Coronavirus Highlights: Maharashtra Reports 62,919 New Covid-19 Cases Along With 828 Deaths

Coronavirus Highlights, 30th April, Friday: Still reeling under a deadly second wave, Maharashtra may witness a third wave of the infection in July-August, said health minister Rajesh Tope.Delhi reported its highest ever fatalities on a single day due to COVID-19. Government data shows 395 Covid patients died in the last 24 hours in the national capital.

Background

Coronavirus LIVE, 30th April, Highlights: While the country was awaiting 1st May to begin the new phase of vaccination, Mumbai shut its vaccination drive for three days citing lack of adequate doses. Vaccination will not take place in Mumbai starting Friday, the Greater Mumbai Municipal Corporation has said. The Centre has set May 1 as the date for beginning vaccination of 18 to 45-year-olds as younger people are seen to be particularly susceptible to the virus in its second wave. The national capital yet again reported its highest ever fatalities on a single day due to COVID-19. Government data shows 395 Covid patients died in the last 24 hours in Delhi. The city reported 24,235 Covid cases during the same period. The positivity rate or the chances of infection spreading is 33 per cent, and the active cases are at 97,977.Still reeling under a deadly second wave, Maharashtra may witness a third wave of the infection in July-August, said health minister Rajesh Tope. The grim prediction by Tope came on a day when Maharashtra, the state worst-hit by the pandemic in the country, recorded 66,159 fresh coronavirus cases and 771 fatalities.

30/04/2021 23:10:19

Andhra Pradesh To Not Commence Phase 3 Vaccination Drive On May 1

Andhra Pradesh will not be commencing the vaccination drive for the 18-44 age group from 1st May. The vaccination drive for those above 45 years of age will continue: Principal Health Secretary, Andhra Pradesh said.

30/04/2021 21:00:51

'There is no need for a more strict lockdown': Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

We have been to contain the spread of Covid-19 due to restrictions and lockdown. Our estimate was that there might be 10 lakh positive active patients, but now it is 7 lakh cases: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray said in his live address.

30/04/2021 20:05:22

Tamil Nadu Govt Orders All Private Hospitals To Allocate 50% Of Total Beds To Treat Covid Patients

Tamil Nadu Government orders all private clinical establishments to allocate 50 percent of their total beds (all categories including ICU, Oxygen beds) capacity to treat Covid-19 patients.

30/04/2021 19:44:10

West Bengal State Board Cancels Class 11 Exams, Students To Be Promoted

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education cancels the annual examination of Class 11, students to be promoted to Class 12, due to current prevailing Covid-19 situation.

30/04/2021 19:00:27

Chinese President Xi Jinping sends message of sympathy to PM Modi

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of sympathy to Indian PM Narendra Modi today. He says, "China stands ready to strengthen cooperation with the Indian side in fighting the pandemic & provide support & help in this regard": Chinese Ambassador to India, Sun Weidong said.

30/04/2021 18:23:29

Punjab, Karnataka & Goa CMs Cite Delay In Vaccine Supply For Phase 3 Drive Not Beginning As Per Schedule

Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh says that due to the non-availability of vaccines, phase three of vaccination of the 18-45 age group cannot be started as scheduled.

Additionally, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa also said: "We have not been supplied with the vaccines till now. Once the vaccines are supplied we will start the vaccination for those above 18 years of age".

"For people from 18 to 45 yearrs, vaccines haven't arrived yet. We'll start their vaccination as soon as we get the vaccine. Lockdown will not extend, I urge people to stay at home and cooperate with the govt," Goa CM Pramod Sawant was quoted as saying.

30/04/2021 17:10:10

'No Need For Testing After Home Isolation Period Is Over': AIIMS Chief

"When to discontinue home isolation? The Patient under home isolation will stand discharged and end isolation after- at least 10 days have passed from the onset of symptoms & no fever for 3 days. There is no need for testing after the home isolation period is over," says AIIMS Chief Dr Randeep Guleria.

30/04/2021 14:52:01

Delhi L-G tests covid positive

The Delhi L-G tweeted, "I have tested positive for COVID with mild symptoms. Have isolated myself since the onset of symptoms and all those who were in contact with me have been tested. Will continue to function and monitor the situation in Delhi from my residence."

30/04/2021 12:28:30

SC Asks Centre About Vaccine Registration Process For Illiterates

Supreme Court begins hearing in the case where it took suo moto cognizance on issues related to oxygen supply, drug supply, and various other policies in relation to the COVID 19 pandemic.

What measures have been taken to make sure the supply of tankers and cylinders reach?, says Justice Chandrachud.

What is the expected supply of oxygen? How do central and state govts enable vaccine registration for illiterates or those who don't have access to internet, asks SC.

30/04/2021 12:08:05

Delhi CM says people not to queue up outside vaccination centres

Delhi is experiencing a shortage of Vaccines and we are expecting Covishield vaccine doses to arrive till tomorrow. Kejriwal appealed people not to queue up outside vaccination centres for the next 1-2 days as there is a shortage of vaccine. Kejriwal informed that Delhi will not be commencing the third phase of vaccination to innoculate people 18-44 years of age

 

30/04/2021 11:51:36

CM Yogi Restructures Covid Task Force, Now Team 9 To Handle Covid Management In The State

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has restructured his Covid Task Force 'Team 11' to 'Team 9' which will ensure proper Covid management in the state by providing oxygen to the needy and ensuring all Covid protocols being followed in the state.

30/04/2021 10:04:00

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Tests Negative For Covid

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath tested negative for Covid 19. CM Yogi took to Twitter and informed, "I have now become corona negative due to the good wishes of all of you and the care of doctors. Thank you for all the cooperation and best wishes given to me by you."

30/04/2021 09:30:58

India's Covid tally

India reports 3,86,452 new COVID 19 cases, 3498 deaths and 2,97,540 discharges in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministr.

Total cases: 1,87,62,976

Total recoveries: 1,53,84,418

Death toll: 2,08,330

Active cases: 31,70,228

Total vaccination: 15,22,45,179

30/04/2021 08:29:46

Japan Stands With India During Covid Crisis

Japan stands with India in her greatest time of need. We have decided to proceed with the procedure to provide 300 oxygen generators & 300 ventilators: Satoshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan to India

30/04/2021 07:38:38

Don't Have Vaccines For Fourth Phase Of Vaccination: Delhi Health Min

The Delhi government decided to procure 67 lakh doses of Covishield vaccine, three lakh of which will be delivered by May 3, after its Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Thursday the city currently doesn't have vaccines for the 18-45 age group whose immunisation is set to start on Saturday. 

30/04/2021 07:37:47

Delhi Records Highest ever deaths in single day

The Delhi Police has asked the municipal body in the national capital to find more sites to be used as crematoriums amid a rising body count due to the deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The national capital recorded its highest ever deaths 395 Covid patients in last 24 hrs.