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Highlights: Tamil Nadu records 30,621 new Covid-19 cases, 297 more deaths
The European Union's executive has called on countries of the bloc to temporarily halt non-essential travel from India, to limit the spread of a Covid-19 variant.
India on Thursday recorded 362,727 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry dashboard. As many as 4,129 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 23.70 million cases and 258,317 deaths. India is presently dealing with a second Covid-19 wave that has swept through the nation....Read More
The global Covid-19 disease caseload has climbed to 161,063,316 of which 3,344,433 people have died and 138,855,889 have recovered, according to worldometers.info. The United States continues to remain the worst-hit country from the pandemic with 33,585,061 cases and 597,760 deaths respectively.
Meanwhile, the European Union's executive has called on countries of the bloc to temporarily halt non-essential travel from India, to limit the spread of a Covid-19 variant. "It is important to limit to the strict minimum the categories of travellers that can travel from India for essential reasons and to subject those who may still travel from India to strict testing and quarantine arrangements," the European Union added.
Tamil Nadu records 30,621 new Covid-19 cases, 297 more deaths
Tamil Nadu's caseload of the Covid-19 disease climbed to 1,499,485 after 30,621 new cases, 19,287 recoveries and 297 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, according to the state health department's bulletin
‘We were prepared for 3rd phase of Covid-19 vaccination, but..’: Chhattisgarh CM
Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Thursday that the state was prepared for the third phase of the vaccination drive against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) from May 1 after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement, but the vaccine doses are still unavailable. Read more
West Bengal sees record single day jump in Covid cases at 20,839
West Bengal on Thursday recorded the highest single-day spike of 20,839 new Covid-19 cases, taking the caseload to 1,073,956, according to the health department's bulletin. As many as 129 people succumbed to the disease, taking the state's toll to 12,857.
IAF airlifts 2 cryogenic oxygen tankers from Singapore
The Indian Air Force airlifted 2 oxygen cryogenic tankers from Singapore on Thursday and landed at the Panagarh base in the evening, reported ANI.
Meghalaya extends lockdown in East Khasi hill district till May 24
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma announced an extension of the ongoing lockdown in East Khasi Hills district till May 24, reported PTI
Maharashtra records 42,582 new Covid-19 cases, 850 deaths
Maharashtra recorded 42,582 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, taking the state-wide tally to 52,69,292. 850 deaths were also recorded in the last 24 hours, the death toll now stands at 78,857.
Karnataka reports 35,297 new Covid-19 cases, 344 fatalities
Karnataka on Thursday reported 35,297 cases of Covid-19, taking the state-wide tally of cases to 5,93,078. 344 deaths pushed the death toll to 20,712, ANI reported.
Uttarakhand records 7,127 new cases of Covid-19, 122 deaths
Kerala reports 39,955 new Covid-19 cases, 97 deaths
Kerala reports 39,955 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, taking the toll of active cases in the state to 4,38,913. 97 deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours, reported ANI.
Bharat Biotech welcomes move to share technology with other manufacturers, says Dr VK Paul
Dr VK Paul, Member of NITI Ayog (Health) said Bharat Biotech has welcomed the decision to share the technology behind producing Covaxin with other vaccine manufacturers.
Sputnik to be available in market by early next week, says health ministry
Sputnik vaccine will be available in market by early next week said the health ministry on Thursday. Production for the same is scheduled to start in July, the ministry added.
Election Commission defers Legislative Council polls in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana due to Covid-19
Election Commission on Thursday decided to defer the biennial election to Legislative Councils of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana due to the on-going second wave of Covid-19, reported ANI.
Delhi reports 10,489 new Covid-19 cases, 308 deaths
Delhi reported 10,489 new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, pushing the tally of cases in the nation capital to 13,72,475. 308 deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours, the death toll now stands at 20,618.
Rajinikanth gets inoculated with second dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Actor Rajnikanth got inoculated with the second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at Chennai on Thursday, reported ANI.
Covid-19 lockdown in Bihar extended for 10 days till May 25
The on-going lockdown in the state of Bihar has been extended till May 25, tweeted chief minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday. Kumar said the decision was taken because of the effectiveness of the on-going lockdown in bringing down the Covid-19 tally of the state.
About 75,000 vaccines of Covaxin available in Karnataka at present: Sadananda Gowda
There are about 75,000 vaccines of Covaxin available in Karnataka at present. Of course, in certain centers, there is a little bit of scarcity. Practically, allotments will be made by central govt on basis of production of 2 manufacturing units: DV Sadananda Gowda, Union Minister.
Ten states account for over 72% of new Covid-19 cases
Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are among 10 states that account for 72.42 per cent of the 3,62,727 new cases in the country in a span of 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.
MK Stalin writes to PM Modi urging to bring all Covid cure under zero GST
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to PM Narendra Modi urging to bring all Covid cure under zero GST.
UPSC postpones civil services (preliminary) examination to October 10, 2021 in view of Covid-19
Due to the prevailing conditions caused by the Novel coronavirus (Covid-19), the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has deferred the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2021, which was scheduled to be held on June 27, 2021. Now, this Examination will be held on October 10, 2021.
Russia reports 8,380 new coronavirus cases, 392 deaths
Russia reported 8,380 new coronavirus cases in the space of 24 hours on Thursday, taking the national tally to 4,913,439.
Odisha dispatches 633 tankers of medical oxygen to 12 states in last 21 days
A total of 633 tankers carrying 11656.454 metric tonnes (MT) medical oxygen have been dispatched under the supervision of Odisha Police so far from Rourkela, Jajpur, Dhenkanal, and Angul districts of Odisha to 12 deficit states in the country.
25 cases of mucormycosis reported in civil hospitals in Surat
Mucormycosis, a fungal infection, is post Covid complication. 25 cases reported in civil hospitals and 20 in other hospitals here. All had contracted Covid-19 before. 50% patients are from outside Surat: Ashish Naik, Surat Municipal Corporation Deputy Health Commissioner.
Japan vaccine chief blames drug approval system for slow inoculation drive
Japan's Covid-19 vaccine chief has blamed a rigid drug approval system for a slow inoculation campaign that is relying on only one approved shot, as a fourth wave of infections raises worries amid preparations for the Summer Olympics.
Meeting of the ICMR Covid-19 National Task Force will be held tomorrow
A meeting of the ICMR Covid-19 National Task Force will be held tomorrow. A decision on the inappropriate use of convalescent plasma in the treatment of Covid-19 patients also on the agenda: ICMR sources, reports news agency ANI.
Vaccination for people 18- 44 years of age halted at some Bengaluru centers
Vaccination for people 18- 44 years of age halted at some Bengaluru centers due to the shortage of vaccines.
"A better planning should have been done to cover this kind of population," says a local.
