Covid LIVE: India administers over 12 mn vaccine doses, highest in a day
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1,217 new cases, 25 deaths in Karnataka
Karnataka reported 1,217 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29,49,445 and toll to 37,318, the Health department said on Tuesday, PTI reported.
The day also saw 1,198 discharges, taking the total number of recoveries in the state so far to 28,93,715. Out of the 1,217 new cases reported on Tuesday, 287 were from Bengaluru Urban as the city saw 185 discharges and 7 deaths.
The total number of active cases in the state stood at 18,386. While the positivity rate for the day stood at 0.94 per cent, case fatality rate (CFR) was at 2.05 per cent.
The day also saw 1,198 discharges, taking the total number of recoveries in the state so far to 28,93,715. Out of the 1,217 new cases reported on Tuesday, 287 were from Bengaluru Urban as the city saw 185 discharges and 7 deaths.
The total number of active cases in the state stood at 18,386. While the positivity rate for the day stood at 0.94 per cent, case fatality rate (CFR) was at 2.05 per cent.
6:58 PM
Over 10 million doses administered so far today, Co-Win data shows
6:57 PM
Nashik reports 81 new Covid-19 cases, 3 deaths, 70 recoveries
The count of COVID-19 cases in Nashik district of Maharashtra rose to 4,05,415 with the addition of 81 patients on Tuesday, health department officials said, according to PTI.
The virus claimed three more lives, which took the death toll in the district to 8,580, they said. Also, 70 patients were discharged from hospitals during the day, pushing the overall count of recoveries to 3,95,847, the officials said. As many as 24,54,082 swab samples have been tested for coronavirus till date in the district, 5,273 of them in the last 24 hours, they added.
The virus claimed three more lives, which took the death toll in the district to 8,580, they said. Also, 70 patients were discharged from hospitals during the day, pushing the overall count of recoveries to 3,95,847, the officials said. As many as 24,54,082 swab samples have been tested for coronavirus till date in the district, 5,273 of them in the last 24 hours, they added.
6:56 PM
Increased viral load in lungs drives Covid-19 deaths: Study
A buildup of SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, in the lungs is likely behind the steep mortality rates seen in people with the infectious disease, finds a new study, IANS reported.
The findings, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, showed that people, who died of Covid-19, had, on average, 10 times the amount of virus, or viral load, in their lower airways as did severely-ill patients who survived their illness.
The results contrast with previous suspicions that simultaneous infections, such as bacterial pneumonia or overreaction of the body's immune defense system, played major roles in heightened risk of death, said researchers at New York University- Grossman School of Medicine.
The findings, published in the journal Nature Microbiology, showed that people, who died of Covid-19, had, on average, 10 times the amount of virus, or viral load, in their lower airways as did severely-ill patients who survived their illness.
The results contrast with previous suspicions that simultaneous infections, such as bacterial pneumonia or overreaction of the body's immune defense system, played major roles in heightened risk of death, said researchers at New York University- Grossman School of Medicine.
6:44 PM
500 mn people received first dose, says India's Health Minister
Another milestone achieved in the world's largest vaccination drive under PM @NarendraModi ji.
50 crore people received their first #COVID19 vaccine dose.
I applaud the hard work of COVID warriors & diligence of citizens in helping achieve this momentous feat
6:41 PM
EU says it has reached goal of vaccinating 70% of adults
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PM to address people of Himachal as state completes 100% Covid vaccination of adults with first dose
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually address the people and frontline workers of Himachal Pradesh on September 6 as the state has claimed 100 per cent Covid vaccination of adults with the first dose, ANI reported.
While presiding over a video conference with some officials in Shimla on Tuesday, Thakur said, "At least 90 LED screens would be installed at different parts of the state so that people could participate in this mega event."
"Health workers would also interact with the Prime Minister and share their views regarding making this successful vaccination campaign," he added.
While presiding over a video conference with some officials in Shimla on Tuesday, Thakur said, "At least 90 LED screens would be installed at different parts of the state so that people could participate in this mega event."
"Health workers would also interact with the Prime Minister and share their views regarding making this successful vaccination campaign," he added.
6:26 PM
Over 300 booked for violating Covid protocol in Owaisi's public rally in Karnataka
Over 300 people, who had taken part in All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader Asaduddin Owaisi's public rally in support of two candidates contesting the municipal corporation elections, have been booked for violating the COVID protocol, police said on Tuesday, PTI reported.
The Market police in Belagavi city registered a case under the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act and the Disaster Management Act, apart from IPC sections based on a complaint by Sripad Kulkarni, who is a nodal officer for COVID-19.
The rally was held yesterday afternoon at Darbar Gali in Belagavi city.
The Market police in Belagavi city registered a case under the Karnataka Epidemic Diseases Act and the Disaster Management Act, apart from IPC sections based on a complaint by Sripad Kulkarni, who is a nodal officer for COVID-19.
The rally was held yesterday afternoon at Darbar Gali in Belagavi city.
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Kerala sees 30,203 new cases, 115 deaths in last 24 hrs
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Kerala nurse administers 893 vaccines doses in 7.5 hours
A Kerala nurse created a record, when in a marathon effort on August 15, she administered Covid vaccines to 893 people in 7.5 hours, leading to state Health Minister Veena George coming personally to appreciate her work, IANS reported.
Pushapalatha works as a junior public health nurse at the state-run Chengannur District Hospital, about 100 km from here.
However, she said this marathon effort came out well because of team work, with each and every health worker doing their role well.
Pushapalatha works as a junior public health nurse at the state-run Chengannur District Hospital, about 100 km from here.
However, she said this marathon effort came out well because of team work, with each and every health worker doing their role well.
5:48 PM
Stampede-like situation at Covid vaccination centre in Bengal, 20 injured
At least 20 people were injured in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district on Tuesday after hundreds of local residents tried to enter a vaccination centre together, leading to a stampede-like situation, police said, according to PTI.
Four of them were critically injured in the incident, and they are undergoing treatment at Jalpaiguri Sadar Hospital, a senior officer said.
"As soon as the main gate of Dhupguri Health Centre was opened, several people tried to get inside the facility pushing each other. A stampede-like situation arose there. Several women were injured. We are probing the matter," the officer said.
Four of them were critically injured in the incident, and they are undergoing treatment at Jalpaiguri Sadar Hospital, a senior officer said.
"As soon as the main gate of Dhupguri Health Centre was opened, several people tried to get inside the facility pushing each other. A stampede-like situation arose there. Several women were injured. We are probing the matter," the officer said.
5:25 PM
Breakthrough COVID-19 infections found in 25% healthcare staff: Study
A little more than 25 per cent of healthcare workers were infected with coronavirus despite getting fully jabbed, a recent study has revealed, giving an insight on the breakthrough infections due to the Delta variant, PTI reported.
The study, jointly conducted by the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) and Max hospitals in Delhi-NCR, found that vaccination breakthroughs were far more common during the Delta-outbreak in Delhi than previously reported.
However, the severity of the infection was low and vaccination is crucial to avoid severe illnesses, said Shantanu Sengupta, senior scientist with the IGIB and one of the lead researchers of the study.
The study, jointly conducted by the Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB) and Max hospitals in Delhi-NCR, found that vaccination breakthroughs were far more common during the Delta-outbreak in Delhi than previously reported.
However, the severity of the infection was low and vaccination is crucial to avoid severe illnesses, said Shantanu Sengupta, senior scientist with the IGIB and one of the lead researchers of the study.
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S. Korean Covid-19 vaccine in late-stage test against AstraZeneca shot
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Andhra Pradesh reports 1,115 new cases
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Solid organ transplants during first wave of Covid in 2020 plunged by 31 per cent: Lancet study
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First Published: Aug 31 2021 | 8:09 AM IST
