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Coronavirus news highlights: Maharashtra reports 13,395 new cases; Gujarat records 1,278 new infections

The Union government on Thursday launched a public awareness drive as part of its fight against Covid-19, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ministerial colleagues asking people to follow precautions like wearing masks and maintaining social distancing to defeat the coronavirus pandemic. India reports 78,524 new Covid-19 cases, 971 deaths in 24 hours as the country's caseload went past 68.99 lakh, and the death toll climbed to 1,06,443 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. "As the festival season is around the corner, hence we should be more vigil towards taking precautions against Covid-19. Never forget to wear your masks above your nose, frequently sanitise and wash your hands and maintain social distancing," said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.
Last Updated : 09 October 2020, 01:57 IST

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As many as 17.22 lakh Indians have returned from abroad after the government launched the ''Vande Bharat'' evacuation mission on May 7 in view of the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that under the phase seven of the mission, operational since October 1, 873 international flights have been scheduled from 25 countries to be operated during the course of October 2020.

These include flights from among the 14 countries with which India has a bilateral 'air bubble' arrangement in place, he said at an online media briefing.

The air bubble arrangement has been working satisfactorily adding to the capacity, he added.

Srivastava said as on October 7, 17.22 lakh Indians have been repatriated through different modes of the Vande Bharat Mission.

The flights in phase seven include Air India and Air India Express flights, private and foreign carriers, chartered flights, naval ships and land border crossings, he said.

These flights will reach 24 airports across India, repatriating an estimated 1.7 lakh people. As on 7 October, 210 flights have already been operated from 18 countries, Srivastava said.

(PTI)

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With 1,278 new COVID-19 cases, Gujarat's tally rises to 1,47,951; toll up to 3,541 as 10 more patients die: Health department

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Maharashtra reports 13,395 new Covid-19 cases

Maharashtra reports 13,395 new Covid-19 cases, 358 deaths and 15,575 discharges today. Total cases in the state rise to 14,93,884, including 39,430 deaths and 11,96,441 discharges. Active cases stand at 2,41,986: State Health Department

Published 08 October 2020, 01:48 IST

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