Coronavirus highlights: BJP President JP Nadda Tests Positive
Coronavirus highlights: With Covid-19 cases on a rise, this blog brings all information about the spread of disease in parts of the country and the latest news on coronavirus restrictions.
BJP president JP Nadda became the latest politician to test positive for Covid-19. "I got my Covid test done after showing initial symptoms. My report has come positive. I am feeling fine now," JP Nadda tweeted. On Monday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai also tested positive for the virus.
Karnataka's Basavaraj Bommai became the latest chief minister to test positive for Covid-19. "I have tested positive for COVID -19 today with mild symptoms. My health is fine, I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who have recently come in my contact to isolate themselves and get tested," Basavaraj Bommai tweeted. Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also tested positive for the virus.
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. "On the advice of doctors, he has isolated himself at his residence," ANI quoted sources in the CMO as saying.
An analysis of government data showed that of the 46 Covid-19 patients who died in Delhi between January 5 and January 9, 34 had comorbidities such as cancer and heart and liver diseases. Only 11 of the 46 were vaccinated against Covid. The data also revealed that 25 of these patients were aged above 60 and 14 aged between 41 and 60. Five fatalities were recorded in the 21-40 age group, while one patient each from the 0-15 and 16-20 age cohorts succumbed to the infection, the data showed.
Snooker and billiard champion Pankaj Advani has tested postive for Covid-19. "I was following all the Covid restrictions but still got infected. We all have to be extra careful in this third wave of Covid. I have taken medicines and I think it'll take a week for me to recover and get back to my normal routine," Advani said.
Andhra Pradesh has decided to impose night curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM afresh in view of the spurt in number of Covid cases over the past few days. The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy. The state registered over 4,000 cases in the last five days.
As per the revised order, only 200 people will be permitted for any outdoor event and half that number for an indoor event. Only alternate seating will be permitted in cinema halls and auditoria.
Union Health Secy Rajesh Bhushan advised all States/UTs to keep watch on the situation of total no. of active cases. He further said that the situation is dynamic & evolving, the need for hospitalisation may change rapidly.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan takes stock of Vaccination Center at Civil Dispensary, Bhopal. The Precaution Dose Vaccination campaign has started in the country today for front line workers and comorbid people above 60 years of age.
CM Pinarayi Vijayan following a COVID19 review meeting has decided to limit the no. of people who can attend weddings and funerals to a maximum of 50. Dept of Health & Education must ensure that vaccination of those in 15-18 age group is completed this week, he added.
District-wise vaccination status for January 9 of 15-17 yrs age group
Aung San Suu Kyi has been convicted of three criminal charges by a Myanmar junta court and sentenced to four years in prison in the latest in a slew of cases against the ousted civilian leader.
Monday’s sentence adds to the penalties the court handed down in December when she was jailed for four years for incitement and breaching Covid-19 rules while campaigning. Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing cut that sentence to two years and said she could serve her term under house arrest in the capital, Naypyidaw.
The 76-year-old was found guilty of two charges related to illegally importing and owning walkie-talkies and one of breaking coronavirus rules, a source with knowledge of the case told Agence France-Presse
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha takes COVID vaccine 'precautionary dose' as part of the nationwide drive for frontline workers and senior citizens above 60 years of age with co-morbidities, that kickstarted today.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to meet health ministers, officials from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Maharashtra at 3:30 pm today to discuss COVID-situation in these states.
Uttarakhand | 27 people found Covid positive in Joshimath, most of whom are employees of the ropeway running between Joshimath & Auli; ropeway operation has been closed by the administration, as a precautionary measure: Chamoli DM Himanshu Khurana
Currently, there are 33,900 active cases in the state. 90% of these patients are asymptomatic, under home isolation. Integrated Covid Control Centre in every District keeps in touch with COVID19 patients and provides them with medical kits: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
Delhi begins administering COVID-19 vaccine 'precautionary dose' to frontline workers and senior citizens above 60 years of age with co-morbidities.
Tamil Nadu begins administering COVID19 vaccine 'Precaution dose'.
India has reported 1,79,729 fresh covid cases in the last 24 hours, while 146 people succumbed to the virus.
, 1 lakh 79 thousand 729 new cases have been reported while 146 people lost their lives.New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing symptoms and recovering at home, her office said in a statement.
The Democratic congresswoman's office said on Sunday evening that Ocasio-Cortez received a booster shot last fall, adding that she encourages everyone to get their booster and follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With the nation is dealing with another surge of the virus since the emergence of the highly contagious omicron variant, numerous members of Congress have reported breakthrough cases despite being fully vaccinated and boosted.
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Ohio, tweeted last week that he had tested positive on at at-home virus test, but said he was asymptomatic and felt fine.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday issued fresh guidelines, including the adoption of online classes up to college level, and optimal use of virtual mode for conducting official meetings.
The decision to this effect was taken by the State Executive Committee which met under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary A K Mehta here, retaining the already issued restrictions for Covid containment, including night curfew across the Union territory.
The precautionary Covid-19 vaccination dose for health and frontline workers and senior citizens above 60 years of age with comorbidities will start today. The eligible population who already received their two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and are eligible for the booster dose will not be required to undergo new registration.
How To Book An Appointment?
There is no need for new registration of those taking the precautionary dose, they can directly take an appointment from Saturday or walk-in, the Union Health Ministry had said.
- To book an appointment, visit the CoWIN website or app.
- Sign-in through registered mobile number.
- The website will send you an OTP to verify, you can also log in using your Aarogya Setu account
- Click on Register for the vaccine.
- You will be asked to pick your nearest vaccination centre.
- Select your time slot based on availability. You can either choose the morning or afternoon slot.
- You will get a message on your registered number when you successfully book a slot.
- Do not forget to carry your Photo ID like Aadhar to the vaccination center.
Background
Coronavirus highlights: India saw a single-day rise of 1,79,723 coronavirus infections on Monday, including 4,033 cases of the Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories so far, according to data by the Union Health Ministry.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday. Informing about it on Twitter, Rajnath Singh said he had mild symptoms and was under home quarantine.
READ | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tests Covid Positive, Has Mild Symptoms
In a letter to states and Union Territories, the Centre on Monday said five to 10 per cent of the active Covid-19 cases required hospitalisation so far.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, however, said the situation was dynamic and might change rapidly. The Centre asked states to keep a watch on cases under home isolation and in hospitals.
"In the present surge, five to 10 per cent of active cases needed hospitalisation so far. The situation is dynamic and evolving. Therefore, the need for hospitalisation may also change rapidly," Bhushan said.
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During the devastating second wave last year, the hospitalisation rate was in the range of 20-23 per cent, the letter to states said.
In the letter, Bhushan said the spike in Covid-19 cases appeared to be driven by the Omicron variant as well as by the continued presence of Delta.
The government asked the states to augment human resources, particularly healthcare workers, for Covid management.
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