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Health workers conduct COVID-19 testing of security personnel at Vidhan Sabha in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo | Parveen Negi/EPS)
Health workers conduct COVID-19 testing of security personnel at Vidhan Sabha in New Delhi on Monday. (Photo | Parveen Negi/EPS)
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With a spike of 92,071 new cases in 24 hours, India's COVID-19 count breached the 48-lakh mark on Monday, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

With this latest spike, the coronavirus cases across the country stand at 48,46,428. As per the Health Ministry, there are 9,86,598 active cases while 37,80,108 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated.

The country in the last 24 hours reported 1,136 deaths due to the pathogen taking the overall toll to 79,722.

As per the Ministry, Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected State from the infection with 2,80,138 active cases while 29,115 patients have succumbed to the virus in the State. Andhra Pradesh comes second with 95,733 active cases and 4,846 deaths.

More COVID-19 tests in Delhi than in any other part of the world: Kejriwal

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Kejriwal said the matter of concern should be the number of deaths and not cases as he claimed that the coronavirus death rate in the national capital is perhaps the lowest in the world. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

Nearly 2.5 lakh riders take Delhi Metro till 7.30 pm on Monday; social distancing signages put up inside coaches

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Saturday had gone back to its schedule as it was before the services were suspended on March 22 to contain the spread of infection. On regular days, the average daily ridership of DMRC is over 26 lakh. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

Cleared in antigen test, two AAP MLAs attend session; leave midway as RT-PCR report come positive

These two legislators had undergone RT-PCR test for COVID-19 on Friday. Since their reports were awaited, they decided to undergo rapid antigen test on Monday morning and their reports came negative, an official said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

Karnataka Urban Devlpt Minister tests positive for COVID-19

  • Karnataka Urban Development Minister Byrati Basavaraj on Monday said he has tested positive for COVID-19.

  • "I have been confirmed Covid positive today. I have no health issues. On the advice of the doctors I have got admitted to hospital and undergoing treatment," Basavaraj said in a tweet.

  • He said with the blessings and good wishes from everyone, he would recover soon. Basavaraj is the new addition to the list of Ministers in the Yediyurappa cabinet who had tested positive for the coronavirus infection.

  • Recently, Animal Husbandry Minister Prabhu Chavan, Labour Minister A Shivaram Hebbar, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister K S Eshwarappa and Women and Child Development Minister Shashikala Jolle had tested positive for COVID-19.

  • Last month, Yediyurappa, Health Minister B Sriramulu, Tourism Minister C T Ravi, Agriculture Minister B C Patil, Forest Minister Anand Singh were among those who had tested positive and have now recovered.

    • Ladakh BJP MP Tsering Namgyal tests COVID-19 positive, advised quarantine

    Tsering, who is also BJP president for Ladakh, gave the information about his COVID-19 test in a tweet and said his health is fine but was advised 'quarantine'. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    176 new cases in Arunachal

    WATCH | Karnataka Bulletin

    Monsoon session of Odisha Assembly from September 29 amid COVID pandemic

    Seven days have been earmarked for official business while one day (October 6) is slated for taking up the private members business, according to the itinerary released. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Over 1200 new cases in Jharkhand

    SC to organise workshop to enable staff to cope with stress during COVID-19 pandemic

    The apex court, which on Monday issued a press note in this regard, termed the current situation as "unprecedented" and said the workshop, 'Mind Matters', is being organised on the directions of Chief Justice S A Bobde, who noticed the stress, fear, anxiety and worries that are common responses due to uncertainty raised during COVID-19 Pandemic. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Assam tally

    Assam's COVID-19 case tally at 1,44,166 with 2,403 fresh positive cases detected in the last 24 hours. The number of active and recovered cases in the state are 30,548 and 1,13,133 respectively. Death toll 482: Assam Government.

    414 new cases in Puducherry

    As cases continue to increase, Odisha asks private hospitals to reserve 50 per cent beds for COVID patients

    A notification in this regard was issued by the state health and family welfare department during the day, and the directives came into force with immediate effect, a senior official said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Himachal tally nears 10,000

    IN PICS | Social distancing goes for a toss again, this time in Bengaluru

    1730 new cases in Rajasthan

    Over 3200 new cases in Bengal

    Vehicles carrying oxygen for COVID-19 patients to be treated as ambulance in Maharashtra

  • The Maharashtra government on Monday ordered treating vehicles carrying oxygen on par with ambulances to facilitate smooth and timely supply of the gas in hospitals for treatment of COVID-19 patients.

  • A notification issued by the government in this regard said such vehicles will be treated as ambulances only for carrying oxygen for a period of one year.

  • The Government of Maharashtra hereby declares that vehicles permitted for carrying oxygen for medical purposes shall be treated on par with the ambulance for carrying only oxygen, for a period of one year during such disaster and thereby treating such vehicles as the vehicle on emergency and disaster management duties, the notification said.

    • Gujarat tally nears 1.15 lakh mark

  • Gujarat on Monday reported 1,334 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total count of infections to 1,14,996, state health department said. The cumulative toll rose to 3,230 with 17 more deaths, it said.

  • At the same time, 1,255 patients were discharged after treatment in the day, taking the number of recoveries to 95,265, the department said in a release. Gujarat's case recovery rate now stands at 82. 84 per cent, it stated.

  • Out of the 17 fatalities, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar and Surat reported three deaths each, while two patients died each in Jamnagar, Rajkot and Bhavnagar.

  • One patient succumbed each in Bharuch and Vadodara, the department said. At 278, Surat reported the highest number of new cases in the state in the day, followed by Ahmedabad at 175. Rajkot, Vadodara and Jamnagar added 151, 131 and 120 cases, respectively.

  • Elsewhere, Junagadh and Gandhinagar reported 39 new cases each, Patan 35, Bhavnagar 33 and Kutch 30. Amreli, Banaskantha and Panchmahal each added 28 casess, while Morbi reported 25 infections, Dahod 23 and Mehsana 20. Bharuch, Jamnagar and Surendranagar each added 19 patients, followed by Tapi 18, Gir Somnath 15, Navsari 14, Sabarkantha 11 and Mahisagar 10.

  • The number of active cases in the state now stands at 16,501, the release said. A total of 71,507 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours, at the rate of 1,100. 10 tests per day per million population. 33,60,318 samples have been tested till date in the state.

  • Gujarat COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 1,14,996, new cases 1,334, deaths 3,230, discharged 95,265, active cases 16,501, and people tested so far 33,60,318.

    • Gujarat CM tests negative

  • Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Monday tested negative for coronavirus after volunteering for the process in keeping with his "test is best" slogan, said officials.

  • A state government release said Rupani took the test to encourage people to come forward without fear to find out if they have the infection.

  • Rupani has coined the "test is best" slogan and said they are necessary for timely detection and treatment of the novel coronavirus infection, it added.

    • Mumbai tally

    Gym owners happy aafter getting permission from Delhi government to resume their businesses

    Over 17,000 new cases in Maharashtra

    Meghalaya minister tests positive for COVID-19, CM, Deputy CM in quarantine

    Meghalaya Power Minister James P K Sangma has tested positive for COVID-19 during a re-test, a senior health official said on Monday. His brother Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong have also been tested for coronavirus and the results are awaited, they said. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Near 8300 new cases in Karnataka

    Another important update from Odisha

    IN PICS | No regards for social distancing even at fever camp

    Odisha government's latest order to the private hospitals in states as COVID-19 spike continues in state

    After Satyender Jain, now Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia tests positive

    "Had got my COVID-19 test done after I had a mild fever. The report has come positive. I have gone into self-isolation. As of now, I have no fever or any other issue. I am fine. By your blessings, I will recover fully and return to work soon," he said in a tweet in Hindi. (READ FULL STORY HERE)

    Update from Maharashtra

    Delhi Deputy CM tests positive

    41 new cases in Himachal today

    Over 1000 new cases in Himachal today

    Update from Delhi Metro

    Delhi Metro's peak hours are from 8 am-12 noon & from 4 pm-8 pm. To facilitate passengers, a headway of 2.45 mins to 6 mins will be maintained from 8 am-8 pm. Passengers requested to stagger journeys in order to maintain adequate social distancing: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

    96 new cases in Manipur

    News from Odisha Assembly

    Update from Rajya Sabha

    Rajya Sabha adopts motion against starred questions and introduction of 'private member business' in the house during this session, in view of COVID-19.

    J&K tally

    Punjab tally

    Nearly 2500 new cases in Haryana

    Union HRD Minister on NEET Exam

    Another ISCKCON temple reopens in Bengal

    254 new cases in Chandigarh

    Manipur reports 96 new cases of COVID-19

    96 new COVID19 cases, 149 recovered cases & 0 deaths reported in Manipur over the last 24 hours. Total number of cases in the state stands at 7,971 so far, including 1,585 active cases, 6,340 recovered cases & 46 deaths: State Health Department, Govt of Manipur

    1229 cases recorded in J&K

    1,229 new COVID19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir today; 837 from Jammu division and 392 from Kashmir division. Total number of cases now at 55,325 including 18,049 active cases, 36,381 recoveries and 895 deaths: Govt of Jammu and Kashmir

    ICMR has conducted over 2500 tests of MPs in the wake of monsoon session

    Delhi records 3229 new cases and 26 deaths

    The total number of COVID19 cases in Delhi rises to 2,21,533 with 3,229 new positive cases and 26 deaths reported today. The numbers of active and recovered cases are 28,641 and 1,88,122, respectively. Death toll 4,770: Delhi Government

    Three MLAs in Delhi have tested positive for COVID

    In Delhi, three MLAs - Girish Soni, Pramila Tokas and Vishesh Ravi have tested positive for COVID-19. Three staff of the Legislative Assembly have also been found positive for the disease.

    TN records 5752 new cases and 53 deaths

    Kerala records 15 deaths and 2540 new infections

    2,540 new COVID-19 cases, 2,110 recoveries and 15 deaths reported in the state in the last 24 hours. Count of active cases now stands at 30,486, while 79,813 patients have recovered till now. The death toll is at 454: Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

    Mizoram churches offer halls for use as Covid-19 care centres

    The state’s Health and Family Welfare Board vice-chairman Dr ZR Thiamsanga, who is also an MLA of the ruling Mizo National Front, said the offer had come from two Presbyterian churches in the state capital Aizawl.

    FULL REPORT HERE

    Andhra records 7956 new cases and 60 deaths

    CM Kejriwal speaks on 'Delhi model' to fight COVID

    60,000 tests are conducted in Delhi per day which is more than anywhere on the entire planet says CM ArvindKejriwal in Assembly while speaking on 'Delhi Model' to fight Coronavirus.

    Govt hospitals in Delhi had no permission for plasma therapy: health minister

    UP COVID tally

    In the highest ever rise in testing in the country, UP has so far tested 7505653 samokes. The state has total 312036 positive cases so far & 7193617 persons have tested negative. Total samples tested over last 24 hours are 147082

    TN higher edu dept issues instructions for universities and autonomous colleges

    CM Mamata Banerjee spells COVID stats of West Bengal

    We've 23,624 active cases & 3,945 deaths (86% deaths due to comorbidities). COVID19 positivity rate in India is 8.53% & here it's 8.21%. Discharge rate in India is 77% & here it is 86.40%. The situation's getting better but we need to be careful: Mamata Banerjee, CM, West Bengal

    Kalyan Singh tests positive for COVID-19

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    Anna University extends last date for submitting applications for TANCA 2020

    Parliament monsoon session: Day 1 attendance

    359 members attended proceedings of Lok Sabha on the first day of monsoon session: Lok Sabha Secretariat

    COVID tests underway ahead of Jharkhand Assembly monsoon session

    Paying tributes to departed COVID warrior

    311 personnel of Maharashtra Police infected from COVID-19

    Gatherings during Amavasya banned in Haryana

    Haryana government imposes a ban on the gathering of devotees during Amavasya on September 17 at pilgrimage sites like Kurukshetra and Pehowa, due to COVID19 pandemic: Information & Public Relations Department

    Deepak Kochhar, arrested in connection with ICICI Bank-Videocon Case, tests positive

    COVID-19 has affected shopping habits on safety concerns: Report

    The report by KPMG in India and Retailers Association of India (RAI), however, said activities like entertainment, physical shopping and dining out could see a surge in demand with gradual opening up of physical marketplaces, specially with the onset of the festive season, as consumers have been missing the touch of reality for so long.

    READ FULL REPORT HERE

    17 MPs test positive for COVID-19

    17 MPs, including Meenakshi Lekhi, Anant Kumar Hegde and Parvesh Sahib Singh, test positive for COVID19.

    Final semester exams commences

    Over 60% active cases in five states; recovery rate touches 78%: Centre

    More than 60 per cent of the active coronavirus cases are concentrated in the five states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, the Health Ministry said on Monday, underlining that the recovery rate in the country had touched 78 per cent.

    Haryana CM recovers from coronavirus

    Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar recovers from COVID-19, returns to state capital Chandigarh and urges people to religiously follow guidelines like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing to stay safe

    Himachal Pradesh records 43 new COVID19 cases & 38 recoveries

    Himachal Pradesh records 43 new COVID19 cases & 38 recoveries today, taking the total positive cases in the state to 9,598 so far, including 3,367 active cases, 6,137 recoveries, and 77 deaths: State Health Department

    Midday meal from tomorrow

    'India has been able to limit COVID-19 deaths to 55 per mn'

    "With our endeavour to manage COVID-19, India has been able to limit its cases and deaths to 3,328 cases and 55 deaths per million population respectively, which is one of the lowest in the world as compared to similarly affected countries," Dr Harsh Vardhan said.

    No data yet on revenue loss in tourism sector

    The Ministry of Tourism informed Parliament on Monday while no formal study has been conducted to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism sector, discussions with stakeholders have indicated that the sector has suffered a massive loss in revenue.

    Puducherry adds 414 fresh cases

    Puducherry on Monday logged 414 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally past the 20,000 mark while nine people including four women succumbed to the virus, a top Health department official said.

    Puducherry adds 414 fresh cases

    Puducherry on Monday logged 414 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally past the 20,000 mark while nine people including four women succumbed to the virus, a top Health department official said.

    Thane tally crosses 1.46 lakh

    The number of COVID-19 deaths in the district has risen to 3,921 as 28 more people succumbed to the disease on Sunday.

    Arunachal's tally crosses 6,000-mark

    The COVID-19 caseload in Arunachal Pradesh crossed the 6000-mark with 146 fresh cases reported in the northeastern state, a senior Health department official said on Monday. With the fresh cases, the total virus count in the state rose to 6,121, the official said.

    If Taj, why not Ellora: Experts

    Tourism industry representatives want reopening of the Ajanta and Ellora caves, arguing that if the Taj Mahal is reopening for public amid the COVID-19 pandemic, why not the two world famous heritage sites located near here in Maharashtra. (READ HERE)

    More deaths in Rajasthan

    MPs use 'Attendance Register' App

    Telangana adds 1,417 new cases

    Out of the 1,417 fresh cases, 264 were reported from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), followed by Rangareddy (133), Karimnagar (108) and Sangareddy (107) districts, a state government bulletin said on Monday, providing data as of 8 pm on September 13. The cumulative recovered cases stood at 1,27,007, while 30,532 were under treatment.

    Odisha update

    Uttarakhand travel update

    National tally crosses 48 lakh

    Kolkata Metro resumes its services

    Mizoram tally

    Yoga in protocol for post-Covid care

    Yoga, Pranayama (breathing exercises), walks, meditation and chyawanprash intake were among the suggestions listed in the new management protocol for recovered Covid patients, issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    PM Modi lauds MPs

    5.39% mutation similarity

    Coronavirus genomes in India have 5.39 per cent mutation similarity with 72 nations, found a study by a group of researchers trying to identify the genetic variability and potential molecular targets in the virus and humans to find the best possible answer for combating COVID-19.

    Ramleela update

    Chandigarh reports highest single-day spike

    Chandigarh on Sunday registered the highest single-day spike of 449 fresh coronavirus cases, pushing the infection tally to 7,991 in the Union Territory, according to a medical bulletin. The previous highest number of cases in a day was 377 on September 8.

    BJP leader booked

    Noida recoveries cross 8,000-mark

    UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar on Sunday recorded 186 new COVID-19 patients and the district's active case count crossed the 2,000-mark for the first time. The fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 10,192, of which nearly 80 per cent have recovered, according to the data released by the UP Health Department for a 24-hour period.

    1,686 fresh cases in J&K

    The UT recorded 1,686 fresh cases of COVID-19, while fourteen patients died in the last 24 hours, officials said. The total number of cases has now reached 54,096 and the death toll mounted to 878, they said.

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