Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi sees over 8,000 daily cases for the first time

Coronavirus update: Maharashtra has 1,726,926 coronavirus cases, Karnataka 851,212, Andhra Pradesh 846,000, Tamil Nadu 748,225 and UP 501,311. Stay tuned for coronavirus India LIVE updates

A health worker in personal protective equipment (PPE) collects a swab sample from a man at the Sadar Bazar market to conduct tests for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Delhi on Wednesday.

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HC asks AAP govt about arrangements for beds in hospitals for Covid-19 patients

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the AAP government what arrangements it has made for patients suffering from Covid-19 who may be critical and require to be shifted to care homes or centres

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Puducherry reports 115 new Covid-19 cases

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HC asks Delhi govt to file status report on steps taken to control Covid spread

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday asked the Delhi government to file a status report explaining the steps it has taken to control the Covid-19 pandemic observing a surge in the number of infections in the last two weeks.

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Super-spreading events must have happened in Delhi, leading to surge in Covid-19 cases: Dr Randeep Guleria

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West Bengal: Doctors express concern as people flout Covid-19 norms on local trains

Doctors expressed concern over flouting of Covid safety norms in suburban trains that resumed services in Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal on Wednesday, warning that the pandemic situation would deteriorate

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702 new Covid-19 cases reported in Bihar yesterday, taking the active cases in the state to 7,219: State Health Department

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Rise in pollution, surge in Covid-19 cases spell double trouble for city residents: experts

The nearly week-long spell of worsened air quality and a fresh surge in coronavirus cases in the national capital have proved "doubly detrimental" to people suffering from respiratory ailments, as their complications have increased and many of them have also contracted Covid-19 infection, experts said on Wednesday.

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New 'hidden' gene in Covid-19 virus identified

Researchers have identified a new "hidden" gene in SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for Covid-19, that may have contributed to its unique biology and pandemic potential.

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We need to work aggressively towards curbing Delhi's infection numbers: AIIMS Director

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In view of Covid-19, Delhi Govt extends the validity of all vehicle-related documents till 31 December, 2020

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Maharashtra: Thane sees 414 new Covid-19 cases; 11 more casualties

Maharashtra's Thane district has detected 414 fresh Covid-19 cases and 11 more casualties, an official said on Wednesday

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Global coronavirus tally rises by record 3.6 million in a week: WHO

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases climbed by a record 3.6 million globally last week, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

As of November 8, the global tally totaled over 49.7 million cases, which is 8 per cent more compared to the previous week.

The death toll rose by over 54,000 over the same period.

The previous all-time high of over 3.3 million infections was recorded in the week from October 26 to November 1.

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Sudden spurt in coronavirus cases in Pakistan

There is a sudden spurt in coronavirus infections in Pakistan with the rate of COVID-19 cases surpassing five per cent after a gap of over three months, according to a media report on Wednesday.

As many as 1,708 cases were detected in the last 24 hours, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 348,184, while the death toll reached 7,021 with 21 more patients succumbing to the viral infection, the health ministry said.

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