Highlights: 7,486 fresh cases take Delhi’s Covid-19 tally to over 5 lakh
Globally, the United States continues to be the worst-affected country ahead of India and Brazil, in that order. France has overtaken Russia to become the fourth worst-hit country in the world.
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As virus cases rise, Tokyo to raise virus alert to highest
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Chhattisgarh's Covid-19 tally at 213, 365 after 1,721 cases on Tuesday
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6-day lockdown in South Australia to curb new outbreak
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UP govt issues advisory for Chhath Puja in wake of Covid-19
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Highest Covid-19 related deaths in UK since May
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Single-screen theatres remain shut in Maharashtra's Pune
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Mizoram reports 37 new cases, tally at 3,481
India's count of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) crossed 8.9 million mark to reach 8,912,907 on Wednesday, Union health ministry's data showed. In the previous spike, 29,164 new infections were recorded and 30,458 in the one before that. The latest spike is 32% more than the previous one.
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Meanwhile, the Arvind Kejriwal-led government in Delhi announced it was limiting the number of people allowed at weddings to 50 from 200. Also, both Delhi deputy CM Manish Sisodia and health minister Satyendar Jain assured no new lockdown would be imposed in the national capital. Jain, however, also hinted at curbs at local level in certain areas to bring Delhi's Covid-19 situation under control.
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As virus cases rise, Tokyo to raise virus alert to highest
The Japanese capital city of Tokyo is making arrangements to raise its Covid-19 alert to the highest level, the Nikkei newspaper reported, as coronavirus cases spread across Japan at a record pace.
Chhattisgarh's Covid-19 tally at 213, 365 after 1,721 cases on Tuesday
1,721 Covid-19 cases on Tuesday took Chhattisgarh's tally to 213,365; death toll rises to 2,623 with 19 new fatalities.
6-day lockdown in South Australia to curb new outbreak
Australia's South Australia province has announced a six-day lockdown to contain a Covid-19 pandemic outbreak that has now expanded to 22 new cases. All schools, takeaway food, pubs, cafes and universities will be closed.
UP govt issues advisory for Chhath Puja in wake of Covid-19
Uttar Pradesh government has issued an advisory for the upcoming Chhath Puja festival in view of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
Uttar Pradesh govt issues advisory for the festival of #ChhathPuja in the wake of #COVID19
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Devotees be urged to perform rituals at their homes or near their homes, as much as possible. Arrangements be made by local admn at the traditional spots near rivers/ponds for the puja. pic.twitter.com/ig5n4cTeVL
Highest Covid-19 related deaths in UK since May
The UK on Tuesday recorded 598 deaths related to Covid-19, its highest single-day death toll since May 6. 20,051 new cases took the UK's total tally to 1,410,732 including 52,745 deaths.
Single-screen theatres remain shut in Maharashtra's Pune
Single-screen theatres continue to remain shut in Pune despite the Maharashtra govt's permission for them to reopen.
Maharashtra: Single-screen theatres continue to remain shut in Pune despite the state govt's permission. "Owners of single-screen theatres feel that there is not much scope to reopen theatres as of now," says Dilip Borawake, owner of Laxminarayan Theatre. (17.11.2020) pic.twitter.com/4gu6rAMLPn
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First published: Nov 18, 2020 07:02 IST