Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra sees nearly 48,000 new cases; 9,086 in Pune

Coronavirus live updates: Maharashtra reported 43,183 new Covid-19 cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news

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Karnataka govt issues new coronavirus guidelines

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Delhi reports 3,594 new coronavirus cases in past 24 hours; tally 668,814

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Positivity rate of coronavirus cases in Delhi in last two weeks jumps to over 3.5%

Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in Delhi, the positivity rate has mounted from just below one per cent to 3.57 per cent in the last two weeks, according to official data. Delhi had recorded 2,790 freshCOVID-19 caseson Thursday, the highest daily count this year while nine more people had died due to the infection, taking the deathtollto 11,036, according to the city healthdepartment.

 

The positivity rate also had mounted to 3.57 per cent amid a massive surge in cases in the span of the last few weeks. Delhi had reported 1,819 coronavirus cases on Wednesday with a positivity rate of 2.71 per cent, while 11 more people succumbed to the pathogen. The number of cumulative cases on Thursday stood at 6,65,220. Over 6.43 lakh patients have recovered from the virus. The city had recorded 992 cases on Tuesday, 1,904 cases on Monday and 1,881 cases on Sunday.

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Covid-19 LIVE: Situation worrying in Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, says Centre

Cabinet Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba chaired a high-level review meeting with Chief Secretaries, DG Police and Health Secretaries of all States/UTs, with focus on 11 States/UTs that have been reporting very high rise in daily cases and daily mortality because of Covid-19 in the last two weeks.

 

11 States/UTs were categorised as “States of grave concern” on account of their high and rising daily case and higher daily deaths. These have contributed 90% of Covid-19 cases (as on 31st March) and 90.5% of deaths (as on 31st March) in last 14 days, and have crossed/or close to crossing their early reported peaks during last year. It was pointed out the situation was particularly worrying in Maharashtra. They were advised to take up immediate and high effective measures to ensure containment of Active Cases and Daily Deaths through adherence of the standard Clinical Management Protocol shared earlier with all States and UTs.

 

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Kerala reports 2,506 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours

Kerala reports 2,506 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases at 26,407; so far 10,98,526 patients have recovered.

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India has not imposed any export ban on Covid-19 vaccines: MEA

Asserting that India has not imposed any export ban on anti-coronavirus vaccines, the Ministry of External Affairs on Friday said the country has taken the lead in sending vaccines abroad with over 640 lakh doses supplied to more than 80 countries till now.

 

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi also said the ministry's 'Vaccine Maitree' initiative to supply vaccines abroad has been "very successful and very well liked" by our partners across the world.

 

"As on date, under the 'Vaccine Maitree' initiative, we have supplied a total of about 644 lakh doses to the global community and of these, 104 lakh doses have been supplied as a grant, 357 lakh doses on a commercial basis and 182 lakh doses through the COVAX initiative," Bagchi said at an online media briefing.

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Jammu and Kashmir reports 517 new Covid-19 cases, 171 recoveries and five deaths

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Covid-19 LIVE: Fourth wave in Delhi, but no need to worry, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi is encountering the fourth wave of COVID-19 infection but imposition of a lockdown is not being considered yet, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday and urged the Centre to allow states to undertake mass-level vaccination. If there is a need for a lockdown in the future, a decision will be taken after consultation, he said, adding the fourth wave is less serious than the previous ones as there are fewer number of deaths and hospitalisations this time.

 

The chief minister, however, added, "It's a matter of concern since the COVID-19 cases are rising exponentially. But there is no need to panic. The government is monitoring the situation and taking all necessary steps."

 

After a high-level meeting, Kejriwal suggested that the Centre should lift the age bar of 45 years for vaccination to pave the way for mass-level inoculation. If the Centre allowed vaccination at non-healthcare facilities like schools, immunisation be undertaken on a war footing to check the spread of the virus, he said. Kejriwal also appealed to the people people to wear face masks, maintain social distancing and regularly wash hands to prevent the spread of the virus.

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Maharashtra's Nagpur district sees 4,108 new coronavirus cases and 60 deaths in a day

Maharashtra's Nagpur district reported 4,108 new coronavirus cases, 3,214 recoveries and 60 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Civil Surgeon, Nagpur.

 

Total cases: 233,776

Total recoveries: 1,87,751

Active cases: 40,807

Death toll: 5,281

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Fourth wave of coronavirus in Delhi less severe. Number of deaths, ICU cases less than before: CM Kejriwal

Fourth wave of coronavirus in Delhi less severe. Number of deaths, ICU cases less than before: CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Delhi witnessing fourth wave of coronavirus, cases increasing exponentially: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi witnessing fourth wave of coronavirus, cases increasing exponentially: CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Centre should allow states to vaccinate everyone on war footing: CM Kejriwal

Centre should allow states to vaccinate everyone on war footing. Need to involve non-healthcare facilities in inoculation drive: CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Not considering imposing lockdown. If such need arises, will consult people of Delhi first: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Not considering imposing lockdown. If such need arises, will consult people of Delhi first: CM Arvind Kejriwal

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Delhi CM holds meeting to prepare action plan over surge in Covid-19 cases

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday held a meeting at his residence in the wake of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the national capital. The meeting is being attended by Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain and other officials.

 

According to the officials, the meeting has been called to prepare an action plan to fight the increase in the COVID-19 cases in Delhi. It will discuss issues like containment zones, vaccination drive, and maintaining the availability of hospital beds.

 

The city reported 2,790 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. Health Minister Satyendar Jain had earlier informed that COVID-19 testing will be increased to 80,000 per day in the national capital. Delhi government had earlier this week capped the guests allowed at open wedding venues at 200 and at 100 in case of closed spaces.

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There is no plan for lockdown says, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

There is no plan for lockdown says, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal