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Highlights: Delhi records 6,608 new Covid-19 cases and 118 deaths in last 24 hrs

Globally, the United States remains the worst-hit country with a case tally of over 12 million, data from worldometers shows. India, Brazil, France and Russia, in that order, are the next worst-hit.

By hindustantimes.com | Updated: Nov 21, 2020 00:01 IST
Highlights: Delhi records 6,608 new Covid-19 cases and 118 deaths in last 24 hrs
Health workers in PPE coveralls during coronavirus (Covid-19) testing.

India's tally of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) stood crossed nine million after 45,882 new infections were recorded between Thursday and Friay. This spike, which took India's tally to 9,004,365, comes amid a surge of infection in several states, including Delhi. On Thursday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal chaired an all-party meet and announced several measures, including 2,000 fine for those not wearing masks in public places.

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Meanwhile, in Gujarat, the state government announced a 'complete curfew' in Ahmedabad from 9pm on November 20 to 6am on November 21 to control the surge in cases there. Also, the government said, schools and colleges, which were scheduled to reopen from November 23, won't reopen from the said date due to the Covid-19 situation in the state.

06:10 PM IST

Kerala records 6,028 fresh Covid-19 cases, takes total tally to 4,81,718

05:53 PM IST

Pfizer seeks emergency use for Covid-19 vaccine in US

Pfizer Inc said on Friday it has applied to US health regulators for emergency use authorization (EUA) of its Covid-19 vaccine, a major step toward providing protection against the new coronavirus for pandemic-weary Americans, reports Reuters.

05:21 PM IST

Bihar reports 495 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases tally at 5,603

04:57 PM IST

Covid-19 reinfection unlikely for at least 6 months: Study

People who've had Covid-19 are highly unlikely to contract it again for at least six months after their first infection, according to a British study of healthcare workers on the frontline of fight against the coronavirus pandemic, reports Reuters.

04:13 PM IST

Covid-19 pandemic hard for Middle East and North African children

The global pandemic and ensuing lockdown have taken their toll on the mental and physical well-being of millions of kids in the Middle East and North Africa, the UN children's agency said Friday, reports AP.

03:39 PM IST

Finland to ban public meetings of more than 20

Finnish authorities are all set to ban public meetings of more than 20 people in the Helsinki region to combat a rise in Covid-19 cases.

03:25 PM IST

Schools closed in Haryana till November 30 due to Covid-19

All government and private schools to remain closed in Haryana till November 30, in view of Covid-19 situation: State government

03:10 PM IST

Will ask shops to keep spare masks and sanitisers, says Arvind Kejriwal

Met representatives of market associations. I removed their anxieties-govt does not wish to shut any market. They assured that those without masks will be provided one for free by market associations. Shops will also be asked to keep spare masks and sanitisers: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

02:42 PM IST

Russia records highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases

Russia reports record high of 24,318 new Covid-19 cases, including 6,902 in Moscow, as total tally reaches 2,039,926. 461 new deaths take death toll to 35,311.

02:08 PM IST

54 new Covid-19 cases and no fresh fatality in Puducherry

Puducherry reported 54 new Covid-19 cases and zero deaths in last 24 hours. Total cases reach 36,585.

02:04 PM IST

894 new Covid-19 cases in Telangana as tally reaches 261,728

Telangana's Covid-19 tally reaches 261,728 after the state recorded 894 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours. 247,790 discharges , 1,423 deaths and 12,515 active cases in the state.

01:35 PM IST

Contemplating sending teams to other states/UTs reporting Covid-19 surge: Govt

Centre has rushed four high-level teams to Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Manipur to visit the districts reporting high number of Covid-19 cases and support state's efforts. Centre is also contemplating about sending teams to other States/UTs reporting a rise in cases: Govt of India

01:08 PM IST

Schools in Mumbai under BMC jurisdiction to stay closed till December 31, announces mayor

Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar announces all schools in Mumbai under BMC's jurisdiction to stay closed till December 31 due to Covid-19 surge in Mumbai. No reopening on November 23, says Pednekar.

12:46 PM IST

Haryana health minister Anil Vij takes trial shot of Covid-19 vaccine candidate Covaxin

Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij being administered a trial dose of Covaxin, at a hospital in Ambala.

12:33 PM IST

Ukraine reports highest single-day Covid-19 spike

Ukraine's health ministry has said the country reported its highest single-day spike in Covid-19 cases on Thursday. 14,575 cases take nation's tally to 595,085 with 10,598 deaths.

First published: Nov 20, 2020 07:00 IST