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LIVE updates: Chhattisgarh reports 14,994 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Among the states, Maharashtra with 66,159 new cases contributed the highest to the national tally of infections. Uttar Pradesh (35,156 cases) and Karnataka (35,024 cases) also reported over 35,000 new cases on the day.
India's active caseload of the coronavirus disease crossed the three million mark on Thursday, as the daily new infections continue to remain upwards of 300,000 every day. With 386,452 new Covid-19 cases on the previous day, the country saw yet another day when the daily tally reached a grim new record. Also, 3,498 patients lost their lives on the day, data from the Union ministry of health and family welfare showed. Globally, India is the second-worst affected country in terms of total positive cases, only after the US, and fourth-worst affected in terms of fatalities, the World Health Organization's (WHO's) Covid-19 dashboard showed....Read More
Among the states, Maharashtra with 66,159 new cases contributed the highest to the national tally of infections. Uttar Pradesh (35,156 cases) and Karnataka (35,024 cases) also reported over 35,000 new cases on the day. Many states have been witnessing a significantly higher number of new infections since the onset of the second wave of the pandemic.
Meanwhile, many countries have contributed critical equipment and medicines to India for tackling the ongoing Covid-19 crisis in the country. Earlier in the day, the ministry of external affairs said that a shipment of 700 oxygen concentrator units and 365 ventilators from Ireland arrived in India. Another flight with critical supplies from the US is expected to land later on Friday. Other countries including Singapore, Australia, Germany, France, Norway and Canada have also assured their assistance to India's efforts against the disease.
The Covid-19 vaccination drive is set to enter its third phase starting from May 1 and all adults have been declared eligible to receive a shot. The Union health ministry's latest update showed that more than 152 million doses of the vaccine have been administered until 8pm on the previous day.
Chhattisgarh reports 14,994 new Covid-19 cases
Punjab logs 6,132 new Covid-19 cases, 114 deaths
More than 154.8 million vaccine doses administered so far: Health ministry
The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country stands at 154,854,096 as per the 8pm provisional report of Friday. This includes more than 26 lakh vaccine doses administered till 8pm Friday, said ministry of health and family welfare.
Gujarat reports 14,605 fresh Covid-19 infections, 173 deaths
Gujarat on Friday reported 14,605 new cases, 173 deaths and 10,180 discharges in the last 24 hours, reported ANI.
Manipur registers 271 fresh Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths
Starting vaccination drive for 18-44 years age group from tomorrow: Thackeray
"We will be getting only 18 lakh doses for 18-44 age group in May month," Thackeray said that adding that more than 12 crore doses will be needed to vaccinate a population of over six crore. "We are starting the vaccination drive for 18-44 age group from tomorrow," Thackeray said.
CM Thackeray orders structural, fire audit of all hospitals
In view of earlier fire accidents in hospitals that took the lives of many, the chief minister ordered for structural and fire audits of all field hospitals or jumbo Covid centres to avoid any mishap in the future.
275 PSA plants to be installed across state: Maha CM on oxygen shortage
Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray talked about shortage of oxygen as he said "We are using around 1700 metric tonnes of oxygen and produce around 1200 MT, around 500 MT has allocated by the Centre from other states which are far off." Thackeray added, "Have directed district collectors to install oxygen generation plants and if in case third wave hit the state there won't be any shortage of oxygen." He said around 275 PSA plants will be installed across the state.
Ramping health infrastructure but from where to get doctors, nurses: CM
Testing labs have increased only two to 609, testing close to 300,000 samples, said Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray. We are ramping up health infrastructure but from where to bring doctors and nurses etc, said the chief minister.
No new restrictions required as stability in daily cases: Maha CM
Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said because of existing lockdown restrictions stability in daily cases have come, hence new restrictions are not required. "We would have reached one million active cases but currently we have restrained them to less than 700,000," Thackeray said.
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray addresses state on Covid-19
Mumbai reports 3,925 fresh Covid-19 cases, 89 deaths
Himachal Pradesh registers 2,358 new Covid-19 cases
Tamil Nadu logs 18,692 new Covid-19 cases, 113 deaths
Goa reports 3,024 fresh Covid-19 cases, 22 deaths
West Bengal imposes restrictions on all kinds of gathering amid Covid-19 surge
West Bengal government on Friday prohibited all social, cultural, academic and entertainment-related gatherings in the state. The government also ordered closure of all shopping complexes, malls, beauty parlours, cinema halls, gyms and sports complexes, home deliveries and online services shall remain exempt.
Rajnath Singh grants emergency financial powers to armed forces to step up fight against Covid
Maharashtra's Nagpur reports 6461 new Covid-19 cases
Maharashtra's Nagpur reported 88 deaths, 6,461 new Covid-19 cases, 7,294 recoveries in the last 24 hours on Friday, as per Civil Surgeon Nagpur, reported ANI.
Punjab CM says due to Covid-19 vaccine shortage, phase 3 not to start from May 1
Due to non-availability of vaccine, phase three of vaccination of 18-45 age group cannot be started as scheduled in Punjab, said Capt Amarinder Singh's office on Friday.
PM stresses on need to ensure prompt identification of issues at local level
At council of ministers' meet, PM stresses upon need to ensure issues at local level are promptly identified, addressed.
Weekend lockdown in Haryana cities, including Gurugram, from 10pm today to 5am on Monday in view of Covid-19
Puducherry logs nearly 1,200 fresh Covid-19 cases
The Covid-19 case tally in the Union territory of Puducherry rose to 58,622 on Friday after 1,195 were found to be positive, while 12 deaths took the toll to 805, PTI reported the health department as saying.
Gujarat govt to give free Covid-19 vaccines in 10 districts of state: CM Rupani
Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani on Friday said the state government will provide free Covid-19 vaccine to people above 18 years of age in 10 districts of the state with a high number of cases on May 1, the establishment day of Gujarat, reported ANI.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar receives first dose of Covid-19
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday took his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in Chandigarh. He also appealed to the people to get vaccinated. "I appeal to the people of the state, that all of you must get the vaccine and encourage the people around you to also get the vaccine," Khattar tweeted.
Delhi L-G Anil Baijal tests positive for Covid-19
"I have tested positive for Covid with mild symptoms.
Have isolated myself since the onset of symptoms and all those who were in contact with me have been tested. Will continue to function and monitor the situation in Delhi from my residence," Baijal tweeted on Friday.
