Coronavirus News highlights: Kerala logs 50,812 new Covid-19 cases

India on Saturday reported 2,35,532 Covid-19 cases and 871 deaths. The active case count was at 20,04,333. Karnataka's active Covid caseload is currently the highest in the country, higher than even Maharashtra. On Friday, the state had 3,28,711 active cases, much more than Maharashtra’s 2,87,397. Stay tuned to DH for live updates.

Tamil Nadu reports 24,418 fresh Covid-19 cases

Tamil Nadu reports 24,418 fresh Covid-19 cases, 27,885 recoveries, and 46 deaths in the last 24 hours

Kerala logs 50,812 new Covid-19 cases

Kerala logged 50,812 new infections and eight Covid-19-related deaths on Saturday, taking the infection count to 59,31,945 and the death toll to 53,191. According to the health department, 47,649 persons recuperated from the disease, pushing the number of total cured to 55,41,834. The state has tested 1,10,970 samples in the last 24 hours and there are 3,36,202 active Covid-19 cases in the state, the department said.

Covid cases decline in Delhi, but containment zone count still over 40K

The number ofCovid-19 cases reported in Delhi has reduced significantly in the last one week from over 11,000 cases logged on January 22, but the containment zones count remains over 40,000, according to official data.

A containment zone is created by authorities to check the spread of infection if at least three cases of coronavirus are recorded in a household or in a neighbourhood. (PTI)

Andhra logs 11,573 fresh Covid cases, 3 deaths

Andhra Pradesh’s Covid-19 tally went up to 22,60,181 as 11,573 fresh cases were reported in 24 hours ending 9 AM on Saturday. The total recoveries increased to 21,30,162 after 9,445 more people got cured of the infection, a bulletin said. The overall toll rose to 14,594 with three more deaths today, the bulletin said. (PTI)

Members of the communist-affiliated trade union PAME take part in a protest over the Greek government's handling of natural disasters and the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in Athens, Greece. (Reuters Photo)

A crowded view of Sadar Bazar after some ease in the weekend curfew by the Delhi Government, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)

Covid patient dies in fire in West Bengal's Burdwan

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Russia sees over 100,000 daily Covid cases for first time

Russia reported more than 100,000 daily coronavirus cases for the first time on on Saturday as the country weathers a surge of infections driven by the highly contagious Omicron variant.A government Covid-19 portal registered 113,122 new cases over 24 hours, nearly double the number of daily infections just a week ago. (AFP)

Covid vaccines administered in India cross 165-crore mark

With the administration of more than 56 lakh vaccine doses in the past 24 hours, India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage on Saturday exceeded 165.04 crore, as per the health ministry report. This has been achieved through 180,50,126 sessions.

Single-day recoveries surpass new Covid-19 cases in Arunachal Pradesh

Single-day recoveries outnumbered new Covid-19 cases in Arunachal Pradesh, as 515 more people recuperated from the disease in the past 24 hours, while 380 new infections were reported, a health department official said on Saturday.

Schools to resume in Karnataka from January 31, night curfew to end

Karnataka decides to withdraw night curfew from January 31. Schools will be allowed to resume physical classes for grades 1-9 from Monday.

Odisha registers 15 more Covid-19 deaths, over 4,800 fresh cases

Odisha reported 15 Covid-19 fatalities on Saturday, the highest in nearly five months, while single-day infections dipped to 4,842, the health department said in a bulletin.

More singers quit Spotify over Covid 'lies'

Singer Joni Mitchell said Friday she was pulling her music from Spotify over "lies" on the streaming service aboutCovid-19, just days after fellow musical titan Neil Young did the same.

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Schools and colleges in Pune to reopen on February 1

Schools and colleges will reopen in Pune district from February 1. For classes 1 to 8, the school timings will be halved, but for classes 9 to 10, the school will run as per the regular schedule. Colleges will also function as per regular time. Consent from parents will be required to attend the school. The further decision for classes 1 to 8 will be taken in the next meeting, said Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

(ANI)

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Australia wants Kanye West fully vaccinated before any concert tour

Hip-hop artist Kanye West will have to be fully vaccinated if he wants to play concerts in Australia, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday, after media said the performer planned an Australian tour in March.

India clocks 2.35 lakh Covid-19 cases, 871 deaths

India on Saturday reported 2,35,532 Covid-19 cases and 871 deaths. The active case count was at20,04,333, at a positivity rate of 13.39 per cent.The death toll is4,93,198.

Palestinian official warns of 'difficult, catastrophic' Covid situation in Gaza

A Palestinian health official has said that the Gaza Strip is passing through a "difficult and catastrophic" situation due to the rapid spread of the Omicron variant of Covid-19. "The infection curve is rising at an accelerating and unprecedented rate," Fathi Abu Warda, an adviser to the Palestinian minister of health, told reporters in Gaza.

Taiwan to give opening, closing ceremonies a miss at Winter Olympics

Taiwan's small team for next month's Winter Olympics in Beijing will not take part in the opening or closing ceremonies, the government said on Friday, blaming delayed flights, tough anti-Covid-19 rules and an early departure.

Mizoram reports 2,143 new cases and 4 deaths; active cases at 14,608

Haryana government eases Covid-19 curbs

Haryana government, following a decline in coronavirus infections,allowed cinema halls, theatres and multiplexes to operate with 50 per cent seating capacity. Universities, colleges, and schools for classes 10 to 12 have been allowed to open from February 1.

South Korea's Covid cases continue to rise with 17,542 new infections

South Korea reported 17,542 new coronavirus cases for Friday, another daily record after posting 16,096 a day before, amid the spread of the highly infectious Omicron variant, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Saturday.

BBMP facilitates Moderna Covid vaccine for French nationals

The health department has directed the BBMP to recognise a dedicated vaccination centre at Fortis Hospital on Bannerghatta Road for the city’s French nationals to get the ‘Moderna’ Covid jabs.

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Karnataka beats Maharashtra, tops country in active Covid-19 caseload

On Thursday, for the first time, Karnataka recorded the country’s highest active Covid caseload, higher than Maharashtra’s, something that was not seen even during the devastating second wave. The state had 3,28,711 active cases, much more than Maharashtra’s 2,87,397.

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