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LIVE: Cumulative number of Covid vaccine doses given crosses 5.69 crore: Govt
The United States, Brazil and India, in that order, have the highest Covid-19 caseloads in the world, as per Johns Hopkins University.
India's tally of cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has reached 11,846,652 million as the country finds itself in the midst of a second wave of the pandemic. There were 59,118 new cases in the last 24 hours, as per the Union ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW) dashboard on Friday morning. Maharashtra continued to be the epicentre of the surge, as the state recorded 35,952 new cases on Thursday, its highest since the beginning of the pandemic....Read More
Meanwhile, the global tally of cases currently stands at over 125 million while more than 2.75 million people have succumbed to the infection, according to the Johns Hopkins University. With an infection tally exceeding 30 million, and a death toll topping 546,000, the United States has the highest numbers globally on both counts.
Italy reports 457 coronavirus deaths on Friday, 23,987 new cases
Italy reported 457 coronavirus-related deaths on Friday against 460 the day before, the health ministry said, while the daily tally of new infections rose to 23,987 from 23,696 the day before.
Actor Paresh Rawal tests positive for Covid-19
Actor Paresh Rawal tests positive for Covid-19.
Will be forced to impose lockdown in Maharashtra, warns Ajit Pawar
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has said there will be no option left, but to impose a strict lockdown in the state if Covid-19 norms continue to be floated in the state till April 2.
Jharkhand govt issues guidelines prohibiting celebration of upcoming festivals
Jharkhand govt issues guidelines prohibiting celebration of Holi, Shab-e-Barat, Navratri, Ramnavami, Easter, etc at public places in the state. People may celebrate Holi with family members in their respective houses.
All processions shall continue to remain prohibited.
Delhi reports 1,534 new Covid-19 cases, 9 deaths in last 24 hours
Delhi reports 1,534 new Covid-19 cases, 971 recoveries, and 9 deaths in the last 24 hours
Total cases: 6,54,276
Total recoveries: 6,37,238
Death toll: 10,987
Active cases: 6,051
Cumulative number of Covid vaccine doses given crosses 5.69 cr: Govt
The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 5.69 crore, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.
WHO urges countries to donate 10 million vaccine doses 'immediately' to Covax
The World Health Organization chief on Friday urged countries to donate to the Covax scheme for bringing Covid-19 jabs to poorer nations, saying it urgently needed 10 million vaccine doses.
Pune sees 7,090 Covid-19 cases, 37 deaths, 2,165 recoveries
Pune district reported 7,090 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking its tally to 4,99,784, while the day also 37 deaths and 2,165 people getting discharged, an official said on Friday.
Jharkhand reports 308 new Covid-19 cases
Jharkhand reports 308 new Covid-19 cases, 81 recoveries and 3 deaths.
Total cases: 1,22,281
Total recoveries: 1,19,779
Total deaths: 1103
Active cases: 1399
UK records 6,187 Covid-19 cases and 70 deaths
The United Kingdom recorded 6,187 new cases of Covid-19 on Friday and 70 deaths of people who had tested positive for the disease within 28 days, official data showed.
Italy to reopen schools, ease lockdown in Rome region
Italy will reopen schools for younger students and ease the coronavirus lockdown on Rome and its surrounding region, the government announced on Friday
Mumbai reports more than 5,000 fresh Covid-19 cases
Mumbai reports 5513 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of cases to 3,85,628.
Maharashtra reports 36,902 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Maharashtra reports 36,902 new positive cases, 17,019 discharges and 112 deaths on Friday.
Nagaland reports one new Covid-19 case, takes tally to 12,229
Nagaland's Covid-19 tally rose to 12,229 on Friday as one more person tested positive for the infection, PTI reported health minister S Pangnyu Phom as saying.
More than 50 people not allowed to gather for Holi celebrations in Uttarakhand
In wake of the Covid-19 situation in the state, more than 50 people will not be allowed to gather for Holi celebrations, said Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Om Prakash.
Punjab reports highest single day spike of over 3,000 new Covid-19 cases
Punjab reports highest single day spike of more than 3,000 new Covid-19 cases and 59 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Maharashtra CM orders night curfew from March 28 amid Covid-19 surge
In view of the increasing number of coronavirus patients in the state, CM has instructed to impose a curfew in the state from Sunday night (March 28) to avoid congestion, implement some strict measures to curb growing infection & implement it effectively, said CM's Secretariat, reported ANI.
Gujarat reports 2,190 fresh Covid-19 cases, six deaths in last 24 hours
Gujarat reports 2,190 new Covid-19 cases, 1,422 discharges and 6 deaths, in the last 24 hours.
Jammu and Kashmir logs 210 new coronavirus cases
Jammu and Kashmir reports 210 new Covid-19 cases, taking the total number of cases to 1,29,413.
Uttarakhand reports 186 new Covid-19 cases
Uttarakhand reports 186 fresh Covid-19 cases and one death in the last 24 hours, taking active cases to 1,162 and death toll to 1,708, reports ANI.
Maharashtra: Nagpur reports 4,095 new Covid-19 cases
Nagpur district reported 4095 new Covid-19 cases, 1943 recoveries and 35 Death, in the last 24 hours, as per Civil Surgeon, reported ANI.
Tamil Nadu registers near to 2,000 new Covid-19 cases
Tamil Nadu logs 1,971 new Covid-19 cases, 1,131 recoveries and nine deaths in the last 24 hours. Case tally reaches 8,75,190 with toll at over 12,000.
Maharashtra CM chairs meeting to review Covid-19 situation
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray chairs a meeting of all divisional commissioners, collectors, SPs, and senior doctors of district hospitals to review Covid-19 situation in the state, through video conference.
Karnataka reports 2,566 new Covid-19 cases
Karnataka reports 2566 new Covid-19 cases, 1207 discharges and 19 deaths today. Active cases tally reaches 19,553 and death toll stands at 12,484.
No question, intention of hiding Covid-19 numbers: Karnataka health minister
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar said on Friday all factual data on Covid-19 is being made public. There was no question of hiding numbers and the government has no such intention nor is it possible to hide any details, PTI reported the minister as saying.
