India Reports 89,706 New Cases, Taking The Tally to 43,70,129
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Delhi crossed 2 lakh mark with 4039 fresh cases & 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, while 2623 recovered, discharged, and migrated. The total tally in the national capital rise to 2,01,174.
Delhi government has issued an order stating that there will be no requirement of a prescription from a qualified medical practitioner for Covid-19 testing in the national capital.
India on Wednesday, 9 September, reported 89,706 new cases of coronavirus, taking the tally in the country to 43,70,129. The death toll increased by 1,115 to 73,890.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 8,97,394 active cases across the country, while 33,98,844 have been discharged, and one had migrated.
- Pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca on Tuesday said that it has “voluntarily paused” its clinical vaccination trial for COVID-19 as one person developed an unexplained illness, AFP reported.
- Metro services on the Blue and Pink lines in Delhi resumed on Wednesday under the Unlock 4 guidelines
- A total of 5,18,04,677 samples have been tested for COVID-19 up to 8 September, of which 11,54,549 samples were tested on Wednesday, the ICMR said
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Trial for Oxford COVID-19 Vaccine Paused After Unexplained Illness
Pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca on Tuesday said that it has "voluntarily paused" its clinical vaccination trial for COVID-19 as one person developed an unexplained illness, news agency AFP reported.
"As part of the ongoing randomised, controlled global trials of the Oxford vaccine, our standard review process was triggered and we voluntarily paused vaccination to allow review of safety data by an independent committee," the company's spokesperson was quoted as saying, adding that it was a "routine action" in such cases, and was being done to maintain the integrity of the trials.
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89,706 New COVID Cases Take India’s Tally to 43.7 Lakh; 73,890 Deaths
India on Wednesday reported 89,706 new cases of coronavirus, taking the tally in the country to 43,70,129. The death toll increased by 1,115 to 73,890.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 8,97,394 active cases across the country, while 33,98,844 have been discharged, and one had migrated.
Himachal Pradesh COVID-19 Cases Rise to 7,880: State Health Dept
Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 case tally rises to 7,880. The total number of positive cases include 2,300 active cases, 5,508 recoveries and 59 deaths, reported ANI, citing State Health Department.
SC seeks Centre's Reply on Plea for Opening of Places of worship amid COVID-19
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, sought Centre's reply on plea seeking opening of places of worship, across the country, which were closed due to COVID-19 pandemic, reported PTI.
533 Maharashtra Police Personnel Test COVID-19 +ive in Last 24 Hrs
533 more Maharashtra police personnel tested COVID-19 positive while 3 died, in the last 24 hours. Total number of positive cases in the police force rise to 17,972 including 3,523 active cases, 14,269 recoveries and 180 deaths till date, reported ANI, citing Maharashtra Police.
Journalist Rana Ayyub Tests Positive for COVID-19
Journalist Rana Ayyub tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, 9 September. She took to Twitter to share her test result and inform that she was still looking for a hospital bed in Navi Mumbai.
60% of COVID-19 Cases in 5 States
60% of the total cases recorded only in 5 states. Of the total 89,706 new cases, which have been reported in the last 24 hours, Maharashtra has alone contributed more than 20,000 and Andhra Pradesh has contributed more than 10,000, reported ANI.
Haryana Education Minister Tests Positive for Covid-19
Haryana Education Minister Kanwar Pal announced that he has been tested positive for Covid-19.
33 More Tests Positive in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
33 more people have been tested positive for Covid-19 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the infection tally rises to 3,392, confirms officials.
One More Person Dies of Covid-19: Himachal Padesh
One more person died of coronavirus in Himachal Pradesh today, taking the death toll to 60, the state's infection tally rises to 7,881.
'No Prescription Required for Covid-19 Testing: Delhi Govt Issues Order
Delhi government has issued an order stating that there will be no requirement of a prescription from a qualified medical practitioner for Covid-19 testing in the national capital.
Tripura Reports 582 Positive Cases Today
582 more people have been tested positive for Covid-19 in Tripura, infection tally rises to 16,739; meanwhile, 9 fresh fatalities push the death toll to 161.
'Covid-19 Taught the Word the Importance of Health': Health Minister Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that the coronavirus pandemic has taught the world the importance of protecting precious health gains, stressed investing in health, and building a robust healthcare delivery system with a special focus on rural areas.
10 More Covid-19 Fatalities Recorded in Puducherry
10 more Covid-19 fatalities recorded in Puducherry, death toll mounts to 347. 341 fresh cases push the infection tally to 18,084.
1,617 Fresh Cases Recorded in Jammu & Kashmir
1,617 fresh cases were reported in Jammu and Kashmir today. 894 from Jammu division and 723 from the Kashmir division. The total number of cases is now at 47,542 including 12,839 active cases, 33,871 recoveries, and 832 deaths.
12 More Fatalities Push the Death Toll to 384 in Kerala
Kerala reported the highest single-day spike of 3,402 new Covid-19 cases, infection tally rises to 95,916, and 12 more fatalities push the death toll to 384.
Uttar Pradesh Records 66 More Covid-19 Deaths
Uttar Pradesh recorded 66 more Covid-19 deaths, 6,711 new cases. The infection tally rose to 2,85,041 today, death toll tally rises to 4,112.
'Post Covid-19 Transport Demand Will Not Decrease': DMRC Chief
The DMRC chief told PTI that the transport demand will not decrease in the post-Covid-19 scenario, and people will come back to the metro.
Delhi Crosses 2 Lakh Mark With 4039 New Covid-19 Cases
Delhi crossed 2 lakh mark with 4039 fresh cases & 20 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, while 2623 recovered, discharged, and migrated. The total tally in the national capital rise to 2,01,174, including 4638 deaths and 1,72,763 recovered, discharged, and migrated, Delhi government announced.
Manipur Infection Tally Rises to 7,362
Manipur's Covid-19 infection tally rises to 7,362 as 160 more cases surface. The number of active cases in the state now stands at 1,774.
DCGI Issues Notice to Serum Institute of India After Suspension of Oxford Covid-19 Vaccine Trial
DCGI (Drugs Controller General of India) has issued a show-cause notice to Serum Institute of India after the suspension of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine trial by AstraZeneca abroad.
Telangana Govt to Set Up Task Force to Monitor Fees Charged by Private Hospitals
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao announced that the state government will set up a task force to monitor fees being charged by private hospitals for Covid-19 treatment.
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Maharashtra Reports 23,816 Fresh Cases Today
Maharashtra reported 23,816 new Covid-19 cases, 13,906 discharges, and 325 deaths today. The total number of cases in the state has pushed to 9,67,349 including 6,86,462 recoveries and 2,52,734 active cases.
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