Coronavirus news updates highlights: Karnataka, Maharashtra record more than 10k Covid-19 cases; India's tally tops 66 lakh

India's Covid-19 caseload went past 66 lakh, and the death toll climbed to 1,01,782, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease crossed 55 lakh, according to the Union Health Ministry. The total recoveries have surged to 55,09,966, while there are 9,37,625, active cases of coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 14.32 per cent of the total caseload.

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Arunachal Pradesh reports 126 new Covid-19 cases

126 new Covid-19 cases and 190 discharges reported in the state today, taking total cases to 10,548 including 7,577 recoveries and 18 deaths. Number of active cases stands at 2,953: Directorate of Health Services, Arunachal Pradesh

Donald Trump improving, could be discharged Monday: Doctors

US President DonaldTrumphas "continued to improve" as he is treated for Covid-19, his doctors said Sunday, revealing he could be discharged as early as Monday.

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Andhra Pradesh: YSR Congress leader Dronamraju Srinivas succumbs to Covid-19

YSR Congress leader and former MLA Dronamraju Srinivas succumbed to Covid-19 here on Sunday. He was 59 and survived by his wife, son and daughter.

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Assam reports 756 new Covid-19 cases

756 Covid-19cases detected today. Total number of cases now at 1,86,200 including 1,50,773 discharges, 34,675 active cases and 749 deaths: Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Coronavirus cases in Maharashtra near 14.5 lakh mark, death toll at 38084

Maharashtra reports 13,702 new Covid-19cases, 326 deaths and 15,048 discharges today. Total cases in the state rise to 14,43,409, including 38,084 deaths and 11,49,603 discharges. Active cases stand at 2,55,281: State Health Department

Himachal Pradesh reports 156 new Covid-19 cases

Himachal Pradesh records 156 new Covid-19positive cases today, taking the total cases in the state to 15,851 including 3,273 active cases, 12,341 recoveries, and 212 deaths: State Health Department

West Bengal records 3,357 new Covid-19 cases

West Bengal recorded 3,357 new coronavirus cases, 2,986 recoveries, and 62 deaths today, taking total cases to 2,70,331 including 2,37,698 recoveries, 5,194 deaths, and 27,439 active cases: State Health Department

Nagaland's Covid-19 tally rises to 6,552 as 123 more people, including 42 security personnel, test positive; number of active cases now 1,221: Health official

Karnataka reports 10,145 new Covid-19 cases

Karnataka reported 10,145 new Covid-19 cases, 7,287 discharges and 67 deaths today, taking total cases to 6,40,661 including 5,15,782 discharges and 9,286 deaths. The number of active cases stands at 1,15,574: State Health Department

Covid-19 tally in J&K nears 80 lakh-mark with 878 new infections

Jammu and Kashmir reports 878 new Covid-19cases and 1,053 recoveries today, taking the total tally in the Union Territory to 79,106, including 62,404 recoveries and 1,242 deaths. Active cases stand at 15,460: Government of Jammu and Kashmir

85 new Covid-19 cases reported in Chandigarh

Chandigarh reports 85 new Covid-19cases, taking the total number of cases to 12,445 including 1,673 active cases, 174 deaths and 10,598 cured cases: Health Department, UT Chandigarh

Coronavirus cases in Rajasthan reach 1,44,030

2,184 new Covid-19cases & 15 deaths reported in Rajasthan today. The total number of positive cases rises to 1,44,030 including 21,154 active cases, and 1,545 deaths: State Health Department

Andhra Pradesh reports 6,242 new Covid-19 cases, 40 more deaths

Andhra Pradesh reported 6,242 new Covid-19 cases, 7,084 recoveries & 40 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total positive cases to 7,19,256, including 6,58,875 recoveries, 54,400 active cases & 5,981 deaths: State Health Department

Kerala records 8,553 new Covid-19 cases

Kerala records 8,553 new Covid-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours. There are 84,497 active cases in the state and 1,44,471 people have recovered from the infection to date: State Government

India, South Africa ask WTO to waive rules to aid Covid-19 drugs

India and South Africa want the World Trade Organization (WTO) to waive intellectual property rules to make it easier for developing countries to produce or import Covid-19 drugs, a letter to the WTO shows.

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Centre estimates to utilise 40-50 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses on 20-25 crore people by July 2021: Vardhan

The Centre estimates to receive and utilise 40-50 crore doses of Covid-19 vaccine covering 20-25 crore people by July next year and it is preparing a format for the states to submit by October-end their list of priority population group to receive the vaccine, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Sunday.

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The day Covid-19 came to Trump’s White House

Donald Trump’s calendar for October 1 showed a typical day for the president: time for tweeting in the morning, and a trip to his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf course in the afternoon to raise money for his cash-strapped re-election campaign.

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Mizoram reports 19 new Covid-19 recoveries

Mizoram reported 19 new recovered Covid-19cases today. The total positive cases rise to 2,120, including 1,791 discharges, 329 active cases & no Covid death to date in the state: Department of Information and Public Relations, Mizoram

Around 8,000 Covid-19 patients discharged from LNJP Hospital in Delhi since March, highest in any govt hospital across India: Official

Uttar Pradesh sees 5,226 recoveries, death toll at 6,029

5,226 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours. There are total46,385 active cases, while 3,62,052 have recovered. The recovery rate stands at 87.35%. The death toll stands at 6,029 now: Uttar Pradesh Principal Health Secretary Amit Mohan Prasad

144 Maharashtra cops test positive in 24 hours

144 police personnel tested positive for Covid-19in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 24,023 in the force including 21,030 recoveries, 2,743 active cases and 250 deaths: Maharashtra Police

Researchers develop new Covid-19 test that doesn't use scarce reagents

Scientists have developed a new method of testing for Covid-19 that doesn't make use of key reagents but still delivers an accurate result, an advance that may lead to an inexpensive diagnosis technique in developing countries where chemical supplies are in short supply.

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Key takeaways from Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan's address on Covid-19 vaccines

As India looks to release a vaccine for Covid-19 by the first few months of 2021, Union Minister Harsh Vardhan has answered a number of coronavirus-related queries such as who will get the vaccine first, immunisation goals that the government has set for the next year, whether it is feasible to vaccinate a population as large as India’s among others.

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Indian firms may be allowed to procure Covid-19 vaccines for staff: Report

The Modi government is mulling India's strategy on the coronavirus vaccine distribution and large companies in important businesses may soon be allowed to enter into contracts with Covid-19 vaccine developers directly, a Hindustan Times report, citing sources, said.

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South African coffin-maker saw Covid-19 at work and at home

The coffin-maker knew death too well. The boxes were stacked in his echoing workshop like the prows of ships waiting for passengers. Covid-19 was turning his business upside down.

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It would be wrong if players stay on same pay amid Covid-19's financial hit to cricket: Stuart Broad

Veteran England pacer Stuart Broad says his country's cricketers are open to a pay cut as it would be wrong for them to remain on their current salaries when the game is going through a financial crisis owing to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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A girl selling mobile phone covers arranges her display in front of police barriers surrounding the Gate of India, closed to visitors due to the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, in Mumbai. Credit: AFP Photo.

Covid-19: Schools in Delhi to remain closed till October 31

All schools in the national capital will remain closed till October 31 in view of the Covid-19 pandemic, Delhi government officials said on Sunday.

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What was the need to implement these laws (Farm laws) amid Covid-19? What was the haste? If you had to implement you should've discussed in Lok Sabha-Rajya Sabha. PM says laws are being framed for farmers. If it's the case, why didn't you discuss openly in the House, questionsRahul Gandhi

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There is a high-level expert body going into all aspects of vaccines. Our rough estimate and the target would be to receive and utilise 400 to 500 million doses covering approximately 25 crore people by July 2021: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan

Migrants who returned from their hometown of Uttar Pradesh arrive to wait in line to be tested for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) during a rapid antigen testing campaign at a railway station, on the outskirts of Mumbai. Credit: Reuters Photo.

Covid-19 tally in Puducherry rises to 29,089 with addition of 343 fresh cases while death toll increases to 539 with five more fatalities.

According to the United Nations, "Deforestation is pushing animals and humans closer together, increasing the risk of zoonotic diseases like Covid-19passing to people."

India’s steady trend of posting high recoveries also continues. 82,260 recoveries registered in the last 24 hours. In contrast, 75,829 new cases have been reported. The new recoveries have exceeded the new cases in the recent days: Ministry of Health

Covid-19: Schools in Delhi to remain closed till October 31, say Delhi govt officials

A health worker checks the results of rapid antigen tests collected from residents during a Covid-19 Coronavirus screening, in Mumbai. Credit: AFP Photo.

Washington, heart of US power, frozen by coronavirus pandemic

Behind the giant bay windows of the World Bank, security guards remain at their posts, but idle. Outside, the sidewalks of Washington DC are largely empty.

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Covid-19 cases in Australia's Victoria up, but officials remain optimistic

New daily coronavirus infections in Australia's hotspot of Victoria climbed back to double digits on Sunday with 12 cases recorded but authorities said the state is on track to be able to ease its social distancing restrictions in coming weeks.

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The situation of Covid-19is better in Assam. The positive rate is less than 3, it is going down. In the next two months, we are hopeful that we will be able to control the situation: Assam minister of state for health Pijush Hazarika (ANI)

47 open grounds, 19 halls to be used for public rallies during Bihar Assembly elections, says Patna DM

The Patna district administration has identified 47 open grounds and 19 halls where political parties can schedule their public meetings during the Bihar Assembly elections, a top state government official said.

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48 test positive for coronavirus in Ladakh, tally at 4,477

Forty-eight people tested positive for Covid-19 in Ladakh, taking the virus caseload in the Union Territory to 4,477, officials said on Sunday.

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3,326 new Covid-19 cases, 4,066 recoveries and 15 deaths reported in Odisha till October 3. The total number of cases rise to 2,32,713 including 1,98,194 recoveries, 33,559 active cases and 907 deaths.

Former New Jersey Governor Christie tests positive for coronavirus, hospitalised

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie said on Saturday that he was checking himself into a hospital as a precautionary measure after testing positive for coronavirus.

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Telangana reports 1,949 new Covid-19 cases, taking tally to nearly two lakh, while 10 more deaths pushes toll to 1,163. (PTI)

How to differentiate between flu and coronavirus

As influenza season approaches, some Americans, and especially parents, are worried that if they or their children should become ill, it may not be easy to know which disease they have — the flu or Covid-19.

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Deputy Director of Narcotics Control Bureau, KPS Malhotra tests positive for Covid-19.

Trump 'much better' but White House doctor says 'not yet out of the woods'

US President Donald Trump posted a video Saturday from the hospital where he is battling Covid-19, saying he was improving and would be "back soon" — but acknowledged that the crucial coming days would be "the real test."

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All you need to know about Sean Conley, the White House physician

As President Donald Trump remains hospitalised at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center after testing positive for the coronavirus, one doctor is at the centre of his treatment: Sean Conley, the White House physician.

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India's Covid-19 tally crosses the 65-lakh mark with a spike of 75,829 new cases & 940 deaths reported in last 24 hours.

Total case tally stands at 65,49,374 including 9,37,625 active cases, 55,09,967 cured/discharged/migrated cases & 1,01,782 deaths: Union Health Ministry

Students undergo thermal scanning as they arrive to appear in compartmental exams of class 10th and 12th of UP Board amid the Coronavirus pandemic, outside an examination centre, in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI Photo.

Mizoram records 17 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases in the state to 2120, including 1772 discharges. Active cases stand at 348: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram.

A total of 7,89,92,534 samples tested for Covid-19up to October 3. Of these, 11,42,131 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

Israelis protest against PM Benjamin Netanyahu despite new coronavirus law

Tens of thousands of Israelis demonstrated in hundreds of locations across Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, pressing ahead with their campaign against the Israeli leader on Saturday night after the government banned large, centralised demonstrations as part of a new coronavirus lockdown.

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Donald Trump’s Covid-19 treatments suggest a serious condition

President Donald Trump will stay at Walter Reed military hospital for an indefinite number of days, his doctor said on Saturday, undergoing a five-day antiviral drug regimen for Covid-19 that indicated his condition might be more serious than had been publicly disclosed. On Thursday, he received another therapy that is still in early phases of testing.

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Britain's coronavirus cases rise sharply to record level

Britain reported 12,872 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, a record daily figure for the country, with the government blaming the jump on a reporting delay and saying the numbers in coming days would include additional cases.

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A worker cleans a cinema hall as part of preparations for a possible reopening after the government eased lockdown restrictions previously imposed due to coronavirus, in Chennai. Credit: AFP Photo.

Next 48 hours critical for Donald Trump, reveals White House chief of staff Mark Meadows

President Donald Trump went through a “very concerning” period Friday and the next 48 hours will be critical in terms of his care as he battles the coronavirus at a military hospital, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows said Saturday.

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Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on October 4

Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 6,545,011; death toll stands at 1,01,671 as of October 4

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US Presidents have always lied about their health

Throughout American history, an uncomfortable truth has emerged: Presidents have lied about their health.
In some cases, the issues were minor, in other cases quite grave. And sometimes it took decades for the public to learn the truth.

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Oxford University coronavirus vaccine could be rolled out within 6 months

There is growing hope that a vaccine against coronavirus may be given the green light by health regulators by the end of this year to be rolled out for a vaccination programme in six months’ time or even less, according to a UK media report.

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A sand art on US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump with the message "Get Well Soon" for their speedy recovery from coronavirus, at Puri beach in Odisha. Credit: PTI Photo.

Relying on testing to ward off Covid-19 put Donald Trump's White House at risk

Early in the coronavirus pandemic, USPresident Donald Trump put his faith in a toaster-sized machine that could spit out test results in a matter of minutes.

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Don’t pin hopes on a Covid-19 vaccine. It may be a two-year wait

An effectivevaccinemay be the only real protection against Covid-19 as things stand, but don’t pin your hopes on getting it soon. As India’s death toll from Covid crosses one lakh, insights from the scientific community and government officials suggest it could take up to two years from now to get the much-awaited shot.

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