India’s count of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) reached 8,313,876 after the country reported 46,253 new infections between Tuesday and Wednesday, according to data released by the Union health ministry. Also on Tuesday, national capital Delhi logged its highest single-day count of Covid-19 cases, crossing 6,000 mark for the first time in the process. With 6,725 new cases, Delhi also crossed the 400,000 mark and is currently at 403,096.
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Meanwhile, in the United States, counting of votes is underway in the country’s presidential elections, as incumbent Donald Trump looks for another four years in office despite the US having the highest number of coronavirus cases globally. Trump’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic has come in for massive criticism from his Democratic Party rival, Joe Biden. India, Brazil, Russia and France, in that order, are the next worst-hit countries by the pandemic.
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Karnataka reports 3377 fresh coronavirus infections, 34 more deaths
Karnataka's Covid caseload increased to 835773 after the state reported 3377 fresh infections. Death toll stands at 11281 after 34 new fatalities. The active case count in the state is 35693.
Tamil Nadu records 2487 fresh coronavirus infections, death toll rises by 30
Tamil Nadu has reported 2487 new coronavirus infections taking the number of confirmed cases in the state to 7.34 lakh, with the death toll at 11244 after 30 new fatalities. Total number of active cases currently in the state is 19154.
Punjab reports 527 new coronavirus infections, 14 deaths
Punjab reported 527 new coronavirus infections taking the states total caseload to 135313 with the death toll at 4259 after 14 new fatalities. 126583 people have been discharged and the number of active cases currently stands at 4471.
Bengal records highest single day recoveries, total recoveries at 346262
West Bengal recorded its highest single day recoveries from Covid-19 boosting the number of recoveries in the state to 346262 according to the Health Department. The death toll stands at 7068 after 55 new fatalities.
Sikkim bans firecrackers ahead of Diwali in the wake of Covid pandemic
The government of Sikkim has banned the use of firecrackers ahead of Diwali until further orders in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
Haryana reports 1952 new coronavirus infections, death toll increases by 19
Haryana's Covid-19 caseload rose to 174082 after 1952 new infections. The death toll rose to 1836 after 19 new fatalities. The number of active cases currently stands at 14110 with 158136 discharges.
Delhi logs nearly 7,000 Covid cases for second straight day
Delhi reported 6842 new coronavirus infections to take the state's caseload to 4.09 lakh. Death toll is currently at 6703 with 51 new fatalities.
Maharashtra reports 5505 new coronavirus infections, 8728 discharges and 125 deaths: State Health Department
Maharashtra has reported 5505 new infections taking the state's caseload to 1698198. The total number of recoveries stand at 1540005 after 8728 discharges. Death toll rose to 44548 after 125 new fatalities. The number of active coronavirus cases is currently at 112912.
Devendra Fadnavis discharged from state-run hospital after undergoing Covid-19 treatment
BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis was discharged from a state-run hospital in Mumbai after undergoing Covid-19 treatment. The former Maharashtra chief minister will remain in home isolation.
Switzerland deploys army to assist hospitals with pandemic
The Swiss government has deployed 2500 military personnel to help out the country's medical facilities after a spike in coronavirus infections.
Rajasthan's coronavirus tally rises to 2.03 lakhs after 1770 new infections
Rajasthan reported 1770 new coronavirus infections taking the state's caseload to 2.03 lakhs with 1945 deaths after nine new fatalities. The number of active cases in the state is currently at 16323
Gujarat reports 975 new infections, tally rises to 176608
Gujarat reported 975 new coronavirus infections taking the state's caseload to 176608. Six new fatalities takes death toll to 3740.
NHS aiming for pre-Christmas Covid-19 vaccine rollout
England's NHS is looking to rollout a vaccine for Covid-19 if any of the candidates are ready by that time as per the state-run health service.
First published: Nov 04, 2020 06:58 IST