Cong’s Deepender Hooda Tests COVID +ve; India’s Tally at 41.13 L

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A shopkeeper waits for customers at his shop near Hazrat Nizamuddin shrine, during unlock 4.0, in New Delhi, Saturday, 5 September, 2020. The mausoleum of Muslim saint Hazrat Nizamuddin will reopen for devotees on Sunday, 6 September, with strict social distancing norms in place six months after it was closed as part of sweeping measures of check the COVID-19 pandemic.

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With the highest single-day spike of 90,633 new cases in the last 24 hours, India's COVID19 tally crossed the 41 lakh-mark on Sunday, 6 September.

The total case tally now stands at 41,13,812 including 8,62,320 active cases, 31,80,866 cured/discharged/migrated & 70,626 deaths.

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, wrestler Deepak Punia and Congress leader Deepender Hooda, all took to Twitteron Sunday to announce that they have tested positive for COVID-19

• Actor Arjun Kapoor took to social media on Sunday to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus and is asymtomatic
  Wrestler Deepak Punia too tested positive for COVID19 on Sunday
  
• Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh extended his week-long isolation after testing negative for the novel coronavirus
• Telangana Finance Minister Harish Rao tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday

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Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 3:04 PM

4.88 Crore Samples Tested Till Date

A total of 4,88,31,145 samples tested up to 5 September 2020. Of these, 10,92,654 samples were tested on Saturday, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said.

Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 8:50 AM

Biggest Spike of 90,633 Cases Takes India’s COVID Tally to 41.13 L

With the highest single-day spike of 90,633 new cases in the last 24 hours, India's COVID19 tally crossed the 41 lakh-mark on Sunday, 6 September.

The total case tally now stands at 41,13,812 including 8,62,320 active cases, 31,80,866 cured/discharged/migrated & 70,626 deaths.

Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 9:43 AM

Odisha Reports 3,810 New COVID-19 Cases

Odisha reported 3,810 new COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 1,24,031 including 93,774 recoveries, 29,658 active cases and 546 deaths.

Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 11:05 AM

511 New Cases in Maharashtra Police Force

At least 511 more Maharashtra police personnel tested COVID-19 positive while seven personnel died, in the last 24 hours. The total number of positive cases in the police force has risen to 16,912 including 3,020 active cases, 13,719 recoveries and 173 deaths till date.

Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 11:54 AM

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Wrestler Deepak Punia Tests Positive

Wrestler Deepak Punia tested positive for COVID19. He has been advised home quarantine by doctors, as he is asymptomatic.

Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 2:56 PM

Bollywood Actor Arjun Kapoor Tests Positive

Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor took to social media to announce that he has tested positive for coronavirus and that he is asymtomatic.

Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 2:57 PM

83 New Cases in Himachal

At least 83 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported in Himachal Pradesh today. The total number of cases rises to 7,105 including 53 deaths.

Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 2:59 PM

27-Year-Old Bengaluru Woman First Confirmed Case of COVID 19 Reinfection

A 27-yr-old female is found to be the first confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection in Bengaluru, Fortis hospital said in a statement. The woman tested positive in July and was discharged after testing negative. However, in a month she developed mild symptoms and confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 again.

Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Congress Leaders Deepender Hooda Tests Positive

Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda tests positive for COVID-19.

Updated at:6th Sep, 2020 at 3:03 PM