India on Monday reported 45,903 new cases of the novel coronavirus infection in the last 24 hours. 

The caseload in the country now stands at 85,53,657. With 490 new deaths, the death toll in the country mounted to 1,26,611. 

There are a total of 5,09,673 active cases after a decrease of 2,992 cases in the last 24 hours. 

A total of 79,17,373 have cured from the disease, while 48,405 people have been discharged in the last 24 hours.

Amid growing backlash from the opposition BJP, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said that his government will soon reopen places of worship across the state after Diwali and is ready to face any criticism for the welfare of his state till then. 

The chief minister also urged citizens to avoid burning fire crackers and continue wearing masks during the festive period. 

In a public address via video-conferencing, Thackeray said: “We will open the temples and places of worship soon. Let Diwali be over. But even when we open the temples, you can leave your chappals [slippers] outside but not your mask.”

Meanwhile, the twin factors of rising air pollution and a surge in Covid cases have increased the burden on Delhi’s hospitals with the number of vacant beds shrinking fast and out patient departments (OPDs) witnessing a spike in footfall, doctors told news agency PTI on Saturday.

Source: The Indian Express

BDST: 1530 HRS, NOV 09, 2020
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