The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) on Sunday gave emergency authorization for doctors to use blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients as a treatment against COVID-19.

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"This product may be effective in treating COVID-19 and... the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product," FDA said in a statement.

Hailing the development, US President Donald Trump said: "Pleased to make a truly historic announcement, in our battle against China virus, that will save countless lives. FDA (Food &amp; Drug Administration) has issued an emergency use authorisation for a treatment known as convalescent plasma."

Trump said it was "only made possible because of Operation Warp Speed", while adding, "We are years ahead of approvals. If we went by the speed levels of the past administration, it would be 2-3 yrs behind where we're today."

The US president said that development on vaccines would be out soon. Trump had earlier linked the FDA to the “deep state” conspiracy theory, saying that the FDA was making "it very difficult for drug companies to get people to test the vaccines and therapeutics."

The US president had said that "they are hoping to delay the answer until after 3 November" when the US elections take place while asking the US agency to focus on "speed and saving lives".

The FDA had earlier announced convalescent plasma transfusions for critically ill coronavirus patients and for clinical trials as reports claimed 70,000 virus patients had received the treatment.

The United States is the worst-hit country with the virus accounting for over 176,700 deaths and more than 5.7 million infected cases.

The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) on Sunday gave emergency authorization for doctors to use blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients as a treatment against COVID-19.

The US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) on Sunday gave emergency authorization for doctors to use blood plasma from recovered coronavirus patients as a treatment against COVID-19. Also Read: Trump pitches convalescent plasma as an effective treatment for COVID-19 "This product may be effective in treating COVID-19 and... the known and potential benefits of the product outweigh the known and potential risks of the product," FDA said in a statement. Hailing the development, US President Donald Trump said: "Pleased to make a truly historic announcement, in our battle against China virus, that will save countless lives. FDA (Food & Drug Administration) has issued an emergency use authorisation for a treatment known as convalescent plasma." Trump said it was "only made possible because of Operation Warp Speed", while adding, "We are years ahead of approvals. If we went by the speed levels of the past administration, it would be 2-3 yrs behind where we're today." The US president said that development on vaccines would be out soon. Trump had earlier linked the FDA to the “deep state” conspiracy theory, saying that the FDA was making "it very difficult for drug companies to get people to test the vaccines and therapeutics." The US president had said that "they are hoping to delay the answer until after 3 November" when the US elections take place while asking the US agency to focus on "speed and saving lives". The FDA had earlier announced convalescent plasma transfusions for critically ill coronavirus patients and for clinical trials as reports claimed 70,000 virus patients had received the treatment. The United States is the worst-hit country with the virus accounting for over 176,700 deaths and more than 5.7 million infected cases.

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Trump said it was 'only made possible because of Operation Warp Speed', while adding, 'We are years ahead of approvals.'

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US FDA authorises blood plasma treatment against coronavirus; Trump hails move Trump said it was 'only made possible because of Operation Warp Speed', while adding, 'We are years ahead of approvals.

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Morning news brief: US FDA authorises blood plasma for COVID-19; Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain to win Champions League

The US National Hurricane Center said that Tropical Storm Marco had strengthened and will hit Louisiana on Monday as two powerful storms threaten the Gulf Coast.

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"Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Marco has strengthened into a hurricane with maximum winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts," the Hurricane Center said.

Eight people were killed as Tropical Storm Laura struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The storm brought in heavy rain and is predicted to hit the US coastal region on Wednesday.

The storm has reportedly left a million Dominicans without power, flooding&nbsp;homes as it hit villages.

As a result, energy companies have suspended oil and natural gas production in the Gulf Coast as the US National Hurricane Center said Storm Laura was "bringing torrential rainfall and life-threatening flooding" to Haiti.

The two hurricanes are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast almost simultaneously which is an unexpected phenomenon since records began 150 years ago.&nbsp;

The US National Hurricane Center said that Tropical Storm Marco had strengthened and will hit Louisiana on Monday as two powerful storms threaten the Gulf Coast.

The US National Hurricane Center said that Tropical Storm Marco had strengthened and will hit Louisiana on Monday as two powerful storms threaten the Gulf Coast. Also Read: Storm Laura hits Haiti, with Marco forecast to slam US as hurricane "Data from an Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Marco has strengthened into a hurricane with maximum winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) with higher gusts," the Hurricane Center said. Eight people were killed as Tropical Storm Laura struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic. The storm brought in heavy rain and is predicted to hit the US coastal region on Wednesday. The storm has reportedly left a million Dominicans without power, flooding homes as it hit villages. As a result, energy companies have suspended oil and natural gas production in the Gulf Coast as the US National Hurricane Center said Storm Laura was "bringing torrential rainfall and life-threatening flooding" to Haiti. The two hurricanes are expected to hit the US Gulf Coast almost simultaneously which is an unexpected phenomenon since records began 150 years ago.

8 dead as Storm Laura hits Haiti; Storm Marco set to hit Louisiana

German giants Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Lisbon in an empty Estadio da Luz stadium on Sunday night.

Bayern won the engaging final with a 1-0 margin after former PSG 24-year-old Kingsley Coman headed Joshua Kimmich's cross in the second half in the 59th minute.

"I am proud of the team. When I started in November, all the headlines were about 'no more respect for Bayern', but the way the team has developed has been sensational," Hansi Flick said.

"PSG have really good forwards, but we deserved to win the final," he added. Bayern has now won the treble clinching the Bundesliga and the German Cup earlier.

"This is the biggest day in my career," Kimmich said, adding,""Hansi Flick showed a lot of trust in us from the beginning," while celebrating victory. Bayern won all the games in the Champions League becoming the first team ever to do so while scoring 43 goals in the 10 games.

The German coach paid back the compliment, saying: "He's a former Parisian, he will undoubtedly have a little extra motivation and I chose him for his speed."

German giants Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Lisbon in an empty Estadio da Luz stadium on Sunday night. Bayern won the engaging final with a 1-0 margin after former PSG 24-year-old Kingsley Coman headed Joshua Kimmich's cross in the second half in the 59th minute.

German giants Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final in Lisbon in an empty Estadio da Luz stadium on Sunday night. Bayern won the engaging final with a 1-0 margin after former PSG 24-year-old Kingsley Coman headed Joshua Kimmich's cross in the second half in the 59th minute. "I am proud of the team. When I started in November, all the headlines were about 'no more respect for Bayern', but the way the team has developed has been sensational," Hansi Flick said. "PSG have really good forwards, but we deserved to win the final," he added. Bayern has now won the treble clinching the Bundesliga and the German Cup earlier. "This is the biggest day in my career," Kimmich said, adding,""Hansi Flick showed a lot of trust in us from the beginning," while celebrating victory. Bayern won all the games in the Champions League becoming the first team ever to do so while scoring 43 goals in the 10 games. The German coach paid back the compliment, saying: "He's a former Parisian, he will undoubtedly have a little extra motivation and I chose him for his speed."

Bayern Munich beat Paris Saint-Germain in Champions League final

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked a section of the party during the Congress Working Committee meet&nbsp;for going public against the leadership, and charged that the letter seeking leadership changes was written in cahoots with the BJP.

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The charge invited sharp rebuttals from former ministers Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal. Azad said he would resign if any such link is established.

In his brief speech at the CWC, Rahul Gandhi also questioned the timing of the letter, which was sent when Sonia Gandhi was hospitalised.

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Azad, who is one of the signatories read out the contents of the letter, saying the leaders are not questioning Sonia Gandhi and only wanted organisational reform in the larger interest of the party.

Echoes of the fiery CWC meeting which is underway, were also heard outside with former minister Kapil Sibal, another signatory to the letter, publicly questioning Rahul's accusations of a BJP link to the letter seeking sweeping changes to party organisation and elections to the CWC.

"Rahul Gandhi says 'we are colluding with BJP'. Succeeded in Rajasthan High Court defending the Congress party. Defending party in Manipur to bring down BJP government. Last 30 years have never made a statement in favour of BJP on any issue. Yet 'we are colluding with the BJP'!," he tweeted.

Earlier addressing the CWC, Rahul Gandhi said Sonia Gandhi had accepted the party presidentship only after the committee last year urged her to take responsibility.

He took on the leaders who went public with their complaints saying, "it is the CWC where we discuss our differences and put out our thoughts, not the media,".

Questioning the timing of Azad's letter, the former Congress chief said the letter was sent when Sonia Gandhi was unwell and was admitted to a hospital and at a time when the Congress was fighting the crisis in Rajasthan. 
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked a section of the party during the Congress Working Committee meet for going public against the leadership, and charged that the letter seeking leadership changes was written in cahoots with the BJP.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday attacked a section of the party during the Congress Working Committee meet for going public against the leadership, and charged that the letter seeking leadership changes was written in cahoots with the BJP. Also Read: Also Read - Congress leadership crisis: Split wide open The charge invited sharp rebuttals from former ministers Ghulam Nabi Azad and Kapil Sibal. Azad said he would resign if any such link is established. In his brief speech at the CWC, Rahul Gandhi also questioned the timing of the letter, which was sent when Sonia Gandhi was hospitalised. Rahul Gandhi says “ we are colluding with BJP “ Succeeded in Rajasthan High Court defending the Congress Party Defending party in Manipur to bring down BJP Govt. Last 30 years have never made a statement in favour of BJP on any issue Yet “ we are colluding with the BJP “! — Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) August 24, 2020 × Azad, who is one of the signatories read out the contents of the letter, saying the leaders are not questioning Sonia Gandhi and only wanted organisational reform in the larger interest of the party. Echoes of the fiery CWC meeting which is underway, were also heard outside with former minister Kapil Sibal, another signatory to the letter, publicly questioning Rahul's accusations of a BJP link to the letter seeking sweeping changes to party organisation and elections to the CWC. "Rahul Gandhi says 'we are colluding with BJP'. Succeeded in Rajasthan High Court defending the Congress party. Defending party in Manipur to bring down BJP government. Last 30 years have never made a statement in favour of BJP on any issue. Yet 'we are colluding with the BJP'!," he tweeted. Earlier addressing the CWC, Rahul Gandhi said Sonia Gandhi had accepted the party presidentship only after the committee last year urged her to take responsibility. He took on the leaders who went public with their complaints saying, "it is the CWC where we discuss our differences and put out our thoughts, not the media,". Questioning the timing of Azad's letter, the former Congress chief said the letter was sent when Sonia Gandhi was unwell and was admitted to a hospital and at a time when the Congress was fighting the crisis in Rajasthan.

Rahul questions timing of letter to Sonia; alleges written in cahoots with BJP

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi during at Congress Working Committee(CWC)&nbsp;meeting today asked the party committee to relieve her as interim party chief even as former prime minister Manmohan Singh urged her to continue, sources said.

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Sonia Gandhi referred to a letter by Ghulam Nabi Azad and others while offering to quit, sources said. Sonia Gandhi handed over the letter to KC Venugopal while replying to the note sent by dissidents. The contents of the letter were read out at the party meeting. Sonia Gandhi asked the party leaders to start the process to select a new party chief.

Rahul Gandhi criticised the letter by some leaders and questioned its timing. After Rahul Gandhi's remarks, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said he will the quit party if found of colluding with the BJP, the sources added.

"Rahul Gandhi says we are colluding with BJP, I have never made a statement in favour of BJP in last 30 years," Congress leader Kapil Sibal said.&nbsp;

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi during at Congress Working Committee(CWC) meeting today asked the party committee to relieve her as interim party chief even as former prime minister Manmohan Singh urged her to continue, sources said.

Congress chief Sonia Gandhi during at Congress Working Committee(CWC) meeting today asked the party committee to relieve her as interim party chief even as former prime minister Manmohan Singh urged her to continue, sources said. Rahul Gandhi says “ we are colluding with BJP “ Succeeded in Rajasthan High Court defending the Congress Party Defending party in Manipur to bring down BJP Govt. Last 30 years have never made a statement in favour of BJP on any issue Yet “ we are colluding with the BJP “! — Kapil Sibal (@KapilSibal) August 24, 2020 × Sonia Gandhi referred to a letter by Ghulam Nabi Azad and others while offering to quit, sources said. Sonia Gandhi handed over the letter to KC Venugopal while replying to the note sent by dissidents. The contents of the letter were read out at the party meeting. Sonia Gandhi asked the party leaders to start the process to select a new party chief. Rahul Gandhi criticised the letter by some leaders and questioned its timing. After Rahul Gandhi's remarks, Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad said he will the quit party if found of colluding with the BJP, the sources added. "Rahul Gandhi says we are colluding with BJP, I have never made a statement in favour of BJP in last 30 years," Congress leader Kapil Sibal said.

Rahul Gandhi says we are colluding with BJP, never made a statement in favour of BJP: Kapil Sibal at CWC meeting

Over the past two decades when it comes to India's most wanted terrorist, Pakistan has constantly denied sheltering Dawood Ibrahim.

However, in a&nbsp;big admission&nbsp;Pakistan has revealed that the mastermind of the 1993 Mumbai&nbsp;serial blasts, Dawood Ibrahim not only has a base in Pakistan but also has multiple aliases and passports.

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Under FATF pressure, the Pakistan government has banned 88 individuals and entities in compliance with the list issued by the United Nations Security Council.

The list includes names of not only Hafiz Saeed &amp; Masood Azhar, Zakiur Rahman Lakhvi &amp; Dawood Ibrahim, significantly it also contains the addresses of Dawood Ibrahim in Karachi which is the White House in the posh Clifton area, house number 37 in defence housing area and a bungalow in the Noorabad area of Karachi.

The details also include Pakistani passports that Dawood had managed to arrange after fleeing from India. Sources indicate that Pakistan had omitted the details in its response to FATF earlier this year in which it claimed to have&nbsp;implemented over half of the action points indicated by the global financial watchdog.

In the notification issued this week, Pakistan government states that it has ordered the seizure of all movable and immovable properties of these outfits and individuals, and frozen&nbsp;their bank accounts.&nbsp;

The terrorists have been barred from transferring money through financial institutions, purchasing of arms and travelling abroad with various sanctions in place against almost all of those listed by the UNSC with&nbsp;the latest notification a consolidation and documentation of the previous sanctions.

Over the past two decades when it comes to India's most wanted terrorist, Pakistan has constantly denied sheltering Dawood Ibrahim. However, in a big admission Pakistan has revealed that the mastermind of the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, Dawood Ibrahim not only has a base in Pakistan but also has multiple aliases and passports.

Over the past two decades when it comes to India's most wanted terrorist, Pakistan has constantly denied sheltering Dawood Ibrahim. However, in a big admission Pakistan has revealed that the mastermind of the 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, Dawood Ibrahim not only has a base in Pakistan but also has multiple aliases and passports. Also Read: Pak targets Hafiz Saeed, Masood Azhar & Dawood Ibrahim; increases curbs on terror groups to avoid FATF blacklist Under FATF pressure, the Pakistan government has banned 88 individuals and entities in compliance with the list issued by the United Nations Security Council. The list includes names of not only Hafiz Saeed & Masood Azhar, Zakiur Rahman Lakhvi & Dawood Ibrahim, significantly it also contains the addresses of Dawood Ibrahim in Karachi which is the White House in the posh Clifton area, house number 37 in defence housing area and a bungalow in the Noorabad area of Karachi. The details also include Pakistani passports that Dawood had managed to arrange after fleeing from India. Sources indicate that Pakistan had omitted the details in its response to FATF earlier this year in which it claimed to have implemented over half of the action points indicated by the global financial watchdog. In the notification issued this week, Pakistan government states that it has ordered the seizure of all movable and immovable properties of these outfits and individuals, and frozen their bank accounts. The terrorists have been barred from transferring money through financial institutions, purchasing of arms and travelling abroad with various sanctions in place against almost all of those listed by the UNSC with the latest notification a consolidation and documentation of the previous sanctions.

FATF effect: Pakistan admits 1993 Mumbai serial blasts mastermind Dawood Ibrahim resides in Karachi

As IAEA officials get set to go to Teheran for talks on its nuclear activities, the United States accused UNSC members Britain and France of "abdicating their duty" to maintain an arms embargo and impose broader sanctions on the Islamic state.

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"Iran is in violation of its voluntary nuclear commitments. The conditions have been met to initiate snapback. We don't need anybody's permission to initiate snapback," Brian Hook, the State Department's Special Representative for Iran, said.

The "snapback" clause aims to restore all international sanctions against Iran that were lifted as part of the 2015 nuclear accord between Tehran and the rest of the world powers.

Iran has criticised Trump administration's move to activate the snapback mechanism.&nbsp;

"Iran expects the Secretary-General and member states of the Security Council to fulfil their legal obligations, to counter rogue behaviour by the US administration," Iran's Mohammad Javad Zarif&nbsp;told UN chief Antonio Guterres even as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo submitted a letter to the UNSC accusing Iran of "significant" non-compliance with the terms of the 2015 nuclear agreement.

Zarif said since the United States is not a part of the nuclear agreement, therefore, Washington's decision had "no foundation".

"China and Russia and France and the United Kingdom decided to ignore the views of the Gulf Cooperation Council," Hook said.

"These are the countries that are closest to the danger, and the Council had a responsibility to respect their views to extend the arms embargo," Hook said, adding, "it was a very disappointing abdication of duty."

Earlier, France, Britain and Germany had the rejected use of the snapback mechanism, calling it "incompatible with our current efforts to support the JCPOA."

As IAEA officials get set to go to Teheran for talks on its nuclear activities, the United States accused UNSC members Britain and France of "abdicating their duty" to maintain an arms embargo and impose broader sanctions on the Islamic state.

As IAEA officials get set to go to Teheran for talks on its nuclear activities, the United States accused UNSC members Britain and France of "abdicating their duty" to maintain an arms embargo and impose broader sanctions on the Islamic state. Also Read: IAEA chief Grossito to make first visit to Iran on August 24 "Iran is in violation of its voluntary nuclear commitments. The conditions have been met to initiate snapback. We don't need anybody's permission to initiate snapback," Brian Hook, the State Department's Special Representative for Iran, said. The "snapback" clause aims to restore all international sanctions against Iran that were lifted as part of the 2015 nuclear accord between Tehran and the rest of the world powers. Iran has criticised Trump administration's move to activate the snapback mechanism. "Iran expects the Secretary-General and member states of the Security Council to fulfil their legal obligations, to counter rogue behaviour by the US administration," Iran's Mohammad Javad Zarif told UN chief Antonio Guterres even as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo submitted a letter to the UNSC accusing Iran of "significant" non-compliance with the terms of the 2015 nuclear agreement. Zarif said since the United States is not a part of the nuclear agreement, therefore, Washington's decision had "no foundation". "China and Russia and France and the United Kingdom decided to ignore the views of the Gulf Cooperation Council," Hook said. "These are the countries that are closest to the danger, and the Council had a responsibility to respect their views to extend the arms embargo," Hook said, adding, "it was a very disappointing abdication of duty." Earlier, France, Britain and Germany had the rejected use of the snapback mechanism, calling it "incompatible with our current efforts to support the JCPOA."

'Don't need permission to initiate snapback': US in tussle with France, UK over Iran sanctions

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Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who has been suffering from suspected poisoning was flown from &nbsp;Russia to Berlin in an air ambulance as doctors said his condition was "stable".

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Navalny was shifted from Berlin's Tegel airport to Berlin's Charite hospital on Friday morning after Chancellor Angela Merkel had earlier extended an offer of treatment. Navalny, 44, had slipped into coma after falling ill on a plane which took off from Tomsk in Siberia and had to make an emergency landing in Omsk.

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Navalny reportedly had a cup of tea at the airport which his aides said was mixed with poison as they sought to blame Putin's regime for his state. However, the &nbsp;Omsk regional health ministry said "no convulsive or synthetic poisons was detected.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/kremlin-critic-alexei-navalny-airlifted-to-germany-condition-stable-after-landing-322296">Also Read:&nbsp;Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny airlifted to Germany</a>

After the plane left for Germany, Navalny's wife Yulia thanked supporters for their "persistence" after Russian doctors had earlier said the Opposition leader was too unstable to be moved. "Without your support, we wouldn't have been able to take him!" she said on Instagram.

Navalny's wife had earlier appealed directly to Putin to allow her husband to leave. Navalny wife had said she wanted "an independent hospital, whose doctors we trust".

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who has been suffering from suspected poisoning was flown from Russia to Berlin in an air ambulance as doctors said his condition was "stable".

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny who has been suffering from suspected poisoning was flown from Russia to Berlin in an air ambulance as doctors said his condition was "stable". Watch: Navalny was shifted from Berlin's Tegel airport to Berlin's Charite hospital on Friday morning after Chancellor Angela Merkel had earlier extended an offer of treatment. Navalny, 44, had slipped into coma after falling ill on a plane which took off from Tomsk in Siberia and had to make an emergency landing in Omsk. In Pics: Mysterious Russian poison cases: Radioactive polonium, toxic nerve agent to chemicals Navalny reportedly had a cup of tea at the airport which his aides said was mixed with poison as they sought to blame Putin's regime for his state. However, the Omsk regional health ministry said "no convulsive or synthetic poisons was detected. Also Read: Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny airlifted to Germany After the plane left for Germany, Navalny's wife Yulia thanked supporters for their "persistence" after Russian doctors had earlier said the Opposition leader was too unstable to be moved. "Without your support, we wouldn't have been able to take him!" she said on Instagram. Navalny's wife had earlier appealed directly to Putin to allow her husband to leave. Navalny wife had said she wanted "an independent hospital, whose doctors we trust".

Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny shifted to Berlin hospital; condition stable, says doctor

The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi has risen from 539 on August 1 to 591 on August 21, with officials attributing the rise to smaller areas being contained now.

According to data, the number of containment zones had decreased to 496 in the national capital on August 2 and had witnessed a marginal increase to 499 on August 4.

The following days, the number declined to 481 and 466. On August 12, the number of containment zones went past 500.

In July, the number of such areas was more than 700 in Delhi, but it gradually declined in August owing to the government allowing the "red" zones to be denotifified 14 days after the discharge of the last confirmed case, instead of the earlier norm of 28 days.

The number of containment zones was 591 in Delhi on Friday, according to a list available on the Revenue department's website. The maximum of 137 active containment zones is in Southwest district, followed by West (63), South (55) and North (50).

All the other districts have less than 50 active containment zones with New Delhi and Northwest districts having 17 such areas each.

The total number of active containment zones in the national capital is 466 while 125 zones are in the process of scaling down towards decontainment.

Officials said the containment zone plan is now more specific and with smaller zones being contained, people are also not feeling inconvenienced.

East District Magistrate Arun Kumar Mishra said carving out the containment zones is an important tool in containing the spread of COVID-19.

"We keep a regular watch on the situation and do the needful. The containment zones in East Delhi are smaller in size. There are presently 24 such zones in the district," he added.

"If we increase the number of containment zones, we can contain the virus better. The number of days after which an area can be denotifified has also been reduced now," an official from West district said.

The district always had smaller containment zones and once or twice, when the size of such areas was increased, problems were witnessed, he said, adding that smaller containment zones mean better monitoring and people do not suffer as well.

"Sometimes, when we increase the size of such zones, they never end up being decontained. We are doing micro containment so that the virus does not spread," the official said.

The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi has risen from 539 on August 1 to 591 on August 21, with officials attributing the rise to smaller areas being contained now.

The number of COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi has risen from 539 on August 1 to 591 on August 21, with officials attributing the rise to smaller areas being contained now. According to data, the number of containment zones had decreased to 496 in the national capital on August 2 and had witnessed a marginal increase to 499 on August 4. The following days, the number declined to 481 and 466. On August 12, the number of containment zones went past 500. In July, the number of such areas was more than 700 in Delhi, but it gradually declined in August owing to the government allowing the "red" zones to be denotifified 14 days after the discharge of the last confirmed case, instead of the earlier norm of 28 days. The number of containment zones was 591 in Delhi on Friday, according to a list available on the Revenue department's website. The maximum of 137 active containment zones is in Southwest district, followed by West (63), South (55) and North (50). All the other districts have less than 50 active containment zones with New Delhi and Northwest districts having 17 such areas each. The total number of active containment zones in the national capital is 466 while 125 zones are in the process of scaling down towards decontainment. Officials said the containment zone plan is now more specific and with smaller zones being contained, people are also not feeling inconvenienced. East District Magistrate Arun Kumar Mishra said carving out the containment zones is an important tool in containing the spread of COVID-19. "We keep a regular watch on the situation and do the needful. The containment zones in East Delhi are smaller in size. There are presently 24 such zones in the district," he added. "If we increase the number of containment zones, we can contain the virus better. The number of days after which an area can be denotifified has also been reduced now," an official from West district said. The district always had smaller containment zones and once or twice, when the size of such areas was increased, problems were witnessed, he said, adding that smaller containment zones mean better monitoring and people do not suffer as well. "Sometimes, when we increase the size of such zones, they never end up being decontained. We are doing micro containment so that the virus does not spread," the official said.

COVID-19 containment zones in Delhi rises in August

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