Seven months after the coronavirus (Covid-19) disease was declared as pandemic by the World Health Organisation, the uncertainty and lack of information still remains. As the the deadly virus continues to surge across the world daily virus cases around the world topped a record 350,000, on Friday.
In Europe, leaders sounded alarms about the outbreak untamed as France climbed to a record, while the Spanish government declared a state of emergency for the Madrid region.
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In UK, government warned that the outbreak is "getting out of control". As the government seeks to curb the accelerating spread, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to make a statement to parliament on Monday about potential new lockdown restrictions.
In the United States, worst-hit country by the Covid-19, the number of infection reached 7,659,932. While US President Donald Trump announced his first his first in-person event, at the White House on Saturday, since contracting Covid-19, and plans to hold a rally in Florida on Monday.
Meanwhile, India's Covid-19 tally neared 7 million mark. As of Saturday morning, the number of total infection stood at 6,979,423, as per the figures published by the Union health ministry.
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US CDC reports 213,037 deaths from coronavirus
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Saturday reported 7,641,502 cases of new coronavirus, an increase of 58,302 cases from its previous count, and said that the number of deaths had risen by 926 to 213,037.
Two more die of Covid-19, 96 new cases in Chandigarh
Two more fatalities due to Covid19 took the death toll to 190 while 96 fresh cases pushed the infection count to 13,081 in Chandigarh on Saturday.
Covid-19 infections in Karnataka breach seven lakh mark with
The coronavirus infections in Karnataka breached the seven lakh mark with 10,517 fresh cases on Saturday whereas 102 fatalities took the death toll to 9,891.
176 new coronavirus cases in Ahmedabad, four deaths
Ahmedabad reported 176 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, taking its infection tallyto 38,736, the Gujarat health department said.
Maharashtra reports 11,416 new coronavirus cases
Maharashtra reports 11,416 new coronavirus cases, taking tally to 15,17,434; death toll in state reaches 40,040 with 308 new fatalities: Official.
Rajasthan records 2,123 new Covid-19 cases and 15 deaths today
Rajasthan records 2,123 new Covid-19 cases and 15 deaths today. The total cases in the state rise to 1,56,908, including 1,636 deaths, 1,33,918 recoveries and 21,354 active cases: Government of Rajasthan
96 new positive cases and 2 deaths reported in Chandigarh today
96 new positive cases and 2 deaths reported in Chandigarh today. The total number of positive cases now stands at 13,081 including 1,229 active cases, 11,662 recoveries and 190 deaths: UT Administration
5,653 new Covid-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours
5,653 new Covid-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the State is now at 7,50,517 including 46,624 active cases, 6,97,699 recoveries and 6,194 deaths so far: State Government
Puducherry records 337 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death and 411 discharges today
Puducherry records 337 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death and 411 discharges today. Total cases in the Union Territory rise to 31,233, including 559 deaths and 25,955 recoveries: Government of Puducherry
UK plans new 3-tier system of Covid-19 lockdown measures
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil a new three-tier system of measures alongside local regions across the country being handed greater decision-making powers as part of efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Prague gears up as fresh coronavirus cases rise
Czech Republic along with neighbour Slovakia has registered large number of cases for four days in a row. 27,000 people in Czech Republic have tested positive in the last 5 days.
Jharkhand reports 768 new Covid-19 cases
Jharkhand's tally crossed 91,254 on Saturday as the state recorded 768 more cases. 781 people have died so far due to coronavirus.
171 people test positive for Covid-19 in Tripura
Tripura's Covid-19 tally reached 28,153 with 171 new cases. Death toll rose to 310 with 2 fresh deaths.
First published: Oct 10, 2020 06:50 IST