Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Vaccination For 18-44 Age Group To Begin In Madhya Pradesh From Wednesday
Coronavirus Live Updates: India on Monday reported about 3.68 lakh cases which are lesser than that it reported on Sunday with 4.01 lakh new Covid cases. After looking at a major drop in the number of cases, it is to be seen if the trend continues. For all the live updates around Coronavirus follow this space...
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India on Monday reported about 3.68 lakh cases which are lesser than that it reported on Sunday with 4.01 lakh new Covid cases.
On Monday, Delhi logged a record 448 COVID-19 deaths in a day and 18,043 cases, the lowest since April 15, with a positivity rate of 29.56 percent, according to a bulletin issued by the Delhi health department on Monday. This is the third day on the trot that the capital has recorded over 400 fatalities due to the deadly virus. The 18,043 fresh cases are the lowest since April 15 when 16,699 people were diagnosed with the disease. The low number of cases can be attributed to fewer tests (61,045) conducted on Sunday.
Meanwhile, the US’ top public health expert and White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci has recommended a nationwide lockdown for India followed by a massive vaccination drive and then the construction of a large number of makeshift hospitals.
Vaccination For 18-44 Age Group To Begin In Madhya Pradesh From Wednesday
The third phase of Coronavirus vaccination drive, which was scheduled to commence on May 1 for 18-44 age group population, will now finally start from Wednesday as per the availability of doses. Vaccination against COVID-19 will be on the basis of pre-registration, and will take place between 9am and 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Maharashtra Records 5 Per Cent Drop In Positivity Rate Of Covid-19 Infection
Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Tuesday said the state has recorded a 5 per cent drop in positivity rate of COVID infection, from 27 percent to 22 per cent, adding that recovery rate is at 84.07 per cent, which is the highest in the country.
Tope said, "Positivity rate in the state has dropped from 27 to 22 per cent. We are testing 2.80 lakh persons daily and there is been no fall in testing. From 63,000, the tally for COVID patients has come down to 61,000. At 84.07 per cent, our recovery rate is the highest in the country."
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