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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Delhi reports 6746 new cases, 121 deaths in last 24 hours

India's active COVID-19 cases stands at 4,40,962, while 85,21,617 people have recovered from the disease so far, according the Health Ministry's Sunday morning update.
A team of doctors wearing protective suits check slum dwellers during a house-to-house health survey in Bhopal. (File Photo)
A team of doctors wearing protective suits check slum dwellers during a house-to-house health survey in Bhopal. (File Photo)
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45,209 new cases take India's COVID-19 tally to 90,95,806, while the death toll rises to 1,33,227 with 501 more fatalities in last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Sunday.

India's active COVID-19 cases stand at 4,40,962, while 85,21,617 people have recovered from the disease so far.

Meanwhile, the Rajasthan cabinet on Saturday decided to impose night curfew in eight districts and increased the fine amount on not wearing a face mask from Rs 200 to Rs 500, an official release said.

Jharkhand, Assam Covid updates

  • Jharkhand reports 137 new COVID-19 cases, 272 recoveries, and 5 deaths. Total cases in state is 1,07,469 while total recoveries is 1,04,229 and active cases is 2,289. Death toll is 951

  • Assam reports 86 new cases on Sunday. Total cases in the State now at 2,11,513 including 2,07,394 recoveries, 3,142 active cases, and 974 deaths.

    • Telangana CM instructs officials to take preventive measures as cases increasing in other states

    Delhi reports 6746 new cases, 121 deaths

    West Bengal reports 3591 new cases, 49 deaths

    DDMA administration orders to close Punjabi Basti and Janta markets till Nov 30 for flouting mask rules

    PM Modi likely to hold virtual meetings with states over COVID situation, vaccine distribution plan

    Modi is expected to hold two back to back meetings, one with eight states with high caseloads and another with states and UTs to discuss vaccine distribution strategy, sources said. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya tests positive

    Karnataka reports 1704 new cases, 13 deaths

    Covid updates from Punjab, Chandigarh, J&K, Manipur

  • Punjab reports 710 new cases, 497 discharges and 19 deaths today. Total cases in the state rise to 1,46,346, including 1,35,008 recoveries and 4,614 deaths. Active cases stand at 6,724.

  • Chandigarh has reported 80 new cases, taking the total positive cases to 16,671. A total of 15,317 patients recovered from the infection till date, death toll at 260. Active cases stand at 1094.

  • Jammu and Kashmir has reported 564 new cases today; 274 from Jammu division and 290 from the Kashmir division. Total number of cases now at 1,06,548 including 5,700 active cases, 99,219 recoveries, and 1,629 deaths.

  • Manipur has reported 383 new cases, 205 recovered cases & 3 deaths in last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 23,400 cases till date, including 20,018 discharged cases, 3,146 active cases & 236 deaths. Recovery rate is 85.54%.

    • Maharashtra reports 5753 new cases, 50 deaths

    Andhra Pradesh adds 1,121 fresh cases in last 24 hours

    Tamil Nadu allows cultural events with 200 participants from November 25

    Recently, the government withdrew the order allowing religious congregations, all social/ political/ cultural/ academic and other functions with a maximum of 100 persons from November 16 in view of the festive season to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

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    Hyderabad-based biotech firm Bharat Biotech has rejected reports that it did not report an adverse incident during the human trial of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate Covaxin, adding that the details related to the incident were promptly shared with the relevant authorities within a day.
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    Kerala adds 5,254 fresh cases to its COVID-19 tally

    Centre to help augment Karnataka’s cold chain infrastructure for vaccine delivery

    The Union Government will provide Karnataka with 33 walk-in coolers, 866 small ice line refrigerators, 64 large ice line refrigerators, 22 deep freezers to store vaccine doses, according to Dr Rajani Nageshrao, Deputy Director (immunisation) in the Health Department.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Active COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu stand at 12,542

    'Tamil Nadu government has distributed 7.19 crore COVID-19 masks since March for free', reveals data

    In a move to ensure everyone wears facemasks in the battle against COVID-19, the Tamil Nadu government since March has distributed 7.19 crore reusable cotton face masks across the State at free of cost.
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    Govt will support COVID-affected Telugu film industry: Telangana CM

    Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has assured that all measures to protect and support the Telugu film industry would be adopted as the sector and workers dependent on it suffered losses due to stoppage of film shootings, closure of theatres in view of COVID-19 pandemic.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Global update | 'Packed public places': COVID-19 cases in Japan hit record amid holiday travel

    The daily tally of confirmed coronavirus cases in Japan hit a record for the fourth straight day at 2,508, the Health Ministry said on Sunday. Japan has had fewer than 2,000 coronavirus-related deaths so far, avoiding the toll of harder hit nations.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Decision on lockdown after consulting relevant departments, says Maharashtra Deputy CM

    Frequent, rapid testing can curb COVID-19 transmission within weeks: Study

    Testing half the population weekly with inexpensive, rapid-turnaround COVID-19 tests can drive the pandemic toward elimination within weeks even if the tests are significantly less sensitive than gold-standard clinical diagnostics, a new study says. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Global update | Russia's health system under strain as coronavirus surges back

    Russia's health care system, vast yet underfunded, has been under significant strains in recent weeks, as the pandemic surges again and daily infections and virus death regularly break records.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Uttar Pradesh to test people coming from Delhi via flight, bus or train, in the wake of surge in COVID-19. (Photo | PTI)
    Uttar Pradesh to test people coming from Delhi via flight, bus or train, in the wake of surge in COVID-19. (Photo | PTI)

    BCG vaccine linked to lower risk of contracting COVID-19: Study

    One of the oldest vaccines for tuberculosis Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) is associated with a reduced possibility of contracting the COVID-19 virus, according to a new study.
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    With a maximum of 200 people, cultural events in Tamil Nadu can take place from Nov 25

    New Delhi reports 1,759 COVID-19 deaths in November alone

  • Delhi, which has been reeling under the third wave of coronavirus, has reported a death rate of 1.58 per cent as compared to the national fatality rate of 1.48 per cent.

  • Experts attribute the high number of daily COVID-19 deaths in the national capital to a large number of "critical" non-residents patients coming to the city for treatment, unfavourable weather, pollution and better "reporting and mapping" of fatalities.

  • They say the easing of restrictions has exposed the vulnerable population, such as the elderly and those having comorbidities, to the deadly virus.

  • In the month of November alone, the national capital has recorded 1,759 fatalities till November 21, around 83 deaths per day.

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    Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has called on the world leaders to work together to ensure affordable and equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and boost global disease surveillance networks to prepare nations for any such future outbreaks.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | For the first time, RT-PCR tests more than antigen tests in New Delhi

    More mass testing in China after three new coronavirus cases

    Authorities are conducting mass testing and shutting down schools after China reported three new domestically transmitted cases in the past 24 hours two in northern Inner Mongolia province and one in Shanghai.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    A health worker wearing PPE kit collects sample from a girl for COVID-19 test, at a Children's Home in New Delhi. (Photo | PTI)
    A health worker wearing PPE kit collects sample from a girl for COVID-19 test, at a Children's Home in New Delhi. (Photo | PTI)

    Centre rushes high-level teams to UP, Punjab and Himachal

    The Health Ministry said that the three-member teams will visit the districts reporting a high number of COVID cases and support the State's efforts towards strengthening containment, surveillance, testing, infection prevention and control measures and efficient clinical management of the positive cases.
    (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Delhi Health Minister on the availability of beds in national capital

    We have increased the number of beds in hospitals. ICU beds have also been increased by 400, more will be added in the days to come: Satyendar Jain.

    New cases, deaths continue coming down in Odisha

    Deserted streets in Ahmedabad

    873 new cases in Telangana

    Central teams to be deployed in three more states

    Union Government has decided to depute high-level Central Teams to Uttar Pradesh, Punjab & Himachal Pradesh to support the States in COVID response & management. These States are either reporting a rise in no. of active cases or demonstrating a rise in daily new cases: Health Ministry.

    India's COVID-19 tally rises to 90.95 lakh with 45,209 new cases, 501 more fatalities

    The number of active cases remained below five lakh for the 12th consecutive day. The total recoveries have surged to 85,21,617, pushing the national recovery rate to 93.69 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate has declined to 1.46 per cent. There are 4,40,962 active cases in the country as on date which comprise 4.85 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    MHA statement on COVID-19 situation in national capital

  • For the first time number of RT-PCR tests in Delhi have exceeded Rapid Antigen Tests. 250 ventilators delivered to DRDO hospital and are being installed.

  • House to house survey started in Delhi.

  • 3,70,729 persons have been surveyed on 20.11.20. AIIMS has started the process for recruitment of additional 207 Junior Residents.

    • Over 45,000 cases in India again

    Over 10 lakh samples tested in last 24 hours

    40 new cases in Mizoram

    COVID-19: Markets in Shimla to be closed on Sundays

    Amid a spike in COVID-19 cases, the administration has directed all markets in Shimla district to be closed on Sundays. In an order issued on Saturday, Shimla district magistrate Apoorv Devgan said that all shops except those selling essential commodities including food items, medical stores, restaurants would remain closed on Sundays till further orders. The step has been taken as a preventive measure due to increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the district, an official said.

    Organisers decide not to hold Jaipur Jewellery Show this year

  • Annual 'Jaipur Jewellery Show' (JJS) will not be held this year due to coronavirus-related circumstances, according to an industry official. The decision was taken in the organising committee held on Saturday, JJS chairman Vimal Chand Surana said.

  • The show is held every year in December at JECC in Sitapura. JJS secretary Rajiv Jain said that the committee has decided to organise the show's 17th edition from 24 December to 27 December next year. However, the award ceremony of the show will be held virtually this year.

  • "The award ceremony provides a platform for jewellery makers and designers across the country to showcase their talent, creativity and products," he said.

    • Number of people allowed at gatherings restricted to 100 in Gautam Buddh Nagar

  • A maximum of 100 people will be allowed at any gathering, including wedding functions in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Buddh Nagar, officials said on Saturday.

  • The administration of adjoining Ghaziabad district also passed a similar order but with restrictions only on weddings events.

  • The decision of both the districts of Uttar Pradesh adjoining Delhi has come in view of spike in cases of COVID-19 in the region, the officials said.

  • "No more than 100 people are allowed to gather at any event, including weddings, whether indoor or outdoor. Violation of the order would lead to action by the administration," a statement quoting Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate Suhas L Y said.

  • The order is effective from Saturday, Suhas told PTI. In a similar statement, Ghaziabad DM Ajay Shankar Pandey said, "Now only 100 people maximum will be allowed to gather in a wedding event."

  • This decision has been taken due to rising spread of the COVID-19 infection, he added.

  • On Saturday, Gautam Buddh Nagar had 1,307 active cases of coronavirus while Ghaziabad had 1,210, with the two districts having the third and fourth highest such figures in the state, respectively, according to official data.

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    Update from the Supreme Court

  • Supreme Court lawyer Archana Pathak Dave on behalf of Vaidya Prashant Tiwari, a practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine sends legal notice to the Indian Medical Association for not supporting AYUSH Ministry's claim of Ayurvedic medicine as being effective against COVID-19.

  • The notice calls out IMA for "referring to AYUSH medicine as placebo" & for stating they're not drug".

  • The notice calls statements to be "irresponsible, defamatory, false & misleading made with intention to disrepute AYUSH medicines & their practitioners."

    • Government offices in Himachal under virus threat

    We collected random samples for COVID tests and many staff members of offices were found to be positive. Offices including that of Municipal Corporation, District Commissioner and Superintendent of Police were shut for sanitization: Kangra Chief Medical Officer, Himachal Pradesh.

    Day two of night curfew in Gujarat

    Agra cops go after those not wearing masks

    Night curfew scenes from MP

    Now, Rajasthan goes for night curfew

  • Amid spiralling COVID-19 cases, the Rajasthan cabinet on Saturday decided to impose night curfew in 8 districts and increased the fine amount on not wearing a face mask from Rs 200 to Rs 500, an official release said.

  • Those venturing out to attend marriages, purchase essentials, train, bus and air travellers, and people related to essential services will be exempted, it said.

  • The cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met on Saturday night decided that a curfew will be clamped from 8 pm to 6 am in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Bikaner, Udaipur, Ajmer, Alwar and Bhilwara, it said.

  • Markets, restaurants, shopping malls and other commercial establishments in the urban areas of these districts will be closed by 7 pm and night curfew will start from 8 pm, it added.

  • A maximum of 75 per cent employees will be called for duty in government and private offices in these districts where the number of employees is 100 or more.

  • The staff will work on a rotation basis, the release said. In marriages, religious, social, cultural functions and political events, only 100 people will be allowed.

  • The cabinet also decided that day care treatment facilities in private hospitals will be available on a rate fixed by the state government.

  • Under this facility, critical COVID-19 patients will be sent back home in 2-3 hours after being given medication and treatment.

  • It will also ease the availability of beds in hospitals, it said. It was informed in the meeting that hospitals attached with private medical colleges can now be acquired for making them dedicated COVID facilities if required, it said.

  • Also, the medical and health department will conduct door-to-door surveys in areas reporting a high number of cases, the release said. The number of coronavirus cases in the state has increased to around 3,000 per day in November.

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