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Covid-19 LIVE: Uttarakhand reports 7 deaths due to mucormycosis
On Friday, the country reported 4,209 Covid-19 fatalities in the span of 24 hours. While, more than 259,500 others contracted the disease
India’s confirmed coronavirus cases and deaths remained below record levels in the last 24 hours, however, authorities are still in worry with the latest epidemic of black fungus, a life-threatening fungal infection that attacks those with weak immune systems. On Saturday, the country reported 4,194 Covid-19 fatalities, while 257,299 people contracted the disease....Read More
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Megacities such as Mumbai and New Delhi have seen signs of improvement in recent days. But there is growing concern about smaller towns and rural areas where the virus has made inroads.
In the United States, President Joe Biden said that the US could produce up to 1 billion vaccine doses by as early as the end of this year. Meanwhile, the White House is enlisting popular dating apps to encourage Americans to brandish their vaccination status in exchange for a better shot at love.
Hong Kong is considering a partial opening of its border with mainland China as early as next month, while Osaka is seeking an extension of its state of emergency, according to media reports.
US Covid-19 daily case tally and daily death toll dip
US recorded 28,600 new cases on Friday, news agency Bloomberg reported. The country also saw 686 fresh fatalities.
7 die due to mucormyscosis in Uttarakhand
The state's health department said that it has recorded seven deaths due to mucormycosis so far.
Mucormycosis on the rise in Capital
Delhi's LNJP hospital says it has at least 21 cases of mucormycosis.
Assam reports close to 6,000 fresh cases
The state also recorded 80 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Telangana reports over 3,000 new Covid-19 cases
West Bengal reports over 18,000 new Covid-19 cases, 154 deaths
UP extends Covid-19 curbs till May 31
Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday extended partial 'corona curfew' till 7am, May 31. The curfew was earlier supposed to end on May 24.
Manipur logs 757 new Covid-19 cases, takes tally to over 43,000
MP reports 3,844 fresh Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 62,053
Himachal Pradesh logs 2,341 new coronavirus cases
Himachal Pradesh reported 2,341 new Covid-19 cases and 55 deaths in the last 24 hours. The infection tally reached 1,77,725, reported PTI.
Puducherry reports 1,445 new coronavirus cases, 30 deaths
Triple lockdown to continue in Malappuram as test positivity rate is higher, says Kerala CM Vijayan
Kerala's chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the triple lockdown will continue with tightened restrictions in Malappuram district due to high positivity rate. He also said more police would be deployed and warned of strict action against violators, reports ANI.
Andhra Pradesh reports 19,981 new Covid-19 cases, 118 deaths push toll to 10,022
With 19,981 new Covid-19 cases and 118 deaths, Andhra Pradesh's cases tally reached 1,562,060 and death toll climbed to 10,022, reports PTI.
Karnataka gets 204,050 Covishield doses via order placed by state government
Karnataka has received 204,050 doses of the Covishield Covid-19 vaccine via the order placed by the state government. With this, the state has received 1,354,050 doses through state procurement, health minister Dr K Sudhakar said.
No robust scientific evidence on vaccine mixing, says Dr VK Paul
There is no robust scientific evidence to tell if different Covid-19 vaccines could be taken for the first and second doses, Dr VK Paul, member of Niti Aayog, said, reports ANI.
Maharashtra, Karnataka, 4 other states reporting high number of deaths
Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Delhi reporting high number of deaths, says joint secretary of the Union health ministry Lav Agarwal, reports ANI.
Covid-19 testing increased consistently, case positivity rate falling since last 2 weeks: Govt
The Union health ministry said that the Covid-19 testing in the country has been consistently increased and that the case positivity rate has fallen in the last two weeks.
9 oxygen express trains carried 610MT medical oxygen to Maharashtra: Central Railway
Central Railway's CPRO said that so far nine trains carried 610MT of medical oxygen to Maharashtra, which is transported according to schedule given by state government, reports ANI.
Delhi reports 2,260 new Covid-19 cases, 182 deaths in last 24 hours
Delhi reported 2,260 new Covid-19 cases and 182 deaths in last 24 hours, according to a bulletin from the health department, reports ANI.
Tamil Nadu extends Covid-19 lockdown by a week from May 24
Tamil Nadu extends lockdown by a week from May 24 without any relaxations.
Covid-19: Education Ministry calls crucial meet Sunday on Class 12 board exams
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has called a crucial meeting on Sunday to decide on pending Class 12 board exams that were postponed in view of the second wave of Covid-19, Union minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said.
Daily recoveries continues to exceed new infections: Centre
The central government said that the daily new recoveries in India have exceeded the new infections since May 14.
Over 2.9 million active Covid-19 cases in India, 8 states add close to 70%
India's Covid-19 active caseload stands at 2,923,400 and eight states contributed 69.94 per cent to the national tally.
10 states contribute over 78% to daily new cases: Centre
Ten states contributed 78.12 per cent to India's daily new Covid-19 cases, data from the Union health ministry showed.
Sputnik V production in India expected to start in August: Indian envoy to Russia
D Bala Venkatesh Verma, Indian ambassador to Russia, said that the production of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine doses in India is expected to begin from August 2021, reports ANI.
