Coronavirus News Highlights: Karnataka reports biggest single-day spike of 34,804 Covid-19 cases, 143 deaths

India on Sunday saw over 3 lakh Covid-19 cases for the fourth day in a row, reporting the largest single-day spike in the world. Bharat Biotech has fixed the price of its Covid-19 vaccine, Covaxin, at Rs 600 per dose for state governments and at Rs 1,200 per dose for private hospitals. Twitter took down at least 50 tweets that criticised the Modi government's handling of the Covid crisis.

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US to send virus-hit India Covid supplies 'immediately': W.House

The United States will "immediately" make supplies of material to make vaccines, as well as therapeutics, tests, ventilators and protective equipment available to India, facing a Covid-19 surge, the White House said Sunday.

"The United States has identified sources of specific raw material urgently required for Indian manufacture of the Covishield vaccine that will immediately be made available for India," a White House statement said

J&K reports highest single-day spike of 2,381 Covid-19 cases

Jammu and Kashmir reported its highest single-day Covid-19 spike ever on Sunday after the Union Territory added 2,381 coronavirus cases and 21 deaths.

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Karnataka reports biggest single-day spike of 34,804 Covid-19 cases, 143 deaths

Karnataka has reported another biggest single-day spike of 34,804 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total caseload to 13.39 lakh, while 143 related fatalities pushed the toll to 14,426, the Health Department said on Sunday.

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Rajasthan CM announces free Covid vaccine to 18 and above

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Sunday announced the state government will provide free coronavirus vaccine to people above the 18 years of age, who will be inoculated beginning May 1.

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Gujarat records 14,296 fresh Covid-19 cases, 157 deaths

Amid oxygen shortage, Jaipur Golden Hospital denies more admission requests

The Jaipur Golden Hospital in Delhi continued to scramble for a continuous oxygen supply and denied admission requests from more patients on Sunday, a day after it reported 20 deaths amid shortage of the life-saving gas.

The hospital currently has around 205 patients, out of which 60 are in a critical condition. Twenty-five patients need high flow oxygen.

Sunday lockdown brings Tamil Nadu to a grinding halt

Tamil Nadu on Sunday observed a compelete lockdown, the first during the current wave of the coronavirus pandemic, with operation of only essential services and roads were deserted as people remained indoors.

The second lockdown after a seven month hiatus saw closure of markets and all retail outlets, including state-run liquor stores and bars, while restaurants and hotels functioned for take away services alone.

Germany preparing 'urgent support' for Covid-hit India: Merkel

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Sunday her government was preparing emergency aid for India as the country struggles to cope with an explosion in coronavirus infections.

"To the people of India I want to express my sympathy on the terrible suffering that Covid-19 has again brought over your communities," Merkel said in a message shared on Twitter by her spokesman Steffen Seibert.

Total weekend lockdown to combat Covid-19 enforced in Puducherry

All shops and business establishments remained shut at important shopping centres in Puducherry on Sunday after a 55-hour long weekend lockdown was imposed to check the spread of coronavirus.

Bodies keep arriving at Kanpur crematoriums, belie official Covid death count

As coronavirus cases surge, the number of cremations taking place at the city's crematoriums has increased several-fold -- far more than the 66 deaths officially attributed to the virus in the entire district over the past six days.

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551 PSA Oxygen Generation Plants to be set up in public health facilities across the country through PM CARES

These dedicated plants will be established in identified Government hospitals in district headquarters in various States/UTs

Delhi lockdown extended by 1 week; to be in effect till 5 am, May 3

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Highest daily rise of 8,126 new coronavirus cases, 38 deaths in Telangana

We have enough doses of Covaxin in our hospitals. We expect delivery of more doses of Covishield in a day or two. Today we have a good stock of Remdesivir: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar

We're not planning to conduct door-to-door vaccination but we are planning to place a few mobile vans for vaccination at various places. Registration for vaccination will be done via the Co-Win app only, Pednekar said

TMC candidate from Khardaha, Kajal Sinha, passes away due to Covid-19

Covid-19: Sero-positivity increasing in non-slum areas of Mumbai, says BMC

Sero positivity is increasing in non-slum areas and decreasing in slum pockets of Mumbai, as per a survey conducted by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.

This matches the current trend of a large number of people from non-slum areas here testing positive for the viral infection amid the Covid-19 surge.

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To win over Covid-19, we have to give priority to expert & scientific advice;Centre working with all power to help states: Modi on 'Mann ki Baat'

Don't believe rumours on vaccine: PM on 'Mann ki Baat'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the nation through his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' on Sunday, as the country grapples with a second Covid-19 wave.

Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh top three among states who have carried out the highest number of inoculations.

It MUST be One Nation, One Price for public systems of delivery (free to public): Jairam Ramesh

Our hearts go out to Indian people in the midst of the horrific COVID outbreak. We're working closely with our partners in the Indian govt, and we'll rapidly deploy additional support to the people of India: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken

US is deeply concerned by severe Covid outbreak in India. We're working around the clock to deploy more supplies and support to our friends and partners in India as they bravely battle this pandemic: WH National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan

Shivvamogga: A large number of people seen on streets as food and grocery shops are allowed to remain open from 6 am to 10 am during state-wide weekend curfew

India reports over 3.49 lakh Covid-19 cases, deaths touch new high of 2,767

India on Sunday reported 3,49,691 new Covid-19 cases and 2,767 deaths, as per the latest Union Health Ministry data, continuing the rise in fresh infections in the country, as a shortage of oxygen and drugs continues to overwhelm health systems across states.

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5 tonnes of oxygen received at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital at 0415 hours today

Twitter removes 50 tweets criticising Modi government's handling of Covid-19 crisis

Twitter on Saturday removed around 50 tweets mostly criticising the Covid-19 pandemic handling by the NDA government. Though Twitter is silent about the removal, tweets from verified accounts have been removed by the company.

West Bengal on Saturday registered the highest single-day spike of 14,281 Covid-19 cases pushing the tally to 7,28,061, the bulletin released by the state health department said.

(PTI)

Delhi records highest single-day rise of 357 Covid-19 deaths; over 24,000 fresh cases

With the fresh cases, the national capital's cumulative Covid-19 tally has climbed to over 10 lakh and the death toll due to the viral disease stands at 13,898, the bulletin said.

(PTI)

Congress highlights shortage of Covid vaccines, asks Centre to focus on it

The Congress highlighted a shortage of Covid-19 vaccines in the country on Saturday with party leader Rahul Gandhi asking the Centre to focus on the issue, instead of "spending on PR and unnecessary projects".

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Family members of Covid-19 patients rest outside LNJP Hospital, in New Delhi, Saturday, April 24, 2021. Credit: PTI Photo

Delhi govt mulling lockdown extension

With the Covid-19 situation remaining grim in Delhi despite a mini-lockdown, the city government may consider extending it by some more days, sources said on Saturday.

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Bharat Biotech's Covaxin to be sold at Rs 150/dose to Centre, Rs 600 to state govts

Ahead of the third phase of the vaccination drive, Bharat Biotech on Saturday said Covaxin will cost state governments Rs 600 per dose, while private hospitals will have to pay Rs 1,200 per dose.

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Centre allocates additional oxygen supply to Karnataka, Yediyurappa thanks Modi

Following the state government's plea to supply additional oxygen cylinders to Karnataka for Covid-19 treatment, the Centre on Saturday has approved an additional daily oxygen allocation of 500 MT, Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has stated on Saturday.

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