India Has Highest Number of Recovered COVID Cases, Total Over 56 L
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India on Wednesday, 23 September, reported 83,347 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 56,46,011. The death toll increased by 1,085 to 90,020. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 9,68,377 active cases across the country, while 45,87,613 patients have been discharged, and one had migrated earlier.
The ministry has pointed out that India has the highest number of recovered cases in the world, contributing 19,5 percent to global recoveries.
- Union Minister of State for Railways, Suresh Angadi, passed away on Wednesday. The BJP leader had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier
- Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia has been admitted to the LNJP Hospital after he complained of fever and low oxygen levels
- Saudi Arabia has suspended travel to and from India, Brazil and Argentina due to COVID-19
- Globally, over 31.6 million cases of COVID-19 have been recorded so far, with the death toll standing at over 9,71,000
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India's COVID Tally Crosses 56 Lakh-Mark
India's COVID-19 case tally on Wednesday crossed 56-lakh mark with a spike of 83,347 new cases and 1,085 deaths in last 24 hours.
The total case tally stands at 5,646,011 including 9,68,377 active cases, 45,87,614 cured/discharged/migrated and 90,020 deaths, data from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare showed on Wednesday.
India Has Highest Recovered Cases Globally
89,746 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours, whereas new confirmed cases stand at 83,347. Total recoveries are 45,87,613, making the recovery rate 81.25 percent. India has world's highest recovered cases, contributing 19.5 percent to global recoveries, the Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabia Suspends Travel to and From India, Brazil & Argentina
Saudi Arabia has suspended travel to and from India, Brazil and Argentina due to COVID-19.
The country’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said in a circular on Tuesday that it was “suspending travel to and from the following countries: (India, Brazil and Argentina) including any person who has been in any of the mentioned countries above in the last 14 days prior to their arrival to the Kingdom”.
Over 6.6 Cr COVID-19 Tests So Far, Positivity Rate at 8.52%: Health Ministry
The Health Ministry on Wednesday pointed out that India's total tests for COVID-19 have crossed 6.6 crore, with the tests per million benchmark having risen to 48,028. Meanwhile, the national cumulative positivity rate stands at 8.52 percent.
No Shortage of Oxygen in Delhi Govt Hospitals: Satyendar Jain
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Wednesday that there is no shortage of oxygen in government hospitals in the national capital. Enough stock is available for the next six to seven days, he said, reported PTI.
21,029 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to Over 12.63 Lakh
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 21,029 new COVID-19 cases and 479 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 12,63,799 and the death toll to 33,886.
3,714 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi, Tally Rises to Over 2.56 Lakh
Delhi on Wednesday reported 3,714 new COVID-19 cases and 36 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 2,56,789 and the death toll to 5,087.
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia Hospitalised Days After Testing COVID Positive
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has been admitted to the state-run Lok Nayak Jayaprakash (LNJP) Hospital after he complained of fever and low oxygen levels, his office said on Wednesday.
Sisodia had tested positive for COVID-19 on 14 September, and had said at the time that he was feeling “completely fine”.
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Union Minister Suresh Angadi Dies After Contracting COVID-19
Union Minister of State (MoS) for Railways, Suresh Angadi, passed away at AIIMS in Delhi at the age of 65. The BJP leader from Karnataka had tested positive for COVID-19 earlier.
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