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A taluk-level government hospital is being shut for three days this week after eight medical staff at the hospital tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday evening.
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India's COVID-19 tally crossed 60 lakh-mark on Monday with a spike of 82,170 new cases and 1,039 deaths reported in the last 24-hours.

According to Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, India tally now stands at 60,74,703 including 9,62,640 active cases, 50,16,521 recoveries and 95,542 deaths.

More than one million people have died from coronavirus globally.

​The pandemic has ravaged the world's economy, inflamed geopolitical tensions and upended lives, from Indian slums and Brazil's jungles to America's biggest city New York.

Pune city records 779 new COVID-19 cases, 1,105 recoveries

Pune city reported 779 new cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, taking its COVID-19 count to 1,42,915 on Monday, a health official said. He said the death toll rose to 3,406 with 33 more patients succumbing to the infection in the western Maharashtra city.

Over 25,000 fined in Delhi for not wearing face masks

More than 25,000 people have been caught and fined by enforcement teams of Delhi government since mid June for not wearing face masks, officials said on Monday. With coronavirus cases witnessing a rise in the city in recent days, enforcement activities have been scaled up and over 22,000 people were fined for not wearing face masks in public place in the last one week, they said.

Maharashtra: Fire in government hospital ICU, 3 patients die post-evacuation

A fire broke out in an ICU section of a government hospital in Maharashtra's Kolhapur district on Monday and three of the 15 patients who were safely moved out of the affected area later died due to other health complications, officials said.

Chhattisgarh adds 3,725 new COVID-19 cases; 13 die

Chhattisgarh on Monday reported 3,725 new COVID-19 cases and 13 fatalities, taking the total tally to 1,08,458 and the toll to 877, a health official said. The cumulative count of recoveries went up to 74,537 with 562 people being discharged from various hospitals while 1,355 patients completed their home isolation during the day.

TN government hospital shut for three days after 8 medical staff test positive

A taluk-level government hospital is being shut for three days this week after eight medical staff at the hospital tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday evening. (READ MORE)

Arunachal may reopen for tourists after October: CM

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday hinted that the state will reopen for tourists after October. Attending a virtual programme organised by the central government, Khandu said that the tourism sector has suffered a lot in the last six months due to the COVID-19 pandemic which affected the livelihood of thousands of people and dented the state's revenue.

Odisha deputy speaker, 11 other MLAs test positive for COVID- 19

A day before the scheduled commencement of the monsoon session of the Odisha Assembly, 12 legislators, including Deputy Speaker Rajanikant Singh, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, an official said.

LDF govt in Kerala to crackdown on those not following health protocol

With COVID-19 cases witnessinga spike in Kerala over the past few weeks, the Left government has decided to impose strict restrictions on gatherings besides taking action against shop owners who fail to implement the health protocol, including socialdistancing.

Maggots found in bedsores of COVID cured bedridden man;Kerala Health minister orders probe

Maggots were found in bedsores of a bedridden man, who was discharged from hospital after being cured of COVID-19, his family claimed following which Kerala health minister K K Shailaja on Monday ordered a probe. Shailaja asked the Medical Education Department director to look into the matter and file a report.

Karnataka numbers

Delhi updates

Two-month long annual Sabarimala pilgrimage season to be held from November 16

Announcing steps to conduct the annual pilgrimage to Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple, the Kerala government on Monday said the two-month long season from November 16 will be held strictly adhering to COVID-19 protocol. The government said steps will be taken to ensure that those infected with the novel coronavirus would not participate in the pilgrimage.

Andhra Pradesh updates

438 more contract COVID-19 in Goa

As many as 438 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Goa on Monday, taking the statewide tally to 32,396, while more than 600 people recovered from the infection, a health department official said. Also, six patients died, taking the toll to 407 in the coastal state, he said.

J-K reports 14 more COVID-19 deaths, 824 new cases of infection

Jammu and Kashmir reported 14 more COVID-19 deaths on Monday, taking their number to 1,146 as 824 new cases pushed the Union territory's infection tally to 73,014. This is the first time in 26 days that the single-day spike of new cases in the UT is less than 1,000.

Nepal's coronavirus tally close to 75,000

Nepal's coronavirus tally inched closer to 75,000 on Monday with 1,351 new cases, while the number of recoveries increased to 54,640. The death toll from the pathogen increased to 481 with four more fatalities. The total novel coronavirus cases increased to 74,745 while 54,640 people have recuperated, taking the recovery rate to 73. 09 per cent, the Ministry of Health and Population said.

Occupancy of beds for patients goes up in Ahmedabad

Due to a sudden spike in new COVID-19 cases in Gujarat's Ahmedabad over the last one week, more than 80 per cent beds in designated private hospitals remain occupied now, as per the data shared by the Ahmedabad Hospitals and Nursing Homes Association (AHNA).

Dharavi reports 12 new cases

  • The COVID-19 tally in Mumbai's slum colony Dharavi rose to 3,152 with the addition of 12 new cases on Monday, a senior BMC official said.

  • After reporting seven fresh cases on September 25, Dharavi has been registering double digit daily infections (between 10 and 20) since the past three days.

  • He said 2,682 COVID-19 patients in the slum-dominated area have already recovered from the infection and discharged from hospitals.

  • According to the official, presently Dharavi has 188 patients under treatment.

    • Health ministry launches web portal

  • The Union Health Ministry on Monday launched a web portal that will provide all important information on COVID-19, vaccine development, ongoing clinical trials and progress made in this area locally and globally.

  • The 'vaccine web portal' and the 'National Clinical Registry for COVID-19' have been developed by the ICMR and was launched by Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, according to a health ministry statement.

  • The National Clinical Registry for COVID-19 will collect systematic data on clinical signs and symptoms, laboratory investigations, management protocols, the clinical course of COVID-19, disease spectrum and outcomes of patients.

  • "The data will serve as an invaluable tool for formulating appropriate patient management strategies, predicting disease severity, patient outcomes etc," the ICMR said in a statement.

  • The vaccine portal contains all information regarding Indian efforts towards the development of a vaccine against COVID-19.

    • Manish Sisodia's condition improves

  • The condition of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who is suffering from COVID-19 and dengue, is much better and he is likely to be discharged from hospital in the next few days, officials said on Monday.

  • Sources at the Max hospital also said that he is doing better.

  • Sisodia, 48, was shifted to the hospital in Saket on Thursday evening, considering his "falling" blood platelet count and low oxygen level.

  • He was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the private health facility in south Delhi and later administered plasma therapy.

    • Kerala govt to call all-party meet

    2,112 new cases in Rajasthan

    Jammu & Kashmir tally

    Tamil Nadu tally

    WB govt issues guidelines for Durga Puja

    Jharkhand Education Minister tests positive

  • Jharkhand Education Minister Jagarnath Mahto on Monday said he tested positive for COVID-19 and has been admitted to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here.

  • "Dear friends, my report for COVID-19 has come out positive.I have been admitted to RIMS for treatment," he said in a tweet.

  • The minister also appealed to all those who came in contact with him in the last few days to get themselves tested for coronavirus.

    • Kerala update

    'Contributions of COVID warriors unprecedented in history'

  • Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday hailed the contributions made by COVID-19 warriors in the fight against the pandemic, saying that their role is unprecedented in the history of humanity.

  • Attending a programme to honour COVID-19 warriors in Bhopal, he said, "In their efforts to save lives, several doctors lost their lives, paramedical staff got infected, some of whom sacrificed their lives in the line of duties as also some policemen. I join my hands before you and thank you for services to humanity, which are unprecedented.

  • "These corona warriors are saving lives for the last six months. Those who save lives can be compared to God. It is because of them that we are able to fight against the pandemic. The only vaccine for COVID-19 is the mask," he added.

    • Tour postponed

    Karnataka Law Minister tests positive

    Students, your attention please!

    Uttar Pradesh reports 58 more deaths

  • The COVID-19 death toll in Uttar Pradesh rose to 5,652 on Monday with 58 more fatalities, while the infection tally reached 3,90,875 after 3,838 people tested positive for the disease, an official said.

  • Briefing reporters here, Additional Chief Secretary (Medical and Health) Amit Mohan Prasad said 5,382 patients have been discharged after recovering from the infection.

  • So far, 3,31,270 COVID-19 patients have been cured of the contagion and the recovery rate stands at 84.75 per cent, he said.

    • Vaccine update

    Dr Harsh Vardhan said that the first vaccine would likely be available in the first trimester of the upcoming year.

    Puducherry update

    Ladakh reports 10 fresh cases

  • One more patient succumbed to coronavirus in Ladakh, taking the death toll to 58 in the Union Territory, while the infection tally reached 4,103 with 10 fresh cases, officials said on Monday.

  • Fourteen patients were discharged after being cured of the contagion during the past 24 hours, they said.

  • With the death of one more patient from COVID-19 in Kargil district, the total number of fatalities in Ladakh has gone up to 58 -- 34 in Kargil and 24 in Leh district.

    • 189 Maharashtra police personnel test positive

    Koyambedu market reopens

    The enthusiasm of traders, who were eagerly waiting for the opening of the market, drained down on the first day as most of the wholesale stock remained unsold due to traffic congestion at the market. (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    342 new cases in Bhubaneswar

    Tripura reports 193 new cases

  • Tripura on Monday reported 193 new cases of COVID-19, taking the state's tally to 24,921, a Health Department official said.

  • Three more people died in the state, following which the toll rose to 270, he said.

  • There are 5,692 active cases in the state at present.

  • So far, 18,936 people have recovered from the disease in the state.

  • Twenty-three patients have migrated to other states, the official said.

    • 43 new cases in Mizoram

  • At least 43 people, including 34 security personnel, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram, pushing the state's tally to 1,908, a statement said on Monday.

  • Of the fresh cases, 37 were reported from Aizawl district and six from Lunglei, it said.

  • Thirty-four security personnel - 16 from Assam Rifles and 18 from Border Security Force - have contracted the disease and they have been quarantined, the statement issued by the Information and Public Relation Department said.

  • A Border Road Organisation (BRO) staffer was also diagnosed with the infection. All the patients are asymptomatic, it said.

    • Nearly 77,000 security personnel tested positive so far

  • As many as 76,768 police personnel all over the country including paramilitary forces such as CRPF, CISF, BSF and NSG tested positive for COVID-19 while 401 succumbed to the killer virus,

  • According to a report by the Bureau of Police Research and Development, (compiled till August 21) titled "Indian Police Response to COVID-19 Crisis" said, Maharashtra topped the chart with 129 deaths due to COVID-19 and 12,760 positive cases among the police personnel.

  • Telangana was in second place with 40 deaths due to the virus.

  • Out of the over 75,000 positive cases, paramilitary forces accounted for 15,318 infections with Central Reserve Police Force leading the table with 5,467 cases and 24 deaths in the category.

    • Delhi HC asks AAP govt if sufficient ICU beds are vacant for non-COVID patients

  • The Delhi High Court on Monday asked the AAP government how it will compensate private hospitals which have been asked to make beds available for COVID patients

  • The queries were posed by a bench of Chief Justice D N Patel and Justice Prateek Jalan while issuing notice to the Centre and the Association of Healthcare Providers seeking their stand on Delhi government's plea challenging its single judge order staying the reservation of 80 per cent ICU beds for COVID-19 patients

  • The court, during the hearing, asked the Delhi government to give details of the ICU beds earmarked for COVID and non-COVID patients and how many in each of the two categories are lying vacant

  • "First satisfy us that sufficient numbers of ICU beds are available for non-COVID patients. Also show us how you are compensating the private hospitals for keeping their ICU beds vacant for COVID patients," the bench sought to know from the Delhi government

    • (Inputs from PTI)

    COVID-19 cases skyrocketing, curbs to be enforced strictly in Kozhikode

    Out of the total cases, more positive cases were reported from the city corporation limit forcing the authorities to implement more curbs in the area.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Do you have sufficient isolation wards for those who surrender after bail expiry? HC asks prison authorities

    The high court sought from the prison authorities the details regarding the number of COVID-19 cases in the three jails in the national capital, the number of prisoners who are out on bail and need to surrender in the next month and the number of isolation wards in each of the three jails.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Supreme Court allows a COVID-19 positive aspirant to take Common Law Admission Test, 2020 (CLAT) examination in isolation, today.

    COVID-19 impact: Private schools' fee hike compel many in Telangana to switch to government ones

    As many businesses were hit during the lockdown, most parents also saw a reduction in their salaries. Keeping this in mind, many from poor and middle-class backgrounds enrolled their children in government schools as they did not charge much for classes and gave textbooks for free.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    India's COVID-19 tally crosses 60-lakh mark with 82,170 new cases in last 24 hours

    India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 60-lakh mark with a spike of 82,170 new cases and 1,039 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Monday. As per the Ministry, India's tally stands at 60,74,703 including 9,62,640 active cases.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Mobile medical facility for every slum in Chhattisgarh

  • All urban slums in 14 municipal corporations across Chhattisgarh will now receive medical facilities at their doorstep via mobile medical units as the pandemic escalates

  • A committee constituted to implement the Chief Minister Urban Slum Health Scheme, headed by chief secretary, RP Mandal, has recommended the disbursement of Rs 55 crore for the programme

    • (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    IN PICS | At AIADMK party headquarters, social distancing goes for a toss

    Odisha | COVID-19 funerals in open spaces worry locals

    Similarly in rural areas, as villagers are not allowing the NGO to use the local burial grounds for Covid funerals, they are forced to bury or cremate the bodies in the open spaces.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    IN PIC | Voting in the time of COVID-19

    Voters being thermally scanned outside a polling station during Panchayat elections on the outskirts of Ajmer, Rajasthan. (Photo | PTI)

    Indians far from achieving herd immunity against COVID-19: ICMR second serosurvey

    The ICMR's second sero-survey shows that Indian population is still far from achieving herd immunity against coronavirus infection, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday while underlining the need for following COVID appropriate behaviour.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Global COVID-19 update in pictures

    COVID-19 leads to rise in single-use plastic in Vijayawada

    Even as use of banned plastic carry bags is still in vogue in the city, the enforcement agency seems to be pardoning traders on humanitarian grounds due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    India's coronavirus tally crosses 60 lakh-mark

  • India's COVID-19 tally crosses 60-lakh mark with a spike of 82,170 new cases & 1,039 deaths reported in the last 24 hours according to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare

  • Case tally stands at 60,74,703 including 9,62,640 active cases, 5,01,6521 cured/discharged/migrated & 95,542 deaths

    • ‘Very sick’ outstation patients could be reason for high COVID-19 fatalities in Delhi

    Doctors at leading government facilities and private hospitals in Delhi on Sunday also concurred that the deaths being reported now are 'mostly of patients aged 60 and above with co-morbidities'.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    After recovery, 3,000 police personnel join duty in Odisha

    Over 3,000 Covid-hit police personnel have resumed duty in Odisha. Their mental strength and willpower have helped them to go back to work immediately after recovering from Covid-19 amid the manpower crisis. A senior officer of Odisha Police said over 4,000 personnel have been infected so far. Thirty-two personnel have succumbed to the deadly virus.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    Global COVID-19 update in pictures

    Global coronavirus death toll passes ten-lakh

    The pandemic has ravaged the world's economy, inflamed geopolitical tensions and upended lives, from Indian slums and Brazil's jungles to America's biggest city New York.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | Koyambedu market reopens and how!

    Telangana to combat black marketing of COVID-19 vaccine via blockchain

    IT department ropes in T-Hub startup StaTwig for blockchain solution, which will track every dose of vaccine during its movement from manufacturer to consumer.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    WATCH | India coronavirus tally second-highest in the world

    Tamil Nadu records 5,791 new COVID-19 cases, 80 deaths

    The number of new cases reported from Chennai continues to rise, with the city reporting 1,280 fresh cases compared to the 1,187 cases reported on Saturday. The number of active cases in the city has once again crossed the 10,000-mark, now standing at 10,656 and also reported 19 deaths. As many as 936 people were discharged on the day.
    (READ FULL REPORT HERE)

    India's total recoveries cross 50 lakh-mark

    Kerala witnessing second wave of COVID-19, says Minister, warns of total lockdown

  • Kerala is witnessing a second wave of Covid spread which would be more decisive for the state on several counts, Health Minister K K Shailaja said.

  • Predicting the likelihood of more deaths in the state during the second wave due to the prevalence of lifestyle diseases, Shailaja also said the state may have to go for complete lockdown if people do not cooperate with authorities (by following guidelines).

  • Though the state could handle the pandemic outbreak well in the beginning, things took a turn for the worse when Covid guidelines were thrown to the winds by a section of people, she alleged.

    • (Inputs from ENS)

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