Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 61,695 new cases; 16,699 in Delhi

Coronavirus live updates: India recorded 200,739 fresh Covid cases and 1,037 deaths in the last 24 hrs. Delhi govt has imposed weekend lockdown until further orders. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi govt issues guidelines for weekend curfew

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Rare blood clotting risk more for Covid than for vaccines: Oxford study

The risk of rare blood clotting known as cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) following Covid-19 infection is several times higher than post-vaccination, according to a study unveiled on Thursday.

 

The study led by researchers at the University of Oxford in the UK counted the number of CVT cases diagnosed in the two weeks following diagnosis of Covid-19, or after the first dose of a vaccine.

 

They compared these to calculated incidences of CVT following influenza, and the background level in the general population.

 

The team found that CVT is more common after Covid-19 than in any of the comparison groups, with 30 per cent of these cases occurring in the under 30s. (PTI)

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WHO: Europe has surpassed 1 million Covid-19 deaths

A top official from the World Health Organisation says Europe has surpassed 1 million deaths from Covid-19 and the situation remains serious, with about 1.6 million new cases reported each week in the region.

 

Addressing recent concerns about vaccines, Dr Hans Kluge also said the risk of people suffering blood clots is far higher for people with Covid-19 than people who receive AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine.

 

Speaking to reporters during a visit to Greece, Kluge did point to early signs that transmission may be slowing across several countries and cited declining incidence among the oldest people.

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Kumbh: Nirvani Akhara's Kapildev passes away after testing positive

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Maharashtra: Over 5,000 beds reserved for Covid patients in Raigad

In light of the rise in coronavirus cases, the administration in Maharashtra's Raigad district has reserved 5,086 beds in government and private hospitals, an official said on Thursday.

 

According to a release issued by the district administration, 3,552 beds without oxygen support, 1,042 with oxygen support, 311 ICU beds and 181 ventilators have been prepared for Covid-19 patients.

 

There are 3,552 beds without oxygen support in the Covid-19 isolation ward, while a separation room has been set up with 1,042 beds that have oxygen support, the release stated. (PTI)

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Delhi High Court allows 50 people to offer prayers at Nizamuddin Markaz mosque

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Union Home secy chairs high-level meet to review Covid status in Madhya Pradesh

Union Home Secretary chairs high level meet to review the status of Covid-19 status and public health measures taken by Madhya Pradesh.  State advised to strengthen and enhance Oxygen beds and ICU beds

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Coronavirus LIVE: UP sees another record single-day spike with 22,439 cases

Coronavirus LIVE: UP sees another record single-day spike with 22,439 cases, according to the state health department.

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France's pandemic death toll set to pass 100,000 amid surge

France's coronavirus death toll is expected to pass 100,000 on Thursday after a year of hospital tensions, on-and-off lockdowns and personal loss that have left families nationwide grieving the pandemic's unending, devastating toll.

 

The country of 67 million will be the eighth in the world to reach the symbolic mark, and the third in Europe after the United Kingdom and Italy.

 

The cumulative death toll since the start of the epidemic totaled 99,777 on Wednesday evening. In recent days, French health authorities have been reporting about 300 new daily deaths from Covid-19.

 

Lionel Petitpas, president of the association Victims of Covid-19, told the Associated Press that the number of 100,000 deaths is an important threshold. (PTI)

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Coronavirus LIVE: Odisha CM suspends class 10 and 12 board exams

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Uddhav Thackeray writes to PM Modi, suggesting various steps to tackle pandemic

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Coronavirus LIVE: Gujarat postpones Class 10 and 12 board examinations

In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, Gujarat government decides to postpone Class 10 and 12 board examinations. The government also decided to promote students of classes 1 to 9 and 11, according to the Gujarat chief minister's office.

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Coronavirus LIVE: Haryana cancels class 10 exams and postpones class 12 exams

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What is a vaccine passport, and will you need one?

Vaccine passports," or vaccine certificates, are documents that show you were vaccinated against Covid-19 or recently tested negative for the virus. They could help you get into places such as stadiums or even countries that are looking to reopen safely.

 

The certificates are still being developed, and how and whether they'll be used could vary widely around the world. Experts say they should be free and available on paper, not just on apps, since not everyone has a smartphone.

 

In the US, federal officials say there are no plans to make them broadly mandatory. In some states, Republican governors have issued orders barring businesses or state agencies from asking people to show proof of vaccination.

 

Objections revolve mostly around privacy and security how people's personal information will be stored and fairness. Critics say the passports will benefit people and countries with more access to vaccines. (AP)

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Coronavirus LIVE: Aurangabad records 1,718 cases

As many as 1,718 persons tested positive for coronavirus, while 27 have died of the infection in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district, an official said on Thursday.

 

With the latest cases and casualties reported on Wednesday, the caseload in the district reached 1,03,254 and the toll touched 2,052, the official said. A total of 85,400 patients have recovered from the disease so far, leaving the district with 15,802 active cases, he said.

Of the fresh cases, 771 were detected in the city, while 947 were reported from the rural parts of the district, the official said. Among the latest casualties, 18 patients died at the Government Medical College and Hospital, six at private facilities and three at the civil hospital. (PTI)