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Coronavirus live updates: Nearly 2 million cases in August, India sets a global Covid record

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 01, 2020, 02:39:45 IST

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Coronavirus live updates: Nearly 2 million cases in August, India sets a global Covid record

India's Covid-19 case tally today crossed the 35 lakh-mark with a spike of of 78,512 new coronavirus cases. The deaths due to the virus have risen to 64,469 as 971 deaths were reported across the nation in the last 24 hours. Globally, the virus has now taken over 8 lakh lives. Stay with TOI for live updates

12:22 (IST) Aug 30

Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 785 to 241,771, says RKI (Reuters)

12:03 (IST) Aug 30

We will ensure that social distancing is maintained in the metros. Thermal screening of passengers will be done at the entry. No tokens will be issued, smart cards&other digital methods of payment will be used.

Kailash Gahlot, Delhi transport minister on resumption of metro rail (As reported by ANI)

11:55 (IST) Aug 30

Chennai: Streets deserted and shops closed in the state capital as the state observes complete lockdown today

Chennai: Streets deserted and shops closed in the state capital as the state observes complete lockdown today. T… https://t.co/9sjES5rsF3
— ANI (@ANI) 1598768278000

11:53 (IST) Aug 30

Rajasthan reports 603 new Covid-19 cases and 7 deaths, taking the total positive cases and deaths in the state to 79,380 and 1,037 respectively, says state health department (ANI)

Total active cases in the state are 14,730.

11:20 (IST) Aug 30

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11:14 (IST) Aug 30

3014 new Covid-19 cases, 2888 recoveries and 12 deaths reported in Odisha as on August 28, reports ANI quoting health department of state

Total number of cases now at 100934 including 29685 active cases, 70714 recoveries and 482 deaths.

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11:12 (IST) Aug 30

Lucknow: Streets deserted as the state capital observes weekend lockdown, in wake of Covid-19 pandemic

11:11 (IST) Aug 30

Tamil Nadu: Streets wear a deserted look and shops remain closed in Madurai

Tamil Nadu: Streets wear a deserted look and shops remain closed in Madurai, as the state observes complete lockdow… https://t.co/e18Heghd9T
— ANI (@ANI) 1598760422000

11:10 (IST) Aug 30

Kerala: Shopkeepers selling flowers facing losses as sale of flowers has dropped this year during the festival of Onam, due to Covid pandemic

Kerala: Shopkeepers selling flowers facing losses as sale of flowers has dropped this year during the festival of O… https://t.co/akiQhMrQJV
— ANI (@ANI) 1598760003000

10:44 (IST) Aug 30

Telangana reported 2,924 new Covid19 positive cases, 1,638 recoveries and 10 deaths on August 29, taking the total number of cases to 1,23,090 in the state

The total number of cases includes 31,284 active cases, 90,988 recoveries and 818 deaths so far.

09:57 (IST) Aug 30

India's Covid-19 case tally crosses 35 lakh mark with a spike of 78,761 new cases and 948 deaths in the last 24 hours, reports ANI quoting health ministry

Covid-19 case tally in the country stands at 35,42,734 including 7,65,302 active cases, 27,13,934 cured/discharged/migrated & 63,498 deaths.

09:28 (IST) Aug 30

The total number of samples tested up to August 29 is 4,14,61,636 including 10,55,027 samples tested yesterday, says Indian Council of Medical Research (ANI)

09:26 (IST) Aug 30

Read: Covid-19: Australia to provide $1.48 million worth of PPE to Indonesian military

The Royal Australian Air Force will deliver surgical gloves, gowns, masks and thermometers as part of existing defence cooperation between the neighbours.

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09:18 (IST) Aug 30

Brazil to extend coronavirus economic aid on Tuesday, says official (Reuters)

09:17 (IST) Aug 30

As India rides the wave of an upsurge in testing, many States/UTs have exceeded 140 tests/day/million population as advised by WHO and several have demonstrated better performance with Positivity Rate lower than the national average, reports ANI quoting ministry of health

09:15 (IST) Aug 30

Weekend lockdown being observed in Prayagraj to curb the spread of Covid-19

Weekend lockdown being observed in Prayagraj to curb the spread of #COVID19. https://t.co/jCF0ZvX0x5
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) 1598757864000

08:57 (IST) Aug 30

California coronavirus deaths rose by at least 70 on Saturday, reports Reuters

The total cases now is 12,911 versus 12,841 previous day.

08:53 (IST) Aug 30

South Korea reported 299 new cases of the coronavirus (AP)

Officials placed limits on dining at restaurants and closed fitness centers and after-school academies in the greater capital area to slow the spread of the virus.

08:52 (IST) Aug 30

Australia, New Zealand tread cautiously as coronavirus lingers

Southeastern Victoria reported 114 new cases, a day after the daily tally fell to 94, its lowest in nearly two months. Its capital, Melbourne, is four weeks into a six-week hard lockdown that authorities have said may ease only gradually.

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08:36 (IST) Aug 30

Brazil surpasses 120,000 Covid deaths

Brazil is just the second country to surpass a death toll of 120,000 in the pandemic, after the United States, where the number killed is now more than 182,000. Unlike in Europe and Asia, where the virus hit hard and then subsided, Brazil's outbreak is advancing at a slow but devastating pace, said Christovam Barcellos, a researcher at public health institute Fiocruz.

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