Highlights: Half of England now under tougher Covid-19 restrictions
Former Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav became the latest politician to contract the virus, as his party announced Wednesday night he had tested positive. Also, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh continue to be the five worst-affected states.
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As Covid-19 cases rise in Poland, officials warn of fresh curbs
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Health condition of veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee improves
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Six new cases in Australia's Covid-19 epicentre Victoria
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Odisha's Covid-19 tally rises to 262,011 with 2,470 new cases
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Germany in 'serious' phase of pandemic, says chancellor Merkel
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With 207 new cases, Arunachal Pradesh's Covid-19 tally rises to 12,768
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Chinese city acts against officials after local Covid-19 cases reported
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Mexican billionaire Salinas says he is Covid-19 positive
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Romania extends 'high alert mode' for a month
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91,226,305 samples tested thus far for Covid-19: ICMR
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Germany records highest spike since beginning of pandemic
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67,708 new cases take India's tally past 7.3 million mark
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27,235 new cases and 749 deaths in Brazil on October 14
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Barron Trump tested positive for Covid-19, says Melania Trump
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Schools to reopen after SOPs approved, says Punjab education minister
Schools, entertainment parks, cinema halls, multiplexes and swimming pools reopened across the country from today after the Union home ministry last month allowed these to reopen from October 15 for the ongoing fifth phase of unlock. Schools had reopened partially on September 21, albeit only for classes 9-12 and on voluntary basis, during the fourth phase of unlock. The other places, however, had continued to stay close. Also, on Wednesday, the Maharashtra government announced further relaxations under its ‘Mission Begin Again,’ including allowing Mumbai Metro to resume operations from Thursday.
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Globally, France announced from Saturday, there will be a curfew from 9am to 6am, for four weeks. The global caseload has reached 38.7 million, as per worldometers, with the United States, India and Brazil the three worst-hit countries. Russia, Spain, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Mexico and France complete the list of ten worst-hit countries.
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As Covid-19 cases rise in Poland, officials warn of fresh curbs
Polish govt officials have said a significant rise in Covid-19 cases is expected and new measures are likely to be introduced to stop the spread of the virus.
Health condition of veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee improves
Veteran actor Soumitra Chatterjee, who was hospitalised after testing Covid-19 positive, has now tested negative and his health condition is improving, doctors say.
Six new cases in Australia's Covid-19 epicentre Victoria
Australia's second-largest state Victoria, the epicentre of the country's recent Covid-19 surge, has said it recorded just six new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, its lowest one-day figure in eight days, and no deaths.
Odisha's Covid-19 tally rises to 262,011 with 2,470 new cases
Odisha's Covid-19 tally reaches 262,011 with 2,470 cases in last 24 hours. Death till reaches 1,089 with 17 fresh fatalities.
Germany in 'serious' phase of pandemic, says chancellor Merkel
German chancellor Angela Markel has described the country's current Covid-19 situation as a 'serious phase.' At a press conference she said the govt's task is to be able to trace contacts.
With 207 new cases, Arunachal Pradesh's Covid-19 tally rises to 12,768
Arunachal Pradesh's Covid-19 tally has risen to 12,768 after the state reported 207 new cases. Death toll rises to 29 with one latest fatality.
Chinese city acts against officials after local Covid-19 cases reported
Authorities in the Chinese city of Qingdao have suspended a health commission head and sacked a hospital director after the city reported cases which ended China's run of two months without a local case.
Mexican billionaire Salinas says he is Covid-19 positive
Mexican tycoon Ricardo Salinas has announced on Twitter he has Covid-19.
Romania extends 'high alert mode' for a month
Romania's government has extended the country's 'high alert mode' for a period of one month from October 15. The country has reported 164,477 cases thus far, including 5,601 deaths.
91,226,305 samples tested thus far for Covid-19: ICMR
1,136,183 samples were tested for Covid-19 yesterday. Total 91,226,305 samples tested in the country up to October 14: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Germany records highest spike since beginning of pandemic
Germany recorded its highest-ever Covid-19 spike of 6,638 on Wednesday as the country's caseload spiked to 341,223. There were 33 deaths in this period as the death toll increased to 9,710. Over 281,000 have recovered thus far.
67,708 new cases take India's tally past 7.3 million mark
India's Covid-19 tally crosses 7.3 million mark to reach 7,307,097 with 67,708 new cases in last 24 hours. With 680 deaths, death toll has risen to 111,266.
27,235 new cases and 749 deaths in Brazil on October 14
According to Brazil's health ministry the country, on Wednesday, recorded 27,235 new Cocvid-19 cases and 749 deaths. Total tally reaches 5,140,863 with 151,747 deaths.
Barron Trump tested positive for Covid-19, says Melania Trump
US first lady Melania Trump has said Barron Trump, her 14-year-old son with president Donald Trump, too, tested positive for coronavirus but never showed symptoms of the disease.
Schools to reopen after SOPs approved, says Punjab education minister
Punjab government has decided to reopen schools. SOPs have been made and sent for approval of the health department. We will announce the date of reopening once the SOPs get approved: Punjab education minister Vijay Inder Singla
First published: Oct 15, 2020 06:54 IST