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Highlights: Over 3.7 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered till 8pm: Govt
Globally, the coronavirus disease has affected more than 135 million people and led to nearly 3 million deaths, as per the John Hopkins University Covid-19 tracker.
A resurgent coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has hit the country hard, leading to swamped hospitals and complaints of scarcity of essential drugs like Remidesivir. The record number of new cases every day has taken the active caseload to more than 1.2 million. It is the second day of Tika Utsav', the mass Covid-19 vaccination programme. The four-day vaccine festival that began on Sunday is aimed at inoculating a maximum number of people against the deadly virus....Read More
Globally, the coronavirus disease has affected more than 135 million people and led to nearly 3 million deaths, as per the John Hopkins University Covid-19 tracker. The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday slammed China for the lack of transparency and called for a deeper investigation to discover the origins of the virus. The concerns about the AstraZeneca vaccine and export restrictions of Europe led Australia to abandon its vaccination target. China's centre for disease control and prevention is considering mixing coronavirus vaccines to improve the efficacy of its current shots, Bloomberg quoted China's top health official as saying.
Former HP chief minister Virbhadra Singh tests positive for Covid-19
Virbhadra Singh, former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, tested positive for the coronavirus disease, reports ANI.
200 people allowed in weddings outside containment zone, Covid appropriate behaviour mandatory: Uttarakhand govt
Uttarakhand government said that 200 people, who will have to abide by Covid appropriate behaviour, can gather in weddings outside the containment zones, reports ANI.
Pune reports 9,621 new Covid-19 cases and 86 fatalities in last 24 hours
With 9,621 new Covid-19 cases and 86 fatalities in the last 24 hours, Pune's cases tally reached 658,014 and death toll climbed to 10,796, reports ANI.
Uttarakhand logs 1,334 new Covid-19 infections, tally reaches 110,146
Uttarakhand witnessed 1,334 new Covid-19 cases and seven related deaths, taking the state's tally to 110,146 cases and 1,767 deaths, reports ANI.
Covid-19 vaccination drive: Over 3.7 million vaccine doses administered till 8pm on Monday
The Union health ministry said that more than 3.7 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered till 8pm on the day. The ministry also highlighted that on average, 45,000 Covid vaccination centres (CVC) are operational on any given day.
Gujarat reports 6,021 new Covid-19 cases, 55 deaths in last 24 hours
With 6,021 new Covid-19 cases and 55 related deaths, Gujarat's cases tally reached 353,516 and death toll climbed to 4,855, reports ANI.
Night curfew can help in some aspects, follow Covid protocol and vaccination: Chandigarh administration
Manoj Parida, advisor, Chandigarh administration, said that the night curfews can certainly help in some aspects. He also urged people to follow Covid-19 protocols, reports ANI.
Approval of Sputnik V vaccine would help in efforts against Covid-19: Russian Ambassador
Russian ambassador to India Nikolay Kudashev said that the approval of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine would help the Indian government in its efforts against the pandemic, reports ANI.
Number of hospital beds to be increased, follow strict SOPs for upcoming festivals: Aslam Shaikh, Maharashtra minister
Maharashtra minister Aslam Shaikh has said that 5,300 new beds and three new facilities would be brought in. He added that 70 per cent beds will have oxygen supports while remaining will have ICU and ventilator. He also asked the people to follow the SOPs strictly during upcoming festivals in the state, reports ANI.
Nagpur reports 5,661 new Covid-19 cases, 69 deaths in last 24 hours
With 5,661 new Covid-19 cases and 69 deaths in last 24 hours, Nagpur's cases tally reached 284,217 and death toll climbed to 5,838, reports ANI.
Delhi reports 11,491 new Covid-19 cases and 72 related deaths in last 24 hours
With 11,491 new Covid-19 cases and 72 related fatalities, Delhi's cases tally reached 736,688 cases and death toll climbed to 11,355, reports ANI.
Mumbai reports close to 7,000 new Covid-19 cases, 43 deaths
According to a bulletin from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Mumbai reported 6,905 new Covid-19 cases and 43 deaths, taking the city's tally to 527,119 and death toll to 12,060, reports ANI.
Andhra Pradesh reports 3,263 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths
Andhra Pradesh reported 3,263 new Covid-19 cases and 11 related deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the state's tally to 928,664 cases and death toll to 7,311, reports ANI.
'Corona curfew' from April 13 to 19 in Bhopal, MP minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang says
Madhya Pradesh minister Vishvas Kailash Sarang said that a 'Corona Curfew' would be imposed on Bhopal from April 13 to 19. Inter-states, inter-district movement of essential services would be allowed, reports ANI.
Goa reports 476 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths in last 24 hours
Goa recorded 476 new cases, taking the state's tally to 62,780. Also 2 deaths in the last 24 hours, pushed the death toll to 850, reports ANI.
Tamil Nadu reports over 6,000 new Covid-19 cases, 19 deaths
Tamil Nadu reported 6,711 new Covid-19 cases and 19 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the state's tally to 940,145 and death toll to 12,927, reports ANI.
UP reports 13,685 new Covid-19 cases, death toll reaches 9,224 with 72 new fatalities
Uttar Pradesh reported 13,685 new Covid-19 cases. Also 72 new fatalities pushed the death toll to 9,224, reports ANI. Active caseload stands at 81,576.
Kerala reports 5,692 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths
Kerala reported 5,692 new Covid-19 cases as the active cases in the state reached 47,596. Also, 11 new deaths pushed the death toll to 4,794, reports ANI.
Karnataka reports over 9,500 new Covid-19 cases, 52 deaths
With 9,579 new Covid-19 cases and 52 related deaths, Karnataka's Covid-19 tally reached 1,074,869 cases and death toll climbed to 12,941, reports ANI.
'One health' approach to mitigate rapid spread of diseases which could disrupt global economy, says Harsh Vardhan
'One Health' approach required for mitigation of and preparing for rapid spreading diseases which could disrupt global economy, said Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, reports ANI.
Haryana minister Anil Vij says state officials asked to implement mask wearing strictly
Haryana minister Anil Vij said that the additional chief secretaries of Home, Health and Urban Local Bodies to implement mask wearing strictly in the state, reports ANI.
Russia reports 8,320 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
With 8,320 new Covid-19 cases, Russia's cases tally reached 4,649,710, the government said. This is a slight decrease from the 8,702 cases on the previous day.
Also 277 new fatalities pushed the country's death toll to 103,263, reports ANI.
'Let's not create fear among people': Karnataka deputy CM on lockdown
Dr. Ashwathnarayan CN, deputy chief minister of Karnataka said that the state government has so far not thought about a lockdown. "Let's not create fear among people. We're ensuring that both economy & livelihoods carry on," he said, reports ANI.
Centre approves Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine
The Central government approved Russia's Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine.
Maharashtra defers Class 10 and 12 board exams due to surge in Covid-19 cases
Maharashtra government postpones Class 10 and 12 board exams. Class 12 exams likely in May end and Class 10 in June education minister Varsha Gaikwad said.
