Covid LIVE: Preparing for third wave, says Uddhav as cases hit 2-month low

Coronavirus live updates: India's Covid fatality count remains above the 3000-mark. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Mann Ki Baat LIVE: So far, more than 33 crore samples for Covid tested in India, says PM Modi

So far, more than 33 crore samples have been tested in the country: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the nation through his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat'.

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Our front-line workers have played a remarkable role in fighting Covid-19: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

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Drivers of oxygen tankers working on war footing and saved lives of lakhs of people: PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat

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Railways taking oxygen to every part of the country through Oxygen Express: PM Modi

To help the country deal with sudden rise in oxygen demand, Railways Ministry is helping the country by taking oxygen to every part of the country through Oxygen Express. To facilitate transportation of oxygen, Indian Railways has also come forward. Oxygen Express trains have transported oxygen more rapidly and in larger quantities: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the nation through his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat'.

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Mann Ki Baat LIVE: I salute all those who working to endlessly to save lives during this pandemic, says Modi

I salute all those who are working to endlessly to save lives during this pandemic. We are standing by the families of all those who lost their lives. Many doctors, medical staff sacrificed their own safety and worked day and night. In all this, there are several people who played an important role: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the nation through his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat'.

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India is fighting the coronavirus pandemic with all its might: PM Modi

The country is fighting the coronavirus pandemic with all its might. Apart from this, India has always faced cyclones, earthquakes, floods, but we fought that well. We were able to save many lives despite these disasters: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the nation through his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat'.

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Mann Ki Baat LIVE: PM Modi converses with Dinesh Upadhyay Ji, who drives a liquid oxygen tanker

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Mann Ki Baat LIVE: India has been fighting Covid-19, the nation witnessed a few natural disasters too, says PM

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Nearly 12 crore vaccine doses will be available in June 2021: Health Ministry

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Odisha reports 9,541 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

Odisha reported as many as 9541 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the state health bulletin. Out of fresh COVID-19 cases, 4198 caught the infection from local contacts.

 

The total number of recoveries in the state stood at 658646 and 2719 deaths. According to the official health bulletin, the state has 95266 active COVID-19 cases.

 

The cumulative number of COVID tests conducted so far has reached 11711459. One of the worst-hit districts of the state is Khurda, which has reported 1342 new cases in the last 24 hours, which is the highest among other 31 districts of the states.

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LIVE: PM Modi to address nation on 'Mann Ki Baat' at 11 am

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Covid LIVE: PM to address nation via Mann Ki Baat, may speak about vaccines

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Sunday broadcast his monthly radio show 'Mann Ki Baat', coinciding with seven years of his government.

 

Modi is likely to use the 77th edition of the show to speak about the coronavirus pandemic, responding to feedback he had sought from the public. Business Standard reported on May 25 the show got more than 7,000 submissions, with many citizens expressing anguish over weak healthcare infrastructure and slow vaccination.

 

Modi, in his previous show on April 25, had said the second wave of Covid-19 is testing people's patience and their capacity to endure pain. READ ON...

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Can people vaccinated against COVID-19 still spread the coronavirus?

When the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidelines about mask-wearing on May 13, 2021, plenty of Americans were left a little confused. 

 

Now anyone who is fully vaccinated can participate in indoor and outdoor activities, large or small, without wearing a mask or physical distancing. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to President Joe Biden, said the new guideline is based on the evolution of the science and serves as an incentive for the almost two-thirds of Americans who are not yet fully vaccinated to go ahead and get the shot. But some people cannot be vaccinated because of underlying conditions. 

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Number of active Covid-19 cases in India stands at 21,14,508: Union Health Ministry

Number of active Covid-19 cases in India stands at 21,14,508: Union Health Ministry

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India records single-day spike of 1.65 lakh Covid-19 cases, lowest in 46 days

India recorded a single-day rise of 1,65,553 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest in 46 days, taking the country's infection tally to 2,78,94,800, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.

 

The daily positivity declined to 8.02 per cent, remaining below the 10 per cent-mark for five consecutive days, while the weekly positivity rate dropped to 9.36 per cent, it said.

 

The death toll due to the disease climbed to 3,25,972 in the country with 3,460 fatalities being recorded in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. Also, 20,63,839 COVID-19 tests were conducted in the country on Saturday, taking the total number of such exams so far to 34,31,83,748, the ministry said.