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Highlights: Sikkim reports 91 fresh Covid-19 infections
In India, the caseload of active cases breached the 2 million-mark as the Covid-19 situation remained grim in several states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the country regarding the Covid-19 situation began at 8.45 pm.
Global fatalities due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) exceed the 3-million mark as the outbreak continued to gain speed across the countries, Bloomberg reported. While the total number of cases reached 141 million. In India, the caseload of active cases breached the 2 million-mark as the Covid-19 situation remained grim in several states. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the country regarding the Covid-19 situation began at 8.45 pm....Read More
In Delhi, thousands of migrant workers have gathered at ISBTs as panic ensued after the 6-day lockdown announcement. Maharashtra remained the worst-affected state with a caseload of 3,898,262 cases.
Multinational pharma giant Johnson & Johnson has applied to India's drug regulator seeking permission to conduct phase-3 clinical trial of its single-dose Covid-19 vaccine in India as well as import licence, sources said, news agency PTI reported citing sources. Indian drugmaker Cadila Healthcare Ltd. will potentially ramp up vaccine capacity to 240 million annual doses. The drugmaker expects regulatory approval for its shot by June.
In the United States, officials planned to caution against travel to about 80% of the world. The World Health Organization said it’s working intensively to get pre-qualification for Russian and Chinese vaccines.
Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson cancelled a visit to India next week amid soaring coronavirus cases in the country and the emergence of a new variant.
Sikkim reports 91 fresh Covid-19 infections
Sikkim on Tuesday reported 91 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 6,796,an official said, reported PTI.
Karnataka imposes fresh Covid-19 related restrictions in state after record single-day cases
The Karnataka government imposed fresh Covid-19 restrictions in the state after the state reported its highest single-day spike in coronavirus infections.
Karnataka reports 21,794 new Covid-19 cases, 149 deaths
Karnataka reported 21,794 new Covid-19 cases and 149 new fatalities taking the state's tally to 1,198,644 cases and the death toll to 13,646, a health department bulletin showed.
Haryana reports 7,811 new Covid-19 cases, 35 deaths
Haryana reported 7,811 new Covid-19 cases and 35 deaths taking the state's cases tally to 371,624 and death toll to 3,483, reports ANI.
LIVE: PM Narendra Modi addresses the nation on Covid-19 situation
Click here to follow all live updates from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the Covid-19 situation.
Over 12 crore beneficiaries vaccinated till now, all people above 18 years of age to be jabbed from May 1, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that so far over 12 crore beneficiaries have been vaccinated for the Covid-19 disease. He also said that the vaccination drive will include all people over 18 years of age, reports ANI.
Maharashtra reports 62,097 new Covid-19 cases, 519 deaths
With 62,097 new Covid-19 cases and 519 deaths, Maharashtra's cases tally reached 3,960,359 and the death toll climbed to 61,343.
As many as 54,224 patients recovered on the day, taking the total recoveries to 3,213,464.
PM Modi to address the nation at 8.45 pm on Covid-19 situation
Prime minister Narendra Modi will address the country at 8.45 pm on the Covid-19 situation.
Earlier he held an interaction with all the vaccine manufactures where he urged them to continuously scale up their production capacity to inoculate the citizens in the shortest possible time.
Himachal Pradesh records 1,340 new Covid-19 cases, 16 deaths in last 24 hours
With 1,340 new Covid-19 cases and 16 fatalities, Himachal Pradesh's cases tally reached 79,410 and death toll reached 1,206, reports ANI.
Mumbai reports over 7,200 new Covid-19 cases, 35 deaths
With 7,214 new Covid-19 cases and 35 deaths, Mumbai's cases tally reached 593,906 and death toll climbed to 12,439, according to a bulletin shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Nagpur reports 6,890 new Covid-19 cases, 91 deaths in last 24 hours
Nagpur district in Maharashtra reported 6,890 new Covid-19 cases and 91 deaths in last 24 hours, as cases tally reached 336,360 and death toll reached 6,477, reports ANI.
PM Modi meets with leading Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers
Prime minister Narendra Modi meets with leading Covid-19 vaccine manufacturers over video conferencing, reports ANI.
Kerala reports 19,577 new Covid-19 cases, 28 fatalities; death toll moves close to 5,000-mark
Kerala reported 19,577 new Covid-19 cases and 28 deaths, as the death toll climbed to 4,978. Active caseload stands at 118,673, reports ANI.
Former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah tests negative for Covid-19
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah has tested negative for Covid-19, Omar Abdullah tweeted.
Working on a war footing to ensure oxygen supply in Delhi: CM Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that his government is working at a war-footing to ensure oxygen supply in Delhi and is also in talks with the Centre regarding the same.
Haryana: With over 45,000 active cases in state, CM Khattar says no shortage of beds in hospitals
Haryana CM ML Khattar said that there is no shortage of beds in hospitals in the state and assured that the state government is taking all measures to curb the spread of Covid-19. He also said that the active caseload has crossed the 45,000-mark, reports ANI.
Gujarat CM says no need for lockdown in state, 10,000 more hospital beds to be added by April 30
Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani said that there is no need to impose lockdown in the state as other measures are there in place to curb Covid-19. He also said that 10,000 more beds will be added by April 30, reports ANI.
Assam's new Covid-19 guidelines: Shops, markets to close by 6pm, not more than 20 people allowed at funerals
Assam government imposed new Covid-19 restrictions until April 30. All shops, markets and malls should be closed by 6pm and not more than 20 people are allowed at funerals, reports ANI.
Ladakh reports 175 new Covid-19 cases, tally reaches 12,306
With 175 new Covid-19 cases, the Union territory of Ladakh's cases tally reached 12,306, reports PTI. Active caseload stands at 1,699 and death toll reached 133.
J&K Covid-19 restrictions: Night curfew from 10pm to 6am extended to all 20 districts
Corona curfew between 10pm and 6am in Jammu and Kashmir extended to all 20 districts in the state, reports ANI.
Jharkhand govt imposes lockdown from April 22 to 29, essential services exempted
Jharkhand government imposed lockdown between April 22 and 29 in the state with exemption for essential services, reports ANI.
Rahul Gandhi tests positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tests positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms.
Maharashtra government issues additional guidelines on Covid-19 curfew
Maharashtra government issued additional guidelines in which many shops, including those that sell groceries and vegetables, are allowed to remain open between 7am to 11am. However, home delivery from these shops have been allowed between 7am and 8pm.
Rajnath Singh chairs Covid-19 review meeting with defence ministry officials
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs a meeting to review Ministry of Defence’s preparations and response to Covid-19 situation, news agency ANI reported.
Uttar Pradesh announces weekend curfew from Friday 8pm to Monday 7am
Uttar Pradesh announced weekend curfew from Friday 8pm to Monday 7am due to Covid-19 crisis. Apart from this, night curfew everyday in all such districts that have more than 500 active cases of covid. This night curfew timing: from 8 pm to 7 am.
