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COVID-19 HIGHLIGHTS | Doctors of North Delhi Municipal Corporation-run hospitals call off strike

Delhi on Thursday recorded the highest single-day spike with 5673 fresh cases. The city now has over 3000 containment zones and over 29000 active cases.
North MCD Mayor Jai Prakash offers juice to doctors of Hindu Rao hospital who were on hunger strike. (Photo|EPS)
North MCD Mayor Jai Prakash offers juice to doctors of Hindu Rao hospital who were on hunger strike. (Photo|EPS)
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The new coronavirus cases reported in India in a span of 24 hours remained below 45,000, even as the total COVID-19 caseload inched closer to 80 lakh, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday.

The country's COVID-19 caseload mounted to 79,90,322 with 43,893 fresh cases being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 1,20,010 with 508 new fatalities, the ministry data updated at 8 am showed.

A total of 72,59,509 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 90.

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German healthcare system about to collapse, says Merkel

The coronavirus incidence in Germany is very high, and if this continues, the healthcare system will reach its limits in a few weeks, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Wednesday. (READ MORE)

Jharkhand tally

Jharkhand reports 345 new COVID-19 cases, 452 recoveries/discharges and 4 deaths today. Total cases in the State rise to 1,00,569, including 94,326 recoveries/discharges and 880 deaths. Active cases stand at 5,363

Doctors of Hindu Rao hospital call off strike

The doctors of Hindu Rao Hospital and other North Delhi Municipal Corporation-run facilities have called off their strike today. Jai Prakash, NDMC Mayor says, "The salaries of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff, technicians and ward boys have been paid till September."

Dad COVID positive, Lakshya Sen pulls out of SaarLorLux Open

Misfortune led to badminton player Lakshya Sen's withdrawal from the SaarLorLux Open in Germany on Wednesday. Tipped to be one of the favourites, he was looking forward to defending his crown. (READ MORE)

Delhi records highest spike in cases

Tamil Nadu's death toll crosses 11000-mark

Tamil Nadu’s COVID-19 death toll crossed the 11,000-mark on Wednesday, with 35 deaths being reported on the day. The toll is now 11,018, having added 1,000 deaths in the last 20 days. (READ MORE)

'First set of COVID-19 vaccines likely to be imperfect'

Kate Bingham, Chair of the UK's Vaccine Taskforce set up earlier this year to coordinate global efforts in search of a viable vaccine against the novel coronavirus, said it is important to manage expectations as the early discoveries are unlikely to prove the "silver bullet" that the world is hoping for to get to grips with the pandemic. (READ MORE)

11 COVID-19 care centres shut in Latur as cases decline

Considering the decline in the number of coronavirus cases and rise in recoveries, the local administration in Maharashtra's Latur district has temporarily shut 11 COVID-19 care centres, an official said on Wednesday. (READ MORE)

Govt issues clarification on Arogya Setu app

Maharashtra tally

Maharashtra reports 6,738 new COVID-19 cases, 8,430 recoveries and 91 deaths, as per State's Public Health Department. The COVID19 tally of the state rises to 16,60,766, with 14,86,926 recoveries and 43,554 deaths. Active cases at 1,29,746

Puducherry to launch health insurance scheme

The Puducherry health department is set to launch a health insurance scheme for 2.17 lakh families who are not covered under the Ayushman Bharat scheme by December 2020. (READ MORE)

Rajasthan tally

Rajasthan detects 1,785 new COVID-19 cases and 10 deaths today till 6pm. Total positive cases in the state stand at 1,91,629 including 1,877 deaths, 1,74,044 recoveries and 15,708 active cases: State Health Department

Andhra Pradesh records 2949 new cases of coronavirus

Punjab COVID tally

Punjab reported 528 new COVID19 cases, 356 discharged cases & 20 deaths, taking total positive cases to 1,32,263 till date, including 1,23,866 discharges, 4,239 active cases & 4,158 deaths: State Health Department

Civil Aviation ministry establishes new air bubble between India and Tanzania

An air bubble arrangement has been established between India and Tanzania. Designated carriers of both countries are permitted to operate flights between the two countries: Ministry of Civil Aviation

Gujarat witnesses six fresh deaths due to COVID

Gujarat's COVID-19 tally rises to 1,70,053 with 980 new cases; toll up to 3,704 with 6 fresh deaths: Health Department

Manipur COVID tally

Manipur reported 205 new COVID19 infections today, taking the total cases to 17,6809 out of which 4,233 are active cases. The total number of deaths stands at 156.

J&K records 536 new cases of COVID

536 new COVID19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir today; 199 from Jammu division and 337 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases now at 93,213 including 6,976 active cases, 84,782 recoveries and 1,455 deaths: Govt of Jammu and Kashmir

BCG shot may enhance immunity against Covid-19 in the elderly: ICMR study

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DCGI gives nod to Johnson & Johnson's Covid vaccine trials in India

The subject expert committee under the CDSCO on Covid-19 gave its approval on Monday after analysing the data from the pre-clinical trials or animal studies.

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Smriti Irani tests positive for COVID

Maharashtra govt urges Railways to allow travel of passengers of non-essential category in non-peak hours

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Tamil Nadu records over 11000 deaths so far

Tamil Nadu CM Palaniswami urges authorities to ensure strict implementation of norms

Tamil Nadu CM E K Palaniswami rues that about 35 per cent of people in the state don't wear mask, urges authorities to ensure strict implementation of safety protocols in the wake of COVID19 pandemic.

Kerala reports 8790 new infections and 27 deaths

Situation not back to normal: Delhi's first COVID patient

Delhi's 1st COVID19 patient Rohit Datta cautions people to stay indoors as much as possible during festive season, stresses situation is "not back to normal". Datta, 46, who tested positive on Mar 1, urges people to not lower their guard by getting into casual festive mode

Mizoram COVID tally

Mizoram reports first COVID19 death & 5 new recoveries today. Total number of positive cases are 2,607 now, including 368 active cases and 2,238 recoveries.

COVID testing on wheels

Nagaland reports 98 new cases

98 fresh COVID19 positive cases and 114 recoveries reported in the state today: Nagaland Health Minister

Noida schools struggle to get students back in classrooms

Private schools in Noida struggle to get students of classes 9 to 12 back in classrooms as parents continue to feel unsafe to send their wards to schools amid COVID-19 outbreak

Air India flights barred in Hong Kong over COVID-19

Hong Kong bars Air India flights for fourth time as passengers test positive for COVID-19. Previous bans were on the airline's Delhi-Hong Kong flights during September 20-October 3 and August 18-August 31 and October 17-October 30.

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled intl passenger flights till Nov 30

DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till November 30. However, such flights may be allowed on selected routes by the competent authority on a case-to-case basis, according to a circular.

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Mizoram records its first COVID death

Mizoram, the only state which had not reported any COVID-19 fatality so far, registers its first coronavirus death: Health official

Health ministry's telemedicine initiative eSanjeevani completes 6 lakh teleconsultations

eSanjeevani, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s telemedicine initiative has completed 6 Lakh teleconsultations. It took only 15 days to complete the last one lakh consultations. States like Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Gujarat run eSanjeevani OPD for 12 hours a day and 7 days a week. It is a testimony to the fact that eSanjeevani is gradually gaining traction with patients and doctors: Government of India

Arunachal reports 81 cases

Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rose to 14,472 on Wednesday as 81 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said. An undertrial prisoner lodged in Jully Central Jail succumbed to the infection at a hospital on Tuesday, taking the state's coronavirus death toll to 36, he said.

Odisha reports 12 more deaths

Tripura registers 160 new cases

Single-day recoveries outnumbered new COVID-19 cases in Tripura, as 160 more people tested positive for the infection while 202 more people were cured of the disease on Wednesday, a health official said. The new cases have pushed the northeastern state's COVID-19 caseload to 30,453, he said.

Thane reports 22 more deaths

  • Thane has added 703 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the Maharashtra district to 2,08,294, an official said on Wednesday.

  • At least 22 more deaths due to COVID-19 have also been reported in the district, raising the toll to 5,262, he said.

  • So far, Kalyan in the district has reported the maximum number of COVID-19 cases at 49,421, followed by Thane city-45,730, Navi Mumbai-43,869 and Mira Bhayander-22,264, the official said.

  • Out of the total number of deaths, Thane city has reported 1,137, Kalyan-999, Navi Mumbai-885 and Mira Bhayander-701, he said.

  • As of now, there are 10,310 active COVID-19 cases in the district, while 1,92,722 patients have recovered.

    • 102 new cases in Pondicherry

  • Puducherry posted 102 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the infection count to 34,583 in the union territory.

  • Two more people, including a 55-year old woman, died of the illness during the last 24 hours raising the toll to 590.

  • Director of Health and Family Welfare S Mohan Kumar said in a release that the two deceased had complaints of diabetes and hypertension.

    • Delhi schools to remain closed

    "We keep getting feedback from parents that they are really concerned about whether it is safe to reopen schools. It is not. Wherever schools have reopened, COVID-19 cases among children have risen. So we have decided that as of now schools in the national capital will not reopen. They will continue to be closed till further orders," Sisodia said.
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    Delhi schools to remain closed

    Jharkhand tally crosses 1 lakh-mark

  • Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally crossed the 1 lakh-mark on Wednesday as 318 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

  • The new cases have taken the state's caseload to 1,00,224, he said.

  • Four more people have succumbed to the infection, pushing the state's coronavirus death toll to 876, the official said.

  • Jharkhand now has 5,474 active cases, while 93,874 people have been cured of the disease so far, he said.

    • 1,481 fresh cases in Telangana

    Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most number of cases with 279, followed by MedchalMalkajgiri 138 and Rangareddy 111 districts, a government bulletin said on Wednesday providing data as of 8 PM on October 27.

    21 new cases in Andamans

  • The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 4,274 on Wednesday as 21 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

  • Five new patients have travel history, while 16 infections were detected during contact tracing, he said.

  • Twenty-two more people have been cured of the disease, the official said.

  • The Union territory now has 197 active coronavirus cases, while 4,019 people have recovered from the disease and 58 patients have succumbed to the infection so far, he said.

    • 508 deaths in India

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    More cases in Mizoram

    For first time after May, Chennai COVID-19 cases below 700

  • For the first time since May, Covid cases in Chennai went below the 700-mark on Tuesday, with 695 testing positive.

  • Meanwhile, Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital (RGGGH) in the city recorded zero deaths due to Covid in 24 hours, for the second time in a span of four days.

    • (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Phase 1 Bihar elections have begun with strict COVID-19 protocols

    This is the first time India is condcuting state assembly elections amid a pandemic

    Pfizer optimistic it can still deliver a Covid-19 vaccine in 2020

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    All COVID-19 UPDATES FROM OCTOBER 27

    Gujarat records 992 fresh cases of virus infection, five deaths and other coronavirus updates from October 27
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