Page 13 - Latest Updates on Community Transmission
Uttarakhand BJP MLA Surendra Singh Jeena dies due to Covid-19 infection
CM Trivendra Singh Rawat said the state has lost an energetic and farsighted leader
 "Uttarakhand BJP MLA Surendra Singh Jeena dies due to Covid-19 infection")
Moody's raises India's 2020 GDP forecast to -8.9% as Covid cases drop
India's economy had the biggest contraction, 24 per cent year-over-year in the second quarter
 "Moody's raises India's 2020 GDP forecast to -8.9% as Covid cases drop")
Tamil Nadu coronavirus tally reaches 750,409 with 2,184 new infections
Of the 7.50 lakh cases, Chennai accounted for 2,06,588 with 571 new infections
 "Tamil Nadu coronavirus tally reaches 750,409 with 2,184 new infections")
Coronavirus cases in Nepal surpass 200,000-mark, says Health Ministry
The Himalayan country has been witnessing a surge in the Covid-19 cases in the recent months
 "Coronavirus cases in Nepal surpass 200,000-mark, says Health Ministry")
4,907 new coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra; 125 more deaths
The state now has 88,070 active cases
 "4,907 new coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra; 125 more deaths")
Jammu and Kashmir coronavirus tally crosses 100,000-mark; 507 new cases
181 new cases came up in Jammu division and 326 in Kashmir division
 "Jammu and Kashmir coronavirus tally crosses 100,000-mark; 507 new cases")
Gujarat reports 1,125 new coronavirus positive cases, 1,352 recoveries
The number of active cases now stands at 12,245 with 74 patients being on ventilators
 "Gujarat reports 1,125 new coronavirus positive cases, 1,352 recoveries")
Andhra Pradesh's coronavirus tally rises to 847,977; toll stands at 6,828
State's total positives increased to 70,182 after 195 were added in the last 24 hours
 "Andhra Pradesh's coronavirus tally rises to 847,977; toll stands at 6,828")
Indian vaccines don't need temperature as low as Pfizer's: AIIMS Director
The WHO says if any vaccine has more than 50 per cent efficacy, it is good enough
 "Indian vaccines don't need temperature as low as Pfizer's: AIIMS Director")
Third Covid-19 peak longer than previous ones, may subside soon: Jain
Delhi recorded over 7,800 fresh Covid-19 cases for the first time on Tuesday
 "Third Covid-19 peak longer than previous ones, may subside soon: Jain")
Delhi CM requests health minister to augment bed capacity in hospitals
At present, Delhi has a total bed capacity of 15,713, including ICU beds, for Covid-19 patients
 "Delhi CM requests health minister to augment bed capacity in hospitals")
Global coronavirus tally rises by record 3.6 million in week: WHO
The death toll rose by over 54,000 over the same period
 "Global coronavirus tally rises by record 3.6 million in week: WHO")
Severe coronavirus infection rare in newborn babies, says study
Seven of these 17 babies developed Covid-19 despite being separated from their mother immediately after birth
 "Severe coronavirus infection rare in newborn babies, says study")
India in talks with all coronavirus vaccine manufacturers: Health Ministry
The National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 is in talks with all vaccine manufacturers
 "India in talks with all coronavirus vaccine manufacturers: Health Ministry")
3,791 new coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra, 46 more fatalities
There are 92,461 active cases in the state now
 "3,791 new coronavirus positive cases in Maharashtra, 46 more fatalities")
Bihar poll campaign: Less than satisfactory adherence to Covid-19 norms
Central teams were sent not only to Bihar but also to other states, where bypolls were being conducted
 "Bihar poll campaign: Less than satisfactory adherence to Covid-19 norms")
Kerala reports 6,010 new coronavirus positive cases, 28 more fatalities
Currently, there are 78,694 persons under treatment in the state
BioNTech to price vaccine below market rates, differentiate between regions
German biotech firm's strategy head said the price tag of the vaccine would reflect the financial risks that its private-sector investors have incurred
 "BioNTech to price vaccine below market rates, differentiate between regions")
492 new Covid-19 positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir; tally nears 100,000
The active cases total 5,415, of which 1,527 are in Jammu division and 3,888 in Kashmir division
 "492 new Covid-19 positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir; tally nears 100,000")
Daily new coronavirus infections remain below 50,000-mark in India
India has registered less than 40,000 daily new cases after six days
