Highlights: WHO chief says origin of Covid important to prevent future outbreaks

Russia reported 26,338 new coronavirus cases on Monday, taking its total tally to 2,295,654. Death toll reaches 39,895 with 368 fresh fatalities.

PM Narendra Modi also asked the companies to come out with their suggestions and ideas regarding the regulatory processes & related matters. He also suggested that they should take extra efforts to inform the general public in simple language about the vaccine: PMO

The PM appreciated the efforts being taken by the scientists in these companies to come out with a vaccine solution to tackle Covid-19. The potential of various platforms for vaccine development was also discussed: PMO

PM Narendra Modi had virtual meetings with three teams working on developing and manufacturing vaccine for Covid-19, today. These teams were from Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd Pune, Biological E Ltd Hyderabad and Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd Hyderabad: PMO

Karnataka, Maharashtra, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh have reported maximum decline in active cases in the past 1 month. Total tests in India cross landmark of 14 Crores: Ministry of health

593 new Covid-19 cases, three deaths and 1,058 recoveries in Telangana on November 29. Total cases rise to 2,69,816 including 2,58,336 recoveries, 10,022 active cases and 1,458 deaths.

Germany's Covid-19 tally reaches 1,053,869 after 111,69 new cases, data from the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) showed on Monday. Death toll rises to 16,248 with 125 new deaths.

I have directed that the rates of RT-PCR tests be reduced in Delhi. Whereas tests are being conducted free of cost in govt establishments, however, this will help those who get their tests done in private labs: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Odisha's Covid-19 tally reaches 318,725 with 418 new cases on November 29. 311,256 recovered cases, 5,677 active cases and 1,792 deaths thus far.

Medical check-up camp setup at Haryana-Delhi Singhu Border where farmers are protesting against the farm laws.

Delhi: Medical check-up camp setup at Singhu Border where farmers are protesting against the farm laws.

"We should conduct COVID-19 test here. If there's any possibility of a super spreader, the disease might spread to other people which will be disastrous," says a doctor. pic.twitter.com/QwFoqSADh4

— ANI (@ANI) November 30, 2020

Elementary schools to reopen from January 1, 2021, in a staggered manner. Detailed SOPs will be released: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Uttarakhand reduces number of people allowed to gather in a closed facility to 100 from 200; registration mandatory for all inbound persons.

Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai was discharged from Max Hospital yesterday evening. His condition is stable and he will remain in home isolation. Rai was admitted to the hospital after being diagnosed with Covid-19: Office of Delhi Environment Minister

Tamil Nadu govt extends Covid-19 related restrictions till Dec 30; UG final year classes to begin from Dec 7, Chennai's Marina Beach to reopen after Dec 14, gatherings to be allowed with 50% capacity of the facility or up to 200 people.

With 8,76,173 Covid-19 tests yesterday, total number of tests conducted reached 140,379,976: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)