Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Puducherry Govt Extends Lockdown Till June 21, Eases Covid-Induced Curbs
Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS, Monday, June 14, 2021: For the fourth time in a week, Maharashtra's Covid-19 death toll climbed to a new peak, while the total cases crossed the 59 lakh mark though fresh infections dropped, health officials said on Sunday. With Covid-19 numbers in Delhi dropping to a three-month low, all market activities have been allowed from today, but with certain restrictions as part of the phased unlock plan of the Delhi government.
The total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has gone past 25.87 crore, the Union health ministry said on Monday.
It said 20,99,621 beneficiaries in the 18-44 age group received the first dose, while 1,16,326 got the second dose of the vaccine on Monday.
Cumulatively, 4,34,35,032 people in the 18-44 age group have received the first dose while 8,33,808 have received the second dose across the country since the start of the third phase of the vaccination drive against the viral disease.
Bihar, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal have administered the first dose of the vaccine to more than 10 lakh beneficiaries in the 18-44 age group each, the ministry said.
The total number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has reached 25,87,13,321, according to a provisional report compiled at 7 pm. (PTI)
The number includes 1,00,67,641 healthcare workers (HCWs) who have taken the first dose, 69,81,884 HCWs who have received the second dose, 1,68,38,400 frontline workers (FLWs) who have taken the first dose, 88,76,931 FLWs who have got the second dose, 4,34,35,032 and 8,33,808 individuals in the 18-44 age group who have received the first and the second dose respectively.
Besides, 7,65,48,740 and 1,20,81,922 beneficiaries in the 45-60 age group have been administered the first and the second dose of the vaccine respectively, while 6,29,78,733 and 2,00,70,230 beneficiaries above 60 years of age have taken the first and the second dose respectively.
As on the 150th day of the vaccination drive (June 14), a total of 35,96,462 vaccine doses were given -- 31,84,503 beneficiaries vaccinated for the first dose and 4,11,959 for the second dose -- according to the provisional report.
The final reports for the day would be compiled by late night.
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level, the ministry underlined.
Karnataka reports 6835 new Covid-19 cases, 15,409 recoveries and 120 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases 27,71,969
Total recoveries 25,66,774
Death toll 33,033
Active cases 1,72,141
In view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic, Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE – 2021), tentatively scheduled from June 17 to 24, has been postponed. The revised dates will be notified in the first week of July.
"The lockdown strategy will change after June 16. Depending on the COVID situation, restrictions will be imposed region-wise. It will be implemented by local bodies. Further details about it will be declared tomorrow": Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan revealed.
Kerala reported 7,719 new Covid cases, 16,743 recoveries and 161 deaths today. With this, there are 1,13,817 active cases in the state. A total of 26,10,368 patients have recovered and 11,342 have died, he added.
Ranchi: Tribal-dominated Jharkhand recorded two COVID deaths during the last 24 hours showing signs of recovery, while new cases plunged to 154, a health department bulletin said on Monday.
Capital Ranchi and adjoining Ramgarh districts saw one death each.
No positive cases were reported from two of its districts- Godda and Pakur- while not a single death was recorded from 22 out of its 24 districts.
Total active cases in the state fell to 3,395 while the total death tally stood at 5,084.
New coronavirus cases plunged to 154, which took the tally to 3,43,458, the bulletin said.
A Maximum 32 new cases were reported from East Singhbhum, followed by 19 from Hazaribag and 17 from Ranchi.
However, the mortality rate in the state remained at 1.48 per cent, higher than the national average of 1.20 per cent.
The recovery rate among coronavirus patients in the state has improved to 97.53 per cent, better than the national average of 95.30 per cent.
The state now has 3,395 active cases, while 3,34,979 patients have recovered from the infection including 713 during the last 24 hours, the bulletin said.
Altogether, 91,01,699 samples have been tested for COVID-19 in Jharkhand, including 35,472 since Sunday, it added.
In a bid to combat the second wave of COVID-19, the government has extended the lockdown like restrictions in the state till June 17 in the state.
Also there was almost complete weekend lockdown in the state that began on Saturday 4 pm and continued till Monday 6 am with all shops in the state including shops selling fruits, vegetables, grocery items, sweets and eatables closed barring medicines shops, hospitals and petrol pumps etc.
Several other restrictions, including seven-day mandatory quarantine for people visiting the state, have been in place.
The state has also suspended the operation of the intra and inter-city bus services and restricted the maximum number of attendees in a wedding event to 11. (PTI)
Andhra Pradesh reports 4,549 new Covid-19 cases, 10,114 recoveries and 59 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases: 18,14,393
Total recoveries: 17,22,381
Death toll: 11,999
Active cases: 80,013
Market associations have been directed to ensure compliance with COVID appropriate behaviour in their areas. This is not a full opening. People violating COVID norms will be liable to be prosecuted by police: Chinmoy Biswal, Delhi Police PRO.
West Bengal govt extends restrictions till July 1, essential services exempted.
"All govt offices will function with 25% strength. Private and corporate offices will remain open from 10 am to 4 pm with not more than 25% strength," CM Mamata Banerjee informed.
- Shops in shopping malls & complexes allowed to open b/w 11 am - 6 pm with a 50% workforce.
- Sports activities can resume without spectators.
- All education institutes & waterways remain closed.
- Movement of private vehicles to remain suspended excluding for emergency.
- Restaurants with bars can open between 12 noon and 8 pm with 50% seating capacity.
- The movement of people will be restricted between 9 pm and 5 am.
If an adult working member from a Below Poverty Line (BPL) family dies due to COVID, one member will get Rs 1 lakh compensation: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa
Taking a lesson from the second Covid wave, the West Bengal government is accelerating the process of infrastructure development to tackle the the third wave and control it more effectively. As it has been found that children and consequently the women are more prone to the next Sars-CoV-2 attack, the state health department has taken special measures to protect the vulnerable section from the deadly bite of the third phase.
"In other countries like Canada, we have seen that in the third wave children up to the age group of 12 years are more vulnerable to the disease and the number of cases have doubled in this phase. From that perspective, in our state the per day infection rate among children in the second phase is 3 per cent which figuratively is around 200 per days and so it is likely that it will rise up to 5 per cent to 7 per cent which will be around 500 to 700 per day," Director of Health Services Ajay Chakraborty said.
"Considering the present situation, we can say that the second phase is likely to be over by the end of June or beginning of July and we will get another two to three months. The state government has decided to develop the infrastructure during this period so that the third wave can be tackled more effectively," Chakraborty added.
The Delhi government on Monday started a special vaccination centre in the city for students, athletes and people who have to travel abroad for work, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said here.
Sisodia had on Sunday announced that those travelling abroad for these specific reasons can get their second dose of Covishield vaccine at this particular centre after a gap of just 28 days.
The centre has been set up at the Navyug School on Mandir Marg.
Those who wish to avail the facility will have to carry their passports and relevant travel documents.
According to officials, this facility will be available to those who need to undertake international travel within August 31.
The second dose of Covishield vaccine can be taken after a gap of 28 to 84 days at this centre by students who have to go abroad for studies, people taking up jobs in foreign countries and athletes, sportspersons and accompanying staff of the Indian contingent attending the International Olympics to be held in Tokyo, they said.
India reports 70,421 new COVID 19 cases (lowest in last 72 days), 1,19,501 patient discharges & 3921 deaths in last 24 hrs, as per Health Ministry.
Total cases: 2,95,10,410
Total discharges: 2,81,62,947
Death toll: 3,74,305
Active cases: 9,73,158
Vaccination: 25,48,49,301
NCP Rajya Sabha MP Fauzia Khan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking for the central government to implement reservation in education for children orphaned by the COVID-19 pandemic. In her letter, the MP has asked the Prime Minister to ensure such reservation is made in all verticals of education which would allow the children to seamlessly complete their education.
The second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic has seen many families losing not only their earning members but also the death of both parents. In some cases, there have been reports of children being abandoned.
Himachal Pradesh has procured Covishield vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII) and the vaccination for the 18-44 age group will be held from June 14 to 18, a government official said on Sunday.
This vaccine would be utilized before June 21. After this, the fourth phase of vaccination for 18 and above years will start as per the vaccine supplied by the government of India.
For June 14, a total 266 vaccination centers have been set up and 25,951 people have taken online appointment.
Private vaccination centres -- Fortis Hospital in Kangra and Bhardwaj Hospital in Solan -- have been providing vaccine on payment.
Himachal Pradesh has procured Covishield vaccine from the Serum Institute of India (SII) and the vaccination for the 18-44 age group will be held from June 14 to 18, a government official said on Sunday.
This vaccine would be utilized before June 21. After this, the fourth phase of vaccination for 18 and above years will start as per the vaccine supplied by the government of India.
For June 14, a total 266 vaccination centers have been set up and 25,951 people have taken online appointment.
Private vaccination centres -- Fortis Hospital in Kangra and Bhardwaj Hospital in Solan -- have been providing vaccine on payment.
Andhra Pradesh has logged 6,770 new Covid cases and 58 deaths during the 24 hour period ending 9 a.m. on Sunday.
A total of 1,02,876 samples were tested during the period and of them, 6,770 were found positive. With this, the cumulative number of cases jumped to 18,09,844.
The fresh fatalities pushed the cumulative death toll to 11,940. According to the daily media bulletin issued by the state command control room, Chittoor district accounted for 12 deaths during the 24-hour period.
Seven people each succumbed to the virus in East Godavari and West Godavari, followed by six in Srikakulam, four each in Visakhapatnam and Anantapur, three each in YSR Kadapa, Krishna, Prakasam, and Vizianagaram, and two each in Guntur, Kurnool, and Nellore districts.
During the last 24 hours, East Godavari reported a maximum number of cases at 1,199. According to the bulletin, 968 new cases were traced in Chittoor, 765 in West Godavari, 530 in Anantapur, and 491 in Visakhapatnam.
A total of 774 new cases and 12 deaths were reported from J&K on Sunday as the spread of Covid infection continued to decline in the Union Territory.
Officials said 229 cases and seven deaths came to light in the Jammu division, and 545 cases and five deaths in the Kashmir division, while 1,965 patients were discharged from hospitals after recovery.
So far, 307,412 people have been infected with coronavirus in J&K, out of which 288,145 have recovered, and 4,186 have succumbed.
There are 15,081 active cases in J&K out of which 5,546 are from the Jammu division and 9,535 from the Kashmir division.
As the pandemic's second wave wanes, Karnataka is reading to partly unlock from Monday in 19 districts where the test positivity rate has fallen below 5 per cent, an official said.
"As announced by Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on June 10 and notified by Chief Secretary P. Ravi Kumar on June 11, lockdown restrictions will be relaxed from Monday in 19 districts, including Bengaluru Urban, to resume economic activity and allow movement of people and vehicles," a Home Department official told IANS.
The districts are Bagalkot, Ballari, Bengaluru Urban, Bidar, Chikkaballapur, Chitradurga, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Kolar, Koppal, Raichur, Ramanagar, Tumukur, Udupi, Uttara Kannada, Vijayapura, and Yadagir.
Curbs will, however, continue in the remaining 11 districts -- Bengaluru Rural, Belagavi, Chamarajanagar, Chikkamagalur, Dakshina Kannada, Davangere, Hassan, Kodagu, Mandya, Mysuru, and Shivamogga -- till June 21 to reduce the positivity rate, as advised by the technical committee of health experts.
The relaxation will allow autos and taxis to operate with two passengers in these 19 districts.
"Essential shopping will be allowed from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parks will be open for walking from 5-10 a.m. Street vendors can do business from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.," said the official.
With Covid-19 numbers in Delhi dropping to a three-month low, all market activities have been allowed from Monday, but with certain restrictions as part of the phased unlock plan of the Delhi government.
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that all activities will be allowed in the national capital after 5am on Monday except for some activities that will be prohibited and some activities that will be done in a restricted manner.
For the fourth time in a week, Maharashtra's Covid-19 death toll climbed to a new peak, while the total cases crossed the 59 lakh mark though fresh infections dropped, health officials said on Sunday.
Compared with 1,966 deaths declared on Saturday, the state now revealed the highest-ever fatalities, at 2,771 (comprising 483 new and 2,288 earlier deaths), taking the toll to 111,104.
The number of fresh cases remained below the 15,000 level, dipping from 10,697 on Saturday to 10,442, as the total tally zoomed to 59,08,992 now.
In Mumbai, for the 17th consecutive day, new infections remained below the 1,000 level, decreasing from 749 on Saturday to 695, and the city tally rose to 715,660. Deaths increased from 18 a day earlier to 19, sending the total fatalities in the country's commercial capital to 15,183, due to reconciliation of data.
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Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS, Monday, June 14, 2021: For the fourth time in a week, Maharashtra's Covid-19 death toll climbed to a new peak, while the total cases crossed the 59 lakh mark though fresh infections dropped, health officials said on Sunday.
Compared with 1,966 deaths declared on Saturday, the state now revealed the highest-ever fatalities, at 2,771 (comprising 483 new and 2,288 earlier deaths), taking the toll to 111,104.
The number of fresh cases remained below the 15,000 level, dipping from 10,697 on Saturday to 10,442, as the total tally zoomed to 59,08,992 now.
In Mumbai, for the 17th consecutive day, new infections remained below the 1,000 level, decreasing from 749 on Saturday to 695, and the city tally rose to 715,660. Deaths increased from 18 a day earlier to 19, sending the total fatalities in the country's commercial capital to 15,183, due to reconciliation of data.
New Covid cases declined to 7,810, while 18,648 patients were discharged and 125 succumbed to the infection in a day across Karnataka, said the state health bulletin on Sunday.
"With 7,810 new cases registered on Saturday, the state's Covid tally rose to 27,65,134, including 1,80,835 active cases, while 25,51,365 recovered, with 18,648 patients discharged during the day," said the bulletin.
As epicentre of the pandemic in the state, Bengaluru reported only 1,348 new cases, taking its Covid tally to 11,96,688, including 85,995 active cases, while recoveries increased to 10,95,385, with 4,125 patients discharged in the last 24 hours.
The virus claimed 125 lives, including 23 in Bengaluru, taking the state's death toll to 32,913 and the city's toll to 15,307 since the pandemic broke out in mid-March a year ago.
Out of 1,29,617 tests conducted across the state during the day, 48,776 were through rapid antigen detection and 80,841 through RT-PCR method.
India's Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, visited the city of Philadelphia during which he interacted with some of the top pharmaceutical companies and had a meeting with the city mayor, who applauded India for supplying with two million N-95 masks last year.
A pleasure to start the day in Philadelphia with a meeting" with Philadelphia Mayor Jim F Kenney, Sandhu said in a tweet as he kicked off his two-day trip to the city on June 11.
This was his first travel out of the national capital area during the COVID-19 crisis.
During the meeting, Kenney thanked India for supplying two million N-95 masks to Philadelphia in 2020, Sandhu said.
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