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India records 81,484 new Covid-19 cases, death toll nears 1 lakh mark


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New Delhi, Oct 02, 2020: India on Thursday began its fifth stage of unlock, which is also called ‘reopening.’ Also on the day, various state governments issued guidelines for this phase of unlocking in their respective states, after broader guidelines were released by the ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Wednesday. The MHA had issued the guidelines on Wednesday, asking states to take a call on resumption of various economic activities.

India’s Covid-19 count meanwhile, crossed the 6.3 million mark to reach 6,312,584 as 86,821 new infections were recorded between Wednesday and Thursday, the Union health ministry’s dashboard showed. Of these, 5,273, 201 are recovered cases, 940,705 are active cases while the death toll stands at 98,678. The global coronavirus tally, on the other hands, stands at more than 34 million, as per worldometers. While more than 25 million have recovered from the disease, over a million have lost their lives.

India’s Covid-19 tally reaches 63,94,069 with 81,484 new cases. Recovered cases at 53,52,078, active cases 942,217 and 99,773 deaths: Health ministry

Covid -19 positive Uttarakhand minister hospitalised after breathing problem

Uttarakhand minister Harak Singh Rawat, who tested positive for Covid-19 on September 23, hospitalised after breathing problem. He was in home isolation.

A total of 7,67,17,728 samples tested for Covid-19, up to October 1. Of these, 10,97,947 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania to go into quarantine after Trump close aide Hope Hicks tests positive for coronavirus.

The government of UK’s department of health and social care has announced further curbs in north east and north west England following rise in Covid-19 cases. From Saturday, residents cannot mix with people outside their household/bubble in any indoor setting, including homes and gardens.

US President Donald Trump’s adviser Hope Hicks has tested positive for coronavirus and is experiencing symptoms. Hicks had accompanied Trump to Cleveland for the first of three presidential debates.

Haryana on Thursday recorded 1,313 new Covid-19 cases, taking its tally to 129,912. 115,038 recoveries, 13,472 active cases and 1,402 deaths in state.