Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Mumbai Reports 8,217 Fresh Covid Cases, City's Overall Caseload Surges Past 5.53 Lakh
Coronavirus HIGHIGHTS, Thursday, April 15, 2021: A total of 1,000 Covid-19 deaths has been recorded for the first time in 178 days. The worst affected states continue to be Maharashtra with 60,000 new cases, UP with 17.96k cases, 15,000 cases in Chhattisgarh.
Background
Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS, Thursday, April 15, 2021: Maharashtra is undergoing 15 days long Coronavirus lockdown like a curfew. Amid a steep rise in cases and speculations of a lockdown in Maharashtra, several migrant workers had once again started leaving for their home states, with crowded queues being witnessed outside Lokmanya Tilak Terminus (LTT) station in Mumbai’s Kurla.
At Delhi's biggest crematorium, Nigambodh Ghat, the number of cremations have gone up from 15 per day to over 30 as COVID-19-related deaths in the national capital continue to rise.
Delhi recorded 104 deaths due to coronavirus on Wednesday, the highest since November 20. The same day, India recorded 1,027 Covid-19 deaths, the highest daily count since October 18 when 1,033 deaths were recorded.
Even as Covid cases continue to surge in Haridwar, the Uttarakhand health secretary has pleaded before the High Court to curtail 50,000 RT-PCR Covid test limit per day in the Kumbh city. This comes after the officials repeatedly claimed that they were conducting 50,000 tests per day as directed by the High Court in its March 31order.
Curfew In Rajasthan From April 16 To April 19
Uttarakhand Covid-19 Restrictions
Amid Covid-1919 surge, only 200 people allowed in religious & social gatherings. Public transport such as bus, auto-rickshaw, etc. to ply with not more than 50% capacity. Gym to operate with 50% capacity. Coaching centers, swimming pools, spas will be closed: Uttarakhand Chief Secretary
Movement of people restricted during night curfew from 10:30 pm to 5 am. Persons over 65 years of age and pregnant women and children below 10 years of age are advised not to leave the house.
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