Highlights: Russia’s new Covid-19 cases hit new record high of 17,347
Delhi which had earlier seen a reduction in its daily Covid-19 tally since mid September is now recording increased number of infections in a period of 24 hours.
According to the Union health ministry's dashboard, India's Covid-19 tally on Monday went over 7.9 million after 45,148 cases 480 deaths were recorded in the last 24 hours. Active cases have further fallen down to 653,717 and the recoveries stand at 7,137,228.The maximum number of recoveries have been reported from states such as Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu.
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Delhi which had earlier seen a reduction in its daily Covid-19 tally since mid September is now recording increased number of infections in a period of 24 hours. Although, state health minister Satyendar Jain said that the overall Covid-19 situation is under control adding the government is doing all it can.
Meanwhile, amid the increasing levels of air pollution in the country especially in the northern parts, experts have suggested all those who live in such places and have recovered from the disease should get a flu shot. Air pollution along with winter season tend to aggravate the spread of Covid-19.
Oil drops toward $39 on surging Covid-19 and stimulus stalemate
Oil extended its slide to a second day on a toxic cocktail of surging coronavirus cases in the US and Europe, dwindling prospects for pre-election stimulus in Washington and a steady resumption of supply from Libya. Futures in New York fell toward $39 a barrel after dropping 1.9% on Friday. The US reported record infections for a second straight day, while Italy approved a partial lockdown and Spain announced a national curfew, reports Bloomberg.
First published: Oct 26, 2020 07:33 IST