India recorded 31,382 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,35,94,803.
India today recorded 29,616 fresh Covid cases, which is 5.6 per cent lower than yesterday figures (31,382), taking the nationwide count of infections to 33.62 million since the start of the pandemic.The country also reported 290 deaths, with the cumulative number at 4,46,658.
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar - the three big states - reported zero Covid deaths. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh reported one Covid death each.
Kerala, the state with most number of daily cases, reported 17,983 cases and 127 Covid deaths - the most number of deaths in a day in any state.
Here are the LIVE updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases:
India Has Developed First DNA Vaccine, Can Be Given To Those Above 12: PMIndia has developed the world's first DNA vaccine that can be given to everyone above 12 years of age, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today while addressing the United Nations as he gave an open invite to manufacturers across the world: "Come, make vaccine in India."
"Despite limited resources, India - which believes in the philosophy of "Seva Param Dharam" (service is the highest religion) - is completely invested in the development and manufacture of the vaccines,"
PM Modi stressed as he gave details about Zydus Cadila's three-dose COVID-19 DNA vaccine that was cleared by the drug regulator DCGA last month.
14 new coronavirus cases reported in UPWith 14 fresh COVID-19 cases, the total cases in Uttar Pradesh rose to 17,09,761 on Saturday while no fresh virus-related death was reported in the state, a government statement said.
The total death count remained at 22,890.
Of the 14 fresh cases, three each were reported from Maharajganj and Gautam Buddh Nagar, two each from Jhansi and Prayagraj, the government said in a statement.
In the past 24 hours, 26 COVID-19 patients have recovered from the disease, and have been discharged taking the total recoveries so far to 16,86,694.
The count of active cases in the state stood at 177, the statement said.
In the past 24 hours, more than 2.15 lakh samples have been tested, while so far, over 7.75 crore samples have been tested across UP, the statement said.
Mizoram Leads Northeastern States With Most Covid Cases In 24 Hours
Mizoram with 1,322 Covid cases leads the northeastern states in most number of new cases in a day. The state also reported five Covid deaths. Assam reported 406 cases and seven Covid deaths.
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar Report Zero Covid Deaths
Rajasthan, Gujarat, Bihar - the three big states - reported zero Covid deaths. Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh reported one Covid death each.
Kerala Leads The States With Most Number Of Daily Covid Cases
Kerala, the state with most number of daily cases, reported 17,983 cases and 127 Covid deaths - the most number of deaths in a day in any state.
29,616 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 5.6% Lower Than Yesterday
India today recorded 29,616 fresh Covid cases, which is 5.6 per cent lower than yesterday figures (31,382), taking the nationwide count of infections to 33.62 million since the start of the pandemic.The country also reported 290 deaths, with the cumulative death count at 4,46,658.
Places of worship allowed to reopen in Maharashtra from October 7, SOPs issued
Places of worship in Maharashtra will be allowed to open for the public from October 7, months after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, informed the state government.
The places of worship will open only outside of the containment zones and will function as per the timings decided by the trust/board/authority of the respective place, it added.
The Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) released by the Maharashtra government mandate the use of face masks, ensuring social distancing and makes the provision of thermal scanning, hand wash, and hand sanitisers compulsory.