Coronavirus Cases in India: The total number of recoveries has surged past the 78 lakh mark. (File)
India recorded 50,356 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours and 577 deaths linked to COVID-19, government data released this morning shows. There are now a total of 84,62,080 Covid cases in India where 1,25,562 people have lost their lives to the coronavirus disease since January 30, when the country reported its first COVID-19 case.
With 53,920 people having fought off the highly contagious disease there were 5,16,632 active coronavirus cases, data shows. The total number of recoveries has surged past the 78 lakh mark, pushing the recovery rate to 92.4 per cent. '
Here are the LIVE updates on Coronavirus cases:
COVID-19 negative report must for Haj pilgrims next year
Haj pilgrims will have to submit COVID-19 negative report 72 hours prior to their journey to Saudi Arabia in 2021, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Saturday.
Previously, there were 21 such embarking locations across the country.
Haj pilgrims will have to submit COVID-19 negative report 72 hours prior to their journey to Saudi Arabia in 2021, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Saturday.
After holding a meeting with the Haj Committee and other stake-holders, the minister for minority affairs told reporters that December 10 is the last date for submitting applications for Haj pilgrimage 2021.
"The applicants can apply online, off-line or through Haj mobile application as well. In view of the coronavirus pandemic, we are making it mandatory for all the pilgrims to submit their COVID-19 negative report of RT-PCR test.
The date of testing should be 72 hours prior to boarding a flight to Saudi Arabia," he said.
Mr Naqvi also said embarking points for Haj 2021 have been reduced to ten in view of the COVID-19 situation and the feedback received from Air India and other agencies.
Coronavirus: Puducherry Witnesses Drop In Daily COVID-19 Cases
Puducherry recorded a dip in the daily count of coronavirus cases with 73 fresh infections on Saturday, taking the overall tally to 35,744.
577 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
#IndiaFightsCorona#Unite2FightCorona
- Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) November 7, 2020
577 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours.
Of these, ten States/UTs account for nearly 83%. pic.twitter.com/MsesXgaL0s
#IndiaFightsCorona#Unite2FightCorona
- Ministry of Health (@MoHFW_INDIA) November 7, 2020
New Recoveries exceed New Cases continuously since the last 35 days.
In contrast to 50,356 new reported cases, 53,920 cases have recovered in the last 24 hours.https://t.co/gbozvyUxbhpic.twitter.com/xDT9xwYUCk
Coronavirus News: Bengal Tourism Minister Hospitalised After Testing Covid Positive
I am tested positive in both Rapid Antigen and RT-PCR report.
- Gautam Deb (@Gautamdebmic) November 7, 2020
Persons came in contact with me recently kindly get themselves tested .
I wish good health to all.
Spike In Covid Cases In Delhi Leads To zero Availability Of ICU Beds In Hospitals
As COVID-19 cases rise rapidly in the national capital, availability of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds is declining, with major COVID hospitals showing "zero availability" of ICU beds both with and without ventilators, exposing the plight of the health infrastructure. The latest figures in the Delhi government's corona mobile application show that out of 1,252 COVID-19 ICU beds with ventilators, 1,010 are occupied, which leaves only 241 vacant.
Covid Has Taught World Self-Reliance Is Necessary: PM Modi
The coronavirus pandemic has taught a lesson to the world that globalisation is important but being self-reliant is also necessary, said PM Modi.
Coronavirus: Odisha's COVID-19 Tally Rises To 3,00,140
Odisha's COVID-19 tally rises to 3,00,140 with 1,372 new cases, 17 fresh fatalities push toll to 1,410: Official.
Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan tests positive for COVID-19
Hon'ble Governor Shri Arif Mohammed Khan said :"I have tested positive for Covid19.But, there is no cause for concern. However, I request all those who had contact with me in NewDelhi last week to test for Covid, or be under observation to be on the safe side":PRO,KeralaRajBhavan
- Kerala Governor (@KeralaGovernor) November 7, 2020
ICU beds are still available in govt hospitals in Delhi. But since affluent people prefer private hospitals over govt hospitals so, they are facing problems in private hospitals: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on availability of ICU beds in hospitals.
Delhi government has added 500 COVID-19 beds, including 110 ICU beds in the govt hospitals across the national capital. In private hospitals, 685 more beds have been added: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain.
Coronavirus Deaths In Europe Cross 3 Lakh
A second coronavirus wave ploughed on relentlessly through Europe which reported more than 12 million cases and 300,000 deaths as swathes of Italy returned to lockdown and the British city of Liverpool trialled city-wide testing on Friday. The continent has become the new epicentre of the pandemic and a total of 300,688 deaths have been reported in Europe since the Covid-19 virus first hit, according to an AFP tally of health authorities figures.
Coronavirus: Arunachal's COVID-19 Tally Rises To 15,325 With 81 Fresh Cases
At least 81 more people, including five security personnel and six health workers, tested positive for COVID-19 in Arunachal Pradesh on Saturday, pushing the tally in the state to 15,325, an official said. Of the fresh cases, 15 were reported from the Capital Complex region, 16 from Shi-Yomi, nine from Lepa Rada, seven from Changlang and six from West Kameng district, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said.
In the present situation amid the COVID-19 pandemic, technology has played the most significant role, says PM Modi.
In the present situation amid #COVID19 pandemic, technology has played the most significant role. It has changed the way things are being conducted today. Virtual reality is becoming the working reality now: PM Narendra Modi https://t.co/cHFrL67zKW
- ANI (@ANI) November 7, 2020
Total 11,65,42,304 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 6th November. Of these, 11,13,209 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Coronavirus News: India Records 50,356 New Coronavirus Cases
India recorded 50,356 new coronavirus infections in the last 24 hours and 577 deaths linked to COVID-19, government data released this morning shows. There are now a total of 84,62,080 Covid cases in India where 1,25,562 people have lost their lives to the coronavirus disease since January 30, when the country reported its first COVID-19 case.
COVID-19: 1607 New Cases, 6 Deaths In Telangana
Telangana recorded 1,607 fresh coronavirus cases taking the tally to2.48 lakh while six more deaths pushed the toll to 1,372. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most number of cases with 296, followed by Rangareddy 115 and Medchal Malkajgiri 113, a government bulletin said on Saturday providing data as of 8 PM on November 6.
Assam's COVID-19 Tally Reaches 2,08,389 With 335 New Cases
Assam reported 335 new COVID-19 cases and 926 discharges on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,08,389, said State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The total number of cases include 2,00,381 discharges and 938 deaths. The number of active cases stands at 7,067.
Coronavirus: With 356 New Cases, Jharkhand's Tally Reaches 1,03,899
Jharkhand reported 356 new COVID-19 cases and 401 recoveries on Friday, taking the total number of cases to 1,03,899, said State Health Department. The total number of cases in the state include 98,365 recoveries, 895 deaths, and 4,639 active cases. Meanwhile, the coronavirus cases in India crossed the 84-lakh, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare''s data on Friday.
COVID-19: Odisha Schools To Remain Closed Till December 31
The Odisha government has decided not to reopen schools in the state for the rest of the remaining year. All schools in Odisha would remain closed till December 31, 2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic, according to the official notice.
US Cancer Patient Carried Coronavirus For 105 Days With No Symptoms: Study
While most people infected with the novel coronavirus actively shed the pathogen for about eight days, scientists have reported an unusual case of a blood cancer patient who carried the virus for about 105 days, "and remained infectious for at least 70", without experiencing any symptoms the entire time.
US Sees Record 1,27,000 New Coronavirus Cases In A Day: Report
The United States has set a third straight daily record for new Covid-19 infections, notching more than 127,000 cases, John Hopkins University reported Friday. And the death toll as of 8:30 pm (0130 GMT) over the past 24 hours was 1,149, the Baltimore-based university said.
Assam COVID-19 tally reaches 2,08,389 with 335 new cases
Assam reported 335 new COVID-19 cases and 926 discharges on Friday, taking the total number of cases in the state to 2,08,389, said State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
The total number of cases include 2,00,381 discharges and 938 deaths. The number of active cases stands at 7,067.
COVID-19 daily cases in France cross 60,000
France has confirmed a new record of 60,486 COVID-19 cases within 24 hours on Friday, beating Thursday's tally of 58,046 cases, official data showed.
The cumulative number of people who caught the coronavirus stood at 1,661,853, the world's fifth highest tally, according to figures posted on the government's coronavirus information website.
Since the outbreak, France reported 39,865 deaths because of the coronavirus after 828 new patients died in one day.
Second COVID-19 wave likely in December: Rajasthan Health Minister
Rajasthan Health Minister Dr. Raghu Sharma has said that experts believe that the second wave of COVID-19 may come before December 15, hence, people need to be cautious and follow all protocols.
"Experts believe that the second wave may come prior to December 15 this year, so people have to be very cautious, wear masks, maintain social distance and wash hands frequently to keep themselves safe," said Mr Sharma.
Russia says rise in COVID-19 cases "alarming"
The Kremlin said it was alarmed by a rise in COVID-19 cases, but it was too early to judge the effectiveness of its policy of trying to contain the disease without a full lockdown.
Russia reported a record daily tally of 20,582 new cases, taking its total to 1,733,440 - the world's fourth largest behind the United States, India and Brazil.
"The trend is alarming, the pandemic is developing," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call. "The situation is being carefully monitored and analysed, and measures taken collectively... taking into account the specifics of a given region," he added.
Coronavirus Deaths In Europe Cross 3 Lakh, Over 12 Million Cases RecordedA second coronavirus wave ploughed on relentlessly through Europe which reported more than 12 million cases and 300,000 deaths as swathes of Italy returned to lockdown and the British city of Liverpool trialled city-wide testing on Friday.
Delhi Crosses 7,000 Daily Coronavirus Cases
The national capital reported 7,178 coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours - the highest number of cases since the pandemic reached the city earlier this year. Until now the number of per day COVID-19 cases in Delhi had never breached the 7,000-mark.
For last three days, Delhi had been reporting over 6,000 coronavirus cases daily. The second-biggest spike in cases was on November 4, when the city reported 6,842 cases.
The cases are now at 4,23,831. Government data shows 64 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, and the death rate stands at 1.6 per cent, while the recovery rate is 89 per cent.
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