Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Maharashtra's Panvel Corporation Stops Covid-19 Inoculation Drive Citing Vaccine Shortage

Coronavirus India HIGHLIGHTS: Maharashtra reported as many as 59,907 new cases of Coronavirus on Wednesday, taking overall tally to 31,73,261. 30,296 recoveries and 322 deaths were reported in the state in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan blamed Maharashtra government responsible for the current outbreak of Coronavirus across the country.

Background

India, in the past 24 hours recorded the highest one-day spike of COVID-19 cases at 1,15,736 with 30 deaths. As per the Union Health Ministry, there are 8,43,473 active cases in the country. Witnessing Continuous spike is cases of Coronavirus across country, the central government has expressed serious concern, saying that the next four weeks are very critical for India as the contagious disease is spreading faster in the country than during the last year. Meanwhile, several states across the country announced stricter curbs and night curfews in order to beat the transmission of Covid-19. Maharashtra has already announced a ‘mini-lockdown’, while Delhi too announced night curfew from 10pm to 5am till April 30. 

07/04/2021 23:27:23

Night Curfew Imposed In Lucknow From April 8 To April 16

Lucknow district administration on Wednesday imposed a night curfew in city from 9 pm to 6 am. The curfew will come into effect on April 8 until 6 am on April 16. As per the announcement, curfew will be applicable only in Lucknow Municipal Corporation area, and not in rural Lucknow. 

All government, non-government or privately run schools, colleges and educational institutes and coaching institutes will be closed in the district. Even parks in the area will remain open for people from 7 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 8 pm. 

07/04/2021 22:14:17

Panvel Corporation Stops Covid Inoculation Drive Citing Vaccine Shortage

Amid reports and claims of Coronavirus vaccine shortage in Maharashtra, Panvel municipal corporation has said that has been forced to shut down inoculation drive from tomorrow (April 8). It is to be noted that Union Health Minister, earlier rejected claims of vaccine shortage of shortage of Coronavirus vaccine in Maharashtra and blamed state government for creating panic among people.

 

07/04/2021 19:53:23

Covid Crisis: Odisha Govt Suspends Physical Classes

In the view of rising cases of Coronavirus, Odisha government on Wednesday suspended physical classes for class 9 and 11 till April 30 and for classes of class 10 and 12 till April 25. 

07/04/2021 18:57:07

Deplorable Attempts By Some State Govts To Distract Attention, Spread Panic, Says Harsh Vardhan

Deplorable attempts by some state governments to distract attention from their failures and spread panic among the people," Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan said during a press briefing on Tuesday. "Many other states also need to bring their healthcare systems up to the mark. Quality of testing needs to improve in Karnataka, Rajasthan and Gujarat. In Punjab, high case fatality rate needs to be improved by early identification of those needing hospitalisation," he said. 

07/04/2021 18:38:28

Bus Services Between MP-Chhattisgarh Suspended Till April 15

The interstate bus services between Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have been suspended from April 7 till April 15 due to the surge in coronavirus infections. As per the order issued by the Additional Commissioner of the Madhya Pradesh Transport Department, all passenger buses of Madhya Pradesh entering the border of Chhattisgarh and all vehicles of Chhattisgarh entering the border of Madhya Pradesh have been suspended till April 15.

07/04/2021 18:36:55

J&K Reports Highest Single-Day Spike In Covid-19 Cases

Jammu & Kashmir records highest single-day spike as 812 people tested positive for Covid-19 in past 24 hours taking total tally to 1,34,827. Total active cases in the valley have now surged past 5,000-mark. With 6 new fatilities on Wednesday, the death toll has risen to 2018.

07/04/2021 17:08:55

Complete Lockdown In Chhattisgarh's Raipur From April 9

Bogged by the Covid-19 second wave, a complete lockdown has been imposed in Chhattisgarh's capital Raipur from April 9 to April 19. As per the announcement made by administration, the lockdown restrictions will beging in the city from 6 pm onward on April 9. 

07/04/2021 15:36:26

Section 144 imposed in Bengaluru city limits to curb Covid-19 spread

In wake of increasing COVID-19 cases in Bengaluru, the Karnataka authorities have decided to impose Section 144 CrPC in city limits from today. 

"Prohibit operation of amenities like Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Party Halls etc in apartment/residential complexes in limits of Bengaluru City," the order states. 

07/04/2021 14:11:25

Punjab Govt Imposes Night Curfew Till April 30; Bans Political Gatherings In State

Amid rising cases of Coronavirus in the state, Punjab Government has decided to impose night curfew from 9 PM - 5 AM across the entire State till April 30. It has also put a ban on political gatherings in the State. 

07/04/2021 12:55:24

COVID-19 cases in Odisha

Odisha reported 791 new COVID-19 cases, 266 recoveries and 1 death on April 6.

• Total positive cases: 344647


• Total recovered cases: 338416


• Active cases: 4255


• Death toll: 1923

07/04/2021 12:52:45

Current wave of COVID19 spreading faster than last year: Dr. Suresh Kuma

News agency ANI quoted Dr. Suresh Kumar, MD, Lok Nayak Hospital (Delhi) saying, "The current wave of COVID19 is spreading faster than last year. Last week 20 patients were admitted to our hospital, today there are 170 patients. Demand for beds is also increasing." 

07/04/2021 11:00:13

Over 2,000 beds increased in Delhi hospitals Amid Covid surge

In the last 3 days, more than 2000 beds have been increased in hospitals. I would like to appeal to the public to wear masks and maintain social distancing: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

07/04/2021 09:36:31

80% cases in Punjab due to the UK variant of COVID-19

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said that 80% of cases in Punjab are due to the UK variant of COVID19. This has been confirmed by genome sequencing. "The increase in cases is event-driven like large weddings, local body elections, farmer protest, etc could have a role in it," minister added. 

07/04/2021 09:25:24

COVID-19 Cases in India

India reports 1,15,736 new COVID19 cases, 59,856 discharges, and 630 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry

Total cases: 1,28,01,785
Total recoveries: 1,17,92,135
Active cases: 8,43,473  
Death toll: 1,66,177
 
Total vaccination:  8,70,77,474

07/04/2021 09:23:37

AstraZeneca UK Vaccine Trial on Children Paused As Regulators Assess Possible Link To Blood Clots

Trail of Covid-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca Plc and the University of Oxford have been paused after regulators assessed its possible link to blood clots in children. The University of Oxford in a statement said that vaccine researchers are awaiting the results of a review by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency, the UK’s drug watchdog, “before further vaccinations."

07/04/2021 09:16:59

Routine walk-in OPD patient registrations temporarily closed

All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi in an official notice said that routine walk-in OPD patient registrations, including speciality clinics in AIIMS Hospital and all centres, will temporarily be closed with effect from April 8. 

07/04/2021 09:11:48

Every Adult Aged 18 Years And Above Eligible To Be Vaccinated: US President Joe Biden

Bumping up his deadline by two weeks, US President Joe Biden announced to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for coronavirus vaccines. "We are moving the date up from May 1 to April 19, nationwide. By no later than April 19, every adult aged 18 years and above will be eligible to be vaccinated. No more confusing rules. No more confusing restrictions," Biden said. 

07/04/2021 09:11:31

COVID-19 cases in Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh in the past 24 hours logged 3,722 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the tally to 3,13,971. The deadly contagious virus claimed 18 fatalities in the last 24 hours, pushing the toll to 4,073.

Madhya Pradesh COVID figures: 
Recoveries: 2,85,743 
Active cases: 24,155
Tests conducted: Over 65.62 lakh

07/04/2021 09:04:16

Covid-19 Cases in Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh reported 9,921 new COVID19 cases, 1,552 recoveries and 53 deaths in the last 24 hours

Active cases: 52,445
Total cases: 3,86,269
Total recoveries: 3,29,408
Death toll: 4,416

07/04/2021 09:03:36

Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh Cause Of Maximum Concern: Centre

The central government on Tuesday said that the intensity of the coronavirus pandemic has increased in India. As per the union health ministry, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh are the cause of maximum concern.