India sees spike of 70,589 new Covid cases

September 29, 2020 09:38

India's Covid-19 tally crossed the 61 lakh-mark on Tuesday with a spike of 70,589 new cases and 776 deaths in the last 24 hours.

The country's case tally stands at 61,45,292 including 9,47,576 active cases while 51,01,398 have been cured, discharged or have migrated.

The number of fatalities stands at 96,318, ministry of health and family welfare said today.

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided that public events to celebrate Durga Puja will not be permitted this year in the state in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered on Monday that no celebrations would be held on the streets or in pandals.

Similar curbs have also been put in place for Dussehra celebrations, however, the Ramlila performances may be allowed with social distancing norms and a limited audience.

More than 1 million people have died of COVID-19 around the world as of Tuesday, according to a Reuters tally.

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