Coronavirus LIVE: Navy's Seniormost Submariner Vice Admiral Srikant Passes Away Due To COVID-19 Related Complications
Coronavirus LIVE: India is quickly moving towards the psychological one-crore-cases milestone, and continues to be the second worst-hit after the US. Only 22,065 new coronavirus cases were recorded in the past 24 hours taking the overall tally to 99,06,165 on Tuesday as 354 deaths were also reported, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. Check the latest updates related to Coronavirus (Covid-19) here.
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Supreme Court observes that doctors engaged in COVID19 duty are working continuously and suggested that they must be given a break after continuous service.
A Bench of SC was hearing a suo motu case pertaining to the management of COVID-19 crisis and mishandling of dead bodies.
A Bench of SC was hearing a suo motu case pertaining to the management of COVID-19 crisis and mishandling of dead bodies.
Delhi begins training of health workers for Covid vaccination drive
The mammoth task of training health care workers for the Covid-19 vaccination drive has begun in the national capital, as the country eyes the rollout of the vaccines after they get accelerated approval from the drug regulator.
The mammoth task of training health care workers for the Covid-19 vaccination drive has begun in the national capital, as the country eyes the rollout of the vaccines after they get accelerated approval from the drug regulator.
Centres assures SC it will consider granting break to doctors engaged in COVID-19 duty as suggested by top court
Navy's seniormost submariner Vice Admiral Srikant passed away due to COVID19 related complications in Delhi last night. He was Director-General of Project Seabird & had earlier held appointments of Inspector General Nuclear Safety & Commandant of NDC: Indian Navy officials
Active & recovered cases : Till now, 94,22,636 people have recovered, and over 34,477 in the last 24 hours. Currently, there are 3,39,820 active cases. The recovery rate stands at 94.98 per cent, and the fatality rate is 1.45 per cent.
India Moving Towards 1 Cr Milestone In Covid-19 Cases
India is quickly moving towards the psychological one-crore-cases milestone, and continues to be the second worst-hit after the US. India's overall tally is 99,06,165 after the single day spike of only 22,065 new coronavirus cases.
India is quickly moving towards the psychological one-crore-cases milestone, and continues to be the second worst-hit after the US. India's overall tally is 99,06,165 after the single day spike of only 22,065 new coronavirus cases.
UPDATE | Covid-19 Cases In India With 22,065 new COVID19 infections, India's total cases rise to 99,06,165
With 354 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,43,709. Total active cases at 3,39,820
Total discharged cases at 94,22,636 with 34,477 new discharges in the last 24 hours.
With 354 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,43,709. Total active cases at 3,39,820
Total discharged cases at 94,22,636 with 34,477 new discharges in the last 24 hours.
India has managed to flip the supply situation on face masks, going from suffering a shortage of the product to now having a surplus stock of surgical and N95 masks.
The oversupply is such that at least 50 percent of companies engaged in the business will likely down shutters – some already have plans to do so, according to reports.
The oversupply is such that at least 50 percent of companies engaged in the business will likely down shutters – some already have plans to do so, according to reports.
India has managed to flip the supply situation on face masks, going from suffering a shortage of the product to now having a surplus stock of surgical and N95 masks.
The oversupply is such that at least 50 percent of companies engaged in the business will likely down shutters – some already have plans to do so, according to reports.
The oversupply is such that at least 50 percent of companies engaged in the business will likely down shutters – some already have plans to do so, according to reports.
The daily new COVID-19 cases fell below 30,000 for the third time this month taking India's virus caseload to 98.84 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 93.88 lakh, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 98,84,100 with 27,071 infections being reported in a day. The death toll rose to 1,43,355 with 336 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The total coronavirus cases mounted to 98,84,100 with 27,071 infections being reported in a day. The death toll rose to 1,43,355 with 336 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested late Sunday that senior White House officials would wait longer for COVID-19 vaccines hours after media outlets reported senior officials were to receive doses within 10 days.
Late Sunday night, Trump said on Twitter he had asked for an "adjustment" to be made to the plans to vaccinate White House officials.
Late Sunday night, Trump said on Twitter he had asked for an "adjustment" to be made to the plans to vaccinate White House officials.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, warned on Sunday that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.
"Sadly, the next four to six months could be the worst of the pandemic. The IHME (Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation) forecast shows over 200,000 additional deaths. If we would follow the rules, in terms of wearing masks and not mixing, we could avoid a large percentage of those deaths," Gates, the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, told CNN.
"Sadly, the next four to six months could be the worst of the pandemic. The IHME (Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation) forecast shows over 200,000 additional deaths. If we would follow the rules, in terms of wearing masks and not mixing, we could avoid a large percentage of those deaths," Gates, the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, told CNN.
JUST IN Total confirmed COVID-19 cases in India have risen to 98,84,100, according to the latest update from the Union Health Ministry. The reported active COVID-19 cases in India stand at 3,52,586. The death toll in India due to the novel coronavirus pandemic has surged to 1,43,355.As many as 93,88,159 COVID-19 patients have been cured and discharged so far.
The first COVID-19 vaccines landed on Canadian soil on Sunday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, and some Canadians are expected to roll up their sleeves for a shot as soon as Monday.
Canada and the United States are set this week to become the first Western nations after the UK to begin inoculations with the newly approved vaccine.
Canada and the United States are set this week to become the first Western nations after the UK to begin inoculations with the newly approved vaccine.
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, and other top U.S. officials will be offered the newly approved COVID-19 vaccine beginning on Monday as part of a plan aimed at ensuring the continuity of government, a source familiar with the plans said.
33 more people test positive for #COVID19 in Nagaland, pushing tally to 11,709; number of active cases stands at 631: Health and Family Welfare Minister S Pangnyu Phom
73 fresh COVID19 cases reported in Assam, today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 2,14,657. Total numbers of active and discharges cases are 3,481 and 2,10,171 respectively. Death toll 1002. (ANI)
73 fresh COVID19 cases reported in Assam, today. The total number of positive cases in the state rises to 2,14,657. Total numbers of active and discharges cases are 3,481 and 2,10,171 respectively. Death toll 1002. (ANI)
The statement of Kerala CM that #COVID19 vaccine will be free in the state is a clear breach of model code of conduct. BJP has given a complaint to the Election Commission on this: Kerala BJP President K Surendran
4 deaths and 490 fresh COVID19 cases reported in Uttarakhand today. The total number of positive cases is 82,429, recovered cases 73,818, active cases 6,293; death toll 1,355
4,698 fresh positive cases and 5,258 recoveries reported in Kerala today. Total numbers of active and recovered cases are 59,438 and 6,07,119 respectively.
According to health ministry, India’s active caseload has fallen to 3.62% of total active cases. India has reported more daily recoveries than daily new cases during past 24 hrs. Trend of more daily recoveries than daily cases has led to contraction of active caseload which is at 3,56,546.
Puducherry reports 0 deaths for second day in a row, 49 new cases of COVID-19
With zero COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, Puducherry reported no casualties for the second day in a row.
It reported 49 new cases in the last 24 hours, making the total count rise to 37,492, the Puducherry Directorate of Health and Family Welfare stated on Sunday.
With zero COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours, Puducherry reported no casualties for the second day in a row.
It reported 49 new cases in the last 24 hours, making the total count rise to 37,492, the Puducherry Directorate of Health and Family Welfare stated on Sunday.
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij, who had tested positive for coronavirus recently, has been shifted to the PGIMS hospital at Rohtak from the civil hospital here after he complained of discomfort, doctors said on Sunday.
Ambala's Civil Surgeon Dr. Kuldeep Singh said a team of doctors at the Rohtak hospital was monitoring his condition.
Ambala's Civil Surgeon Dr. Kuldeep Singh said a team of doctors at the Rohtak hospital was monitoring his condition.
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij, who had tested positive for coronavirus recently, has been shifted to the PGIMS hospital at Rohtak from the civil hospital here after he complained of discomfort, doctors said on Sunday.
Ambala's Civil Surgeon Dr. Kuldeep Singh said a team of doctors at the Rohtak hospital was monitoring his condition.
Ambala's Civil Surgeon Dr. Kuldeep Singh said a team of doctors at the Rohtak hospital was monitoring his condition.
The COVID-19 tally in Thane district of Maharashtra has gone up to 2,35,798 with the addition of 437 new cases, an official said on Sunday.
The death count due to coronavirus in the district has risen to 5,809 after eight more people succumbed to the infection, he said.
As of now, there are 6,339 active COVID-19 cases in the district, while 2,23,650 patients have recovered, the official said.
The COVID-19 recovery rate in the district is 94.85 per cent, while the mortalityrate is 2.46 per cent.
The death count due to coronavirus in the district has risen to 5,809 after eight more people succumbed to the infection, he said.
As of now, there are 6,339 active COVID-19 cases in the district, while 2,23,650 patients have recovered, the official said.
The COVID-19 recovery rate in the district is 94.85 per cent, while the mortalityrate is 2.46 per cent.
The COVID-19 tally in Thane district of Maharashtra has gone up to 2,35,798 with the addition of 437 new cases, an official said on Sunday.
The death count due to coronavirus in the district has risen to 5,809 after eight more people succumbed to the infection, he said.
As of now, there are 6,339 active COVID-19 cases in the district, while 2,23,650 patients have recovered, the official said.
The COVID-19 recovery rate in the district is 94.85 per cent, while the mortalityrate is 2.46 per cent.
The death count due to coronavirus in the district has risen to 5,809 after eight more people succumbed to the infection, he said.
As of now, there are 6,339 active COVID-19 cases in the district, while 2,23,650 patients have recovered, the official said.
The COVID-19 recovery rate in the district is 94.85 per cent, while the mortalityrate is 2.46 per cent.
With 30,254 new COVID-19 infections, India's total cases rose to 98,57,029 on Sunday. The country recorded 391 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,43,019. Total active cases in India stands at 3,56,546. The number of recovered cases are at 93,57,464 with 33,136 new discharges in the last 24 hours.
Initial doses of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine will be delivered to the United States from Monday morning, said General Gustave Perna, head of the Donald Trump-led administration's Operation Warp Speed, on Saturday.
The Hill quoted Perna as saying that 145 distribution sites will receive the vaccine on Monday, 425 sites on Tuesday, and 66 sites on Wednesday.
The first shipments of Pfizer and BioNTech''s Covid-19 vaccine will leave Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, reported CNN.
The Hill quoted Perna as saying that 145 distribution sites will receive the vaccine on Monday, 425 sites on Tuesday, and 66 sites on Wednesday.
The first shipments of Pfizer and BioNTech''s Covid-19 vaccine will leave Kalamazoo, Michigan, on Sunday, reported CNN.
Only 100 people per "session" are likely to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the centre has said in a document that explores how best to deploy the vaccine whenever it is available. The number of people per "session" may go up to 200 if logistics allow, the government has said. It said states and union territories can fix the days for vaccination.
"Conduct of the vaccination process [will be] similar to the election process," the Health Ministry said in the document, "COVID-19 Vaccines Operational Guidelines".
"Conduct of the vaccination process [will be] similar to the election process," the Health Ministry said in the document, "COVID-19 Vaccines Operational Guidelines".
The number of COVID-19 cases in Bihar has increased to 2,42,747 as 596 more people tested positive for the virus. As per the bulletin issued by the Health Department, 5 people passed away due to COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, Gujarat recorded 1,204 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 2,26,508.
Meanwhile, Gujarat recorded 1,204 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 2,26,508.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday (December 12) announced that the citizens in the state will be provided the COVID-19 vaccine free of cost. The state reported 5,949 positive cases in the last 24 hours.
Radhakrishnan visited Royapuram Shaik Maistry Street and distributed masks to residents and street vendors. The civic authorities in all zones of Greater Chennai Corporation have been asked to advise the residents to wear face masks and help the administration reduce COVID-19 positivity.
Tamil Nadu health secretary Dr J Radhakrishnan on Saturday (December 12) launched a campaign to promote mandatory wearing of face masks at places in Chennai where people gather in large numbers, to help reduce COVID-19 positivity.
Maharashtra reported 4,259 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per the state's Health Department. 3,949 people have been discharged while 80 have lost their lives. The active cases in the state stand at 73,542.
Maharashtra's Health Department issued a bulletin which read, "Currently 5,25,623 people are in home quarantine and 4,500 people are in institutional quarantine."
Maharashtra's Health Department issued a bulletin which read, "Currently 5,25,623 people are in home quarantine and 4,500 people are in institutional quarantine."
Andhra Pradesh reported 510 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The total number of cases in the state is 8,75,025 as per the Health Department. The active cases stand at 5,078, a report in ANI said.
Kerala has reported 5,949 new COVID-19 positive cases while 5,268 have recovered.
Kerala has reported 5,949 new COVID-19 positive cases while 5,268 have recovered.
Uttar Pradesh reported 1,520 new COVID-19 cases on Friday (December 11). 1,761 patients have been discharged while 32 have died due to the virus. The total number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 20,091.
Chinese Covid Vaccine's Trial Temporarily Suspended In Peru After Volunteer Faces Neurological Problems
Lima: Clinical trials of a vaccine made by Chinese drug giant Sinopharm have been temporarily suspended in Peru after neurological problems were detected in one of the volunteers.
The National Institute of Health said that it had decided to interrupt the trial after a volunteer had difficulty moving their arms, according to local media.
"Several days ago we signaled, as we are required, to the regulatory authorities that one of our participants (in trials) presented neurological symptoms which could correspond to a condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome," said chief researcher German Malaga, AFP reported.
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare and non-contagious disorder which affects the movement of the arms and legs. Peru declared a temporary health emergency in five regions in June last year following multiple cases.
Peru's clinical trials for the Sinopharm vaccine were going to conclude this week, after testing was undertaken involving around 12,000 people.
Lima: Clinical trials of a vaccine made by Chinese drug giant Sinopharm have been temporarily suspended in Peru after neurological problems were detected in one of the volunteers.
The National Institute of Health said that it had decided to interrupt the trial after a volunteer had difficulty moving their arms, according to local media.
"Several days ago we signaled, as we are required, to the regulatory authorities that one of our participants (in trials) presented neurological symptoms which could correspond to a condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome," said chief researcher German Malaga, AFP reported.
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare and non-contagious disorder which affects the movement of the arms and legs. Peru declared a temporary health emergency in five regions in June last year following multiple cases.
Peru's clinical trials for the Sinopharm vaccine were going to conclude this week, after testing was undertaken involving around 12,000 people.
Chinese Covid Vaccine's Trial Temporarily Suspended In Peru After Volunteer Faces Neurological Problems
Lima: Clinical trials of a vaccine made by Chinese drug giant Sinopharm have been temporarily suspended in Peru after neurological problems were detected in one of the volunteers.
The National Institute of Health said that it had decided to interrupt the trial after a volunteer had difficulty moving their arms, according to local media.
"Several days ago we signaled, as we are required, to the regulatory authorities that one of our participants (in trials) presented neurological symptoms which could correspond to a condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome," said chief researcher German Malaga, AFP reported.
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare and non-contagious disorder which affects the movement of the arms and legs. Peru declared a temporary health emergency in five regions in June last year following multiple cases.
Peru's clinical trials for the Sinopharm vaccine were going to conclude this week, after testing was undertaken involving around 12,000 people.
Lima: Clinical trials of a vaccine made by Chinese drug giant Sinopharm have been temporarily suspended in Peru after neurological problems were detected in one of the volunteers.
The National Institute of Health said that it had decided to interrupt the trial after a volunteer had difficulty moving their arms, according to local media.
"Several days ago we signaled, as we are required, to the regulatory authorities that one of our participants (in trials) presented neurological symptoms which could correspond to a condition called Guillain-Barre syndrome," said chief researcher German Malaga, AFP reported.
Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare and non-contagious disorder which affects the movement of the arms and legs. Peru declared a temporary health emergency in five regions in June last year following multiple cases.
Peru's clinical trials for the Sinopharm vaccine were going to conclude this week, after testing was undertaken involving around 12,000 people.
442 case fatalities reported in the past 24 hours. 10 states/UTs account for 78.05% of new deaths. Maharashtra saw maximum casualties (87). Delhi & West Bengal follow with 60 & 50 daily deaths, respectively. For the last 7 days, daily deaths have been below the 500-mark: Ministry of Health.
"Daily new recoveries recorded in the country have been more than the daily cases registered since the last 15 days. Rising recoveries have also improved the recovery rate to 94.89% today. 74.46% of new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 states/UTs. Kerala has reported the maximum number of single-day recoveries with 4,748 newly recovered cases": Ministry of Health & Family Welfare informed.
"We have seen several ups and downs this year and when we look back and think about the Covid Pandemic, we might not even believe it. However, the speed of recovery is good and things are getting back on track as fast as they had worsened," PM Narendra Modi said in his FICCI address.
Arunachal Pradesh has reported the highest-ever single-day recovery of Covid-19 patients as 424 people discharged from hospitals, taking the total number of cured persons to 16,163.
Puducherry reports has recorded 38 new Coronavirus cases, infection tally rises to 37,444: Officials informed.
Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya tests positive for Covid-19. She is asymptomatic and has isolated herself.
Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya tests positive for Covid-19. She is asymptomatic and has isolated herself.
Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya tests positive for Covid-19. She is asymptomatic and has isolated herself.
Pfizer's Covid Vaccine Free For All Americans, First Dose To Be Given In Less Than 24 Hrs: US Prez Donald Trump Announces.
New Delhi: Soon after the US Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorisation to Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine, US President Donald Trump shared the news with the American people through a televised address.
"Through our partnership with FedEx and UPS, we have already begun shipping the vaccine to every state and zip code in the country. The first vaccine will be administered in less than 24 hours," he said, adding that governors will decide who would receive the shots first in their states.
This development followed after a Washington Post report claimed that White House chief of staff Mark Meadows asked FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn to resign if his agency doesn’t approve Pfizer’s vaccine by the end of the day. The announcement which was supposed to happen the following day was then pushed up to Friday night after the threat.
New Delhi: Soon after the US Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorisation to Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine, US President Donald Trump shared the news with the American people through a televised address.
"Through our partnership with FedEx and UPS, we have already begun shipping the vaccine to every state and zip code in the country. The first vaccine will be administered in less than 24 hours," he said, adding that governors will decide who would receive the shots first in their states.
This development followed after a Washington Post report claimed that White House chief of staff Mark Meadows asked FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn to resign if his agency doesn’t approve Pfizer’s vaccine by the end of the day. The announcement which was supposed to happen the following day was then pushed up to Friday night after the threat.
Pfizer's Covid Vaccine Free For All Americans, First Dose To Be Given In Less Than 24 Hrs: US Prez Donald Trump Announces.
New Delhi: Soon after the US Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorisation to Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine, US President Donald Trump shared the news with the American people through a televised address.
"Through our partnership with FedEx and UPS, we have already begun shipping the vaccine to every state and zip code in the country. The first vaccine will be administered in less than 24 hours," he said, adding that governors will decide who would receive the shots first in their states.
This development followed after a Washington Post report claimed that White House chief of staff Mark Meadows asked FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn to resign if his agency doesn’t approve Pfizer’s vaccine by the end of the day. The announcement which was supposed to happen the following day was then pushed up to Friday night after the threat.
New Delhi: Soon after the US Food and Drug Administration gave emergency use authorisation to Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine, US President Donald Trump shared the news with the American people through a televised address.
"Through our partnership with FedEx and UPS, we have already begun shipping the vaccine to every state and zip code in the country. The first vaccine will be administered in less than 24 hours," he said, adding that governors will decide who would receive the shots first in their states.
This development followed after a Washington Post report claimed that White House chief of staff Mark Meadows asked FDA commissioner Stephen Hahn to resign if his agency doesn’t approve Pfizer’s vaccine by the end of the day. The announcement which was supposed to happen the following day was then pushed up to Friday night after the threat.
Telangana had reported 635 new Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths and 565 recoveries, on 11th December.
Total cases in the state are 2,77,151 while Active cases are 7,670. Total recoveries have been 2,67,992 while death toll reached 1,489.
Total cases in the state are 2,77,151 while Active cases are 7,670. Total recoveries have been 2,67,992 while death toll reached 1,489.
Single Day Rise Of 30,006 New Cases Takes India's Covid-19 Caseload To 98,26,775
Union Health Ministery informed on Saturday that 30,006 new infections have taken India's Covid-19 caseload to 98,26,775. 442 fatalities have pushed death toll to 1,42,628.
Active cases in country stand at 3,59,819 while 93,24,328 people have recovered so far.
Union Health Ministery informed on Saturday that 30,006 new infections have taken India's Covid-19 caseload to 98,26,775. 442 fatalities have pushed death toll to 1,42,628.
Active cases in country stand at 3,59,819 while 93,24,328 people have recovered so far.
US FDA Gives Pfizer Covid Vaccine Emergency Use Authorisation
The US Food and Drug Administration has given the Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine emergency use authorisation.
This makes the United States of America the fourth country to do so after the UK, Bahrain and Canada.
The US Food and Drug Administration has given the Pfizer-BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine emergency use authorisation.
This makes the United States of America the fourth country to do so after the UK, Bahrain and Canada.
WHO Reveals 1 Billion Covid Vaccine Doses Secured For Low & Middle-Income Nations
The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured that almost 1 billion doses of leading Covid-19 vaccine candidates have been secured as part of its 'COVAX' programme to provide vaccines for low and middle-income countries.
At a Geneva press conference, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that 189 countries were participating in the programme.
WHO expects to make decisions on whether to give emergency use approval to vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca in the coming weeks.
The approval could allow a vaccine to be available in some countries where national medical regulators are yet to evaluate it.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured that almost 1 billion doses of leading Covid-19 vaccine candidates have been secured as part of its 'COVAX' programme to provide vaccines for low and middle-income countries.
At a Geneva press conference, WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that 189 countries were participating in the programme.
WHO expects to make decisions on whether to give emergency use approval to vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca in the coming weeks.
The approval could allow a vaccine to be available in some countries where national medical regulators are yet to evaluate it.
If govt wants to talks to farmers it should convey that formally: BKU
If the government wants to talk to farmer leaders that should be formally conveyed like in previous occasions, said Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday, asserting that anything less than scrapping of the new agri laws won't be accepted.
"They (government) should first tell us when and where they want to meet us as they did for previous formal talks. If they invite us for talks, we will discuss that with our coordination committee and then take a decision," Tikait told PTI.
If the government wants to talk to farmer leaders that should be formally conveyed like in previous occasions, said Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Friday, asserting that anything less than scrapping of the new agri laws won't be accepted.
"They (government) should first tell us when and where they want to meet us as they did for previous formal talks. If they invite us for talks, we will discuss that with our coordination committee and then take a decision," Tikait told PTI.
Chandigarh today reported 92 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total positive cases to 18,502, says Health Department, UT-Chandigarh. A total of 17,365 patients recovered from the infection till date, the death toll is currently at 299. Active cases stand at 838.
Veteran Bollywood star Neetu Kapoor has tested negative for COVID-19, her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni said on Friday. Taking to Instagram, Sahni posted a picture with the actor and expressed gratitude to all those who prayed for the good health of her mother.
“Thank you for all your good wishes and prayers. My mother has tested COVID negative today,” Sahni wrote.
“Thank you for all your good wishes and prayers. My mother has tested COVID negative today,” Sahni wrote.
Covid vaccine update: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed that while a vaccine against Covid-19 was just about a month away, the infectious virus had already been contained in the state.
Covid vaccine update: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath claimed that while a vaccine against Covid-19 was just about a month away, the infectious virus had already been contained in the state.
India had recorded a daily rise of 26,567 cases on December 8th. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 92,90,834 on Friday, pushing the national recovery rate to 94.84 per cent. The COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.45 per cent. The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 4 lakh for the fifth consecutive day. There are 3,63,749 active coronavirus infections in the country which comprise 3.71per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for coronavirus
US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for Covid-19, she said Thursday, joining the list of well-known names to have contracted the virus as it has spread around the world.
"I want to let you all know that I tested positive for Covid-19. Fortunately, I'm feeling fine right now," DeGeneres said on Instagram. "Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified."
US talk show host Ellen DeGeneres has tested positive for Covid-19, she said Thursday, joining the list of well-known names to have contracted the virus as it has spread around the world.
"I want to let you all know that I tested positive for Covid-19. Fortunately, I'm feeling fine right now," DeGeneres said on Instagram. "Anyone who has been in close contact with me has been notified."
With 29,398 new COVID19 infections, India's total cases rise to 97,96,770.India recorded 414 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,42,186 .Total active Covid cases in the country stands at 3,63,749.
Total discharged cases at 92,90,834 with 37,528 new discharges in the last 24 hours
Total discharged cases at 92,90,834 with 37,528 new discharges in the last 24 hours
Daily Covid deaths less than 500 during the past five days: Health ministry
The daily deaths due to COVID-19 have been less than 500 during the last five days, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday.
With 31,522 new COVID-19 infections reported in the last 24 hours, India's total cases have risen to 97,67,372, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The daily deaths due to COVID-19 have been less than 500 during the last five days, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday.
With 31,522 new COVID-19 infections reported in the last 24 hours, India's total cases have risen to 97,67,372, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Bengal Reports 46 More COVID Deaths, 2,801 New Cases
West Bengal's COVID-19 death toll went up to 8,916 after 46 people succumbed to the disease on Thursday, while 2,801 fresh cases of infection took the tally 5,13,752, the health department said in a bulletin here. The discharge rate of coronavirus patients in the state improved to 93.70 per cent after 2,951 recoveries were registered on Thursday.
West Bengal's COVID-19 death toll went up to 8,916 after 46 people succumbed to the disease on Thursday, while 2,801 fresh cases of infection took the tally 5,13,752, the health department said in a bulletin here. The discharge rate of coronavirus patients in the state improved to 93.70 per cent after 2,951 recoveries were registered on Thursday.
Despite questions about allergic reactions in two people who received the vaccine in Britain, US government advisory panel endorsed widespread use of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine Thursday, putting the country just one step away from launching an epic vaccination campaign against the outbreak that has killed close to 300,000 Americans.
With the Union government focusing on the immunisation programme when the Covid-19 vaccination process begins, experts on Thursday said people who are at higher risk of infections such as healthcare and frontline workers, followed by the elderly and those under 50 with comorbidities should be vaccinated first.
1,592 new COVID-19 cases in Rajasthan, toll touches 2,500
Fifteen more people succumbed to COVID-19 in Rajasthan, bringing the death toll to 2,500 on Thursday, while 1,592 fresh cases raised the infection count to 2,87,219 in the state, according to an official report.
Three new fatalities were reported from Jodhpur; two each from Ajmer, Jaipur and Kota, while Dausa, Dungarpur, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Pali and Udaipur registered one death each due to COVID-19, the report said.
Fifteen more people succumbed to COVID-19 in Rajasthan, bringing the death toll to 2,500 on Thursday, while 1,592 fresh cases raised the infection count to 2,87,219 in the state, according to an official report.
Three new fatalities were reported from Jodhpur; two each from Ajmer, Jaipur and Kota, while Dausa, Dungarpur, Ganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Pali and Udaipur registered one death each due to COVID-19, the report said.
Coronavirus In India LIVE: Telangana logs 643 new Covid cases, tally reaches 2.75L
Telangana reported 643 new Covid cases on Thursday taking the state's tally to 2,75,904.
During the last 24 hours Greater Hyderabad reported 109 new cases. Medchal Malkajgiri district saw the second highest number of new cases at 84 followed by Rangareddy (82), Warangal Urban (56), Karimnagar (38), Nalgonda (32) and Khammam (29).
Telangana reported 643 new Covid cases on Thursday taking the state's tally to 2,75,904.
During the last 24 hours Greater Hyderabad reported 109 new cases. Medchal Malkajgiri district saw the second highest number of new cases at 84 followed by Rangareddy (82), Warangal Urban (56), Karimnagar (38), Nalgonda (32) and Khammam (29).
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: UN chief says he'll take Covid-19 vaccine
When asked at a press conference here on Wednesday whether he will take a vaccine and if he would do it publicly, Guterres said: "I, of course, intend to receive the vaccine when it becomes available for me in whatever situation that will be justified for that. And obviously, I would have no doubt in doing it publicly."
When asked at a press conference here on Wednesday whether he will take a vaccine and if he would do it publicly, Guterres said: "I, of course, intend to receive the vaccine when it becomes available for me in whatever situation that will be justified for that. And obviously, I would have no doubt in doing it publicly."
Coronavirus In India LIVE: Kanpur emerges as key centre for Covid vaccine trials
Kanpur, which has witnessed a high virus load in the pandemic, is now emerging as a key centre for the trials of Covid-19 vaccines, being manufactured by various companies.
After successful human trials of two vaccines, one developed by Bharat Biotech and the other Russian Sputnik, the third vaccine -- Zydus Cadilla's vaccine ZyCov-D -- would be given to a set of healthy volunteers in Kanpur.
Kanpur, which has witnessed a high virus load in the pandemic, is now emerging as a key centre for the trials of Covid-19 vaccines, being manufactured by various companies.
After successful human trials of two vaccines, one developed by Bharat Biotech and the other Russian Sputnik, the third vaccine -- Zydus Cadilla's vaccine ZyCov-D -- would be given to a set of healthy volunteers in Kanpur.
Coronavirus In India LIVE: 31k New Cases Reported In India
With 31,522 new COVID19 infections, India's total cases rise to 97,67,372
With 412 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,41,772. Total active cases at 3,72,293
Total discharged cases at 92,53,306 with 37,725 new discharges in the last 24 hours
With 31,522 new COVID19 infections, India's total cases rise to 97,67,372
With 412 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,41,772. Total active cases at 3,72,293
Total discharged cases at 92,53,306 with 37,725 new discharges in the last 24 hours
Oxford Covid vaccine safe, protects against disease: Lancet
The first full results from interim analysis has confirmed that the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine has an acceptable safety profile and is efficacious against symptomatic the Coronavirus caused disease, with only three out of 23,745 participants experiencing serious adverse events.
The results are the first full peer-reviewed efficacy results to be published for a COVID-19 vaccine, and are published in The Lancet.
The first full results from interim analysis has confirmed that the Oxford Covid-19 vaccine has an acceptable safety profile and is efficacious against symptomatic the Coronavirus caused disease, with only three out of 23,745 participants experiencing serious adverse events.
The results are the first full peer-reviewed efficacy results to be published for a COVID-19 vaccine, and are published in The Lancet.
Global Covid-19 cases top 68 million: Johns Hopkins
The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 68 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.55 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 68 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.55 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
Retired HC Justice Karnan tests Covid positive
Retired High Court Judge C.S. Karnan has tested positive for coronavirus and his condition is stable, said a top official of Stanley Medical College.
Karnan was arrested by the police and is in jail in connection with his social media offensive videos/posts with objectionable comments and threats of sexual violence against judiciary officials and their family members. After he felt unwell, he was taken to the hospital by the jail authorities.
Retired High Court Judge C.S. Karnan has tested positive for coronavirus and his condition is stable, said a top official of Stanley Medical College.
Karnan was arrested by the police and is in jail in connection with his social media offensive videos/posts with objectionable comments and threats of sexual violence against judiciary officials and their family members. After he felt unwell, he was taken to the hospital by the jail authorities.
Telangana: The 64 foreign envoys seated for briefing, at Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad. They are being briefed by Dr Krishna Ella, Chairman & Managing Director of Bharat Biotech International Limited.
Coronavirus India LIVE Odisha recorded 386 new COVID-19 cases, 523 recoveries and 5 deaths yesterday, as per State Health Department
Total cases: 3,22,299
Total recoveries: 3,16,970
Active cases: 3,487
Death toll: 1,789
Total cases: 3,22,299
Total recoveries: 3,16,970
Active cases: 3,487
Death toll: 1,789
Coronavirus LIVE | Recoveries More Than Daily New Cases :
India has reported more daily recoveries than the daily new cases during the past 24 hours. While 32,080 persons were found positive in the past 24 hours, India has registered 36,635 new recoveries during the same period: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India has reported more daily recoveries than the daily new cases during the past 24 hours. While 32,080 persons were found positive in the past 24 hours, India has registered 36,635 new recoveries during the same period: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Cumulative positivity rate is presently following a downward trajectory. Cumulative national positivity rate stands at 6.50% today. Daily positivity rate is just 3.14%. Higher volumes of testing eventually lead to low positivity rate: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Coronavirus in India LIVE: Total tests conducted
A total of 14,98,36,767 samples tested for #COVID19 up to 8th December. Of these, 10,22,712 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
A total of 14,98,36,767 samples tested for #COVID19 up to 8th December. Of these, 10,22,712 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)
Coronavirus India LIVE Updates: Over 32K New Cases In India On Wednesday
With 32,080 new COVID19 infections, India's total cases rise to 97,35,850. With 402 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,41,360. Total active cases at 3,78,909. Total discharged cases at 92,15,581 with 36,635 new discharges in the last 24 hours.
With 32,080 new COVID19 infections, India's total cases rise to 97,35,850. With 402 new deaths, toll mounts to 1,41,360. Total active cases at 3,78,909. Total discharged cases at 92,15,581 with 36,635 new discharges in the last 24 hours.
Background
New Delhi: The World Health Organization (WHO) has assured that almost 1 billion doses of leading Covid-19 vaccine candidates have been secured as part of its 'COVAX' programme to provide vaccines for low and middle-income countries.
India's coronavirus case count rose to 98.57 lakh, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 93.57 lakh pushing the national recovery rate to 94.93 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. 30,254 infections were reported in a day on Sunday, while the death count rose to 1,43,019 with 391 new fatalities, the data showed.
The COVID-19 caseload of the country remained below 4 lakh for the seventh consecutive day on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine was to begin leaving the company's Michigan factory on Sunday, ready to be injected into the arms of millions of the most vulnerable Americans as the global number of deaths topped 1.6 million.
Doses will be shipped out in boxes containing dry ice that are capable of staying at -70 degrees Celsius (-94 degrees Fahrenheit), the frigid temperature needed to preserve the drug.
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