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Economic Times | 29 Aug, 2020 | 06.15PM IST
Coronavirus Live Updates: Number of COVID-19 tests crosses 4-cr mark in India
India's COVID-19 tally crossed 34 lakh-mark as the country registered a single-day spike of 76,472 new cases, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
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Uttarakhand BJP chief Bhagat tests positive
- Uttarakhand BJP president Bansidhar Bhagat on Saturday said he has tested positive for COVID-19.
- Taking to Twitter, Bhagat himself announced his test result and asked all those who came in contact with him last week to undergo COVID-19 testing.
- Uttarakhand BJP vice-president Devendra Bhasin said Bhagat's treatment has begun. He also wished the state party chief a speedy recovery.
Kerala reports 2,397 new cases and 6 deaths
- There are 23,277 active cases in the state now: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan
India's cases, fatalities per million among the lowest in world
- For every million population, India's coronavirus cases and fatalities are one of the lowest compared to the global averages, the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was informed on Saturday.
- At its 20th meeting held here on Saturday, the GoM on COVID-19 was briefed on the current status of the coronavirus outbreak in India, the health ministry said.
- The meeting was informed that as of Saturday, eight states -- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha and Telangana -- contribute around 73 per cent of the active caseload.
NEET, JEE exams: NSUI leaders on hunger strike in Goa
- Congress-affiliated National Students Union of India (NSUI) on Saturday sat on indefinite hunger strike here demanding that JEE and NEET examinations be postponed. The leaders, including NSUI's Goa unnit chief Ahraz Mulla, Prasenjeet Dhage and Naushad Chawdhari, also demaded that college fees be waived by 60 per cent in view of the COVID-19 situation.
- Dhage alleged some colleges are charging Rs 60,000- 70,000 in fees from students which is putting huge financial burden on parents. He said the fast will continue till the Central government agrees to defer JEE and NEET exams.
Enforcement teams formed in districts for strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines in Delhi
- With coronavirus cases increasing in the national capital, authorities have formed enforcement teams in each district of Delhi to ensure strict implementation of COVID-19 guidelines.
- The move comes days after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that stringent enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines would be ensured and had said everyone should wear a face mask and maintain social distancing at public places.
Telangana reports 2,751 fresh COVID-19 cases, nine deaths push toll past 800 mark
Telangana logged 2,751 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 1,20,166, while the death toll rose to 808 with nine more fatalities. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) recorded 432 fresh positive cases, followed by Karimnagar (192), Rangareddy (185), Nalgonda (147), Khammam (132), Medchal Malkajgiri (128), Nizamabad (113), Suryapet (111) and Warangal Urban (101) districts, a state government bulletin said on Saturday, providing data as of 8 pm on August 28.
Nepal's COVID-19 tally jumps to 37,340
Nepal on Saturday reported 12 more deaths from COVID-19 and 884 new coronavirus cases, taking the country's toll to 207 and total infections to 37,340.
Jharkhand transport department issues guidelines for the operation of buses in the state in view of COVID-19 pandemic. Passengers will need to wear face masks and gloves; driver and conductors will be wearing face masks and face shields.
Tripura's COVID-19 tally rises to 10,879, death toll reaches 94
At least 443 people tested positive for COVID-19 in Tripura on Saturday, raising the state's tally to 10,879, a health department official said. The death toll rose to 94 with five more persons succumbing to the infection.
The Health Minister informed the GOM that only 0.29% of COVID-19 patients are on ventilators, 1.93% on ICU & 2.88% of cases are on oxygen support. More than 9 lakh samples were tested in the last 24 hours: Govt of India
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan chaired 20th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers on COVID-19 in New Delhi today
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan (in file photo) chaired 20th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM)… https://t.co/CP98AzcZs2
— ANI (@ANI) 1598695844000Bharat Biotech's vaccine candidate based on inactivated virus procured by ICMR is in Phase II trial along with Zydus Cadila's candidate which is based on viral DNA. Oxford vaccine candidate by Serum Institute of India is already in Phase III trial: Chairman of Empowered Group
The Union Health Minister instructed the Health Ministry to develop SOPs for the Members of Parliament and the Legislative Assembly sessions comprising COVID protocols and preventive measures: Govt of India
Amit Shah has recovered and is likely to be discharged in a short time from AIIMS, Delhi
Home Minister Amit Shah has recovered and is likely to be discharged in a short time. He was admitted at AIIMS, New… https://t.co/aUAiACXvVw
— ANI (@ANI) 1598698845000Uttarakhand BJP President Bansidhar Bhagat tests positive for COVID-19
Russia's COVID-19 tally rises to 9,85,346
- Russia has recorded 4,941 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, up from 4,829 the day before, which brings the cumulative total to 985,346, the Coronavirus Response Centre said on Saturday. Over the past day, Moscow has registered 677 cases, St. Petersburg 189, and the Moscow region 163.
- In the same period, 111 deaths were recorded, up from 110 the day before, bringing the total to 17,025, and 5,917 recoveries, up from 5,905 the day before, bringing the total to 804,383 recoveries.
Coca-Cola to cut thousands of jobs as Covid-19 hits sales
- Coca-Cola will cut thousands of jobs and reduce the number of business units as it faces declining beverage sales in the coronavirus pandemic. Coke said the job cuts will come in the form of voluntary and involuntary reductions, reported CNN. It plans to first offer buyouts to 4,000 employees in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico and then offer a similar voluntary programme in other countries.
- The number of people who take the buyout will reduce the number of involuntary layoffs, the company said. Coke did not say how many jobs could be lost in total but said global severance expenses could range from 350 million dollars to 550 million dollars.
All IPL participants have followed a mandatory testing & quarantine program
Upon landing in the UAE, all IPL participants have followed a mandatory testing & quarantine programme. Total of 1,… https://t.co/q2f3Nf2NSs
— ANI (@ANI) 1598693195000All the affected as well as their close contacts are asymptomatic and have been isolated from other team members. They are being monitored by the IPL Medical Team: Board of Control for Cricket in India
Study suggests COVID-19 treatment could lead to antimicrobial resistance
A new study suggests that the use of antibiotics in people with COVID-19 could result in increased resistance to the drugs' benefits among the wider population. Patients hospitalised as a result of the virus are being given a combination of medications to prevent possible secondary bacterial infections.
COVID-19 tests in India cross 4 crore mark, 4,04,06,609 tests have been conducted as of today: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
CM Edappadi K Palaniswami held a meeting with all District Collectors of the State via video conference today
Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami held a meeting with all District Collectors of the State via vide… https://t.co/6NKHq6s8Aw
— ANI (@ANI) 1598690499000One more COVID-related death in Ladakh, toll reaches 28
- One more patient died of coronavirus in Ladakh, taking the death toll due to the disease in the union territory to 28, officials said on Saturday. The patient, who was suffering from various ailments, died at a hospital in Leh district on Friday, they said. This was the 10th COVID-related death in Leh district, while rest of the 18 fatalities had taken place in Kargil district since the outbreak of the disease in March.
- Ladakh had so far recorded a total of 2,540 positive cases. While 1,742 patients have recovered and subsequently discharged, 798 are still undergoing treatment - 480 in Leh and 318 in Kargil, the officials said.
COVID Scare in CSK: Raina pulls out due to "personal reasons"; one more player tests positive
- Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Suresh Raina has pulled out of the Indian Premier League citing "personal reasons", the franchise said on Saturday even as it emerged that a second player in the team has tested positive for COVID-19.
- The player in question is a right-handed top-order batsman, who has been a part of India A teams in recent past and is a prolific performer in Ranji Trophy. On Friday, a T20 specialist pacer had tested positive along with 12 members of the contingent in Dubai.
- While it is expected that Raina will be issuing a statement later in the day, sources close to the franchise said that one of the biggest draws in IPL desperately needs some downtime to be with his young family at the moment. The 33-year-old had retired from international cricket earlier this month.
Pakistan set to reopen educational institutions from mid-September as COVID-19 situation improves
Pakistan is all set to reopen educational institutions from mid-September after a six-month hiatus with a steady improvement in the COVID-19 situation in the country, which recorded just one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday. Education institutions are closed from March 16 due to the coronavirus.
GoM meeting under the chairmanship of Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on COVID-19 is underway
Delhi: Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting under the chairmanship of Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on… https://t.co/TjwDWrZ7a2
— ANI (@ANI) 1598685436000Total number of COVID-19 cases in the state is now 5,661 including 1,433 active cases, 4,153 recoveries and 31 deaths: Himachal Pradesh Health Dept
Total number of #COVID19 cases in the state is now 5,661 including 1,433 active cases, 4,153 recoveries and 31 deat… https://t.co/dJkT4ZZnF6
— ANI (@ANI) 1598685551000No lockdown in NEET and JEE exam cities: Odisha Govt
- There will be no lockdown or shutdown in force in the cities in Odisha where NEET and JEE exams will be held from August 30 to September 7 and from September 12 and September 14, said the Odisha Government on Friday. "There will be no lockdown or shutdown in force in the examination cities in Odisha from 30th August and 7th September and from 12th September and 14th September," read an order.
- The order further stated that all COVID-19 safety norms are to be followed at the examination centres in view of the pandemic. "The organisers will ensure that all safety protocols relating to COVID-19 such as physical distancing, mask-wearing, no spitting in public place, personal hygiene and sanitation, etc. are duly maintained inside the centre. The District Authority will ensure the same outside the examination centre," it added.
Telangana reports 2,751 fresh COVID-19 cases, nine deaths push toll past 800 mark
Telangana logged 2,751 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the tally to 1,20,166, while the death toll rose to 808 with nine more fatalities. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) recorded 432 fresh positive cases, followed by Karimnagar (192), Rangareddy (185), Nalgonda (147), Khammam (132), Medchal Malkajgiri (128), Nizamabad (113), Suryapet (111) and Warangal Urban (101) districts, a state government bulletin said on Saturday, providing data as of 8 pm on August 28. All 33 districts in the state reported positive cases in double digits.
1,763 more COVID-19 patients discharged in Assam
- As many as 1,763 COVID-19 patients were discharged in Assam yesterday, taking the total number of discharged cases in the state to 81,070, informed the State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday.
- With this, the active cases stand at 20,008. While the total number of cases stands at 1,01,367. Two hundred and eighty-six fatalities have been recorded in the state so far.
151 more police personnel found COVID-19 positive & 5 died in the last 24 hours in Maharashtra
151 more police personnel found #COVID19 positive & 5 died in the last 24 hours in Maharashtra. Total number of Cor… https://t.co/0D9O518HMs
— ANI (@ANI) 1598681672000The total number of samples tested up to 28th August is 4,04,06,609 including 9,28,761 samples tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research
3252 new COVID-19 cases, 2503 recoveries and 14 deaths reported in Odisha as on August 28. Total number of cases now at 97920 including 29571 active cases, 67826 recoveries and 470 deaths: Health Department, Odisha
Uttarakhand BJP Chief Bansidhar Bhagat tests positive for COVID-19
Uttarakhand BJP Chief Bansidhar Bhagat tests positive for #COVID19. https://t.co/bGKIzu9ecu
— ANI (@ANI) 1598677413000595 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths reported in Rajasthan today
595 new #COVID19 cases and 8 deaths reported in Rajasthan today. Total number of cases now at 77,965 including 14,6… https://t.co/b6MpD2sxdv
— ANI (@ANI) 1598678202000550 new COVID-19 cases & 12 deaths reported in Puducherry today
550 new #COVID19 cases & 12 deaths reported in Puducherry today. Total number of cases stands at 13,556, including… https://t.co/FPBdPuSRet
— ANI (@ANI) 1598680171000UP Minister Satish Mahana tests COVID positive
Uttar Pradesh cabinet minister Satish Mahana said on Saturday that he had tested positive for the novel coronavirus and isolated himself at home. Mahana requested those who have come in contact with him in the past few days to get their coronavirus tests done.
J&K: Udhampur hospital receives 35 'Made in India' ventilators under PM-CARES
In a major initiative by the Central government, as many as 35 "Made in India" ventilators have been provided to District Hospital Udhampur, under the Prime Minister's Citizens Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation (PM CARES) fund in the fight against COVID-19.
Pandemic reinforced need to be physically fit, mentally strong: Naidu on National Sports Day
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu extended his greetings to sportspersons on the National Sports Day on Saturday and said the pandemic has reinforced the need to be physically fit and mentally strong to fight the coronavirus. He also paid tributes to hockey maestro and Olympian Dhyan Chand, whose birth anniversary is observed as the National Sports Day.
India's COVID-19 tally goes past 34 lakh with single-day spike of 76,472 cases; death toll 62,550
- India's COVID-19 tally raced past 34 lakh with a single-day spike of 76,472 cases, while the number of recoveries surged to 26,48,998, pushing the recovery rate to 76.47 percent on Saturday, according to the Union health ministry.
- The total number of COVID-19 cases rose to 34,63,972, while the death toll due to the disease climbed to 62,550 with 1,021 people succumbing to it in a span of 24 hours, the ministry's data updated at 8 am showed.
Weekend lockdown being observed in Prayagraj to curb the spread of COVID-19
Weekend lockdown being observed in Prayagraj to curb the spread of #COVID19. https://t.co/PO1FdSTNj3
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1598675584000No lockdown in the examination cities of Odisha for JEE & NEET exams
There will be no lockdown or shutdown in force in the examination cities in Odisha from 30th August and 7th Septemb… https://t.co/LmebS1sAp5
— ANI (@ANI) 1598669412000Delhi Police issue challans to people found travelling without wearing masks
Delhi: Police issue challans to people found travelling without wearing masks. #COVID19 https://t.co/BYgPcNdJ0V
— ANI (@ANI) 1598670489000Single-day spike of 76,472 infections, 1,021 fatalities push India's COVID-19 caseload to 34,63,972, death toll to 62,550: Health Ministry
Rajasthan Royals' fielding coach Dishant Yagnik recovers from COVID-19, joins team in Dubai
The 37-year-old Yagnik had tested positive for the dreaded virus on August 12 ahead of the team's departure, making it the first such case among the league franchises. The IPL starts on September 19 and will be played across three cities in the UAE. Yagnik was in his hometown Udaipur when he was tested and was advised to get admitted to a hospital for the mandatory 14-day quarantine.
Australia's Victoria state posts lowest COVID-19 case rise in two months
- Australia's Victoria state on Saturday reported its lowest rise in new coronavirus cases in almost two months, but authorities warned there would be no rush to lift social distancing restrictions.
- The Victorian state capital of Melbourne is four weeks into a six-week hard lockdown that was spurred by a second wave of infections in Australia's second largest city.
- State officials on Saturday reported 94 new COVID-19 infections and 18 deaths. It was the first time new daily case numbers have fallen below 100 in eight weeks, and continues a steady trajectory downward this week.
Argentina reports 11,717 new COVID-19 cases
87,000 health staff infected with Covid, 573 dead; 74% cases from 6 states
South Korea has reported 323 new cases of the coronavirus as health officials prepare to tighten distancing restrictions in the greater capital area. The 16th consecutive day of triple-digit jumps brought the national caseload to 19,400. Fatalities reached 321 after five more deaths overnight.
There will be no lockdown or shutdown in force in the examination cities in Odisha from 30th August and 7th September and from 12th September and 14th September: State Government
233 more virus cases reported at ICE facility in Arizona
Argentina reports record number of new COVID-19 cases but relaxes lockdown
Argentina registered its highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases on Friday as the government partially relaxed nationwide lockdown measures to allow outdoor get-togethers of up to 10 people wearing masks. Restrictions related to the pandemic in the country started on March 20. The new, more relaxed rules are scheduled to last until at least Sept. 20, President Alberto Fernandez said in a televised address. The country has had 392,009 confirmed cases of the coronavirus so far, 8,271 of which have been fatal.
Mexico president tries to shoo away crowds as virus persists
- Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador loves hugging supporters and shaking hands in crowds but even he appears to be spooked by the country's continued high coronavirus infection rates, shooing away fans and warning them not to come to see him.
- Lopez Obrador visited the northern border city of Reynosa, across the Rio Grande from McAllen, Texas, on Friday and told an audience he considers anyone who joins a crowd to see him as an opponent, not a supporter.
UK head teachers concerned about COVID test and trace scheme: Survey
- Almost 70% of head teachers do not have confidence in the UK government's test, trace and isolate system ahead of the return of millions of school children next week, a new survey of over 4,000 school leaders has shown.
- England's nearly 25,000 schools are set to return full time next week after many saw only a fraction of pupils return for the end of the last academic year.
- They face challenges trying to manage the challenges of the coronavirus in busy buildings and what will happen if there is an outbreak in a school, as some other countries have seen.
- The survey by the National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) of predominantly English schools showed that only 7% of school leaders said they were confident in the government’s test, trace and isolate scheme while 68% were not.
COVID-19 death toll in Moscow rises to 4,798
- A total of 12 COVID-19 fatalities were recorded in Moscow over the past 24 hours.
- The death toll in the Russian capital has now risen to 4,798, Sputnik reported citing the city's coronavirus response center.
- "Another 12 patients, who were diagnosed with pneumonia and tested positive for the coronavirus infection, died in Moscow," the center said.
Made in India' ventilators provided to District Hospital in Udhampur
J&K: 35 'Made in India' ventilators provided to District Hospital Udhampur, under PM-CARES fund for help in treatme… https://t.co/Dkrvix8MyP
— ANI (@ANI) 1598660787000China reports 9 new mainland coronavirus cases, all imported
UK eases COVID-19 lockdown in parts of Northern England
Britain's health ministry said on Friday coronavirus-related restrictions on two households mixing would be lifted in parts of Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire from Sept. 2. A tight lockdown would remain in place in Leicester for a further two weeks as cases remain high, the ministry said in a statement
Jharkhand govt extends lockdown restrictions within containment zones till September 30
Worldwide coronavirus cases cross 24.61 million, death toll at 832,804
More than 24.61 million people have been reported to be infected by the novel coronavirus globally and 832,804? have died, according to a Reuters tally. Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in December 2019.
