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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Delhi adds nearly 6,900 fresh cases, record single-day hike so far

Another day with highest COVID-19 cases in Delhi with 6,842 positive cases, 51 deaths in past 24 hours. The positivity rate in the capital stands at 11.61 per cent.
Air pollution and the rising COVID-19 cases are double problems that Delhiites are facing right now. (Photo | PTI)
Air pollution and the rising COVID-19 cases are double problems that Delhiites are facing right now. (Photo | PTI)
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With 46,254 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases has surged to 83,13,877.

The death toll has mounted to 1,23,611 with 514 new deaths in the last 24 hours. The total active cases are 5,33,787 after a decrease of 7,618.

Total cured cases are 76,56,478 with 53,357 new discharges in the last 24 hours.

COVID-19 cases see an increase during festive season, people advised to 'stay put'

A health worker conducts COVID-19 RAT test. (Photo | PTI)

Iconic actor Soumitra Chatterjee critical but stable

The Dada Saheb Phalke awardee had been admitted to the medical facility on October 6 after testing positive for COVID-19.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

IN PICS | The lives of weavers was hit-hard during COVID-19 lockdown

Rail, Mamata government discuss SOP to run suburban trains

Senior rail, West government and state police officials Wednesday discussed standard operating procedures to run suburban trains in Eastern Railway's Howrah and Sealdah sections and in South-Eastern Railways Howrah- Kharagpur division, an official said.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Karnataka adds 3,377 fresh cases to its COVID-19 tally

Economy poised to reach pre-COVID-19 levels by 2020 end: Finance Ministry

Indian economy is poised to recover at a fast pace and reach pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of the year, the finance ministry said in its monthly report but also cautioned about the possibility of "fatigue with social distancing norms" triggering a second wave of coronavirus infections.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis recovers from COVID-19

Amid COVID-19 battle, drop in dengue cases gives Tamil Nadu health officials a breather

Several factors are cited for the considerable drop in dengue cases in the current year. The main reason is the coordinated preventive measures afoot in the districts to control COVID-19.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Another day with highest COVID-19 cases in Delhi

Eyebrows raised over Kerala's decision to invoke draconian law to prevent spread of pandemic

Is a draconian law really needed to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic? Kerala's decision to invoke Section 144 of the CrPC to prevent public congregations and gatherings has raised eyebrows as there are various other CrPC sections which can be used by the police to prevent unlawful gatherings. No other state or Union territory in the country has invoked this law to fight the pandemic. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

England gears for second COVID-19 lockdown, not all are happy

Sports update | After pandemic halted its rising popularity, bridge returns under camera surveillance

After months in the wilderness, bridge in India is making a fresh beginning. Players were active during the lockdown playing online and tournaments were held. But those were not recognised by the national governing body. The National Masters from November 5-19 will be the first online event to be held under the banner of the Bridge Federation of India (BFI).
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Third wave of COVID-19 confirmed in Delhi

A health worker in personal protective equipment (PPE) collects a swab sample from a man at the Sadar Bazar market to conduct tests for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Delhi. (Photo | PTI)

Vistara expecting to operate all pre-COVID domestic flights by April 2021: CCO

Vistara is expecting to operate 100 per cent of its pre-COVID domestic passenger flights by April next year, said its Chief Commercial Officer Vinod Kannan on Wednesday. Currently, the full-service carrier is operating around 55 per cent of its pre-COVID scheduled domestic passenger services.

Tamil Nadu Coronavirus Updates

Central Teacher Eligibility Test to be held on Jan 31, 2021: Union Education Minister

The Central Teacher Eligibility Test, which was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will now be held on January 31 next year, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said. The exam was earlier scheduled to be held on July 5.

Tripura reports 116 new COVID-19 cases; tally rises to 31,105

Tripura's COVID-19 tally rose to 31,105 as 116 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said on Wednesday. The COVID-19 death toll climbed to 350 as three more patients succumbed to the infection, he said.

Kerala Coronavirus Updates

Nearly 2 crore people in Karnataka were COVID-19 infected: Government survey

At least 1.93 crore or 27.3 per cent of the people in Karnataka are either infected by coronavirus or had the infection in the past, as of 16 September, revealed a survey by the government to estimate the prevalence of COVID-19 in the state.

Targeted COVID-19 testing begins in market places, crowded areas in Delhi: Satyendar Jain

The Delhi government has started conducting targeted COVID-19 tests in markets and other crowded areas to strengthen its surveillance mechanism, the city's Heath Minister Satyendar Jain said on Wednesday amid a surge in daily coronavirus cases in the national capital in the last few days.

Uttar Pradesh records 2,204 fresh coronavirus cases, 16 infection-related deaths

With 2,204 fresh cases, the total count of coronavirus infections on Wednesday went up to 4,89,502 in Uttar Pradesh and the number of fatalities rose to 7,104 with 16 more deaths, official data showed. The number of active cases presently stands at 22,676 of which 9,673 are in home isolation, a government spokesman said.

Thane's coronavirus tally rises by 513, death toll by 17

With the addition of 513 new COVID-19 cases, the infection tally of Thane district in Maharashtra reached 2,13,160, an official said on Wednesday. This rise was registered on Tuesday, he said.

Fear of exposure to COVID during air travel lessens amid fliers in last 3 months: Vistara survey

Fear of exposure to COVID-19 during air travel and of fellow passengers not adhering to health protocols has lessened among fliers during the last three months, according to a survey released by Vistara on Wednesday.

Rapid antigen test may be used to 'rule-in' COVID-19 patients within 1st 5 days of illness: Study

Rapid antigen test may be used to detect COVID-19 patients within the first five days of illness, leading to quick identification, isolation and treatment, stated a study published in ICMR's the Indian Journal of Medical Research.

Fall in mortality rate, high recovery keep active COVID-19 cases in India below 6 lakh

Active COVID-19 cases in India have been witnessing a steady decline and remained below six lakh for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday due to a sustained fall in the mortality rate and a large number of patients recuperating from the disease daily, the Union health ministry said.

COVID-19 a message for mankind to live in harmony with nature: Environmentalist Chandi Prasad Bhatt

The coronavirus pandemic carries a message for mankind to give up the culture of blind consumerism and adopt a lifestyle which is in harmony with nature, noted environmentalist Chandi Prasad Bhatt said. The 87-year-old, widely known as the pioneer of the Chipko movement, also expressed concern over the degradation of the Himalayan ecology and called for prioritisation of its conservation.

Report on reopening of schools to CM in 4 or 5 days: Karnataka Education Minister S Suresh Kumar???????

The Karnataka government has not yet decided to re-open schools, state Education Minister S Suresh Kumar said on Wednesday. The Education Department would give a report to the Chief Minister in the next four or five days to take a call, he said.

Delhi facing third wave of coronavirus: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said the city has seen a jump in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the last few days and it can be called a "third wave". Kejriwal said people do not need to panic and the government was monitoring the situation regularly.

Puducherry reports 108 fresh COVID-19 cases

Puducherry reported 108 fresh COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the tally to 35,429. One more person, a 66-year-old man, died of the virus in the last 24 hours ending 10 am on Sunday, taking the toll to 597, the health department said.

16 state, UTs have cases per million lower than national average

IMA seeks ban of firecracker sale amid Covid-19 pandemic in Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh unit of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the chief minister Bhupesh Baghel to impose complete ban on the sale of firecrackers during the festive season amid the challenging time of Covid-19 pandemic. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Third wave in Delhi, says CM Kejriwal

6800 beds occupied in Delhi, we can call this 3rd wave: State Health Minister Satyendar Jain

1637 new cases, 6 deaths in Telangana

1474 fresh cases, 12 deaths in Odisha

12.09 lakh samples tested on Tuesday: ICMR

India reports 46,254 new cases, 514 deaths in last 24 hours

84 new cases take tally to 6441 in Ladakh

India witnesses continuous decline in new cases, deaths over last 7 weeks

101 new COVID cases in Mizoram in last 24 hours

Patna to Khagaria, first-time voters share excitement, fear of 'COVID-time polling'

As Bihar election is being conducted amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a section of young first-time voters shared their excitement and apprehension of casting their franchise for the first time in a new normal electoral environment. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Global update | England Citizens prep for Lockdown 2.0

Under COVID shadow, phase-two of Bihar polls passes off peacefully, turnout 54.64 %

The second phase of polling on 94 seats in the Bihar assembly elections passed off peacefully Tuesday with a voter turnout of over 54.64 per cent, marginally lower than the 2015 figure, as COVID-19 failed to dampen the democratic spirit of citizens.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Maharashtra reports 4,909 new cases, 120 deaths in last 24 hours

Choke alert in Chennai ahead of Covid-year Deepavali

The city’s air quality index (AQI) is inching closer to 100, which by itself causes minor breathing discomfort for sensitive people. With Deepavali just two weeks away and active monsoon days ahead, the air pollution is only going to get worse.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Mumbai adds 746 fresh cases to its COVID-19 tally

46 per cent Indians borrowed to run households in COVID-19: Report

With job losses and pay cuts across industries, the lower middle-income group has been affected severely and the pandemic has led to a shift in perspective towards loans and borrowing preferences, said the report by Home Credit India, a local arm of the international consumer finance provider with operations spanning over Europe and Asia.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Haryana adds 1,684 new coronavirus cases to its tally

Global update | Imran Khan directs authorities to strike balance between livelihood, COVID-19 measures

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed the authorities to strike a balance between livelihood and COVID-19 control measures as the country grappled to contain the second wave of the pandemic.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Karnataka adds 2756 fresh cases to its coronavirus tally

Second wave of Covid-19? This Odisha district sees six-fold rise in daily cases

Even as the new Covid-19 cases declined further bringing down the daily test positivity rate (TPR) to below 3% in the State, Ganjam witnessed a six-fold rise in new infections during the 24-hour period showing the early signs of a second wave of the pandemic in the district.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

6725: Delhi registers highest COVID-19 cases till date

Global updates | Germany eyes antigen tests to keep elderly safe in second wave

As Europe tries to break a surge in coronavirus infections, Germany is counting on a new type of test to avoid closing nursing homes to visitors, a move that caused considerable anguish among residents and relatives in the spring.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Odisha bans bursting of crackers for 20 days keeping COVID-19 in mind

Global update | UAE PM Sheikh Mohammed receives COVID-19 vaccine shot

UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohammed shared a picture on Twitter of him getting vaccinated by a medical staffer.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)

Coronavirus cases in Tamil Nadu now reaches 7,31,942

Goa's COVID-19 count rises by 235, two more succumb to virus

  • Goa's coronavirus caseload rose to 44,189, after 235 persons tested positive for the infection on Tuesday, an official from the health department said

  • Besides this, 239 persons recovered from the infection, while two patients died of it during the day, the official said

  • With this, the toll in the coastal state stood at 618 and the number of recoveries reached 41,362, he said

  • There are currently 2,209 active cases in Goa, the official said, adding that 1,712 samples were tested during the day

    • (Inputs from PTI)

    Tamil Nadu issues SOPs for cinema halls as they gear up to reopen from November 10

    The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for cinema halls in the state -- including those located at multiplexes and shopping malls -- which have been allowed to reopen from November 10 with 50 percent seating capacity.
    (CLICK TO SEE THE KEY CONDITIONS LAID IN THE SOPS)

    COVID-19 update from Uttarakhand

    Bengal govt not to allow bursting of firecrackers during Kali puja

    West Bengal Chief Secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay announced on Tuesday that the state government will not allow bursting of firecrackers during Kali puja and Diwali.

    COVID-19 patient arrives to vote in Bihar

    More recoveries than fresh cases in Meghalaya

    Meghalaya on Tuesday reported more COVID-19 recoveries than fresh cases as 101 recuperated from the disease while 63 new infections pushed the tally to 9,741, a senior health official said.

    Rajasthan tally

    Rajasthan detects 1,725 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths today. Total positive cases in the state stand at 2,02,220 with 1,936 deaths, 1,83,899 recoveries/discharges and 16,385 active cases: State Health Department

    Kerala tally

    Kerala on Tuesday registered 6862 fresh cases of coronavirus infection and 26 deaths. The state also recorded 8802 recoveries.

    WATCH| Polling staff await covid positive voters

    Member of Archery team support staff tests positive

    The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Tuesday said that a member of the support staff, attached to the National Archery Team which was training at the Army Sports Institute in Pune, has tested positive for coronavirus. (READ MORE)

    Uttar Pradesh records 1,726 fresh cases, 13 deaths

    The COVID-19 death toll in Uttar Pradesh rose to 7,089 on Tuesday with 13 more people succumbing to the disease, while 1,726 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 4,87,335, a government spokesman said.

    Highlights from Health Ministry briefing

  • India's cases per million population is amongst the lowest in the world; standing at 5,991. Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry said.

  • Weekly positivity rate is at 4.4% while daily positivity rate is at 3.7%.

  • There is an exponential rise in the recoveries. As on today, the total recovered cases have crossed 76 lakhs (76,03,121).

  • India's deaths per million population is also amongst the lowest in the world. India has 89 deaths per million population, whereas the global average stands at 154.

    • Some countries yet to remove restrictions on entry of Indians

    Some countries have still not removed restrictions on the entry of Indian nationals and the central government is ready to fly passengers to these countries whenever they ease their limits, said Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday.

    TN govt issues SOPs for reopening theatres

    UAE PM receives COVID-19 vaccine shot

    UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum received a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohammed shared a picture on Twitter of him getting vaccinated by a medical staffer.

    Inter-state bus services resume in Delhi

    Puducherry tally

    Puducherry reports 149 new COVID-19 infections taking total cases to 35,325 out of which 2,445 are active patients. Total of 596 deaths reported.

    COVID-19 testing for passengers before departure

    Domestic and international passengers taking their flights from the Delhi airport can now get themselves tested for COVID-19 right before their departure, its operator DIAL said on Tuesday. The COVID-19 testing facility at the Delhi airport started on September 12 and it was available for international arrivals only till date. (READ MORE)

    Weather alone has no significant effect on COVID-19 spread

    Research led by The University of Texas at Austin is adding clarity on weather's role in COVID-19 infection, with a new study finding that temperature and humidity do not play a significant role in coronavirus spread. (READ MORE)

    1201 new cases in Odisha

    Arunachal reports 117 new cases

    At least 117 more people, including two security personnel and eight health care workers, tested positive for COVID-19, pushing the caseload in the state to 14,998, a senior official said on Tuesday. Barring 11, all new patients are asymptomatic and have been shifted to COVID care centres, he said.

    Patient succumbs in Puducherry

  • Puducherry logged one more death on Tuesday due to COVID-19, pushing the toll to 596 while 149 new cases were registered, raising the tally to 35,325.

  • The fresh cases were identified at the end of examination of 4,004 samples today.

  • Director of Health and Family Welfare S Mohan Kumar said the fatality and recovery rates were 1.69 percent and 91.39 percent respectively.

    • Posters not to be pasted outside homes of patients

    The Delhi government, represented by its additional standing counsel Satyakam, also told the high court that its officials have also not been allowed to share details of COVID-19 positive persons with their neighbours, resident welfare associations or Whatsapp groups.

    No reopening on Nov 16

    Testing facility for lawyers at Mumbai family court

    A circular issued initially on Monday by the office of principal judge made it mandatory for lawyers and litigants to take the antigen test before entering the family court premises, but a revised circular later in the day said the test is not compulsory.

    Decline in active cases

    Moratorium period update

    Jharkhand reports 403 new cases

  • Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally rose to 1,02,490 on Tuesday as 403 more people tested positive for the infection, while one fresh fatality pushed the state's coronavirus death toll to 886, a health official said.

  • Ranchi district reported the highest number of new cases at 122, followed by Dhanbad (50) and East Singhbhum (40), he said.

  • One person succumbed to the infection in Ranchi district, the official said.

  • Jharkhand now has 5,119 active coronavirus cases, while 96,485 people have been cured of the disease so far, he said.

    • 1,536 new cases in Telangana

    Telangana recorded 1,536fresh coronavirus cases taking the total infection count to2.42 lakh while three related deaths pushed the toll to 1,351. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most number of cases with 281, followed by Khammam 97 and Medchal Malkajgiri 96, a government bulletin said on Tuesday providing data as of 8 PM on November 2.On November 2, 45,021samples were tested.

    Death toll mounts to 1,23,097

    11,17,89,350 samples tested so far

    98% schools reopen in Andhra

    Schools in Andhra Pradesh reopened on Monday after a gap of seven months amid strict Covid-19 protocols, although classes were held only for students of classes 9 and 10.
    (READ MORE)

    Haryana update

    Haryana has found antibodies against COVID-19 among 14.8% of its people in the second round of seroprevalence survey released in the state capital on Monday. It is 19.8% in urban areas and 11.4% in rural areas.
    (READ MORE)

    Pandemic impacts on global inland fisheries

    Researchers distributed an online survey assessing perceptions of inland fishery pressures in June and July 2020 to basin-level inland fishery experts; 437 respondents from 79 countries addressed 93 unique hydrological basins, accounting for 82.1 percent of global inland fish catch.

    Assam tally reaches 2,06,982

  • Assam reported 465 new COVID-19 cases and 785 discharges on Monday, taking the total cases in the state to 2,06,982.

  • The total number of cases include 1,97,566 discharges and 932 fatalities due to the virus. The number of active coronavirus cases stands at 8,481.

    • As firecracker sales nosedive, wholesalers suffer

  • Wholesalers and vendors of firecrackers in Surat assert that there is a negligible sale this festive season, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • Speaking to ANI, a vendor, Sikandar said "I used to be in the catering business. Now I sell this. I can barely afford food, there is almost no business."

  • Another firecracker wholesaler, Kanhaiya Lal Supariwala said that his business is not even 25 per cent of what it used to be earlier.

  • "I supply goods all over India. Business is not even 25 per cent of what it used to be. It is only 12 days to Diwali but we are sitting idly. We used to have a business of Rs 30-40 crores in a year but it is not even Rs 10 crores this year," said Supariwala.

    • Strict protocols in place for MP bypoll

    Social distancing maintained at Bihar polling booths

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