Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 27,918 new cases in last 24 hours

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra witnessed a marginal dip in its daily cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), as well as deaths. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Maharashtra has a weekly average of 23% positivity rate

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There are 10 districts across the country that have the most number of active cases, says Health Secretary

Coronavirus LIVE: There are 10 districts across the country that have the most number of active cases, says Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan

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Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi reports 992 new cases

Delhi reports 992 new coronavirus cases, 1,591 recoveries and 4 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the state health department.

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Over 457,000 homes in Goa surveyed for Covid-19

As many as 457,000 households in Goa were covered in a special community health survey conducted to ascertain the spread of coronavirus, the state government informed the legislative Assembly on Tuesday.

 

In a written reply tabled in the House, state Health Minister Vishwajit Rane said during the survey, 5,271 persons, 1.51 per cent of the surveyed population, were diagnosed with influenza-like illness.

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Punjab CM extends curbs till April 10

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Maharashtra's oxygen producers to supply 80 per cent of oxygen for medical usage

Due to the increasing number of Covid cases in the state, Govt issued an order to state's oxygen producers to supply 80 per cent of oxygen for medical usage, rest 20 per cent will be available for other industrial purposes. The order will remain in force till 30th June, according Maharashtra health department

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Two Poland players positive for virus before England qualifier

Two Poland players have tested positive for the coronavirus, the Polish Football Association said on Tuesday, a day before the team plays against England in a World Cup qualifier.

 

Defender Kamil Piatkowski and midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak tested positive before the team's scheduled flight to Britain.

 

The association said it was talking with UEFA to try to get permission for Krychowiak to play because he has had the virus before.

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Coronavirus LIVE: ICU beds are filling up fast, says Maharashtra minister

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463 new Covid-19 cases in Telangana in past 24 hours

The upward trend in Covid-19 cases continued in Telangana with 463 new infections being reported, pushing the total positives to 3.07 lakh, while the toll rose to 1,694 with four more fatalities.

 

The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) saw the most number of cases with 145, followed by Medchal Malkajgiri and Rangareddy districts with 46 and 28 cases respectively, a state government bulletin said on Tuesday providing details as of 8 PM on March 29.

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Over 700 fined in Delhi on Holi for not wearing face masks

Over 700 people were issued challans across the national capital on Holi for not wearing masks in public, police said on Tuesday.

 

People were also penalised for violating social distancing norms and spitting in public places, they said.

 

Till 4 pm on Monday, 730 challans were issued to people who were found without a face mask, nine were fined for not adhering to social distancing norms and three for spitting in public places, according to data shared by the police.

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Covid LIVE: DGCA exploring spot fines at airports for violation of norms

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Coronavirus in India: Five most affected states by cases

Maharashtra (2745518)

Kerala (1119542)

Karnataka (989804)

Andhra Pradesh (899812)

Tamil Nadu (881752)

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56,211 new Covid-19 cases, 271 fatalities in last 24 hours in India

India reported 56, 211 fresh COVID-19 cases and 271 related deaths in the last 24 hours, the union health ministry informed on Tuesday morning.

 

With this, the total number of cases and the death toll in the country has surged to 1,20,95,855 and 1,62,114 respectively. The country also saw 37,028 recoveries in the last 24 hours, pushing the total number of recoveries to 1,13,93,021.

 

At present, 5,40,720 cases are active in the country. Read on...

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Many ICU beds and ventilators are available in govt hospitals: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

Many ICU beds and ventilators are available in govt hospitals: Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain

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After taking first dose of vaccine, neither of us felt any side effects

After taking first dose of vaccine, neither of us felt any side effects. Both Indian vaccines are safe & effective. A lot of people still have doubts regarding vaccines. I urge them not to believe what is being circulated in WhatsApp university: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan