On Tuesday, India's COVID-19 caseload saw a spike of 69,921 new cases and 819 deaths in the last 24 hours.
The Health Ministry said that the country's tally now stands at 36,91,167 including 7,85,996 active cases, 28,39,883 cured/discharged/migrated and 65,288 deaths.
India is the hardest-hit nation by coronavirus disease in Asia and is currently accounting for 30 per cent of the daily reported new COVID-19 cases and 20 per cent of daily deaths globally.
Under Unlock 4.0 guidelines released on Tuesday, Uttarakhand government will now allow social, academic, religious, political and other functions of upto 100 persons from September 21. Marriage functions can only accomodate upto 50 guests and funeral related arrangements shall not exceed 20 people till September 20.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
The Uttar Pradesh government will begin its first serological survey to determine the prevalence of deadly coronavirus infection among people across 11 districts including the state capital Lucknow from Friday. The 11 districts to be put under the serological survey are Meerut, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Moradabad, Ghaziabad, Baghpat, and Agra from September 4 to 6. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)
28 new cases & 67 recoveries reported today in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, taking the total tally of COVID19 cases to 3,160. There are 400 active cases and 2,714 recoveries till date. The death toll is at 46: Andaman & Nicobar Islands Administration
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
100 new #COVID19 cases & 94 recoveries detected in Arunachal Pradesh today, taking the total number of cases to 4,212. The death toll stands at 7 in the state: Directorate of Health Services, Arunachal Pradesh pic.twitter.com/t4f5n4OwXx
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
"Dear #PMModi, where are our promised wages for #COVID19 period?" asks members of Railway Boot Laundry Operators Association, protesting in front of the Southcentral railways head office in Secunderabad. @XpressHyderabad @shibasahu2012
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 1, 2020
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32 deaths and 1,525 new #COVID19 cases reported in Madhya Pradesh today. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 65,490 including 14,072 active cases, 49,992 recoveries and 1,426 deaths: State Government
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Of the 12,405 individuals, across 51 wards, tested for antibody against SARS-CoV-2, 2,673 people had evidence of exposure with a seroprevalence of 21.5%.(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Himachal Pradesh's #COVID19 case tally rises to 6,255 including 1,525 active cases, 4,647 recovered cases and 40 deaths: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/gdcygeEwlr
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Final #semesterexams in Tamil Nadu to be held after September 15, @KPAnbalaganoffl announces. Detailed schedule will be issued later. Students asked to prepare. B.Arch exams from Sep 7, register on https://t.co/f8oiAjTXLS @xpresstn pic.twitter.com/G5i3qZu0ok
— Sushmitha Ram (@SushmithaRam) September 1, 2020
In Maharashtra, today 15,765 Covid 19 positive cases, 10,978 recovery and 320 deaths are reported. @NewIndianXpress @Sunday_Standard
— Sudhir Suryawanshi (@ss_suryawanshi) September 1, 2020
The Hyderabad-based Chairman of the Asian Institute of Gastroenterology spoke about the need to dial down the panic, while not getting into 'crowd' mode yet, the possibility of us getting an affordable vaccine by early 2021 and why India's numbers are likely to be 5x higher than we think.
2,943 new #COVID19 cases, 3,346 discharges & 55 deaths reported in West Bengal today. Total number of COVID cases stands at 1,65,721 in the state, including 24,822 active cases, 1,37,616 discharges & 3,283 deaths so far: State Health Department pic.twitter.com/vVaNQn7G7X
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
#Kerala govt issues order making #Unlock4
— Sovi Vidyadharan (@sovividyadharan) September 1, 2020
guidelines issued by Union Ministry of Home Affairs applicable to the state. @xpresskerala @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/Yprt6scaQ2
Haryana reports 1,694 new cases and 17 deaths. Total number of cases now at 66,426 including 53,835 recoveries, 11,885 active cases and 706 deaths: State Health Department
1,310 new #COVID19 positive cases and 14 deaths reported in Gujarat, in the last 24 hours. State tally raises to 97,745 including 15,796 active cases, 78,913 cured/discharged cases and 3,036 deaths: State Health Department
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Uttarakhand reports 571 new #COVID19 cases taking the total number of cases to 20398 including 6042 active cases and 280 deaths. pic.twitter.com/Uw7R8yg5e3
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
#CovidUpdates: For a week in a row the state recorded more than 10k cases per day with 10,368 cases recorded in the last 24 hours. 84 deaths were recorded taking the toll to 4053.
— TNIE Andhra Pradesh (@xpressandhra) September 1, 2020
Total cases: 4,45,139
Active: 1,01,210
Recovered: 3,39,876@NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/9KyPEGOhCA
#TNIEUpdatesOnCovid19
— Bosky Khanna (@BoskyKhanna) September 1, 2020
Tally 351481
New cases 9058, deaths 113, Discharges 5159.#Bengaluru urban 2967, rural 145#Mysuru 737#Hassan 461#DakshinKannada 352@NewIndianXpress @XpressBengaluru @santwana99 @MoHFW_INDIA @DHFWKA @CovidKarnataka @sriramulubjp @mla_sudhakar pic.twitter.com/MDwrMSkqhF
All contingent members of the team are negative for #COVID19 except the 13 who tested positive: Chennai Super Kings CEO KS Viswanathan pic.twitter.com/zbq857pIwR
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) meeting is scheduled for tomorrow; guidelines for Unlock4 and resumption of Delhi Metro rail services on the agenda.
Inter-district movement of passengers by train within Maharashtra state is being enabled in Passenger Reservation System (PRS) & passengers will be would be able to book tickets from September 2: Central Railway
#COVID19 cases in Delhi on surge.
— Somrita Ghosh (@Somrita_Ghosh) September 1, 2020
2312 new positives registered.
1050 patients recovered.
18 more succumbs to the virus.
More than 24K tests done in past 24 hours.
846 containment zones @NewIndianXpress @TheMornStandard #coronavirus pic.twitter.com/4T1OvGufNy
MTC buses started plying and corporation parks and malls were reopened, albeit with a much lower turnout. Buses were largely seen plying with about 40 percent strength as the conductors wore face shields, while all passengers wore masks. Social distancing norms, however, went for a toss as many passengers were seen sitting next to each other.
The state reported 1,140 fresh cases and four deaths on Tuesday. Check out today's #COVID numbers from Kerala pic.twitter.com/G9nbKORaeg
— TNIE Kerala (@xpresskerala) September 1, 2020
525 new COVID19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir today; 241 from Jammu division and 284 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases now at 38,223 including 8,022 active cases, 29,484 recoveries and 717 deaths: Govt of Jammu and Kashmir
525 new COVID19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir today; 241 from Jammu division and 284 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases now at 38,223 including 8,022 active cases, 29,484 recoveries and 717 deaths: Govt of Jammu and Kashmir
Excise Commissioner Rajesh Kumar Shavan said the new policy for the first time provides for reservation of 12 per cent to six categories of people, including ex-servicemen, those belonging weaker sections and unemployed youths, in opening bars and restaurants at tourist destinations across the Union Territory.
#COVID19 update #TamilNadu (September 1)
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) September 1, 2020
Today’s +ive cases 5,928 (5,897 indigenous/31 imported) Total 4,33,969
Chennai 1,084 Total 1,36,697
Active 52,379
Discharged 6,031 Total 3,74,172
Death 96 (35 pvt/61 govt) 92 with comorbidities Total 7,418@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/Ygj62NGZvQ
#COVID19 update #TamilNadu (September 1)
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) September 1, 2020
Today’s +ive cases 5,928 (5,897 indigenous/31 imported) Total 4,33,969
Chennai 1,084 Total 1,36,697
Active 52,379
Discharged 6,031 Total 3,74,172
Death 96 (35 pvt/61 govt) 92 with comorbidities Total 7,418@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/Ygj62NGZvQ
With #COVID19 pandemic in place, if you feel too overwhelmed by things happening around you, always remember, one step at a time!
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 1, 2020
Scenes from Thiruvananthapuram's Ayiroor river at Varkala.
Express photo | @bpdeepu_TNIE.@xpresskerala @shibasahu2012 pic.twitter.com/niFLsJ6c2X
The monthly passes issued by MTC (which operates buses in Chennai) are valid for 30 days from the 16th of every month. The last MTC buses were operated on March 24. Since the passes issued in March were utilised only till March 24, the validity has been extended for 15 days, said official sources.
KS Eshwarappa, Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister tests positive for #COVID19. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/abfdgR1bWq
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Out of 674 results received, 53 positive cases of COVID19 have been confirmed: S Pangnyu Phom, Nagaland Health Minister
Western Railways (WR) will run 46 additional special suburban services in Mumbai from 1st to 6th September, for the convenience of JEE & NEET aspirants: PRO
After over five months, malls were reopened in Tamil Nadu following relaxations under #Unlock4. However, shops had a dull day with less customers. Scenes from Madurai.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 1, 2020
Express photos | @KKSundar123.@xpresstn pic.twitter.com/lQOHM7OBzm
After over five months, malls were reopened in Tamil Nadu following relaxations under #Unlock4. However, shops had a dull day with less customers. Scenes from Madurai.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 1, 2020
Express photos | @KKSundar123.@xpresstn pic.twitter.com/lQOHM7OBzm
India's cumulative tests cross 4.3 crores today. 1,22,66,514 tests were done in the last 2 weeks alone. The States contributing maximum to overall number of tests include Tamil Nadu, UP & Maharashtra among others. Over 10 lakh tests were conducted in last 24 hours: Health Ministry
India's cumulative tests cross 4.3 crores today. 1,22,66,514 tests were done in the last 2 weeks alone. The States contributing maximum to overall number of tests include Tamil Nadu, UP & Maharashtra among others. Over 10 lakh tests were conducted in last 24 hours: Health Ministry
India's cumulative tests cross 4.3 crores today. 1,22,66,514 tests were done in the last 2 weeks alone. The States contributing maximum to overall number of tests include Tamil Nadu, UP & Maharashtra among others. Over 10 lakh tests were conducted in last 24 hours: Health Ministry
India registered 65,081 recoveries in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of recovered patients to 28,39,882 & recovery rate among COVID19 patients to further high of 77%. Number of recovered patients has overtaken the active cases by 3.61 times: Ministry of Health
India registered 65,081 recoveries in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative number of recovered patients to 28,39,882 & recovery rate among COVID19 patients to further high of 77%. Number of recovered patients has overtaken the active cases by 3.61 times: Ministry of Health
Following lockdown relaxations under #Unlock4, bus services resumed in Chennai's Koyambedu.
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 1, 2020
Express photos | @haisat2005.@xpresstn @shibasahu2012 pic.twitter.com/EVLfa3z0cu
According to the Telangana government medical bulletin, the number of active cases in the state currently stand at 31,699 cases of whom 24,598 are under home isolation.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Delhi: The mortal remains of former President #PranabMukherjee being taken from his residence, 10 Rajaji Marg, to Lodhi Crematorium.
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
He had tested positive for #COVID19 and undergone surgery for a brain clot at Army (R&R) Hospital on August 10, where he passed away yesterday. pic.twitter.com/ISK1jMFOPj
Meanwhile, the Bihar police also recorded hundreds of cases of alleged kidnappings for marriage purposes between the same period this year (April - June).
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Heavy traffic was witnessed in Chennai after the government relaxed the lockdown norms under #unlock4guidelines. #COVID19
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 1, 2020
Express Photos | @ashwinacharya05 @xpresstn @shibasahu2012 pic.twitter.com/0VIPcSnGLM
Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs of Finance Ministry, CS Mohapatra and Japanese ambassador Suzuki Satoshi exchanged notes here on Monday, concerning the provision of the yen loan to New Delhi to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The third phase of sero-survey is beginning today. This time it is being done on a ward-wise basis. The sample size is 17,000. Sampling will be complete within a week and it will take 7-10 days after that to process it: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/OC5eiBpyVj
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
The phase 3 trial is being implemented as part of Operation Warp Speed, a multi-agency collaboration led by the US Health and Human Services, which aims at accelerating the development and manufacturing of medical countermeasures for COVID-19 and delivering 300 million doses of an effective vaccine by January 2021.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Delhi High Court's 5 benches, on a rotational basis, begin holding physical courts from today while remaining benches will continue to take up matters through video conferencing.
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Court has extended the suspension of its functioning till September 30. pic.twitter.com/8LhHwrHdF0
Though recoveries have been on the higher side for the past few days, the spike of over 10,000 cases daily resulted in active cases crossing the one lakh-mark.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
3025 new #COVID19 cases in #Odisha, 11 more die
— Hemant Kumar Rout (@TheHemantRout) September 1, 2020
1844 in quarantine
1181 local cases
Tests: 50,421
Khurda 666
Cuttack 312
Mayurbhanj 215
Ganjam 207
Koraput 139
Puri 136
Dhenkanal 132
Kendrapada 128
Total cases: 1,06,561
Death: 556
Tests: 18,39,854@XpressOdisha @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/fhFMDru4II
Metro rail has been allowed to operate with effect from September 7 in a graded manner, by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Ministry of Railways in consultation with Home Ministry.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Devotees throng at temples after places of worship reopened in Chennai. #COVID19 #Unlock4
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 1, 2020
Express Photos | @haisat2005 @xpresstn @shibasahu2012 pic.twitter.com/v4b4CL0Ru4
Movement of people in vehicles, bus, taxi, auto between 9.00 pm to 5.00 am is not allowed except on emergency or permitted purposes.
Schools, colleges, and educational institutions will continue to remain closed for students up to September 30, though online learning will continue to be permitted.
(READ NEW GUIDELINES HERE)
670 new #COVID19 cases, 117 recovered cases & 6 deaths reported in Rajasthan in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the state rises to 82,363 including 14,372
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
active cases, 66,929 recovered cases & 1,062 deaths so far: State Health Department, Rajasthan pic.twitter.com/hAGOSRwEqY
In a a joint statement submitted to the prime minister, experts of Indian Public Health Association (IPHA), Indian Association of Preventive and Social Medicine (IAPSM) and Indian Association of Epidemiologists (IAE) have said while being optimistic, the prevention and control strategy should also prepare for the worst.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Following a brief halt, TNSTC buses return for public service at the #Tiruchy Central Bus Stand. With movement within the district only allowed, a fleet of 260 buses has been readied for inter-city and rural services. #COVID19@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/qX1R61WL8B
— Jayakumar Madala (@JayakumarMadala) September 1, 2020
The patient was treated at S Nijalingappa Medical College and Hanagal Shree Kumareshwar Hospital and Research Centre (SNMC and HSK), the only other institution apart from Karnataka Institute of Medical Science (KIMS) Hubballi to successfully conduct plasma therapy in North Karnataka.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Several Indian students like her said the Supreme Court's refusal to allow exam centres for the NEET in Gulf countries has left them the lurch. Many of these students have their JEE Main exam in the Gulf and the NEET in India.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Body temp of #JEEMain exam candidates checked using #thermalscanners, while a #metaldetector is used to avoid manual frisking as per #Covid19 guidelines at one of the centres in #Vijayawada@NewIndianXpress @xpressandhra @Kalyan_TNIE @shibasahu2012 @Ravindra_TNIE pic.twitter.com/NXkgnB2LTn
— prasantmadugula (@prasantmadugula) September 1, 2020
According to officials, as 90 per cent of Covid patients in the district are asymptomatic, the survey is being taken up as per the ICMR guidelines to determine the level of herd immunity among the citizens.
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As parents across the US come to terms with remote learning because of the #coronavirus, many who can afford it are opting for so-called "learning pods" to help their kids -- and themselves -- get through the school year https://t.co/AOVa2HsQyf pic.twitter.com/tKl2VB7tz8
— AFP news agency (@AFP) September 1, 2020
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain also noted that the doubling rate of coronavirus cases in the national capital was 85 days and, therefore, it was at a 'comfort level'.
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Students being checked for temperature before appearing for the #JEE2020 entrance exam at a centre in New Delhi.#COVID19
— The New Indian Express (@NewIndianXpress) September 1, 2020
Express Video | @parveennegi1 @TheMornStandard @shibasahu2012 pic.twitter.com/M0EMJayZ5w
The nationwide lockdown induced by COVID-19 in March prompted schools and colleges to move to the virtual world for teaching and learning activities.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
#UGC has advised universities, institutions (including Central universities) to continue to grant provisional #admission to students even after September 30 till revised guidelines on #AcademicCalendar are issued.@xpresstn @NewIndianXpress pic.twitter.com/Mhi1M9ayD8
— S Mannar Mannan (@mannar_mannan) September 1, 2020
Also, seven states have contributed to 70 per cent of these new cases in the past 24 hours. Of these, Maharashtra has contributed the maximum caseload amounting to almost 21 per cent, followed by Andhra Pradesh 13.5 per cent, Karnataka 11.27 per cent and Tamil Nadu with 8.27 per cent,” the Union health ministry
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Delhi: Candidates arrive at Arwachin Bharti Bhawan Sr Sec School in Vivek Vihar, designated as an examination centre for #JEEMain. The temperature of candidates being checked. A candidate, Pranjal says, "I am carrying my own sanitiser and I had also undergone a full body checkup" pic.twitter.com/qwuUJmKkIr
— ANI (@ANI) September 1, 2020
Hong Kong starts mass coronavirus tests, a health scheme that has been swept up in the political debate dividing the city, where many remain deeply distrustful of both local leaders and China https://t.co/InlIwLyGYI pic.twitter.com/xhXGEFoWNp
— AFP news agency (@AFP) September 1, 2020
In a third joint statement on COVID-19 pandemic in India, a task force of eminent public health experts have opined that cumulative recoveries in India are an impressive 2.3 million, and the corrected case fatality ratio (CCFR) is steadily declining.
(READ FULL REPORT HERE)
Devotees visiting temples in Tamil Nadu from September 1 should register in website or obtain token and more.
(READ AUGUST 31 UPDATES HERE)