Highlights | Maharashtra records 47,827 new Covid-19 cases, 202 fatalities

At over 30.5 million, the US' infection tally is the highest globally, followed by those of Brazil and India, respectively, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray chaired a meet of all Divisional commissioners, Collectors, SPs, and prominent doctors of District government hospitals to review the COVID-19 situation, in Mumbai on Friday. (ANI Photo)

India is seeing a surge in its daily new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) as the second wave of the pandemic has set its foot in the country. On Friday morning, the Union ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) data showed that India recorded 81,466 fresh cases of Covid-19 in the preceding 24 hours, and 469 related deaths, taking the infection tally and death toll to 12,303,131 and 163,396 respectively....Read More

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• 2 Apr 2021, 10:28:44 PM IST

  Maharashtra records 47,827 new cases of Covid-19, 202 fatalities

  Maharashtra on Friday recorded 47.827 cases of Covid-19, pushing the state-wide tally to 2,904,076. 202 deaths were also recorded in the last 24 hours, the death toll now stands at 55,379.

• 2 Apr 2021, 09:05:36 PM IST

  Uddhav Thackeray warns of lockdown in Maharashtra if no alternative is found in next two days

  I am not announcing the lockdown but warning about it. If there is no alternative found to the lockdown in next two days we will have to take decision," CM Uddhav Thackeray said, adding restrictions will be imposed on festivals this year too.

• 2 Apr 2021, 09:02:51 PM IST

  Hospital beds will be full, shortage of oxygen: CM warns as Covid-19 rise

  One of districts are facing shortage of oxygen beds, ventilators. "If the current growth in Covid cases continues, hospital beds will be full, there could also be shortage of oxygen," says CM Uddhav Thackeray.

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:58:01 PM IST

  Stricter Covid-19 curbs to be imposed from Saturday or Sunday: Thackeray

  We have been stuck in catch 22 situation. Lockdown leads to the economic crisis. There is need to take to streets to help health care workers and patients and not to oppose lockdown. Stricter curbs will be imposed from tomorrow or day after, the chief minister of Maharashtra said. "I will discuss with experts from various fields in next two days to find out alternative to lockdown."

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:52:39 PM IST

  Maharashtra CM urges positive response from all parties to his lockdown request

  Maharashtra tops the chart of vaccination with more than 65 lakh people inoculated so far. All the parties in the state should positively respond to my request when it comes to lockdown.

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:47:44 PM IST

  There can be shortage of healthcare infrastructure in next 15-20 days, says Uddhav Thackeray on Covid surge

  The chief minister informed that the number of beds has been increased to 3.75 lakh beds from a 8,000-10,000 during pre Covid times. In January end Mumbai was reporting 350 patients a day which has now gone up to 8,500 a day today. Next could be shortage of healthcare infrastructure in next 15-20 days, Thackeray added, questioning the availability of doctors and health care workers.

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:42:43 PM IST

  Lockdown still a possibility, says Maharashtra CM

  There is still possibility of a complete lockdown to tackle outbreak of Covid-19 epidemic, said the chief minister during the address. "We lowered the guards of late, crowding was witnessed at wedding ceremonies and public places," he added.

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:39:55 PM IST

  Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray says ‘second Covid-19 wave more severe than first one’

  Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray addressing the citizens of the state said, today we have increased the tests capacity to 182,000 a day with the help of 500 labs and the capacity will be raised to 250,000 in next few days.

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:34:31 PM IST

  Mumbai reports a record high of 8,832 Covid-19 cases in a day; 20 deaths

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:09:29 PM IST

  8 cases of N440K Covid-19 strain found in Chhattisgarh till date

  8 cases of N440K Covid-19 strain found in the state, till now. Yesterday, the State reported 4,617 new cases, the highest till now. Around 3000 ICU and oxygen beds available at private and govt hospitals. We want to maintain target of vaccinating over 2 lakh people daily, said Chhattisgarh health minister reported ANI.

• 2 Apr 2021, 07:45:08 PM IST

  Tamil Nadu reports 3,290 new Covid-19 cases

  Tamil Nadu reports 3,290 new Covid-19 cases, 1,715 recoveries and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours.

• 2 Apr 2021, 07:22:54 PM IST

  Karnataka logs 4,991 new Covid-19 cases

  Karnataka reports 4991 new Covid-19 cases, 1631 discharges, and 6 deaths today.

• 2 Apr 2021, 07:02:03 PM IST

  Chandigarh reports 287 new Covid-19 cases, takes tally to over 27,000

  Chandigarh reports 287 new Covid-19 cases taking the total number of cases to 27,543.

• 2 Apr 2021, 06:48:44 PM IST

  Kerala reports 2,506 new Covid-19 cases

  Kerala reports 2506 new Covid-19 cases today. The number of active cases at 26,407; so far 10,98,526 patients have recovered.

• 2 Apr 2021, 06:10:49 PM IST

  Maharashtra: Nagpur reports 4,108 new Covid-19 cases

  Nagpur district reported 4108 new Covid-19 cases, 3214 recoveries and 60 Death, in the last 24 hours, as per Civil Surgeon, Nagpur, reported ANI.

• 2 Apr 2021, 05:44:30 PM IST

  Andhra Pradesh reports 1,288 new Covid-19 cases

  Andhra Pradesh reports 1288 new Covid-19 cases, 610 recoveries and 5 deaths, in the past 24 hours.

• 2 Apr 2021, 05:09:37 PM IST

  Delhi reports 3,583 new Covid-19 cases, CM says it is the fourth wave

  In the last few days, Covid-19 cases in Delhi have been rising. 3,583 new cases have been reported in Delhi in the last 24 hours. This rise in cases now is the fourth wave. We are taking all possible measures, there is no need to worry, said Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.

• 2 Apr 2021, 05:06:54 PM IST

  Delhi CM holds meeting with health minister Jain, other officials over Covid-19 surge

• 2 Apr 2021, 04:45:13 PM IST

  TV actor Rupali Ganguly tests Covid-19 positive

  TV actor Rupali Ganguly, known for featuring in shows such as "Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai", "Sanjivani" and "Bigg Boss", on Friday said she has tested positive for Covid-19 and is under quarantine, reported PTI.

• 2 Apr 2021, 04:16:46 PM IST

  Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot expresses concern over rise in Covid-19 cases

  Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday expressed concern over the increasing number of coronavirus cases in the state, saying most of the people infected in the second wave of the spread of the disease are being found asymptomatic, reported PTI.

• 2 Apr 2021, 03:52:05 PM IST

  Madhya Pradesh: 2 booked for spreading confusion over Covid-19 vaccination

  Police here have registered an offence against two unidentified persons for allegedly spreading confusion over the Covid-19 vaccination drive on a social networking platform, an official said on Friday, reported PTI.

• 2 Apr 2021, 03:04:48 PM IST

  Covid-19 second wave in India may peak by mid-April: Scientists

  Scientists have predicted using a mathematical model that the ongoing second-wave of Covid-19 pandemic across the country could peak by mid-April, following which the infections may see a steep decline by the end of May, reports PTI.

• 2 Apr 2021, 02:12:50 PM IST

  Robert Vadra tests Covid positive, Priyanka Gandhi goes into isolation

• 2 Apr 2021, 01:53:38 PM IST

  Maharashtra CM to address people of state tonight, says Mumbai mayor

  Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to address people of the state today at 8:30 pm: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar

• 2 Apr 2021, 01:51:52 PM IST

  Pune divisional commissioner announces 12-hr night curfew

  A 12-hour night curfew from 6pm to 6am in Pune from tomorrow, 3rd April. Situation will be reviewed on next Friday. Bars, hotels, restaurants to remain closed for 7 days, only home delivery will be allowed: Pune divisional commissioner

• 2 Apr 2021, 01:23:47 PM IST

  8 states/UTs contributed 81.25% of new Covid-19 cases: Health ministry

  Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Delhi and UP have shown a steep rise in the Covid-19 daily new cases; account for 81.25% of the new cases reported in the last 24 hours (81,466): Health ministry

• 2 Apr 2021, 01:21:52 PM IST

  No new deaths in 12 states/UTs in last 24 hours: Health ministry

  12 states/UTs reported no death in the last 24 hours; Odisha, Ladakh, Daman & Diu & Dadra& Nagar, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Lakshadweep, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Arunachal Pradesh: Health ministry

• 2 Apr 2021, 12:56:06 PM IST

  Lockdown announced for Chhattisgarh's Durg

  After surge in Covid-19 cases, district collector in Chhattisgarh's Durg announced lockdown in the district starting from April 6 to April 14, officials said on Friday.

• 2 Apr 2021, 12:28:40 PM IST

  Puducherry records 213 new Covid-19 cases, 1 death

  Puducherry reported 213 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours while one more patient succumbed to the virus pushing the toll to 684, a top health department official said on Friday.

• 2 Apr 2021, 12:05:46 PM IST

  Puducherry L-G receives first shot of Covid-19 vaccine

  Puducherry L-G Tamilisai Soundararajan receives first shot of Covid-19 vaccine Rajiv Gandhi Government Women And Children's Hospital, Puducherry.

• 2 Apr 2021, 11:36:47 AM IST

  Over 245 million samples tested for Covid-19: ICMR

  245,912,587 samples tested for Covid-19 till 1 April 2021, says Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

• 2 Apr 2021, 11:03:49 AM IST

  Brazil records more than 91,000 new Covid-19 cases

  Brazil recorded 91,097 new Covid-19 infections and 3,769 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking its nationwide tallies to 12,839,844 and 325,284, respectively, the Health Ministry said on Thursday.

• 2 Apr 2021, 10:51:39 AM IST

  Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray to chair high-level meet

  Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray to chair a high-level meeting with officials on Friday, over the Covid-19 situation in the state.

• 2 Apr 2021, 10:15:42 AM IST

  965 fresh Covid-19 cases and five deaths in Telangana

  Telangana recorded 965 Covid-19 cases on Thursday, its highest spike this year, and five deaths. Infection tally reaches 309,741 while death toll reaches 1,706.

• 2 Apr 2021, 09:55:46 AM IST

  India's Covid-19 recoveries top 11.5 million

  India's Covid-19 recoveries reach 11,525,039 with 50,356 more recoveries in last 24 hours. Active cases mount to 614,696, up by 30,641.

• 2 Apr 2021, 09:33:43 AM IST

  India logs 81,466 new Covid-19 cases and 469 deaths

  India records 81,466 new Covid-19 cases as tally reaches 12,303,131. Death toll reaches 163,396 with 469 more related fatalities. 9,136 more cases than from a day before.

• 2 Apr 2021, 09:20:25 AM IST

  Over 68 million Covid-19 vaccinations till date, says health ministry

  3,671,242 vaccinations for Covid-19 done on 1st April. A total of 68,789,138 vaccinations done till date: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW)

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:58:10 AM IST

  No new Covid-19 case in Australia's Queensland province

  Australia's state of Queensland that has been battling a small outbreak of Covid-19 recorded no new cases on Friday, a day after three-day snap lockdown was lifted on the state's capital Brisbane. Authorities managed to contain the spread of the virus that quickly grew to 18 cases.

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:35:42 AM IST

  Crowds throng Mumbai's Dadar despite city's record spike

  Crowds seen at Dadar vegetable market in Mumbai on Friday morning.

• 2 Apr 2021, 08:14:52 AM IST

  France records over 50,000 new Covid-19 cases, 308 deaths

  France records over 50,000 new Covid-19 cases for second straight day as 50,659 fresh infections take national tally to 4,695,082. Death toll rises to 69,904 with 308 new fatalities.

• 2 Apr 2021, 07:47:42 AM IST

  Newborn twins test Covid-19 positive in Gujarat's Vadodara

  Newborn twins in Gujarat's Vadodara test Covid-19 positive 15 days after birth, better now: Doctor

• 2 Apr 2021, 07:23:50 AM IST

  9 new Covid-19 cases in China

  China reported nine new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, as against 16 a day earlier. Tally at 90,226 while death toll unchanged at 4,636.