Classes of schools, colleges and universities in the state have been suspended from April 17 as a precautionary measure inTripura
West Bengal reports 6,910 new Covid-19 cases, 2,818 recoveries and 26 fatalities in the last 24 hours
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Sorenwill chair an all-party meeting through video conferencing tomorrow to assess the Covid-19 situation in the state
Gujarat registers 8,920 new Covid-19 cases, 94 deaths and 3,387 recoveries in the last 24 hours
Karnataka reports its biggest single-day spike of 14,859 Covid-19 cases, and 78 related fatalities, taking infection count to 11,24,509 and death toll to 13,190. Thenumber of active cases is now at 1,07,315. (PTI)
Bihar CM to conduct at an all-party meeting to review the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the state
The Karnataka state government has placed an order for purchasing 70,000 doses of Remdesivir of which 20,000 are being supplied today, according to the CM's office. "The government is also examining the request of private hospitals to supply Remdesivir," CMO said. (ANI)
Sec 144 Cr PC in Shillong on Sundays to check spread of Covid-19
The Meghalaya government on Friday clamped Section 144 Cr PC in the capital town of Shillong prohibiting opening of markets and vendor businesses on Sundays in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in the north eastern state, officials said. (PTI)
E-pass for night curfew valid for weekend curfew too: Delhi govt
Those who have a valid night curfew e-pass are not required to take a separate pass for the weekend curfew, the Delhi government said on Friday.
Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday had announced a curfew this weekend and the closure of malls, gymnasiums and auditoriums till April 30 as part of sweeping restrictions to break the chain of the infection. (PTI)
Mumbai's Haffkine Bio-Pharma targets 22.8 crore Covaxin vials a year
After receiving permission to make Bharat Biotech's Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, Mumbai-based Haffkine Bio-Pharmaceutical on Friday said it would take least at one year's time for the company to start actual production. A top official said the state-run company is targeting to produce 22.8 crore vials of the vaccine per year. (PTI)
Vicky Kaushal tests negative for Covid-19
Actor Vicky Kaushal on Friday said he has tested negative for Covid-19, more than 10 days after contracting the virus.
Kaushal, 32, took to Instagram and shared a note thanking his fans for their wishes.
"Tested negative today. Thank You for your lovely wishes and messages. My prayers for all who are recovering. Stay safe," the "Uri" actor wrote. (PTI)
"TMC's position is clear, we want the remaining elections to be held in one phase. I request BJP to make their position clear. Do they agree with us that politics is a second priority, first is handling the Covid-19 pandemic?,"TMC leader Derek O'Brien said. (ANI)
Chhattisgarh andUttar Pradesh along with Maharashtra are the only three states in the country that have more than 1 lakh active cases, theHealth Ministry has stated
Delhi govt appointed10 IAS officers as 'nodal officers' for Covid-19 hospitals run by it, askedthem to work from health care facility they have been assigned. (PTI)
Karnataka CM Yediyurappa tests positive for Covid-19 again
Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa tested positive for Covid-19 on Friday, the Chief Minister's Office said. The Chief Minister had first contracted the virus in August last year.
70% of Covid-19 samples from Chandigarh carry UK variant of coronavirus
National Centre for Diseases Control in Delhi found that 70% samples, sent by Chandigarh PGIMER's Department of Virology, had UK variant, one sample had double mutation, 20% had 681H mutant. Most of the samples were taken from Chandigarh.
UP government announces Sunday lockdown
UP government announces Sundaylockdownamid rising COVID-19 cases: Official statement. (PTI)
Covid-19 is deadlier in Brazil than in India and no one knows why
Facing a sudden surge in coronavirus infections, India is once again home to the world’s second-largest outbreak, overtaking Brazil after the latter moved ahead in March. But behind the bleak statistical jockeying is an epidemiological enigma over why the Latin American country has been far more devastated by the pathogen.
Harsh Vardhan to hold meeting with health ministers of states with most Covid-19 cases
I'll hold a meeting tomorrow with health ministers of States with maximum COVID19 cases in the country. On Monday, we will hold a virtual meeting all AIIMS hospitals across the country to discuss ramping up of facilities: Dr Harsh Vardhan (ANI)
No new Covid-19 cases over past 7 days in 54 districts and 44 districts: Harsh Vardhan
According to the latest data, 54 districts and 44 districts in the country have not reported any new COVID19 cases in the last 7 days and last 28 days, respectively. Decisions have also been taken to ramp up the production capacity of medical oxygen: Union Health Minister (ANI)
Karnataka to further restrict number of people allowed to attend weddings
Karnataka will reduce the number of people allowed for wedding gatherings, Health and Family Welfare Minister K Sudhakar said Friday, as the state government mulled more restrictions to contain the Covid-19 pandemic.
While the limit of guests for indoor and outdoor weddingsis 200 and 500 respectively, it will be reduced to 100 and 200, Sudhakar said, following a meeting with Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa and other officials. (DHNS)
Covid-19 rampaging through Delhi, makes it worst-hit city in India after eclipsing Mumbai
In just a matter of weeks, Delhi has become the worst-hit city in the country in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a situation that some doctors are describing as an "absolute rampage”.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar calls for high-level meeting to discuss Covid situation
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar calls a high-level meeting of senior officials, district magistrates and SPs, on the current COVID19 situation (ANI)
Health Ministry advises all central ministries to set up dedicated wards for Covid-19 care
Health Ministry advises all central Ministries to issue instructions to hospitals under their control or their PSUs to set-up exclusive dedicated hospital wards or separate blocks within the hospitals for COVID care; Details of these hospitals/blocks to be provided to public. (ANI)
Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia to serve as Nodal Minister for Covid management
Deputy CM Manish Sisodia shall function as Nodal Minister for COVID management and shall be responsible for inter-ministerial coordination till further orders: Government of Delhi (ANI)
Red Fort, Qutub Minar, other monuments in Delhi to stay closed till May 15 over mounting Covid-19 cases
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to hold meeting on Covid-19 today
Will extend night curfew beyond April 20: Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa
Amid a sharp spike in Covid-19 cases, Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa on Friday said that night curfew will be extended beyond April 20 in Bengaluru and 7 other cities. Currently, these places are under a night curfew between 10 pm and 5 am.
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10 states report no deaths in last 24 hours
No deaths were reported inLadakh, Tripura, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Arunachal Pradesh, according to Union Health Ministry data.
Equipped with everything, only challenge is how to overcome surge in Covid-19 cases: Harsh Vardhan
Uddhav Thackeray to chair virtual meeting on Covid-19 situation in Mumbai
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray will chair a meeting through video conferencing on Friday to assess the Covid-19 situation in Mumbai and nearby areas - under the jurisdiction of BMC - and review the BMC's pre-monsoon preparations.
27 lakh Covid-19 vaccines administered in India vaccinated on Thursday
India on Thursday administered 27,30,359 doses of the Covid-9 vaccine, pushing the cumulative to 11,72,23,509, Union health Minstry data showed.
Uttarakhand demands 10,000 injections of Remdesivir as Covid-19 cases mount
State Government has demanded 10,000 injections of Remdesivir from the Central Government. We have spoken to Union Health Secretary and we expect to receive 2,000-3,000 injections soon: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash (ANI)
Google Maps, Search app will now show nearby Covid-19 vaccination centers in India
Covid-19 vaccination drive is underway across India, but the rate of inoculation for at-risk people (aged 45 plus and with co-morbidities) in the country is abysmally low compared to other parts of the world such as the US.
Visuals of Maharashtra's statewide curfew from Pune
Thane district's total Covid-19 cases cross 4 lakh-mark
With the addition of 5,364 coronavirus cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra has crossed the four lakh-mark, an official said on Friday. The caseload stood at 4,01,054, the official said. These new cases were reported on Thursday, he said. As the virus claimed the lives of 31 persons during the day, the death toll in the district rose to 6,825.(PTI)
Karnataka Covid-19 emergency meeting under way
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh tests positive for Covid-19
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal tests positive for coronavirus
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal tested positive for coronavirus on Friday. The formerUnion Cabinet Minister of Food Processing Industries, who resigned over the farm laws, tweeted that she has mild symptoms and has quarantined herself at her home.
India logs biggest surge of 2,17,353 new Covid-19 cases; 1,185 deaths
India reported 2,17,353 new coronavirus cases, the biggest surge to date, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. Also, 1,185 Covid-19 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours. This is the second day with over 2 lakh new Covid-19 infections.
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala tests positive for Covid-19
US races ahead of other nations in Covid-19 vaccination drive
The United States opened more distance between itself and much of the rest of the world Thursday, nearing the 200 millionth vaccine administered in a race to protect the population against Covid-19, even as other countries, rich and poor, struggle with stubbornly high infection rates and deaths.
Over 14 lakh Covid-19 tests conducted on Thursday, total tests amount to 26.34 crore
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan reviews medical facilities in Delhi amid rising Covid-19 cases
Andhra Pradesh revives Covid Command and Control Centre as cases mount
30 Sadhus test positive for Covid-19 in Haridwar
30 Sadhus have tested positive for #COVID19 so far, in Haridwar. Medical teams are going to akharas and RT-PCR tests of sadhus are being done continuously. The process will be further quickened from 17th April: Dr SK Jha, Haridwar Chief Medical Officer
Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa calls for emergency meeting to discuss Covid-19 situation
Coronavirus India update: State-wise Covid-19 cases, deaths on April 16
India surpassed 1.4crore coronavirus infections amid the unprecedented surge indaily Covid-19 cases and deaths in the past few weeks.The country continues to be the second-worst hit nation in the world after the first positive case was confirmed on January 30 in Kerala.
People in Chhattisgarh lineup for Remdesivir injections
Critical Covid-19 patients at Kumbh Mela being shifted to AIIMS Rishikesh: Haridwar Chief Medical Officer
Regarding #COVID19 cases in Haridwar, the critical ones are being referred to AIIMS Rishikesh. Those belonging to Haridwar being sent to home isolation & people from outside being hospitalised. No situation of panic in Haridwar hospitals: Dr SK Jha, Haridwar Chief Medical Officer (ANI)
Third vaccine dose 'likely' needed within 12 months: Pfizer CEO
The head of Pfizer said in an interview aired Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of his company's Covid-19 vaccine within a year of being fully vaccinated.
Maharashtra wants to inoculate up to 7 lakh people daily: Rajesh Tope
Maharashtra wants to vaccinate 6 to 7 lakh people against Covid-19 on a daily basis and to achieve the target, the state needs 40 to 45 lakh vaccine vials every week, health minister Rajesh Tope said on Thursday.
Bengaluru reels under vaccine shortage as Covid-19 cases surge
As Bengaluru battles the highest Covid surge seen so far, some government and private hospitals in the city ran out of vaccines on Thursday and were forced to send back those who were due for the second dose.
Centre tells Madhya Pradesh to curb non-essential movements as Covid cases rise
With the Covid-19 situation deteriorating in Madhya Pradesh, the Centre on Thursday held a special high-level review of the ground situation in India’s second-largest state that witnessed a 79% increase in weekly new cases in the last two weeks.
India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importer, worrying the world
After gifting and selling crores of Covid-19 vaccine doses abroad, India suddenly finds itself short of shots as new infections surge in the world's second-most populous country.