UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Tests Positive for COVID-19
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UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday, 2 October, tested positive for COVID-19. In a tweet, Maurya shared that he had got himself tested after showing initial symptoms. He also asked those who had come in contact with him to get themselves tested and adhere to all COVID-19 related guidelines.
On Friday, 2 October, India's COVID-19 tally reached 63,94,069 with a spike of 81,484 new cases and 1,095 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported.
According to the ministry's data, there are currently 9,42,217 active cases across the country, while 53,52,078 patients have been discharged, and the death toll has increased to 99,773.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, 2 October, doon after one of their closest White House aide tested positive for the virus.
Meanwhile, the Kerala government has imposed Section 144 of CrPC, prohibiting the assembly of more than five people to control the surge in coronavirus cases in the state.
- India’s active COVID-19 caseload remains below 10 lakh for 11th consecutive day, reported Health ministry.
- India’s recovery rate has risen to 83.7 percent, according to the Union Health Ministry
- The Centre on Wednesday issued guidelines for Unlock 5.0, under which cinemas, theatres and multiplexes will be permitted to open with up to 50% capacity from 15 October
- Globally, over 33.8 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded so far, with the death toll at more than 1 million
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya Tests Positive for COVID-19
UP Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya has tested positive for COVID-19. In a tweet, on Friday, 2 October, Maurya shared that he had got himself tested after showing initial symptoms. He also said:
Himachal Pradesh Records 34 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hrs
Himachal Pradesh records 34 new positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 15,300 including 3,115 active cases, 11,966 recoveries and 194 deaths, reported ANI, citing the State Health Department.
India's Recovery Rate Rises to 83.7%
India’s recovery rate has risen to 83.7 percent, according to the Union Health Ministry. Total recoveries stand at 53.5 lakh.
India's Active Caseload Remains Below 10 L: Health Ministry
India's active COVID-19 caseload remains below 10 lakh for 11th consecutive day, reported Health ministry. 78,877 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country. This has resulted in a continuous increase in the national recovery rate
BJP Leader Anupam Hazra Tests COVID-19 Positive
BJP leader Anupam Hazra who threatened to hug Mamata Banerjee if he contracted COVID-19 tests positive for infection.
Source: PTI
SAT Says No Physical Hearing Till 16 Oct Amid Pandemic
The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) has extended the suspension of physical hearing till Oct 16 amid the coronavirus pandemic. Interim orders, if any, which are operational would remain in force till the next date of hearing, according to a notification.
Source: PTI
Agra Covid-19 Recovery Rate Improves To 84.81%
The overall recovery rate in Agra has gone up to 84.81 per cent, even as 48 fresh cases of COVID-19 were reported in the last 24 hours. The total tally of cases now stands at 5,808, of which 4,875 have recovered. The number of deaths reported so far is 128, Health department officials said.
Source: IANS
Odisha Records 3,600 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
Odisha's COVID-19 tally pushed to 2,26,334 with detection of 3,600 new cases, 16 fresh fatalities push toll to 875.
Source: PTI
Kerala State Government Imposes Section 144
The Kerala government has imposed Section 144 of CrPC, prohibiting the assembly of more than five people to control the surge in coronavirus cases in the state.
PM Modi Wishes Trump Quick Recovery
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishes a quick recovery and good health to US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump after they tested positive for COVID-19.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump Tests COVID Positive
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, 2 October, doon after one of their closest White House aide tested positive for the virus.
India's COVID-19 Tally Reaches 63,94,069
On Friday, 2 October, India's COVID-19 tally reached 63,94,069 with a spike of 81,484 new cases and 1,095 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the Health Ministry reported.
Kerala Bans Gatherings of More Than 5 People
The Kerala government has banned gatherings of more than five people in the state, directing District Magistrates to assess the ground situation and use relevant provisions under Section 144 to control the spread of COVID-19. The order will come into effect from 3 October and remain in effect till 31 October.
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