Coronavirus Highlights Update: Maharashtra Govt Announces Rs 107-cr Package For 7.15 Lakh Autorickshaw Drivers

Addressing the nation amidst the spurt in Coronavirus cases in the country, PM Modi said this time the challenges are big and we as a nation have to face it together. PM Modi said that the demand for oxygen has increased a lot, but its production has been increased considerably. Noticing continuous increase in the number of Coronavirus cases across country and vaccination being the only helpful measure at the moment, the government has finally opened up vaccination against the coronavirus for everyone above the age of 18 years from May 1.

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Noticing continuous increase in the number of Coronavirus cases across country and vaccination being the only helpful measure at the moment, the government has finally opened up vaccination against the coronavirus for everyone above the age of 18 years from May 1.

The important decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday where he said that the Government has been working hard for over a year to ensure that maximum numbers of Indians are able to get the vaccine in the shortest possible time.

Meanwhile, several nations including USA and UK have warned citizens to avoid travel to India. The decision was in light of surging case numbers and the emergence of a new Covid-19 variant in India. Britain imposed its strictest travel curbs hours after Prime Minister Boris Johnson called off a trip to New Delhi.

23:32 PM (IST)  •  20 Apr 2021

Delhi registers highest COVID figures of 277 deaths, over 28k cases

Amid a "serious oxygen crisis" unfolding in the city, a record 28,395 coronavirus cases and 277 deaths were recorded in Delhi on Tuesday as the positivity rate shot up to 32.82 per cent -- meaning every third sample came out positive. In the last six days, Delhi has reported 1,100 deaths due to Covid-19.

23:27 PM (IST)  •  20 Apr 2021

Assam to give free vaccines to everyone from 18-45 years

Assam to give free vaccines to everyone from 18-45 years. Funds collected in Assam Arogya Nidhi last year shall be utilized for the procurement of vaccines. Today, we’ve placed orders for 1 crore doses with Bharat Biotech: Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Health Minister

22:48 PM (IST)  •  20 Apr 2021

Maharashtra govt announces Rs 107-cr package for state's 7.15 lakh autorickshaw drivers

#Maharashtra govt announces Rs 107-cr package for state's 7.15 lakh autorickshaw drivers; each of them will get Rs 1,500 as relief: officials

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 20, 2021

21:09 PM (IST)  •  20 Apr 2021

Workers who are migrating due to lockdown should remain where they are: PM Modi

PM Modi's appeal to the migrating laborers: Workers who are migrating due to lockdown should remain where they are. This trust given by the states to the workers will help them, and that they will be vaccinated in the city where they are.

21:04 PM (IST)  •  20 Apr 2021

India has a strong Pharma sector: PM Modi

PM Modi said that India have a strong Pharma sector. He said that from May 1, all people above 18 years of age will get the Covid-19 vaccine. PM Modi said that the government will continue to provide free vaccine in hospitals and that every needy should get the vaccine as soon as possible.