Covid update: Nurse rape case; 5 states 70% deaths; Haryana CM’s condition

From the Union government revealing that just 5 states account for 70% of the deaths, to a 44-year-old nurse alleging rape by a health inspector in Kerala - here are the top news updates on the Covid-19 pandemic. The states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka account for most Covid cases in the country. 60% of the total infections and 62% of active cases can be attributed to the 5 states. Meanwhile, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's vital parameters are normal, as per his doctors. He was admitted to a private hospital on August 25 for Covid treatment. The southern state of Tamil Nadu crossed a significant milestone with over 4 lakh recoveries being recorded. The state still has over 51,000 active cases. In international news, the United Kingdom witnessed its single-highest increase in cases since May 23, 2020. The global case tally has crossed 2.7 crore as per World Health Organisation data. India, the United States of America, and Brazil are at the top of the table. Watch the full video for the other updates regarding the spread of the Sars-CoV-2 coronavirus.