COVID-19 India Highlights: Maharashtra Corona Tally Dips Below 29,000; Mumbai Records 953 Cases In 24 Hrs

Coronavirus Highlights, May 18: With 4,329 deaths in last 24 hours, India reported highest fatalities from COVID-19 on Tuesday. However, there was a bright side as well, as 2,63,533 new cases were recorded, the lowest in 26 days.

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Coronavirus Highlights, May 18: With 4,329 deaths in last 24 hours, India reported highest fatalities from COVID-19 on Tuesday. However, there was a bright side as well, as 2,63,533 new cases were recorded, the lowest in 26 days. In an attempt to stem the rising COVID-19 cases, several states including Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chandigarh announced to extend the existing lockdown restrictions.In a major development, the government on Monday dropped the off-label use of convalescent plasma as it was not found beneficial in decreasing the progression to severe disease or death.Meanwhile, Delhi government has requested Central government to urgently provide Covid vaccines. The AAP govt has already shut several vaccinations centres in the national capital due to shortage to vaccines.

18/05/2021 23:52:40

There is no new COVID strain in our country: High Commission of Singapore

"There is no truth in the assertion that there is a new COVID strain in Singapore. Phylogenetic testing has shown that the B.1.617.2 variant is the prevalent strain in many of the COVID cases, including in children, in recent weeks in Singapore," High Commission of Singapore tweeted while replying to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's post. 

18/05/2021 22:52:09

Assam records 5,835 new COVID-19 cases

Assam reported 5,835 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total tally to 3,40,858. 4,311 recoveries and 73 deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases stands at 46,393 in Assam. 

18/05/2021 21:53:38

Telangana adds 3k new cases

Telangana recorded 3,982 new cases, 5,186 recoveries and 27 fatalities till 5:30 pm, according to the media bulletin shared by the state government. 

18/05/2021 23:58:30

Mumbai records dip in COVID-19 cases

Maharashtra reported 28,438 new Coronavirus cases, 52,898 discharges and 679 deaths in the last 24 hours. Maharashtra's Covid-19 new infections remained below the 30,000 level but increased from 26,616 on Monday to 28,438 on Tuesday. 

 

The state's capital Mumbai recorded 953 COVID-19 cases, 2,258 recoveries and 44 deaths in the last 24 hours. 

18/05/2021 20:41:08

West Bengal adds 19,428 new cases

West Bengal reported 19,428 new Coronavirus cases and 145 deaths in the last 24 hours. 19,050 people recovered from the virus, taking the recovery tally to 10,26,492. The number of active cases stands at 1,31,793 in West Bengal. 

18/05/2021 20:07:01

India records highest-ever single-day recoveries

 India recorded highest-ever single-day recoveries as more than 4 lakh COVID-19 patients recovered in the last 24 hours. 4,22,436 recoveries were reported, Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry, said on Tuesday.

18/05/2021 19:36:04

Karnataka: 525 people die due to COVID-19 in last 24 hours

Karnataka reported 30,309 new COVID-19 cases and 525 deaths in the last 24 hours. 58,395 people recovered on Monday, taking the total recovery tally to 16,74,487. The number of active cases stands at 5,75,028. 

18/05/2021 19:13:17

These states to see peak of second wave of COVID cases in next 2 weeks: SUTRA model

Tamil Nadu, Punjab and Assam may see the peak of second wave of COVID-19 cases in the next two weeks, the SUTRA model that charts the trajectory of Coronavirus suggested. Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have well passed their peak of the second wave, the model suggested. 

18/05/2021 18:26:50

Goa adds 1358 fresh COVID-19 cases

Goa reported 1358 new COVID-19 cases and 3120 recoveries in the last 24 hours. 45 people died due to Coronavirus in the state on Monday. The number of active cases stands at 23,946. 

18/05/2021 17:41:06

DCGI approves Covaxin for phase II/III clinical trials in 2-18 age group

COVAXIN has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), for phase II/III clinical trials in the age group of 2 to 18 years, Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog, said on Tuesday. He added that the trials would begin in the next 10-12 days.

18/05/2021 17:24:43

Puducherry reports 1797 new cases

Puducherry reported 1797 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. 33 people have lost their lives while 1670 have been discharged. The number of active cases stands at 17,477. 

18/05/2021 15:35:02

Punjab CM announces Rs 10 lakh grant to village that achieves 100% vaccination

Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh announces a special development grant of Rs 10 lakhs to every village that achieves 100% vaccination target under the state government’s 'Corona Mukt Pind Abhiyan'

18/05/2021 15:04:33

We have lost 269 doctors in second wave: IMA

Right from beginning of COVID, IMA is maintaining a registry & getting data of doctors' deaths in various parts of country. In 2nd wave, we started in April & till now lost 269. Every day we record 20-25 deaths on an avg: Dr JA Jayalal, President (IMA)

18/05/2021 13:52:17

Covid-curfew in Ahmedabad extended till May 21

Ahmedabad Police on Tuesday announced that the existing Covid-curfew in Ahmedabad has been extended till May 21, 6 am. 

18/05/2021 12:48:21

PM Modi interests with field officials from States and Districts over COVID19 situation

:There are different challenges in every district of our country. You understand the challenges of your district best. When your district wins, it is country's victory. If your district defeats COVID-19, so does the country. You all are playing a very important role in the battle against Corona. In a way, you are the field commanders of this battle," PM Modi. 

18/05/2021 12:26:50

Man arrested for duping people on the pretext of selling Remdesivir injections

Delhi Police arrests Sachin Yadav of Mahendergarh (Haryana) for duping people on the pretext of selling Remdesivir injections; two mobile phones recovered from him. Case registered at CR Park Police Station

18/05/2021 12:06:25

Indian Navy establishes vaccination centre for 45+ at Naval auditorium in Dabolim

A vaccination centre has been established by Indian Navy at Naval auditorium on Airport Road, Dabolim. The centre will be operational from 9am-4pm on all days except Sundays. Presently, vaccination is open for age category 45 years and above only

18/05/2021 11:08:34

Fourth Oxygen Express carrying 120 tonnes Oxygen reaches Bengaluru

The fourth Oxygen Express carrying 120 tonnes Liquid Medical Oxygen arrived at Whitefield, Bengaluru from Tatanagar today. So far, Karnataka has received 480 tonnes Oxygen by rail

18/05/2021 10:15:19

PM Modi To Interact With State, District Officials To Discuss Covid Measures In Rural Areas

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to interest with field officials from states and districts to discuss measures taken by them in handling the Covid-19 pandemic. The crucial meeting is scheduled at 11 am on Tuesday.

"Through their interaction with the Hon’ble Prime Minister, the officials will share some best practices, in addition to suggestions and recommendations for continuing our ongoing battle against COVID-19, especially in semi-urban and rural areas,” said PMO. 

18/05/2021 09:40:52

Former IMA president Dr KK Aggarwal succumbs to Covid-19

Padma Shri awardee and former Indian Medical Association (IMA) president Dr KK Aggarwal passed away due to COVID19 at 12am

18/05/2021 09:39:37

2.63 Lakh Fresh Cases Of Covid-19, 4329 Deaths Reported In Last 24 Hrs

India reports 2,63,533 new Covid-19 cases, 4,22,436 discharges and 4,329 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry

• Total cases: 2,52,28,996


• Total discharges: 2,15,96,512


• Death toll: 2,78,719


• Active cases: 33,53,765


• Total vaccination: 18,44,53,149

18/05/2021 08:37:00

CoWIN portal in Hindi, 14 other languages from next week

The Union Health Ministry on Monday said that the CoWIN portal will be made available in Hindi and 14 regional languages by next week, while 17 more laboratories will be added to the INSACOG network to monitor the variants of COVID-19.

18/05/2021 08:33:01

14.8 Lakh Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Administered In Past 24 Hrs

The Union Health Ministry on Monday said that the cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 18.44 crore with 14,79,592 doses given on Monday. As per data issued by the Centre, 6,63,329 beneficiaries in the age group of 18-44 years received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on Monday and cumulatively 59,32,704 people across 36 states and UTs since the start of phase-3 of the vaccination drive.