LIVE: Russia conducts 423,000 Covid-19 tests in the past 24 hours
In India, the death toll surpassed the 100,000 mark on Friday, a grim milestone that comes exactly seven months from the day the first batch of cases were reported in the country.
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Depression and anxiety tripled during lockdown: Study
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Russia conducted over 47.2 million Covid-19 tests
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Tripura reports 190 new Covid-19 cases
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10 new cases push Covid-19 tally of Andamans to 3,858
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Trump campaign manager Stepien tests positive for Covid-19
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Covid-19 statewise status in India
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79,476 new cases take India's tally to 6,473,544
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Going welI, I think! tweets Trump
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Trump Covid-19 diagnosis 'bracing reminder' to take it seriously: Biden
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Chinese mainland reports 10 new imported Covid-19 cases
With months into the Covid-19 pandemic, the world still reeling under its devastating impact. According to the John Hopkins figures, more than 1,026,600 people have succumbed the deadly virus. While the number of global infection stands at 34,495,372.
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In the United States, nation with highest cases of Covid-19 infection, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania contracted the virus.
In India, the death toll surpassed the 100,000 mark on Friday, a grim milestone that comes exactly seven months from the day the first batch of cases were reported in the country.
After US, India is the second country to have the highest number of cases.
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Depression and anxiety tripled during lockdown: Study
There was a three-fold increase in the number of people reporting significant depression and anxiety problems during lockdown, according to a new study.
The study conducted by an international team of experts from universities in three countries -- UK, Austria and Belgium -- also highlighted regional variations in psychological wellbeing which show that socioeconomically deprived areas of the UK reported more severe levels of depression.
Russia conducted over 47.2 million Covid-19 tests
More than 47.2 million tests for Covid-19 have been performed in Russia since the outbreak, the country's consumer rights and human welfare watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, said on Saturday.
"We have conducted over 47.2 million coronavirus tests in Russia. 226,435 people are remaining under medical supervision," the watchdog said in a statement.
Rospotrebnadzor added that Russia conducted 423,000 tests in the past 24 hours alone.
Tripura reports 190 new Covid-19 cases
Tripura's Covid-19 tally rose to 26,552 on Saturday as 190 more people tested positive for the virus, a health department official said.
The Covid-19 death toll climbed to 286 with six more people succumbing to the infection, he said.
10 new cases push Covid-19 tally of Andamans to 3,858
The Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 3,858 on Saturday as 10 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said.
Five new patients have travel history, while five fresh infections were detected during contact tracing.
Trump campaign manager Stepien tests positive for Covid-19
Donald Trump’s campaign manager, Bill Stepien, tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, becoming the latest associate of the president to become infected with the disease, spokesman Tim Murtaugh said late Friday.
79,476 new cases take India's tally to 6,473,544
India on Saturday reported, 79,476 new cases of coronavirus disease, pushing the tally to 6,473,544. The death toll was pushed to 100, 842
Going welI, I think! tweets Trump
Going welI, I think! Thank you to all. LOVE!!! tweeted US President Donald Trump after he was taken to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for Covid-19 treatment.
Trump Covid-19 diagnosis 'bracing reminder' to take it seriously: Biden
President Donald Trump, along with the first lady, being tested positive for Covid-19 is a "bracing reminder" to take the virus seriously, his Democratic challenger Joe Biden said, urging people to wear masks, wash hands, and maintain social distancing.
First published: Oct 03, 2020 07:36 IST