Coronavirus cases in India: The recovery rate now stands at 77.99 per cent.
Coronavirus Latest Updates: With 92,071 cases has push India's coronavirus tally to 48,46,427 the Union Health Ministry data this morning showed. The death count has risen to 79,722 with 1,136 more fatalities.
37,80,107 patients have recovered from the infection in the country.
Maharashtra remains the state hit hardest by the pandemic, followed by Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh. India is the country with the second-highest coronavirus caseload in the world after the United States.
The country's recovery rate now stands at 77.99 per cent, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) informed on Monday.
Here are the Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases:
Immunity Tea Bags, Sanitisers, Masks In MPs' Covid Kit, Sent By Speaker
All parliamentarians attending the monsoon session have been given COVID-19 kits to protect them from the raging pandemic. The 18-day session, which began today, will have numerous safety measures.
The kits, provided by the DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), were sent to the MPs on Sunday by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. Read more
Mizoram's COVID-19 tally rises to 1,428
Mizoram's COVID-19 caseload rose to 1,428 as 14 more people have tested positive for novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, an official said on Monday.
Of the 14 new cases, 11 were reported from Aizawl district, two from Saitual and one from Kolasib district, the official said.
Eight out of the 14 cases were locally transmitted cases. The remaining six patients have come from outside the state.
The number of active COVID-19 cases in the state now is 598 as 830 people have recovered from the disease, the official said, adding that Mizoram has so far not reported any COVID-19 death.
Telangana adds 1,417 new COVID-19 cases; 13 deaths take number to 974
Telangana reported 1,417 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the overall infection tally to 1,58,513, while the number of deaths rose to 974 with 13 more fatalities.
Out of the 1,417 fresh cases, 264 were reported from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), followed by Rangareddy (133), Karimnagar (108) and Sangareddy (107) districts, a state government bulletin said on Monday, providing data as of 8 pm on September 13.
The cumulative recovered cases stood at 1,27,007, while 30,532 were under treatment.
Israel to reimpose virus lockdown as WHO reports record cases
Israel said it will reimpose a national lockdown to battle a coronavirus surge, as the number of daily infections around the world reached a record high.
Britain, France, Austria and the Czech Republic also reported spikes, as global cases rapidly approached 29 million with more than 921,000 Covid-19 deaths, according to an AFP tally.
The Israel lockdown will last three weeks starting Friday, keeping people to within 500 metres (yards) of their homes. It is the first developed economy to take such drastic steps to contain a second wave of infections.
"I know these measures will exact a heavy price from all of us," said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
JustIn| 92,071 fresh COVID-19 cases in India, 1,136 deaths; total cases cross 48 lakh, 79,722 deaths
New Zealand to lift coronavirus curbs in most of country on September 21
New Zealand will lift coronavirus restrictions across the country on September 21, except in its biggest city, Auckland, which is the epicentre of a second wave of infections, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Monday.
Ardern said Auckland's restrictions would be reviewed next Monday. She also said the government would immediately ease all physical distancing requirements on planes, a boost for Air New Zealand, which has had to limit passengers on its planes for months.
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 927 to 260,355: Report
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 927 to 260,355, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for infectious diseases showed on Monday.
The reported death count rose by one to 9,350, the tally showed.
MPs have chosen path of duty during pandemic: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the parliament session is being held under special circumstances, and that the MPs have chosen the path of doing their duty in COVID-19 times.
WHO reports record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases
The World Health Organization reported a record one-day increase in global coronavirus cases on Sunday, with the total rising by 307,930 in 24 hours.
The biggest increases were from India, the United States and Brazil, according to the agency's website. Deaths rose by 5,537 to a total of 917,417.
India reported 94,372 new cases, followed by the US with 45,523 new infections and Brazil with 43,718.
#IndiaFightsCorona
- Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) September 14, 2020
The Centre's focussed, calibrated & effective strategies have manifested in high level of Recovery Rate (77.88%),& a sustained low Fatality Rate(1.65%).
There are some States/UTs reporting even better Recovery & Case Fatality Rates than the national average. pic.twitter.com/XYNevUaSXk
Fight coronavirus, not the Opposition or Kanagana Ranaut, Devendra Fadnavis tells Maharashtra CM
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis says Maharashtra accounts for 40 per cent total deaths in the country due to COVID-19, and Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray should fight against the virus rather than the opposition or actor Kangana Ranaut.
"Today in Maharashtra there are more than 10 lakh COVID-19 patients and our state accounts for 40 per cent total deaths in the country.... Firstly, our Chief Minister should fight against coronavirus rather than opposition or Kangana," says Mr Fadnavis.
Health Ministry's New Covid Protocols For Patients RecoveringAmid a massive surge in coronavirus cases across India, the government today released a set of fresh protocols for patients recovering from the highly contagious disease. After acute COVID-19 illness, the patients who have recovered may continue to report symptoms such as fatigue, body ache, cough, sore throat and difficulty in breathing, the Union Health Ministry said.
Donald Trump's plan to hold indoor rally prompts coronavirus warning
US President Donald Trump was due on Sunday to hold his first fully indoor rally in months, but local authorities warned the gathering could violate coronavirus restrictions on crowd sizes.
Indoor rallies during the pandemic have proven problematic for Trump, who was heavily criticized after one in June that was later linked to a spike in virus cases.
Plans for the rally in the Nevada city of Henderson on Sunday drew a rebuke from local authorities who noted events with more than 50 people are not allowed due to the coronavirus.
COVID-19: With 1,292 new cases, Assam's tally reaches 1,41,763
Assam recorded 1,292 COVID-19 cases on Sunday out of 15,515 tests done in the last 24 hours, said Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Health Minister.
The total number of cases is now at 1,41,763 including 1,10,882 recoveries, 30,409 active cases and 4,69 deaths.
Meanwhile, with 94,372 new COVID-19 cases in India, the national coronavirus count reached over 47 lakh, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.
Assam recorded 1,292 COVID-19 cases on Sunday out of 15,515 tests done in the last 24 hours, said Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Health Minister.
The total number of cases is now at 1,41,763 including 1,10,882 recoveries, 30,409 active cases and 4,69 deaths.
Meanwhile, with 94,372 new COVID-19 cases in India, the national coronavirus count reached over 47 lakh, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.
COVID-19: Punjab reports 2,628 new cases, 68 deaths
Punjab reported 2,628 new COVID-19 cases and 68 deaths on Sunday, taking the total number of cases to 79,679 in the state, the health department said.
"2,628 new COVID19 cases and 68 deaths reported in Punjab today, taking the total number of cases to 79,679, " the department informed.
Meanwhile, with 94,372 new COVID-19 cases across the country, the national coronavirus count reached over the 47-lakh, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.
With the latest spike, the total cases stand at 47,54,357 of which, 9,73,175 are active cases while 37,02,596 patients have been cured/discharged and migrated.
Punjab reported 2,628 new COVID-19 cases and 68 deaths on Sunday, taking the total number of cases to 79,679 in the state, the health department said.
"2,628 new COVID19 cases and 68 deaths reported in Punjab today, taking the total number of cases to 79,679, " the department informed.
Meanwhile, with 94,372 new COVID-19 cases across the country, the national coronavirus count reached over the 47-lakh, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.
With the latest spike, the total cases stand at 47,54,357 of which, 9,73,175 are active cases while 37,02,596 patients have been cured/discharged and migrated.
COVID-19: With 1,014 new cases, Jharkhand reports total 61,474 cases
Jharkhand reported 1,014 new COVID-19 cases, 1,509 recovered/ discharged cases and 11 deaths on Sunday, said the State Health Department.
The total cases in the state rose to 61,474 including 46,583 cases declared recovered and discharged and 555 deaths. Active cases stand at 14,336, according to the State Health Department.
Meanwhile, with 94,372 new COVID-19 cases in India, the national coronavirus count reached over 47 lakh, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.
With the latest spike, the total cases stand at 47,54,357 of which, 9,73,175 are active cases while 37,02,596 patients have been cured/discharged and migrated.
Jharkhand reported 1,014 new COVID-19 cases, 1,509 recovered/ discharged cases and 11 deaths on Sunday, said the State Health Department.
The total cases in the state rose to 61,474 including 46,583 cases declared recovered and discharged and 555 deaths. Active cases stand at 14,336, according to the State Health Department.
Meanwhile, with 94,372 new COVID-19 cases in India, the national coronavirus count reached over 47 lakh, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday.
With the latest spike, the total cases stand at 47,54,357 of which, 9,73,175 are active cases while 37,02,596 patients have been cured/discharged and migrated.
Coronavirus: Only Packed Food In Parliament Canteen Dring Monsoon Session Amid Covid
Members of Parliament (MPs) will be given packed food in the canteen during the Monsoon session. This is among the several measures that are being taken in this session in the wake of the coronavirus.
In this context, a menu has been issued from the canteen of the Parliament. As per the menu, there will be different types of packed breakfast in the canteen for the MPs.
At the same time, they will be able to get 4 categories of packed lunch, which include vegetarian food, South Indian, non-vegetarian, and combo meal. In addition, hygiene will be taken care of in the canteen.
In the wake of coronavirus, hand sanitizer machines have been installed. Arrangements have been made to sanitise the canteen and its kitchen.
The Monsoon Session of the Parliament is scheduled to commence on Monday and is slated to conclude on October 1. There will be no question hour and private members' business during the monsoon session.
Members of Parliament (MPs) will be given packed food in the canteen during the Monsoon session. This is among the several measures that are being taken in this session in the wake of the coronavirus.
In this context, a menu has been issued from the canteen of the Parliament. As per the menu, there will be different types of packed breakfast in the canteen for the MPs.
At the same time, they will be able to get 4 categories of packed lunch, which include vegetarian food, South Indian, non-vegetarian, and combo meal. In addition, hygiene will be taken care of in the canteen.
In the wake of coronavirus, hand sanitizer machines have been installed. Arrangements have been made to sanitise the canteen and its kitchen.
The Monsoon Session of the Parliament is scheduled to commence on Monday and is slated to conclude on October 1. There will be no question hour and private members' business during the monsoon session.
