Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi's Vaccine Stock To Last Four Days

Coronavirus LIVE Thursday, July 29: COVID cases in Kerala as on Wednesday crossed the 20,000-mark for the second successive day.

Background

Coronavirus LIVE Thursday, July 29: Maharashtra reported 6,857 new coronavirus infections and 286 fresh fatalities on Wednesday, taking the tally of cases to 62,82,914 and the death toll to 1,32,145, a state health department official said.The state witnessed a rise in new COVID-19 cases and fatalities as compared to Tuesday, when it had reported 6,258 infections and 254 deaths.With 6,105 patients getting discharged from hospitals during the day, the count of recoveries in Maharashtra went up to 60,64,856, leaving the state with 82,545 active cases, the official said.According to the official, the state has 4,88,537 people in home quarantine and 3,364 in institutional quarantine.Maharashtra's coronavirus recovery rate now stands at 96.53 per cent, while the fatality rate is 2.01 per cent.The national capital on Wednesday reported 67 fresh COVID-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Delhi Health Department.With this, the total COVID-19 cases in the national capital mounted to 14,36,093 including 573 active cases.The cumulative recoveries in the city due to this virus escalated to 14,10,471 including 61 fresh recoveries. In the last 24 hours, 52,533 tests were conducted and a positivity rate of 0.09 per cent was reported.The death toll in the capital touched 25,049 including the new death. The case fatality rate now stands at 1.74 per cent.On the other hand, there seems to be no reduction in the number of daily COVID cases in Kerala as on Wednesday, the figure crossed 20,000 for the second successive day.A statement issued here by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said 22,056 people turned positive after 1,96,902 samples were sent for testing in the past 24 hours.On Tuesday, 22,129 people had turned positiveThe only solace on Wednesday was that the test positivity rate fell from 12.35 per cent on Tuesday to 11.20 per cent.Presently, there were 1,49,534 active cases, after 17,761 more recovered, taking the total cured in the state to 31,60,804.Another 131 COVID deaths were reported, taking the death toll to 16,457.Following the number of samples going for testing suddenly going up, there was a spurt in cases in every Kerala district with Malappuram district leading with 3,931 cases, followed by Trissur with 3,005.

29/07/2021 20:36:01

Nearly 47 Lakh Covid Vaccine Doses Administered On Thursday

India’s cumulative COVID vaccination coverage has surpassed 45.55 crore (45,55,02,438). Nearly 47 lakh (46,52,914) vaccine doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report: Union Health Ministry

29/07/2021 20:09:08

Delhi's Vaccine Stock To Last Four Days, Says Bulletin

The national capital's stock of anti-coronavirus vaccine will last for four days, according to a COVID Vaccination Bulletin issued by the Delhi government on Thursday.

As of Thursday morning, the balance stock of Covaxin and Covishield were 2,17,030 and 6,09,610 doses respectively. The bulletin noted that only 20 per cent of Covaxin stock could be used for the first dose since it was limited and had irregular delivery cycles.

Covishield could only be used for the second dose till July 31, since the stock was limited and many in the 18-44 year age group would be qualifying for the second dose of vaccine in the coming weeks, it said.

In all, the Delhi government has received 97,36,740 doses of vaccine to date, out of which 24,18,670 doses were of Covaxin, and the remaining Covishield. According to the bulletin, 1,60,070 doses of Covishield were added to the stock on Wednesday.

29/07/2021 18:48:05

Kerala reports 22,064 new Covid-19 cases

Kerala reports 22,064 new Covid-19 cases, 16,649 recoveries and 128 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Active cases 1,54,820

Death toll 16,585

29/07/2021 18:24:34

UK Govt announcement about donation of 10 mn vaccines doesn't cover India: MEA

We've just seen announcement by UK Govt about donation of 10 mn vaccines to commonwealth & Asian countries. That announcement doesn't cover India as far as I'm aware. But we're ascertaining more details. We'll certainly share updates as soon we have it: MEA Spox Arindam Bagchi

 

29/07/2021 17:34:02

Delhi Doctors Report Rise In Hair Loss Complaints Among Covid Patients

Delhi's Indraprastha Apollo Hospital sees 100 per cent rise in complaints of hair loss among coronavirus patients: Doctors

29/07/2021 15:14:11

India imported 31.5 lakh units of Sputnik Component 1 and 4.5 lakh units of Component 2 vaccine till date: Govt

India has imported 31.5 lakh units of Sputnik Component 1 and 4.5 lakh units of Sputnik Component 2 vaccine till date: MoS MEA V Muraleedharan in Rajya Sabha.

During the unprecedented crisis of 2nd wave of COVID pandemic, International community came forward with offers of solidarity & assistance for specific medicines & equipment that weren't immediately available in country till such time our own domestic production improved: MoS MEA

Foreign material from 52 countries received till date incl from Govt to Govt, Pvt to Govt, Pvt to Pvt, Indian Community Assns & Companies. Donations cleared via InterMinisterial Committee that includes reps of Ministry of Health, MEA, Niti Aayog, DPIIT, MHA, MoHFW: MoS MEA added.

 

29/07/2021 13:52:17

Japanese Officials Sound Alarm As Tokyo Reports Record-Breaking COVID Cases For Third Straight Day

Japanese officials sounded the alarm Thursday as Tokyo reported record-breaking coronavirus cases for the third straight day with Olympics well underway. Tokyo reported 3,865 new cases Thursday on Wednesday, setting an all-time high since the pandemic began, The Associated Press reported.

29/07/2021 12:15:13

West Bengal Govt Extends COVID Restrictions In State Till August 15 With Certain Relaxations

West Bengal government extends COVID-19 restrictions in the state till 15th August with certain relaxations; Govt programmes will be allowed in indoor places with not more than 50% of total seating capacity from 31st July. Night curfew timings 9 pm to 5 am.

29/07/2021 12:00:13

COVID Vaccination Drive

More than 47.48 crore vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, and a further 53,05,260 doses are in pipeline. Of this, total consumption including wastages is 44,74,97,240 doses: Union Health Ministry

29/07/2021 10:44:33

Union Health Secretary writes to Kerala govt on 'super spreader events'

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan writes to the Kerala government on "super spreader events" observed in Kerala recently. Health Secretary mentions that COVID guidelines need to be followed properly, "Compliance with mass/social gatherings guidelines need to be enforced strictly": news agency ANI quoted Sources as saying.

29/07/2021 10:29:36

Centre to send 6-member team to Kerala for tackling COVID surge

"Union Government is sending a 6-member team to Kerala headed by Director, National Centre for Disease Control. As a large number of COVID cases are still being reported in Kerala, the team will aid the state’s ongoing efforts in COVID management," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said.

29/07/2021 10:08:24

Kerala To Undergo Complete Lockdown On July 31, August 1 Amid Worrying Surge In Cases

Complete lockdown to be imposed in Kerala on 31st July and 1st August due to rising COVID-19 cases. This comes as the state reported more than 20,000 cases for 2 consecutive days, accounting for nearly 50 percent of daily infections reported in India.

29/07/2021 08:54:33

Maharashtra To Decide On Allowing Local Train Travel For Fully Vaccinated Citizens

Mumbai: Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh on Wednesday hinted that fully vaccinated passengers could be permitted to travel unrestricted in suburban train services within two to three days.

Speaking to the media, Shaikh said in the state cabinet meeting, a detailed discussion took place over the opening of Mumbai local train and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses for fully vaccinated individuals.

"As a Minister, I am also of the view that person whose two doses are completed should be allowed to travel in Mumbai local, we have also informed Chief Minister about this. After studying the report by the task force, a decision on Mumbai local will be taken in next two to three days," said Shaikh, who is Guardian Minister of Mumbai.

He informed that the restrictions that were brought four months ago amid the rise of COVID-19 cases in the city have been slowly relaxed. "Timings in restaurants also must be increased. A decision will be taken soon," he added.

Notably, local train services, which are also called the lifeline of Mumbai, are currently operational for just essential service employees due to the corona outbreak. Recently, the demand for resumption of suburban train services for the general public has been gaining steam. (ANI)

29/07/2021 08:52:32

3rd Covid vax dose strongly boosts protection against Delta variant: Pfizer

Washington: American biopharmaceutical company Pfizer has said a third dose of its Covid-19 vaccine can "strongly" boost protection against the Delta variant.

Antibody levels against the Delta variant in people aged 18 to 55 who receive a third dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are greater than five-fold than following a second dose, according to data posted at the company's teleconference, Xinhua reported.

Among people aged 65 to 85, the Pfizer data suggest that antibody levels against the Delta variant after receiving a third dose are greater than 11-fold than following a second dose.

Pfizer anticipates applying for emergency use authorization for a third dose of its vaccine as soon as next month, Mikael Dolsten, who leads worldwide research, development and medical for Pfizer, was quoted by CNN as saying at the teleconference. (IANS)