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Nov 21, 2020 07:23 AM IST | Source: Moneycontrol.com
Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Chhattisgarh COVID-19 tally zooms to 2.19 lakh with 1,842 new cases; 19 more die
Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Total COVID-19 cases in India have risen to 90 lakh. There are 4,43,794 active cases in the country.
Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Today is the 243rd day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown to help curb the novel coronavirus pandemic. So far, India has recorded 90,04,365 confirmed COVID-19 cases, including 1,32,162 deaths. A total of 84,28,409 people have recuperated from COVID-19 so far. There are 4,43,794 active cases in the country as of date, which comprises 4.93 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 93.60 percent. 'Unlock 6.0' is underway. Globally, more than 5.74 crore people have been infected by the coronavirus and 13.69 lakh have died so far. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest updates:
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Coronavirus in Chhattisgarh LIVE Updates | Chhattisgarh records 1,842 new coronavirus cases
With 1,842 new COVID-19 cases and 19 more deaths, Chhattisgarh's caseload rose to 2,19,404 and death toll reached 2,691 yesterday, a health official said. The number of people who have recovered increased to 1,96,896 after 108 people were discharged from hospitals while 1,177 patients completed their home isolation during the day. The state now has 19,817 active cases, the official informed. (PTI)
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Hello and welcome to Moneycontrol’s LIVE coverage of the novel coronavirus pandemic and its socio-economic impact.
The COVID-19 outbreak has spread across 191 countries and territories. Today is the 243rd day since India implemented a nationwide lockdown. ‘Unlock 6.0’ is underway. Yet, many states have extended the lockdown period.
Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for the latest updates through the day.