LIVE: West Bengal reports 5,892 new Covid-19 cases, tally reaches 630,116
India on Wednesday witnessed another highest single day spike in its daily tally of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) after 184,372 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry's dashboard. More than 1,000 deaths were reported while active cases increased by 101,006 during this period, the update showed. The country's caseload has now climbed to 1,3873,825 including 172,085 deaths, 12,336,036 recoveries and 1,365,704 active cases....Read More
The health ministry also said on Tuesday that ten states including Maharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh have seen a rise in their daily Covid-19 cases.
Maharashtra- which is the worst hit state from the pandemic, registered another spike of 60,212 new Covid-19 disease cases on Tuesday, as per the state health department's bulletin, pushing the caseload to over 3.51 million. With a view to curb the spread of the disease, the Maha-Vikas Aghadi led government in the state decided to impose section 144 across Maharashtra from tonight 8pm till May 1 7am and all essential services will be exempted between 7am and 8pm. Making this announcement during a press briefing, chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday urged residents to not venture out of their homes unless almost necessary.
Delhi on Tuesday added the highest ever single day spike of 13,468 new Covid-19 cases with chief minister Arvind Kejriwal pointing out the current wave of infections in the national capital is very severe and the youth and children are most affected by it. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal also requested the Centre to cancel the upcoming CBSE board exams as the exam centres can turn into massive Covid hotspots.
The global Covid-19 tally, meanwhile, has climbed over 138 million with 2,971,864 deaths and 111,032,185 recoveries, according to figures given by worldometers.
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Jharkhand reports 3,198 new Covid-19 cases, 31 deaths
With 3,198 new Covid-19 cases and 31 deaths, Jharkhand's tally reached 147,792 cases and the death toll climbed to 1,292, reports ANI.
Covid-19: 5,892 new infections, 24 new deaths in West Bengal as cases tally reaches 630,116
West Bengal's Covid-19 tally reached 630,116 after the state reported 5,892 new cases, reports ANI.
Covid-19 vaccination drive: Over 3.1 million doses administered on Wednesday, says govt
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Gujarat reports highest single-day spike of 7,410 new Covid-19 cases, 73 deaths
With 7,410 new Covid-19 cases, Gujarat reported its highest single-day spike, taking the state's tally to 367,616 cases. Also, 73 new deaths pushed the death toll to 4,995, reports PTI.
Haryana reports 5,398 new Covid-19 cases, tally reaches 329,942
With 5,398 new Covid-19 cases, Haryana's cases tally reached 329,942, reports ANI. Also 18 new fatalities, take the death toll to 3,316.
Delhi logs 17,282 new cases of Covid-19 in highest single-day surge
Delhi reported 17,282 new Covid-19 cases and 104 new fatalities, taking the capital city's tally to 767,438 cases and 11,540 deaths, according to a bulletin from the health department.
Maharashtra reports 58,952 new Covid-19 cases, 278 deaths
With 58,952 new Covid-19 cases and 278 new fatalities, Maharashtra's cases tally reached 3,578,160 and the death toll climbed to 58,804.
Also, 39,624 patients recovered on the day as the overall recoveries reached 2,905,721.
Rajasthan imposes night curfew between 6pm and 6am in all cities from April 16 to April 30
"In view of increasing Covid-19 cases, Rajasthan government announces night curfew in all cities between 6 pm to 6 am from April 16 to 30," reports ANI.
Himachal Pradesh reports 925 new Covid-19 cases, 13 deaths in last 24 hours
Himachal Pradesh's case tally jumped by 925 cases and the death toll by 13 deaths in the last 24 hours and currently stands at 72,319 and 1,135 respectively, reports ANI.
Mumbai reports 9,925 new Covid-19 cases, 54 deaths; active cases moves close to 90,000-mark
With 9,925 new Covid-19 cases and 54 deaths, Mumbai's tally reached 544,942 cases. Active caseload stands at 87,443, reports ANI.
Uttar Pradesh reports highest single day spike of 20,510 new Covid-19 cases
Uttar Pradesh reports 20,510 new Covid-19 cases, its highest single day spike, and 67 deaths, reports PTI.
Karnataka reported 11,265 new Covid-19 cases, 8,155 cases in Bengaluru Urban district
With 11,265 new Covid-19 cases and 38 related fatalities, Karnataka's cases tally reached 1,094,912 and death toll climbed to 13,046, reports ANI.
Jammu and Kashmir reports 1,086 new Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths
Jammu and Kashmir reported 1,086 new Covid-19 cases as the state's tally reached 141,736. Also five people have succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, reports ANI.
TN reports 7,819 new Covid-19 cases, tally goes past 950,000
Covid-19 tally in Tamil Nadu reached 954,948 cases and the death toll in the state climbed to 12,970 after the state reported 7,819 new cases and 25 deaths, reports ANI.
Delhi CM says journalists should be treated as frontline workers, allowed Covid-19 vaccination on priority
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that journalists should be allowed to take Covid-19 vaccine on priority by considering them as frontline workers.
Andhra Pradesh reports 4,157 new Covid-19 cases, 18 deaths
With 4,157 new Covid-19 cases and 18 related deaths, Andhra Pradesh's cases tally reached 937,049 and death toll climbed to 7,339, reports ANI.
Health minister says Remdesivir production was reduced due to decreasing Covid-19 cases
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Goa CM says lockdown will stop economic activity, asks people to follow Covid-19 guidelines
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant says Covid-19 lockdown can't be imposed in the state as it will stop economic activity. He also asked people to follow guidelines as cases are increasing in the state, reports ANI.
Jharkhand requests for 1,500 ventilators from Centre
Jharkhand government has asked the Centre for addition 1,500 ventilators citing increasing active cases in the state, reports ANI
CBSE cancels class 10 board exams, postpones class 12 exams due to Covid
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Odisha sees 2,267 new Covid; highest single-day spike of 2021
Odisha on Wednesday registered 2,267 new Covid-19 cases, the highest single day spike since the beginning of this year, which pushed the caseload to 355,353, a health department official told news agency PTI. Three more deaths were reported on Wednesday and the toll has now climbed to 1,933.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath tests positive for Covid-19, says will remain in self isolation
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that he has tested positive for the Covid-19 disease. Adityanth said he will remain in self-isolation and urged all those who came in contact with him to get themselves checked for Covid-19.
Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot tests positive for Covid-19
Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Wednesday tested positive for the Covid-19 disease and has gone under self isolation. Sharing the news on Twitter, Gahlot said, "All those who came in contact with me recently please take necessary precautions."
No shortage of ventilators in Delhi, says health minister Jain
Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain said on Wednesday there is no shortage of ventilators and Covid-19 infected patients from other states are also being admitted in hospitals in the national capital. "Centre has provided 1,100 beds, talks on (to add more). 286 out of 5525 Covid care centres are occupied. Banquets, hotels to be included soon," Jain said.
UP CM Yogi directs authorities to acquire 25,000 injections of Remdesivir from Gujarat
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Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav tests positive for Covid-19
Samajwadi Party chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). Taking it to Twitter, Yadav said he is currently under home isolation urged those who came in contact with him in the last few days to get themselves checked.
India records 184,372 new Covid-19 cases; huge surge in active cases
India on Wednesday witnessed another highest single day spike in its daily tally of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) after 184,372 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry's dashboard. More than 1,000 deaths were reported while active cases increased by 101,006 during this period, the update showed. Read more
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India records 184,372 new Covid-19 cases; huge surge in active cases
India on Wednesday witnessed another highest single day spike in its daily tally of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) after 184,372 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the Union health ministry's dashboard. More than 1,000 deaths were reported while active cases increased by 101,006 during this period, the update showed. Read more
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Brazil on Tuesday saw 3,808 new deaths due to the Covid disease and 82,186 more cases in the last 24 hours, taking the toll and caseload to 358,425 and 13,599,994 respectively, according to the Ministry of Health. The country has the second highest death toll across the globe after the United States, which has regsitered over 577,000 deaths due to the disease so far.
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