In the biggest one-day jump, India reported 83,883 new positive cases and 1,043 deaths in the last 24 hours on Thursday, as per the data shared by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
With this rise of over 80,000 cases, coronavirus tally in the country now stands at 38,53,407 including 8,15,538 active cases, 29,70,493 cured/discharged/migrated and 67,376 death.
India is the world's third most affected country by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States and Brazil.
However, it is to be noted that India’s case fatality rate (CFR) stands at 1.76 per cent, one of the lowest across the world.
"There are states where the optimal capacity of RT-PCR off late is not being utilised and we have in the health ministry drawn their attention to the fact that they do have an installed capacity of conducting more RT-PCR tests and hence they need to scale it up," Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary in the Union Health Ministry, said at a press briefing on Thursday.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Uttarakhand government has fixed the rate of covid-19 treatment in private medical facilities ranging between Rs 10,000-18,000 per day. This includes various kinds of packages involving ventilator and non-ventilator services depending on patient's condition.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Rajasthan reported 1,553 new coronavirus cases, 546 recoveries and 14 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 86,227 including 71,220 recoveries and 1,095 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 13,912: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/axQ86502Ct
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
Jharkhand's #COVID19 case tally rises to 46,480 with 1,587 cases reported today. The numbers of active and recovered cases are 15,150 and 30,886 respectively; the death toll is at 444: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/Hq7HmNwYG3
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
Next two weeks are crucial as we may see Onam clusters being formed in the State due to increased outdoor public activity and travel during the festival time. We can expect a hike in the #COVID19 cases: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan (file pic) pic.twitter.com/hMGno2Pmn6
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
1,881 new #COVID19 cases and 19 deaths reported in Haryana today. Total number of cases now at 70,099 including 55,889 recoveries, 13,470 active cases and 740 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/ZrhBO9BSNR
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
What a relief! Does wearing facemasks lead to intense sweating and uneasiness? Now, there's a pocket fan that can be attached to your smartphone that gives out cool air to beat the heat!
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 3, 2020
Visuals from Kochi, Kerala
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Assam reported 3,054 #COVID19 cases in last 24 hours, taking total cases to 1,18,333 including 88,726 recoveries and 330 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 29,274: State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pic.twitter.com/50Xh0pYInI
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
Amid a surge in coronavirus infections in India, the Union Health Ministry on Thursday said Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi and Andhra Pradesh accounted for 70 per cent of the total COVID-19 deaths in the country.The ministry further said that five states -- Maharashtra (24. 77 pc), Andhra Pradesh (12. 64 pc), Karnataka (11. 58 pc), Uttar Pradesh (6. 92 pc) and Tamil Nadu (6. 42 pc) -- accounted for 62 per cent of the total active cases in the country.
Bars shall be permitted outside containment zones in Delhi from Sept 9 to Sept 30 on a trial basis subject to strict compliance to COVID-19 SOPs: Delhi Govt https://t.co/HeESava06V
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
West Bengal reports 2,984 new COVID-19 cases and 55 deaths, taking total cases to 1,71,681 including 1,44,248 discharges and 3,394: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/ysdT5Rb2hN
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
Safety first! As restaurants start opening up, guests at Star hotels in Chennai are welcomed with temperature checks, sanitisers and face masks.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 3, 2020
Visuals from The Park, Chennai.
Express Photos | @haisat2005 @xpresstn pic.twitter.com/OW5yMEKcn3
Uttarakhand reports 946 new coronavirus cases, taking total cases to 22,180 including 14,945 recoveries and 300 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/fO8iXP3OKG
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
In Maharashtra, today 18,105 new Covid 19 positive cases, 13,988 recovery and 391 deaths reported. The highest spike today @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) September 3, 2020
.@chennaicorp has so far collected a total of Rs 1.85 crores as fine from individuals who failed to wear masks in public spaces and shops for not ensuring social distancing #Covid19Chennai @xpresstn
— Nirupama Viswanathan (@NirupamaViswa) September 3, 2020
A 58-year-old special sub-inspector attached to the #Salem city police died due to #COVID19 on Thursday.
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) September 3, 2020
The #SSI was recently promoted as a sub-inspector and was getting training at Kumarasamipatti Armed Reserve Ground.@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
A total of 1527, COVID-19 positive cases reported today in Punjab, taking the state’s total tally to 58,515 cases, while 41,271 patients discharged/recovered and 1690 have died till date#Pb @Newindianxpress, @SundayStandard, @TheMornStandard
— Harpreet Singh Bajwa (@Harpreet_TNIE) September 3, 2020
30 deaths and 1,672 new #COVID19 cases reported in Madhya Pradesh today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 68,586 including 14,888 active cases, 52,215 recoveries and 1,483 deaths: State Government
Per day #Covid_19 cases inching towards 3K again in Delhi.
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) September 3, 2020
2737 new positives.
19 more fatalities
1528 recovered.
Testing is also increased, around 32K samples collected.
922 Containment zones @TheMornStandard @NewIndianXpress #CoronaUpdatesInIndia pic.twitter.com/488NgpI6JQ
8865 new #COVID19 cases & 104 deaths reported in Karnataka till Wednesday midnight. 3189 cases from Bengaluru.
— Anusha Ravi Sood (@anusharavi10) September 3, 2020
State's tally - 3,70,206
Active cases - 96,098
Deaths- 6,054 + 19
Discharges - 6,68,035@NewIndianXpress @XpressBengaluru @santwana99 pic.twitter.com/rKBL1MuclV
#Hotels and #restaurants of the #Bhubaneswar city open their gates to the customers with new guidelines. @NewIndianXpress @XpressOdisha pic.twitter.com/UBmVCdxvV6
— Tanmay Das (@tanmay__das) September 3, 2020
1,325 positive cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths reported in Gujarat in the last 24 hours. With this, the state's tally rises to 1,00,375 including 16,131 active cases, 81,180 discharges and 3,064 deaths: State Health Department
With 713 new #COVID19 positive cases detected today, Goa's total case tally rises to 19,355 including 4,782 active cases, 14,361 recovered cases and 212 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/FRSSa8Xjqa
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
A total of 1527, COVID-19 positive cases reported today in Punjab, taking the state’s total tally to 58,515 cases, while 41,271 patients discharged/recovered and 1690 have died till date#Pb @Newindianxpress, @SundayStandard, @TheMornStandard
— Harpreet Singh Bajwa (@Harpreet_TNIE) September 3, 2020
The Centre on Thursday expressed concern over rising daily Covid-19 deaths in Karnataka and Delhi over the last few weeks as the number of fresh cases detected within a day from across the country crossed the 83,000-mark for the first time. (READ MORE)
State reported 1,553 fresh cases on Thursday while 1,950 recovered. Check out today's #COVID19 numbers from #Kerala. pic.twitter.com/Dt8oLcb6rI
— TNIE Kerala (@xpresskerala) September 3, 2020
Delhi L-G Anil Baijal approved the proposal of Delhi government to open bars from September 9.
In response to a question in the weekly press briefing on Covid management, health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that while people exercising in a group should wear masks and maintain social distancing rules, the same does not apply for those inside vehicles alone. (READ MORE)
After five months,
— Biswanath Swain (@Biswanath_TNIE) September 3, 2020
people enjoying their meal at a hotel in #Bhubaneswar .@NewIndianXpress @XpressOdisha @Siba_TNIE @shibasahu2012 @bmcbbsr #hotel #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/8zVqpVGYRK
The Andhra Pradesh government requested the railways to resume more train services connecting various parts of the state with Chennai.
Acting on this, the railways has proposed to resume six train services: Chennai – Madurai Pandiyan Express, Chennai – Kanniyakumari Express, Chennai – Thoothukudi Pearl City Express, Chennai – Coimbatore Cheran Express, Chennai – Mettupalayam Nilagiri Express and Chennai – Sengottai Silambu Express. (READ MORE)
#COVIDUpdates: 10,199 samples, of the 62,225 tested in last 24 hrs till #Thursday 9 am, tested positive in #AndhraPradesh. With 75 more #patients dead, the toll in the state stands at 4,200.@NewIndianXpress @Kalyan_TNIE #coronavirus #APfightsCorona #pandemic #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/pchsobdVlx
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) September 3, 2020
The number of COVID-19 patients in home isolation in Delhi has increased by 43 per cent as active cases rose by 50 per cent in a month, according to Delhi government data. The city reported 10,596 active cases on August 1. Of them, 5,660 were in home isolation. (READ MORE)
Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam is conscious, responsive and continues to show clincial progress, his health bulletin said on Thursday.
A trial run was conducted as Chennai metro train services are set to resume on September 7 following relaxations under #Unlock4.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 3, 2020
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The Health ministry on Thursday said that per million COVID-19 cases in India is much lesser when compared to other countries in the world. "Deaths per million (population) of India is among the lowest in the world; 49 deaths per million population," Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary said.
Four hundred and twenty-four Maharashtra police personnel have contracted coronavirus while five succumbed to the deadly virus in the last 24 hours, according to the statement from the state police issued on Thursday. A total of 16,015 personnel have been diagnosed with COVID-19 so far, including 2,838 active cases, 11,688 recoveries, and 163 deaths. (ANI)
The Haryana government on Thursday issued standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for resuming film shootings in the state that include measures such as social distancing and mandatory use of face covers or masks for cast and crew, except for actors in front of the camera. (READ MORE)
The Los Angeles City Council has declared a fiscal emergency because of the coronavirus pandemic, paving the way to furlough about 15,000 employees. Wednesday's declaration comes as the city looks at a tax shortfall this year of up to USD 400 million. (READ MORE)
Pilgrim guides in Rameswaram's Ramanathaswamy Temple say they are facing financial hardships due to COVID-19 pandemic. "The temple has reopened after 6 months but the main ritual of bathing in the holy 'theerthams' has not resumed," ANI quoted the President of Pilgrim Guides Union.
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the Union territory has risen to 5042 with 431 new cases and seven deaths in the last 24 hours. This has taken the total tally to 15,581 and deaths to 260 on Thursday. A total of 10,279 COVID-19 patients have been treated and discharged including 311 on Thursday. (READ MORE)
The Delhi High Court Thursday allowed a breath analyser test through tube process for air traffic controllers (ATC) that was earlier suspended in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(READ FULL REPOR HERE)
Moreover, the standard temperature at the restaurants having air-conditioners should be maintained in the range of 24 to 30 degrees. Gaming facilities or arcades will remain closed.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
With security guards in place and staff sanitising the premises, Delhi Metro station gets #COVID19 ready to resume operations.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 3, 2020
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(Inputs from ENS)
Beach resorts getting ready near Auroville as visitors are expected from next weekend @shibasahu2012 @haisat2005 @xpresstn pic.twitter.com/RYK8KXWXp6
— pattabi (@pattabiphotos) September 3, 2020
Resident doctors of JIPMER protested in front of the administrative building housing the office of the institute's director on Wednesday over the alleged assault of a doctor by a male nurse in the COVID ward.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
An elderly man in Glasgow walks past murals of famous artworks with the subjects in masks.
— AFP news agency (@AFP) September 3, 2020
The Scottish government has imposed fresh restrictions on the city after an rise in #coronavirus cases
📸 Andy Buchanan pic.twitter.com/l4rcOxV1RT
India's cumulative tests for detection of COVID-19 surged to 4,55,09,380 with a record 11,72,179 tests being conducted in a single day on Wednesday, ICMR officials said.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
The spike in the deficit means that federal debt will exceed annual gross domestic product next year — a milestone that would put the U.S. where it was in the aftermath of World War II, when accumulated debt exceeded the size of the economy.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
3631 new #COVID19 cases, biggest one-day spike in Odisha, 8 die
— Hemant Kumar Rout (@TheHemantRout) September 3, 2020
In quarantine 2214
Local cases 1417
Tests 59492
Khurda 722
Cuttack 370
Mayurbhanj 365
Bargarh 238
Bhadrak 186
Puri 157
Jajpur 127
Balasore 114
Rayagada 111
Ganjam 107
Nayagarh 100
Total cases 113411
Tests 1950591 pic.twitter.com/g2qU05mGl6
Another survey, conducted to find the prevalence of antibodies among those who have recovered from COVID-19, revealed that 40 percent of such people did not have the antibodies.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Protocols are being formulated. Dry run is also being done so that it can be ensured that social distancing is maintained, people wear mask and clean their hands - that they follow a COVID appropriate behaviour: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on resumption of metro services pic.twitter.com/VXk0XWy59o
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
The areas having human contact will be sanitised regularly and the use of cashless payments will be encouraged among the other precautions to be taken. Passengers and staff must wear face masks.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Finance & Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman (in file pic) to review with the top management of Scheduled Commercial Banks and NBFCs, the implementation of the resolution framework for COVID-19 related stress in bank loans today. pic.twitter.com/pew7PXBzy9
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
The total number of coronavirus cases in the country mounted to 38,53,406, while the death toll climbed to 67,376 as 1,043 people succumbed to the disease in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. The national COVID-19 recovery rate has risen to 77.09 per cent and the case fatality rate due to the infection has further declined to 1.75 per cent.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
One of the students sai, "my JEE exam will be held from 2.30 pm. Initially I was fearing that I may come in contact with the virus but when I reached the centre I gained confidence. I have done my preparations and I am relieved it will be over. Waiting another year would have been problematic.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Former CM H D Kumaraswamy condoled to the death of Gowda and said that he emerged as leader raising voice for labourers of the Visvesvaraya Iron and Steel Limited.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
A circular issued by Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh, a central government institute, has asked all its staffers to mandatorily get health IDs created under the National Digital Health Mission.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
2,817 fresh #COVID19 cases, 2,611 recoveries & 10 deaths reported in Telangana on 2nd September, taking the total number of cases to 1,33,406 in the state.
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
Total number of cases includes 1,00,013 recoveries, 32,537 active cases and 856 deaths so far: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/E9uwqmb5sF
Ehsan Khan, 90 years old, had tested positive for COVID-19 and also had heart disease, hypertension, and Alzheimer's, according to the Lilavati Hospital.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Beijing, which banned all international flights from March 23, on Wednesday announced plans to resume direct international flights beginning Thursday, signalling that the pandemic has been contained in the city.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Over 11,70,000 tests done in last 24 hours. High levels of testing sustained over a period of time in widespread areas enable to diagnose cases early & facilitate seamless isolation & hospitalisation. It eventually leads to low mortality rate: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare pic.twitter.com/wkiRhyTvtq
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
The Trump administration has urged US states to get ready to distribute a potential COVID-19 vaccine by November 1 -- two days before the presidential election.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Karnataka: JD(S) leader and former MLA from Bhadravathi in Shivamogga, Appaji Gowda (in file pic) passed away last night at the age of 67. He had tested positive for #COVID19 and was admitted to hospital after developing chest pain. pic.twitter.com/jMfu0UB0re
— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020
However, based on the Unlock4 guidelines issued by the Centre, the state government will take a decision on whether to relax the rules in the coming days.Rajan Khobragade, principal secretary for health, told The New Indian Express people coming into Kerala for short visit — seven days or less — can come and return in the stipulated period without undergoing quarantine.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
The number of active Covid-19 cases in Delhi increased by around 50 percent in a month, with the city witnessing a marked uptick in new cases, according to government data. There were 10,596 active Covid- 19 cases on August 1. The number increased to 15,870 on Tuesday.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
China taking advantage of COVID-19 outbreak, India one such example: US Diplomat
— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) September 3, 2020
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Metro rail operations are being resumed in a graded manner from Sept 7. Those metro systems which have more than one line will open different lines from Sept 7, in a calibrated manner.
(READ ALL UPDATES HERE)
