Coronavirus Highlights: More Than 26 Lakh Precaution Doses Administered So far

Coronavirus Highlights: As per the latest Health Bulletin, Delhi reports 27,561 Covid cases, second-highest daily rise so far, and 40 deaths.

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Coronavirus Highlights: More than 18 lakh (18,52,611) precaution doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers, and those aged 60 and above with comorbidities since the drive began on Monday. India's vaccination coverage crossed the 153 crore mark on Tuesday.Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar tested positive for Covid-19 with mild symptoms. Lata Mangeshkar has been admitted to the ICU of Breach Candy hospital in south Mumbai and is said to be doing well."I have tested positive for Covid-19 today with mild symptoms. Following all the necessary protocols, I have isolated myself and I am under home quarantine. I request all those who have come in contact with me to isolate themselves and get tested," Nitin Gadkari tweeted.READ | Mumbai Sees Dip In Covid Cases For Fourth Straight Day; Delhi Logs 21,259 InfectionsMumbai saw a decline in Covid-19 cases for the fourth consecutive day while Delhi registered more than 20,000 infections on Tuesday. Even though the highly transmissible Omicron variant has led to a spurt in cases in the country, hospitalisations and deaths are fewer compared to the peaks driven by Delta last year.Delhi recorded 21,259 cases and 23 Covid-related deaths on Tuesday, which is the highest in the last eight months, taking the death toll to 25,200. The positivity rate has amounted to 25.65 percent, according to health department data.On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assured the people that a lockdown won't be imposed in the national capital."Rising Covid cases are a matter of concern but there is no need to panic. Very few people are getting hospitalised. Wearing a mask is very important. There will be no lockdown if you continue to wear a mask. There is no plan to impose a lockdown as of now," Kejriwal said while addressing a virtual press conference.

12/01/2022 22:09:41

Coronavirus LIVE: More Than 26 Lakh Precaution Doses Administered So far

More than 26,19,670 precaution doses of the Covid-19 vaccine have been administered to healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged 60 and above with comorbidities since January 10, the Union Health Ministry said.

Meanwhile, India's Covid vaccination coverage crossed 154.50 crore on Wednesday, with more than 66 lakh vaccine doses being administered till 7 pm. Also, 2,96,94,734 first doses have been given to beneficiaries in the 15-18 years age group so far.

12/01/2022 21:47:43

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra Sees Huge Spike In Cases, Logs 46,723 Infections

Maharashtra recorded 46,723 fresh coronavirus cases on Wednesday, a jump of 12,299 infections from a day ago, and 32 fresh fatalities, the health department said. The new cases included 86 Omicron infections, it said in a bulletin.

12/01/2022 21:43:49

Vaccination Centers To Be Opened For Children In Delhi Schools Having Health Clinics

The Delhi government on Wednesday said vaccination centers would be opened for 15-18 age group in schools where health clinics were operational.

12/01/2022 20:58:57

Maharashtra Reports 86 Omicron Cases Today

Maharashtra reports 86 Omicron cases today. 

 

12/01/2022 20:57:17

Tamil Nadu Reports 17,934 New Covid Cases

Tamil Nadu reports 17,934 new cases, 4,039 recoveries, and 19 deaths, in the last 24 hours.

 

12/01/2022 20:50:11

PM Modi Will Virtually Interact With CMs Of All States Tomorrow At 4:30 Pm On Covid Situation

PM Modi will interact with CMs of all states tomorrow at 4:30 pm via video conferencing on Covid-19 situation. 

 

12/01/2022 20:28:40

Odisha Registers 67 New Cases Of Omicron

"Odisha registers 67 new cases of Omicron, highest so far, taking state's tally of new coronavirus variant to 170," said state health department official. 

 

12/01/2022 20:26:56

West Bengal Reports 22,155 Fresh Covid Cases

West Bengal registers 22,155 fresh Covid cases, 1,057 more than Tuesday's count. 

 

12/01/2022 20:17:33

J-K Reports 1,695 New Cases - 812 From Jammu & 883 From Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir reports 1,695 new cases - 812 from Jammu & 883 from Kashmir in the last 24 hours. 

 

12/01/2022 20:16:08

Karnataka Reports 21,390 New Covid Cases

Karnataka reports 21,390 new cases, 1541 recoveries and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases 93,099. 

 

12/01/2022 20:15:21

Mumbai Reports 16,420 New Covid Cases, 14,649 Recoveries & 7 Deaths

Mumbai reports 16,420 new cases, 14,649 recoveries and 7 deaths today.

 

12/01/2022 20:13:14

Chandigarh Reports 1,114 New Covid Cases

Chandigarh reports 1,114 new cases today; Active cases at 4,808. Positivity rate at 21.38%. 

12/01/2022 19:58:54

Delhi Reports 27,561 Covid Cases, Second-Highest Daily Rise So Far

As per the latest Health Bulletin, Delhi reports 27,561 Covid cases, second-highest daily rise so far, and 40 deaths; positivity rate 26.22 per cent.

 

12/01/2022 18:50:40

Boris Johnson Admits Attending Downing Street Party During Covid Lockdown

Boris Johnson admits to attending a party in the Downing Street garden during the initial lockdown and apologised to the public, claiming it was a business function that "technically" violated no regulations.

12/01/2022 18:35:08

All Symptomatic Individuals Need To Be Tested: ICMR

"All symptomatic individuals need to be tested including all high-risk case contacts of laboratory-confirmed cases... Asymptomatic cases are not required to get tested unless they're at high risk. Home quarantine for all contacts for 7 days," said Dr Balram Bhargava, DG, ICMR. 

 

 

12/01/2022 18:32:16

Delhi: E-Pass Possessed On Or After January 4 Will Be Valid During The Entire Period Of Night & Weekend Curfew

The Delhi government on Wednesday announced that E-pass possession by a person from essential services/exempted category on or after January 4, 2022, (from the date of issuance of order) for movement shall be valid during the entire period of night curfew as well as weekend curfew in the NCT of Delhi. 

 

12/01/2022 18:28:14

All School Buses Will Get 100% Exemption From Annual Vehicle Tax This Year: Maharashtra Cabinet

Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday said that in view of COVID pandemic, all school buses in Maharashtra will get 100% exemption from annual vehicle tax this year. Marathi signboards will be mandatory for all establishments including establishments having less than 10 workers. Maharashtra cabinet further announced that the Women and Child Empowerment Schemes to receive funding of Rs 468 crores from District Planning Development Commission. 

 

12/01/2022 17:39:43

Covaxin Booster Dose Shown To Neutralize Omicron, Delta Variants Of Covid, Says Bharat Biotech

Bharat Biotech on Wednesday said that the COVAXIN® (BBV152) Booster has shown to neutralize both Omicron and Delta Variants of SARS-CoV-2. 

 

 

12/01/2022 17:38:06

Surya Namaskar Keep Covid-19 At Bay: Sarbananda Sonowal

Sarbananda Sonowal said that Surya Namaskar demonstration on Makar Sankranti is more relevant in the current resurgence of Covid-19.“It is a proven fact that Surya Namaskar builds up vitality and  immunity and therefore is able to keep corona at bay," he said. 

12/01/2022 17:36:14

Omicron Is Not Common Cold, Says NITI Aayog

"Omicron is not common cold, it's our responsibility to slow it down. Let's mask up and get vaccinated, whoever is due. It's fact they (vaccines) are helpful to an extent. Vaccination critical pillar of our COVID response," said Niti Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul. Read More

12/01/2022 16:35:30

PM Modi Inaugurates 11 New Govt Medical College In Tamil Nadu

PM Narendra Modi inaugurates 11 new government medical colleges in along with the new campus of Central Institute of Classical Tamil in Tamil Nadu, through video conference. 

12/01/2022 16:36:08

Mild Case Discharge After 7 Days, Says Health Ministry

"After a review meeting by PM Modi over COVID situation, we have revised our discharge policy with severity categorised into mild and moderate cases. Mild case discharge after at least 7 days from testing positive & non-emergency for 3 successive days, no need for testing prior to discharge. Moderate case - if there is resolution of symptoms, patient maintains O2 saturation> 93% for 3 successive days (without O2)..such patient will be discharged," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry. 

12/01/2022 16:30:53

Omicron Has A Substantial Growth Advantage Over Delta As Per WHO: Union Health Ministry

"Omicron has a substantial growth advantage over Delta as per WHO...Data from South Africa, UK, Canada, Denmark suggests a reduced risk of hospitalization for Omicron compared to Delta," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.

 

12/01/2022 16:29:08

Emerging States Of Concerns Reporting High Covid Positive Rates: Union Health Ministry

"Emerging states of concerns reporting high positive rates- Maharashtra with a rate positivity rate of 22.39%, West Bengal 32.18%, Delhi 23.1% and UP 4.47%," said Luv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry. 

 

12/01/2022 16:17:36

115 Death Globally Due To Omicron & 1 Death In India: Union Health Ministry

"Total 115 confirmed deaths globally due to Omicron and 1 death in India," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.

 

 

12/01/2022 16:16:17

Maharashtra, WB, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, UP, Kerala, & Gujarat Are 'Emerging States Of Concern'

"Emerging states of concern (reporting surge in COVID cases) are Maharashtra, West Bengal, Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, and Gujarat," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.

 

12/01/2022 16:12:03

'A Sharp Surge In COVID Cases In India; active cases 9,55,319 As On 12th Jan': Union Health Ministry

"A sharp surge in COVID cases in India; active cases 9,55,319 as on 12th Jan...High surge noticed globally- 159 countries; Eight countries in Europe reporting an increase of cases by more than 2 times in the last two weeks," said Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry.

 

12/01/2022 15:45:25

18 People Including Staff, Faculty & Students Of IIT Jammu Tests Covid Positive

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Jammu administration on Wednesday informed that 18 people including staff, faculty & students of IIT, Jammu test positive for COVID-19.

12/01/2022 15:40:50

Delhi: Hotel & Travel Industry Operators Face Hardships Due to Covid Restrictions

Hotel & Travel industry operators face hardships due to Covid- induced restrictions for International travellers. 12 out of 16 foreign travelling groups have cancelled their bookings due to fear of the Omicron variant, said Sourabh Tiwari, owner of Sushant Travels.

 

12/01/2022 15:41:58

Rs 1.10 Crore Worth Fine Was Collected For Violation Of Covid Norms: Delhi Govt

Delhi government on Wednesday said that the fine worth Rs 1.10 crore was collected and 63 FIRs were lodged for offences related to violation of Covid-19 norms in Delhi on January 11. 

 

12/01/2022 15:35:15

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Chairs A Meeting On Covid-19 Situation

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a meeting over COVID situation with Regional Director of Directorate General of Health Services, National Centre for Disease Control officers, Dy Director DCGI, Regional Head of ICMR & FSSAI in Chennai. 

 

12/01/2022 14:30:04

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Assam Govt Relaxes Night Curfew Timings

In view of the celebration of Bhogali Bihu, the Assam government relaxes night curfew timings. The night curfew timings will be from 11 pm to 4 am instead of 10 pm to 6 am on January 13.

12/01/2022 13:08:12

Over 2 Crore Children In The 15-18 Years Age Group Vaccinated, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at National Youth Festival on Wednesday said that more than two crore children in the 15-18 years age group vaccinated with Covid-19 vaccine doses.

 

12/01/2022 12:50:05

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Former Punjab CM Amarinder Singh Singh Tests Covid Positive

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amrinder Singh tests positive for COVID-19 'with mild symptoms'.

12/01/2022 12:22:44

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Covid Cases In Delhi Continue To Be Above 20K But Positivity Rate Is Stagnant

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain said covid cases in Delhi continue to be above 20,000 but the positivity rate is stagnant at around 25% which is a good sign. He also said the hospital admission rate has not risen in the past 4-5 days, if it continues, there will be some relief in restrictions.

12/01/2022 11:22:16

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: 1700 Delhi Police Personnel Test Covid Positive

Delhi Police informed that 1700 of its personnel tested positive for COVID-19 between January 1 and January 12.

12/01/2022 11:16:33

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: 76 New Omicron Cases Confirmed In Kerala

76 fresh cases of Omicron were confirmed in Kerala, taking the total number of the variant cases detected in the state to 421.

12/01/2022 09:30:36

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: India Reports 1,94,720 Fresh COVID Cases

India reports 1,94,720 fresh COVID cases, 60,405 recoveries & 442 deaths in the last 24 hours. Current active cases in India stand at 9,55,319 while the daily covid positivity rate is at 11.05%. Confirmed cases of Omicron tally stands at 4,868

12/01/2022 08:22:52

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: 481 Resident Doctors Tested COVID Positive In Maharashtra

In the latest update, at least 481 resident doctors have tested COVID-19 positive in Maharashtra. ANI quoting Dr Avinash Dahiphale, president, Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors reports that 481 resident doctors have tested covid positive so far in the state.

12/01/2022 08:06:23

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Omicron Enters J&K

Ten cases of Omicron were detected in J&K which includes three non-local travellers, taking the tally of total detected cases to 13 in J&K, officials said on Tuesday. Officials confirmed that the first case of Omicron was detected in Kashmir on Monday while four more were detected on Tuesday.

He said that three of the five detected cases include three non-local travellers whose samples were taken in Anantnag and they have already returned back.

Health officials said that the person from Shopian and a pregnant lady from Uri who were detected positive for Omicron are stable and have recovered as well.

"Robust teams are working to trace contact of the two persons who have been tested positive for Omicron," an official said.

He said that we are working to find out with whom people have met since a person tested positive for Covid-19 and later omicron.

While giving details of cases, he said that three tourists whose samples were detected positive for Omicron include a 19-year -old male and a 22-year-old female from Maharashtra, and a 40-year-old male from Gujarat and their samples were taken from 22 December and 26 December respectively.

He said that a sample of a pregnant lady from Dhani Syden, Baramulla was taken on December 20, while details of a person from Shopian where the sample was detected positive for omicron on Monday were not known.

Dr Shashi Sudan Principal GMC Jammu said that five fresh cases of omicron were detected in the Jammu division on Tuesday whose samples were taken last month.

Officials said that among one two belongs to Channi Himmat Jammu and one from Canal road Jammu.

It is pertinent to mention here that earlier three cases of Omicron were detected in Jammu including two women from Saraswati Vihar in Talab Tillo Bohri and a student of Kendriya Vidyalaya Bantalab, however, all three patients had already recovered.