India on Saturday, 12 September, reported 97,570 new cases of coronavirus, in what is the biggest one-day spike anywhere in the world, taking the tally in the country to 46,59,985. The death toll increased by 1,201 to 77,472.
According to the Union Health Ministry’s data, there are currently 9,58,316 active cases across the country, while 36,24,196 patients have been discharged, and one has migrated.
- The DCGI has directed Serum Institute to suspend new recruitment in phase 2 and phase 3 trials of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate till further orders
- Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik was discharged from a hospital in Panaji on Saturday after being admitted for COVID-19 for a month
- With the Delhi Metro resuming services on its Airport Express Line on Saturday, all its lines are now operational
- Globally, over 28.3 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded so far, with India being the second worst-affected country
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4,321 New COVID-19 Cases Recorded In Delhi
A total of 4,321 coronavirus positive cases were recorded in the national capital on Saturday, 12 September, said the government release.
485 Personnel of Maha Police Test COVID Positive in Last 24 Hours
Maharashtra Police on Saturday, 12 September said that 485 personnel of the state police tested positive for coronavirus and one died in the last 24 hours.
This takes the total number of COVID-19 infections in the force to 18,890 including 3,729 active cases, 14,975 recovered cases and 186 deaths, ANI reported.
Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik Discharged from Hospital
Union AYUSH Minister Shripad Naik was discharged from a hospital in Panaji on Saturday after being admitted for COVID-19 for a month, ANI reported.
Delhi HC to Reduce Physical Hearings Due to 'Alarming' Rise in COVID-19 Cases
The Delhi High Court has reduced the number of benches that would be holding physical hearings due to an "alarming" rise in COVID-19 cases in the national capital and majority of lawyers preferring virtual hearings, ANI reported