Maharashtra Govt Releases Guidelines For Hotels to Resume Services
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Maharashtra government on Friday, 11 September released SOPs and guidelines for hotels, lodges, and resorts, which have been permitted to fully resume operations in the state.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that amid the coronavirus pandemic all central government pensioners can submit a life certificate from 1 November to 31 December.
India on Friday, 11 September, reported 96,551 new cases of coronavirus, in what is the biggest one-day spike, taking the tally in the country to 45,62,415. The death toll increased by 1,209 to 76,271.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 9,43,480 active cases across the country, while 35,42,663 patients have been discharged, and one had migrated.
- The findings of ICMR’s national sero-survey have indicated that 0.73 percent of adults in India were exposed to SARS-CoV-2, amounting to 6.4 million infections, by early May, PTI reported
- The Supreme Court on Friday directed states to fix reasonable prices for ambulance services to COVID-19 patients
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has also begun operations on its magenta and grey lines from Friday
- A total of 5,40,97,975 samples have been tested for COVID-19 up to 10 September, of which 11,63,542 samples were tested on Thursday, the ICMR said
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India Might Have Had 6.4 Million COVID Infections by Early May: ICMR Sero Survey
The findings of ICMR’s national sero-survey have indicated that 0.73 percent of adults in India were exposed to SARS-CoV-2, amounting to 6.4 million infections, by early May, PTI reported
96,551 New COVID-19 Cases Take India’s Tally to 45.6 Lakh; Biggest One-Day Spike
India on Friday reported 96,551 new cases of coronavirus, in what is the biggest one-day spike, taking the tally in the country to 45,62,415. The death toll increased by 1,209 to 76,271.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 9,43,480 active cases across the country, while 35,42,663 patients have been discharged, and one had migrated.
'Unprecedented Surge in COVID-19 Recoveries': Health Ministry
The Health Ministry on Friday said that there has been an "unprecedented surge" in COVID-19 recoveries in the country.
“There is more than 100 percent increase in patients recovered and discharged in the past 29 days," it pointed out.
3,996 New COVID-19 Cases in Odisha; Tally Rises to Over 1.43 Lakh
Odisha on Friday recorded 3,996 new COVID-19 cases and 14 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 1,43,117 and the death toll to 605.
74% of Total Active Cases in Nine Most-Affected States: Centre
The Health Ministry on Friday pointed out that nearly 74 percent of the total active cases are in the nine most-affected states. Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh contribute more than 48 percent of the total active cases, it said.
Fix Reasonable Prices for Ambulance Services to COVID Patients: SC to States
The Supreme Court on Friday directed states to fix reasonable prices for ambulance services to COVID-19 patients, expressing concern over inflated charges, reported ANI.
'No Restriction on Inter-State Movement of Medical Oxygen': Union Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry announced that there no restriction should be imposed on the inter-state movement of medical oxygen, while strongly reinforcing that it is the responsibility of every state and Union Territory to ensure hospitalised COVID-19 patients receive oxygen.
NCDC to Carry Out Surveys Among Recovered Covid-19 Patients
Union Health Ministry initiated an exercise to document data on post-Covid-19 complications as part of which the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) is likely to carry out a telephonic survey among recovered patients in the country using the existing database.
Union Minister Suresh Angadi Tests Positive For COVID-19
Union Minister of State for Railways Suresh Angadi on Friday, 11 September, tweeted that he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Dharavi Reports 33 New Cases
Mumbai’s Dharavi slum reported 33 fresh coronavirus cases today, the tally has now pushed to 2,883.
9,999 Fresh Covid-19 Cases Reported in Andhra Pradesh
9,999 new Covid-19 cases were reported in Andhra Pradesh, along with 77 deaths due to the infection. Total cases in the state have risen to 5,47,686, out of which 96,191 are active. The death toll stands at 4,779.
All Central Govt Pensioners to Submit Life Certificate by 31 December
Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that amid the coronavirus pandemic all central government pensioners can submit a life certificate from 1 November to 31 December.
Delhi Reports 4,266 Covid Cases Today
Delhi reported 4,266 new covid-19 cases and 21 deaths in the last 24 hours, 2754 cases were recovered, discharged, migrated. Total cases in the national capital pushed to 2,09,748 including 4,687 deaths and 1,78,154 recovered, discharged, and migrated.
'Outbreak in Delhi Managed by Centre, Not AAP': Goa CM
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant says Covid-19 outbreak in Delhi could be managed only after the Centre's intervention but Aam Aadmi Party was projecting as if it was people's savior.
Maharashtra BJP Leader Attacks Maha Govt Over Covid-19 Testing
BJP leader Pravin Darekar lashed out at the Maharashtra government, he said by allowing private laboratories to conduct RT-PCR and antibody tests for Covid-19 instead of agency of Centre by Maharashtra govt resulted in 'loot' of Rs 270 crore due to difference in test rates.
Allahabad HC to Remain Shut on 14 & 15 September
Allahabad High Court will be shut on14 and 15 September to ensure effective sanitization due to a surge in Covid-19 cases.
Gujarat's Covid-19 Cases Tally Increased to 1,10971
A record spike of 1,344 coronavirus cases takes tally in Gujarat to 1,10,971, while 16 people succumb taking the Covid-19 death toll in the state to 3,183.
'Oximeters to be Made Available at an Affordable Cost': Punjab CM
Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh stated that oximeters will be made available to people at an affordable cost through approved vendors in every district of Punjab.