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LIVE: Philippines reports biggest daily spike in Covid-19 cases in 2 weeks

India continues to occupy the top global position with the maximum number of Covid-19 recoveries, the Union Health Ministry has said.

By hindustantimes.com | Updated: Oct 04, 2020 22:40 IST
LIVE: Philippines reports biggest daily spike in Covid-19 cases in 2 weeks

The unprecedented Covid-19 has killed more than 1,031,100 people across the world, as per the latest John Hopkins figures. India continues to occupy the top global position with the maximum number of Covid-19 recoveries and accounts for 21% of the recovered cases worldwide, while its share in the total cases stands at 18.6 per cent, the Union Health Ministry has said. The total coronavirus cases mounted to 65,49,374 with 75,829 new infections being reported in a day, while the death toll climbed to 101782 with the virus claiming 940 lives in a span of 24 hours.

Read highlights here:

11:24 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh's Covid-19 tally rises to 10,421

At least 201 more people, including eight security personnel and 17 health care workers, have tested positive for Covid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, pushing the northeastern state's caseload to 10,421, a senior health official said on Sunday.

11:22 AM IST

3,326 new Covid-19 cases, 4,066 recoveries and 15 deaths reported in Odisha

3,326 new Covid-19 cases, 4,066 recoveries and 15 deaths reported in Odisha till October 3. The total number of cases rise to 2,32,713 including 1,98,194 recoveries, 33,559 active cases and 907 deaths: State Health Department, Government of Odisha

10:42 AM IST

Telangana Covid-19 tally inches closer to two lakh mark

Telangana reported 1,949 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to nearly two lakh, while tenmore deaths pushed the toll to 1,163, a government bulletin said on Sunday.

10:13 AM IST

French coronavirus cases reach record level with nearly 17,000 new infections

France reported nearly 17,000 new confirmed coronavirus infections on Saturday, about 5,000 more than on the previous day, setting a new daily record.

10:10 AM IST

Britain's coronavirus cases rise sharply to record level

Britain reported 12,872 new Covid-19 cases, a record daily figure for the country, with the government blaming the jump on a reporting delay and saying the numbers in coming days would include additional cases.

10:08 AM IST

Former Odisha minister and BJD MLA dies after testing positive for Covid-19

Odisha recorded its first ever Covid-19 death of a sitting MLA after Pradeep Maharathy, Biju Janata Dal legislator from Pipili passed away in a private hospital late last night, 18 days after he tested positive for coronavirus.

10:04 AM IST

10 new Covid-19 cases in Andamans; tally rises to 3,868

The Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 3,868 on Sunday as 10 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said.

09:59 AM IST

NCB deputy director KPS Malhotra tests positive for Covid-19

NCB deputy director KPS Malhotra, who questioned Deepika Padukone, has tested positive for Covid-19

09:46 AM IST

India's Covid-19 tally breaches 6.5 million mark with a one-day jump of 75,829 cases, 940 deaths

India's Covid-19 tally crosses 65-lakh mark with a spike of 75,829 new cases and 940 deaths reported in last 24 hours.

Total case tally stands at 65,49,374 including 9,37,625 active cases, 55,09,967 cured/discharged/migrated cases and 1,01,782 deaths: Union Health Ministry

09:27 AM IST

Trump aide Luna tests positive for coronavirus in new White House case: Report

White House aide Nick Luna, who serves as a personal attendant to President Donald Trump, has tested positive for coronavirus infection, according to people familiar with the matter.

09:06 AM IST

Total of 7,89,92,534 samples tested for Covid-19 up to October 3: ICMR

A total of 7,89,92,534 samples tested for Covid-19 up to October 3. Of these, 11,42,131 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research

08:59 AM IST

Mexico reports 4,863 new coronavirus cases, 388 more deaths: Health ministry

Mexico's confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 757,953 on Saturday, according to the health ministry, with a total reported death toll of 78,880.

08:55 AM IST

Australia's Covid-19 hotspot cases inch up, but officials optimistic

New daily coronavirus infections in Australia's hotspot of Victoria climbed back to double digits on Sunday with 12 cases recorded but authorities said the state is on track to be able to ease its social distancing restrictions in coming weeks.

08:46 AM IST

Boris Johnson says he won’t be ‘blown off course’ by Covid-19 pandemic

Boris Johnson pledged to “unleash Britain’s potential” next year as he tries to regain momentum and calm unrest in the Conservative Party over his government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

08:22 AM IST

Mike Pompeo shortens upcoming Asia trip after Trump falls ill with Covid-19

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will depart for Japan on Sunday but will not go to Mongolia and South Korea as originally planned, the State Department said on Saturday, after President Donald Trump was diagnosed and hospitalized due to the coronavirus.

First published: Oct 04, 2020 07:01 IST