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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Ten new cases reported in Dharavi, Maharashtra caseload at 17,74,455

With 62 people succumbing to the infection, Maharashtra's cumulative toll reached 46,573, he said.
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With 46,232 new COVID-19 cases and 564 deaths in the last 24 hours, the total number of positive coronavirus cases in India reached 90,50,598 on Saturday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed.

The total figure includes 4,39,747 active cases and 84,78,124 recoveries.

The death toll due to the virus currently stands at 1,32,726, with 564 reported in the last 24 hours.

As per the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 10,66,022 COVID-19 samples were tested on Friday. With this, a total of 13,06,57,808 samples have been tested for the coronavirus so far.

Mumbai tally

175 new cases in Jharkhand

3,639 new cases in West Bengal

Madhya Pradesh tally

More cases in Dharavi

The tally of COVID-19 cases in the Dharavi area here increased to 3,640 on Saturday with ten new infections coming to light, a civic official said. The day before, Dharavi had reported only one new case and since Monday, the number of daily new cases had not exceeded three. Of total 3,640COVID-19 cases, 3,314 patients have already recovered and discharged from hospitals. The number of active cases in the area increased to 15.

23 deaths in Punjab

  • Twenty-three more people died from coronavirus in Punjab on Saturday as 719 fresh cases pushed the state's infection tally to 1,45,667, according to a medical bulletin.

  • So far, the disease has claimed 4,595 lives in Punjab.

  • The places which reported new coronavirus cases included Jalandhar (156), Mohali (149) and Ludhiana (81).

  • There are 6,561 active COVID-19 cases in the state as of now, according to the bulletin.

    • 319 more cases in Nashik

    The COVID-19 tally in Nashik district of Maharashtra rose to 98,396 on Saturday with the addition of 319 fresh cases, health officials said. With six fatalities, the total COVID-19 toll mounted to 1,761 they said. A total of 252 patients were discharged from hospitals after treatment during the day, taking the count of recoveries to 94,079, the officials added.

    Haryana reports 2,666 fresh cases

    Haryana on Saturday reported another big spike of 2,666 fresh coronavirus cases taking the caseload in the state to 2,15,021 while 25 more fatalities took the COVID-19 death toll to 2,163. Of the fresh cases, the maximum 939 were reported from the hardest-hit Gurgaon district, the second highest single-day spike so far, according to the state health department's daily bulletin.

    2,284 new cases in Chhattisgarh

    Chhattisgarh's COVID-19 count climbed to 2,21,688 on Saturday after 2,284 people were detected with the infection, while the number of people who have recovered reached 1,98,316, a health official said. With 22 more deaths, seven of which took place on Saturday, nine on Friday and six earlier, the fatality count mounted to 2,713, he said.

    Two more fatalities push Assam's toll to 973

  • Assam reported two more deaths due to COVID-19 on Saturday, while 223 fresh infections pushed the tally to 2,11,427, Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

  • The death toll increased to 973 and the overall positivity rate stood at 4.12 per cent against total testing of 51,27,982 samples so far.

  • For the second consecutive day, the state reported lesser recoveries at 193 discharges than the number of new cases.

  • Assam now has 3,232 active cases, undergoing treatment at different hospitals.

    • Himachal's death toll crosses 500-mark

  • Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 death toll crossed the 500-mark on Saturday with 18 more people succumbing to the infection, according to health department data.

  • The death toll in the state now stands at 510, it said.

  • Eight deaths were reported from Shimla on Saturday, three each from Kullu and Chamba, two from Kangra and one each from Una and Lahaul-Spiti, according to health department data.

  • Meanwhile, 915 new cases pushed the infection count of the state to 33,701.

    • Delhi COVID update

    Chhath Puja at Marina Beach

    Puducherry reports 65 new COVID-19 cases

    Puducherry reports 65 new COVID-19 cases, 82 discharges. Total positive cases in the Union Territory rise to 36,648 till date, including 602 active cases, 35,437 recoveries & 609 deaths: Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Government of Puducherry

    In phase 3, we'll see if COVAXIN is effective enough to prevent the disease: Dr E Venkata Rao

    In phase 3, we'll see if COVAXIN is effective enough to prevent the disease. Out of 1000 people recruited, we'll give vaccine to 50% of them & placebo to others: Dr E Venkata Rao, Principal investigator of COVAXIN trial at Institute of Medical Sciences & SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar

    Uttarakhand COVID Updates

    1,515 new COVID-19 cases reported in Gujarat

    1,515 new COVID-19 cases, 1,271 discharges/recoveries, and nine deaths have been reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours.

    Total cases: 1,95,917

    Recoveries/discharges: 1,78,786

    Active cases: 13,285

    Deaths: 3,846

    Schools in Pune city to remain closed: Mayor Muralidhar Mohol

    The schools in Pune city will remain closed for now and will not reopen from November 23 as decided earlier, Mayor Muralidhar Mohol said on Saturday. The decision on reopening will be taken after a review meeting on December 13, he said.

    Rajasthan reports 3,007 new COVID-19 cases today

    Gautam Buddh Nagar: One more COVID-19 death takes toll to 75, infection tally 21,307

    Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar recorded one more fatality linked to COVID-19 on Saturday that pushed the death toll to 75, while the district's infection tally rose to 21,307 with 137 new cases, official data showed.

    Tripura reports 150 new COVID-19 cases, one fresh fatality

    Tripura's COVID-19 tally rose to 32,367 on Saturday as 150 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said. One more patient succumbed to the infection, pushing the northeastern state's coronavirus death toll to 363, he said.

    Visit patients under home isolation, ensure they follow isolation norms: Delhi government to officials

    The Delhi government has directed district officials to visit COVID-19 patients under home isolation and ensure that they follow isolation rules, a move that comes amid instances of such people flouting norms in the national capital.

    Country has rallied behind PM Narendra Modi in fight against COVID-19: Amit Shah

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said the country had rallied behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and it was doing better than even developed countries over the handling of the contagion.

    Jammu and Kashmir COVID Updates

    Goa government to study SOPs to monitor travellers from Delhi

    The Goa government will study the standard operating procedures (SOPs) adopted by states like Maharashtra to monitor people travelling from Delhi in view of the rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital.

    Kerala COVID Updates

    24 new COVID-19 deaths in in Uttar Pradesh, toll rises to 7,524

    With 24 fresh COVID-19 deaths in Uttar Pradesh, the toll due to the disease rose to 7,524 in the state, while the total cases surged to 5,24,223 with 2,326 new infections, officials said on Saturday. Briefing reporters here, Additional Chief Secretary Medical and Health Amit Mohan Prasad said that in the past 24 hours 2,326 fresh cases were reported from the state.

    Fire breaks out at a COVID-19 hospital in Gwalior

    Andhra Pradesh reports 1,160 new COVID-19 cases

    Andhra Pradesh reports 1,160 new COVID-19 cases taking the total positive cases in the State to 8,61,092. There are 14,770 active cases and 8,39,395 recovered cases in the State; the death toll is at 6,927, as per the State Health Department

    411 ICU beds have been added for COVID-19 patients in hospitals in last 5 days: Delhi government

    Following Delhi CM's order, 411 ICU beds have been added for COVID-19 patients in hospitals of state & Central governments in last 5 days. This includes beds in several private hospitals to increase reservation for ICU beds in private hospitals up to 80%: Delhi government

    Parliamentary Panel on COVID-19: Private hospitals charged exorbitant fees; spending on health abysmally low

    Amid rising COVID-19 cases, inadequate beds in government hospitals and absence of specific guidelines for COVID treatment resulted in private hospitals charging exorbitant fees, a parliamentary panel on Saturday said, asserting that a sustainable pricing model could have averted many deaths.

    Officials at Delhi-Noida border impose fine of Rs 2,000 on people for not wearing masks while travelling

    15 security personnel among 66 new COVID-19 patients in Mizoram

    Mizoram's COVID-19 tally rose to 3,607 on Saturday as 66 more people, including 15 security personnel, tested positive for the infection, an official statement said. Aizawl district reported the highest number of new cases at 46, followed by Lawngtlai (eight) and Serchhip (six), the statement issued by the state Information and Public Relations Department said.

    Schools reopened for 10th and 12th standard students today in Goa

    13 crore COVID-19 tests done so far, cumulative positivity rate falling steadily: Health Ministry

    The total number of tests conducted in India for the detection of COVID-19 infection has crossed the 13-crore mark with last one crore done in just 10 days, while the cumulative positivity rate remained low and continues a downward trajectory, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.

    Officials at Nehru Place impose fine of Rs 2,000 on people for not wearing a mask in public

    COVID19 positivity rate stands at nearly 8 per cent in Indore

    COVID19 positivity rate stands at nearly 8% in Indore at 37,115 total cases. Recovery rate has fallen & currently stands at 90.7% with 33,693 recoveries. We're expecting a rise in cases due to weather change & flouting of norms during festival season: Nodal Officer, Indore, MP

    COVID-19: Haryana orders closure of all schools till November 30 after over 150 students test positive

    ICMR increases RT-PCR testing capacity from 27,000 to 37,200 RT-PCR tests per day

    ICMR has increased RT-PCR testing capacity from 27,000 tests/day to 37,200 RT-PCR tests per day on directions of Home Minister Amit Shah. 30,735 RT-PCR samples collected in Delhi on 19 November as compared to 12,055 RT-PCR samples on 15 November: Ministry of Home Affairs

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    Punjab ready to help Delhi government to fight COVID crisis: Amarinder Singh

    Punjab CM Amarinder Singh on Saturday said the state was ready to provide all possible help to the Delhi government to combat the COVID-19 threat. "Delhi is fighting a tough battle, and we are there to help if needed. I have said that earlier also," he said.

    BJP MLA slams Maharashtra government over reopening of schools

    Former Maharashtra school education minister and BJP leader Ashish Shelar on Saturday criticised the state government, saying it is doing little to minimise the confusion among parents over reopening of schools from November 23. The state government has allowed reopening of schools for classes 9 to 12 depending on the COVID-19 situation in local areas.

    33 officer trainees test COVID positive at Mussoorie-based civil services training academy

    As many as 33 civil services officer trainees have tested positive for coronavirus at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration at Mussoorie, prompting authorities to close all non-essential departments there.

    Team work by health staff and other departments in fight against coronavirus laudable: Kiran Bedi

    Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi on Saturday complimented the staff of Health and other departments for their team and collective hard work in control and management of COVID-19 in the Union Territory.

    Maharashtra eyes suspension of train, flight ops to Delhi

    The Maharashtra government is toying with the idea of suspending train and flight operations to and from Delhi in view of the rising coronavirus cases in the national capital, a senior official said on Saturday. This is one of the steps being considered by the state government to curb the spread of the virus, he said. (READ MORE)

    One-fourth of UP's active COVID-19 cases are in its eight NCR districts bordering Delhi

    UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Baghpat and Shamli districts are a part of the NCR, a wider region that also comprises districts from Haryana, Rajasthan and entire Delhi. According to UP's official data updated till Friday, there were a total of 5,21,988 COVID-19 cases in the state, while the number of active cases stood at 23,357, of which 5,863 (25.10 per cent) were in its NCR districts. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    COVID-19 patients turn to ayurveda for cure, Ayush secretary in Kerala faces wrath of practitioners

    Following the state government's endorsement for ayurveda and yoga for treating asymptomatic COVID patients and those under category A, the Department of Indian Systems of Medicine (ISM) said there is an overwhelming response from the public. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Children battling COVID-19 seek emotional support through government helpline

    To address the emotional trauma he suffered, he reached out to the NCPCR's toll-free helpline number 1800-121-2830 for counselling and psycho-social support. Over 400 such calls of children who suffered from coronavirus have been tackled by the NCPCR helpline since its inception in September, an official with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    778 new cases in Odisha

    Latest visuals from Sabarimala

    Update from Odisha Assembly

    Rise in COVID-19: Worrying trend for Kerala?

    Goa schools reopen for Classes 10, 12 amid COVID-19 protocols

    The state government has asked the schools to strictly observe the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) like thermal screening of students, hand sanitising, wearing of masks, social distancing in classrooms, officials said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    46,232 new COVID-19 cases in India, tally reaches 90.50 lakh; death toll rises to 1,32,726

    The total coronavirus cases mounted to 90,50,597 with 46,232 infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,32,726 with 564 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. The number of active cases remained below five lakh for the eleventh consecutive day. There are 4,39,747 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country as on date, which comprises 4.86 per cent of the total caseload, as per the data. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    News from Uttarakhand

    Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, Mussoorie sealed for 2 days after 33 trainees found COVID-19 positive "We've found 33 positive cases. The hostels, mess, administrative office and library being sanitized," says Academy Director Sanjeev Chopra.

    925 new cases in Telangana

    Curfew underway at Ahmedabad

    Over 10 lakh samples tested in last 24 hours

    Total number of samples tested up to 20 November is 13,06,57,808 including 10,66,022 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research.

    Over 46,000 new cases in India in last 24 hours

    321 ICU, oxygen beds added in Delhi this week, says MHA

    As many as 120 ventilators have also arrived from Bharat Electronics Limited in Bangalore to be given to various hospitals, while authorities have enhanced the capacity of daily RT-PCR tests in Delhi to 37,200. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Delhi hotel booked after party with over 50 guests

    The police was informed that the City Park hotel was found flouting social distancing norms. The marriage function was organised on Thursday night. “The hotel was found flouting norms and hence proper action according to law was taken and an FIR under section 188 IPC has been registered at Maurya Enclave police station,” said Vijayanta Arya, DCP North West. Not more than 50 people can be invited for a wedding in Delhi as the cases of the Coronavirus continue to soar in the national capital. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    After Gujarat, now Madhya Pradesh goes for night curfew

    Night curfew to be imposed between 10 pm to 6 am, starting from November 21 in Indore, Bhopal, Gwalior, Vidisha, and Ratlam districts. People engaged in essential services and factory workers are exempted: Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

    Important announcement for Gujarat students

    Applicants of exams like CA, NIC and SSC will be allowed if they possess valid admission cards and ID documents, during complete curfew in Ahmedabad during next two days.

    Night curfew kicks in Gujarat

    Teaching staff, students can avail Mumbai local train services

    Ministry of Railways grants permission to teaching & non-teaching staff carrying valid id cards, students carrying valid hall tickets for Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Education Examinations, to travel by suburban services over Mumbai Suburban network up to 10 December.

    Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on door-to-door surveys in Delhi

    Door to door survey in Delhi is going to be beneficial for patients as it'll help in detecting patients with comorbidity & elderly patients. At least we'll know how many patients we have and how best we can utilise medical facilities: Dr. Atul Kakkar, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital.

    News from Maharashtra

    Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) restricts followers of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar to visit Chaityabhoomi on 6th December, in wake of COVID-19 pandemic. There will be a live broadcast of programs from Chaityabhoomi this year.

    Protests in Odisha as religious places remain closed

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    Update from the Noida-Delhi border

  • The positivity rate among people randomly tested for COVID-19 at Gautam Buddh Nagar's Delhi border was higher than in non-border areas of the district on Thursday, according to officials.

  • The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration had on Wednesday started random testing of people coming from Delhi to Noida at the borders of the two cities amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the national capital.

  • On Thursday, 178 people were randomly tested at Ashok Nagar and at the Botanical Garden Metro Station, while 165 tests were done on Wednesday at the DND and the Chilla borders in Noida, according to officials.

  • Nine incoming people were found COVID-19 positive during the random antigen-based tests on Thursday and three were found positive on Wednesday, as per official figures.

  • Giving details of Thursday, Additional Chief Medical Officer (ACMO) Sanjeev Manglik said 178 random antigen-based tests were done and out of these nine were found positive for the novel coronavirus.

  • "The positivity rate in border areas was 5. 06 per cent," he said.

  • On the other hand, 2,712 antigen-based tests were done in non-border areas of the district and 27 positive cases were reported, Manglik said, adding that the positivity rate was less than one per cent.

  • "In non-border areas, the positivity rate was 0. 99 per cent," the ACMO said. The purpose of randomly testing incoming people from Delhi at Noida's borders was to assess and prevent the spread of the infection from high-risk carriers, according to District Magistrate Suhas L Y.

  • "This is being done in order to assess the spread of the infection and would help in issuing advisories to employers and organisations, where a large number of people work and commute between Gautam Buddh Nagar and adjacent areas, so that the spread of infection is contained to a large extent," he said earlier this week.

  • Gautam Buddh Nagar had 1,401 active cases of COVID-19, while the district's overall infection tally stood at 21,166 and the death toll at 74, according to official data on Friday.

  • Delhi has crossed five lakh cases while its death toll was around 8,000, according to official figures.

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