Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra sees record daily count of 63,294 cases

Coronavirus live updates: India has administered a total of 98 million Covid-19 vaccines to 3.6% of its population

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Coronavirus variants spread leads to surge of new cases in Canada

The rapid spread of more contagious Covid-19 variants is believed to have driven a devastating third wave in Canada. As of Saturday afternoon, a total of 30,108 variant of concern cases have been reported across Canada, including 28,624 B.1.1.7 variants, 1,133 P.1 variants and 351 B.1.351 variants.

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Brazil’s weekly deaths soar to record number

Brazil’s fatalities have risen for seven straight weeks to a record high, with deaths about three times more than the peak of the surge last summer, according to health ministry numbers. The nation broke daily records for fatalities twice over the past seven days, reports Bloomberg.

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Coronavirus LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray says he is talking to people from all sectors

On the one hand, there is public sentiment, on the other hand, there is an outbreak of corona. In order to win this battle, we have to pull out a few keys. I am talking to people from different sectors, says Uddhav Thackeray

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Coronavirus LIVE: Uddhav Thackeray says a situation like a lockdown will definitely come

My appeal to all party leaders is to support whatever decision is taken with the public's health in mind. The number of patients is increasing so fast, that if a decision is not made today about a lockdown, a situation like a lockdown will automatically come, says Thackeray

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Saving lives must be the first priority, says Uddhav Thackeray at all party meeting

Saving lives must be the first priority. If this is a health emergency, the health and well-being of the citizens should be a priority, says Uddhav Thackeray at all party meeting

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Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 55,411 new cases

Maharashtra reports 55,411 new coronavirus cases, 53,005 recoveries and 309 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the state health department.

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Hospitals directed to engage MBBS students, interns to meet demand for manpower: Delhi govt

In order to meet the increased demand for manpower during the ongoing pandemic, all Delhi govt hospitals are directed to engage 4th and 5th year MBBS students, interns and BDS doctors, said the Delhi government.

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Coronavirus LIVE: Tamil Nadu reports 5,989 new cases

Tamil Nadu reports 5,989 new coronavirus cases, 1,952 dishcarges and 23 deaths in last 24 hours, according to the state health department

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Coronavirus LIVE: Himachal Pradesh reports 941 new cases

Himachal Pradesh reports 941 new coronavirus cases, 358 cured cases and 12 deaths, in the last 24 hours, according to the state health department.

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A decision on lockdown will be taken after CM meeting with taskforce tomorrow: Nawab Malik

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'Tika Utsav' from Sunday; aim to vaccinate maximum eligible people

A 'Tika Utsav' or vaccine festival will be marked in the country from April 11-14 at the behest of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with an aim to inoculate maximum number of eligible people against the coronavirus amid a surge in cases.

 

Several states such as Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are gearing up with appeals being made to eligible people to get themselves vaccinated during the duration of the 'Tika Utsav'.

 

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has also issued an appeal to people to get vaccinated in large numbers during the 'Tika Utsav'. (PTI)

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Gujarat state election commission postpones Gandhinagar municipal corporation polls

Gujarat state election commission postpones Gandhinagar municipal corporation polls due to pandemic situation

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Coronavirus LIVE: Karnataka reports 6,955 new cases

Karnataka reports 6,955 new coronavirus cases including 4,384 cases in Bengaluru Urban, 3,350 discharges and 36 deaths.

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Coronavirus LIVE: Mumbai reports 9,327 new cases

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Thackeray holds a meeting with Fadnavis over coronavirus situation