Recording over 90,000 new cases for two days in a row, India's COVID-19 tally rose by 75,809 in the last 24 hours to reach 42,80,422 on Tuesday, while a record 1,133 fatalities took the death toll to 72,775, the Union health ministry data showed.
During the same period, the number of recoveries surged to 33,23,950 pushing the recovery rate to 77.65 per cent, according to the data updated at 8 am on Tuesday.
The COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.7 per cent.
According to the data, there are 8,83,697 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprise 20.65 per cent of the total caseload.
The Tripura government has also decided to allow Rapid Antigen Tests at 17 private hospitals and nursing homes, and it would cost Rs 750 per test, the statement said.
Four more people died of coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, taking the death toll to 59, while 171 fresh cases pushed the state's infection tally to 7,832. According to health department data, three fatalities were reported from Shimla and one from Kangra.
The number of coronavirus cases in Surat rose to 23,158 on Tuesday with 265 more persons testing positive for the infection, the highest for a district in Gujarat, the state health department said. With six more fatalities, also the highest in the state, the death toll in the south Gujarat district rose to 906, it said.
The state reported 2,545 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths, taking the statewide tally above the 50,000-mark to 50,114 and the toll to 407 on Tuesday, a health official said. Chhattisgarh now has 26,915 active cases as 22,792 people have recovered and 407 died, the official said.
Govt is following a phase-wise unlocking of activities. In days to come, this would involve partial resumption of activities in schools for students of classes 9-12 on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers. This would be allowed from Sept 21: Health Ministry pic.twitter.com/QZjkVUDHBx
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
1,590 new COVID-19 positive cases and 13 deaths reported in Rajasthan till 8.30 pm today. Total number of cases now at 94,126 including 15,090 active cases and 1,164 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/PwrzBYBd2r
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
#COVID19 tests in India crossed 5 crore mark on 7th September 2020. With average testing of more than 10 lakhs per day in the last 10 days, India has tested 5,06,50,128 samples across the country till 7th September 2020: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) pic.twitter.com/ynuhwcpXqk
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
No.of passengers slightly increased after govt allowed onboard meals, they're 100% safe. Middle seat passengers are given gown & all are given face shields, gloves, masks & hand sanitiser. Crew wears PPE kits & changes gloves/masks after each service: Ashmeet,Air India airhostess https://t.co/zixgSrNK8F pic.twitter.com/HbGNwLZsjh
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
#UPDATE: Fire that broke out at Sir Sayajirao General Hospital in Vadodara has been brought under control. Patients have been shifted to safer places. #Gujarat https://t.co/ngU1Grcdae
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
Maharashtra records 20,131 new #COVID19 cases, 13,234 discharges and 380 deaths today. The total cases in the state rise to 9,43,772 including 6,72,556 recoveries and 27,407 deaths. Active cases stand at 2,43,446: Public Health Department, Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/tLZTCfGMjv
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
#COVID19 positive cases in Goa rise to 21,630 including 4,499 active cases, 16,875 recovered cases and 256 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/bZXEqyoPNV
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
1,590 new COVID-19 positive cases and 13 deaths reported in Rajasthan till 8.30 pm today. Total number of cases now at 94,126 including 15,090 active cases and 1,164 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/PwrzBYBd2r
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
7,866 new #COVID19 cases and 146 deaths reported in Karnataka in the last 24 hours. There are 4,12,190 cases in the State now, including 3,08,573 discharges and 96,918 active cases: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/FX5x1n780I
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
Maharashtra's Nagpur district on Tuesday registered 2,205 coronavirus cases, a new single-day high, taking its tally to 43,237, while 34 more patients died due to the infection, the local administration said.
Gujarat's COVID-19 tally rose to 1,06,966 with 1,295 new cases reported on Tuesday, the state health department said. The coronavirus death toll of the state rose to 3,136 with 13 more fatalities, it said.
As many as 457 persons tested positive for coronavirus in Goa, while nine died of the infection on Tuesday, an official from the health department said. Apart from this, 448 people were discharged from hospitals, taking the number of recoveries in the coastal state to 16,875, the official said.
West Bengal reports 3,091 new #COVID19 cases and 57 deaths, taking total cases to 1,86,956 including 1,60,025 discharges, 23,254 active cases and 3,677 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/zQSJi5JrLl
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
377 new #COVID19 cases, 226 discharges and 1 death reported in Chandigarh today. Total number of cases now at 6372 including 2334 active cases, 3960 discharges and 75 deaths: Health Department, Chandigarh
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
Punjab reports 1964 new #COVID19 cases, 67 deaths and 2307 discharges today. The total cases in the state rise to 67,547, including 1990 deaths and 49,327 cured: Government of Punjab pic.twitter.com/VwLQ29hPlC
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
Haryana reports 2,286 new #COVID19 cases and 25 deaths today, taking the total number of cases to 81,059 including 854 deaths. There are 16,890 active cases: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/IHQM65853Q
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
Six members of a particularly vulnerable tribal group of Andaman and Nicobar Islands tested positive for COVID-19, the Health Ministry said on Tuesday. (READ HERE)
1,864 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths reported in Madhya Pradesh today. Total cases now at 77,323 including 1,609 deaths and 17,205 active cases: State Health department pic.twitter.com/a7ZOtxeRrq
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
Ministry of Health has issued #SOP for reopening of #schools for classes 9 - 12 on a voluntary basis from September 21. 1/2#COVID19India@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/GV5VM6atYC
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) September 8, 2020
The Alandur zone currently has the highest percentage of active cases (13%) as on Monday, with other Southern zones, Perungudi and Sholinganallur, having 11% and 10% active cases respectively. The cases in the rest of the Northern and Central zones were only from 6-9%. (READ HERE)
Nine people, including a 2-year- old girl, tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours in Mizoram, taking the state's tally to 1,123, an official said on Tuesday. Of the fresh cases, five were reported from Kolasib district, three from Aizawl and one from Serchhip.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweets that he has directed the Health Minister that doctor's prescription should not be asked for testing and anyone can get themselves tested. pic.twitter.com/fEpht8MIny
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
Manipur reports 96 new #COVID19 positive cases, 126 recoveries & 1 death, in the last 24 hours. Total number of cases now at 7202 including 5484 recoveries, 1679 active cases and 39 deaths. The recovery rate is 76.14%: State Govt pic.twitter.com/OkHxTwkA4k
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
The main campus of University of Jammu shall remain closed on September 9, 10 and 11, so all examinations of the University scheduled on these dates stand postponed. Fresh dates for holding such exams will be notified separately: University of Jammu
The main campus of University of Jammu shall remain closed on September 9, 10 and 11, so all examinations of the University scheduled on these dates stand postponed. Fresh dates for holding such exams will be notified separately: University of Jammu
#COVIDUpdates: The state records 10,601 new cases in the last 24, while as many as 11,691 people recovered in the same time. 73 deaths were recorded taking the toll to 4560.
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) September 8, 2020
Total cases: 5,17,094
Active: 96,769
Recovered: 4,15,765@NewIndianXpress #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/u6igp2Y2ik
J&K records 1355 new COVID19 cases today - 570 in Kashmir & 785 in Jammu division; 491 recoveries also recorded - 417 in Kashmir & 74 in Jammu division. Total cases in the UT rise to 45,925, including 33,251 cases of recovery & 815 deaths. Active cases stand at 11,859: J&K Govt
Covid updates for Sept 8:
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) September 8, 2020
No of deaths due to Covid infection crosses 8,000 today (87/8,012)
New cases: 5,684
Active cases: 50,213
Total Positives so far: 4,74,940
Covid patients discharged: 6,599/4,16,715
New cases in Chennai continues to be below 1,000 (988)@xpresstn
Nambardaar of Jattpura village in Ludhiana arrested for uploading fake and objectionable post about human organ trafficking at Rajindra Hospital Patiala on Facebook and spreading rumours about COVID19 leading to panic amongst citizens: Punjab Police
Legendary singer #SPBalasubrahmanyam remains stable and continues to require ventilator and ECMO support.@Sinduj11 @xpresstn pic.twitter.com/9MK9THib15
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 8, 2020
According to district officials, the number of containment zones might rise with the increase in the number of coronavirus screening tests being conducted and the consequent climb in the cases of the infection here.
According to district officials, the number of containment zones might rise with the increase in the number of coronavirus screening tests being conducted and the consequent climb in the cases of the infection here.
#COVID19UPDATE #Tue #Kerala
— Dileep V Kumar (@dileepvk_TNIE) September 8, 2020
Total #coronavirus cases cross 90K mark
3026 new cases
13 deaths
1862 recovered
+++
(Total)
92, 515 cases
23, 217 active cases
68, 863 recovered
372 deaths@xpresskerala @NewIndianXpress @COVID19centre
The platform supports two types of telemedicine services -- doctor-to-doctor through eSanjeevani and patient-to-doctor through eSanjeevani OPD. It has provided essential healthcare at a critical time when conventional medicine is perceived to be risky owing to the nature of the coronavirus disease, the health ministry said.
Results of the #Covid19 test done in #Erode district are available on https://t.co/uV1uUklfSB after 36 hours from the time of testing.
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) September 8, 2020
People can enter their Specimen Referral Form (SRF ID) and phone number as passa word to view the test results.@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
Delhi High Court says people seeking COVID19 testing would now be required to produce Aadhaar card bearing a Delhi address; ICMR form also to be filled.
According to data from Chennai Metro Rail, 4,869 passengers travelled on the Metro using Smart Card ticketing system and 164 passengers utilised the QR code ticketing system. Passengers can avoid queueing at Metro stations by downloading the CMRL mobile app for using the QR code ticketing system.
We are working on facilitation of manufacturing and phase 3 trial of Russian #Covid19 vaccine #SputnikV in India, it will be a win win situation for India and the world: Dr V K Paul, member health @NITIAayog #Covid_19 #PressBriefing @NewIndianXpress
— Sumi Dutta (@SumiSukanya) September 8, 2020
There are 14 states/ UTs that have less than 5,000 active #COVID19 cases, #Lakshadweep only UT that has zero #COVID__19 active case; 20 states/ UTs have 5000-50,000 active cases: Rajesh Bhushan, secy @MoHFW_INDIA @NewIndianXpress #COVID19India
— Sumi Dutta (@SumiSukanya) September 8, 2020
There are 14 states/ UTs that have less than 5,000 active #COVID19 cases, #Lakshadweep only UT that has zero #COVID__19 active case; 20 states/ UTs have 5000-50,000 active cases: Rajesh Bhushan, secy @MoHFW_INDIA @NewIndianXpress #COVID19India
— Sumi Dutta (@SumiSukanya) September 8, 2020
Three more COVID-19 fatalities, 43 new cases recorded in Himachal Pradesh; infection tally reaches 7,704, death toll goes up to 58: State govt data
#COVID19 UP govt announces complete lifting of lockdown. State has been having lockdown on Sunday which has been now done away. Last week state govt had lifted Saturday restrictions limiting weekend lockdown to Sunday only @NewIndianXpress@TheMornStandard
— Namita_TNIE (@Namita_TNIE) September 8, 2020
The COVID-19 fatality rate in Puducherry has risen to 1.9 percent with 12 more deaths and 440 fresh cases in the last 24 hours ending at 10 am on Tuesday. So far, 17749 persons have been infected by the virus, of which 12581 were treated and discharged and 337 died, leaving 4831 active cases. Of the 337 deaths, 285 were in Puducherry, 19 in Karaikal and 33 in Yanam. The recovery rate is 70.88 percent. According to the COVID 19 status released by the health department on Tuesday, out of the 2081 samples tested, 369 new cases were reported in Puducherry region, 26 in Karaikal, 42 in Yanam and three in Mahe region.
Altogether 2409 commuters took a ride on Bangalore Metro on Tuesday (8am-11am), said Senior Manager, PR, BMRCL, T L Ravi Prakash. Same 41 trips as Mond. Fare reven Rs 87k. Better ridership in 1st half compared to 1975 y'day @XpressBengaluru @NewIndianXpress @KARailway @preejap13 pic.twitter.com/TAqQY1rWkE
— Lalitha (@Lolita_TNIE) September 8, 2020
Tamil Nadu Minister & All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) leader D Jayakumar today convened a party meeting to begin booth level election preparation amidst COVID19 pandemic, at Otteri in Chennai.
"In a momentous occasion in our fight against COVID19, Odisha crossed one lakh recoveries. Salute to thousands of health workers&CovidWarriors who have sacrificed hugely & worked with unflinching dedication to save precious lives,"CM @Naveen_Odisha @XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress
— Bijay Chaki (@bijay_TNIE) September 8, 2020
India's cumulative tests for detection of COVID-19 surpasses 5 crore, while tests per million witness a rise from 6,396 on July 1 to 36,703 as on date: Union Health Ministry
The health department started this practice on Monday in a novel bid to encourage people to wear masks while venturing out. Deputy Director of Health Services G Ramesh Kumar said, "Only the practice of wearing masks and following social distancing norms can prevent us from contracting the infection. Those who do not wear masks shall be subjected to COVID-19 tests."
Himachal Pradesh reports 28 new #COVID19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 7,703 including 2,267 active cases, 5,366 recoveries and 57 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/PMGJZQS5mw
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
Speaking loudly can also help spread coronavirus, said Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Vipin Singh Parmar on Tuesday as he asked the legislators to strictly abide by the COVID-19 protocol, especially during the session. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
TN CM EPS says to increase the number of tests to diagnose Corona infection, State Government will set up 2,000 mini-clinics across the State; he says the impact of Corona infection has started coming down in districts @xpresstn @NewIndianXpress
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) September 8, 2020
Simple dasara celebrations this year. Corona warriors expected to inaugurate Mysuru Dasara@NewIndianXpress @santwana99 @ramupatil_TNIE @XpressBengaluru
— Ashwini M Sripad (@AshwiniMS_TNIE) September 8, 2020
3490 new #COVID19 cases in #Odisha, 13 die
— Hemant Kumar Rout (@TheHemantRout) September 8, 2020
In quarantine 2094
Local contacts 1396
Tests 41275
CPR 8.4%
Khurda 535
Cuttack 376
Puri 217
Mayurbhanj 207
Rayagada 206
Jajpur 178
Balangir 110
Sonepur 107
Jharsuguda 103
Nuapada 102
State pool 102
Total cases: 131382
Tests: 2184841 pic.twitter.com/Q2oEnpUV4V
TN CM EPS is meeting Governor Bhanwarlal Purohit this evening; the meeting takes place after the Governor recovered from Corona infection; CM is likely to brief the Governor the progress made in containing the infection and about measures to be taken in the coming days @xpresstn
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) September 8, 2020
A Total of 5033 number of passengers have travelled on Chennai Metro after it resumed services on Monday @NewIndianXpress @cmrlofficial @COVIDNewsByMIB @CMOTamilNadu
— Shivakumar C (@shivakumar_tnie) September 8, 2020
348 more Maharashtra police personnel tested #COVID19 positive while 1 died, in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the police force rise to 17,439 including 3,225 active cases, 14,037 recoveries & 177 deaths till date: Maharashtra Police pic.twitter.com/nogwUwckkR
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
Speaking to ANI, Dr OP Kalra, vice-chancellor, PGI Rohtak said, "We got permission from Bharat Biotech to start a phase-2 human clinical trial of their vaccine. We've 300 volunteers, aged between 12 years and 65- years, out of which screening of 15 has been completed." (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Rajasthan reports 721 new #COVID19 cases and 7 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 93,257 including 1,158 deaths, 76,467 recoveries and 15,632 active cases: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/i4KKlCHt4L
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
During the same period, the number of recoveries surged to 33,23,950 pushing the recovery rate to 77.65 per cent, according to the data updated at 8 am on Tuesday. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
"We have requested Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to further urge the Central government to run special trains from Odisha to bring back workers to Surat so that we can resume our operations," said Ashish Gujarati, President of Pandesara Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd in Surat, Gujarat. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
"The demise of the senior and respected leader of Samajwadi Party, National Secretary and MLC SRS Yadav 'Babu Ji' is the end of an 'era'. Heart wrenching and irreparable damage! Condolences to the bereaved family and prayers for the departed soul's peace! Tributes to the departed soul," the party wrote on Twitter (roughly translated from Hindi). (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Other than 39 media persons on a day, none will be allowed anywhere on the campus of the Parliament. In contrast to the normal jostling of the photographers and camerapersons outside the main entry points of the Parliament and the two Houses, only the permitted press persons would be allowed, said a senior official of the Lok Sabha secretariat. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
In a paper titled ‘Challenges in the delivery of critical care in India during the Covid19 pandemic’ published in the Journal of Intensive Care Society, researchers have highlighted the unprecedented demand that the infectious disease has placed on the healthcare system in the country. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
2392 cases of COVID -19 detected in Telanagana
— TNIE Telangana (@XpressHyderabad) September 8, 2020
11 reported deaths pic.twitter.com/Wvj3YEdXAY
Single-day spike of 75,809 new #COVID19 cases & 1,133 deaths reported in India, in the last 24 hours.
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
The total case tally stands at 42,80,423 including 8,83,697 active cases, 33,23,951 cured/discharged/migrated & 72,775 deaths: Ministry of Health pic.twitter.com/3H9bu3Ygis
A total of 5,06,50,128 samples tested up to 7th September 2020. Of these, 10,98,621 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) pic.twitter.com/xuZVwX7bU8
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
A bench headed by Justices Ashok Bhushan, R Subhash Reddy and M R Shah was informed by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta that the Health Ministry has not issued any advisory or guideline on use of ultraviolet lights for disinfection of humans for COVID-19 management. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
As worries over India's COVID-19 spike mount, the country added 90,062 cases on Monday to take its tally past the 42-lakh mark, scientists are grappling with the pivotal issue of antibodies and trying to understand how they impact on the progression of the disease. (READ FULL STORY HERE)
Puducherry reported 292 new COVID-19 cases (out of 1,073 tests) and 11 deaths today, taking total cases to 17,316 including 12,135 recoveries and 325 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/pMbkFuGudt
— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2020
Chhattisgarh recorded 2,017 new COVID-19 cases, 979 recoveries and 15 deaths yesterday, taking total cases to 47,280 including 22,177 recoveries, 395 deaths and 24,708 active cases: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/hucVq0Hw8k
— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2020
Cycle industry is struggling with labour shortage as govt had sent labourers to home in special trains. The industry is working with 45% labour force. We demand that the govt makes arrangements to bring back labourers: Gurmeet Singh Kular, president of FICO, an industry group. https://t.co/J42KkqKA4k pic.twitter.com/hsC5YSefDh
— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2020
We've requested Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to further urge the Central govt to run special trains from Odisha to bring back workers to Surat so that we can resume our operations: Ashish Gujarati, President of Pandesara Weavers Cooperative Society Ltd in Surat, Gujarat (07.09) https://t.co/SKBcRh0hGP pic.twitter.com/UoQjXLV91N
— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2020
We got permission from Bharat Biotech to start phase-2 human clinical trial of their vaccine. We've 300 volunteers, aged b/w 12 yrs & 65 yrs, out of which screening of 15 has been completed. We hope to get vaccine dosages by tomorrow morning: Dr OP Kalra, VC, PGI Rohtak (07.09) pic.twitter.com/VkFrkluQua
— ANI (@ANI) September 7, 2020
Mizoram reported nine COVID-19 cases yesterday, taking total cases to 1,123 including 732 discharges and 391 active cases. No death due to the disease has been reported in the state so far: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/73Nv37SjLs
— ANI (@ANI) September 8, 2020
With the Centre issuing guidelines for their resumption under Unlock 4, the rapid transit networks started operations in a graded manner in Delhi-NCR, Lucknow, Kochi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Ahmedabad, but were still closed in Mumbai, Nagpur, Kolkata and Jaipur. (READ THE FULL STORY HERE)
The pandemic situation continues to be a grim one in India as the country's COVID-19 caseload crossed 42 lakh mark on Monday with a spike of 90,802 new cases and 1,016 deaths in last 24 hours. (READ THE FULL HIGHLIGHTS HERE)
