Page 12 - Latest Updates on Community Transmission
Two held for giving false Covid-19 test reports in Gurugram: Police
The accused had prepared around 1,000 false reports, on the basis of which many infected people went abroad
 "Two held for giving false Covid-19 test reports in Gurugram: Police")
Africa's coronavirus cases cross 2.4 million-mark; death toll nears 50,000
The northern Africa region is the second most Covid-19-affected African region
 "Africa's coronavirus cases cross 2.4 million-mark; death toll nears 50,000")
Over 1,300 people fined in Delhi for not wearing masks in public places
Police also distributed 735 facemasks to needy persons
 "Over 1,300 people fined in Delhi for not wearing masks in public places")
Rajasthan imposes night curfew in eight districts; increases no-mask fine
The number of coronavirus cases in the state has increased to around 3,000 per day in November
 "Rajasthan imposes night curfew in eight districts; increases no-mask fine")
Coronavirus LIVE: Govt mulling emergency authorisation of vaccine
Coronavirus update: US is the worst-hit country with 12,445,543 coronavirus cases, followed by India, which has 9,095,908 cases, Brazil (6,052,786), France (2,127,051), Russia (2,064,748)
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Govt mulling emergency authorisation of vaccine")
Coronavirus LIVE: India's tally hits 8.8 mn, Shah reviews Delhi situation
Coronavirus LIVE: updates: Maharashtra has 1,740,461 coronavirus cases, Karnataka 857,928, Andhra Pradesh 851,000, Tamil Nadu 752,521 and UP has 514,060
 "Coronavirus LIVE: India's tally hits 8.8 mn, Shah reviews Delhi situation")
4,132 fresh coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra, 127 fatalities
There are 84,082 active cases in the state
 "4,132 fresh coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra, 127 fatalities")
Andhra Pradesh records 1,593 new Covid-19 positive cases, 2,178 recoveries
The active caseload fell to 20,262 after a total of 8,24,189 recoveries and 6,847 deaths
 "Andhra Pradesh records 1,593 new Covid-19 positive cases, 2,178 recoveries")
2,183 fresh coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh; state tally 507,602
So far, 7,327 people have died due to the disease in the state
 "2,183 fresh coronavirus cases in Uttar Pradesh; state tally 507,602")
India's daily new Covid-19 recoveries surpass fresh cases: Health Ministry
The total recovered cases have surged to81,15,580, which translates to a national recovery rate of 92.97%
 "India's daily new Covid-19 recoveries surpass fresh cases: Health Ministry")
Israel signs deal with Pfizer for potential 8 mn doses of Covid-19 vaccine
Pfizer's potential vaccine is likely to be a two-dose course of treatment
 "Israel signs deal with Pfizer for potential 8 mn doses of Covid-19 vaccine")
Tamil Nadu's active coronavirus cases fall below 18,000; tally 754,460
Chennai topped the list of fresh infections at 512, followed by Coimbatore (179) and Chengalpattu with 145 new cases
Kerala reports 5,804 new coronavirus positive cases, 6,201 recoveries
In the last 24 hours, 58,221 samples were tested and so far 53,65,288 have been sent for testing
 "Kerala reports 5,804 new coronavirus positive cases, 6,201 recoveries")
Telangana's daily Covid-19 cases drop below 1,000; toll rises to 1,397
The recovery rate now stands at 92.75 per cent, slightly lower than the national average of 92.9%
Top intensive care body advises against Remdesivir for Covid-19 patients
Debate continues to rage in the medical industry about which drugs are best to treat Covid-19 patients
 "Top intensive care body advises against Remdesivir for Covid-19 patients")
Covid-19 situation in Delhi should come under control in 7-10 days: CM
Pollution is biggest reason behind the spike in Covid-19 cases in Delhi
 "Covid-19 situation in Delhi should come under control in 7-10 days: CM")
Maharashtra reports 4,496 new coronavirus cases; state tally 17,36,329
Mumbai city reported 858 positive cases during the day
 "Maharashtra reports 4,496 new coronavirus cases; state tally 17,36,329")
Nagaland's coronavirus recovery rate rises to all-time high of 90.3%
On Wednesday, Nagaland's Covid-19 recovery rate was 89.73%
 "Nagaland's coronavirus recovery rate rises to all-time high of 90.3%")
Major lasting health effects in Covid-19 patients after hospitalisation
Nearly 23 per cent of the patients said they became short of breath just climbing a flight of stairs
FM announces Rs 900 crore grant for coronavirus vaccine research
The grant does not cover the actual cost of vaccine and distribution expenses
 "FM announces Rs 900 crore grant for coronavirus vaccine research")
