COVID-19: 78,761 New Cases, 948 Deaths In Last 24 Hrs In India
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India on Sunday, 30 August, reported 78,761 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the country to 35,42,734. The death toll increased by 948 to 63,498.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 7,65,302 active cases across the country, while 27,13,934 patients have been discharged, and one had migrated.
Karnataka BJP President Nalinkumar Kateel, on Sunday said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been admitted to hospital with no symptoms.
- Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Pratap Khachariyawas on Sunday, 30 August, said that he has tested positive for coronavirus
Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Satish Mahana on Saturday said that he has tested positive for coronavirus - The recent rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Delhi has led to a 35 percent increase in the demand for beds since July-end
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Unlock 4.0: Metro Rail to Be Allowed in Graded Manner From 7 Sept
The Government of India on Saturday, 29 August, announced guidelines for ‘Unlock 4’ which will come into effect on 1 September and to be in force till 30 September. According to the guidelines, Metro rail services will be allowed to operate with effect from 7 September in a graded manner, said the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MOHUA)/Ministry of Railways (MOR), in consultation with the MHA.
India Records Over 78,700 New COVID-19 Cases
India on Sunday, 30 August, reported 78,761 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the country to 35,42,734. The death toll increased by 948 to 63,498.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 7,65,302 active cases across the country, while 27,13,934 patients have been discharged, and one had migrated.
Telangana Reports 2,924 New COVID-19 Cases
Telangana reported 2,924 new COVID-19 positive cases, 1,638 recoveries and 10 deaths on August 29, taking the total number of cases to 1,23,090 in the state.
Arunchal's COVID-19 Cases Climb to Almost 4,000
Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 caseload climbs to 3,877 with 132 more people testing positive, active case count 1,116, said the health department.
161 Police Personnel Test Positive For COVID-19
At least 161 police personnel were found COVID-19 positive and one died in the last 24 hours in Maharashtra.
K'taka BJP President Tests COVID-19 Positive
Karnataka BJP President Nalinkumar Kateel, on Sunday, 30 August said that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been admitted to hospital with no symptoms.
10 Gujarat ATS Personnel Test Positive For Coronavirus
Ten Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad personnel, who were investigating into the alleged attempt to kill BJP leaders have tested positive for coronavirus, an official told PTI on Sunday, 30 August.
Delhi Govt Extends Functioning of 1 Weekly Market Per Day Per Zone on Trial Basis
The Delhi government on Sunday, 30 August, extended the functioning of one weekly market per day per zone in all three municipal corporations/New Delhi Municipal Council/Delhi Cantonment Board, on a trial basis for a week till 6 September, ANI reported.
Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Tests COVID-19 Positive
Rajasthan Cabinet Minister Pratap Khachariyawas took to Twitter on Sunday, 30 August, to state that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Staff Members Test COVID Positive, Chhattisgarh CM To Be in Isolation
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel tweeted on Sunday, 30 August that he will isolated himself for the coming four days as two of his staff members have tested positive for coronavirus.
Tamil Nadu Extends Lockdown Till 30 Sept With Major Relaxations
The Tamil Nadu government on Sunday, 30 August, extended the lockdown till 30 September with several relaxations. A statement issued by the government said that buses, places of worship and shopping malls will function from 1 September.
The statement also said that e-pass system for travelling within the state has been scrapped. The state will not witness Sunday lockdowns anymore.
Further, hotels, resorts and recreation clubs, playgrounds (without spectators) have been allowed to function.