Coronavirus cases: The number of fatalities stood at 1,10,586 after 730 deaths were registered in a day.
India's coronavirus tally has surged to 72.39 lakh cases after a fresh spike of 63,509 infections in the last 24 hours, the government data showed this morning. The number of fatalities stood at 1,10,586 after 730 deaths were registered in a day. About 63 lakh patients in the country have recovered so far; 74,632 patients have recovered since yesterday. On Tuesday, the country - second-worst affected by the pandemic - recorded an increase of 55,342 infections, the lowest one-day surge in nearly two months.
Here are the updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases:
Coronavirus News: Jharkhand Reports 701 New COVID-19 Cases
Jharkhand's COVID-19 tally mounted to 93,736 as 701 more people tested positive for the infection, a health department official said on Wednesday. Seven more patients succumbed to the disease, taking the state's coronavirus death toll to 805, he said. Of the fresh fatalities, four were recorded in Ranchi, two in Dhanbad and one in Chatra.
Coronavirus: Odisha's COVID-19 Tally Climbs To 2,59,541
Odisha's COVID-19 tally surged to 2,59,541 on Wednesday as 2,604 people tested positive for the disease, while 15 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 1,072, a health department official said. The state's quarantine centres reported 1,511 infections and the remaining cases were detected during contact tracing.
Vaccine Expected Early Next Year, From More Than One Source: Minister
A vaccine against coronavirus is expected to be available in India by early next year and there could be vaccines from more than one source, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan today. "We're expecting that early next year, we should have vaccine in the country from maybe more than one source. Our expert groups are already formulating and devising strategies to plan on how to roll out the distribution of the vaccines in the country, who do we give the vaccine first and then of course we are strengthening the cold chain facilities," Dr Harsh Vardhan said during a meeting of the Group of Ministers. Read Here
COVID-19 Deaths In Puducherry Climbs To 568
A 36-year-old man succumbed to coronavirus in Puducherry on Wednesday, raising deaths to 568 in the union territory. Director of Health and Family Welfare S Mohan Kumar said in a release that 246 new cases were identified at the end of examination of 4,521 samples, pushing the caseload to 32,245.
"Virus Ko Acha Lagta Hai Jab...": Centre's Warning As Festivals, Winter Near
The coronavirus will take advantage of us if we do not follow social distancing norms during the forthcoming holiday season, the government said Tuesday in a warning to the public ahead of weeks of festivals and winter holidays. During today's press briefing on the Covid situation the government also referred to a "stabilisation" of trends, pointing to a "constant downward trend" in the positivity rate. Read Here
Coronavirus News: 63,509 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India In A Day
India's coronavirus tally has surged to 72.39 lakh cases after a fresh spike of 63,509 infections in the last 24 hours, the government data showed this morning. The number of fatalities stood at 1,10,586 after 730 deaths were registered in a day. About 63 lakh patients in the country have recovered so far; 74,632 patients have recovered since yesterday. Read Here
1,446 New COVID-19 Cases In Telangana
Telangana registered 1,446 fresh coronavirus cases and eight related fatalities, taking the tally of infections in the state to 2.16 lakh. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for 252 of the fresh cases, followed by Rangareddy 135, Medchal Malkajgiri 131 and other districts, a state government bulletin said on Wednesday, providing data as of 8 PM on October 13.
Coronavirus: Mizoram Records 10 New COVID-19 Cases
As many as 10 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the last 24 hours from Mizoram, the State's Information and Public Relations Department (DIPR) informed on Wednesday. At present, there 119 active cases of COVID-19 in the state.
Coronavirus News: 13 New Cases Push COVID-19 Tally Of Andamans To 4,036
The COVID-19 tally in Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 4,036 as 13 more people have tested positive for the infection in the Union Territory, a health department official said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus: 63,509 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 730 Deaths In 24 Hours
India's coronavirus tally has surged to 72.39 lakh cases after a fresh spike of 63,509 infections in the last 24 hours, the government data showed this morning. The number of fatalities stood at 1,10,586 after 730 deaths were logged in the last 24 hours.
47 Per Cent COVID-19 Deaths In India Aged Below 60 Years: Centre
About 47 per cent of the COVID-19 deaths in the country have been recorded among those aged below 60 years, the Centre said on Tuesday and cautioned against any laxity towards taking precautions, stating that respiratory diseases escalate in winter.
Assam Covid Curve "Flattening": Health Minister, Durga Puja SOP Released
The coronavirus curve in Assam has begun to flatten, the state government said Tuesday, pointing to a steep decline in the positivity rate - from over 8 per cent in mid-September to 1.41 per cent yesterday. The state also pointed to a high recovery rate - around 85 per cent, which compares favourably with the national average of 86.8 per cent. Read Here
Coronavirus News: 50 New Cases Of COVID-19 Were Reported In Sikkim
50 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the State in the past 24 hours. With two more covid related deaths reported today, the total tally has now reached 59: Government of Sikkim
Cinema halls in Kolkata gear up to resume operations as per the new guidelines issued by the central government amid COVID-19. Cinema halls have been allowed to operate in the country with 50% seating from 15th October.
US Pharma Firm Eli Lilly Pauses Covid Antibody Treatment Trial Over Safety Concern
US pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly on Tuesday paused a late-stage trial of its experimental lab-produced antibody treatment against Covid-19 over an unspecified safety concern, the company said. "Lilly is supportive of the decision by the independent DSMB (data safety monitoring board) to cautiously ensure the safety of the patients participating in this study," a spokesperson told AFP in a statement.
India continues to report one of the lowest cases per million and lowest deaths per million in the world. India's recoveries are the highest in the world: Ministry of Health.
India continues to report one of the lowest cases per million & lowest deaths per million in the world. India's recoveries are the highest in the world: Ministry of Health pic.twitter.com/wXXnVSQS9i
- ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2020
Coronavirus News: Meghalaya Reported 67 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Fatalities On Tuesday
At least 67 more people tested positive for coronavirus in Meghalaya on Tuesday, pushing the state's tally to 7,841, an official said, reported news agency PTI. Four more persons have died due to COVID-19 on Tuesday, taking the death count to 68, Health Services Director Aman War said. The new COVID-19 cases were reported from East Khasi Hills district (45), West Garo Hills (10), Ri Bhoi district (5), two cases each from North Garo Hills and South Garo Hills district, and one case each from East Jaintia Hills, South West Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills district respectively.
At least 67 more people tested positive for coronavirus in Meghalaya on Tuesday, pushing the state's tally to 7,841, an official said, reported news agency PTI. Four more persons have died due to COVID-19 on Tuesday, taking the death count to 68, Health Services Director Aman War said. The new COVID-19 cases were reported from East Khasi Hills district (45), West Garo Hills (10), Ri Bhoi district (5), two cases each from North Garo Hills and South Garo Hills district, and one case each from East Jaintia Hills, South West Garo Hills and West Jaintia Hills district respectively.
