Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Delhi Bars and Pubs to Reopen from Sept 9 after L-G Approves Proposal

UP Covid-19 Cases | 5,776 fresh cases along with 76 deaths reported in last 24 hours in Uttar Prdesh. The state capital of Lucknow remains worst hit with 823 fresh cases along with 13 deaths.

Dharavi Covid-19 Cases | The tally of Covid-19 cases in Mumbai's slum colony of Dharavi increased to 2,800 with eight more people testing positive for the infection, the city civic body said. A senior Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said 2,432 patients from Dharavi have already recovered from the respiratory disease and discharged from hospitals.

Tamil Nadu Covid-19 Cases | Tamil Nadu records 5,892 new Covid-19 cases. As many as 6,110 people were discharged today. Chennai records 968 cases.

Delhi Bars & Pubs to Reopen Sept 9 | Bars and pubs in Delhi will open from September 9. The L-G approves the Delhi government's proposal to reopen bars and pubs. The standard SOP is to be followed.

Indian Leaders who Caught Covid-19 | As India's coronavirus tally continued to race crossing 38 lakh, it took into its fold some more ministers. On Thursday morning, former Uttar Pradesh minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi tested positive and by noon, Odisha Handloom and Textile Minister Padmini Dian was reported positive. Read more here

Andhra's Covid-19 Tally Crosses 4.5 Cases | The Covid-19 tally in Andhra Pradesh crosses 4.5 lakh mark with addition of 10,000 plus cases, according to a government bulletin.

Karnataka Ex-MLA Succumbs to Covid-19 | Former Bhadravati MLA MJ Appaji Gowda has died of coronavirus in a Shivamogga hospital, an official said. "Gowda, 67, had breathing difficulty and died on Wednesday night at 11.30 p.m. His rapid test emerged positive for coronavirus," a Shivamogga district health official said.

Delhi Govt Issued Instructions in View of Rising Cases | Looking at the rise in the number of active cases and deaths in Delhi, we're engaging with Delhi Government. We have given some specific instructions to the government, and if those are followed, the number of cases can be brought under control: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry

A second India serological survey has begun in 70 districts, and study has been completed in 50 districts already: Prof (Dr.) Balram Bhargava, DG, ICMR

India's Cases, Deaths Per Million Among Lowest in the World | Per million Covid-19 cases in India are much lesser when compared to other countries in the world. Deaths per million in India is among the lowest in the world; 49 deaths per million population: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry.

If you are driving a car and you are alone in the car, you don’t have to wear a mask. But, if people are cycling or running or jogging in groups, then they must wear masks and follow social distancing: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry.

Daily positive numbers increasing. It has to be seen in context of total population. Govt has adopted a graded approach of opening the economy, ensuring adequate testing capacity, clear guidelines of clinical treatment protocol & enhanced hospital infrastructure: Health Ministry

7% Decline in 3 Weeks in Maharashtra's Active Cases | Maharashtra has seen a 7% decline in Covid-19 active cases in the last three weeks (week on week basis): Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry. 

States with Increased Fatality Rate | There is an increase in the case fatality trajectory in two states - Karnataka and Delhi. Delhi has seen 50% and Karnataka has seen 9.6% increase in average daily case fatality: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry. 

States with Decreased Fataity Rate | There has been 4.5% weekly decrease in case fatality in Andhra Pradesh, 11.5% decrease in Maharashtra and 18.2% decrease in Tamil Nadu: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry.

Weekle Decrease in Active Cases | There has been a 13.7% weekly decrease in the number of active cases in Andhra Pradesh, 16.1% decrease in Karnataka, 6.8% decrease in Maharashtra, 23.9% decrease in Tamil Nadu and 17.1% decrease in Uttar Pradesh: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry. 

5 States Account for 62% Active Cases | Five states -- Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra -- account for 62% of the total active cases in the country. Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra account for 70% of total Covid-18 deaths in the country: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry.

4.5 Crore Tests Done So Far | A total of 4.5 crore tests have been done so far in India. Only one country has done more tests than us. Five states account for 62 % of total active cases in the country

Recoveries 3.5 Times More Than Active Cases | The number of recovered cases is now more than 29.70 lakh, which is 3.5 times more than active cases: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry on the Covid-19 situation in the country.

Malaysia Expands Entry Ban to US, UK, France Pass Holders | Malaysia has added at least nine more countries, including the United States, Britain and France, to its list of long-term immigration pass holders to be barred from the country, national news wire Bernama reported. Malaysia's government on Tuesday said it would from September 7 bar entry of pass holders from India, Indonesia and the Philippines in a bid to curtail imported coronavirus cases in Southeast Asia's third-largest economy. 

All passengers coming from other states to Kerala shall mandatorily register in Kerala govt's Covid Jagratha portal as ordered by the Kerala government. Proof of registration shall be shown to KSRTC officials before boarding the bus otherwise boarding will be denied, a statement by the ministry said. 

Britain to Fund Expansion Of Rapid COVID-19 Test Trials | Britain has said that it was investing to develop rapid COVID-19 tests, with a view to soon rolling out widespread, systematic testing to pick up outbreaks early, amid criticism over backlogs in its current testing system. The health ministry said it would put 500 million pounds ($666 million) into trials of rapid COVID-19 tests and into population-testing for the disease.

South Korea Scrambles to Add Beds Amid Covid Spike | South Korea, scrambling to control a second wave of COVID-19, vowed today to double its critical-care hospital beds amid a severe shortage, highlighting the strain of the pandemic on even well-equipped countries. The spike in serious cases, as older people make up an increasing proportion of patients amid a broader resurgence, marks a sharp turn for a country that was seen as successful in crushing one of the worst early outbreaks of the new coronavirus outside China. Fewer than 10 intensive-care beds were available in the greater Seoul area, a metropolis of 26 million people, as of Tuesday, health authorities said. Officials do not give daily numbers, which can fluctuate widely.

Another Odisha Minister Tests Positive | Odisha minister of textile and handicrafts, Padmini Dian, on Thursday said she has tested positive for COVID-19, and was undergoing home isolation. Dian is the third minister in the state to have contracted the disease. Earlier, higher education minister Arun Kumar Sahoo, and labour minister Susant Singh were diagnosed with the infection. "I undertook sample tests after developing mild fever and came to know that I have contracted COVID-19 on Thursday morning. I am curretly undergoing home isolation," she said. 

Singapore Detects New COVID-19 Clusters | Singapore health authorities have detected new COVID-19 clusters at foreign worker dormitories previously found to be clear of the infection, highlighting the challenge in containing the spread of the highly infectious virus. The vast majority of Singapore's nearly 57,000 cases are from cramped dormitories that house more than 300,000 mostly South Asian workers employed in sectors such as construction and ship-building. 

Polycarbonate sheets have been installed as a divider between two seats in the Himachal Pradesh assembly ahead of the 10-day monsoon session scheduled from September 7. These are among many other precautions being taken to avoid the spreading of the novel coronavirus. 

Shimla: Polycarbonate sheets being installed as a divider between two seats in the Himachal Pradesh assembly ahead of the 10-day monsoon session scheduled from 7th Sept. Assembly Secretariat also held an All-party meeting today & reviewed preparations in wake of #COVID19 pandemic pic.twitter.com/knVgR2ztAe

— ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2020

Early Vaccine Results Show No Major Safety Issue | Early results from an experimental coronavirus vaccine show no major safety problems and suggest that it spurs the desired immune system responses, researchers reported on Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine. The US government has awarded Novavax, a company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USD 1.6 billion to help develop and make the vaccine, which is given as two shots, three weeks apart. READ MORE

A Sneak Peak into Metro Preparations | As Delhi Metro is all set to resume its services from 7 September, CNN-News18 gives you a sneak peak into how your Metro travel will look like post lockdown.

As Delhi Metro is set to resume its services from 7 Sept.

CNN-News18's @Arunima24 gets you this report on how Metro travel will look post lockdown. pic.twitter.com/AjoAgssMWm

— CNNNews18 (@CNNnews18) September 3, 2020

Himachal's Covid Tally Climbs to 6,482 | Himachal Pradesh's Covid-19 case tally rises to 6,482 including 1,649 active cases, 4,742 recovered cases and 44 deaths, the State Health Department said. 

Rita Bahuguna Joshi Tests Positive | Former Uttra Pradesh Minister Rita Bahuguna Joshi has tested positive for coronavirus, sources confirmed. Joshi has left for Lucknow from Prayagraj after tsting positive. She will be admitted to PGI Lucknow for treatment.