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Highlights: Goa CM asks people to be alert, not believe rumors about lockdown
The global caseload of Covid-19 is close to 113 million while more than 2.5 million people have succumbed, as per the Johns Hopkins University.
India is witnessing a fresh surge in its daily new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), though the daily count continues to be under 20,000. Its current infection count stands at 11,063,491 after the Union health ministry on Friday reported that there were 16,577 new infections in the previous 24 hours. Maharashtra, one of several states flagged by the health ministry as an area of concern recorded more than 8,000 new cases on Thursday for a second straight day. The western state's capital, Mumbai, meanwhile registered more than 1,100 new infections for second day running....Read More
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India's Covid-19 tally is the second-highest globally, while its death toll is the fourth-highest. The United States, with over 28.4 million infections and more than 508,000 related deaths, tops on both counts. Brazil's tally is the third-highest while its death toll is the second-highest. Mexico, meanwhile, has the third highest number of deaths due to the pandemic. These numbers have been maintained by the Johns Hopkins University, based in Baltimore in the United States.
Covid-19 lockdown in Greece extended till March 8
The Greek government said on Friday that lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) disease has been extended to March 8. This announcement comes in the backdrop of the surge in the infection rate.
FDA advisory panel to review Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine with thumbs up expected
A panel of expert advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration began a meeting to discuss Johnson & Johnson's one-dose Covid-19 vaccine on Friday, setting the stage for a possible emergency use authorization as early as this week, reports Reuters.
Goa CM appeals to people to not fall prey for rumors about lockdown
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant has appealed to the people to stay alert to the situation and not fall prey to rumours about lockdown. He also said that the rising Covid-19 cases is a cause of concern and assured that his government is monitoring the situation closely.
Maharashtra's Jalna reports 171 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths
Four people died and 171 people were reported as Covid-19 positive in Maharashtra's Jalna district on Friday, taking the tally to 15,149 cases 390 deaths, reports PTI. Also, 13,929 people have been discharged taking the recovery rate to 92 per cent.
Currently 828 people receive treatment in hospitals according to Jalna civil surgeion Archana Bhosale.
On February 24, educational institutions and weekly markets were shut down in Jalna, following many places in Maharashtra state.
TN registers 481 new Covid-19 cases, five deaths
Tamil Nadu's Covid-19 tally reached 8,50,577 cases and 12,488 deaths after reporting 481 new cases and five fatalities on Friday, reports ANI.
More than 1.37 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses administered, says health ministry
The Union ministry of health and family welfare had said that as of 6pm on Friday 1,37,56,94 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered in the country through 2,89,320 sessions.
"These include 66,37,049 (76.6%)HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and 22,04,083 (62.9%)HCWs who have taken the 2nd dose, along with 49,15,808 (47.7%)FLWs (1st dose). While the countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on 16th Jan 2021, vaccination of the FLWs started from 2nd Feb 2021," the ministry said in a statement.
Goa records 100 new Covid-19 cases, three more casualties
With 100 new Covid-19 infections and three deaths, Goa's Covid-19 tally reached 54,871 cases and 794 deaths, PTI reported.
Total recoveries reached 53,490 patients and active cases stand at 587.
Karnataka reports 571 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths
Karnataka reported 571 new Covid-19 cases and four deaths in the last 24 hours taking the state's tally to 9,50,207 cases and 12,320 deaths, reports ANI. Total recoveries stand at 9,32,367 after 642 patients recovered in the last 24 hours.
Health ministry says 1,37,56,940 vaccinations completed
Union health ministry says 1,37,56,940 Covid-19 vaccinations completed as of 6pm on Friday, reports ANI.
Delhi reports 256 new Covid-19 cases, tally reaches 6,38,849
With 256 new Covid-19 cases and one death in the last 24 hours, Delhi's tally reached 6,38,849 cases and 10,906 deaths, reports ANI.
Covid-19: Curfew imposed in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district from 5pm on Saturday till 9am on Monday
Yavatmal district collector M Devender Singh has imposed a curfew from 5pm on Saturday till 9am on Monday allowing essential services to function, reports ANI.
Covid-19: Prevalence of infections falls in England, 1 in 145 people infected
According to the Office for National Statistics, with 1 in 145 people infected with Covid-19, the prevalence of the disease in England has fallen from 1 in 115 people infected earlier, reports Reuters.
Home ministry extends surveillance, containment, caution guidelines to March 31
Ministry of home affairs has said that the existing surveillance, containment and caution guidelines would continue to be in effect till March 31. The ministry also urged the states to speed up vaccination process to break the chain of transmission.
Centre explains features of CO-Win 2.0 application to states, UTs
Officials from the Central government's Covid-19 vaccination program met with the health secretaries of states, Union territories and explained the basic features of version 2.0 of the CO-Win mobile application, reports ANI.
Karnataka to not stop buses from Maharashtra and Kerala
No bus will be stopped from entering Karnataka (from Maharashtra and Kerala). However, the passengers will need Covid-19 negative certificates and strictly follow all the guidelines: Laxman Savadi, Karnataka transport minister and Deputy CM
No Covid-19 vaccination on Feb 27 and 28: Health ministry
On Feb 27 and Feb 28, Co-Win digital platform will be transitioning from Co-Win1.0 to Co-Win 2.0. In view of this, Covid-19 vaccination sessions will not be scheduled during these two days: Union Health Ministry
50 million vaccine shots administered in US
The US has administered a record 50 million people against Covid-19. President Joe Biden said on Thursday the US reached the halfway mark of 50 million shots in just 37 days since he became President.
No new Covid-19 case in Arunachal for 7 days
No fresh Covid-19 case has been reported in Arunachal Pradesh for a week, a senior health official said on Friday. The total caseload here remained at 16,836 and the death toll at 56.
No Covid-19 deaths in 20 states/UTs in last 24 hours: Health ministry
20 States/UTs haven't reported any Covid-19 deaths in last 24 hours.
These are-Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, J&K, Andhra Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chandigarh, HP, Assam, Ladakh, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, D&D & D&N, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh, A&N Islands: Health ministry
WHO chief hails India, PM Modi for vaccines
Thanks India and PM Narendra Modi for supporting vaccine equity, tweets World Health Organization director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
South Korea launches Covid-19 vaccine drive
South Korea began its Covid-19 vaccine drive on Friday, with shots to be administered in some 200 nursing homes.
India's active caseload at 155,986; over 156,000 dead
India's active Covid-19 caseload rises to 155,986 while death toll rises to 156,825 with 120 more fatalities. Vaccination mark, meanwhile, reaches 13,472,643.
India records 16,577 new Covid-19 cases
India records 16,577 new Covid-19 cases as tally rises to 11,063,491. 12,179 new recoveries take total recovered cases to 10,750,680.
214,661,465 samples tested for Covid-19: ICMR
214,661,465 samples tested for Covid-19 till 25 February 2021: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Brazil to buy 20 million Covid-19 vaccines from Indian firm
Brazil's health Ministry on Thursday signed a contract to purchase 20 million doses of Covaxin, the Covid-19 vaccine made by India's Bharat Biotech, for delivery between March and May.
