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Spain declares emergency amid Covid-19 resurgence

The Spanish government on Sunday agreed to declare a new state of emergency, which would allow a curfew to be imposed across the country as it continues to battle a resurgence of coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Pedro Sachez's office said that an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers was held in Madrid on Sunday morning "in order to examine the terms of a new royal decree on a state of alert. The emergency has been welcomed by the majority" of Spain's regional governments, "who had requested it".&nbsp;Regions across Spain will now be subject to a curfew at night from 11 pm until 6 am.

The Spanish government on Sunday agreed to declare a new state of emergency, which would allow a curfew to be imposed across the country as it continues to battle a resurgence of coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Pedro Sachez's office said that an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers was held in Madrid on Sunday morning "in order to examine the terms of a new royal decree on a state of alert. The emergency has been welcomed by the majority" of Spain's regional governments, "who had requested it".&nbsp;Regions across Spain will now be subject to a curfew at night from 11 pm until 6 am. o

The Spanish government on Sunday agreed to declare a new state of emergency, which would allow a curfew to be imposed across the country as it continues to battle a resurgence of coronavirus cases. Prime Minister Pedro Sachez's office said that an extraordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers was held in Madrid on Sunday morning "in order to examine the terms of a new royal decree on a state of alert. The emergency has been welcomed by the majority" of Spain's regional governments, "who had requested it".&nbsp;Regions across Spain will now be subject to a curfew at night from 11 pm until 6 am.

77% non-Covid-19 ICUs in Delhi now occupied: data

Delhi govt data shows almost 77% of non-Covid&nbsp;ICU&nbsp;beds in the city are occupied

77% beds in non-Covid&nbsp;ICUs&nbsp;occupied: Delhi govt data
Patients with other&nbsp;ailments at pre-lockdown&nbsp;levels: data
Delhi govt is updating status in its 'Delhi Corona' app
Delhi HC had&nbsp;ordered against reservation of ICU&nbsp;beds

The number of patients visiting hospitals with ailments other than Covid-19 has reached the same levels as before the lockdown enforced on March 25.
Delhi govt data shows, almost 75% of the beds in non-Covid-19 ICUs&nbsp;are occupied, compared to 54% of Covid-19 ICU beds.
The Delhi government has started updating information on the availability of non-Covid ICU beds in its 'Delhi Corona' app after a rap from the Delhi high court.
The court issued the order when Delhi government&rsquo;s decision to reserve 80% of the ICU beds in 33 big private hospitals to ensure availability of Covid-19 beds was challenged.

Bharat Biotech to co-develop nasal Covid-19 vaccine

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday informed that Bharat Biotech will develop an intranasal&nbsp;vaccine for Covid-19. The minister said that the Hyderabad-based drugs and vaccine research and manufacturing company has entered into an agreement with Washington University and St. Louis University for the trials of the nasal vaccine candidate. The minister also informed that the Phase 1 trials of the vaccine candidate will take place in St Louis University's vaccine and treatment evaluation unit while further stages of the trials will be conducted in India.

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday informed that Bharat Biotech will develop an intranasal&nbsp;vaccine for Covid-19. The minister said that the Hyderabad-based drugs and vaccine research and manufacturing company has entered into an agreement with Washington University and St. Louis University for the trials of the nasal vaccine candidate. The minister also informed that the Phase 1 trials of the vaccine candidate will take place in St Louis University's vaccine and treatment evaluation unit while further stages of the trials will be conducted in India.

India's Covid-19 tally nears 75 lakh, 61k new cases in 24 hours

India reported 61,871 new Covid-19 cases and 1,033 deaths in last 24 hours, total tally nears 75 lakh.

India reported 61,871 new Covid-19 cases and 1,033 deaths in last 24 hours, as per govt data.
Total cases now stand at 74,94,552, down by 341 from Friday.&nbsp;Active cases&nbsp; have also come down by 2335, and now stand at 7,83,311.
The number of cured patients stands at 65,97,210, up by 1798 since Friday.&nbsp;Deaths have however gone up by about 196, total deaths in India stand at 1,14,031.
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Mata Vaishno Devi shrine ready to host devotees for Navratri 2020 

Pony, Pithu &amp; Palki services have resumed. Helicopter &amp; battery car services operational. Devotees coming from outside Jammu &amp; Kashmir need valid COVID19 negative test report. We have COVID19 testing facility here too: CEO Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, Jammu

Vaishno Devi Temple ready to host devotees for Navratri 2020 

Mata Vaishno Devi shrine ready to host devotees for Navratri 2020
Arrangements made to ensure safety of devotees against Covid-19&nbsp;
Per-day pilgrim limit increased from 5,000 to 7,000&nbsp;
Pony, pithu&nbsp;and palki&nbsp;services have resumed&nbsp;
Devotees from outside J&amp;K need negative Covid&nbsp;test to enter
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The Hindu festival of Navratri&nbsp;begins from October 17 this year and the Mata Vaishno&nbsp;Devi&nbsp;shrive is ready to greet pilgrims with all Covid-19 health precautions. Temple authorities have made special arrangements for the safety of devotees. Covid-19 rapid antigen testing is being done for visitors and precautions like sanitising, social distancing and masks are mandatory.&nbsp;The per-day pilgrims limit has also been increased from 5 thousand to 7 thousand.
Pony, Pithu &amp; Palki services have resumed. Helicopter and battery car services are&nbsp;also operational. Devotees coming from outside Jammu &amp; Kashmir need valid COVID19 negative test report,&nbsp;&nbsp;CEO&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board said.&nbsp;Mata Vaishno Devi App has been launched for the pilgrims for live darshan.

While PM urges caution, Maharashtra BJP wants temples to re-open

On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;specifically expressed concerns over the Covid-19 situation in Maharashtra, the BJP&nbsp;state unit held protests in parts of Maharashtra&nbsp;demanding re-opening of temples. The&nbsp; BJP&nbsp;argued that if the Shiv&nbsp;Sena-led govt can allow bars in the state to re-open it can also allow temples to re-open. The state BJP&nbsp;has been making this demand ever since Chief Minister Uddhav&nbsp;Thackeray decided to relax certain restrictions in Maharashtra.&nbsp;
Earlier in the day, PM Modi&nbsp;had said that the Covid-19 situation in Maharashtra&nbsp;is a little more worrying and had urged everyone not to be careless or complacent.&nbsp;

On a day Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;specifically expressed concerns over the Covid-19 situation in Maharashtra, the BJP&nbsp;state unit held protests in parts of Maharashtra&nbsp;demanding re-opening of temples. The&nbsp; BJP&nbsp;argued that if the Shiv&nbsp;Sena-led govt can allow bars in the state to re-open it can also allow temples to re-open. The state BJP&nbsp;has been making this demand ever since Chief Minister Uddhav&nbsp;Thackeray decided to relax certain restrictions in Maharashtra.&nbsp;
Earlier in the day, PM Modi&nbsp;had said that the Covid-19 situation in Maharashtra&nbsp;is a little more worrying and had urged everyone not to be careless or complacent.&nbsp;

Covid: WHO chief calls herd immunity approach immoral

Herd immunity approach to coronavirus&nbsp;is&nbsp;It is scientifically and ethically problematic: WHO chief

The World Health Organization chief has warned against suggestions by some to just allow Covid-19 to spread in the hope of achieving so-called herd immunity. Calling such an approach "unethical", Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that herd immunity has never been used as a response to an outbreak, let alone a pandemic, in the history of public health. "It is scientifically and ethically problematic," he said, addressing a virtual press briefing.

Part of a mission: Rajnath hits out at China amid Ladakh row

After Pakistan, China is also creating a dispute at the border with India as if it was part of a "mission", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, as Indian and Chinese troops remain locked in a standoff in eastern Ladakh for over five months

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that after Pakistan, China is also creating a dispute at the border with India as if it was part of a "mission". His remark came as Indian and Chinese troops remain locked in a standoff in eastern Ladakh for over five months.&nbsp;The defence minister, speaking at an online event after inaugurating 44 bridges, said India is not only facing the situations along the frontiers resolutely, but it is also bringing in major development including in border areas. A majority of these bridges are expected to significantly improve movement of troops in areas along the border with China in Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh sectors.
Rajnath&nbsp;slams China on Ladakh border dispute Part of China's mission to create dispute: Rajnath 'Major development along the frontiers with China' 44 bridges to improve troop movement: Rajnath

PTI,&nbsp;New Delhi: After Pakistan, China is also creating a dispute at the border with India as if it was part of a "mission", Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday, as Indian and Chinese troops remain locked in a standoff in eastern Ladakh for over five months.
The defence minister, speaking at an online event after inaugurating 44 bridges, said India is not only facing the situations along the frontiers resolutely, but it is also bringing in major development including in border areas.
"You are well aware of the conditions created along our northern and eastern borders. First it was Pakistan, and now also by China, as if a border dispute is being created under a mission. We have a border of about 7,000 km with these countries where the tension continues," Singh said.
The defence minister was speaking after inaugurating the bridges built in strategically key areas of Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.
A majority of these bridges are expected to significantly improve movement of troops in areas along the border with China in Ladakh, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh sectors, officials said.
Both India and China held a series of diplomatic and military talks to resolve the border standoff. However, no breakthrough has been achieved to defuse the situation.
Singh said in the challenging times of COVID-19 and despite the border tensions and disputes caused by Pakistan and China, the country was not only resolutely facing them but also bringing about historical changes in all sectors of development.
The defence minister also laid the foundation stone for Nechiphu Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. This 450 metre-long tunnel would ensure all-weather connectivity across Nechiphu pass.
The bridges inaugurated by Singh included 10 in Jammu and Kashmir, eight in Ladakh, two in Himachal Pradesh, four each in Punjab and Sikkim and eight each in Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh.
In his address, Singh complimented the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for their achievements in improving infrastructure in border areas and said that dedication of 44 bridges in one go in itself was a record.
He said the annual budget of BRO that varied from Rs 3,300 crore to Rs 4,600 crore in years between 2008 and 2016, saw a substantial rise and is pegged at over Rs 11,000 crore in 2020-21.
"There was no reduction of this budget despite COVID-19," he said Singh said construction of the bridges will benefit both the civilian population as well as the military in the areas.
"Our armed forces personnel are deployed in large numbers in areas where transport is not available throughout the year," he said, noting improvement in border infrastructure will significantly help armed forces.
"These roads are not only for strategic needs, but they also reflect equal participation of all stakeholders in the development of the nation," Singh said.
The defence minister praised the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for working tirelessly even during the coronavirus-triggered lockdown period.
The defence ministry said despite unprecedented snowfall breaking a 60-year record, all strategic passes and roads were cleared for traffic about one month before their average yearly opening dates.
"I am happy to know that over 2,200 kilometers of roads have been cut by the BRO during the last two years, using the latest technologies, and state-of-the-art equipment. Also, surfacing was carried out on about 4200 kms of roads," he added.
Amid the border standoff with China, India is expediting work on several key projects including on a strategic road linking Darcha in Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh that will criss-cross a number of high-altitude snow-bound passes.
The nearly 290-km-long road will be crucial for the movement of troops and heavy weaponry into the frontier bases of the Ladakh region and will provide a crucial link to the Kargil region.&nbsp;

Trump: it seems I'm immune from Covid-19

US president Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview on Sunday he no longer has Covid-19 and is not a transmission risk for the virus.&nbsp;

Trump says he's free of virus, ready for campaign It seems I am immune to Covid-19: Trump Doctors: Trump not at transmission risk

US president Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview on Sunday he no longer has Covid-19 and is not a transmission risk for the virus. His&nbsp;remark comes&nbsp;as he prepares to hit the campaign trail on Monday with a return to big rallies. Trump said tests showed he would be able to return to campaigning with no risk to others. His doctor said on Saturday the president was not a transmission risk but did not address whether he tested negative for the virus.

What is Regeneron, the drug Trump is touting as a lifesaver?

After US President Donald Trump hailed Regeneron drug as life saver, Covid-19 patients are now asking to join clinical trials of antibody-based drug.
President Trump posted a video on Wednesday saying that he was treated with an experimental therapy from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, and promised to make it free to Americans while touting its benefits.
The drug is essentially a monoclonal antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron. The president received an 8-gram infusion under a 'compassionate use' exemption when he was hospitalized over the weekend after testing positive for Covid-19.
Interestingly, the drug was developed using human cells originally obtained from an elective abortion. Regeneron is not available to the public and has been tested on only 275 people to date.
While the pharma company has asked federal regulators to authorize its antibody treatment for Covid-19 for emergency use, experts say more data is needed to assess the treatment&rsquo;s efficacy, before wider use is allowed.

Trump hails experimental drug&nbsp;Regeneron&nbsp;as life saver US President promises to make drug free for Americans Trump was treated with the&nbsp;monoclonal antibody cocktail Regeneron&nbsp;made using human cells from elective abortion&nbsp; In development, drug has been tested only on 275 people Pharma&nbsp;co seeking federal authorisation for emergency use Experts say more data needed to assess drug's efficacy

After US President Donald Trump hailed Regeneron drug as life saver, Covid-19 patients are now asking to join clinical trials of antibody-based drug.
President Trump posted a video on Wednesday saying that he was treated with an experimental therapy from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc, and promised to make it free to Americans while touting its benefits.
The drug is essentially a monoclonal antibody cocktail developed by Regeneron. The president received an 8-gram infusion under a 'compassionate use' exemption when he was hospitalized over the weekend after testing positive for Covid-19.
Interestingly, the drug was developed using human cells originally obtained from an elective abortion. Regeneron is not available to the public and has been tested on only 275 people to date.
While the pharma company has asked federal regulators to authorize its antibody treatment for Covid-19 for emergency use, experts say more data is needed to assess the treatment&rsquo;s efficacy, before wider use is allowed.

Biden wants 2nd debate postponed if Trump doesn't recuperate

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden&nbsp;on Monday said that they should scrap the secon&nbsp;presidential debate that was scheduled to be held in Miami. Biden&nbsp;gave this statement after President Donald trump tested positive soon after the first presidential debate in Ohio.&nbsp;
Trump was diagnosed with&nbsp;Covid-19&nbsp;on Friday, Oct. 2 and the next debate is scheduled for Oct. 15 in Miami.&nbsp;
Biden added that future debates should follow &ldquo;very strict guidelines&rdquo; and everyone would follow the advice of doctors if the debate commences.
In a tweet Tuesday morning, Trump indicated that he would not re schedule the&nbsp;debate despite his illness.

Biden to re schedule the presidential debate after Trump's illness

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden&nbsp;on Monday said that the&nbsp;second&nbsp;presidential debate scheduled in Miami should be postponed if President Donald Trump does not recuperate from Covid-19.&nbsp;Trump was diagnosed with&nbsp;Covid-19 last week and the next debate is scheduled for October 15.&nbsp;
Biden said future debates should follow 'very strict Covid-19 guidelines' and everyone would follow the advice of doctors if the debate commences.
In a tweet Tuesday morning, Trump indicated that he would not re-schedule the&nbsp;debate despite his infection.

WHO's emergencies head says 1 in 10 people affected by COVID-19 

WHO's&nbsp;head of emergencies has said that best estimates indicate that approximately 1 in 10 people have&nbsp;been infected by the&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;across the globe

WHO's&nbsp;head of emergencies has said that best estimates indicate that approximately 1 in 10 people have&nbsp;been infected by the&nbsp;coronavirus&nbsp;across the globe.&nbsp;
Dr Michael Ryan, speaking at a meeting of the WHO&rsquo;s 34-member executive board focusing on&nbsp;Covid-19, said the figures vary from urban to rural, and between different groups, but that ultimately it means &ldquo;the vast majority of the world remains at risk.&rdquo;
The estimates&nbsp;stated by Ryan would amount to more than 760 million people based on the current world population of about 7.6 billion. This figure is far more than the number of confirmed cases as tallied by both WHO and Johns Hopkins University, now more than 35 million worldwide.
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Kate Bingham: UK to vaccinate less than half of it's population

The latest Financial Times report cited Kate Binghan,&nbsp;the head of the government&rsquo;s vaccine task force who said that&nbsp;less than half the U.K.&rsquo;s population can expect to be vaccinated against Covid-19.
She added that that rather than vaccinating everyone, the aim is to vaccinate everyone at risk and the government was aiming to vaccinate about 30 million people from about the approximate population of the country which is 67 million.
According to Binghan, those who believe that everyone in the population will be vaccinated are nurturing a "misguided perception. She made it clear that there will be no vaccination of people under 18, as it is an adult-only vaccine which is for people over 50. She also added that the priority and focus is to vaccinate health workers, care home workers and vulnerable.&nbsp;

UK will not vaccinate its entire population of roughly 67 million people against Covid-19, a&nbsp;Financial Times report said on Monday. Kate&nbsp;Binghan, who is the head of the government&rsquo;s vaccine task force said that&nbsp;less than half the UK&rsquo;s population can expect to be vaccinated against Covid-19.&nbsp;She added that that rather than vaccinating everyone, the aim is to vaccinate everyone at risk and the government targeting 30 million people.&nbsp;She made it clear that there will be no vaccination of people under 18, as it is an adult-only vaccine which is for people over 50. She also added that the priority and focus is to vaccinate health workers, care home workers and vulnerable.&nbsp;

UK will not vaccinate its entire population of roughly 67 million people, a&nbsp;Financial Times report said on Monday. Kate&nbsp;Binghan, who is the head of the government&rsquo;s vaccine task force said that&nbsp;less than half the UK&rsquo;s population can expect to be vaccinated against Covid-19.&nbsp;She added that that rather than vaccinating everyone, the aim is to vaccinate everyone at risk and the government targeting 30 million people.&nbsp;She made it clear that there will be no vaccination of people under 18, as it is an adult-only vaccine which is for people over 50. She also added that the priority and focus is to vaccinate health workers, care home workers and vulnerable.&nbsp;

Covid-19: India’s virus death toll soars past grim 1 lakh mark

India&rsquo;s covid-19 death toll soared past the grim one lakh mark while the number of positive cases surged past 64 lakh on Friday. , health ministry data showed in the last 24 hours 81,484 new infections were reported while 1,095 people succumbed to the virus, taking the death toll to 1,00,271. 83.37% covid-related deaths and 76.62% of the active cases are concentrated to just 10 states. Mahasrastra is at the top of the list with 394 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, followed by Kerala with 130 deaths. India is now third worst affected country in terms of Covid deaths after US and Brazil.

India's Covid-19 death toll breaches 1 lakh mark
Over 79,000 cases in 24 hours, tally nears 65 lakh
India now third worst affected in terms of death toll
Close to 9.5 lakh&nbsp;active cases, over 54 lakh&nbsp;cured

India&rsquo;s Covid-19 death toll has soared past the grim one lakh mark while the number of positive cases are now nearing 65 lakh. According to the health ministry data on Saturday morning, 1,095 more people succumbed to the virus, taking the death toll to 1,00,842. Over 83% of Covid-related deaths are concentrated to just 10 states. India is now third worst affected country in terms of Covid deaths after US and Brazil. The data showed that over 79,000 new infections were recorded in the last 24 hours taking the total caseload close to 65 lakh. There are now nearly 9.5 lakh&nbsp;active cases in the country while over 54 lakh&nbsp;people have so far recovered from the virus.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Odisha: Dy Speaker, 11 MLAs +ve ahead of Assembly session

12 Odisha MLAs, including Deputy Speaker, tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, a day before the start of the monsoon session of the Assembly

12 Odisha MLAs, including Deputy Speaker Rajanikant Singh, tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, a day before the start of the monsoon session of the Assembly. 3 of these MLAs, who are also ministers, have tested positive for Covid-19 for the second time. They had earlier contracted the disease and had completed their quarantine period. The infections were detected during a special drive to test samples of lawmakers for Covid-19 ahead of the monsoon session of the Assembly.

Bhubaneswar, PTI: A day before the scheduled commencement of the monsoon session of the Odisha Assembly, 12 legislators, including Deputy Speaker Rajanikant Singh, tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday, an official said.
Ministers Samir Dash, Padmini Dian and Jyoti Panigrahi tested positive for Covid-19 for the second time. They had earlier contracted the disease and had completed their quarantine period, he said.
The infections were detected during a special drive to test samples of lawmakers for Covid-19 ahead of the monsoon session of the Assembly.
Two other MLAs including Government Chief Whip Pramila Mallick had tested positive for Covid-19 on Sunday.
The coronavirus status of some other legislators whose samples were collected during the day will be known on Tuesday, the official said.
"I have tested positive for Covid-19 and have been admitted to SUM Covid Hospital, Bhubaneswar. I request everyone who had come in contact with me in recent few days to get themselves tested. Jai Jagannath," the deputy speaker said in a Twitter post.
Umakanta Samantray, the MLA of Satyabadi seat in Puri district, also said in a social media post that he has tested positive for Covid-19. He urged people who had come in contact with him in the last couple of days to isolate themselves.
The special sample testing drive was launched as per the order of Speaker S N Patro ahead of the monsoon session.
MLAs, journalists and Assembly and ministerial staffers were tested.
The speaker had said that only those testing negative for the infection will be allowed to enter the Assembly building.
As many as 50 MLAs, including nine ministers, have tested positive for Covid-19 in Odisha so far. Many of them have completed their quarantine period.

Adar Poonawalla, WHO chief praise Modi's vaccine outreach at UNGA

Adar Poonawalla&nbsp;and WHO chief praised Modi's&nbsp;speech at UNGA&nbsp;assuring India's support in producing Covid vaccine to help nations

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, on Sunday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Covid-19 vaccines.
Poonawalla added it was clear that his arrangements for India will take care of all needs for the Indian people. This comes after he had asked the government if they had&nbsp;₹80,000 crore to buy and distribute the vaccine to everyone in the country.
World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has also lauded Modi's&nbsp;assurance that India will use&nbsp;its vaccine production capacity in helping nations fight Covid-19. He said the pandemic can be defeated only by mobilising resources for common good.

PM reviews Covid-19 situation in 7 states with high case load

Prime Minister Narendra Modi&nbsp;reviews the Covid-19 situation with chief ministers, health ministers and other representatives of seven states with high case load.&nbsp;
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PM reviews&nbsp;Covid-19 situation with CMs&nbsp;of 7 states&nbsp;
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These 7 states account for over 63% of active cases
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CMs&nbsp;of&nbsp;Maharashtra, Delhi, AP &amp; UP part of meet
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Karnataka, Tamil Nadu&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Punjab CMs also present

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reviewed the Covid-19&nbsp; situation with chief ministers, health ministers and other representatives of seven states with high case load.&nbsp;
These states are Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and Punjab. According to officials &nbsp;more than 63 per of the active cases in the country are concentrated in these seven states.&nbsp;They also account for 65.5 per cent of the total confirmed cases and 77 per cent of the total deaths, a govt statement said.
Other than Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, the case positivity rate of these states has also been observed to be above the national average of 8.52%, the statement added.&nbsp;

More Covid recoveries than cases for 5th straight day

Continuing the high Covid recovery trend, India for the fifth consecutive day recorded more daily recoveries than the number of fresh cases.

Continuing the high Covid recovery trend, India for the fifth consecutive day recorded more daily recoveries than the number of fresh cases. The change in the trend started from September 19, when India was reporting around 90,00 daily Covid-19 cases. On that date, the number of recoveries was over 95,000. Monday saw the highest jump in recoveries when over a lakh patients recovered from the virus. Close to 46 lakh patients have so far recovered from the contagion.
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Amid Covid scare, Parliament session cut short

Amid concerns of spread of coronavirus among lawmakers, the Monsoon Session of Parliament is set&nbsp;to conclude today, eight days before it was scheduled to end

Parliament's Monsoon session likely to end on Wednesday

Amid concerns of spread of coronavirus among lawmakers, the Monsoon Session of Parliament is set&nbsp;to conclude today, eight days before it is scheduled to end.&nbsp;Rajya Sabha is likely to adjourn sine die after taking up five bills on Wednesday.&nbsp;The govt informed the Rajya&nbsp;Sabha&nbsp;chairman of its decision to cut short the session. Chairman Venkaiah&nbsp;Naidu&nbsp;said that he will take on adjourning the House sine die after listed legislative is completed.&nbsp;The Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla said, will meet at 6 pm on Wednesday instead of the usual 3 pm. The Lower House is set to be adjourned after taking up a few matters, including Zero Hour.

PTI,&nbsp;New Delhi: The Monsoon Session of Parliament is likely to conclude today, eight days before it is scheduled to end, amid concerns of spread of coronavirus among lawmakers.
Rajya Sabha is likely to adjourn sine die after taking up five bills on Wednesday, the sources said on Tuesday.
The govt informed the Rajya&nbsp;Sabha&nbsp;chairman of its decision to cut short the session. Chairman Venkaiah&nbsp;Naidu&nbsp;said that he will take on adjourning the House sine die after listed legislative is completed.
The Lok Sabha, Speaker Om Birla said, will meet at 6 pm on Wednesday instead of the usual 3 pm.
Sources said the Lower House will be adjourned after taking up a few matters, including Zero Hour.
The session which began on September 14, witnessed passage of several bills in both Houses, including those which sought to replace ordinances issued recently. The decision to curtail the session has been conveyed to floor leaders of parties in the lower house, the sources said.
The Monsoon Session was otherwise scheduled to end on October 1.
Several MPs, including a few ministers, have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last few days.
On Monday, eight members of Rajya Sabha were suspended over their "unruly behaviour" during the passage of the two key farm bills on Sunday.
A number of opposition parties on Tuesday staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha and decided to boycott proceedings of the House till the suspension of the eight members is revoked, even as the government insisted on their apology.
In Lok Sabha too, various opposition parties, including the Congress and the TMC boycotted the House in solidarity with the suspended Rajya Sabha members.
Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury said all opposition parties are boycotting Parliament in solidarity with the suspended Rajya Sabha members.
Opposition parties, including the Congress, the TMC, the BSP and the TRS, walked out of the Lok Sabha after Chowdhury's announcement.

Covid in India: Record 95k plus recoveries in a day

More people in India recovered from the coronavirus than were infected in the last 24 hours. Over 42 lakh&nbsp;have recovered from the contagion so far

More people in India recovered from the coronavirus than were infected in the last 24 hours, Health Ministry data released om Saturday morning showed. India is the second worst-hit country by the coronavirus pandemic, after the US. While the country recorded 93,337 new Covid-19 infections in the last 24 hours, 95,880 people recovered from the deadly virus in the same period. Recovery rate in India currently stands at over 78%. More than 42 lakh people have recovered from the contagion so far.

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