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LIVE: Govt is alert, taking proactive action, says PM at Covid review meet
Centre on Thursday in an advisory cautioned states to observe all precautions and don't let the guard down in view of the rise in Omicron variant cases
Night curfew back in Madhya Pradesh amid Omicron scare
The Madhya Pradesh government has decided to impose a night curfew between 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. across the state Thursday onwards amid a growing fear of a possible third Covid-19 wave following the detection of the new Omicron variant -- cases of which have been reported in some states including the neighbouring Gujarat and Maharashtra.
In an announcement on late Thursday evening, Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said: "We can impose curfew during night hours (between 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.) If needed, some more measures will be implemented."
"Omicron has reached 16 states and people are coming from these states. The possibility cannot be ruled out that cases of this variant will come in Madhya Pradesh. Omicron spreads very quickly," Chouhan added.
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In Covid review meet, PM underlines need to be 'satark', 'saavdhan'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the country amid fresh concerns sparked by the outbreak of highly transmissible Omicron variant and stressed on the need to be 'satark' (vigilant) and 'saavdhan' (cautious).
While asserting that the government is alert and seized of the evolving scenario, he added that the fight against the pandemic is not over yet and highlighted the "paramount importance" of Covid-safe behaviour, a statement from the PMO said.
He directed officials that the Centre's teams be sent to states with low vaccination, rising cases, and insufficient health infrastructure, to assist them improve the situation.
Places like New Delhi and Maharashtra have seen a rise in the number of new infections of late.
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LIVE: Govt is alert, taking proactive action, says PM at Covid review meet
LIVE: Govt is alert, taking proactive action, says PM at Covid review meet
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Delhi reports 118 Covid cases, one death and 57 recoveries in last 24 hours
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Strategy for proactive, focussed, collaborative, cooperative fight against Covid should guide our actions: PM
Strategy for proactive, focussed, collaborative, cooperative fight against Covid should guide all our actions: PM Narendra Modi tells officials
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Over 88% eligible population given first dose of Covid vaccine, over 60% received second dose
Over 88 per cent of eligible population given first dose of Covid vaccine, over 60 per cent received second dose: Official statement.
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LIVE: PM Modi calls for effective use of IT tools for tele-medicine & tele-consultation
At Covid review meet, PM Narendra Modi calls for effective use of IT tools for tele-medicine & tele-consultation.
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Important for states to ensure oxygen supply equipment are installed, fully functional: PM at review meet
Important for states to ensure oxygen supply equipment are installed, fully functional: PM Narendra Modi at Covid review meet.
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Fight against pandemic not over; continued adherence to Covid-safe behavior of paramount importance: PM
Fight against pandemic not over; continued adherence to Covid-safe behavior is of paramount importance even today: PM Narendra Modi
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States need to ensure that eligible population is fully vaccinated against Covid: PM Modi at review meet
States need to ensure that eligible population is fully vaccinated against Covid: PM Narendra Modi at review meet
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Centre to send teams to states with low vaccination, rising Covid cases: PMO
Centre to send teams to states with low vaccination, rising Covid cases, insufficient health infra to assist them: PMO
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Focus should be on prompt, effective contact tracing, ramping up testing: PM Modi
Focus should be on prompt, effective contact tracing, ramping up testing, accelerating vaccination and boosting health infra: PM Modi at Covid review meeting
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Govt alert, seized of evolving situation: PM Modi at Covid review meeting
Govt alert, seized of evolving situation; taking proactive action, helping states for containment and management under 'Whole of Government' approach: PM Modi at Covid review meeting.
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We should be 'satark' (vigilant) and 'saavdhan' (cautious): PM Modi at Covid review meeting
In view of new variant of Omicron, we should be 'satark' (vigilant) and 'saavdhan' (cautious): PM Narendra Modi at review meeting
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PM Modi chairs high-level meeting to review Covid situation
PM Narendra Modi chairs high-level meeting to review Covid situation and preparedness of health systems across country: Statement
Latest live news: Amid rising concerns over the spread of Omicron variant of coronavirus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stressed on Covid-appropriate behaviour, saying the fight against the pandemic is not over and directed officials to send teams to states with low vaccination, rising cases, and insufficient health infrastructure, to assist them in improving the situation.
Delhi is preparing for 300,000 tests daily to detect Covid-19, says Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, listing preparedness for Omicron variant of the disease. 'Do not rush to hospitals—Omicron appears to be mild," he says.
Two people died and four were injured when an explosion hit a court complex in Punjab’s Ludhiana little after 12 pm, multiple reports said on Thursday.
The blast is suspected to have taken place in a bathroom on the second floor of the building, damaging walls and shattering glass of windows of nearby rooms.
“I am going to Ludhiana. Some anti-national elements are doing such acts as Assembly elections are nearing. The government is on alert. Those found guilty will not be spared,” said Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi about the explosion, according to Hindustan Times website.
Amid fresh concerns caused by the Omicron variant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting on the Coronavirus (Covid-19) situation in the country today. Official sources said Modi will take stock of the pandemic situation across the country.
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