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Rajasthan extends lockdown in containment zones till Sept 30

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New Delhi (NVI): The Rajasthan government has decided to continue lockdown in containment zones till September 30, amid spurt in COVID-19 cases.

The state government further announced that open-air theatres will be allowed to open from September 21 in accordance with relaxed norms. Besides, inter-state and intra-state travel of people and movement of goods will be allowed from tomorrow.

“Lockdown to remain implemented in containment zones till 30th September. Under relaxed norms, open-air theatres will be allowed to open from September 21. Inter-state and within state travel of individuals and movement of goods permitted,” a notification issued by the state government stated.

This comes after the Centre announced fresh guidelines for ‘Unlock 4’, that will come into effect from September 1. Under the fourth phase of unlock, the government has allowed more activities to resume in areas outside the containment zones.

On August 29, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued the Unlock 4 guidelines and directed the state governments to not impose any local lockdown outside the containment zones without consultation with the Centre.

Under the new norms, bars have been allowed to open from September 1 and metro train services across the country will be allowed to resume services from September 7 in a graded manner.

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot yesterday directed officials to start operations of Jaipur Metro with all the guidelines issued by the Centre.

However, the coronavirus death toll in Rajasthan hit 1,043 in the last 24 hours, while the total number of cases reached 80,227 in the state.

-RJV

Six people injured in grenade attack in north Kashmir’s Baramulla

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Abid Bashir

Srinagar (NVI): At least six civilians were injured today after terrorists lobbed a grenade on an Army convoy moving from Baramulla to Srinagar but it missed the target and exploded in the Azadgunj market area of the north Kashmir district, a police official said.

Defence spokesman Colonel Rajesh Kalia said that terrorists hurled a hand-grenade on the convoy moving from Baramulla towards Srinagar, which missed the last vehicle and resulted in injuries to the six civilians.

“The injured have been shifted to District Hospital, Baramulla for treatment. The area has been cordoned off and search operation is in progress,” he said.

A police official said that “all injured are stable.”

A senior doctor at the district hospital Baramulla said that five people sustained injuries of which two were shifted to Srinagar hospital for further treatment.

Soon after the attack, additional forces rushed to the spot and cordoned off the whole area to nab the attackers.

-ARK

‘Wear mask, be safe’

Brazil’s island to reopen only to tourists who’ve had COVID-19

New Delhi (NVI): Fernando de Noronha, a tropical island off Brazil, is reopening for tourists, with an unexpected catch, that only people who have previously tested positive for COVID-19 will be allowed to visit the island.

The island, part of a pristine volcanic archipelago is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world that limits tourism to several hundred arrivals per day, closed five months ago to contain the spread of COVID-19.

“To land on the archipelago, the tourist will need to present the result of a positive PCR test that is at least 20 days old, or the result of the serological test showing the presence of antibodies against COVID-19,” the state’s administrator, Guilherme Rocha said.

He did not, however, explain the reasoning behind the local government’s decision to allow only tourists to the island that already had the disease.

In order to visit the island, the results of two types of test – PCR virus tests and IG antibody tests will be accepted if conducted at least 20 days before arrival.

However, a PCR test shows whether someone has the virus; the serological test shows whether the body has already developed antibodies for coronavirus.

Meanwhile, the region, known for its pristine beaches, is set to reopen this week, authorities in the northeastern Brazilian state of Pernambuco said, which includes Fernando de Noronha.

The Island was first closed in March, when the pandemic began to tighten its grip worldwide. It was partially reopened on July 31, for people who had homes in the island as well as local researchers, according to media reports.

Fernando de Noronha, a group of 21 volcanic islands is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is otherwise a popular tourist getaway in Brazil. Last year, the island was visited by over 1,06,000 people, a majority of whom were from Brazil itself.

Brazil has the second-highest number of virus infections and deaths in the world, after the United States, surpassed 3.8 million and 120,000, respectively.

State-wise details of Covid-19 cases in India

New Delhi (NVI): The total number of coronavirus cases in India has reached 36,21,246, after 78,512 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data.

The country’s death toll has gone up to 64,469 after 971 new fatalities were reported in the country during this period.

In the worst-affected Maharashtra, the coronavirus cases climbed to 7,80,689, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 4,24,767 cases, and Tamil Nadu with 4,22,085 cases.

Total positive cases in States/UTs:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 3,104

Andhra Pradesh- 4,24,767

Arunachal Pradesh- 4,034

Assam- 1,05,774

Bihar- 1,35,035

Chandigarh- 4,155

Chhattisgarh- 30,092

Dadra Nagar Haveli & Diu – 2,340

Delhi- 1,73,390

Gujarat- 95,009

Goa- 17,004

Haryana– 63,282

Himachal Pradesh- 5,945

Jammu and Kashmir- 37,163

Jharkhand- 38,435

Karnataka- 3,35,928

Kerala- 73,855

Ladakh- 2,638

Madhya Pradesh- 62,433

Maharashtra- 7,80,689

Manipur- 6,112

Meghalaya- 2,343

Mizoram- 1,011

Nagaland- 3,922

Odisha- 1,00,934

Puducherry- 14,127

Punjab- 52,526

Rajasthan- 80,227

Sikkim- 1,627

Tamil Nadu- 4,22,085

Telangana- 1,24,963

Tripura- 11,644

Uttarakhand- 19,235

Uttar Pradesh- 2,25,632

West Bengal – 1,59,785

State/UT wise total death toll:

Andaman and Nicobar Islands- 45

Andhra Pradesh- 3,884

Arunachal Pradesh- 7

Assam- 296

Bihar- 578

Chandigarh- 52

Chhattisgarh- 269

Dadra and Nagar Haveli- 2

Delhi- 4,426

Goa- 183

Gujarat- 3,006

Haryana- 682

Himachal Pradesh- 35

Jammu and Kashmir- 694

Jharkhand- 410

Karnataka- 5,589

Kerala- 287

Ladakh- 34

Madhya Pradesh- 1,374

Maharashtra- 24,399

Manipur- 28

Meghalaya- 10

Nagaland- 9

Odisha- 482

Puducherry- 221

Punjab- 1,404

Rajasthan- 1,043

Sikkim- 3

Tamil Nadu- 7,231

Telangana- 827

Tripura- 103

Uttar Pradesh- 3,423

Uttarakhand- 257

West Bengal- 3,176

However, a total of 27,74,801 people have been cured or discharged. Total active cases stand at 7,81,975.

-CHK

Pranab Mukherjee’s health deteriorates, in ‘septic shock’

Former President Pranab Mukherjee

New Delhi (NVI): Former President Pranab Mukherjee’s health condition deteriorated since yesterday and he is currently in “septic shock” due to his lung infection, the Army Research and Referral (RR) Hospital said today.

“There is a decline in the medical condition of Hon’ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee since yesterday. He is in septic shock due to his lung infection and is being managed by team of specialists. He continues to be in deep coma and on ventilator support,” a statement from hospital said.

Mukherjee was admitted to the hospital on August 10 and underwent a life-saving surgery to remove a blood clot in brain. He had tested positive for the coronavirus ahead of the surgery.

His health parameters are being monitored by a team of specialists at the hospital. He later developed a lung infection and kidney dysfunction.

Pranab Mukherjee was a senior Congress leader before he was elected as 13th President of India. He served as President from July 2012 to 2017.

-RJV

Coronavirus cases top 25.2 mn worldwide; US tally nears 6 mn

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New Delhi (NVI): The number of cases globally has hit almost 25.2 million, with deaths exceeding 8,46,000. More than 16.5 million have recovered, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.

The total number of coronavirus cases in the United States is nearing 6 million, with states including Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota reporting daily records. Meanwhile, more than 1,83,000 people have died from the disease so far in the country.

Brazil’s coronavirus infections have surpassed 3.8 million while the death toll has crossed 1,20,000 in the country.

New Zealand has made face masks compulsory as it eases coronavirus restrictions in Auckland that were imposed after a sudden spike in cases.

Japan has recorded 600 new coronavirus cases, as new cases continue to decline from the recent peak of 1,605 on 7 August. The seven-day average for new cases is 757.

In South Korea, new infections have stayed under 200 for a second day in a row. The country reported 248 cases on Monday, including 238 local infections.

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Germany increased by 610 to 2,42,381. The reported death toll rose by three to 9,298, the tally showed.

Greece’s health authorities reported that the coronavirus cases in the country have exceeded 10,000, half of which were reported just in August.

Australia’s state of Victoria has recorded 73 new coronavirus cases on Monday – its lowest total since July 3. The state’s death toll also increased by 41, including 22 cases at an elder care facility that were reported belatedly.

-CHK

India’s COVID tally crosses 36 lakh; death toll nearing 65,000

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New Delhi (NVI): India’s coronavirus tally crossed the 36 lakh-mark and stands at 36,21,246 with a spike of 78,512 new cases in the last 24 hours, Union Health Ministry confirmed

The country’s death toll has gone up to 64,469 with 971 new fatalities being reported during this period.

As many as 27,74,801 COVID-19 patients have been cured and discharged so far,
while active COVID-19 cases in India now stand at 7,81,975.

With this, the recovery rate stands above 76 percent at 76.63 percent in India.

In the worst-affected Maharashtra, the coronavirus cases climbed to 7,80,689, followed by Andhra Pradesh with 4,24,767 cases, and Tamil Nadu with 4,22,085 cases.

Other states with high virus cases are Karnataka (3,35,928), Uttar Pradesh (2,25,632) and West Bengal (1,59,785).

The coronavirus cases in national capital have increased to 1,73,390 with 4,426 deaths reported so far, according to the Health Ministry data.

In terms of deaths, Maharashtra tops the tally with 24,399 fatalities, ministry said.

According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the total number of samples tested for COVID-19 up to August 30 is 4,23,07,914 including 8,46,278 samples tested yesterday.

Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan yesterday expressed hope that we should have very significant control over COVID-19 by Diwali. “Hopefully that in the next couple of months, maybe by Diwali time, we should have a very significant control over the coronavirus,” he said.

-RJV

PM Modi, Prez extends Onam greetings

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New Delhi (NVI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Onam and said this is a unique festival, which celebrates harmony.

Taking to Twitter, PM Modi wrote, “Greetings on Onam. This is a unique festival, which celebrates harmony. It is also an occasion to express gratitude to our hardworking farmers. May everyone be blessed with joy and best health.”

PM Modi also shared a video clip of his mention of the festival in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast on Sunday.

Greeting the nation on Onam, President Ram Nath Kovind said it a symbol of our rich cultural heritage and an expression of our gratitude to Mother Nature at the arrival of the new crop.

“Onam greetings to everyone! The festival of Onam is a symbol of our rich cultural heritage and an expression of our gratitude to Mother Nature at the arrival of the new crop. Let us take care of people from the weaker sections of the society and follow guidelines to contain COVID-19,” the President tweeted.

Onam, the biggest annual festival of Kerala, which falls in the month of Chingam, the first month according to the Malayalam calendar.

Onam festivities, which started on August 22, will continue till September 2. The celebrations spread over 10 days mark the Malayalam New Year and conclude with Thiruvonam.

The last four days are celebrated with much gusto as people wear new dresses, decorate their houses and prepare the traditional meals. This year, due to the pandemic things are slightly different.

-RJV

J&K’s Covid tally mounts to 37,163 with 786 fresh cases

Over 3,200 cops COVID positive in J&K and 15 succumbed to virus
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Abid Bashir

Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir today recorded 786 fresh coronavirus cases, including 85 travelers, taking the total number of positive cases in the Union Territory to 37,163.

Of the total cases, 28,627 are from Kashmir and 8,536 from Jammu division. Officials said among 786 new cases, 432 belong to Kashmir while 354 are from Jammu division, adding that the total number of positive cases in Kashmir has reached 28,627 including 22,097 recoveries. Total number of positive cases in Jammu division has reached 8,536 including 6,413  recoveries and 63 deaths.

The officials said that total number of active cases in J&K is 7,959 including 5,899 from Kashmir and 2,060 from Jammu division.

With 490 more recoveries, the tally of total recoveries in the UT has reached 28,510 which is 76.72 percent of the total cases.

Srinagar district alone has 9,186 positive cases which is more than the total number of positive cases in Jammu division where total cases are 8,536.

“Cases tested positive in J&K include 161 from Srinagar, 26 from Baramulla, 25 from Pulwama, 52 from Budgam, 38 from Anantnag, 37 from Bandipora, 30 from Kupwara, 11 from Kulgam, 08 from Shopian and 44 from Ganderbal in Kashmir division while as 354 from Jammu division include 258 from Jammu, 06 from Rajouri, 18 from Kathua, 09 from Udhampur, 07 from Samba, 05 from Doda, 06 from Poonch, 18 from Reasi and 27 from Kishtwar,” officials disclosed.

As per the daily information bulletin, 4,58,984 persons in J&K are under observation while 45,176 persons have been kept under home quarantine. Besides that, 7,959 persons are in isolation.

According to the bulletin, 3,60,122 persons have completed surveillance period and 45,033 persons are under home surveillance.

So far, results of 9,56,733 samples are available out of which 9,19,570 tested negative and 37,163 tested positive. Among positive cases, 7,959 are active and 28,510 persons have recovered.

-ARK

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