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Covid-19 LIVE updates: Punjab reports 6,798 new cases, 157 deaths in last 24 hrs
On Monday, the country recorded as many as 368,147 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, pushing the total coronavirus infection tally close to the 20-million mark. Although grim, today's daily spike indicates a sharp decline from the nearly four lakh new cases recorded a day ago.
As India battles the deadlier, more infectious second wave of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), the rate of new infections continues hovering at alarming levels. On Monday, the country recorded as many as 368,147 new cases in 24 hours, pushing the total infection tally close to the 20-million mark, according to the Union ministry of health and family welfare. Although grim, Monday's daily spike indicates a sharp decline from the nearly four lakh new cases recorded a day ago. Daily deaths, too, came down to 3,417 from the record 3,689 new fatalities recorded on Sunday. With this, the nationwide death toll has now reached 218,959....Read More
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Hospitals treating Covid-19 patients have filled to capacity, medical oxygen supplies have run short and morgues and crematoriums have been swamped. At least 11 states and union territories have imposed some form of coronavirus-necessitated restrictions. A nationwide lockdown on part of the central government, however, still remains out of consideration for now.
On the other hand, several countries including the United States have shipped in critical oxygen equipment, therapeutics, and raw materials for Covid-19 vaccine production to help India tide over the current coronavirus crisis.
Covid-19 dashboard:
Total cases: 19,925,604
Active cases: 3,413,642
Discharged patients: 16,293,003
Deaths: 218,959
Total vaccinations: 157,198,207
Recovery rate: 81.77%
Catch all the latest news and updates on Monday (May 3, 2021) related to coronavirus disease (Covid-19) developments in India and the world, on this portal at the Hindustan Times.
Assam reports 4,489 new Covid-19 cases, 29 deaths
Assam reported 4,489 new Covid-19 cases and 29 deaths (death toll reached 1,347). Active caseload reached 26,477, reports ANI.
BMC releases list of Covid-19 vaccination centres for second dose
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) released list of Covid-19 vaccination centres administering second doses for people over 45 years of age, healthcare and frontline workers.
Chhattisgarh reports 15,274 new Covid-19 cases, 266 deaths in last 24 hours
With 15,274 new Covid-19 cases and 266 deaths, Chhattisgarh's death toll reached 9,275, reports ANI.
J&K reports over 3,700 new Covid-19 cases, 51 deaths
Jammu and Kashmir reported 3,733 new Covid-19 cases and 51 deaths, reports PTI citing officials.
Madhya Pradesh reports 12,062 cases, 93 deaths; active caseload reaches 85,750
Madhya Pradesh reported 12,062 new Covid-19 cases and 93 deaths taking the cases tally to 600,430 and death toll to 5,905, reports ANI.
Punjab logs 6,798 new Covid-19 cases, 157 deaths in last 24 hours
Punjab reported 6,798 new Covid-19 cases and 157 deaths in last 24 hours. Active cases in the state stands at 60,709, reports ANI.
Himachal Pradesh reports 2,630 new Covid-19 cases, 43 deaths in last 24 hours
Himachal Pradesh reported 2,630 new Covid-19 cases and 43 deaths in the last 24 hours. Also, 1,526 people recovered from the disease in the time period, reports ANI.
More cases of Covid-19 reported globally in past 2 weeks than in first 6 months of pandemic, says WHO chief
Director-General of the world health organization (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that more cases of Covid-19 have been reported in the world in the past two weeks than in the first six months of the pandemic.
TN reports over 20,000 new Covid-19 cases, 122 deaths in last 24 hours
Tamil Nadu reported 20,952 new Covid-19 cases and 122 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the state's tally to 1,228,064 cases and death toll tol 14,468, reports ANI.
Manipur reports 362 new Covid-19 cases, 7 deaths in last 24 hours
With 362 new Covid-19 cases and seven deaths in the last 24 hours, Manipur's tally reached 32,523, reports ANI. The state currently has 2,071 active cases.
Maharashtra logs 48,621 new cases; 2,624 cases reported in Mumbai
With 48,621 new Covid-19 cases and 567 deaths, Maharashtra's tally reached 4,771,022 cases and death toll climbed to 70,851.
Mumbai saw 2,624 new cases of the disease and 78 fatalities which took the city's tally to 658,621 cases and death toll to 13,372.
Karnataka logs 44,438 new Covid-19 cases, 239 deaths
Karnataka recorded 44,438 new Covid-19 cases and 239 deaths as the state's tally reached 1,646,303 cases and the death toll climbed to 16,250, a bulletin from the state health department showed.
Andhra Pradesh reports 18,792 new Covid-19 cases, 71 deaths in last 24 hours
With 18,792 new Covid-19 cases and 71 deaths in the last 24 hours, Andhra Pradesh's tally reached 1,163,994 and death toll climbed to 8,207, reports ANI.
Rajasthan reports over 17,000 new cases, 154 deaths in last 24 hours
Rajasthan's Covid-19 tally reached 651,247 cases and death toll climbed to 4,712 after the state reported 17,296 new cases and 154 deaths in the last 24 hours, reports ANI.
Chandigarh's Covid-19 tally crosses 45,000-mark with 890 new cases
With 890 new Covid-19 cases, Chandigarh's cases tally went past the 45,000-mark and currently stands at 45,196, reports ANI.
More supplies to come, focus on oxygen, related equipment: EU ambassador to India
European Union's ambassador to India Ugo Astuto said that more supplies are expected to arrive in India and the focus is on oxygen and related equipment, reports ANI.
12 states now jabbing people in 18-44 years age group, says govt
Twelve states have started the Covid-19 vaccination for people in the 18 to 44 years age group, Lav Agarwal, joint secretary of the Union health ministry said, reports ANI.
12 states have over 100,000 active Covid-19 cases: Centre
The Union health ministry said that 12 states have more than 100,000 active Covid-19 cases while seven states have 50,000 to 100,0000 active case. Also, 17 states have less than 50,000 active cases.
Mamatam Banerjee declares journalists as Covid-19 warriors
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared all journalists as Covid-19 warriors, reports ANI.
UP government extends 'corona curfew' by 2 more days, effective until 7am on Thursday now
The Uttar Pradesh state government ordered the extension of the ongoing partial corona curfew by two more days until 7am on Thursday.
PM Modi thanks EU Commission leader for support, assistance to India's efforts against Covid-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen for Europe's support and assistance to India's efforts against Covid-19.
Govt data shows states with maximum consumption, availability of Covid-19 vaccines
The central government released data showing the consumption so far and the availability of Covid-19 vaccines with each state.
25 flights, 300 tonnes cargo: How Delhi airport handled Covid relief over 5 days
The Delhi international airport handled 25 flights carrying 300 tonnes of Covid-19 relief cargo in the last five days, its operator, DIAL, said on Monday. The airport has set up a 3,500 square meter dedicated logistics facility, called 'Jeevoday warehouse', for interim storage and distribution of the relief materials, the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said in a statement. Read More
Third 'Oxygen Express' to reach Delhi tomorrow
The third 'Oxygen Express' train for Delhi with 120 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) is scheduled to reach the national capital on Tuesday morning.
Pfizer donates USD 70 million to India as coronavirus aid
American pharmaceutical corporation Pfizer has donated $70 million worth of medicines to India as coronavirus aid in view of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in the country, said company CEO Albert Bourla
