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.

20/04/2021 23:32:11

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.

20/04/2021 23:27:27

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

20/04/2021 21:09:32

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.

20/04/2021 21:04:08

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.

20/04/2021 21:01:50

India with two 'made in India' vaccines started the world's largest vaccination program

India with two 'made in India' vaccines started the world's largest vaccination program. Till now, more than 12 crore vaccine doses have been administered. From 1st May, those above the age of 18 years can be vaccinated: PM Modi

20/04/2021 20:54:20

Centre and state governments have taken many steps to make oxygen available to all those who are in need of it: PM Modi

PM Modi in his address: I express my sympathies to people who have lost their loved ones due to the dreaded virus. We have to face this challenge together. Demand for oxygen has increased all across the nation and Centre and state governments have taken many steps to make oxygen available to all those who are in need of it. 

20/04/2021 20:50:36

Nation again fighting a big battle again Coronavirus: PM Modi

PM Modi in his address: Suddenly when we thought that we had things under control, the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic hit us like a storm. I am with people who have lost their loved ones and they're like family to me. 

20/04/2021 20:45:05

PM Modi's Address To The Nation

Watch LIVE | PM Modi Begins His Address To The Nation On Covid-19 Situation

20/04/2021 20:06:55

CM Arvind Kejriwal Urges Centre To Urgently Provide Medical Oxygen To Delhi

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide medical oxygen to Delhi, saying some hospitals are going to run out of it in a few hours.

"Serious oxygen crisis persists in Delhi... Some hospitals are left with just a few hours of oxygen," he tweeted.

In another tweet he said, "I urge the Central government with folded hands to urgently provide oxygen to Delhi."

Sir Ganga Ram Hospital chairman D S Rana said, "6,000 cubic meters of it is left, which at the rate of current consumption will last till 1 am. Need urgent replenishment."

20/04/2021 18:59:46

Rajasthan reports highest single-day spike

Despite lockdown-like restrictions in the Rajasthan, the state reported a record spike of 12,201 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, taking the infection tally in the state to 4,38,785. According to an official bulletin, Rajasthan also reported 64 more fatalities, pushing the death toll due to 3,268. The curbs in the state will be in place till May 3.

20/04/2021 17:45:28

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asks DPSUs, DRDO and OFB to provide oxygen, beds to state govts

At a virtual meeting with the top defence brass, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday, asked defence public sector undertakings, DRDO and Ordnance Factory Board to provide oxygen cylinders and extra beds to states across the country and provide required assistance to help them deal with the ever-increasing Coronavirus cases.

20/04/2021 17:02:00

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren announces a week-long lockdown

After national capital Delhi, now the Jharkhand government has announced a week-long lockdown in the state to prevent the spread of corona infection.  This lockdown has been announced by the Jharkhand government from April 22 to 29.  State Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that the week-long lockdown starting from April 22, has been marked as ‘Swasthya Surakhsa Saptah’ to break the chain on the deadly virus. All shops barring essential ones will remain shut.

20/04/2021 14:59:40

Anyone 16 Or Above Eligible For Covid Vaccine In US

Everyone in the US aged 16 years and above is now eligible for the Covid vaccine. News agency Reuters quotes US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for handing out the information on Monday. 

20/04/2021 14:48:47

Shops To Remain Open Only From 7 To 11 AM: Maha Govt

Maharashtra Govt announces that all groceries, vegetable shops, fruit vendors, dairies, bakeries, confectionaries, all type of food shops, shops related to farm produce, pet food shops, shops related to materials for the impending rainy season for individuals and organizations to be open only between 7 AM to 11 AM.

 

20/04/2021 14:45:08

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's Wife Sunita Tests COVID-19 Positive

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's wife Sunita Kejriwal has reportedly tested positive for novel Coronavirus on Tuesday. As per the early inputs, she has home isolated herself while the chief minister has also quarantined himself after his wife's COVID report came positive. No official statement has been released so far.

20/04/2021 13:58:35

Defence Minister Reviews Preparedness

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today chaired a meeting to review preparedness and response to the rising covid situation. 

20/04/2021 12:53:56

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Tests Covid Positive

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh tests positive for coronavirus.

20/04/2021 12:29:52

Delhi HC Asks Centre To Inform It On Issue Of Diverting Oxygen Supply by 2 PM

Delhi HC asks the Centre to inform it by 2 PM on issue of diverting oxygen supply from industries to COVID-19 patients. Doctors at Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital forced to reduce oxygen given to COVID-19 patients due to insufficient supply, said Delhi HC. Coming down heavy on Centre Delhi HC said: "Why cannot industries wait for oxygen supply as COVID-19 patients need it more".  

20/04/2021 12:22:20

Night Curfew In Telangana

Telangana announced a night curfew in the state from 9 PM to 5 AM. The order comes into effect immediately and will remain imposed till May 1st. 

20/04/2021 12:04:54

Delhi Lt Governor appeals migrants not to leave, assures all help from govt to take care of their needs

Delhi Lt Governor deeply concerned about reports and visuals of migrant workers at stations and bus stands, to leave Delhi. He met Chief Minister and Chief Secretary to take stock of the situation and instruct every possible step to be taken to stem reverse migration. He has appealed to the migrant workers not to leave, assured all help from Government to take care of their needs while lockdown is in effect. 

20/04/2021 11:45:12

PM Modi To Meet Covid-19 Vaccine Manufacturers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a virtual meeting with manufacturers of the Covid vaccine on Tuesday at 6 PM. On Monday, PM Modi held a series of meetings with doctors and medical representatives following which he ordered expanding the scope of the country's Covid-19 vaccination drive.

20/04/2021 11:35:27

Chhattisgarh: Tomatoes being offered to people to encourage them to get vaccinated

Tomatoes being offered to people in Bijapur Municipal limits, by Municipality, to encourage them to get vaccinated for Covid-19. An official, Purshottam Sallur was quoted by ANI as saying "It's being done to encourage them. We appealed to vegetable vendors, they supplied to the municipality."

20/04/2021 09:39:17

2.59 Lakh Active Covid Cases, More Than 1700 Dead

A day after 2.7 lakh active cases were reported, India now has reported 2,59,170 new COVID-19 cases, a marginal dip. This however has not reflected well in terms of fatalities as 1,761 deaths have been reported, the highest single-day spike, in the last 24 hours. 

Total cases: 1,53,21,089

Total recoveries: 1,31,08,582    

Death toll: 1,80,530      

Active cases: 20,31,977

Total vaccination: 12,71,29,113

20/04/2021 09:11:57

Covid effect in Andhra Pradesh: Closure of academic year 2020-21, summer holidays for Classes 1-9

Andhra Pradesh government declares closure of academic year 2020-21 and announces summer holidays for Classes 1 to 9 from today for all schools functioning under all managements, in view of prevailing COVID-19 situation

20/04/2021 08:27:28

New Delhi, Chandni Chowk metro station temporarily closed to ensure social distancing

Entry for New Delhi and Chandni Chowk metro station has been temporarily closed to ensure social distancing as part of crowd control measures. Exit is allowed: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation

20/04/2021 08:21:57

No permission for weddings, request people to stay home till April 30: Indore DM Manish Singh

Indore DM Manish Singh has said that no permission will be given for weddings as there's a higher risk of COVID19 transmission. He requested people to postpone their weddings and stay home till April 30. This will help reduce numbers as hospitals' capacity is full now. 

20/04/2021 08:18:24

Odisha: Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj to be held without devotees

Bhubaneshwar CP has informed that Rath Yatra of Lord Lingaraj to be held on the occasion of Ashokashtami, will have no devotees due to rising COVID cases. It will be celebrated as per traditions but without devotees. "We will ensure that they don't gather along the route," Bhubaneshwar CP added. 

20/04/2021 08:16:18

Congress leader Anand Sharma tests COVID Positive

Senior Congress leader Anand Sharma tests positive for COVID-19; admitted to Apollo Hospital.

20/04/2021 08:07:02

Delhi Lockdown Effect: Migrants gather at Ghaziabad border to leave for their hometown

Amid one-week lockdown in Delhi, migrant workers gather at Ghaziabad border to return home by walk as the 6-day lockdown in the national capital comes into effect. 

"CM should have given us some time before announcing it. It takes us Rs 200 to reach home, but they're charging Rs 3,000-4,000 now,how will we go home?" say a migrant. 

"There's no work for us, & no landlord or govt will help us during lockdown.That's why we're leaving. If there's further lockdown,we won't be able to survive," complaints another. 

20/04/2021 08:02:19

UK Adds India To Covid-19 Travel 'Red List' After PM Borris Johnson Cancels Trip To Country

The United Kingdom has added India to its travel ‘red list’ he 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.

20/04/2021 08:00:07

COVID Vaccination For People Aged Above 18 Yrs

Everyone above the age of 18 years has been made eligible to take Covid-19 Vaccine. The new phase of inoculation drive will begin 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.