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Highlights: Delhi Police chief asks cops to get vaccinated at the earliest
Globally, over 109 million people have been affected by the coronavirus, according to the John Hopkins University coronavirus tracker.
The coronavirus caseload in India has surpassed the 10.9 million mark, the total active cases in the country stands at 1.36 lakh with total 10.6 million recoveries, as per the health ministry's data. The country reported a significant development as all the states and Union Territories (UTs) recorded a decline in the number of active cases last month....Read More
On day 34 of the vaccination drive and around 9.2 million beneficiaries are closed to be vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19).
With the rise in the new mutant strains of Covid-19, the government on Wednesday issued new travel rules and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for international travellers to restrict the spread of UK, South African and Brazil virus variants.
Globally, over 109 million people have been affected by the coronavirus, according to the John Hopkins University coronavirus tracker. As per, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres around 130 countries have not received a single dose of Covid-19 vaccines. Slamming the 'uneven and unfair' distribution of the vaccines, he said, 10 countries have administered 75 per cent of all the vaccines. The third lockdown in the UK has helped in controlling the proliferation of the virus, as per a study, but the prevalence of the cases still remains high. UK PM Boris Johnson is eyeing a cautious approach to re-opening the economy.
Delhi Police chief asks cops to get vaccinated at the earliest
Delhi Police commissioner S N Shrivastava asked personnel of Delhi police on Thursday to get vaccinated against Covid-19 at the earliest, adding that the vaccine has no side effects, reported PTI. Shrivastava asked cops to get vaccinated in any of the 308 vaccination centres in Delhi without waiting for the requisite SMS.
Punjab extends last date for Covid-19 vaccination for healthcare workers
Punjab on Thursday extended the last date for Covid-19 vaccination from February 19-to February 25, for the state's healthcare workers, reported news agency ANI.
Municipal commissioner Iqbal Chahal releases new Covid-19 guidelines for Mumbai
3 districts in Maharashtra ordered to declare containment zones
Maharashtra Chief Secretary Sanjay Kumar directed district collectors of three districts of Amaravati, Yavatmal, and Akola to declare containment zones in the areas having a high number of Covid-19 patients.
Karnataka reported 406 new Covid-19 cases, 6 deaths
Karnataka recorded 406 new cases of Covid-19 on Thursday, taking the state wide tally to 9,46,860. 6 deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours, the current death toll is now at 12,282, reported ANI.
Maharashtra records 5,427 new cases of Covid-19, 38 fatalities
Maharashtra recorded 5,427 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, pushing the state wide toll to 2,081,520. 38 fatalities were also recorded in the last 24 hours, the death toll now stands at 51,669. The capital city of Mumbai recorded 736 new cases, and 4 deaths.
Maharashtra puts Yavatmal district under restrictions due to rising Covid-19 cases
Yavatmal district is being put under restrictions due to the rising number of Covid-19 cases, said district collector MD Singh, reported ANI. He added that the restrictions should not be confused with a lockdown. Restaurants, function halls have been allowed to operate. Marriage ceremonies are allowed with less than 50% capacity of people, assembly of 5 or more people is not allowed.
Malaysia records 2,712 new Covid-19 cases, 25 new deaths
Malaysia on Wednesday recorded 2,712 new cases of Covid-19, pushing the tally of infections to 274,875. 25 deaths were also reported in the same time period, the death toll now stands at 1,030, reported Reuters.
UP records 81 new cases of Covid-19, 2 fatalities
Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday reported 81 new cases of Covid-19, the state wide tally of infections now stands at 6,02,490. 2 deaths were also recorded which pushed the death toll to 8,709, reported PTI.
PM Modi addresses workshop on Covid-19 management
The Prime Minister on Thursday addressed a workshop on Covid-19 management attended by 9 neighbouring countries. He pushed for greater cooperation and integration amongst South Asian countries for tackling any future pandemics.
Thailand to start human trials for Covid-19 vaccine
Thailand's second indigenous vaccine is all set to start its human trials, officials told Reuters on Wednesday. The vaccine is being developed by Thailand's Chulalongkorn University, and has had a successful trial in mice and monkeys, it is due to be tested on humans in late April or early May.
Czech Republic reports record number of serious Covid-19 cases
The Czech Republic reported a record number of Covid patients hospitalised in serious condition - 1,227 - on Thursday, as the country's capacity to care for such cases dwindled, reports Reuters.
Russia logs 13,447 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Russia on Thursday reported 13,447 new Covid-19 cases, including 1,950 in Moscow, pushing the national infection tally to 4,125,598 since the pandemic began, reports Reuters.
Covid-19 deaths in Africa close to 100,000 after second wave
Africa's total reported death toll from Covid-19 was approaching 100,000 on Thursday, a fraction of those reported on other continents but rising fast as a second wave of infections overwhelms hospitals, reports Reuters.
Telangana records 163 new Covid-19 cases
Telangana recorded 163 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the caseload to 2,97,113, while two deaths pushed the toll to 1,622, the government said on Thursday, reports PTI.
Study reveals mutation in spike protein makes coronavirus 8 times more infectious
The D614G mutation in the spike protein of the novel coronavirus renders it up to eight times more infectious in human cells than the initial virus that originated in China, according to a study, reports PTI. Read more
India's Bharat Biotech in process for Covid vaccine approval from 40 countries
India's Bharat Biotech is in the process of filing regulatory documents for approval of its Covid-19 vaccine, COVAXIN, in more than 40 countries, the company told Reuters late on Wednesday, reports Reuters.
No new Covid-19 case in Arunchal since 2 days
Arunachal Pradesh has not reported any Covid-19 case in the past two days, a senior health department official said on Thursday, reports PTI.
Nepal approves Chinese Covid vaccine Vero Cell for emergency use
Nepal on Thursday approved the Chinese Covid-19 vaccine Vero Cell for emergency use, a government official told Reuters, the second shot to be cleared after the AstraZeneca product, reports Reuters.
Maharashtra minister Jayant Patil tests Covid-19 positive
Maharashtra water resources minister and state NCP chief Jayant Patil on Thursday said he has tested positive for coronavirus, reports PTI.
Mizoram reports 3 new Covid-19 cases
Three more persons have tested positive for Covid-19 in Mizoram, taking the tally in the state to 4,399, an official said on Thursday, reports PTI.
India reports 12,881 new Covid-19 cases, 101 deaths in last 24 hours
India reported 12,881 new Covid-19 cases and 101 deaths in last 24 hours. The total Covid-19 tally of the country has crossed 10.95 million, as per the health ministry data
Over 50% patients with severe Covid-19 report damage to heart
Around 50 per cent of patients who have been hospitalised with severe Covid-19 and who show raised levels of a protein called troponin cause damage to their hearts, reports ANI.
Russia's Sputnik V Covid vaccine to reach Mexico this week
A first shipment of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against Covid-19 could reach Mexico as soon as Saturday, Mexico's Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez Gatell said on Wednesday, reports Reuters.
Mexico police arrests 6 for Covid-19 vaccines trafficking
Police in northern Mexico arrested six people Wednesday for allegedly trafficking in fake coronavirus vaccines, reports AP.
