India's COVID-19 tally of cases galloped past 37 lakh on Wednesday with 78,357 new instances of the disease reported in a day, while the number of recoveries crossed 29 lakh pushing the recovery rate to 76.98 per cent, the Union health ministry data showed.
The death toll climbed to 66,333 with 1,045 more fatalities reported in 24 hours.
India has so far reported 37,69,523 cases of the viral disease, while the total number of COVID-19 recoveries in the country has surged to 29,01,908, while the fatality rate has further declined to 1.76 per cent.
There are 8,01,282, active cases in the country which comprises 21.26 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
Punjab has decided to continue with the lockdown restrictions in September, while others states like Himachal Pradesh are persisting with the curbs on inter-state transport. Some others like Delhi are yet to come out with the guidelines for this month.
Also, some states announced the lifting of local or weekend lockdowns, except in containment zones, following a direction by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
International passengers who have to take connecting domestic flights after landing in India will be able to get themselves tested for COVID-19 at the entry airports, the Civil Aviation Ministry said on Wednesday. If the RT-PCR test result is negative, the international passenger will be allowed to catch his or her connecting domestic flight and he or she will not need to undergo any institutional quarantine at the destination city, the ministry's order said.
An inspiration to look up to! Jahir had lost both his hands in an accident and the #COVID19 pandemic had turned his life topsy-turvy, but he didn't give up hope and continued selling clothes at a roadside shop in Madurai.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 2, 2020
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12 deaths and 1,511 fresh infections reported in Rajasthan today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 84,674 including 70,674 recovered, 12,919 active cases and 1,081 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/ZwJoqqc4ZJ
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2020
After a gap of over five months, metro trains will be operated in Bengaluru from September 7. The Purple Line from Baiyappanahalli to Mysuru Road will begin first and the Green Line from Yelachenahalli to Nagasandra will witness operations from September 9.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Jharkhand's #COVID19 case tally rises to 44,862 with 1,027 positive cases reported today. The numbers of active and recovered cases are 14,677 and 29,747; death toll 438: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/A9KkONKXTw
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2020
With 636 new #COVID19 positive cases detected today, Goa's total case tally rises to 18,642 including 4,379 active cases, 14,059 recovered cases and 204 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/I5fDL4wppw
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2020
12 deaths and 1,916 fresh #COVID19 cases reported in Chhattisgarh today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 35,330 including 16,811 active cases, 18,220 discharged patients and 299 deaths: State Government pic.twitter.com/c4QfFe1HU6
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2020
The Union ministry for urban affairs issued guidelines for Metro train operations. Services will begin in a graded manner from September 7 and all corridors must be made operational by September 12.@iffathfathima6 @vinodkumart5 brings updates
— TNIE Karnataka (@XpressBengaluru) September 2, 2020
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- Kerala CM @vijayanpinarayi writes to PM Narendra Modi (@PMOIndia) on GST imbroglio
— TNIE Kerala (@xpresskerala) September 2, 2020
- In #COVID news, the death toll crosses 300-mark in Kerala
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On a day when 106 deaths due to COVID-19 in state, Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said delayed diagnosis in patients reporting for testing/treatment at COVID facilities was main cause of the high mortality rate#Pb @Newindianxpress, @SundayStandard, @TheMornStandard
— Harpreet Singh Bajwa (@Harpreet_TNIE) September 2, 2020
In Maharashtra, today 17,433 new #COVID__19 positive patients, 13959 recovery and 292 deaths are reported. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) September 2, 2020
Uttarakhand reports 836 new coronavirus cases, taking total cases to 21,234 including 14,437 recoveries and 291 deaths: State Health Department
1,305 positive cases and 12 deaths reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours. State tally rises to 99,050 including 15,948 active cases and 80,045 cured/discharged and 3,048 deaths.
2,976 fresh #COVID19 cases reported in West Bengal today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 1,68,697 including 24,445 active cases, 1,40,913 discharged patients and 3,339 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/YFbH4Sf7kU
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2020
#COVID19 positive patients who have been clinically assigned as very mild/pre-symptomatic/asymptomatic case by the treating medical officer can opt for home isolation: Government of Punjab pic.twitter.com/xtryjhdQps
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2020
Eight new #COVID19 cases reported in Mizoram in the last 24 hours. Total cases in the state rise to 1020, including 610 discharged patients. Active cases stand at 410: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram pic.twitter.com/ODyQGQ4DC7
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2020
2,684 new #COVID19 cases detected today in the state. Total cases in the state rise to 1,11,724, including 85,458 recovered patients and 315 deaths. Active cases stand at 25,948: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pic.twitter.com/qzJPOCvwOI
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Jharkhand reports 2,064 new #COVID19 cases, 969 recoveries and 5 deaths today, taking total cases to 43,833
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
including 28,149 recoveries & 428 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 15,256: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/poLZYfzcoD
Prayagraj: Less number of people are visiting the city for rituals associated with 'Pitru Paksha' due to #COVID19. A priest says," Few people are visiting as travel is restricted. Administration has directed us to organise rituals on small scale in view of pandemic." (01.09.2020) pic.twitter.com/dwei3QSdKz
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) September 1, 2020
Maharashtra: #Ganesha idol immersion was done inside the premises of Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganpati temple, Pune in view of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (01.09.2020) pic.twitter.com/39FoplOsdR
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Uttarakhand: Boating services have resumed in Nainital. Vikram Singh Bisht, Boat Operators Committee manager said, "There was lockdown during our peak profit season of May-June this year. Even now the tourists are afraid but we hope the situation will improve by October." #COVID pic.twitter.com/jDhtajPyN8
— ANI (@ANI) September 2, 2020
On June 1, after a hiatus of 68 days, government-run buses resumed operations in a limited manner in Tamil Nadu except Chennai, Chengelpet, Kancheepuram and Tiruvallur. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
The Telangana government has said that Open air theatres will be permitted to open with effect from September 21 while bars and clubs shall remain closed. (READ THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS HERE)