The state also saw 416 new deaths, bringing the death toll to 34,761 deaths. In the last 24 hours, 19,592 patients have been recovered, which brings the number of discharges to date to 9.92,806. The number of active cases currently stands at 2.72,775.
Here are some of the other highlights of COVID-19 and September 24 lockdown
Mumbai: 21 new COVID-19 cases in Dadar; death toll in
Overall, the G / North district, which includes Dharavi, Mahim and Dadar, registered 40 new cases today, and with this, the total cases in the district have reached 9,608. So far, this BMC ward has 1,257 active cases and 7,846 recoveries, according to information provided by a senior official at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). Read more here
The city’s policewomen, who are also young mothers, relate how COVID is taking its toll on them and their loved ones
Minaj Asif Khan has just met her five-year-old daughter Juveriya after five months. The 36-year-old single mother, who is a police officer at the Matunga Police Station, finally got permission this week to go to Satara to visit her daughter, who has stayed with Minaj’s parents since the pandemic broke out. Read more here
India’s COVID-19 recoveries in strong upward trend, crossing 47.5 lakh
On the day when India recorded the highest number of tests in a single day with almost 15 lakhs of tests conducted in the past 24 hours, the trend of high recoveries continues unabated. More than 47.5 lakh (47.56,164) patients have recovered so far, while 81,177 patients recovered in the last 24 hours. Read more here
The Assembly elections in Bihar will be held in three phases, with the vote counting on 10 November
The Election Commission of India (ECI) announced the election schedule for 243 assembly constituencies in Bihar on Friday, which will be held in the ‘new normal’ amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. At a press conference, Chief Elections Commissioner (CEC) Sunil Arora said that the elections in Bihar will be held in three phases starting on October 28. Read more here
COVID-19: Five Adorable Posts to Brighten Your Day
During this quarantine period, people have not only been confined indoors, but have also lost their sense of date and time. As we adjust to the new normal, many have taken this opportunity to return to their roots, indulge in their interests, or acquire a new skill. With this, social media has become a platform to not only share art, but also some laughs. Here are five posts selected by us to make your day. Read more here
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