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Highlights: Global coronavirus cases rise by one-day record of 400,000

Coronavirus resurgence worries governments across the Atlantic. Germany, Italy, France report record cases as global tally reaches 39 million.

By hindustantimes.com | Updated: Oct 18, 2020 00:01 IST
Highlights: Global coronavirus cases rise by one-day record of 400,000
A commuter wearing a face mask is silhouetted at the main train station Hauptbahnhof in Berlin (REUTERS)

Countries across Europe are seeing a resurgence of Covid-19. England, Germany, Portugal and Italy have seen a record surge in cases. Germany, once lauded for its handling of the pandemic, has recorded its highest number of cases this week than it ever did during the first seven months of the pandemic. As temperatures dip across the US, the country which remains the worst-affected by Covid-19, recorded most daily infections in two months taking the tally to 8 million.

Union health minister Harsh Vardhan asked Indians to exercise caution ahead of the festive and winter season. India’s daily number of cases have dipped but concerns remain regarding fresh outbreaks that could fuel a second wave of Covid-19. Kerala, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan cases and deaths remain a concern for the authorities as these states continue to show an uptick in cases.

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07:09 PM IST

Iran extends Covid curbs in capital as nationwide deaths pass 30,000

Iran, the Middle Eastern country hardest-hit by the coronavirus, extended restrictions and closures in the capital Tehran into a third week on Saturday as its death toll rose above 30,000.

06:51 PM IST

AP reports 5,529 recoveries,3676 new Covid-19 cases

Andhra Pradesh recorded 5,529 recoveries and 3,676 new coronavirus positive cases, while 24 fatalities were reported in the 24 hours ending 9 am on Saturday.

06:20 PM IST

Kerala reports 9,016 new Covid-19 cases pushing the total active patients to 96,004

Kerala reports 9,016 new Covid-19 cases pushing the total active patients to 96,004.

The state has recorded 1,139 deaths while 2,36,989 people have recovered from the infection.

06:17 PM IST

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.

05:49 PM IST

Covid-19 case confirmed in pope's Vatican residence

A man living in the same Vatican residence as Pope Francis has tested positive for Covid-19 and gone into isolation, the Vatican said on Saturday.

04:55 PM IST

Two pan-India studies on Covid-19 virus genome suggest virus is genetically stable: PMO

Two pan-India studies on Covid-19 virus genome suggest virus is genetically stable, no major mutation in it: PMO.

04:52 PM IST

Three vaccines in advanced stages of development in India: PMO

PM Narendra Modi chairs Covid-19 review meeting; cautions against complacency, calls for keeping up efforts to contain pandemic. Three vaccines in advanced stages of development in India, out of which 2 are in Phase II, one is in Phase-III: PMO statement.

03:55 PM IST

Indonesia reports 4,301 fresh Covid-19 cases, 84 new deaths

The Covid-19 cases in Indonesia rose by 4,301 within one day to 357,762, with the death toll adding by 84 to 12,431, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.

03:53 PM IST

Russia receives renewed approval for Covid-19 vaccine trials in India -RDIF

The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd have received renewed approval to conduct late-stage clinical trials in India of the Russian Covid-19 vaccine, the sovereign wealth fund said on Saturday.

03:19 PM IST

Dr Reddy's and Russian Direct Investment Fund announce they have received DGCI approval for clinical trial for Sputnik V in India

Dr Reddy's and Russian Direct Investment Fund announce they have received DGCI approval for clinical trial for Sputnik V in India.

02:37 PM IST

Singapore reports 3 new Covid-19 cases

Singapore reported three new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, including one imported infection, taking the country's coronavirus caseload to 57,904.

02:12 PM IST

Poland records 9,622 new cases

Poland recorded 9,622 new coronavirus cases marking a huge daily increase. Several countries including Czech Republic, Russia, UK, Germany, Spain and Italy have seen record spikes this week showing a resurgence of the Covid-19 in the continent.

02:08 PM IST

Russia has recorded 14,922 Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

Russia's Covid-19 tally reached 1,384,235 with 14,922 new coronavirus cases. Death toll rose to 24,002 with 279 dead in last 24 hours.

02:03 PM IST

Tripura reports 134 fresh cases

Tripura's coronavirus tally reached 29,327 as the state recorded 134 fresh cases. 323 people have died so far.

01:13 PM IST

Voters reward Ardern for crushing community transmission

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has gotten a huge lead in the early election counting as she looks set for a second term.

First published: Oct 17, 2020 06:59 IST