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Highlights: Assam flags off India's first vaccination drive for transgenders
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in US has eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
India on Friday recorded 343,144 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to Union health ministry dashboard. As many as 4,000 new deaths were also registered. The country has so far reported a total of 24.04 million cases and 262,317 deaths. India is currently reeling under a second Covid-19 wave....Read More
The global Covid-19 disease caseload has climbed to 161,801,680 of which 3,357,598 people have died and 139,607,886 have recovered, according to worldometers.info. The United States continues to remain the worst-hit country from the pandemic with 33,623,676 cases and 598,518 deaths respectively.
Cases of the new B.1.617.2 strain of Covid-19 have risen to 1,313 from 520 over the past week, Public Health England said Thursday, assessing the strain to be “at least as transmissible” as the so-called Kent variant that took hold in December, precipitating the UK’s third lockdown in January.
Meanwhile, in a major step toward returning to pre-pandemic life, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in US has eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
University of New South Wales illuminates library to support Indian students in their fight against Covid-19
Japan extends Covid-19 state of emergency from 6 to 9 areas as Tokyo Olympic approaches
Japan on Friday extended the Covid-19 state of emergency in the country from 6 to 9 areas, reported the Associated Press. Japanese prime minister Yoshihide Suga pledged his commitment to holding the Olympics safely even though public clamour against it has been intensifying in the country.
Maharashtra records 39,923 new Covid-19 cases, 695 deaths
Maharashtra on Friday reported 39,923 cases of Covid-19, taking the state-wide tally to 53,09,215. 695 deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours, the death toll now stands at 79,552.
Telangana records 4,305 new Covid-19 cases, 29 deaths
Total lockdown imposed in parts of Mizoram extended till May 24
The ongoing total lockdown imposed in Aizwal and other administrative areas of Mizoram has been extended till May 24, reported ANI.
Delhi reports 8,506 new Covid-19 cases, 289 deaths in last 24 hours
With 8,506 new Covid-19 cases and 289 related deaths, Delhi's cases tally reached 1,380,981 and death toll climbed to 20,907, reports ANI.
AAP leader Atishi says 1.23 lakh beneficiaries received jabs on May 13 in Delhi
Aam Aadmi Party leader Atishi said that 1.23 lakh beneficiaries received Covid-19 vaccine jabs on May 13 in Delhi. She also said that 43.67 lakh vaccine doses have been administered so far in the national capital and over a million beneficiaries have received both doses, reports PTI.
Andhra Pradesh records 22,018 new Covid-19 cases, 96 deaths in last 24 hours
Andhra Pradesh recorded 22,018 new Covid-19 cases and 96 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the state's tally 1,388,803 and death toll to 9,173, reports ANI.
Karnataka govt asks citizens who took Covishield first dose to take second dose only after 12 weeks
The Karnataka health department asked the citizens who took the first dose of Covishield Covid-19 vaccine to appear for the second dose only after 12 weeks following the Centre's latest directive.
TN's first oxygen express train from West Bengal delivers 80 MT of medical oxygen
Tamil Nadu received its first oxygen express train from Durgapur in West Bengal with 80 metric tonnes of medical oxygen, reports PTI.
UP sees 15,747 new Covid-19 cases, 312 deaths
Uttar Pradesh recorded 15,747 new Covid-19 cases and 312 deaths, reports PTI, citing a state health official.
Telangana HC stays state govt order to only allow Covid-19 patients with prior hospital tie-up
The Telangana high court has stayed a state government order allowing only those Covid-19 patients from neighbouring states having a prior tie-up with a hospital.
Over 179 million doses delivered in India's Covid-19 vaccination drive, says government
More than 179 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered under the country's vaccination drive, according to the latest data from the government.
Karnataka to float global tender soon to procure Covid-19 vaccines, says CM Yediyurappa
Karnataka chief minister BS Yediyurappa said that the state government will soon float global tenders to procure Covid-19 vaccines, reports ANI.
Telangana police stop ambulances with Covid-19 patients from AP without confirmation from hospitals
The Telangana police stopped ambulances carrying Covid-19 patients from Andhra Pradesh who did not have confirmation from hospitals in Telangana, reports ANI.
40 new cases take Covid-19 tally of Andamans to 6,510
The Covid-19 caseload in Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 6,510 as 40 more people tested positive for the disease in the Union Territory, a health department official said on Friday.
We are setting up new oxygen beds and buying oxygen cylinders: Arvind Kejriwal
We are setting up new oxygen beds and buying oxygen cylinders so that when cases rise we are not found lacking: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Delhi registered less than 10k Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday said the national capital has registered less than 10,000 Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. "I want to share a good news with you all. In the last 24 hours, Delhi has registered less than 10k Covid-19 cases," he added.
China administered total of 366.91 million Covid-19 vaccines doses as of May 13
China carried out about 12.6 million vaccinations against Covid-19 on May 13, bringing the total number of doses administered to 366.91 million, according to data released by the National Health Commission on Friday.
Sputnik V vaccine (imported) to cost ₹995.40
Imported Sputnik V to cost ₹995.40 per shot, doses made in India may be cheaper
About 18 crore vaccine doses given so far in country: PM Modi
PM says about 18 crore vaccine doses given so far in country; both centre, states making efforts to vaccinate all citizens.
Dr Reddy's administers first dose of Sputnik V vaccine in Hyderabad
Dr Reddy's administers first dose of Sputnik V vaccine in Hyderabad: Company statement.
Centre should cap prices of all vaccines: Satyendar Jain
Central govt is a partner in Covaxin's manufacturing so they can share the formula with others. Centre should cap prices of all vaccines and it should not be more than ₹150/dose... We will start vaccination for 45 yrs and above age group in govt schools soon: Delhi Health Minister
Covaxin stock has almost ended: Satyendar Jain
Covaxin stock has almost ended. We only have 2-3 days of stock for Covishield vaccines for 18- 44 years of age group. We can't mix already assigned centers for Covaxin and Covishield vaccines: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.
German curbs set to ease after Covid cases fall below key level
Germany’s pandemic restrictions could ease further in the coming days after the national contagion rate fell below a key level for the first time in nearly two months.
