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COVID-19 News Live Updates | A record 3,689 daily COVID-19 fatalities pushed India's death toll to 2,15,542, while the infection count reached to 1,95,57,457 with 3,92,488 more people being confirmed positive for the disease, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The active cases have crossed the 33-lakh mark, the data updated at 8 am showed. Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 33,49,644, comprising 17.13 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has further dropped to 81.77 per cent. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1, 59,92,271, while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.10 per cent, the data stated.
May 2, 2021
22:16
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May 2, 2021
20:48
Maharashtra reports 56,647 new COVID cases, 669 deaths; positivity rate at 17.08%
MAHARASHTRA COVIDー19 UPDATE:
🏻New Cases: 56,647 Vs 63,282 Cases
🏻Recovery Rate: 84.31% Vs 84.24
🏻669 Vs 802 Deaths, Case Fatality At 1.49%
🏻Positivity Rate At 17.08 Vs 17.03%
🏻Daily Recovery Lower Than New Cases Today
May 2, 2021
22:09
Journalists will be given #COVID19 vaccine on priority in the state: Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
May 2, 2021
20:33
No shortage of funds to fight COVID-19 pandemic: C'garh CM
There would be no shortage of funds to fight the COVID19 pandemic in Chhattisgarh and the state government was making allout efforts to contain it by ramping up tests as well as health infrastructure, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel said on Sunday. He said that, as on May 1, a total of 72,06,500 coronavirus tests have been conducted in the state, which had led to the detection of 7,28,700 cases.
May 2, 2021
20:33
AP reports 23,920 new COVID-19 cases, 83 deaths
The daily coronavirus tally breached the 20,000 mark for the first time in Andhra Pradesh as a new record number of 1,14,299 tests turned out 23,920 fresh positives in 24 hours ending 9 am on Sunday. The state also reported 83 Covid19 fatalities and 11,411 recoveries in 24 hours, the latest bulletin said.
May 2, 2021
20:03
Delhi: COVID-19 vaccination for 18-44 age group to begin from Monday
The third and the largest phase of vaccination, under which beneficiaries in the 1845 age group will be given jabs against coronavirus, will begin in New Delhi on Monday. Nearly 90 lakh people in this category will be eligible for the jabs. Five vaccination booths each have been set up at 77 schools for the inoculation exercise, an official said on Sunday. The government set up vaccination centres at schools to accommodate a high number of beneficiaries, he said. At present, jabs are being given to those aged above 45 at around 500 centres in the national capital.
May 2, 2021
19:55
Mumbai vaccination
All slots taken!
— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) May 2, 2021
That was really quick dear 18-44s
Looking forward to see the ones who booked slots for tomorrow & we look forward to hosting the remaining some time soon too.
It’s a just a matter of time. It will soon be time for you to #TakeTheJab #YoungAndVaccinated https://t.co/AeDvjpVh8M
May 2, 2021
19:39
COVID-19: Vaccination drive for 18-44 age group begins at 200 centres in Haryana
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Sunday said the anticoronavirus vaccination drive for the 1844 age group began at about 200 centres in the state on Sunday. He said vaccination is free at all government hospitals in the state.
May 2, 2021
19:38
Madhya Pradesh records 12,662 fresh COVID-19 cases, 13,890 recoveries, and 94 deaths in the last 24 hours.
May 2, 2021
19:36
Opposition parties issue Joint statement demanding Free Mass Vaccination.
Joint statement issued by Opposition Parties demanding Free Mass Vaccination. pic.twitter.com/fJTl5RLMkb
— pranav jha (@pranavINC) May 2, 2021
May 2, 2021
19:34
Karnataka reports 37,733 fresh COVID-19 cases, 217 deaths
Karnataka reports 37,733 fresh COVID-19 cases, 21,149 recoveries, and 217 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Karnataka reports 37,733 fresh COVID-19 cases, 21,149 recoveries, and 217 deaths in the last 24 hours
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
Active cases: 4,21,436
Total recoveries: 11,64,398
Death toll: 16,011 pic.twitter.com/nurXwZfbBC
May 2, 2021
19:29
Mumbai reports 3,672 new cases, positivity rate rises marginally
MUMBAI #COVID UPDATE TILL 6 PM
👉🏻Daily Tests: 28.6k Vs 37.6k
New Cases: 3,672 Vs 3,908 Cases
Positivity Rate: 12.82 Vs 10.4
Discharged: 5,542 Vs 5,900
🏻Deaths- 79 Vs 90 Yesterday
🏻Recovery Rate - 89%
Doubling Rate - 103 Days Vs 96 Yesterday
May 2, 2021
19:26
BMC: No stock, vaccination for people of 45 yrs and above in Mumbai will start from May 4
BMC told CNBC-TV18 that Mumbai hasn’t yet received stock to vaccinate people of 45 yrs and above for tomorrow. "Hoping to start vaccinating people of 45 yrs & above from May 4. Hoping to have simultaneous vaccination drive for 45 yrs & above, 18-44 years from May 4."
May 2, 2021
19:11
Tamil Nadu reports 20,768 new COVID-19 cases, 17,576 recoveries, and 153 deaths in the last 24 hours.
May 2, 2021
19:10
Rajasthan reports 18,298 new COVID-19 cases, 11,262 recoveries, and 159 deaths in the last 24 hours.
May 2, 2021
19:10
Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Govt of India, today reviewed various aspects of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi: Ministry of Home Affairs
Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Govt of India, today reviewed various aspects of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi: Ministry of Home Affairs pic.twitter.com/Pnva5htTJT
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
May 2, 2021
19:08
Following EC's COVID guidelines, Assam BJP not to celebrate victory in polls
The BJP, which is heading for a win in Assam as indicated by trends, on Sunday decided not to celebrate the victory in compliance with the direction of the Election Commission (EC) prohibiting victory processions during or after the counting of votes in view of surging COVID19 cases. State BJP chief spokesperson Rupam Goswami told PTI that supporters were told to follow the COVIDrelated guidelines issued by the EC and not to gather at the party head office in Guwahati.
May 2, 2021
19:07
Ambulance driver arrested for charging 14K to ferry body of man who died of COVID-19
The Delhi Police has arrested an ambulance driver for allegedly charging Rs 14,000 to ferry the body of a person who died of COVID19 to the crematorium, officials said on Sunday. Kandhi Lal was charging the exorbitant amount for a distance of six kilometers, they said. On Saturday, after receiving a tipoff about the driver, the police laid a trap. "Constable Mahesh called the ambulance driver and asked him to ferry the body of a person who died of COVID19 to Nigam Bodh Ghat from NuLife Hospital.
May 2, 2021
19:07
Nepal records highest daily surge of 7,137 new COVID-19 cases
Nepal on Sunday reported a record 7,137 new cases of COVID19, the highest daily surge in the country. According to the latest data received from the Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), as many as 7,137 new cases of COVID19 were detected while conducting RTPCR tests on 16,147 people in the past 24 hours.
May 2, 2021
19:05
As part of Indian Army efforts to contain spread of #COVID infection and maintain force preservation, fresh instructions have been promulgated. These instructions will be in effect till 31 May 2021: Indian Army
May 2, 2021
19:01
All operational moves, movement of personnel executing relief operations, medical management and those engaged in essential services will continue as hither-to-fore with strict #COVID precautions: Indian Army
May 2, 2021
18:53
BMC: There will be no vaccination for 45 and above tomorrow in Mumbai
BMC: There will be no vaccination for 45 and above tomorrow in Mumbai. "Slots shall open at 7.30 pm tonight for the 18-44 year olds to book themselves for tomorrow at the same 5 centers."
May 2, 2021
18:18
Coronavirus curbs to remain in force in Goa till May 10, says CM Sawant
COVID-19-induced restrictions will remain in force in Goa till May 10 during which various commercial establishments will remain closed while political and social gatherings will be banned, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Sunday. Goa, a popular tourist hotspot, had reported an extremely high test positivity rate of over 50 per cent on Thursday. Speaking to reporters, he said the lockdown imposed in Goa on April 29 will be lifted at 6 am on May 3 as announced earlier. "The lockdown in the state will be lifted tomorrow 6 am onwards but the COVID-19 related restrictions will continue to be in force for a week to ensure that the spread of the virus is controlled," Sawant said. He said various establishments including casinos, bars, sports complexes, auditoriums, community halls etc will remain closed along with river cruises, water parks, entertainment parks, gyms, spas, massage parlours, saloons etc. Schools, colleges, and educational institutes will also remain closed except for the examination purpose, Sawant said.
May 2, 2021
18:17
COVID19 restrictions imposed in Goa from 6 am on May 3 till 7 am on May 10; essential services allowed
— ANI (@ANI) May 2, 2021
Casinos, bars, sports complexes, river cruises, gyms, schools, colleges and weekly markets to remain closed pic.twitter.com/lSwOc4LMqa
May 2, 2021
18:12
Uttar Pradesh reports 30,983 fresh COVID-19 cases (out of 2,97,021 tests), 36,650 recoveries, and 290 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per State Health Department.
Uttar Pradesh reports 30,983 fresh COVID-19 cases (out of 2,97,021 tests), 36,650 recoveries, and 290 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per State Health Department
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) May 2, 2021
Total cases: 13,13,361
Total recoveries: 10,04,447
Active cases: 2,95,752
Death toll: 13,162
May 2, 2021
17:59
UK in last lap in fight against COVID-19, says minister
The UK is very close to turning the corner in its fight against the coronavirus pandemic and it is important to remain careful in the last lap of the process, UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Sunday. The senior Cabinet minister was defending the government's roadmap out of the lockdown, which is now set to ease further on May 17 when greater indoor interactions are expected to be allowed, with June 21 set as the date for a near complete end to lockdown rules.
May 2, 2021
17:47
Ensure medicines, equipment for COVID not sold above MRP: HC to Delhi govt
The Delhi High Court on Sunday directed the Delhi government to ensure that medicines and equipment like oxygen cylinders and concentrators needed for COVID19 treatment not be sold above the maximum retail price (MRP). A bench of Justices Vipin Sanghi and Rekha Palli directed the government to book those persons found hoarding or blackmarketing medicines and equipment related to COVID19 and be brought before the court for taking independent contempt action against them.
May 2, 2021
17:46
Mamata says combatting COVID-19 will be top priority
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Sunday said combating the COVID19 situation will be the topmost priority of her government and dedicated her party's resounding victory to the people of the state."For us, combating the COVID19 situation will be the topmost priority... This is victory of Bengal and only Bengal can do it ," she said in her brief message to party workers.
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