Coronavirus news highlights: India's Covid-19 tally crosses 74 lakh; death toll stands at 1.12 lakh
India reports a spike of 63,371 new Covid-19 cases and 895 deaths in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total case tally stands at 7,415,629 including 8,04,528 active cases, 64,53,780 recoveries and 1,12,910 deaths.
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23:0216 Oct 2020
Jharkhand reports 473 new Covid-19 cases, 818 discharges and 4 deaths today. Total cases at 95,425 including 88,058 discharges, 824 deaths, and 6,543 active cases:
22:4916 Oct 2020
Assam reported 767 new Covid-19 cases today. Total number of cases now at 1,99,749, including 1,70,263 discharges and 853 deaths. Active cases stand at 28,630.
22:3916 Oct 2020
Kerala: Sabarimala temple reopened earlier today for five days during Malayalam month of Thulam.
Only 250 people are allowed for darshan per day and COVID-19 negative certificate is mandatory for visiting the temple. pic.twitter.com/Jr2DoKZhFK
Andaman and Nicobar reported 10 new Covid-19 cases and 14 recoveries today, taking total cases to 4,072 including 185 active cases, 56 deaths and 3,831 recoveries.