Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi Tests Positive for Covid-19

7,103 New Covid-19 in Uttar Pradesh | In Uttar Pradesh, 7,103 fresh Covid-19 positive cases along with 76 deaths reported today. Lucknow, the state capital, has reported 1,181 fresh cases along with 16 deaths in last 24 hours.

Manipur Reports 109 Nw Covid-19 Cases | Manipur recorded 109 new Covid-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 7,579 including 44 deaths, 6,002 recoveries and 1,533 active cases, as per State Health Department.

Nepal Records Highest Single-day Spike in Covid-19 Cases | Nepal has reported the highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 1,454 new infections, taking the country's total count to 51,919. The country also recorded five more deaths due to the infection, taking the country's toll to 322. The Ministry of Health and Population said that 1,454 persons were diagnosed with the novel coronavirus across the country in the past 24 hours.

9,999 New Covid-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh | In Andhra Pradesh, 9,999 new Covid-19 cases have been reported, along with 77 deaths due to the infection. The total cases in the state rise to 5,47,686, out of which 96,191 are active. The total recoveries stand at 4,46,716 and death toll at 4,779.

India's reported mortality rate -- calculated by the number of deaths per 100 confirmed cases -- is surprisingly low compared to other countries with high infection rates.

Union Minister Suresh Angadi Tests Covid-19 Positive | Union Minister of State for Railways, Suresh Angadi, has tested positive for Covid-19.

I have tested #Covid19 positive today. I am doing fine. Taking the advise of doctors.

Requesting all those who have come in close contact with me in the last few days to monitor their health and get tested in case of any symptoms. @PMOIndia

— Suresh Angadi (@SureshAngadi_) September 11, 2020

Delhi Assembly Speaker Undergoes Covid-19 Test Ahead of Session | Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel and other members of the legislative assembly undergo RT-PCR test for Covid-19, ahead of a one-day session of the assembly on September 14.

Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel and other members of the legislative assembly undergo RT-PCR test for #COVID19, ahead of a one-day session of the assembly on 14th September pic.twitter.com/MaWKYwgDC9

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2020

Dilip Ghosh’s remarks came on a day when West Bengal reported over 3,000 Covid-19 positive cases and 41 fatalities. Kolkata Police Commissioner Anuj Sharma, too, tested positive for the fatal virus as…

Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu Takes Covid-19 Test | Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu today underwent a compulsory Covid-19 test, ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament that starts on September 14. It is mandatory for every member to undergo the Covid-19 (RT-PCR) test before attending the Monsoon Session, an advisory issued to all Rajya Sabha members said. The members have been asked to get their test done within 72 hours before the commencement of the session. They can get themselves tested at the Parliament House complex or at any hospital or laboratory authorised by the government.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said that although there were only a handful of testing laboratories in the state when the outbreak began,their number has now grown to 550.

The AIADMK said 75-year old Chandran is the son of MGR's elder brother M G Chakrapani and he was treated at Rajiv Gandhi Government General hospital in Chennai for COVID-19.

'Covid-19 Infection Higher in Hospital Cleaners than ICU Staff' | Contrary to expectations, hospital cleaners are at the higher risk of getting the Covid-19 infection, compared to intensive care unit (ICU) clinicians, say researchers. The study, published in the journal Thorax, revealed that infection risk was highest among cleaners, acute and general medicine clinicians, and those of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Mohalla Clinics to Start Covid-19 Testing | Mohalla clinics in the city have been instructed to start COVID-19 testing with immediate effect as part of the Delhi government's strategy to ramp up testing amid a surge in coronavirus cases here. According to an order issued on September 10 by Dr Shalley Kamra, state nodal officer of the Aam Aadmi Mohalla Clinic (AAMC), tests will happen on all working days between 2 pm and 5 pm.

Community Transmission in May? Even as the government continues to remain coy on community transmission of coronavirus in the country, Professor Giridhar Babu, an epidemiologist who is also member of the National Task Force Research group, has said that community transmission may have taken place in containment zones of metros as early as May. Click here for a detailed report.

Delhi Metro Resumes Services | Delhi Metro's Red Line, Violet Line and Green Line resumed services on Thursday after being closed for 172 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic, officials said. Yellow Line and Rapid Metro were the first to reopen on Monday, followed by Blue Line and Pink Line on Wednesday. Click here for a detailed report.

Punjab Records Highest Covid Death Rate | Punjab records the highest Covid-19 mortality rate in India. State Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu says, without a vaccine, the only prevention is taking precautions. Most Covid-19 related deaths here are attributable to comorbidities and other lifestyle diseases.

In a letter to states and union territories (UTs), Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has emphasised that availability of adequate and uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen is an important pre…

This is very strange. In the name of Covid-19, they should reduce the fees, not levy more. I am going to take adequate actions against it: Karnataka Education Minister S Suresh Kumar on private schools to charge Covid-19 fees.

Earlier, Finance Minister Thomas Isaac had tested positive for the pathogen. Jayarajan, who was in the primary contact of Isaac, was under quarantine at his home in Kannur.

Covid-19 testing being conducted in rural areas of Ludhiana via Community Health Centre (CHC).  

Punjab: #COVID19 testing being conducted in rural areas of Ludhiana via Community Health Centre (CHC).

Medical Officer, CHC, Sidhwan Bet village says, "Testing in these centres has benefited people living in rural areas. We also set up camps for people in containment zones." pic.twitter.com/RUzdaOp4VH

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2020

The country had recorded over 95,000 cases on Wednesday and Thursday. India's Covid-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23 and it went past 40 lakh on September 5.

Mandatory Testing for MLAs: Delhi Assembly Speaker | We have made it mandatory to have every MLA tested for Covid-19 before they attend session. RT-PCR test will also be done on media persons attending the session. The agenda for discussion is not finalised yet. There will be no Question Hour: Ram Niwas Goel, Delhi Assembly Speaker.

Delhi Metro Services to Start at 6 AM on Sunday | This Sunday, September 13, Delhi Metro operations will start at 6 AM on all sections. Starting next Sunday, September 20, regular timings as per earlier time table with services starting at 8 AM on Phase 3 sections (on Sundays) will continue: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).

Fix Reasonable Rates for Ambulances: SC to States | The Supreme Court expresses its concern over inflated charges of ambulances and directs states to fix reasonable prices for ambulance services to Covid-19 patients.

Covid-19 testing being conducted in rural areas of Kalaburagi in Karnataka via Primary Health Centers (PHC). 

Karnataka: COVID19 testing being conducted in rural areas of Kalaburagi via Primary Health Centers (PHC).

Administrative Medical Officer, PHC Kalhangarga says, "We will test patients coming to OPDs according to their symptoms. RT-PCR testing compulsory for symptomatic patients" pic.twitter.com/Gp3RMjf91h

— ANI (@ANI) September 11, 2020

Update | Himachal Pradesh records 22 new Covid-19 positive cases today, taking the total cases in the state to 8,512 including 2,706 active cases, 5,726 recoveries and 66 deaths: State Health Department.

In view of the issue of guidelines for phased re-opening by Centre, Unlock 4, the Assam Govt has decided that a person, who travels to any location outside state and returns to state within 96 hours of departure, will not be required to undergo quarantine of 10 days: Govt of Assam.

In view of difficulties regarding cremation of Covid-19 positive patients, it's decided that expenditure up to Rs 5,000 will be allowed in case of death of Covid-19 patients, towards cremation expenses, if relatives don't receive body or can't bear cremation expenses: Assam Govt.

Update | 189 more Maharashtra police personnel tested Covid-19 positive while one died, in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the police force rise to 18,405 including 3,612 active cases, 14,608 recoveries & 185 deaths till date: Maharashtra Police

As part of domestic operations on September 10, there have been 1,308 Departures; 1,32,293 passengers have been handled. Also, there have been 1,308 Arrivals; 1,32,157 passengers handled: Union Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri.