Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India's Covid-19 Tally Crosses 49 Lakh-mark, Death Toll Tops 80,000; WHO Delivers Europe Death Warning as Cases Spike

U.N. SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres will use his annual address to world leaders next week to push for a global ceasefire until the end of 2020 so countries can fight the coronavirus pandemic, but…

Israel Second Lockdown Amid Rising Cases Leaves Economy Staggering | The imposition of the second lockdown in Israel has left the country staggering, with fears that three weeks of shuttered businesses and restricting people to their homes could devastate livelihoods. The prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said hospital heads had warned the healthcare system would be overburdened if infection rates continue to rise. Netanyahu added people will be forced to remain within 500 metres from their homes, with exceptions for lone exercise.

AstraZeneca Covid-19 Vaccine Trial in US on Hold Even as UK Resumes Tests after Halt: Sources | AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine trial remains on hold in the United States pending a US investigation into a serious side effect in Britain even as other trials of the vaccine resume, sources familiar with the details told Reuters. AstraZeneca on Saturday said it had restarted its trial in Britain after regulators completed their review of a serious side effect in one trial participant there. This was the first indication that the US trial will remain on hold until the US Food and Drug Administration and a safety panel investigate the case.

India Sees Daily Jump of Over 1,000 Deaths for 14 days in a Row | In a worrying trend, India has reported a daily jump of more than 1,000 deaths for 14 days in a row. Today, India's coronavirus tally crossed the 49 lakh-mark with an increase of 83,809 new cases and 1,054 deaths in last 24 hours. The total infections now stand at 49,30,237.  

Authorities instructed people in Gresik regency, East Java to dig graves for those who have succumbed to the disease caused by the novel coronavirus as punishment for refusing to wear face masks.

India’s Covid-19 Positivity Rate Stands at 7.8% Today | India’s Covid-19 positivity rate today stands at 7.8%, a dip from Monday. The positivity rate on Monday was over 9%. India also crossed 80,000 coronavirus deaths today. Meanwhile, India reported 83,800 new coronaviruses in the last 24 hours, the lowest in six days and below 90,000 for the first time in five days.

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India Reports Over 83,000 Fresh Cases, Total Tally Breaches 49 lakh-mark | India's Covid-19 case tally crosses 49-lakh mark with a spike of 83,809 new cases and 1,054 deaths in last 24 hours. The total case tally stands at 49,30,237 including 9,90,061 active cases, 38,59,400 cured/discharged/migrated & 80,776 deaths: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.

South Korea Will Secure an Early Supply of Coronavirus Vaccines for 60% of Population | South Korea will secure early supply of the novel coronavirus vaccines for 30 million people, or 60% of its population, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun told a cabinet meeting. While authorities would like to inoculate the country’s entire population of 52 million, uncertainty around the vaccine’s safety, efficacy and development was limiting South Korea’s investment, Chung said.

Coronavirus Cases Rise by 1,407 in Germany | Confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany rose by 1,407 to 261,762, data from the Robert Koch Institute for infectious diseases showed. The death toll rose by 12 to 9,362, the tally showed.

Australia's Covid-19 Epicentre Reports no Deaths from Virus for First Time in 2 Months |  Australia's second-most populous state Victoria, the country's COVID-19 epicentre, reported zero deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours, a milestone not recorded for two months. Victoria state said 42 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, a small increase from the figure posted one day earlier and well below the peak of more than 700 infections detected in August.

Since their reports were awaited, they decided to undergo rapid antigen test on Monday morning and their reports came negative, an official said.

Researchers Trial Inhaled Versions of Oxford and Imperial Covid-19 Vaccine Candidates | Inhaled versions of COVID-19 vaccine candidates developed by Oxford University and Imperial College will be trialled to see if they deliver a localised immune response in the respiratory tract, British researchers said. The Oxford and Imperial vaccines are both being tested in trials through intramuscular injection, but scientists from Imperial said that vaccines delivered via inhalation could potentially deliver a more specialised response.

Coronavirus Cases in Midwestern United States Reach an All-time High | Case numbers surged in the Northeast this spring. They spiked early this summer in the South and the West. And now, even as parts of the country experience rapid improvement, reports of new infections have soared in the Midwest, reported the New York Times. 

US Reports 193,705 Deaths from Coronavirus | The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 6,503,030 cases of the new coronavirus, an increase of 35,549 cases from its previous count, and said the number of deaths had risen by 510 to 193,705.

Global Stocks Rally as Covid-19 Vaccines Lift Hope, Dollar Eases | The dollar weakened and world stock markets rallied on encouraging signs of progress in developing a COVID-19 vaccine, while several multi-billion dollar deals also helped lift the spirit of investors after the downdraft in the past two weeks. Gold jumped almost 1% as the dollar slid and bond yields were stable as investors gauge how the U.S. Federal Reserve will put its new approach to monetary policy into practice and keep its dovish stance at this week's policy meeting.

Mamata Banerjee said the proposals of the 'Global Advisory Board' will be discussed in detail during a meeting with puja committees on September 25.

Global Coronavirus Toll Nears 30 Million | There are nearly 30 million coronavirus cases worldwide, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker, with 29,136,553 confirmed so far. The number of deaths has passed 925,000.

Pig Pandemic Adds to German Pork Sector Pain as Exports Banned | An outbreak of African Swine Fever threatens to keep German pork locked in the European Union with China, South Korea and Japan all banning shipments, a major setback in an already challenging year for meat producers following COVID-19 outbreaks at plants.

Chinese Virologist Claims Coronavirus Was Man-Made In Wuhan’s Laboratory

Mainland China Recorded Eight New Cases | Mainland China reported eight new Covid-19 cases, down from 10 cases a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said. The National Health Commission said all new reported cases were imported infections involving travellers from overseas. The commission also reported nine new asymptomatic cases, down from 39 a day earlier.

The Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha Secretariats had issued a detailed set of guidelines for MPs, their personal staff and parliamentary employees, stating that a Covid-19 test report is mandatory for…

No New Cases Recorded in New Zealand | New Zealand reported no new cases of Covid-19 spread in the community. The three new cases diagnosed in the country were all in travelers returning to New Zealand, all of whom are in quarantine at managed isolation facilities.

Canada's Trudeau Worried About Uptick in Virus Cases | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that Canada was "not out of the woods" with the coronavirus, urging citizens to be vigilant amid an uptick in virus cases nationwide. The country recorded more than 1,300 cases over the weekend -- a level not seen since early summer.

WHO Delivers Europe Death Warning as Infections Hit New High | Europe will face a rising death toll from the coronavirus during autumn, the World Health Organization warned as the number of daily infections around the world hit a record high. Israel is among the countries battling a new spike, announcing a three-week lockdown from Friday when people will not be allowed more than 500 metres from their homes. 

Odisha Hospitals Asked to Designate Min 50 % Beds for Covid Treatment | All private hospitals having bed strength of 30 or above, located in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Sambalpur, Berhampur & Rourkela Municipal Corporation limits shall mandatorily designate a minimum 50% of their general beds & 80% of ICUs for treatment of COVID19 patients, said the Odisha government.