Covid-19 LIVE: Rajasthan govt imposes three-tier lockdown from May 24 to June 8

India recorded 2,40,842 new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, taking the total tally of cases to 26,530,132. 3,741 fatalities were also recorded in the last 24 hours; the pandemic has claimed 2,99,266 lives so far.

Mucormycosis usually affects the nose, eye, and then moves on to the brain. The huge second wave of Covid-19 has driven a surge in cases of mucormycosis across the country. (Image used for representation). (PTI PHOTO.)

The Union government announced on Saturday that the second wave if Covid-19 is stabilising in the country, with only seven states that are reporting more than 10,000 cases and six states with 5,000-10,000 cases a day. However, states continue to extend Covid-19 lockdown amid a surge in the number of daily cases. Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Kerala, Karnataka, Telangana, Mizoram, Andhra Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh have all extended ongoing curbs. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) said on Sunday that at least 420 doctors from all over the country have succumbed to Covid-19 during the second wave. Delhi-NCR reported 100 deaths of doctors, Bihar recorded 96, and Uttar Pradesh 41. 747 doctors had succumbed to the first wave of Covid-19. As cases continue to decline the national capital is gearing up to conduct its sixth zero survey once lockdown restrictions are lifted. The total sample size for this round of zero survey has been fixed at 28,000.

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• 23 May 2021, 10:48:13 PM IST

  Punjab logs 5,094 new Covid-19 cases, 172 deaths in last 24 hours

  With 5,094 new Covid-19 cases and 172 deaths in last 24 hours, Punjab's cases tally reached 538,994 and the death toll reached 13,281, reports ANI.

• 23 May 2021, 10:46:05 PM IST

  Madhya Pradesh reports 3,375 new Covid-19 cases, 75 deaths in last 24 hours

  Madhya Pradesh reported 3,375 new Covid-19 cases and 75 deaths in the last 24 hours as the state's cases tally reached 764,338, reports ANI.

• 23 May 2021, 09:30:58 PM IST

  Rajasthan government imposes three-tier lockdown from May 24 to June 8

  Rajasthan chief minister Adhok Gehlot imposed a three-tier lockdown in the state between May 24 and June 8, reports ANI.

• 23 May 2021, 09:06:11 PM IST

  West Bengal logs 18,422 new Covid-19 cases, 156 deaths in last 24 hours

  West Bengal reported 18,422 new Covid-19 cases and 156 deaths in the last 24 hours. So far, 1,248,668 people have tested positive for the disease in the state, reports ANI.

• 23 May 2021, 08:37:40 PM IST

  Maharashtra records 26,672 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours; 594 deaths take toll to 88,620

  Maharashtra on Sunday reported 26,672 new cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) and 594 deaths in the last 24 hours, which pushed the state’s cases tally to 5,579,897 and the death toll to 88,620.

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• 23 May 2021, 07:36:05 PM IST

  Karnataka reports over 25,000 new Covid-19 cases, 626 deaths

  Karnataka reported 25,979 new Covid-19 cases and 626 fatalities taking the state's tally to 2,424,904 and the death toll to 25,282.

• 23 May 2021, 07:26:14 PM IST

  Over 2.2 million vials of Remdesivir given to states, UTs for May 23 to 30

  Union minister Sadananda Gowda said that states, UTs have been allotted 2.2 million vials of the Remdesivir drug for usage between May 23 and 30. So far, 9.8 million vials have been allotted to states.

• 23 May 2021, 05:34:46 PM IST

  Haryana extends Covid-19 restrictions by a week until 5am on May 31

  The Haryana state government extended the Covid-19 related restrictions in the state by a week until 5am on May 31 with some relaxations.

• 23 May 2021, 05:31:56 PM IST

  Moderna refuses to send Covid-19 vaccines to Punjab, will only deal with Centre: Punjab official

  Punjab's nodal officer for vaccination Vikas Garg said that vaccine maker Moderna has refused to send Covid-19 shots directly to the state and has said that they will deal only with the centre.

• 23 May 2021, 03:53:36 PM IST

  Puducherry logs 1,448 new Covid-19 cases, 34 deaths, active caseload above 16,000

  Puducherry recorded 1,448 new Covid-19 cases and 34 related deaths as the cases tally reached 96,060 and the death toll climbed to 1,359, reports PTI.

• 23 May 2021, 03:37:53 PM IST

  States, UTs given over 218 million Covid-19 vaccine doses free of cost

  The central government said that the states and Union territories have so far received more than 218 million doses of the Covid-19 vaccine for free of cost and are also expected to receive 40,650 doses in the next three days.

• 23 May 2021, 02:55:35 PM IST

  Delhi reports 1,649 new Covid-19 cases, 189 deaths in last 24 hours

  Delhi recorded 1,649 new Covid-19 cases and 189 deaths in the last 24 hours. Daily positivity rate was 2.42 per cent.

• 23 May 2021, 02:43:47 PM IST

  Over 15,000MT medical oxygen delivered to 14 states via Oxygen Express trains: Ministry of Railways

  The ministry of railways said that Assam got its first oxygen express train with 80MT medical oxygen and so far over 15,000MT of medical oxygen has been delivered across 14 states, reports ANI.

• 23 May 2021, 02:01:46 PM IST

  Delhi halts Covid-19 vaccination drive for 18-44 year olds

  Delhi followed in the path of Maharashtra and Karnataka and suspended vaccination drive for those within the age group of 18-44, reported ANI.

• 23 May 2021, 01:44:53 PM IST

  Maharashtra stops inoculating 18-44 year olds owing to shortage of vaccine

  Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray said during an interaction with paediatricians that state-wide Covid-19 inoculation for those within the ages of 18-44 has been stopped due to the shortage of Covid-19 vaccines.

• 23 May 2021, 01:18:07 PM IST

  Delhi extends Covid-19 lockdown by a week

  Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal extended the ongoing lockdown in Delhi by a week more, adding that unlocking measures will be initiated from May 31 if citizens continue to abide by the norms and Covid-19 cases in the capital continue to fall.

• 23 May 2021, 11:54:51 AM IST

  India conducted highest number of Covid-19 tests in the last 24 hours

• 23 May 2021, 11:09:49 AM IST

  Karnataka halts Covid-19 vaccination drive for 18-44 due to shortage

  Karnataka halted the ongoing vaccination drive for those within the age of 18-44 owing to a shortage in vaccines, ANI reported on Sunday. However, state Covid front line workers, vulnerable group, and priority groups within this age bracket will continue to be vaccinated.

• 23 May 2021, 10:06:02 AM IST

  China reports 19 new Covid-19 cases, death toll remains unchanged

  China reported 19 cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, reported Reuters. Marking an increase from the 10 cases it had reported a day before. However, no new deaths have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours.

• 23 May 2021, 09:32:06 AM IST

  India records 2,40,842 new cases of Covid-19, 3,741 deaths

  India reported 2,40,842 cases of Covid-19 on Sunday, the total tally now stands at 26,530,132. 3,741 deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours, the current death toll is now at 2,99,266

• 23 May 2021, 08:24:52 AM IST

  Brazil records 76,490 new cases of Covid-19, 1,899 deaths

  Brazil, the country with the third highest caseload in the world, reported 76,490 new cases of Covid-19, reported ANI. 1,899 deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours, Brazil has reported the second highest death toll in the world since the pandemic started.

• 23 May 2021, 07:19:39 AM IST

  Over 100 Covid-19 cases reported in Mt Everest, says guide

  An expert mountaineering guide told Associated Press that Covid-19 has affected over 100 climbers and support staff on Everest. A total of 408 foreign climbers have been issued permits to climb Everest this season by Nepal, they are to be aided by several hundred Sherpas and support staff who've been stationed at base camp since April.

• 23 May 2021, 06:08:37 AM IST

  BMC to shut vaccination drive across all centres today

  The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) announced on Twitter that all vaccination centres will be closed on Sunday.

• 23 May 2021, 06:05:41 AM IST

  New Covid-19 cases in US lowest since June

  US has recorded the lowest number of Covid-19 since June of last year. As cases and fatalities have dropped steadily this week pre-pandemic life is slowly resuming all over the US. Read More