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Economic Times | 28 Aug, 2020 | 04.23PM IST
Coronavirus Latest News: Total COVID-19 tests near 4 crore mark
The cumulative tests for detection of COVID-19 have reached 3,94,77,848 in the country, and more than one crore samples have been tested in the past two weeks.
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Total COVID-19 tests near peak of 4 crore; over 1 crore samples tested in past 2 weeks
- The cumulative tests for detection of COVID-19 have reached 3,94,77,848 in the country
- More than one crore samples have been tested in the past two weeks
- The Tests Per Million have increased to 28,607
J&J's Janssen to begin Phase II COVID-19 vaccine trials next week in Spain
NEET and JEE examinations must be conducted on time so that one year of our students doesn't get wasted. It is about their future: Madhya Pradesh Shivraj Singh Chouhan
To contain further spread of COVID19 in Haryana, shopping malls & shops, except those dealing with essential goods & services, will remain closed on Monday & Tuesday in urban areas. There is no bar on the opening of shops & shopping malls on Saturday & Sunday.
Kalyan, Navi Mumbai have over 3,000 active COVID-19 cases
Philippines reports 3,999 novel coronavirus cases, 91 more deaths
Rajasthan reports 557 new COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths
Daylong Punjab Assembly session begins under COVID-19 shadow
India's COVID-19 recoveries near 26 lakhs, active cases at 22%
After 60,177 patients recovered in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 recoveries are nearing 26 lakh and there are only 22 per cent active cases in the country, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) informed on Friday.
Second round of serological survey launched in Bhubaneswar
- Five teams will collect 1,500 samples from various locations in the city, an official said
- Second round of serological survey has been launched to assess prevalence of COVID-19 among people in the city as the Odisha capital is witnessing a rise in coronavirus cases this month.
US-based BCM ties up with India's BE for COVID-19 vaccine production
- Texas-based Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) has entered into a licensing agreement with Indian pharmaceutical company Biological E Limited (BE) for the development of a safe, effective and affordable vaccine.
- According to BCM, Hyderabad-headquartered BE has licenced the recombinant protein COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed at Baylor.
- The company engaged in licence negotiations with the BCM Ventures team after initial discussions on Baylor's technology and how it could possibly inform a vaccine to address the current global pandemic.
- The company will leverage its past experience for the further development and commercialisation of the vaccine candidate, which is currently produced using a proven yeast-based expression technology, the Texas-based BCM said.
Sinovac's Covid vaccine candidate approved for emergency use in China
Sinovac Biotech Ltd's coronavirus vaccine candidate CoronaVac was approved in July for emergency use as part of a programme in China to vaccinate high-risk groups such as medical staff, a person familiar with the matter revealed.
-Supreme Court tags petition filed by lawyer Vishal Tiwari, with the earlier one filed by Gajendra Sharma, in connection with rate of interest in moratorium issue during COVID-19 pandemic.-Petitioners are seeking a direction to all banks to extend moratorium period till 31st Dec
India's Covid recoveries are nearing 26 lakh
India's #COVID19 recoveries are nearing 26 lakh. 60,177 have recovered in the last 24 hours & recovery rate has tou… https://t.co/ITYe3TdwRD
— ANI (@ANI) 1598599604000Complete lockdown will be observed in West Bengal on 7th, 11th Sep & 12th September. As per State Government's directives, no flight operations will be scheduled on these days from Kolkata airport: Kolkata Airport
346 more police personnel found COVID-19 positive & 2 died in the last 24 hours in Maharashtra.
Total number of Corona positive police personnel in the state reaches to 14,641 including 2,741 active cases, 11,752 recoveries & 148 deaths till date: Maharashtra Police
Bengaluru's Covid-19 positivity rate at 15.55% : Official
Punjab CM directs DGP to sternly enforce closure of liquor vends by 6:30 pm
Govt permits meals on flights; airlines can put flyers on no-fly list for refusing to wear mask
- The government has permitted the airlines to serve pre-packed snacks, meals and beverages on domestic flights and hot meals on international flights, according to an official order.
- Any passenger who refuses to wear a face mask in a flight can be put on the no-fly list by the airline.
- Airlines may serve pre-packed snacks/meals/pre-packed beverages on domestic flights depending on the duration of flight."
- The ministry said only single-use disposable trays, plates and cutlery should be used while serving food or beverages in domestic and international flights.
- "Crew shall wear a fresh set of gloves for every meal/beverage service
- The ministry also permitted the aircraft operators to let passengers use the in-flight entertainment system on international as well as domestic flights wherever available.
- "Disposable earphones or cleaned and disinfected headphones will be provided to passengers at the start of the journey," it noted.
- A passenger who refuses to wear a face mask can be put on no-fly list by the airline."
Telangana reports 2,932 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths
If we keep raising the matter, Centre will have to consider the demands of people and postpone JEE_NEET examinations.
- Sachin Pilot, Congress in Jaipur
3,682 fresh positive cases reported in Odisha on August 27. The total number of positive cases in the state is now 94,668 including 65,323 recoveries and 28,836 active cases: State Government
Doctor turns ambulance driver, ferries patient to hospital
Pune:
- A 30-year-old doctor is being hailed as a real "COVID warrior" after he drove an ambulance to ferry a critically ill elderly coronavirus patient to a hospital from a care centre here.
- Dr Ranjeet Nikam said since the driver of the ambulance suddenly fell ill and there was no one to replace him immediately, he decided to step in along with another doctor, Rajendra Rajpurohit, to ensure the patient gets urgent medical attention.
- Nikam took control of the wheel and drove the 71-year -old patient in the ambulance to a hospital after his oxygen saturation level dipped at the COVID care centre where he was undergoing treatment.
- The patient was under Nikam's watch at the COVID care centre set up in the Marketyard area.
European schools reopen with smaller classes, shorter lessons
Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) approves $100 mln loan to Bangladesh to fight COVID-19
Congress holds protest outside Shastri Bhawan against holding of the JEE & NEET examinations in September.
Delhi: Congress holds protest outside Shastri Bhawan against holding of the JEE & NEET examinations in September. https://t.co/SIfStMV39z
— ANI (@ANI) 1598596042000Delhi CM gave instructions to double the COVID-19 testing but due to pressure from the Home Ministry, officials were not doing so. I'm happy that after my letter, MHA has clarified & cleared it & I'm hopeful of testing will be doubled soon.
- Satyendra Jain, Health Minister, Delhi
Subramanian Swamy tweets on upcoming NEET-JEE 2020
Will the CMs give a guarantee for ensuring “safe passage” of students in their respective states to exam centres, a… https://t.co/JABGNPlkO3
— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) 1598590322000US has conducted the highest number of Covid tests with India being the second largest: Trump
Trump, in his acceptance speech to the Republican National Convention which re-nominated him as the Republican Party's presidential candidate, said that the US has conducted 40 million more tests than the next closest nation which is India.
Supreme Court refuses to entertain a plea seeking directions for Election Commission to refrain from holding upcoming election in Bihar till the State is declared COVID-19 and flood free.
The total number of samples tested up to 27th August is 3,94,77,848 including 9,01,338 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Punjab & Haryana High Court orders:
Taking into consideration, steps taken by Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh to impose strict #COVID19 lockdown during th… https://t.co/mL5BIKUTp7
— ANI (@ANI) 1598589818000All asymptomatic COVID-19 positive patients in Jammu to be under home isolation. Patients will be provided oximeter for free, and need to download Aarogya Setu app. Asymptomatic patients admitted to hospital to remain there till they test negative: Jammu and Kashmir Government
Telangana reports 2.9K Covid-19 cases, recovery remains lower than national average
- Telangana on Friday reported 2,932 Covid-19 positive cases, pushing the state’s tally to 1,17,415 cases.
- The state said males accounted for more than 64% of the infected people.
- The state recorded increased active cases and lower recoveries, resulting in lower than national average recovery rate.
Will produce Covid vaccine by this year end or sooner, says US President Donald Trump
Australia's COVID-19 hotspot expects fewer than 100 cases a day by next week
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 1,571 to 239,507
29 new cases reported in Mizoram in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases in the state to 1003.
A total of 500 people cured/discharged so far. Active cases stand at 503: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram
US surpasses 180,000 virus deaths: Johns Hopkins
- The United States passed the grim milestone of 180,000 coronavirus deaths Thursday, according to Johns Hopkins University's real-time tracker.
- The US added 931 new virus deaths in 24 hours, the Baltimore-based university reported at 8:30 pm (0030 GMT Friday), bringing the total death toll to 180,527.
COVID-19 deaths to cross 317,000 in U.S. by Dec. 1: University of Washington
- The University of Washington on Thursday expanded the forecast of its widely cited model, projecting 317,697 deaths in the United States by Dec. 1 due to the COVID-19 pandemic as cases climb in many states.
- The new forecast, by the university's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) reflects an increase of about 8,000 deaths from its previous forecast.
Punjab CM urges legislators who came in contact with COVID positive MLAs to avoid attending Assembly Session
Mexico records 6,026 new coronavirus cases, 518 more deaths
Hawaii sees 98% drop in tourist arrivals in July
Senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi casts doubt on coronavirus originating in China
- The Chinese government's top diplomat, State Councillor Wang Yi, said on Thursday it was unclear whether the corona virus had first originated in China, casting doubt on the views of health experts and foreign governments.
- Speaking during a visit to Norway, Wang said that, while China was the first country to report the existence of the virus to the World Health Organisation, "it does not mean that the virus originated in China".
Odisha CM Patnaik inaugurates sixth plasma bank at Koraput Medical College
Gehlot cancels meetings after 10 staff at his residence, office test COVID-19 positive
Texas, Florida, California, New York will not follow new U.S. COVID-19 testing plan
- Several large U.S. states including Texas are not heeding new federal health officials' calls to reduce COVID-19 testing of some exposed to the virus, joining a broad rebuke of the Trump administration by public health leaders.
- California, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey and New York all plan to continue to test asymptomatic people who have been exposed to COVID-19, despite new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggesting that such tests may not be needed.
