Coronavirus News & Live Updates: The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 9.40 crore, the Union Health Ministry data showed. A total of 9,40,96,689 vaccine doses have been given, according to a provisional report till 8 pm on Thursday. These include 89,74,122 healthcare workers (HCWs) who have taken the first dose and 54,48,206 HCWs who have taken the second dose, 98,09,525 frontline Workers (FLWs) who have received the first dose, and 45,41,636 FLWs who have taken the second dose. Besides, 2,59,55,762 and 5,20,339 beneficiaries for over 45 years old to 59 years old have been administered the first and second dose respectively while 3,74,95,435 and 13,51,664 individuals above 60 years have taken the first and second dose respectively.
Apr 9, 2021
20:41
Maharashtra reports 58,993 new cases, 301 deaths
Maharashtra today reported 58,993 new COVID-19 cases and 301 deaths, according to the health update released by the state government. Fatality rate in the state is 1.74 percent. Total 45,391 patients discharged today; 26,95,148 COVID-19 patients discharged after full recovery until today. Recovery rate in the state is 81.96 percent. Out of 2,16,31,258 laboratory samples, 32,88,540 have been tested positive (15.2%) for COVID-19 until today. Currently 26,95,065 people are in home quarantine and 24,157 people are in institutional quarantine.
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Apr 9, 2021
22:24
With that it's a wrap to the LIVE updates on the coronavirus pandemic for today. Do join us tomorrow for the top developments on the COVID-19 situation from India and around the world. Until then stay safe and good night.
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Apr 9, 2021
22:23
WHO warns on Brazil COVID-19 outbreak as Bolsonaro blasts Senate inquiry
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday blasted a pending Senate inquiry on his handling of a recordbreaking COVID19 outbreak, which global health officials compared to a "raging inferno."
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Apr 9, 2021
22:22
Kerala: Fort Kochi Beach wore a deserted look as people are fearing #COVID19. "There are no people at the beach. This has impacted my business. From yesterday, restrictions have been imposed again," says Biju, an ice cream vendor pic.twitter.com/5zQoIUzc4u
The second wave of COVD19 has started, this is why lockdowns and night curfews have been imposed in many states of the country, but if we follow the COVID rules properly we can avoid situations like lockdowns in the state: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik pic.twitter.com/Qd99plwrHf
Gujarat: Experts raise concern on UK variant, call 2nd wave a war
The UK variant of coronavirus was spreading "four to six times faster" in Gujarat and the "second wave" of infections was no less than a war, a member of the state task force on the outbreak said on Friday. Gujarat has seen a sharp spike in cases over the last few days, with Thursday witnessing 4,021 COVID19, the highest singleday jump so far, taking the state's caseload to 3,32,474.
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Apr 9, 2021
22:11
Meghalaya reports 42 new COVID-19 cases
At least 42 people have tested positive for COVID19 in Meghalaya in the last 24 hours, pushing the coronavirus tally in the state to 14,207, a senior health department official said on Friday. The state currently has 167 active COVID19 cases, Health Services Director, Aman War said.
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Apr 9, 2021
22:11
Tripura suspends classes for standard 1, 2 following surge in COVID cases
The Tripura government on Friday suspended classes of standard 1 and 2 in all schools across the state for an indefinite period following a surge in COVID19 cases, Education Minister Ratan Lal Nath said. Students of classes 3 and 4 would now attend classes on alternate days from next week, the minister said.
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Apr 9, 2021
22:10
Haryana records 2,994 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day rise in over 4 months
Haryana on Friday recorded 2,994 fresh COVID19 cases, the biggest singleday jump in over four months, that took the infection tally to 3,10,504, while 11 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 3,241, the state health department said. Haryana had recorded 3,104 new cases on November 20.
Over 9.78 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far: Govt
The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 9.78 crore, the Union health ministry said on Friday. A total of 9,78,71,045 vaccine doses have been given, according to a provisional report till 8 pm.
Adopt jumbo COVID-19 facilities, Maha CM tells pvt hospitals
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Friday asked private hospitals to adopt some of the jumbo COVID19 treatment facilities set up in the state. Speaking at a virtual meeting with representatives of private hospitals etc, the CM said such adoption will help patients get adequate care in terms of doctors and nurses, as well as remove misconceptions, if any, among people about these facilities.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:13
RAI urges for centralised framework for retail operations amid rising COVID cases
Retailers Association of India (RAI) on Friday called for a centralised framework that allows for "nondiscriminatory operations" of all formats of retail amid various states imposing restrictions and weekend lockdowns in the midst of rising COVID19 cases. Stating that shutting down of nonessential retail and malls is not the solution, the retailer's body said instead there is an urgent need for stricter surveillance to ensure that all rules with regards to safety and hygiene and social distancing norms are followed by everyone.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:13
MP: 7 inmates of Bhopal central jail test COVID-19 positive
At least seven prisoners of the central jail in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal district tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, an official said. The infected inmates were admitted to the government hospital for tuberculosis patients after they tested positive for the infection, jailor B D Shrivastava said.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:12
In talks with Indian authorities for 2nd consignment of COVID-19 vaccines: Iran
Iran on Friday said it is in talks with the Indian authorities for expediting the supply of a second consignment of coronavirus vaccines for which it has already made the payment. The Iranian embassy said Iran has already reflected its needs of COVID19 vaccines to the Indian government as well as pharmaceutical company Bharat Biotech that produces Covaxin.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:12
808 new COVID cases in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir on Friday recorded 808 new COVID19 cases, which took the tally to 1,36,470, while four deaths in the past 24 hours pushed the toll to 2,023 in the union territory, officials said. Out of the fresh cases, 283 were reported from the Jammu division and 525 from the Kashmir division of the union territory, they said.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:11
CM convenes all-party meet on Covid as UP reports 36 more deaths
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday decided to convene an allparty meet next week on the Covid19 situation in the state which reported 36 more fatalities, raising the death toll due to the pandemic to 9,039. While the chief minister and Governor Anandiben Patel will meet political leaders on April 11, on the two subsequent days, they will meet mayors and religious leaders to discuss the situation and seek their participation to spread antiCovid awareness. The state government took the decision as the state reported 9,587 new cases, raising the caseload to 6,63,991.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:10
Goa sees 482 COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths, 159 recoveries
The COVID19 caseload of Goa rose by 482 to touch 61,239 on Friday, while the day also saw three deaths and 159 people getting discharged, an official said. The state's toll stands at 845 and the recovery count is 56,797, leaving it with 3,597 active cases, he added.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:10
Gujarat CM reviews COVID-19 situation in Morbi, Rajkot
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani on Friday held meetings in Morbi and Rajkot districts of the state to take stock of the coronavirus situation there. Rupani, along with Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel held a highlevel meeting with the officials of Morbi district and gave necessary instructions to them.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:09
Assam Health Dept notifies COVID appropriate guidelines for Bihu & other festivals
The Assam Health and Family Welfare Department on Friday notified COVID appropriate guidelines for the upcoming Bohag Bihu and other festivals in the state in view of the fresh spike of COVID19 cases in many parts of the country. The notification stated that the guidelines to be strictly adhered to and followed by all the event organisers /visitors/participants of functions and other festivals in the state for the general safety and security of all participants against COVID19.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:08
J&J COVID-19 vaccine under EU review over blood clots, AstraZeneca probe grows
Europe's drug regulator said it is reviewing reports of rare blood clots in four people who received Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine and has expanded its probe into AstraZeneca's shot to include reports of a bleeding condition. Of the four serious cases of clotting and low platelets, three occurred in the United States during the rollout of J&J's vaccine from its Janssen unit, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said on Friday, adding that one person had died and that one case was reported in a clinical trial.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:05
Delhi reports 8,521 new COVID-19 cases, 39 deaths
Delhi reports 8,521 new #COVID19 cases, 5,032 recoveries and 39 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases 7,06,526 Total recoveries 6,68,699 Death toll 11,196
Mumbai's COVID-19 tally crosses 5 lakh-mark with 9,200 cases
Mumbai's coronavirus tally crossed the five lakhmark on Friday with the addition of 9,200 cases, while the death toll reached 11,909 as 35 patients died, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The number of deaths reported on Friday is the highest since October 26 last year, when 37 persons had died, the data shared by the civic body said.
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Apr 9, 2021
21:00
CAIT suggests to make wearing mask compulsory as helmets, seat belts
In the wake of steep rise of COVID cases in various states of the country, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has advised trade associations across the country to step up their efforts for mandatorily observing safety protocols of COVID not only by the traders and their staff but also to their respective customers. The CAIT has also advised that every Association should immediately deploy trader volunteers in their respective markets to make sure that every passerby or visitor should be wearing masks. In case anyone is found not wearing the mask, the Association volunteers should provide such people a mask free of any charge.
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Apr 9, 2021
20:23
Rajasthan reports 3,970 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths
Rajasthan records 3,970 fresh COVID19 cases, taking the infection count to 3,54,287, while 12 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 2,898 on Friday, an official report stated. Four deaths were reported from Udaipur, three from Banswara and one each from Barmer, Jodhpur, Kota, Rajsamand and Pali, it said.
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Apr 9, 2021
20:06
Facebook to turn Menlo Park headquarters into vaccination site
Facebook Inc said on Friday it is converting a part of its Menlo Park headquarters into a vaccination site, joining the government effort to speed up the vaccination drive in the United States.
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Apr 9, 2021
19:52
Vaccines ordered under Trump have legal clause restricting use outside US: Official
US health official Dr Eric Fiegl-Ding today said the vaccines ordered under Trump have a legal clause which restricts their use outside of the US. He added the new vaccines ordered by Biden hopefully can be shared with the world.
