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Phase-III Trial of the COVID-19 Vaccine Developed By Bharat Biotech: UP Health Minister
UP Health Minister Jai Pratap Singh on Tuesday said that phase-III trials of the COVID-19 vaccine is being developed by Bharat Biotech will involve 3,000 people- 1,500 each from Lucknow and Gorakhpur.
India Crosses 62 Lakh COVID-19 Cases
According to the Health Ministry, India on Wednesday, 30 September, crossed 62 lakh-mark with a spike of 80,472 new cases and 1,179 deaths reported in last 24 hours. Total case tally now stands at 62,25,764 including 97,497 deaths.
BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh Tested COVID-19 Positive
BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh Indu Goswami on Tuesday, 29 September said that she has tested positive for COVID-19. She said she has isolated herself at home.
Maldives Thanks India For $250 Million Support Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The Maldives has thanked India for the financial assistance of 250 million dollars -- "the single largest financial assistance from a donor" -- to support the island nation amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
This month, India provided the financial assistance of USD 250 million to the Maldives to help it mitigate the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Indian embassy in Maldives had said in a statement.
Source: PTI
K'taka To See Strict Social Distancing Norms as Covid Cases Spike
Karnataka Medical Education Minister, K. Sudhakar on Tuesday warned that the state government would not hesitate to take action against those who flout social distancing protocols.
Union Minister Javadekar Releases Compendium Amidst Pandemic
Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday released a compendium 'Building Self Reliant, Resurgent, Resilient India' on public sector enterprises contribution amidst the ongoing pandemic
Telangana's COVID-19 Recovery Rate Crosses 84 Per cent
Telangana's COVID-19 recovery rate crossed 84 per cent on Wednesday as the state again reported more recoveries than the daily count of new positive cases. A total of 2,243 people recovered from the virus during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of people recovered so far to 1,60,933.
Source: IANS
74,196,729 Samples Tested for COVID-19 Till 29 September: ICMR
ICMR on Wednesday announced that a total of 7,41,96,729 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 29 September. Of these, 10,86,688 samples were tested on Tuesday.
Source: ANI
Unlock 5 Guidelines Likely To Be Announced Today
The Centre is likely to announce guidelines for Unlock 5 today. Unlock 4 started on 1 September and will end today.
Odisha Records 3,443 New COVID-19 Cases
3,443 new COVID-19 cases, 3,869 recoveries and 14 deaths were reported in Odisha till 29 September. The total number of cases rise to 2,19,119 including 1,81,481 recoveries, 36,743 active cases and 842 deaths, Odisha Health Department stated.
Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 Tally Rises to 14,750
Himachal Pradesh reported three coronavirus cases since Tuesday. Total positive cases in the state stand at 14,750, including 11,173 recoveries, 180 deaths and 3,372 active cases till date, reported state health department.
Patients With ILI, SARI Symptoms Must Get COVID-19 Tests: Karnataka Govt
The Karnataka government has made it compulsory for private medical establishments to conduct COVID-19 tests on all patients displaying symptoms of influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI).
Air Bubble Arrangements Now in Place With Kenya, Bhutan: Hardeep Singh Puri
Minister of Civil Aviation of India Hardeep Singh Puri on Wednesday said that civil Air Bubble arrangements are now in place with Kenya and Bhutan.
Lockdown Extended in Maha Till 31 October
The lockdown has been extended in Maharashtra till 31 October, 2020. Hotels, food courts, restaurants and bars have been allowed to operate from 5 October with 50 percent capacity, the Maharashtra government said.
MHA Issues Guidelines for Unlock 5.0
On Wednesday, MHA issued fresh guidelines for Unlock 5.0, under which cinemas, theatres, multiplexes will be permitted to open with up to 50 percent of their seating capacity from 15 October.
Further, swimming pools being used for training of sportspersons will also be permitted to open from 15 October.
However, there will be strict enforcement of lockdown in containment zones till 31 October.
18,317 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has reported 18,317 new COVID-19 cases, 481 deaths and 19,163 discharges today. This takes the total cases in the state to 13,84,446, including 36,662 deaths and 10,88,322 discharges, while active cases stand at 2,59,033, the Public Health Department, Maharashtra said on Wednesday,
On Wednesday, MHA issued fresh guidelines for Unlock 5.0, under which cinemas, theatres, multiplexes will be permitted to open with up to 50 percent of their seating capacity from 15 October.
India’s COVID-19 tally on Wednesday, 30 September, crossed the 62 lakh-mark with a spike of 80,472 new cases and 1,179 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases now stands at 62,25,764 including 97,497 deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare stated.
According to the Health Ministry data, there are currently 9,40,441 active cases across the country, while 51,87,826 patients have been discharged.
The overall number of global COVID-19 cases has surpassed 33.5 million, while the deaths have increased to more than 1,006,000, according to Johns Hopkins.
- 74,196,729 samples tested for COVID-19 till 29 September: ICMR
- Telangana’s COVID-19 Recovery Rate Crosses 84 Per cent
- India has witnessed close to 100 percent increase in recoveries in the past month, the Health Ministry said
- Andhra Pradesh government postpones reopening of schools to 2 November
- Tamil Nadu government extended the lockdown till 31 October
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