The city has been reporting the highest number of coronavirus cases and fatalities for the last few days. (File Photo)
The city has been reporting the highest number of coronavirus cases and fatalities for the last few days. (File Photo)
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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Maharashtra records 6,159 fresh infections, 65 deaths

Late hospital admissions leading to COVID-19 cases turning critical, shortage of ICU beds, unfavourable weather and rising pollution are among the factors experts attribute to the spike in deaths.

India on Wednesday added 44,376 new COVID-19 cases to its total tally and 481 deaths in last 24 hours as per data shared by the Union Health Ministry.

With this addition, the coronavirus tally in India has reached 92,22,217 while toll touched 1,34,699.

The total active cases in India stands at 4,44,746 as of Wednesday after 37,816 people were discharged in last 24 hours taking total recoveries to 86,42,771.

Assam tally

Assam reports 182 new COVID-19 cases and 117 discharges today. Total cases in the State now at 2,12,021 including 2,07,763 recoveries, 3,277 active cases, and 978 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Chembarambakkam reservoir water release increased

At around 6 pm on Wednesday, the release of water from Chembarambakkam reservoir was stepped up to 5,000 cusecs.

With heavy rainfall, the inflow into the lake was 4,980 cusecs.

Delhi tally

Delhi reported 5,246 new COVID-19 cases, 5,361 recoveries, and 99 deaths in the last 24 hours.

  • Total cases: 5,45,787

  • Total recoveries: 4,98,780

  • Active cases: 38,287

  • Death toll: 8,720

    • Kullu imposes fine for violators

    Wearing of face cover/face masks shall be compulsory in public places, people defying the order shall be liable for fine of Rs 1000 which can be extended to Rs 5000: Kullu District Administration, Himachal Pradeh

    Uttar Pradesh records 29 more COVID-19 deaths, 2,318 new cases

    With 2,318 fresh COVID-19 cases in Uttar Pradesh, the infection tally in the state rose to 5,33,355 on Wednesday, while 29 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 7,644, a health department bulletin said.

    Maharashtra tally

    Maharashtra reports 6,159 new COVID-19 cases, 4,844 recoveries, and 65 deaths, says State Health Departement

  • Total cases: 17,95,959

  • Total recoveries: 16,63,723

  • Active cases: 84,464

  • Death toll: 46,748

    • Bengal's leader of opposition Abdul Mannan COVID-positive

    Mannan (68), a veteran leader of the Congress in the state, got himself tested for COVID-19 on Tuesday after noticing some symptoms, they said. (READ MORE)

    Uttarakhand tally

    Uttarakhand reports 482 new COVID-19 cases taking the total number of cases to 72,642: State Control Room

    Gujarat reports 1,540 new COVID19 cases, 14 deaths and 1,283 recoveries

    Gujarat reports 1,540 new COVID19 cases, 14 deaths and 1,283 recoveries. The state's case tally reaches 2,01,949 including 1,83,756 recoveries and 3,906 deaths till now. Total active cases are 14,287: State Health Department

    Karnataka COVID Updates

    Bengal's leader of Opposition Abdul Mannan COVID-positive, admitted to hospital

    West Bengal's Leader of Opposition Abdul Mannan tested positive for COVID-19, following which he was admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata, state Health Department officials said on Wednesday.

    Bombay High Court quashes woman's FIR against doctor husband over COVID-19 duty

    The Bombay High Court on Wednesday quashed an FIR filed by a woman against her doctor husband, after she told the court that the move was a result of stress due to long hours of COVID-19 duty.

    Andhra Pradesh COVID Updates

    Late hospital admissions, rising pollution behind surge in COVID-19 deaths in Delhi, says experts

    Late hospital admissions leading to COVID-19 cases turning critical, shortage of ICU beds, unfavourable weather and rising pollution are among the factors experts attribute to the spike in COVID-19 deaths in Delhi.

    Centre asks states to take steps to reopen medical colleges from or before December 1

    The Union Health Ministry Wednesday asked state governments to initiate steps for reopening of medical colleges from December 1 or before it, but with strict adherence to all COVID-19 related guidelines. Educational institutions in the country have been closed since March in view of the coronavirus pandemic.

    Jammu and Kashmir adds 489 new cases to its COVID-19 tally

    How Tamil Nadu is battling COVID-19 and cyclone Nivar

    Medical teams hold fever camps at temporary shelters, distribute masks:
    In order to ensure the safety of inmates of temporary shelters set up for evacuees in the wake of Cyclone Nivar, medical teams are holding fever camps at these shelters and distributing masks.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    A relative performs rituals for the victim, who died of COVID-19, before his cremation at a crematorium in New Delhi.  (Photo | ANI)
    A relative performs rituals for the victim, who died of COVID-19, before his cremation at a crematorium in New Delhi.  (Photo | ANI)

    States can impose local restrictions under MHA's new guidelines, but with Centre's approval

    States and union territories can impose local restrictions like night curfew to check the spread of COVID-19, but they will have to consult the Centre before imposing any lockdown outside the containment zones, the Ministry of Home Affairs said on Wednesday.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    Kerala COVID Updates

    MCDs allege under-reporting of COVID deaths in Delhi, AAP accuses BJP of 'politicising' issue

    The three BJP-ruled municipal corporations here Wednesday again alleged the AAP-led Delhi government was under-reporting deaths due to coronavirus, a claim refuted by the ruling party which accused the MCDs of 'politicising' the issue.

    Only essential activities allowed in Containment Zones: MHA

    Only essential activities allowed in Containment Zones. Local district, police & municipal authorities shall be responsible to ensure that prescribed Containment measures are strictly followed & State/UT Govts shall ensure accountability of concerned officers: MHA

    MHA issues fresh guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution

    Ministry of Home Affairs issues fresh guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution. States/ UTs mandated to strictly enforce containment measures, SOPs on various activities and COVID-appropriate behavior and exercise caution and regulate crowds.

    District authorities setting up micro-containment zones as COVID-19 cases surge in Delhi

    Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, some district authorities have been setting up micro-containment zones where two or more infections have been reported for better management of the pandemic, officials said on Wednesday. Normally, an area is marked containment zone where three or more COVID-19 cases are detected.

    All hotels, restaurants and wedding venues in Punjab to close at 9.30 pm starting December 1

    All hotels, restaurants and wedding venues in Punjab to close at 9.30 pm, starting December 1. Curbs to be reviewed on December 15.

    Dehradun district magistrate asks all SDMs/city magistrate to ensure strict compliance

    Dehradun district magistrate asks all SDMs/city magistrate to ensure strict compliance of weekend closure of commercial establishments.

    Bihar reported 763 new COVID-19 infections on 24th November

    Bihar reported 763 new COVID-19 infections on 24th November, taking total active cases in the state to 5,779.

    Kejriwal asks experts to audit COVID-19 death cases, suggest measures to reduce fatalities in Delhi

    Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday requested experts to audit COVID-19 death cases and suggest measures to reduce fatalities in the national capital, amid a spurt in the infections in the city.

    Consistent fall in cumulative COVID-19 positivity rate as testing increases

    With the total number of tests conducted for the detection of COVID-19 nearing 13.5 crore in the country, the health ministry on Wednesday said comprehensive and widespread testing on a sustained basis has resulted in bringing down the positivity rate.

    Night curfew to be imposed in Punjab from December 1 to fight coronavirus: CM Amarinder Singh

    Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Wednesday said a night curfew will be imposed in the state from December 1 to fight coronavirus. The chief minister in a statement said the night curfew will remain in force from 10 pm and 5 am, amid apprehension of a second wave of coronavirus in the state. (READ MORE)

    Aurangabad records 146 new COVID-19 cases

    The detection of 146 fresh cases of COVID-19 has raised the count of infections in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district to 42,646, an official said on Wednesday. With the addition of the latest cases on Tuesday, the district now has 802 patients undergoing treatment, the official said.

    Covid test mandatory at Uttarakhand airport for people coming from Delhi

    With this announcement, Uttarakhand has joined states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, which have mandated the COVID-19 test for people arriving from Delhi.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    COVID-19 vaccine: Envoys from 100 countries to visit Pune on December 4

    Ambassadors and envoys from 100 countries will visit Serum Institute of India and Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd here on December 4 amid the coronavirus outbreak and race for vaccines to combat the infection, a senior official said.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    Odisha adds 730 fresh cases to its COVID-19 tally

    Explainer: China's controversial claims of COVID-19 on imported frozen foods

    While experts say the virus can survive for a time on cardboard and plastic containers, it remains unclear how serious a risk that poses. Like so many issues surrounding the pandemic, the matter has swiftly become politicised. (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel passed away due to post-covid complications

    India's COVID-19 caseload goes past 92 lakh; number of active infections increases by 6,079

    India's COVID-19 caseload went past 92 lakh with 44,376 new cases reported in a day, while the number of recoveries surged to 86.42 lakh, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The number of total coronavirus cases rose to 92,22,216 in the country, while the death toll due to the disease climbed to 1,34,699 with 481 new fatalities, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    Oxford COVID-19 results reason for hope but early days yet, caution scientists

    There is plenty to be hopeful about and the Oxford AstraZeneca is a good option to begin with, but it is also important to remember the numbers are tentative and a full analysis is difficult, several scientists said.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    No congregation on Kartika Purnima in view of COVID-19

    Odisha Government on Tuesday prohibited congregation at river ghats and water bodies and imposed restriction on mass bathing on the occasion of Kartika Purnima on November 30 in view of Covid-19 pandemic.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    Meet the digital warriors who are keeping Kerala panchayat polls engaging in COVID times

    While UDF bets on pros, LDF has cyber wings -- mostly students and youths as members -- in every panchayat to create shareable content for their candidates
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    India adds 44,376 new cases to its tally, 481 deaths in last 24 hours

    Being safe amid new COVID normal is of utmost importance: Padma Bhushan awardee tells students

    The not-for-profit NIIT University (NU) hosted the 12th annual lecture delivered by Dr Naresh Trehan, who is a Padma Bhushan awardee, and founder & chairman of Medanta Medicity. Dr Trehan spoke on ‘Building Your Future in COVID Times’ at the annual event held online recently.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    Telangana adds 993 fresh COVID-19 cases to its tally

    COVID patient on life support system stuck in Nepal saved at Delhi's Max hospital

    A team of Max Saket doctors who specially flew down to Kathmandu for a 37-year-old critically-ill Covid pneumonia patient on ECMO machine from Nepal and shifted him to the city hospital.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    A health worker collects swab samples from people for the COVID-19 test, in Patna. (Photo | ANI)
    A health worker collects swab samples from people for the COVID-19 test, in Patna. (Photo | ANI)

    Sans proper safety gear, teachers on COVID-19 survey duty fear infection in Capital

    School teachers deployed in the forefront of Delhi government’s latest fight against Covid-19 are complaining about risk of infection in the absence of adequate safeguards such as N-95 masks and face shields in their house-to-house surveys.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    IN PICS | Mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers coming from a few states into Maharashtra

    Delhi's biggest graveyard running out of burial space with rise in COVID-19 deaths

    ''There should be some arrangement so that COVID-19 victims are buried at graveyards in their neighbourhoods and their relatives do not have to come here because space is limited,'' said Haji Mian Faiyazuddin, secretary of Qabristan Ahle Islam in the vicinity of the walled city.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    Congress veteran Ahmed Patel passes away following COVID complications

    Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel, who was undergoing treatment at a Gurugram hospital after testing positive for the COVID-19, breathed his last after multi-organ failure in the wee hours of Wednesday, his son Faisal confirmed. He was 71.
    (READ ARTICLE HERE)

    Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel (Photo | PTI)
    Senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel (Photo | PTI)

    COVID-19 UPDATES FROM NOV 24

    Odisha not to lower guard even after vaccines are available, says CM Naveen Patnaik and more updates from across India. (CLICK HERE FOR NOV 14 UPDATES)

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