New Delhi, October 1 (newsin.asia) – India has reported 86,821 cases in 24 hours, taking the country’s coronavirus tally past 6.3 million. data from the health ministry showed.
Deaths from coronavirus infections rose by 1,181 to 98,678, data from the health ministry showed.
The number of active cases has increased to 940,705 while 5,273,202 people have recovered. India has so far recorded 6,312,585 cases and 98,678 deaths.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday permitted states to open cinemas, theatres and multiplexes outside containment zones with up to 50% seating capacity, for which the guidelines will be issued by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
State and UT governments can decide to do reopen schools after October 15 but in a graded manner. However, even though schools can reopen, online or distance learning shall continue to be the preferred mode of teaching and shall be encouraged.