Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India Reported 16,326 New Cases, 666 Deaths On Saturday

COVID-19 live news: India witnessed a massive jump in its daily COVID-19 deaths (666) as Kerala revised its data with 291 more deaths added to the state's count.

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India Reported 16,326 New Cases, 666 Deaths On Saturday

COVID cases in India: Currently, there are 1,73,728 active cases in India. (File)

New Delhi:

India on Saturday reported 16,326 new cases of COVID-19, which took its overall tally to 3,41,59,562. The country also witnessed a massive jump in its daily COVID-19 deaths (666) as Kerala revised its data with 291 more deaths added to the state's count. Currently, there are 1,73,728 active cases in the country, the lowest in 233 days, according to the Union health ministry's data updated on Saturday.

Meanwhile, a day after India crossed the landmark figure of administering 100 crore vaccine doses, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised vaccine manufacturers for playing a major role in the success story of the country. He met with Indian vaccine manufacturers and appreciated their hard work and the confidence they had given during the pandemic.

Here are the LIVE updates on coronavirus cases:

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Russia's St. Petersburg goes into lockdown from Oct 30-Nov 7

Following the COVID-19 situation in Russia, restaurants, cafes and non-essential shops will be closed in St. Petersburg city of the country from October 30 until November 7, according to the decree signed by Governor Alexander Beglov on Saturday.

"From October 30 to November 7, the operation of retail facilities is banned (the operation of public catering enterprises - except takeaways and deliveries, catering at train stations, gas stations, as well as canteens at enterprises - is suspended)," said the document posted on the city administration's website, TASS reported on Saturday.
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Tamil Nadu Lockdown Extended, With Relaxation. Ban On Festivals Continues

The Tamil Nadu government on Saturday has further extended the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions till November 15 but allowed some relaxation. The ban on festivals and political events will, however, continue.

The state government had extended the lockdown till October 31 last month after a meeting headed by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin. It has now been extended for 15 more days starting November 1. (Read full story here)
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PM Modi Meets Vaccine Industry, Discusses Roadmap For Future Pandemics
A day after India crossed the landmark figure of 100 crore vaccinations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded vaccine manufacturers for playing a major role in the success story of the country. Read here.