Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Maharashtra Lockdown Extended By 15 Days, State Likely To Delay Vaccinating 18+

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday in a high level meeting with top govt officials took stalk of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country, where he was given an overview of oxygen availability, medicines, health infrastructure, and other pertinent issues. Meanwhile, Maharashtra added 66,358 fresh cases and 895 death in a single day while the national capital logged a record 381 COVID-19 deaths. The registration for the Covid-19 vaccination drive for citizens above 18 years of age will start today. The eligible citizens will be able to book a slot online via government's official website Co-Win.

Background

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday in a high level meeting with top govt officials took stalk of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country, where he was given an overview of oxygen availability, medicines, health infrastructure, and other pertinent issues. 

Meanwhile, Delhi and Mumbai continued to struggle rising cases of the deadly virus. While Maharashtra added 66,358 fresh cases and 895 death in a single day, the national capital logged a record 381 COVID-19 deaths. 

The registration for the Covid-19 vaccination drive for citizens above 18 years of age will start today. The eligible citizens will be able to book a slot online via government's official website Co-Win. 

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