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Highlights: Italy reports 376 coronavirus deaths, 21,261 new cases
The US has the highest Covid-19 related death toll globally, followed by Brazil, Mexico and India, in that order. The UK, Italy, Russia, France, Germany and Spain are next on the list.
India's daily count of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is at 12,392,260 after the Union ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) said on Saturday that 89,129 fresh infections were detected across the country in the preceding 24 hours. Maharashtra, again, witnessed another record spike as the state registered 47,827 new cases on Friday, while its capital city of Mumbai, too, saw its tally rise by 8,832 cases-the city's highest in a single-day since the pandemic began....Read More
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The global tally of cases, meanwhile, has crossed 130 million mark, and is currently at 130,104,148, according to Johns Hopkins University tracker, which further shows that more than 2.8 million lives have been claimed by the viral disease thus far. The United States, with more than 130 million cases has the highest infection tally followed by Brazil and India, respectively. The Latin American nation's Covid-19 tally stands at 12,910,082.
Lockdown announcement in Bangladesh triggers panic buying in Dhaka
After a week-long lockdown was announced in Bangladesh, people in the capital city of Dhaka rushed to kitchen markets on Saturday to essential commodities amid the government's efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 pandemic in the country.
Gujarat sees 2,815 Covid-19 cases, highest single-day addition
Gujarat on Saturday reported 2,815 Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day addition, taking its tally to 3,15,563, an official said.
3 coronavirus deaths recorded in Rajasthan
Three Covid-19 deaths and 1,675 cases were reported in Rajasthan on Saturday taking the total number of deaths and positive cases to 2,827 and 3,37,596 respectively, a health bulletin stated.
Centre tells states to stop new registrations of healthcare, frontline workers for Covid-19 jab citing ‘ineligible’ enrollments
Citing registrations of ineligible beneficiaries as healthcare and frontline workers, the union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Saturday directed all the states and union territories to stop new registrations in the two categories immediately on the CoWIN portal for vaccination against coronavirus disease (Covid-19). There was an increase of 24% in the database of the healthcare workers in the “past few days,” as per Bhushan’s letter to the states.
Italy reports 376 coronavirus deaths on Saturday, 21,261 new cases
Italy reported 376 coronavirus-related deaths on Saturday against 481 the day before, the health ministry said, while the daily tally of new infections decreased to 21,261 from 21,932.
Total of 7,44,42,267 vaccine doses have been given: Union health ministry
A total of 7,44,42,267 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 8 pm today: Union Health Ministry
Tamil Nadu records 3,446 new Covid-19 cases, 14 deaths
Tamil Nadu reported 3,446 new Covid-19 infections and 14 fatalities on Saturday, pushing the caseload to 8,96,226 and the death toll to 12,764, the Health Department said.
Punjab reports 2,705 fresh Covid-19 cases
Punjab reports 2,705 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2,781 discharges, and 49 deaths in the last 24 hours
Active cases: 25,314
Total recoveries: 2,16,108
Death toll: 7,032
Maharashtra records 49,447 new Covid-19 cases, 277 deaths
Maharashtra recorded 49,447 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, taking the state-wide total to 29,53,523. 277 deaths were also recorded in the last 24 hours, the death toll now stands at 55,656.
Jagannath Temple to remain closed on Sundays for Covid sanitisation
Puri's Shree Jagannath Temple will remain closed for public 'darshan' on all Sundays for sanitisation purposes, starting from April 4, reported news agency ANI.
Mumbai records 9,090 new cases of Covid-19, 27 deaths
Mumbai recorded 9,090 cases of Covid-19 and 27 fatalities on Saturday. The city which has been witnessing a recent surge in cases currently has 70 active containment zones and 681 sealed buildings.
Uttarakhand records 439 new Covid-19 cases, 4 fatalities
First batch of Covid-19 vaccines via COVAX to reach Sunday, says Taiwan
Taiwan's first batch of Covid-19 vaccines via the global initiative COVAX will arrive on the island on Sunday, almost 200,000 doses of the AstraZeneca shot, Health Minister Chen Shih-chung said on Saturday, reported Reuters.
Andhra Pradesh reports 1,398 new Covid-19 cases
Andhra Pradesh reports 1,398 new Covid-19 cases, 787 recoveries and 9 deaths, in the past 24 hours.
Maharashtra: Nagpur reports 3,720 new Covid-19 cases
Nagpur district reported 3,720 new Covid-19 cases, 3,600 recoveries and 47 Death, in the last 24 hours, as per Civil Surgeon, Nagpur, reported ANI.
Philippines President extends lockdown in capital, nearby provinces to contain Covid-19
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has extended a strict lockdown in the capital region and adjacent provinces by at least one week to try to contain a renewed surge in coronavirus infections, his spokesman said on Saturday, reports Reuters.
Kenya suspends private importations of Covid-19 vaccines
Kenya has ordered an immediate suspension on private importations of vaccines citing fears that it may lead to counterfeit inoculations getting into the country, reports AP.
Odisha logs 452 new Covid-19 cases
Odisha's Covid-19 tally mounted to 3,42,224 on Saturday as 452 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said, reports PTI.
Delhi reports 3,567 new Covid-19 cases
Delhi reports 3,567 fresh Covid-19 cases, 2,904 recoveries, and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours
Adhere to Covid-19 norms, second wave spreading fast: Puducherry health official
An appeal was on Saturday made by the Director of Health and Family Welfare Services S Mohan Kumar to the people to adhere to safety protocols as, he said, the second wave of coronavirus is spreading fast here, reports PTI.
FICCI urges govt to open Covid-19 vaccines for 18-45 age group
Industry body FICCI has urged the government to ramp up Covid testing across the states and open up the vaccination for the age group 18-45 years, while assuring it of the complete support of the industry in fighting the pandemic, reported PTI.
Himachal Pradesh govt announces closure of all educational institutions till April 15
All education institutes including schools, colleges and universities will remain closed till April 15 in Himachal Pradesh government amid the rising cases of Covid-19, reported ANI.
No Covid-19 death in 13 states/UTs in last 24 hours: Health ministry
No Covid-19 death in Odisha, Assam, Ladakh, D&D & D&N, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Tripura, Sikkim, Lakshadweep, Mizoram, A&N Islands and Arunachal Pradesh in last 24 hours: Union health ministry
7-day lockdown in Bangladesh from April 5
Bangladesh government has decided to enforce a seven-day lockdown from April 5th as Covid-19 cases and deaths surge across the country, reports local media.
Delhi deputy CM, wife receive first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia and his wife Seema Sisodia take their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
