NormsAlthough the Delhi Disaster Management Authority order has now permitted the entry of devotees to religious places, it prohibited large gatherings there.
#COVID19 | Today's Vaccination Update - the latest #COVIDVaccination equation for Friday, October 1. pic.twitter.com/BRSvVwWwIH
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 1, 2021
COVID-19 News Updates: The Flu's Return Will Shape Impact Of The Coronavirus Pandemic In Coming MonthsWith 1.44 lakh active cases, Kerala has the highest active cases, and accounts for 52 per cent of the cumulative active COVID-19 cases in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has informed. The number of cases is declining in Kerala but the state still contributes a substantial number of total cases in the country.
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Coronavirus Live Updates: At least 277 Covid deaths reported nationwide in last 24 hours The active cases comprise 0.82 per cent of the total infections -- the lowest since March 2020 -- while the active caseload at present stands at 2,75,224, the lowest in 196 days.
The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.86 per cent, the highest since March 2020. At least 28,246 recoveries in the last 24 hours took the total number of recoveries to 3,30,43,144 in India.
#CoronavirusInIndia pic.twitter.com/IUUHLA5aQb
- NDTV (@ndtv) October 1, 2021
Gujarat recorded 20 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours which took its caseload to 8,25,936, the state health department said on Thursday evening. With no fatality reported during the day due to the pandemic, the death count remained unchanged at 10,082. There are 158 active cases in the state, including four patients who are on ventilator.
Quarter Of India's Adult Population Fully Vaccinated, Nearly 70% Got At Least 1 Dose: CentreSixty-nine per cent of the country's adult population has received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 25 per cent has taken both doses, the government said on Thursday.
Coronavirus: 2% Or Fewer In Many African Nations Covid Vaccinated, WHO SaysJust two percent of the population, or fewer, have been fully vaccinated against coronavirus in half of the countries in Africa, the World Heath Organization said on Thursday,
Phase 2/3 trials of Covovax COVID-19 vaccine in children between ages 7 and 11 began in Pune's Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday.
"Pune's Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College Hospital began phase 2/3 trials of Covovax in children between 7 and 11 years of age on Wednesday. Nine children have been enrolled for the trial here," said Dr Sanjay Lalwani, the Medical Director of the hospital.
The West Bengal government on Thursday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions till October 30 but allowed movement of people and vehicles at night during the Durga Puja festival from October 10 to 20, according to an order, reported news agency PTI.
Durga Puja will be celebrated from October 10 to 15, while Lakshmi Puja will be held on October 20.
