Himachal's COVID tally reaches 10,795
"Himachal Pradesh's COVID19 tally reaches 10,795. The total number of cases includes 4,146 active cases, 6,531 recoveries and 89 deaths," said State Health Department
COVID-19 LIVE: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tests positive for Coronavirus
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23:01 September 16
23:00 September 16
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital declared as COVID hospitals
In view of COVID19 pandemic, Delhi Govt has decided to declare Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital & Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital as designated COVID Hospitals partially, for admitting confirmed/suspected cases of COVID-19 in addition to the already designated COVID Hospitals.
22:59 September 16
Ladakh reports two COVID deaths
"The Union Territory of Ladakh reported 36 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths today; 19 patients cured and discharged," said Department of Information & Public Relations, Ladakh
22:58 September 16
Assam records 2,394 COVID-19 cases
"Assam reported 2,394 COVID-19 cases today, taking total cases to 1,48,969 including 1,16,900 recoveries, 31,555 active cases and 511 deaths," said State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
21:59 September 16
Chiranjeevi's brother Nagababu tests Covid positive
Janasena Party leader and Telugu movie industry actor, Konidela Nagababu, has tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus. "Tested Covid positive. Will scuffle and strife through this and will be a plasma donor," said Nagababu.
There was speculation that the actor tested positive a couple of days ago but it was not confirmed until he took to social media to tell the world about his health condition.
Nagababu, 58, is the younger brother of Chiranjeevi, and older to Janasena founder Pawan Kalyan.
21:38 September 16
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Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check up, I have been tested COVID 19 positive. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I have isolated myself.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check up, I have been tested COVID 19 positive. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I have isolated myself.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 16, 2020Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check up, I have been tested COVID 19 positive. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I have isolated myself.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 16, 2020
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tests positive for Coronavirus
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has tested positive for Covid-19. He took to Twitter to share the news.
"Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check-up, I have been tested COVID 19 positive. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I have isolated myself," He tweeted.
I request everyone who has come in my contact to be careful and follow the protocol. Stay safe", he added.
20:27 September 16
"Ahmedabad adds 165 COVID-19 cases, taking tally to 34,237; toll rises to 1,784 with three more deaths," said Gujarat health department
20:26 September 16
Maharashtra records 23,365 fresh cases
"23,365 new COVID19 cases and 474 deaths reported in Maharashtra today; 17,559 patients discharged. Total cases in the state rise to 11,21,221 including 30,883 deaths and 7,92,832 patients discharged. Active cases at 2,97,125," said Public Health Department, Maharashtra
20:25 September 16
Recovered patients' mark cross 60k in Punjab
"Punjab records 2,717 new COVID19 cases and 78 deaths, taking the total number of cases to 87,184 including 63,570 recoveries, 21,022 active cases and 2,592 deaths," said State Health Department
20:25 September 16
WB records 3,237 fresh cases, 61 deaths
"West Bengal reports 3,237 new COVID19 cases and 61 deaths today, taking total cases to 2,12,383 including 1,84,113 discharges, 24,147 active cases and 4,123 deaths," said State Health Department
19:56 September 16
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi recorded underlying health conditions or comorbidities in 98.5 per cent of coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital for treatment in September with hypertension being the most common form.
19:53 September 16
UP records fresh 6,337 new cases
"6,337 new coronavirus cases in #UttarPradesh, tally 3.30 lakh, active cases 67,002; toll rises to 4,690 with 86 more deaths," said Health official
19:52 September 16
Dharavi's COVID-19 tally reaches 2,960
"COVID-19 tally in Mumbai slum colony Dharavi rises to 2,960 with addition of 15 new cases," said BMC
19:51 September 16
15 people allowed in puja offering places: Assam govt
Government of Assam issueed instructions to be followed in Kamrup Metropolitan District during 'Biswakarma Puja' and 'Mahalaya' tomorrow, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic & continuous rise in positive cases in the district; only 15 people allowed in 'puja' offering places.
19:50 September 16
Uttarakhand records 447 COVID deaths
"1,540 fresh COVID19 cases reported in Uttarakhand today. The total number of cases in the state is now 35,947 including 24,277 recoveries, 11,068 active cases and 447 deaths," said State Government
19:48 September 16
With surge in COVID-19 cases, demand for oxygen cylinders rise in Maharashtra
"The demand for oxygen cylinders has suddenly increased due to rising cases. Vehicles carrying oxygen for COVID19 patients will be treated as ambulances & free passage will be given to them," said Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope
19:46 September 16
Recoveries eclipse fresh COVID-19 cases in TN for 11th day in a row
Recoveries outnumbered fresh COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu for the 11th straight day on Wednesday with the cumulative number of those cured rising to 4.64 lakh, while the infection count mounted to 5.19 lakh. The state added 5,652 fresh cases taking the tally to 5,19,860 while the death toll mounted to 8,559with 57 more fatalities, a government bulletin said.
19:43 September 16
Delhi records 4,473 new COVID-19 cases
Delhi recorded the highest single-day spike of 4,473 fresh coronavirus cases pushing the caseload to more than 2.30 lakh on Wednesday, authorities said. As many as 62,593 tests were conducted the previous day, according to Delhi government's health bulletin. The bulletin said that the death toll has risen to 4,839 with 33 fatalities. Four of the 33 fatalities are from the previous days.
17:43 September 16
Odisha records 4,270 fresh cases
"Record of 4,270 new cases take Odisha's COVID-19 tally to 1,62,920; 11 fresh fatalities push death toll to 656," said Health official.
It added, "Highest single-day COVID 19 recovery recorded in Odisha with 4121 discharges today. The total number of recovered cases now stands at 1,29,859:
17:42 September 16
Infection tally crosses 20,000 mark in Tripura
"Tripura records 454 new COVID19 cases, 10 more fatalities; infection tally rises to 20,172," says health official
17:38 September 16
247 police personnel tests COVID-19 positive
"247 police personnel of Maharashtra Police tested positive for COVID-19 & 2 died in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the state force to 20,003 including 3,728 active cases, 16,071 recovered cases and 204 deaths," said Maharasthra Police
17:36 September 16
Active cases in Mizoram crosses 1,000 mark
"7 new COVID19 recoveries reported in Mizoram today, taking the total number of recoveries to 929. Total number of positive cases stands at 1,480 so far, including 551 active cases in the state till date," said State Health Department
17:35 September 16
Centenarian recovers from COVID-19 in Guhawati
100-year-old Mai Handique recovered from COVID19 with the help of doctors at Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital, Guwahati.
"She gives us a lesson in having right will power," tweets Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
17:34 September 16
COVID-19 death toll climbs to 4,690 in UP; cases over 3.30 lakh
With 86 fresh fatalities, the death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,690 in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, while the tally of cases climbed to 3,30,265 with 6,337 more people testing positive for the viral disease. The state now has 67,002 active COVID-19 cases and 2,58,573 people have recovered from the disease till date, Additional Chief Secretary (Medical and Health) Amit Mohan Prasad said.
17:34 September 16
76 fresh COVID-19 cases take Himachal Pradesh's tally to 10,412, death toll 90
The COVID-19 death toll in Himachal Pradesh rose to 90 on Wednesday with one more fatality, while 76 fresh cases pushed the infection tally in the state to 10,412, officials said. One COVID-19 death was reported from Kangra district, Special Secretary, Health, Nipun Jindal said.
13:17 September 16
Delhi BJP President Adesh Gupta tested COVID-19 positive
Delhi BJP President Adesh Gupta tested COVID-19 positive
Delhi BJP President Adesh Gupta on Wednesday informed that he tested positive for COVID-19 and urged some of the people who came in his contact to be tested.
"Last week, I took the test after having a mild fever, which came out as negative. Due to continued poor health, I tested again which turned positive. Although I have been in quarantine for the past week, if someone has come in contact with me they should get tested", he tweeted.
Notably, Delhi Deputy chief Sisodia has also tested positive and is now in quarantine.
12:58 September 16
Pondy logs 518 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more die
Pondy logs 518 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more die
Puducherry: Puducherry recorded 518 fresh cases of coronavirus and 13 related deaths on Wednesday, taking the aggregate to 21,111 in the union territory.
With the death of 13 more people, the toll rose to 418. Director of Health and Family Welfare S Mohan Kumar said in a release that 401 patients were discharged during last 24 hours.
12:47 September 16
Odisha reports record 4,270 new COVID-19 cases, 11 fresh fatalities
Odisha reports record 4,270 new COVID-19 cases, 11 fresh fatalities
Bhubaneswar: Odisha registered its highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as 4,270 more people tested positive for the infection, a health
official said. The new cases pushed the state's coronavirus tally to 1,62,920, he said.
12:00 September 16
Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai tested positive for COVID-19
Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai tweeted that he tested positive for COVID19 and is in home isolation, being asymptomatic.
11:58 September 16
Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rose to 6,466
Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rose to 6,466 as 170 more people, including 24 security personnel have tested positive for the virus, a health department official said on Wednesday.
The COVID-19 death toll rose to 13 in the northeastern state after two people in Changlang district succumbed to the infection, State Surveillance Officer Dr Lobsang Jampa said.
10:25 September 16
802 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan
802 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan
802 new COVID-19 cases, 15 recoveries 7 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, taking total cases to 1,06,700 including 1,271 deaths and 17,541 active cases according to State Health Department.
With this the total number of positive cases in the State has reached 1,06,700 including 17,541 active cases. While 86,333 have been recharged after treatment, 1,271 deaths have been reported due to the virus.15 recoveries were also reported during the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 50 lakh mark with a spike of 90,123 cases and 1, 290 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday.
The total case tally in the country stands at 50,20,360 including 9, 95,933 cases , 39,42,361 cured/discharged/migrated and 82,066 deaths as per the Ministry.
09:40 September 16
India COVID-19 tally crosses 50 lakh mark
India COVID-19 tally crosses 50 lakh mark
India's COVID-19 case tally crosses 50-lakh mark with a spike of 90,123 new cases & 1,290 deaths in last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on Wednesday
The total case tally in the country stands at 50,20,360 including 9,95,933 cases, 39,42,361 cured/discharged/migrated and 82,066 deaths as per the Ministry. As per the data from the health ministry which is most affected by the pandemic has 2,92,174 active cases of COVID-19.Karnataka has 96,955 cases, Andhra Pradesh (92,535), Uttar Pradesh (67,335) and Delhi (29,787).
According to Indian Council of Medical Research, 5,94,29,115 samples have been tested up to September 15 for COVID-19. Of these, 11,16,842 samples were tested yesterday.
09:39 September 16
Fresh spurt in cases in Agra
The Covid-19 scene in the Agra region continues to remain grim as a fresh spurt in the number of cases is proving a huge challenge for the medical infrastructure.
At the two testing centres in Agra, the daily queues are lengthening as everyone with a slight doubt wants to get tested now. A large number of patients of viral fever from rural areas are also lining up for the tests, as Covid-19 awareness level through sustained media campaigns has gone up.
In the past 24 hours, Agra reported 114 fresh cases. The total now is 4,267, with 116 deaths. So far, 3,321 have recovered. The number of active cases is 830.
After the weekend lockdown was lifted, people are seen flouting the norms and crowding up public places. The police have so far challenged 31,963 people for violation of the Covid-19 guidelines.
09:37 September 16
Telangana recorded 2,273 COVID-19 cases yesterday
Telangana recorded 2,273 COVID-19 cases, yesterday
Telangana recorded 2,273 COVID-19 cases and 2,260 recoveries and 12 deaths yesterday, taking total cases to 1,62,844 including 1,31,447 recoveries, 996 deaths and 30,401 active cases: State Health Department. Out of the fresh cases, 325 were reported from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), followed by Rangareddy 185, Nalgonda 175, Medchal Malkajgiri 164, Karimnagar 122 and Warangal Urban 114 districts, a state government bulletin said on Wednesday, providing data as of 8 PM on September 15.
With 12 more deaths, the overall toll rose to 996. The cumulative recovered cases stood at 1.31 lakh, while 30,401 were under treatment. According to the bulletin, 55,636 samples were tested on September 15. Cumulatively, the number of samples tested was 22.76 lakh.
The case fatality rate in the state was 0.61 per cent, while it was 1.63 per cent at the national level, it said. The recovery rate in the state climbed to 80.71 per cent,
while it was 78.52 per cent in the country.
07:58 September 16
Odisha reports more recoveries than new COVID-19 cases
Bhubaneswar: Odisha reported more recoveries of COVID-19 patients than new cases on Tuesday as 3,714 people were cured of the disease while 3,645 got
infected with it, a health department official said.
The number of recoveries in the state is now 1,25,738 which is 79.25 per cent of the total coronavirus caseload of 1,58,650. The toll due to the contagion rose to 645 with eight more people succumbing to the infection - three in Cuttack and one each in Boudh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Sambalpur and
Subarnapur during the day, he said.
Total 53 COVID-19 patients in the state have died due to comorbidities, according to the official."Today, the number of recoveries (3,714) is more than the detection of new positive cases (3,645)," the official said. The case fatality rate has declined to 0.40 per cent from 0.47 per cent on September 1, the data released by the
department said. Odisha currently has 32,214 active cases against Monday's 35,928 cases, it said.
07:54 September 16
PT-PCR tests to be charged by private laboratories at Rs.1500 in Jharkhand
Ranchi: The Jharkhand government on Tuesday slashed the maximum price of RT-PCR tests for COVID-19 to be charged by private laboratories to Rs 1,500, officials said. The state government on June 29 had capped the rate at Rs 2,400.
The decision was taken in view of the fall in rates of the kits and related items required to conduct the tests, officials said. Action will be taken against any private lab that charges more than the fixed-rate, as per an order issued by the government.
07:17 September 16
Serum Institute gets permission to resume clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr V G Somani gives permission to Serum Institute of India to resume clinical trial of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the country while revoking its earlier order of suspending any new recruitment for phase two and three trial
06:09 September 16
COVID-19 LIVE: Odisha records highest single day recoveries of 4,121 coronavirus cases
Assam reported 2,409 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 1,46,575, said Himant Biswa Sarma, State Health Minister.
The total number of cases include 1,15,051 recoveries, 31,029 active cases and 492 deaths. Meanwhile, India COVID -19 tally crossed the 49 lakh mark with a spike of 83,809 cases and 1,054 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Union Health Ministry.
23:01 September 16
Himachal's COVID tally reaches 10,795
"Himachal Pradesh's COVID19 tally reaches 10,795. The total number of cases includes 4,146 active cases, 6,531 recoveries and 89 deaths," said State Health Department
23:00 September 16
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital, Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital declared as COVID hospitals
In view of COVID19 pandemic, Delhi Govt has decided to declare Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital & Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital as designated COVID Hospitals partially, for admitting confirmed/suspected cases of COVID-19 in addition to the already designated COVID Hospitals.
22:59 September 16
Ladakh reports two COVID deaths
"The Union Territory of Ladakh reported 36 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths today; 19 patients cured and discharged," said Department of Information & Public Relations, Ladakh
22:58 September 16
Assam records 2,394 COVID-19 cases
"Assam reported 2,394 COVID-19 cases today, taking total cases to 1,48,969 including 1,16,900 recoveries, 31,555 active cases and 511 deaths," said State Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
21:59 September 16
Chiranjeevi's brother Nagababu tests Covid positive
Janasena Party leader and Telugu movie industry actor, Konidela Nagababu, has tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus. "Tested Covid positive. Will scuffle and strife through this and will be a plasma donor," said Nagababu.
There was speculation that the actor tested positive a couple of days ago but it was not confirmed until he took to social media to tell the world about his health condition.
Nagababu, 58, is the younger brother of Chiranjeevi, and older to Janasena founder Pawan Kalyan.
21:38 September 16
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Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check up, I have been tested COVID 19 positive. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I have isolated myself.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 16, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check up, I have been tested COVID 19 positive. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I have isolated myself.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 16, 2020Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check up, I have been tested COVID 19 positive. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I have isolated myself.
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) September 16, 2020
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari tests positive for Coronavirus
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has tested positive for Covid-19. He took to Twitter to share the news.
"Yesterday, I was feeling weak and consulted my Doctor. During the course of my check-up, I have been tested COVID 19 positive. I am at present doing well with the blessings and good wishes of all. I have isolated myself," He tweeted.
I request everyone who has come in my contact to be careful and follow the protocol. Stay safe", he added.
20:27 September 16
"Ahmedabad adds 165 COVID-19 cases, taking tally to 34,237; toll rises to 1,784 with three more deaths," said Gujarat health department
20:26 September 16
Maharashtra records 23,365 fresh cases
"23,365 new COVID19 cases and 474 deaths reported in Maharashtra today; 17,559 patients discharged. Total cases in the state rise to 11,21,221 including 30,883 deaths and 7,92,832 patients discharged. Active cases at 2,97,125," said Public Health Department, Maharashtra
20:25 September 16
Recovered patients' mark cross 60k in Punjab
"Punjab records 2,717 new COVID19 cases and 78 deaths, taking the total number of cases to 87,184 including 63,570 recoveries, 21,022 active cases and 2,592 deaths," said State Health Department
20:25 September 16
WB records 3,237 fresh cases, 61 deaths
"West Bengal reports 3,237 new COVID19 cases and 61 deaths today, taking total cases to 2,12,383 including 1,84,113 discharges, 24,147 active cases and 4,123 deaths," said State Health Department
19:56 September 16
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences Delhi recorded underlying health conditions or comorbidities in 98.5 per cent of coronavirus patients admitted to the hospital for treatment in September with hypertension being the most common form.
19:53 September 16
UP records fresh 6,337 new cases
"6,337 new coronavirus cases in #UttarPradesh, tally 3.30 lakh, active cases 67,002; toll rises to 4,690 with 86 more deaths," said Health official
19:52 September 16
Dharavi's COVID-19 tally reaches 2,960
"COVID-19 tally in Mumbai slum colony Dharavi rises to 2,960 with addition of 15 new cases," said BMC
19:51 September 16
15 people allowed in puja offering places: Assam govt
Government of Assam issueed instructions to be followed in Kamrup Metropolitan District during 'Biswakarma Puja' and 'Mahalaya' tomorrow, in view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic & continuous rise in positive cases in the district; only 15 people allowed in 'puja' offering places.
19:50 September 16
Uttarakhand records 447 COVID deaths
"1,540 fresh COVID19 cases reported in Uttarakhand today. The total number of cases in the state is now 35,947 including 24,277 recoveries, 11,068 active cases and 447 deaths," said State Government
19:48 September 16
With surge in COVID-19 cases, demand for oxygen cylinders rise in Maharashtra
"The demand for oxygen cylinders has suddenly increased due to rising cases. Vehicles carrying oxygen for COVID19 patients will be treated as ambulances & free passage will be given to them," said Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope
19:46 September 16
Recoveries eclipse fresh COVID-19 cases in TN for 11th day in a row
Recoveries outnumbered fresh COVID-19 cases in Tamil Nadu for the 11th straight day on Wednesday with the cumulative number of those cured rising to 4.64 lakh, while the infection count mounted to 5.19 lakh. The state added 5,652 fresh cases taking the tally to 5,19,860 while the death toll mounted to 8,559with 57 more fatalities, a government bulletin said.
19:43 September 16
Delhi records 4,473 new COVID-19 cases
Delhi recorded the highest single-day spike of 4,473 fresh coronavirus cases pushing the caseload to more than 2.30 lakh on Wednesday, authorities said. As many as 62,593 tests were conducted the previous day, according to Delhi government's health bulletin. The bulletin said that the death toll has risen to 4,839 with 33 fatalities. Four of the 33 fatalities are from the previous days.
17:43 September 16
Odisha records 4,270 fresh cases
"Record of 4,270 new cases take Odisha's COVID-19 tally to 1,62,920; 11 fresh fatalities push death toll to 656," said Health official.
It added, "Highest single-day COVID 19 recovery recorded in Odisha with 4121 discharges today. The total number of recovered cases now stands at 1,29,859:
17:42 September 16
Infection tally crosses 20,000 mark in Tripura
"Tripura records 454 new COVID19 cases, 10 more fatalities; infection tally rises to 20,172," says health official
17:38 September 16
247 police personnel tests COVID-19 positive
"247 police personnel of Maharashtra Police tested positive for COVID-19 & 2 died in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of infections in the state force to 20,003 including 3,728 active cases, 16,071 recovered cases and 204 deaths," said Maharasthra Police
17:36 September 16
Active cases in Mizoram crosses 1,000 mark
"7 new COVID19 recoveries reported in Mizoram today, taking the total number of recoveries to 929. Total number of positive cases stands at 1,480 so far, including 551 active cases in the state till date," said State Health Department
17:35 September 16
Centenarian recovers from COVID-19 in Guhawati
100-year-old Mai Handique recovered from COVID19 with the help of doctors at Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital, Guwahati.
"She gives us a lesson in having right will power," tweets Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
17:34 September 16
COVID-19 death toll climbs to 4,690 in UP; cases over 3.30 lakh
With 86 fresh fatalities, the death toll due to COVID-19 rose to 4,690 in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, while the tally of cases climbed to 3,30,265 with 6,337 more people testing positive for the viral disease. The state now has 67,002 active COVID-19 cases and 2,58,573 people have recovered from the disease till date, Additional Chief Secretary (Medical and Health) Amit Mohan Prasad said.
17:34 September 16
76 fresh COVID-19 cases take Himachal Pradesh's tally to 10,412, death toll 90
The COVID-19 death toll in Himachal Pradesh rose to 90 on Wednesday with one more fatality, while 76 fresh cases pushed the infection tally in the state to 10,412, officials said. One COVID-19 death was reported from Kangra district, Special Secretary, Health, Nipun Jindal said.
13:17 September 16
Delhi BJP President Adesh Gupta tested COVID-19 positive
Delhi BJP President Adesh Gupta tested COVID-19 positive
Delhi BJP President Adesh Gupta on Wednesday informed that he tested positive for COVID-19 and urged some of the people who came in his contact to be tested.
"Last week, I took the test after having a mild fever, which came out as negative. Due to continued poor health, I tested again which turned positive. Although I have been in quarantine for the past week, if someone has come in contact with me they should get tested", he tweeted.
Notably, Delhi Deputy chief Sisodia has also tested positive and is now in quarantine.
12:58 September 16
Pondy logs 518 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more die
Pondy logs 518 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more die
Puducherry: Puducherry recorded 518 fresh cases of coronavirus and 13 related deaths on Wednesday, taking the aggregate to 21,111 in the union territory.
With the death of 13 more people, the toll rose to 418. Director of Health and Family Welfare S Mohan Kumar said in a release that 401 patients were discharged during last 24 hours.
12:47 September 16
Odisha reports record 4,270 new COVID-19 cases, 11 fresh fatalities
Odisha reports record 4,270 new COVID-19 cases, 11 fresh fatalities
Bhubaneswar: Odisha registered its highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as 4,270 more people tested positive for the infection, a health
official said. The new cases pushed the state's coronavirus tally to 1,62,920, he said.
12:00 September 16
Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai tested positive for COVID-19
Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraj Bommai tweeted that he tested positive for COVID19 and is in home isolation, being asymptomatic.
11:58 September 16
Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rose to 6,466
Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rose to 6,466 as 170 more people, including 24 security personnel have tested positive for the virus, a health department official said on Wednesday.
The COVID-19 death toll rose to 13 in the northeastern state after two people in Changlang district succumbed to the infection, State Surveillance Officer Dr Lobsang Jampa said.
10:25 September 16
802 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan
802 new COVID-19 cases reported in Rajasthan
802 new COVID-19 cases, 15 recoveries 7 deaths reported in Rajasthan today, taking total cases to 1,06,700 including 1,271 deaths and 17,541 active cases according to State Health Department.
With this the total number of positive cases in the State has reached 1,06,700 including 17,541 active cases. While 86,333 have been recharged after treatment, 1,271 deaths have been reported due to the virus.15 recoveries were also reported during the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally crossed the 50 lakh mark with a spike of 90,123 cases and 1, 290 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday.
The total case tally in the country stands at 50,20,360 including 9, 95,933 cases , 39,42,361 cured/discharged/migrated and 82,066 deaths as per the Ministry.
09:40 September 16
India COVID-19 tally crosses 50 lakh mark
India COVID-19 tally crosses 50 lakh mark
India's COVID-19 case tally crosses 50-lakh mark with a spike of 90,123 new cases & 1,290 deaths in last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on Wednesday
The total case tally in the country stands at 50,20,360 including 9,95,933 cases, 39,42,361 cured/discharged/migrated and 82,066 deaths as per the Ministry. As per the data from the health ministry which is most affected by the pandemic has 2,92,174 active cases of COVID-19.Karnataka has 96,955 cases, Andhra Pradesh (92,535), Uttar Pradesh (67,335) and Delhi (29,787).
According to Indian Council of Medical Research, 5,94,29,115 samples have been tested up to September 15 for COVID-19. Of these, 11,16,842 samples were tested yesterday.
09:39 September 16
Fresh spurt in cases in Agra
The Covid-19 scene in the Agra region continues to remain grim as a fresh spurt in the number of cases is proving a huge challenge for the medical infrastructure.
At the two testing centres in Agra, the daily queues are lengthening as everyone with a slight doubt wants to get tested now. A large number of patients of viral fever from rural areas are also lining up for the tests, as Covid-19 awareness level through sustained media campaigns has gone up.
In the past 24 hours, Agra reported 114 fresh cases. The total now is 4,267, with 116 deaths. So far, 3,321 have recovered. The number of active cases is 830.
After the weekend lockdown was lifted, people are seen flouting the norms and crowding up public places. The police have so far challenged 31,963 people for violation of the Covid-19 guidelines.
09:37 September 16
Telangana recorded 2,273 COVID-19 cases yesterday
Telangana recorded 2,273 COVID-19 cases, yesterday
Telangana recorded 2,273 COVID-19 cases and 2,260 recoveries and 12 deaths yesterday, taking total cases to 1,62,844 including 1,31,447 recoveries, 996 deaths and 30,401 active cases: State Health Department. Out of the fresh cases, 325 were reported from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), followed by Rangareddy 185, Nalgonda 175, Medchal Malkajgiri 164, Karimnagar 122 and Warangal Urban 114 districts, a state government bulletin said on Wednesday, providing data as of 8 PM on September 15.
With 12 more deaths, the overall toll rose to 996. The cumulative recovered cases stood at 1.31 lakh, while 30,401 were under treatment. According to the bulletin, 55,636 samples were tested on September 15. Cumulatively, the number of samples tested was 22.76 lakh.
The case fatality rate in the state was 0.61 per cent, while it was 1.63 per cent at the national level, it said. The recovery rate in the state climbed to 80.71 per cent,
while it was 78.52 per cent in the country.
07:58 September 16
Odisha reports more recoveries than new COVID-19 cases
Bhubaneswar: Odisha reported more recoveries of COVID-19 patients than new cases on Tuesday as 3,714 people were cured of the disease while 3,645 got
infected with it, a health department official said.
The number of recoveries in the state is now 1,25,738 which is 79.25 per cent of the total coronavirus caseload of 1,58,650. The toll due to the contagion rose to 645 with eight more people succumbing to the infection - three in Cuttack and one each in Boudh, Kandhamal, Rayagada, Sambalpur and
Subarnapur during the day, he said.
Total 53 COVID-19 patients in the state have died due to comorbidities, according to the official."Today, the number of recoveries (3,714) is more than the detection of new positive cases (3,645)," the official said. The case fatality rate has declined to 0.40 per cent from 0.47 per cent on September 1, the data released by the
department said. Odisha currently has 32,214 active cases against Monday's 35,928 cases, it said.
07:54 September 16
PT-PCR tests to be charged by private laboratories at Rs.1500 in Jharkhand
Ranchi: The Jharkhand government on Tuesday slashed the maximum price of RT-PCR tests for COVID-19 to be charged by private laboratories to Rs 1,500, officials said. The state government on June 29 had capped the rate at Rs 2,400.
The decision was taken in view of the fall in rates of the kits and related items required to conduct the tests, officials said. Action will be taken against any private lab that charges more than the fixed-rate, as per an order issued by the government.
07:17 September 16
Serum Institute gets permission to resume clinical trial of COVID-19 vaccine
Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) Dr V G Somani gives permission to Serum Institute of India to resume clinical trial of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the country while revoking its earlier order of suspending any new recruitment for phase two and three trial
06:09 September 16
COVID-19 LIVE: Odisha records highest single day recoveries of 4,121 coronavirus cases
Assam reported 2,409 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the total number of cases to 1,46,575, said Himant Biswa Sarma, State Health Minister.
The total number of cases include 1,15,051 recoveries, 31,029 active cases and 492 deaths. Meanwhile, India COVID -19 tally crossed the 49 lakh mark with a spike of 83,809 cases and 1,054 deaths in the last 24 hours, said the Union Health Ministry.
Last Updated : Sep 16, 2020, 11:03 PM IST
