These are some of the other COVID-19 and
Mumbai reports 2,227 new cases
Mumbai reported 2,227 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday and with that, the Maximum City case count rose to 1,60,744. Additionally, 43 patients succumbed to the virus, bringing the death toll to 7,982. In contrast, up to 1,26,745 patients have recovered to date and the number of active cases in the city is now 25,659.
Dadar registers 35 new cases of COVID-19
On Wednesday, Dadar recorded 35 new cases of COVID-19 bringing the total numbers to 2,841. There are 440 active cases in Dadar while there have been 2,299 recoveries. Mahim registered 41 new cases today, and the cumulative count is now 2,543 in Mahim. In addition, 2,050 patients have been cured / discharged in Mahim and there are currently 406 active cases in the area.
Dharavi’s count rises to 2,839
According to the latest information shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), nine new cases were detected in Dharavi on Wednesday, while a total of 2470 patients were discharged after recovery. The total of positive cases in Dharavi has reached 2,839. Active cases stand at 99 in Dharavi.
Rapper Raftaar Tests Positive For COVID-19
However, confirming the news on Wednesday, Raftaar said there could be a technical error in the tests because he feels fit and well. In an Instagram post written in Hindi, Raftaar stated, “Hi everyone, I wanted to share a quick update with you guys. I had to go to Roadies. For that, I had to undergo COVID testing. In the first two tests, I got a negative result. But my test result today was positive. The BMC has instructed me to remain isolated, so I have isolated myself at home. I am waiting to be tested again because I feel there must be some technical error because I am fit and well, I don’t feel bad. I don’t think I have the disease because I don’t show any symptoms or traits. But it is my duty to isolate myself and I assure you that I am fit and well. ”
Pillows, beds and other unused materials at BMC’s COVID Care Center in Mahim Natural Park
Even when patients affected by COVID-19 are having difficulty getting a bed in the hospital, there are several unused beds, pillows and mattresses at BMC’s COVID Care Center in Mahim Nature Park (also known as MNP). The BMC has taken a place from the MMRDA for a period of six months. However, when this reporter visited the scene, there was not a single BMC security officer guarding the huge stacked materials. In fact, no BMC personnel were present during business hours. Even before the center was established, NPM officials had informed the BMC that there are mosquitoes and snakes as the area is heavily covered with trees. Despite that, BMC went ahead and created this facility. According to MNP staff, not many patients have stayed at this Center.
The University of Mumbai theory exams will be held from October 1 to 17
And the suspense is over for the students at the University of Mumbai. According to a circular issued by the university team, the theory exams will take place from October 1 to 17. The backlog exams will take place from September 25 through the MCQ method. All theory exams will be done for 50 points and the exam will last one hour.
AstraZeneca suspends COVID-19 vaccine trial for safety reasons: report
AstraZeneca Plc has halted a late-stage trial of a leading COVID-19 vaccine candidate after a suspected serious adverse reaction in a study participant, health news website Stat News reported Tuesday. He quoted an AstraZeneca spokesperson as saying in a statement that “the standard review process caused a pause in vaccination to allow review of safety data.” The study is testing a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University researchers at various sites, including the UK, where the adverse event was reported.
India reports 74,894 recoveries in the last 24 hours
With 74,894 reported recoveries in the past 24 hours, India’s recovery rate is now 77.77 percent, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) reported on Wednesday. “A total of 33,98,844 COVID-19 patients have recovered so far. The total number of weekly recoveries has increased from 1,53,118 during the third week of July to 4,84,068 in the first week of September,” a statement of the MoHFW, he said.
Five posts to brighten your day
It is normal to lose track of time during quarantine. As everyone adjusts to the new normal, the Internet has become one of the few ways to connect with friends and family safely. It has also become a haven for memes and all things creative.
Here are five posts selected by us from the Internet to brighten your day.
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