Once again fatality count owing to #Covid19 goes above 100 in Delhi.
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) November 30, 2020
3726 positive cases in past 24 hours.
50,000 samples collected @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard pic.twitter.com/LAXNsBHeSA
COVID-19 UPDATES | Delhi records over 100 deaths, 3,726 fresh cases of infection
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 88,47,600, pushing the national recovery rate to 93.81 per cent.
Published: 29th November 2020 10:34 AM | Last Updated: 30th November 2020 11:51 PM | A+A A-

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The number of COVID-19 cases reported in India in a span of 24 hours dropped below 40,000 for the seventh time this month, taking the infection tally to 94.31 lakh, while the recoveries surged to 88,47,600, according to the Union Health Ministry's data updated on Monday.
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 94,31,691 with 38,772 new infections, while the death toll climbed to 1,37,139 after 443 more fatalities were reported, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 88,47,600, pushing the national recovery rate to 93.81 per cent.
The COVID-19 case fatality rate declined further to 1.45 per cent. The active COVID-19 caseload remained below five lakh for the 20th consecutive day. There are 4,46,952 active cases in the country which comprise 4.74 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
Updates:
Delhi tally
Beaches and tourist places in TN to reopen from Dec 14
The fresh guidelines allow beaches and other tourist places in the state to reopen for the public on December 14. Exhibition halls shall also be permitted to function, only for business purpose. (READ MORE)
Less than 1000 new cases in Karnataka
#TNIEUpdatesOnCovid19
— Bosky Khanna (@BoskyKhanna) November 30, 2020
New +ve 998
Discharge 2209
Death 13
Active cases 23279
Tally 884897
+Vity rate 1.22%
Fatality rate 1.30%#Bengaluru 444#Kalaburgi 123@NewIndianXpress @XpressBengaluru @santwana99 @DHFWKA @MoHFW_INDIA @CovidKarnataka @COVIDNewsByMIB @mla_sudhakar @BBMPCOMM pic.twitter.com/lMdeY4HUiQ
Odisha issues guideline for Unlock 6
- Large social, political, sports & religious congregations prohibited till December 31
- Local admin to take a decision on reopening of places of worship
- Cinema halls, swimming pools & auditoriums to remain closed
Andhra Pradesh COVID tally
Andhra Pradesh reports 381 new COVID19 cases, 934 recoveries, and 4 deaths, according to State Health Department.
Total cases: 8,68,064
Active cases: 7,840
Total recoveries: 8,53,232
Death toll: 6,992
Gap between COVID-19 recoveries and active cases steadily increasing: Health ministry
"The difference in new recoveries outnumbering new cases of COVID-19 has also improved the national recovery rate to 93.81 per cent as on date," the ministry said, adding that India's coronavirus case fatality rate has further dipped to 1.45 per cent.
Kerala tally crosses 6-lakh mark
#tniecovidupdate
— TNIE Kerala (@xpresskerala) November 30, 2020
Total #COVID19 cases in #Kerala cross the 6 lakh-mark after 3,382 test positive on Monday (test positivity rate 9.75%). 6,055 recover. @MSKiranPrakash @NewIndianXpress @COVID19centre pic.twitter.com/WCofwj3GaQ
Moderna to request an Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. FDA
Moderna to request an Emergency Use Authorization from the U.S. FDA & conditional approval from the European Medicines Agency after its COVID19 vaccine 94.1% effective: Statement
TN registers 1410 new cases and 9 deaths
Covid updates for Nov 30@xpresstn@NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/OJCOk1opI8
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) November 30, 2020
Delhi govt slashes RT-PCR test rates from Rs 2400 to Rs 800
After directions from CM @ArvindKejriwal Delhi government reduces rates of RT-PCR test from Rs 2400 to Rs 800. @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard
— siddhanta mishra (@siddmh_TNIE) November 30, 2020
Gadkari confident India will get COVID-19 vaccine as early as possible
The Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Road Transport & Highways said that currently, "majority of countries are not interested to deal with China"; they are rather interested in India. He said such a situation is advantageous for the country's manufacturing sector to ramp up its capabilities to boost exports from India. "I am confident that we will get a vaccine as early as possible and 100 per cent we will win this war against COVID-19 and also win economic war," Gadkari said this at a virtual event organised by Dun & Bradstreet.
Mask up, boys!
Calm before the storm? With new #COVID19 cases in Tamil Nadu witnessing a downward trend, kids in Kunnathur, Tirunelveli enjoy #facemask free bicycle rides.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) November 30, 2020
Express Photo | @KARTHIKALAGU86 @xpresstn @shibasahu2012 pic.twitter.com/jTVerJqCXT
Govt calls all-party meeting on December 4
Govt calls all-party meeting on December 4 to discuss COVID-19 situation. PM Narendra Modi will chair the December 4 virtual meeting of floor leaders of all parties: Sources
PM on COVID vaccine
PM suggests companies to take extra efforts to inform people in simple language about COVID-19 vaccine, related matters such as its efficacy. He further asked them to give suggestions on regulatory process, advises departments concerned to engage with them to sort issues
Health Minister urges protesting farmers to practise 'COVID behaviour'
I would like to request everyone to remember & follow #COVID19 appropriate behaviour like wearing masks and following social distancing. These are important for health: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on #FarmersProtest. pic.twitter.com/Xsv3sy8LG3
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2020
75 new COVID-19 cases reported in Ladakh, voluntary lockdown extended
As 75 new COVID-19 cases have been detected in Ladakh, the normal life remained disrupted in Leh town for the eighth consecutive day on Monday with a civil society group extending the voluntary lockdown aimed at containing the spread of coronavirus till December 6. Ladakh has so far recorded a total of 116 coronavirus-related deaths, while 7,409 patients have been cured of the contagion since the outbreak of the disease in March.
Goa tourists fly from Karnataka to Maharashtra to avoid ‘unnecessary’ Covid test
People entering Maharashtra from states witnessing a Covid spike like Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa are required to show RT-PCR negative report on arrival at airports, railway stations and state borders, or have to undergo immediate tests. To skip this, many people from Goa are travelling by road to airports in Belagavi, Hubballi and Mangaluru, from where they take flights to Mumbai and other places in Maharashtra.
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Union Home Secretary writes to states/UTs
- In his letter, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla asks the Chief Secretaries to ensure compliance of advisories issued by the Home Ministry and direct officials concerned to re-inspect/re-check all hospitals/nursing homes from the point of view of fire protection and means of escape.
- I would like to draw your attention towards occurrence of fire incidents in hospitals/nursing homes in recent past. Non-adherence of fire safety measures by authorities is a matter of concern, said Bhalla in his letter.
- Recently six precious lives of COVID-19 patients were lost in a fire incident in ICU ward of a hospital in Rajkot and eight lives were lost in a hospital in Ahmedabad. When India is fighting against COVID-19, utmost precaution needs to be taken to avoid such incidents, he further said.
Over 14 crore Indians tested so far
Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh have reported Maximum Decline in Active Cases in the past one month. Total tests in India cross landmark of 14 Crores: Ministry of Health.
Key points from Kejriwal's latest statement
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he has issued directives to reduce the price of the RT-PCR test in the national capital, saying it will help those going to private labs for COVID-19 tests. Currently, people have to spend Rs 2,400 for the RT-PCR test at private labs.
- "I have directed that the rates of RT PCR tests be reduced in Delhi. Whereas tests are being conducted free of cost in govt establishments, however this will help those who get their tests done in pvt labs," Kejriwal tweeted.
- Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain in reply to the chief minister's tweet said orders for this will be issued immediately.
Key points from Kejriwal's latest statement
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said he has issued directives to reduce the price of the RT-PCR test in the national capital, saying it will help those going to private labs for COVID-19 tests. Currently, people have to spend Rs 2,400 for the RT-PCR test at private labs.
- "I have directed that the rates of RT PCR tests be reduced in Delhi. Whereas tests are being conducted free of cost in govt establishments, however this will help those who get their tests done in pvt labs," Kejriwal tweeted.
- Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain in reply to the chief minister's tweet said orders for this will be issued immediately.
593 new cases in Telangana
Telangana reported 593 new #COVID19 cases, 3 deaths and 1058 recoveries on 29th November.
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2020
Total cases in the state rise to 2,69,816 including 1,458 deaths and 2,58,336 recoveries.
Active cases stand at 10,022 pic.twitter.com/VRh9EnrVx5
Rates of RT-PCR tests to be reduced at Delhi
I have directed that the rates of RT-PCR tests be reduced in Delhi. Whereas tests are being conducted free of cost in government establishments, however, this will help those who get their tests done in private labs: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
COVID-19 camp at farmers' protests site near Delhi-Haryana border
Delhi: Medical check-up camp setup at Singhu Border where farmers are protesting against the farm laws.
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2020
"We should conduct COVID-19 test here. If there's any possibility of a super spreader, the disease might spread to other people which will be disastrous," says a doctor. pic.twitter.com/QwFoqSADh4
Today's Odisha numbers
418 new #COVID19 cases and 707 recoveries reported in #Odisha on 29th November.
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2020
The total number of positive cases in the state at 3,18,725 till date, including 3,11,256 recovered cases & 5,677 active cases: State Health Department, Govt of Odisha
News from Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand government reduces number of people allowed to gather in a closed facility to 100 from 200; registration mandatory for all inbound persons.
Elementary schools to reopen in Assam
Elementary schools to reopen from January 1, 2021, in a staggered manner. Detailed SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) will be released: Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Health Minister.
Delhi Environment Minister discharged from hospital
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai was discharged from Max Hospital yesterday evening. His condition is stable and he will remain in home isolation. Rai was admitted to the hospital after being diagnosed with COVID-19: Office of Delhi Environment Minister.
Tamil Nadu lockdown extended till December 30, here are some of the major relaxations
Tamil Nadu government extends COVID-19 related restrictions till December 30; UG final year classes to begin from December 7, Chennai's Marina Beach to reopen after December 14, gatherings to be allowed with 50 per cent capacity of the facility or up to 200 people.
Close to 39,000 new cases in India
With 38,772 new #COVID19 infections, India's total cases rise to 94,31,692
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2020
With 443 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,37,139 . Total active cases at 4,46,952
Total discharged cases at 88,47,600 with 45,333 new discharges in last 24 hrs. pic.twitter.com/PkglBuHpxm
Tests see a dip in last 24 hours
With 8,76,173 COVID-19 tests yesterday, total number of tests conducted reached 14,03,79,976: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) pic.twitter.com/u5yYDqCAeo
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2020
BJP MLA from Rajasthan passes away due to COVID-19
BJP leader and MLA from Rajasthan's Rajsamand, Kiran Maheshwari passes away at Medanta Hospital in Haryana's Gurugram. She had tested positive for COVID-19 and was undergoing treatment at the hospital.
Lock manufacturing hub in UP finds it tough to get going even after lifting of lockdown
- Lock manufactures in the city say that locks & hardware industry continue to remain affected even after the lifting of lockdown. Tala Nagri Industrialist Association's Chairman says, "There is almost no demand. Shops don't have raw material so they can't supply to us."
- Due to restrictions in some states it's difficult for our agents and they can't collect demands. Sellers thinks they won't be able to sell, so they're neither buying raw material nor supplying to us. Industry affected: C Sharma, Tala Nagri Industrialist Association's Chairman.
- Labourers couldn't come back. Lockdown remained imposed for longer period of time at some places, affecting transport & travel. Didn't receive order and payments on time. We couldn't go to market, people could not come to us: P Khandelwal, Locks and Hardware Builders' Association president.
Health Ministry statement on COVID-19 situation in India
India continues to have one of the lowest deaths per million population globally (presently 99). Focussed measures to ensure a low and manageable fatality rate have resulted in daily mortality figures of less than 500: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/IB5DpvdKzd
— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2020
More on Rajasthan lockdown extension
- Lockdown shall remain in force in the containment zones till 31st December 2020. Only essential activities will be allowed in the containment zones and there will be intensive house-to-house surveillance by surveillance teams formed for this purpose.
- Schools, colleges, educational and coaching institutes in Rajasthan to remain closed for students till December 31.
- Cinema halls/multiplexes & similar places to remain closed too.
- Social/political/sports/cultural/religious functions & large congregations not permitted till December 31.
134 new cases in Assam
Assam reported 134 new #COVID19 cases and 96 discharges on 29th November.
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2020
Total cases 2,12,617
Total discharged 2,08,283
Death toll 981
Active cases 3350 pic.twitter.com/sTWsWoZaJ9
Vadodara markets sealed
Gujarat: Markets in Vadodara that saw large gatherings, were closed down by Municipal Corporation. They'll remain closed today too. Ward Officer says, "We're closing down market to disperse crowd. It'll remain closed today & tomorrow. Further decision after assessment." (29.11) pic.twitter.com/w8uEyvLG4i
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2020
Rajasthan imposes night curfew
Rajasthan govt imposes curfew from 8 pm to 6 am within urban limits of dist HQ towns of Kota, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagore, Pali, Tonk, Sikar & Ganganagar from 1st to 31st Dec. Markets, workplaces & commercial complexes to close by 7 pm, except -
Bengal tally
West Bengal reported 3367 new COVID-19 cases, 3445 discharges and 54 deaths today.
- Total cases 4,80,813
- Total discharges 4,48,032
- Death toll 8,376
- Active cases 24,405
Educational Institutions to remain shut till Dec 31 in J&K
All schools, colleges & higher education institutes in J&K to remain closed till 31st December. Class 9-12 students can visit schools on a voluntary basis. Cinemas can open with 50% capacity. 100 guests are allowed in marriage functions: Govt of Jammu & Kashmir.
Religious places shall continue to remain open for public, subject to SOPs. No restrictions on the entry of passengers, travellers by road, rail or Air. However, they will have to undergo compulsory COVID-19 antigen test.
Punjab tally
Punjab reported 741 new COVID-19 cases, 664 discharges and 15 deaths today.
Total cases in the State rise to 1,51,538, including 1,38,870 recoveries and 4,780 deaths.
Active cases stand at 7,888
Covid-19 active cases in Chennai now at 1.7 per cent
Out of the total 2,14,976 cases, the city presently has 3754 active cases while 2,07,375 people have been discharged. With 3847 deaths, the mortality rate in the city too is around 1.7 per cent. (READ MORE)
Test positivity rate in Kerala stands at 11.34 per cent
5,643 new #COVID19 cases reported in #Kerala on Sunday (test positivity rate: 11.34%). 5,861 recover. @NewIndianXpress
— TNIE Kerala (@xpresskerala) November 29, 2020
@MSKiranPrakash
@COVID19centre pic.twitter.com/04hzUvGENE
Tamil Nadu adds 1,459 fresh cases to its tally
Covid updates for Nov 29:
— T Muruganandham (@muruga_TNIE) November 29, 2020
1,471 Covid patients discharged today: Total: 7,57,750
Active cases: 11,502
Total positives so far: 7,80, 505
New cases across TN: 1,459
New cases in Chennai: 398
Samples tested: 67,145
Deaths: 9/ 11,703@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/mNeYNKDmRl
#COVIDUpdates in #AndhraPradesh (#November 29)
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) November 29, 2020
In last 24 hrs till #Sunday 9 am#Tests - 54,710#Positive - 620#Discharged - 3,787#Deaths - 7
Overall
Tests - 1,00,17,126
Positive - 8,67683#Active - 8,397
Recovered - 8,52,298#Toll - 6,988@NewIndianXpress #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/zRSJ3fxrY3
Over 70 per cent new COVID-19 cases, fatalities in India from eight states, UTs
About 70.97 per cent of the 496 coronavirus case fatalities reported in the past 24 hours are contributed by Delhi, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
(READ ARTICLE HERE)
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209 new cases in Jharkhand
- Jharkhand's COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,08,786 as 209 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said on Sunday.
- One more patient succumbed to the infection, pushing the state's coronavirus death toll to 963, he said.
- Ranchi district reported the highest number of new cases at 50, followed by East Singhbhum (43), Dhanbad (26) and Bokaro (23), he said.
- The state now has 2,154 active coronavirus cases, while 1,05,669 people have been cured of the disease so far, the official said.
Telangana logs 805 new cases
Telangana recorded 805 new COVID-19 casesand four related fatalities taking the total tally of infections to 2,69,223 and the death tollto 1,455, the state government said on Sunday. A total of 10,490 patients were under treatment,it said in a bulletin, providing data as of 8 PM on November 28. Out of the fresh cases, 131 were reported from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), followed by 82 from Medchal Malkajgiri, 58 from Ranga Reddy and other districts.
Arunachal records 31 cases
At least 31 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, pushing the tally to 16,262, while one more person succumbed to the infection, raising the toll to 51, a senior official said. The deceased, a 50-year-old man from Innao village in Changlang district, was suffering from a liver disease, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said.
Mizoram tally
16 new COVID-19 cases reported in Mizoram, taking the state's case tally to 3,822 including 392 active cases, 3,425 discharged cases and 5 deaths: State Government pic.twitter.com/oW6X14B7AG
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2020
12,83,449 more samples tested
Total number of samples tested up to 28th November is 13,95,03,803 including 12,83,449 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) pic.twitter.com/G3U6u3OxpY
— ANI (@ANI) November 29, 2020
National tally
India reported 41,810 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 93,92,920, according to the data by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday. The country reported more recoveries than new confirmed cases in the last 24 hours. The total active cases reached 4,53,956 while the total recoveries climbed to 88,02,267 with 42,298 new discharges in a single day. With 496 new deaths, the toll mounted to 1,36,696.