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Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Second wave of COVID-19 likely in January-February, says Maharashtra government
Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Total COVID-19 cases in India have risen to 87 lakh. There are 4,84,547 active cases in the country.
Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Today is the 235th day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown to help curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. So far, India has recorded 87,28,795 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,28,668 deaths. A total of 81,15,580 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far. There are 4,84,547 active cases in the country as of date, which comprises 5.55 percent of the total caseload, the data stated. Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka have reported the highest number of cases. However, infections are rising rapidly in states like Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal. Yet, India’s recovery rate continues to rise and now stands at 92.97 percent. 'Unlock 6.0' is underway. Globally, more than 5.26 crore people have been infected by the coronavirus and 12.91 lakh have died so far. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest updates:
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Odisha reports 1,018 new COVID-19 cases
Thane district registers 535 new COVID-19 cases
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in India rise to 87,28,795
81,15,580 COVID-19 patients cured, discharged so far
4,84,547 reported active cases in India
COVID-19 death toll in India rises to 1,28,668
UK reports record daily total of 33,470 COVID-19 cases
Odisha reports 986 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus in the Philippines LIVE Updates | Philippines reports 1,902 new coronavirus cases, 31 more deaths
The Philippines' health ministry on Friday recorded 1,902 new coronavirus infections and 31 additional deaths. The ministry said total confirmed cases increased to 404,713 while deaths related to COVID-19 reached 7,752.
Coronavirus in Uttar Pradesh LIVE Updates | COVID-19 test mandatory for people coming to Lucknow from other states on Diwali
People coming to Lucknow from other states, particulary Delhi and its adjoining areas, for Diwali will have to mandatorily undergo COVID-19 test at bus stands, railway stations and the airport, an official said on Friday.
Thirteen teams of the Health Department have been deployed at all bus stands, railway stations and the airport for screening those coming to the state capital for Diwali and contact details of the passengers will also be noted down, Lucknow Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Sanjay Bhatnagar said.
All the suspected cases would be tested in their homes, Bhatnagar said, adding that this step was being taken to prevent the spread of coronavirus during the festive season.
Coronavirus in Delhi LIVE Updates | Earlier today, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the COVID-19 situation in the national capital will come under control in the next "seven to 10 days". "We are taking all the necessary measures," Kejriwal said.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | 66 Indian nationals tested COVID-19 positive in Sri Lanka
Sixty-six Indian nationals, all workers at a construction site in Sri Lanka's capital Colombo, have tested positive for COVID-19, a top health official said on Friday. They have been lodged in the north Colombo area where they were identified as the first level contacts of the positive cases from the fish market cluster, Colombo city's chief medical officer Dr Ruwan Wijemuni told news agency PTI.
Coronavirus Vaccine LIVE Updates | South Korean firm to produce 150 million doses a year of Russian COVID-19 vaccine: RDIF
Russia's sovereign wealth fund said today that it had signed a deal with South Korea's GL Rapha for the biotechnology firm to produce over 150 million doses per year of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine. The South Korean firm is expected to begin production next month, the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) said in a statement. The doses, produced in South Korea, will be intended for global distribution, it said. Developers of the Russian vaccine have said that the vaccine was found to be 92% effective at protecting people from COVID-19 according to interim trial results. (Reuters)
Coronavirus Vaccine LIVE Updates | Early testing of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by an Australian university and CSL has shown it to be safe and produce an antibody response, Minister for Health Greg Hunt said today. Pharmaceutical companies are racing to develop effective treatments for the disease amid a surge in COVID-19 cases that has killed over a million people and battered the world's economy. Several candidates including ones produced Pfizer and AstraZeneca are expected to imminently announce the results from last stage testing.
Read more | Australian COVID-19 vaccine candidate produces antibody response in early tests
Coronavirus in Odisha LIVE Updates | Odisha reports 1,018 new COVID-19 cases
At least 1,018 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Odisha, raising the tally to 3,07,004 today, while 12 fresh fatalities pushed the toll to 1,495, a health department official said. Of the 1,018 new cases, 585 were reported from various quarantine centres and the rest detected during contact tracing. All 30 districts in the coastal state have recorded less than 100 cases. (PTI)
Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates | Anticipating a second COVID-19 wave in January-February, the Maharashtra government has asked the authorities to ensure there is no complacency in testing and said labs should be functional in every district and municipal corporation limits. A circular from the government's health services directorate dated November 11 said a second wave of the pandemic is likely in January-February. The second wave is expected based on what is happening in Europe, it said. The circular said since October, the number of COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra has showed signs of decline. The second wave of the virus has hit many countries, especially those in Europe, it said. The circular said there should be no complacency in coronavirus testing and all labs will remain functional as per Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) guidelines. (PTI)
Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Tesla Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elon Musk on November 13 shared results of his COVID-19 tests, and said "something extremely bogus is going on". In a tweet, Musk said he tested positive on two rapid antigen tests, but tested negative on two other tests. In a later tweet, Musk said he had symptoms of a typical cold, and "nothing unusual so far".
Read more | Elon Musk shares results of his COVID-19 tests, says 'something extremely bogus is going on'
Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine arrives in India, clinical trials to begin soon: Report
The development comes at a time when Russia's Sputnik V, developed by the Gamalaya Centre, demonstrated an efficacy rate of 92 percent, according to interim trial results announced by the country's…