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...

Background

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. 

04/05/2021 22:01:33

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. 

04/05/2021 21:37:35

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."

04/05/2021 20:34:30

Rajasthan Reports Highest Single-Day Spike Of 16,974 Covid-19 Cases

Rajasthan on Tuesday recorded the highest single-day spike of 16,974 coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, pushing its infection tally to 6,68,221, the health department said in a bulletin. The number of active cases in the state also rose to 1,97,045. 154 fresh COVID-19 fatalities were registered in the state. 4,66,310 COVID-19 patients have recovered in Rajasthan so far.

04/05/2021 20:07:09

Night Curfew In Assam From 6 PM To 5 AM To Contain Surge Of Covid-19 Cases

To contain the surge of COVID-19 cases, Assam on Tuesday advanced the night curfew to 6 pm from the current 8 pm after reviewing prevailing Coronavirus situation in the state. The state government has imposed restrictions on the movement of people at public places from tomorrow. As per the order, no meeting/gathering at any open or closed spaces shall be allowed and all ommercial establishments and shops shall be closed at 2 pm everyday.

04/05/2021 19:12:56

Uttar Pradesh Registers Highest Ever Single-Day Covid Death Toll With 352 New Deaths

Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday registered its highest ever single-day Covid death toll with 352 new deaths in last 24 hours. The state also reported 25,858 fresh Covid-19 cases in the same period, as per State Health Department

04/05/2021 19:04:19

UP CM Yogi Adityanath Issues Guidelines For Covid-19 Management

Presiding over a high-level Covid review meeting on Tuesday, CM Yogi Adityanath directed health department to start a Mega Covid Testing Campaign from May 5 in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh. A door-to-door campaign will be run by Asha and Angandwadi workers to check people with infrared thermometers, their oxygen level with pulse oximeters. In the last 24 hours, 25858 new Covid cases have been confirmed in UP, while 38,683 people have recovered during the same period.

 

04/05/2021 18:34:30

CM Amarinder Singh Asks PM Modi, Amit Shah To Ensure Uninterrupted Supply Of Oxygen To Punjab

Expressing concern over loss of lives due to oxygen shortage across Punjab, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Tuesday sought immediate intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allocation of 50 metric tonne of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) from a nearby source and 20 additional tankers for timely evacuation of the life-saving gas from Bokaro.

 

04/05/2021 17:49:08

High Court Issues Show-Cause Notice To Centre Over Oxygen Shortage In Delhi

Hight Court has directed Centre to show cause as to why contempt not be initiated against it for failing to comply with order on supply of oxygen to Delhi to treat COVID-19 patients. Aftre Supreme Court order, now High Court has also asked Centre to supply 700 MT oxygen daily to Delhi by 'whatever means'.

04/05/2021 17:26:16

Tankers Carrying Oxygen in Maharashtra Fitted With GPS To Ensure Better Management

In order to ensure better movement of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in Maharashtra, at least 250 tankers carrying the life-saving gas are being fitted with GPS devices to ensure better managemnt and keep a proprt track of their movement. The oxygen supply in the state has increased amid the rise in COVID-19 cases.

"Nearly 50 per cent of the 250 tankers are already fitted with GPS, while the remaining will be fitted with it within a few days. Once all the tankers fitted with these device, their movement can be tracked from the control room," Dhakane said.

04/05/2021 16:52:43

Centre Allocates Covid-19 Supplies Received From Global Community

As India battles the grim second Coronavirus wave, Health Ministry has taken a major step to ensure  effective distribution of the medical and other relief and support material to states and UTs, overwhelmed by spurt in Covid cases. A streamlined and systematic mechanism for allocation of the support supplies received by India has been put into place.

"The steps taken for expeditious clearance on fast track basis are as follows: The goods are given high priority for clearance by the Customs Systems for processing over other goods. Nodal officers also gets alert on email for monitoring and clearance," an official release from Health Ministry said.

04/05/2021 16:16:42

Free Vaccine For All Including Those Above 18 In Chandigarh

Chandigarh Administrator V P Singh Badnore on Tuesday announced that all beneficiaries including those above 18 years will be vaccinated for free of cost in the Union Territory." In an official statement, Badnore said, "Free vaccination for all beneficiaries including those above 18 years."

04/05/2021 15:52:55

JEE (Main) - May 2021 Session Postponed Amid Grim COVID-19 Situation In India

04/05/2021 15:02:48

India has achieved 3 times the production capacity of Remedesvir: Mansukh Mandaviya

Minister of State for Chemical and Fertilizers Mansukh Mandaviya today announced that the production of Remdesivir is being increased at a rapid pace in the country. India has achieved 3 times the production capacity of Remedesvir & will soon be able to meet the growing demand

04/05/2021 14:14:21

Delhi Govt Reduced Oxygen Quota For Army Base Hospital At Delhi Cantt

The state govt has reduced the quota of oxygen for the Army Base Hospital at Delhi Cantt. Army authorities have taken up the matter with the local authorities through Defence Ministry. Indian Army sources told ANI, Army Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt has enough supplies for the time being and can take care of its patients but the issue has to be addressed shortly otherwise it can lead to shortages. 

04/05/2021 13:02:12

SRH's Wriddhiman Saha Test Covid Positive

After CSK and KKR's contingent reported COVID-19 positive members, SunRisers Hyderabad is the latest to be added to that list. SRH's Wriddhiman Saha has tested positive for coronavirus as confirmed by the SRH Management. 

Today's IPL match of SRH vs MI is in danger after Wriddhiman Saha tested positive. If today's game is wiped out then we can see 3 days of complete IPL blackout to Covid breakouts. 

04/05/2021 12:27:29

Madhya Pradesh: 12,563 new Covid-19 positive cases in past 24 hours

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister on Tuesday informed that the state reported 12,563 new COVID19 positive cases while 11,730 patients were discharged in past 24 hours. The positivity rate in the state is coming down and the recovery rate is above 85 per cent. 17,301 hospital beds are available. Vaccination for 18-44 age group to start on May 5. 

04/05/2021 12:14:17

Delhi Govt Announces Rs 5000 Each To Autorickshaw Drivers; Free Ration To All Ration Card Holders For Two Months

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday announced to provide free ration to all ration card holders in Delhi  for the next 2 months. All autorickshaw drivers and taxi drivers in the national capital will be given Rs 5000 each by Delhi govt so that they get a little help during this financial crisis. 

The Chief Minister clarified that it is just being done to help the poor going through financial issues, the initiative does not mean that the lockdown will continue for 2 months.

04/05/2021 10:27:57

Wednesday's IPL Match Between CSK - RR Likely To Be Rescheduled

A day after three members of the Chennai Super Kings - chief executive officer Kasi Viswanathan, a bus cleaner and bowling coach L Balaji - tested positive for COVID-19, the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals scheduled for Wednesday May 5, is likely to be rescheduled, say BCCI sources. 

04/05/2021 09:40:57

India Reports 3.57 Lakh New Covid Cases

India reports 3,57,229 new covid cases, 3,20,289 discharges and 3,449 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry 

Total cases: 2,02,82,833
Total recoveries: 1,66,13,292
Death toll: 2,22,408
Active cases: 34,47,133

Total vaccination: 15,89,32,921

04/05/2021 09:29:28

TN CM Designate MK Stalin Announces Journalists To Be Considered As Front Line Workers

In a statement, MK Stalin said that Journalists working in all situations like natural calamities, pandemic and others by putting their life in risk. By taking that in note, MK Stalin announced all print, TV, digital journalists are front-line workers. Govt will provide all the facilities, preferences to journalists which all front line workers receiving

04/05/2021 09:16:53

Diplomats from India, S Africa work together in US on TRIPS waiver to COVID-19 vaccines

Diplomats from India and South Africa are working together to convince American lawmakers and policymakers on the need to support their proposal before the WTO to temporarily waive some of the Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) during the COVID-19 emergency.

04/05/2021 08:45:45

Kuwait's Ambassador to India informed a ship departed from Al-Shuaiba Port for India carrying 3 tanks, each with a capacity of 25 metric tons, with a total of 75 metric tons and 1000 gas cylinders with a capacity of 40 liters and other relief material.

 

04/05/2021 07:57:34

450 Oxygen Cylinders Arrive From UK

An Indian Air Force aircraft reached Chennai, Tamil Nadu early morning today with 450 oxygen cylinders each of capacity 46.6 ltr from the United Kingdom.

04/05/2021 07:54:52

Fauci's Advice To India: Nationwide Lockdown, Go For Massive Vaccination Drive

Expressing concern over surging coronavirus cases in India, America's top public health expert and White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci on Monday recommended a nationwide lockdown, massive vaccination drive, and the construction of a large number of makeshift hospitals.

04/05/2021 07:52:57

Israel To Send Medical Equipment To India

Israel will be sending life-saving equipment to India throughout the week to assist it in the fight against coronavirus, a statement issued here said.

The medical equipment to be sent to India include oxygen generators and respirators.

The equipment will be delivered through a series of flights throughout the week starting Tuesday, the press release said.

India is one of Israel's closest and most important friends. We stand with India, particularly during these difficult times India is experiencing, and are sending life-saving equipment to our Indian brothers and sisters," Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi said in the statement.

"Israel and India share strategic ties that span a wide range of political, security, and economic issues. India is one of the most important countries for Israel broadly in the international arena and particularly in Asia-Pacific," the Foreign Minister said, adding that the emergency assistance is an "expression of deep friendship" between both countries.