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Covid-19 highlights: Gujarat logs 3,187 new cases, tally close to 800,000-mark
The threat of Black Fungus or mucormycosis remained as experts warned that the life-threatening fungal infection can happen even without Covid and so those who have high blood sugar level should be on alert.
The Covid-19 second wave in India continued to recede as several states and Union territories including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh Delhi maintained a downward trajectory. These were the worst-hit regions of the country and contributed the most in the overall nationwide tally at the peak of the second wave. The threat of Black Fungus or mucormycosis remained as experts warned that the life-threatening fungal infection can happen even without Covid and so those who have high blood sugar level should be on alert....Read More
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Meanwhile, in the United States, the spread of Covid-19 continues to slow, with the country ending its first week since June with no days of infections exceeding 30,000, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University and Bloomberg.
British health officials expressed optimism Sunday that the coronavirus restrictions remaining in England can be lifted in June after an official study found that the Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines offer effective protection against the variant first identified in India. More than 2,880 cases of B.1.617 Covid-19 variant have been recorded in England, AP reported.
The government has said the variant appears to be more transmissible, but there was still uncertainty about how concerning this was.
Over 19.84 crores Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country so far: Health ministry
574 cases of black fungus recorded in Pune, 26 deaths
Pune district administration told news agency ANI that 574 cases of black fungus recorded in the district and 26 individuals have died due to the infection.
Maharashtra records 22,122 new cases of Covid-19, 361 deaths
Maharashtra recorded 22,122 new cases of Covid-19 on Monday, taking the state-wide tally to 56,02,019. 361 deaths were also reported, the death toll now stands at 89,212.
Gujarat reports 3,187 new Covid-19 cases, 45 deaths in last 24 hours
With 3,187 new Covid-19 cases and 45 deaths in the last 24 hours, Gujarat's cases tally reached 791,657 and the death toll climbed to 9,621, reports ANI.
Centre should procure Covid-19 vaccines via global tender: Kerala CM
Kerala's chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the central government should float a global tender to procure Covid-19 vaccines. He also said that vaccines should be provided free of cost to states, reports ANI.
No shortage of oxygen beds in Karnataka, says CM Yediyurappa
Karnataka's chief minister BS Yediyurappa said that there is no shortage of oxygen in the state and ICU beds are also being arranged as much as required, reports ANI.
Goa reports 1,401 new Covid-19 cases, tally moves close to 150,000-mark
Goa reported 1,401 new Covid-19 cases and 38 new cases in the last 24 hours, reports ANI.
Kerala reports less than 20,000 new Covid-19 cases, 196 deaths in last 24 hours
Kerala's chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that 17,821 new Covid-19 cases and 196 deaths have been reported in the state in the last 24 hours. He also said that the active caseload stands at 259,179 and the death toll climbed to 7,554, reports ANI.
Andhra Pradesh reports 12,994 new Covid-19 cases, 96 deaths in last 24 hours
Andhra Pradesh reported 12,994 new Covid-19 cases and 96 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the state's cases tally to 1,593,821 and death toll to 10,222, reports ANI.
'Will supply Covid-19 vaccine only to central governments': Pfizer
Covid-19 vaccine manufacturer Pfizer said that the company would provide vaccines only to central governments and supra national organisations for deployment in national immunisation programs, reports ANI.
'Second wave in control, started prep for 3rd wave': CM Kejriwal
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal said that 6,000 oxygen cylinders have been imported as a part of the preparation for Covid-19 third wave.
Delhi reports 1,550 new Covid-19 cases, 207 deaths in last 24 hours
Delhi logged 1,550 new Covid-19 cases and 207 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the city's cases tally to 1,418,418 and death toll to 23,409.
Over 10 million people inoculated in 18 to 44 age group: Govt
More than 10 million people between 18 and 44 years of age have been jabbed against Covid-19 under the third phase of the vaccinations, the government said.
Jharkhand CM says 'severe shortage' of Covid-19 vaccines
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren said that there is a "severe shortage" of Covid-19 vaccines in the state. He also said that stocks remain for only three days to inoculate beneficiaries in the 18 to 44 age group, reports PTI.
RDIF, Panacea Biotec announce launch of Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine production in India
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Panacea Biotec, one of the leading vaccine makers in India, announced the launch of production of the Russian Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine.
Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren meets with state ministers over Covid-19 situation
Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren held a meeting with state ministers over the Covid-19 situation, reports ANI.
Covid-19 lockdown in Bihar extended by a week till June 1: CM Nitish Kumar
Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar said that the Covid-19 lockdown in the state has been extended by a week till June 1. He also highlighted that the lockdown has had an effect and the number of cases is decreasing in the state.
All vaccination sites for 18 to 44 age group , Covaxin centres for people above 45 closed in Delhi,
Delhi's deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said that all Covid-19 vaccination centres for people between 18 and 44 years of age in the city, along with Covaxin centres for people over 45 years have been closed, reports PTI.
Case fatality rate (CFR) higher than national average at 18 states/UTs, Punjab reports the highest
Punjab, with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 2.4 per cent, tops the list of 18 states or Union territories where the CFR is higher than the national average of 1.14 per cent.
Active caseload continues to fall, currently at 10.17% of total positive cases
Active cases of Covid-19 fell by 84,683 cases in the last 24 hours and currently stands at 2,720,716, which is 10.17 per cent of total positive cases in the country. Also eight states add over 71 per cent to the active caseload.
10 states contribute 81% to India's new Covid-19 cases
Ten states contributed 81.08 per cent to the 222,315 new Covid-19 cases India reported in the last 24 hours. TN with 35,483 new cases added the most.
10 states account for 66.30% total Covid-19 vaccinations in India
India's Covid-19 vaccination drive has administered 196,051,962 doses of the vaccine so far. Ten states account for 66.30 per cent of the total vaccination.
5,424 cases of Mucormycosis reported in 18 states and UTs
"Till now, 5,424 cases of Mucormycosis reported in 18 States/UTs. Out of 5,424 cases, 4,556 patients have history of Covid-19 infection. 55% of the patients had diabetes," says Dr Harsh Vardhan.
India records 4,454 in a single day
India's Covid-19 tally rises by 222,315, pushing the caseload to reach 26,752,447. As many as 4,454 people succumbed to the viral disease and the total death toll now stands at 303,720.
Australia's Victoria state investigates two likely Covid-19 positive cases
Australia's second most populous state Victoria on Monday said it was investigating two suspected positive Covid-19 cases in Melbourne, which if confirmed would be the first community transmissions in the state in nearly three months, Reuters reported.
