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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Oct 17, 2020, 23:16:36 IST
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Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra government allows to reopen gyms and fitness centres from Dussehra
India has one of the lowest Covid-19 deaths per million population in the world with less than 1,000 fatalities registered daily since October 4. The fatality rate of 1.52 per cent on Friday was the lowest since March 22, the Union health ministry said. Stay here for live updates
18:59 (IST) Oct 17
Decision to reserve beds for Covid-19 patients (in private hospitals) stems from sheer concern to mitigate spread of the virus. Those levelling allegations against the Delhi government are trying to jeopardise our efforts for the welfare of citizens
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain
18:58 (IST) Oct 17
PM Modi's appeal to Indians
Once again, I appeal to my fellow Indians: Wear masks. Wash hands. Follow social distancing- Do Gaj Ki Doori.… https://t.co/NhoBAx1zql
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 160294087900018:50 (IST) Oct 17
Kerala's Covid tally touches 3,32,228, with 9,016 fresh cases
Kerala's Covid-19 cases soared to 9,016 on Saturday, taking the infection tally to 3,32,228 as the toll touched 1,139with 26 more fatalities. In the last 24 hours,52,067 samples were tested and 7,991 returned negative, taking the recoveries so far to 2,36,989, Health minister K K Shailaja said in a press release. The active case touched 96,004.
18:42 (IST) Oct 17
Rajasthan's Covid-19 tally surges to 1,71,281 with 1,992 new infections. 21,255 are active patients in the state, while 1,735 deaths have been recorded.
18:32 (IST) Oct 17
Tamil Nadu reports 57 deaths and 4,295 new Covid-19 cases today, taking the total number of cases in the State to 6,83,486. The death toll is at 10,586. 6,32,708 people have been discharged in the State so far including 5,005 people discharges today: State Health Department
18:27 (IST) Oct 17
Tracking the spread of Covid-19
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18:21 (IST) Oct 17
Get tested for Covid-19 before Durga Puja, Assam govt urges priests
The Assam government on Saturday urged priests in the state to get themselves tested for Covid-19 before the Durga Puja to ensure that devotees are not infected with the virus. The government has made it mandatory for priests to get tested before the Pujas but in many districts, they are refusing to do so, officials said.
18:18 (IST) Oct 17
Belgium registers over 10,400 new Covid-19 cases, highest daily rise
Belgium has registered nearly 10,400 new infections on October 13 marking the largest daily increase since the start of the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, the Belgian public health research institute Sciensano said on Saturday.
17:54 (IST) Oct 17
All educational institutions in Assam will re-open from November 2, 2020
📚 All Educational Institutions in #Assam will re-open from Nov 2, 2020. All protocols on health, safety & hygiene f… https://t.co/P6u6ZMhDOA
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) 160292618400017:51 (IST) Oct 17
Adults and children born with heart defects had a lower-than-expected possibility of developing moderate or severe Covid-19 symptoms, according to a new study which cautioned that elderly patients with similar congenital conditions might have a different risk profile.
17:46 (IST) Oct 17
Goa's Covid-19 mortality count rose to 539 on Saturday with seven deaths reported over the past 24 hours. Two patients were from Sindhudurg Maharashtra who received treatment at Goa Medical College (GMC) and hospital, Bambolim.
17:08 (IST) Oct 17
PM Modi appeals for social distancing, Covid appropriate behaviour, and self-restraint in the upcoming festival season
17:01 (IST) Oct 17
PM Modi suggests vaccine delivery system to be developed on the lines of conduct of elections, involving all levels of governments and citizen groups.
16:59 (IST) Oct 17
PM Modi calls upon the scientific fraternity, industry including IT industry and academia of India, to work for the entire mankind
16:58 (IST) Oct 17
PM Modi calls for speedy access to vaccines for citizens once ready
16:56 (IST) Oct 17
Two pan-India studies on Covid-19 virus genome suggest virus is genetically stable, no major mutation in it
PMO
16:54 (IST) Oct 17
Three vaccines in advanced stages of development in India, out of which 2 are in Phase II, one is in Phase-III: PMO statement
16:52 (IST) Oct 17
PM Modi further directed that keeping in view geographical span & diversity of the country, the access to the vaccine should be ensured speedily. PM stressed that every step in logistics, delivery, & administration should be put in place rigorously: Prime Minister's Office (PMO)
16:51 (IST) Oct 17
In an effort to help the global community, the Prime Minister directed that we should not limit our efforts to our immediate neighbourhood but also reach out to the entire world in providing vaccines, medicines and IT platforms for vaccine delivery system: PMO
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