Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: AIIMS-Delhi To Take Up Only Urgent Procedures, Surgeries Due To Covid-19 Surge

Coronavirus Cases HIGHLIGHTS: Ten states including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala and Punjab have shown a steep rise in the daily COVID-19 cases accounting for 84.21 per cent of the 1,26,789 new infections.

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Coronavirus Cases HIGHLIGHTS India stares at a yet another possible health crisis as the second wave of Coronavirus has forced several states including Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and others to take strict measures with country witnessing a record single-day spike of 1,26,789 new coronavirus infections on Thursday, pushing the nationwide COVID-19 tally of cases to 1,29,28,574. Ten states including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Kerala and Punjab have shown a steep rise in the daily COVID-19 cases accounting for 84.21 per cent of the 1,26,789 new infections. What is concerning is the fact that the national weekly Covid-19 positivity rate has increased by 6.21 per cent from 2.19 to 8.40 per cent in the first seven days of March and April. 

08/04/2021 22:52:53

37 Doctors Of Delhi's Ganga Ram Hospital Test Covid Positive, All Of Them Were Vaccinated

As many as 37 doctors of the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi have tested positive for coronavirus. As per reports, while 32 of them have mild symptoms and are in home isolation, five are admitted in the hospital itself for treatment.

All the 37 doctors who have tested positive were vaccinated.

08/04/2021 22:32:52

Old/Fake Videos Showing Crowd At Railway Stations, Don't Believe Such Rummours: CPRO Central Railway

In the view of several reports claiming large crowd gatherings at various railyways stations including New Delhi and Mumbai, the Chief Public Relation Officer (CPRO) Central Railway has said that some old and fake videos showing crowds at various stations are making rounds and urged that people should not believe in any such rumours.

08/04/2021 21:49:25

Only Urgent Procedures, Surgeries In AIIMS-Delhi Due To Covid-19

In the view of Covid-19 prevention and control in the national capital, the All India Institute of Media Science has said that it will only take up urgent procedures or surgeries in various operation theatres of with effect from April 10.

08/04/2021 21:30:14

Corona Curfew Imposed In Several Cities Of Karnataka

'Corona curfew' (night curfew) will be imposed between 10pm-5am from 10th to 20th April in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Kalaburagi, Bidar, Tumkuru, Udupi and Manipal. Essential services to be exempted: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa

08/04/2021 20:29:07

Stress On Covid-19 Testing: PM Modi To CMs

"I appeal to you all to stress on COVID19 testing. Our target is to do 70% RT-PCR tests. Let the number of positive cases come high, but do maximum testing. Proper sample collection is very important, it can be checked through proper governance," PM Modi during meeting with CMs

08/04/2021 20:26:18

'Test, Track, Treat': PM Modi Suggestion To CMs

"Our experience says 'Test, track and treat' is the mantra to go forward. We must also focus on COVID appropriate behaviour and COVID management," PM Modi said during his meeting with CMs to review Coronavirus situation. 

08/04/2021 19:43:15

Mumbai Vaccine Stock To Run Out Tomorrow

The ongoing Covid-19 vaccination drive in Mumbai will come to a halt from Friday as the stock of vaccine doses in the city is about to end, Mayor Kishori Pednekar told PTI on Thursday.

08/04/2021 19:23:16

Delhi Reports Over 7,400 New Cases, Highest Surge This Year

Delhi records 7,437 fresh positive cases, highest ever since the pandamic broke in 2020 and 24 deaths in the last 24 hours. The national capital currently has active cases at 23,181, taking total tally to 6,98,005.

08/04/2021 19:04:21

PM Modi Chairs Virtual Meeting With CMs On Covid-19 Crisis

Bogged by the second wave of Coronavirus across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired an all-Chief Ministers' virtual meeting to take stock of the concerning Covid-19 situation and vaccination drive. As per recent reports, Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa took part in the meeting with was also attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. 

08/04/2021 18:55:43

After being part of a hectic election campaigning, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday informed that he has tested positive for the novel Coronavirus. Vijayan tested positive little over a month after taking his first Covid-19 vaccine jab.

08/04/2021 17:30:44

Delhi Left With Covid-19 Vaccine Stock Of Just 4-5 Days: Satyendar Jain

Joining chorus to the ongoing allegation by states regarding shortage of Coronavirus vaccine, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Thursday said that vaccination drive is going well in Delhi but the current stock will last only for 4-5 days.

"The vaccination drive is going well in Delhi. We received some vaccines yesterday. We have stock for 4-5 days. We have demanded more and we will get it," Jain said during a presser earlier in the day.

08/04/2021 16:33:18

Chhattisgarh CM Urged PM To Allow Vaccination For Those Above 18 Yrs

Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel on Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow all people above 18 years of age to get vaccinated against COVID-19, in wake of alarming rise in coronavirus cases.

08/04/2021 16:24:49

UP Covid Surge: Night Curfew In Varanasi, Kanpur, Lucknow & Prayagraj

Apart from Noida and Ghaziabad, the Uttar Pradesh government has announced a night curfew in four major cities of the state including Varanasi, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Prayagraj with effect from Thursday night.

08/04/2021 16:23:18

Night Curfew In Noida, Greater Noida & Ghaziabad From April 8 Till April 17

In light of the recent increase in number of Covid-19 cases, the Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has imposed a night curfew in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, with ristriction starting from today (April 8). The curfew will be in place between 10 pm to 5 am till April 17th. However, the movement of essential goods and services will be exempted from the order, officials said.