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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Maharashtra reports 4,153 fresh cases, 30 deaths; caseload at 17,84,361

A total of 3,729 patients were discharged from hospitals, which took the number of recovered persons to 16,54,793, the department said.
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India on Monday added 44,059 new COVID-19 cases to its total tally and 511 deaths in last 24 hours as per data shared by the Union Health Ministry.

With this addition, the coronavirus tally in India has reached 91,39,866 while toll touched 1,33,738.

However, the total active cases in India stands at 4,43,486 with 85,62,642 recoveries after 41,024 people were discharged in last 24 hours.

Meanwhile, five vaccines are under different phases of clinical trials in India. The Serum Institute of India (SII) is conducting the phase-three trial of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, while Bharat Biotech and ICMR has already started the phase-three trail of the indigenously developed COVAXIN jab.

Night curfew lifted

Haryana tally

98 cases in Chandigarh

Maharashtra tally

Over 1,750 Gujarat ST buses cancelled

The Gujarat State Road Transportation Corporation has cancelled over 1,700 bus services due to curfew between 9pm and 6am in Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot in view of a spike in coronavirus cases over the past few days, an official said on Monday. GSRTC secretary KD Desai said 1,754 services have been cancelled as these buses depart during the 9pm to 6am time- frame from depots in these cities. He said the cancelled services comprise 450 from Ahmedabad, 378 from Rajkot, 531 from Vadodara and 395 from Surat, but added that more buses were being deployed during the day to give relief to passengers, including from Geeta Mandir, Ahmedabad's main bus station.

Karnataka not to reopen schools

The Karnataka government on Monday decided not to reopen schools and pre-university colleges in December due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation. A high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa in this regard decided to meet again by the third week of December to discuss the future course of action,on the the recommendation from experts and the health department.

Night curfew in Himachal

  • The Himachal Pradesh government decided Monday to keep all schools and colleges closed till December 31 and clamped a night curfew in four districts as the state fights a spurt in coronavirus cases.

  • The night curfew will be in place from Tuesday to December 15 in Shimla, Mandi, Kangra and Kullu districts from 8 pm to 6 am, state's Parliamentary Affairs minister Suresh Bhardwaj said.

  • Till December 31, only 50 per cent of class III and IV employees on the rolls will attend government offices each day.

  • Gatherings at social, cultural and political events will be capped at 200 people and those who don't wear masks in public will cough up a fine of Rs 1,000.

    • 24,708 active cases in Karnataka

    More deaths in Gujarat

    250 new cases in Manipur

    3,232 new cases in Rajasthan

    Uttrakhand tally

    376 new COVID-19 cases, 428 recovered cases & 7 deaths reported in Uttarakhand today. The total number of positive cases in the state is 71,632 including 65,530 recoveries, 4,298 active cases and 1,162 deaths: Govt of Uttrakhand

    Andhra Pradesh tally

    Andhra Pradesh reported 545 new COVID-19 cases, 1,390 recovered cases & 10 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total positive cases in the state to 8,62,758, including 13,394 active cases, 8,42,416 recovered cases & 6,948 deaths in the state: State Health Department

    Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi passes away

    Three-time former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi passed away due to post -COVID complications in Guwahati on Monday. (READ MORE)

    Tamil Nadu tally

    Tamil Nadu on Monday recorded 1624 cases and 17 deaths.

  • Fresh cases in Chennai: 483

  • Total cases in Tamil Nadu: 7,71,619

  • Active cases in Tamil Nadu: 12,245

  • Total deaths: 11,622

    • Kerala tally

    Kerala records 3,757 new COVID-19 cases today; active cases in the state at 64,166. Total 5,00,089 recoveries have been reported so far: Government of Kerala.

    Telangana cinemas, theatres reopen with 50% capacity

    As per the GO issued by Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar on Monday, the management of cinemas/theatres/multiplexes shall ensure that all persons, audience, staff, vendors, etc., use masks at all times. (READ MORE)

    Amit Shah flags off a mobile RT-PCR lab

    Home Minister Amit Shah flags off a mobile RT-PCR lab at ICMR headquarters in Ansari Nagar. Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan also present. (Photo| ANI)

    World| 'Americans could be vaccinated as early as next month'

    The first Americans to receive a COVID-19 vaccine could be as early as the second week of December, according to the White House vaccine czar. (READ MORE)

    World| China tests millions after cases flare-up in three cities

    Chinese authorities are testing millions of people, imposing lockdowns and shutting down schools after multiple locally transmitted coronavirus cases were discovered in three cities across the country last week. (READ MORE)

    Experts see a second Covid wave in India as mortality rate rises

    Himachal imposes night curfew

    Himachal Pradesh govt imposes night curfew in Mandi, Shimla Kullu and Kangra, between November 24 & December 15; only 50% Class 3 & Class 4 govt employees to attend offices till December 31.

    Delhi minister cites stubble-burning for high COVID deaths

    The minister told reporters here that the pollution due to stubble-burning created a big problem in Delhi. He said that it caused problems in breathing and those who had COVID-19 inhaled the smoke, which aggravated the seriousness. (READ MORE)

    India's active caseload remains below 5% of total cases

    According to an official release, the country's active caseload for COVID-19 stands at 4.85 per cent i.e. 4,43,486 while the recovery rate continues to be above 93 per cent as 93.68 per cent of all cases have recovered as of date. In the last 24 hours, the country registered 41,024 new recoveries in the last 24 hours taking the total recovered cases to 85,62,641.

    Back to school

    UP govt decreased maximum number of persons closed-door gatherings

    The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday decreased the maximum number of persons at any closed-door gathering to 100 (or 50% of the capacity) from 200.

    MP CM distributes masks

    Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan distributes masks in Bhopal and makes public wear them to raise awareness about COVID-19.

    PM to chair COVID review meet tomorrow

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting with Chief Ministers of states over COVID-19 situation tomorrow, via video conferencing.

    'Study shows Favipiravir provides benefits in COVID treatment'

    Drug firm Glenmark Pharmaceuticals on Monday said as per a recently published data the oral antiviral medication Favipiravir was found to provide multiple benefits in COVID-19 treatment including faster time to clinical cure. (READ MORE)

    Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine will soon be available: Poonawalla

    I am delighted to hear that, Covishield, a low-cost, logistically manageable & soon to be widely available, COVID-19 vaccine, will offer protection up to 90% in one type of dosage regime and 62% in the other dosage regime. Further details on this, will be provided this evening, announces CEO of Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla.

    HC refuses to hear plea seeking lockdown in Delhi

    The Delhi High Court on Monday refused to hear a plea seeking directions for the imposition of a substantial lockdown in the national capital with immediate effect in view of the rising COVID-19 cases and air pollution.

    Schools and PU colleges in Karnataka will not reopen in Dec

    Experts have opined that we shouldn't take any decision till December end. We will meet again and take an appropriate decision at the time, with regard to the situation. We shouldn't start SSLC (Class 10) and PUC until then: CM BS Yediyurappa

    AstraZeneca-Oxford say their COVID-19 vaccine shows 70 per cent efficacy

    British drugs group AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford on Monday said their jointly-developed vaccine against Covid-19 has shown "an average efficacy of 70 percent" in trials.
    "This vaccine's efficacy and safety confirm that it will be highly effective against Covid-19 and will have an immediate impact on this public health emergency," AstraZeneca chief executive Pascal Soriot said in a statement.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    New lawyer's practice hit-hard due to COVID-19, lockdown

    Many lawyers complain that they lack proper infrastructure at home to attend virtual hearings and don’t have gadgets such as laptops, scanners, good wifi connectivity for better bandwidth. Another problem that lawyers facing are regarding payment from clients.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi extremely critical

    Tarun Gogoi had tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease on August 25 and recovered after two months. However, he was taken back to the hospital due to post-covid complications.

    Kejriwal government withdraws order to shut two markets in West Delhi

    An order to close two evening markets in Nangloi in west Delhi for violation of COVID-19 safety measures was withdrawn by the district administration hours after it was issued, officials said on Monday.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    COVID-19 situation going out of hand in Delhi, Gujarat: SC lashes out at Centre, states

    The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Centre and all states to file within two days status reports detailing steps taken to deal with the current COVID-19 situation, noting that the pandemic has "worsened" in places like Delhi and Gujarat.
    (READ FULL ARTICLE HERE)

    SC seeks status report from Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Assam over COVID-19 situation

    Active cases in India remain below five lakh for 13th consecutive day

    There are 4,43,486 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country as on date which comprises 4.85 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 91,39,865, while the death toll climbed to 1,33,738 with 511 new fatalities including 121 from Delhi alone.
    (READ FULL ARTICLE HERE)

    Protect yourself from COVID-19

    First COVID-19 death among SC staffers as administration branch member dies

    A Supreme Court administration branch member has died due to the novel coronavirus, an official said Sunday, confirming the first COVID-19 death among the country's top court staffers.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma tests positive, CM Ashok Gehlot tweets

    Uttarakhand Governor tests positive for COVID-19, goes into self-isolation

    Uttarakhand Governor Baby Rani Maurya has tested positive for COVID-19. Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari had called on Maurya at the Raj Bhawan here on Saturday.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Odisha Governor’s wife passes away after testing positive for COVID-19

    Sushila Devi, wife of Odisha Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal, passed away at a private hospital here on Monday. The First Lady of the State was undergoing treatment after testing positive for COVID-19 on November 2.

    Mahatma Gandhi's great-grandson Satish Dhupelia dies of COVID-19 in South Africa

    Satish Dhupelia, the South African great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, succumbed to COVID-19 complications here on Sunday, three days after his 66th birthday, a family member said.
    (READ FULL ARTICLE HERE)

    India adds 44,059 fresh cases to its tally, 511 deaths in last 24 hours

    OPINION | COVID-19 crisis in Delhi due to perjury by public functionaries

    Delhi in fact is third only to large states of Maharashtra and Karnataka in the number of dead Covid positive patients. Its political leadership has repeatedly failed at rising to the challenge posed by the pandemic needing Central intervention for the second time within a period of six months.
    (READ FULL OPINION HERE)

    WATCH | Vishal Bhardwaj's new track 'Mask Kho Gaya' is COVID-19 reality check

    Mask Kho Gaya (Mask Is Missing), a new music video composed and written by Bhardwaj and voiced by Dadlani, is a teasing survey of the past nine months. Created by animation duo Bob and Bobby (twins Susruta and Saswata Mukerjee), it’s a funny take on the comman man beset by a virus on the one hand and jingoism on the other. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Health workers and relatives perform last rites of family members, who succumbed to COVID-19, at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi. (Photo | PTI)
    Health workers and relatives perform last rites of family members, who succumbed to COVID-19, at Nigambodh Ghat in New Delhi. (Photo | PTI)

    Kumbh Mela will be held in Haridwar in 2021 despite COVID-19 challenges: Uttarakhand CM

  • Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat on Sunday asserted that Kumbh Mela will be held in its "divine form" at Haridwar in 2021 despite the practical problems arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic

  • On Sunday, Rawat attended a meeting with office-bearers of the Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad (ABAP) regarding the preparations for the 2021 Kumbh Mela, which will begin on January 14

  • 35 to 50 lakh people are expected to take the holy dip in Ganga daily during the Kumbh Mela 2021

    • COVID-19 updates from Nov 22

    Delhi reports 6,746 new cases, 121 deaths in last 24 hours and more coronavirus updates from November 22
    (READ PREVIOUS UPDATES HERE)

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