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Coronavirus LATEST Updates: The Maharashtra Police said that 144 police personnel tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 24,023 in the force including 21,030 recoveries, 2,743 active cases and 250 deaths. ‘Our rough estimate and the target would be to receive and utilise 400 to 500 million doses covering approximately 25 cr people by July 2021,’ said Union minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday. India’s coronavirus count rose to 65,49,393 on Sunday, as the country reported 75,829 new cases in the last 24 hours. India’s toll rose by 940 to 1,01,782. So far, more than 55 lakh people have recovered from the virus in India. US biotech firm Moderna won’t seek an emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine before November 25, its CEO told the Financial Times. The news deals a blow to President Donald Trump’s hopes of having an injection ready before the election to give his campaign a much-needed boost. India’s COVID-19 toll crossed one lakh and the infection tally climbed to 64,73,544, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease crossed 54 lakh, pushing the recovery rate to 83.84 percent, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. India reported 79,476 new infections on Saturday, while 1,069 died in a span of 24 hours taking the nationwide toll from the virus to 1,00,842, data updated at 8 am showed. The total recoveries have surged to 54,27,706, while there are 9,44,996 active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 14.60 percent of the total caseload, the data showed. The COVID-19 case fatality rate was recorded at 1.56 percent. Meanwhile, the global tally of coronavirus cases stands at 34,817,275. While 25,879,985 have recovered, 1,032,708 have died so far. The US, the worst-hit country, has 75,49,076 cases. It is followed by India, which has 64,71,734 cases, Brazil (48,82,231) and Russia (11,94,643). India tops global ranking with maximum Covid-19 recoveries, lowest mortality rate India continues to occupy the top global position with the maximum number of COVID-19 recoveries and accounts for 21 percent of the recovered cases worldwide, while its share in the total cases stands at 18.6 percent, the Union Health Ministry said today. India has also maintained its global position with one of the lowest COVID-19 case fatality rates (CFR) when compared to several other countries. While the global CFR stands at 2.97 percent as on today, the comparative figure for India is 1.56 percent, it said. The deaths per million population in India is one of the lowest in the world. While the global average is 130 deaths per million population, India is reporting 73 deaths per million population, the ministry said. Trump undergoing Remdesivir therapy at military hospital; says ‘doing well’ US President Donald Trump’s condition has been “very concerning” over the last 24 hours, a source familiar with his health told AFP on Saturday, adding that the coming 48 hours would be critical. “The president’s vitals over the last 24 hours were very concerning and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care. We’re still not on a clear path to a full recovery,” the news agency quoted the source as saying. The assessment is at odds with the more optimistic picture presented by Trump’s medical team, who said he was breathing well without oxygen and improving. According to reports, the US president was given Remdesivir therapy at the hospital. Trump, 74, and his wife US First Lady Melania Trump, 50, tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday. “Going well, I think! Thank you to all. LOVE!!!” Trump tweeted on Saturday. While Trump, who showed “mild symptoms” of COVID-19, was flown to Walter Reed Military Medical Centre in Bethesda, a Maryland suburb of Washington DC, on Friday, the first lady stayed back at the White House. Oxford vaccine could be rolled out within six months, says report There is growing hope that a vaccine against the novel coronavirus may be given the green light by health regulators by the end of this year to be rolled out for a vaccination programme in six months’ time or even less, according to a UK media report. The vaccine candidate under trial by University of Oxford scientists in collaboration with pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca is the furthest in the process of trials and, according to a report in The Times, it could be given the required clearances by Christmas in December. The newspaper quoted UK government sources involved in the making and distribution of vaccines as saying that a full vaccine roll-out programme for adults could take six months or less after approval. We are looking at closer to six months and it is likely to be far shorter than that, a government source said. According to the newspaper report, scientists on the trial are hopeful that they will get results before the end of this year, and that they will, at the very least show that it prevents 50 percent of infections, the threshold for success. Jharkhand Minister dies after defeating coronavirus A day after testing negative for coronavirus, Jharkhand Minority Welfare Minister Haji Hussain Ansari passed away on Saturday at the Medanta Hospital in Ranchi, a JMM leader said. According to Jharkhand Mukti Morcha spokesperson Supriyo Bhattacharya, Ansari’s coronavirus report had come negative on Friday. The 73-year-old leader was made minister for the second time in January this year in the Hemant Soren’s government. He was admitted in the hospital for treatment of coronavirus earlier on. He complained of breathing problem on Saturday. 25 states/UTs report fall in active COVID-19 cases in last week As many as 25 states and union territories (UTs) have reported a fall in the number of active cases during the last week, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Saturday. “25 States/UTs have reported a fall in the number of Active Cases during the last week. Higher number of daily recoveries and persistently regressing fatality rate are leading to the lower number of active cases on a daily basis,” the Ministry tweeted. At least 76.62 percent of the active coronavirus cases have been reported from 10 states and UTs, it said on Friday. Maharashtra is leading the states’ tally with more than 2.5 lakh cases, the government informed, adding that active cases contribute only 14.74 per cent to the positive caseload of the country. India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on 7 August, 30 lakh on 23 August and 40 lakh on 5 September. It went past 50 lakh on 16 September and crossed 60 lakh on 28 September. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a cumulative total of 7,78,50,403 samples have been tested up to 2 October, of which 11,32,675 were tested on Friday. The 1,069 new fatalities include 424 from Maharashtra, 125 from Karnataka, 67 from Tamil Nadu, 53 each from Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, 50from Punjab, 37 from Delhi, 36 from Madhya Pradesh, and 31 from Andhra Pradesh. The 1,00,842 deaths reported so far in India includes 37,480 from Maharashtra, followed by 9,653 from Tamil Nadu, 9,119 from Karnataka, 5,917 from Uttar Pradesh, 5,900 from Andhra Pradesh, 5,438 from Delhi, 5,070 from West Bengal, 3,501 from Punjab, and 3,475 from Gujarat. The health ministry stressed that more than 70 percent of the deaths occurred due to comorbidities. With inputs from PTI
Coronavirus Updates: 144 Maharashtra Police personnel test COVID-19 positive over past 24 hrs, cases rise to 24,023 in force
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Coronavirus in Delhi Latest Updates
8,000 COVID-19 patients discharged from LNJP hospital since March, highest in India, says hospital
Around 8,000 coronavirus patients have so far been discharged from the Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan (LNJP) Hospital here after recovering from the infection, the highest in any government hospital across the country, according to officials.
As many as 331 women, who tested COVID-19 positive, have given birth in the hospital, also the highest in the country. Of these 149 were cesarean deliveries, they said.
According to the hospital’s Medical Director Suresh Kumar, LNJP was declared a dedicated COVID-19 facility on March 17 and since then 11,415 patients were admitted there. These included people who suspected they had the disease but their test reports came out negative, he said.
Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates
Rahul Gandhi questions ‘hurry’ to pass farm laws amid COVID-19
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at the Centre on Sunday over the three new agriculture laws, asking why were the farmers agitating if these were meant for them.
Addressing a public meeting in Badhni Kalan in Punjab’s Moga district, Gandhi asserted that the contentious Acts would be revoked if the Congress was voted to power. He wondered what was the “hurry” and need to implement these legislations amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus in Maharashtra Latest Updates
114 Maharashtra Police personnel test COVID-19 positive
The Maharashtra Police said that 144 police personnel tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 24,023 in the force including 21,030 recoveries, 2,743 active cases and 250 deaths.
Coronavirus in India Latest Updates
Annual meeting of DGPs, IGPs to be held online this year
For the first time in its history, the annual conference of the country’s top police brass will be held virtually next month amid the coronavirus pandemic, officials said on Sunday.
About 250 officers in the rank of DGP and IGP from all states, Union Territories and central government will take part in the two-day virtual meeting to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, NSA Ajit Doval among others.
As the role of police during the ongoing pandemic came under wholesome praise from all quarters, the meeting is expected to discuss how to enhance their knowledge and capabilities to handle natural disasters and such health crisis, the official said.
The state police chiefs will share their experiences in handling the pandemic and how the police have helped the distressed people and the migrant workers during the nationwide lockdown.
(PTI)
Coronavirus in UK Latest Updates
‘Trump will be fine’, says Boris Johnson
UK prime minister Boris Johnson, who is among the world leaders who tested positive for COVID-19 and has recovered, expressed confidence that US president Donald Trump will also recover.
“I’m sure that President Trump is going to be fine. He’s got the best possible care… He just needs, I mean, the most important thing to do is to follow his doctors’ advice, he’s got superb medical advice,” Johnson was quoted as saying by BBC.
Coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh Latest Updates
15 new COVID-19 cases in Himachal
The Himachal Pradesh government said that 15 new COVID-19 cases were reported on Sunday, taking the tally of in the state to 15,710. While 154 are cured cases, two persons have succumbed to the virus.
Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates
Centre to cover 25 cr people by July 2021: Harsh Vardhan
“There is a high-level expert body going into all aspects of vaccines. Our rough estimate and the target would be to receive and utilise 400 to 500 million doses covering approximately 25 cr people by July 2021,” said Dr HarshVardhan on Sunday.
Coronavirus in Puducherry LATEST Updates
539 new Covid-19 cases push tally to 29,089 in Puducherry
The COVID-19 tally in the union territory of Puducherry rose to 29,089 with the addition of 343 fresh cases while the death toll mounted to 539 with five more fatalities, the government said on Sunday. As many as 419 patients were discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours ending 10 AM on Sunday, taking the cumulative recoveries to 23,763.
There were 4,787 active cases in the union territory, Health Minister Malladi Krishna Rao said. A total of 3,725 samples were tested during the period and so far 2,02,784 specimens had been examined by the health department, he told a virtual press meet.
-PTI
Coronavirus in Odisha LATEST Updates
Odisha reports 3,326 new Covid-19 cases, 15 more deaths
Odisha on Sunday reported 3,326 new cases of COVID-19, taking the state’s tally to 2,32,713, a Health Department official said. The state’s toll rose to 907 with 15 more patients losing their lives, he said. Three patients each died in Khurda and Cuttack districts and two patients lost their lives in the Kendrapara district.
One each patient died in Boudh, Dhenkanal, Jagatsinghpur, Keonjhar, Koraput, Malkangiri and Sambalpur districts. Fifty-three other COVID-19 patients have also died in the state, but the government attributed the cause of their deaths to comorbidities. Of the new cases, 1,945 were reported from different quarantine centres while 1,381 people were found COVID- positive during contact tracing.
-PTI
Coronavirus in Delhi LATEST Updates
Delhi schools to remain shut till 31 Oct
All schools in Delhi will remain shut till 31 October because of the coronavirus pandemic. The Center had, in its announcement for “Unlock 5”, or the fifth phase of easing of COVID restrictions, allowed state and union territory governments to decide on reopening schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in a graded manner after 15 October.
Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates
‘Bigg Boss’ back with new season, contestants and safety precautions amid COVID-19
“Bigg Boss”, one of Indian television’s most popular reality shows, had a grand premiere on Saturday night with its new season, minus the live audience, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Armed with a hammer, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who hosts the show, opened the 14th season, signifying that “Bigg Boss” is set to give a befitting response to 2020, which has been a difficult year so far.
In a reference to COVID-19, Khan said, “This is that year where the most negative word is positive.”
“This lockdown has made people learn many household chores be it washing the utensils, mopping the floor and most importantly it has taught us to appreciate the past,” he further said during the launch of the show.
-PTI
Coronavirus in Arunachal Pradesh LATEST Updates
Arunachal Pradesh’s COVID-19 tally rises to 10,421
At least 201 more people, including eight security personnel and 17 health care workers, have tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, pushing the northeastern state’s caseload to 10,421, a senior health official said on Sunday.
Of the 201 fresh cases, 80 were reported from the Capital Complex region, Changlang (16), 14 cases each from West Siang and Tirap, Kamle (11), East Siang (10), Lohit (9) and 8 each from Lower Subansiri and Namsai districts respectively, the official said.
As many as 205 more people were cured of the disease and discharged from hospitals, taking the recovery rate among COVID-19 patients in the state to 70.89 percent, he said.
Arunachal Pradesh now has 3,015 active coronavirus cases, while 7,388 people have been cured of the disease so far and 18 people have succumbed to the disease, the official said.
-PTI
Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates
Decision on Kartarpur corridor to be taken considering COVID protocols: MEA
India on Saturday said a decision to re-open the Kartarpur corridor would be taken in accordance with the protocols relating COVID-19 and easing of restrictions.
The comments by spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Anurag Srivastava came in the wake of Pakistan’s proposal to reopen the corridor which was shut in March in view of the coronavirus pandemic.
In November last year, the two countries threw open the corridor linking Dera Baba Sahib in Gurdaspur in India and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan, in a historic people-to-people initiative.
“As you are aware, movement was suspended in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak. We remain in touch with all concerned authorities including ministries of home affairs and health and family welfare,” Srivastava said, responding to a media query on the issue.
-PTI
Coronavirus in Odisha LATEST Updates
BJD MLA Pradeep Maharathy dies at 65
Biju Janata Dal MLA Pradeep Maharathy died at a private hospital in the early hours of Sunday, family sources said. He was 65.
The seven-time MLA from Pipili in Puri district is survived by wife Prativa, son Rudra Pratap and daughter Pallavi. Maharathy, who had tested positive for COVID-19 on September 14, was discharged from the hospital after recovery but was admitted again as his condition became critical.
He was on ventilator support since Friday.The veteran politician started his career as a student leader at the SCS College in Puri. He joined the Janata Dal in 1985 and was elected to the Assembly from the Pipili constituency.
-PTI
Coronavirus in Andaman and Nicobar LATEST Updates
10 new COVID-19 cases registered in Andamans
The COVID-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 3,868 on Sunday as 10 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said. Eight new patients were detected during contact tracing, while two have travel history, he said. Eleven more people were cured of the disease, the official said.
The Union territory now has 173 active coronavirus cases, while 3,642 people have been cured of the disease and 53 patients have succumbed to the infection so far, he said. The administration had till Saturday sent 61,231 samples for COVID-19 tests, of which 22 reports were awaited, the official added.
-PTI
Coronavirus in Ladakh LATEST Updates
48 test positive for COVID-19 in Ladakh
Forty-eight people tested positive for COVID-19 in Ladakh, taking the virus caseload in the Union Territory to 4,477, officials said on Sunday.
With 41 more patients cured of the disease, the total number of active cases in the region stands at 1,101 which included 769 in Leh and 332 in Kargil district, the officials said.
Ladakh had reported 61 COVID-related deaths, while 3,315 patients have recovered till Saturday evening.
-PTI
Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates
India’s tally touches 65-lakh mark with almost 76,000 new cases today
India’s coronavirus count rose to 65,49,393 on Sunday, as the country reported 75,829 new cases in the last 24 hours. India’s toll rose by 940 to 1,01,782.
So far, more than 55 lakh people have recovered from the virus in India. The recovery rate is around 83% now.
Coronavirus in US LATEST Updates
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine won’t be ready before US election, says CEO
US biotech firm Moderna won’t seek an emergency use authorization for its coronavirus vaccine before November 25, its CEO told the Financial Times on Wednesday.
The news deals a blow to President Donald Trump’s hopes of having an injection ready before the election to give his campaign a much-needed boost.
Stephane Bancel told the newspaper: “November 25 is the time we will have enough safety data to be able to put into an EUA file that we would send to the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) – assuming that the safety data is good, i.e. a vaccine is deemed to be safe.”
Trump, whose approval has taken a hit over his handling of the Covid-19 crisis, has frequently hinted a vaccine could be ready before the 3 November vote.
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Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates
Harsh Vardhan to announce India’s COVID-19 vaccine plan today
As the world is racing to develop a potential vaccine against Covid-19, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will today give the details about India’s coronavirus vaccine plan. When will India get Covid-19 vaccination? Who will be vaccinated first in the country and many other such questions will be answered by the Union Health Minister in today’s Samvaad programme.
Tune-In tomorrow at 1PM to learn more about India's #COVID19Vaccine plan !
— Dr Harsh Vardhan (@drharshvardhan) October 3, 2020
When will we get #COVID19 vaccination? Who will be vaccinated first? What are the Government’s #COVID_19 immunization targets for Q2 2021? All these & more will be answered tomorrow on #SundaySamvaad ! pic.twitter.com/0UQ7a9oOoK
Coronavirus in US LATEST Updates
Trump says he is ‘starting to feel good’ and vows ’to be back’ soon
US President Donald Trump posted a video Saturday from the hospital where he is battling COVID-19, saying he was improving and would be “back soon” — but acknowledging the crucial coming days would be “the real test.”
“I came here, wasn’t feeling so well. I feel much better now,” Trump said from his business suite at Walter Reed military medical center near Washington.
“We’re working hard to get me all the way back… I think I’ll be back soon and I look forward to finishing up the campaign the way it was started.”
_**Read full report here**_— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 3, 2020
Coronavirus in India LATEST Updates
India tops global ranking with maximum COVID-19 recoveries, lowest mortality rate
India continues to occupy the top global position with the maximum number of COVID-19 recoveries and accounts for 21 percent of the recovered cases worldwide, while its share in the total cases stands at 18.6 percent, the Union Health Ministry said today.
India has also maintained its global position with one of the lowest COVID-19 case fatality rates (CFR) when compared to several other countries.
While the global CFR stands at 2.97 percent as on today, the comparative figure for India is 1.56 percent, it said.
The deaths per million population in India is one of the lowest in the world. While the global average is 130 deaths per million population, India is reporting 73 deaths per million population, the ministry said.
Coronavirus in Odisha LATEST Updates
COVID-19 positive BJD leader Pradeep Maharathy put on ventilator support
Senior BJD leader and Pipili MLA Pradeep Maharathy, who had tested positive for COVID-19, was put on ventilator support after his health condition deteriorated, the ruling party in Odisha said on Saturday. Maharathy, also a former minister, tested positive on 14 September.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has spoken to his family members and prayed for the lawmaker’s speedy recovery, a BJD statement said. Maharathy is among the 51 lawmakers of the state to have contracted the virus.
Meanwhile, Patnaik also congratulated Shehnaz Begum, a nonagenarian from Sambalpur, on recovering from COVID-19.
-PTI
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