Coronavirus news highlights: India’s COVID-19 caseload climbed to 1,05,42,841 on Saturday with 15,158 more people testing positive for the disease while recoveries surged to 1,01,79,715, according to the Union health ministry data. The country’s death toll increased to 1,52,093 with 175 more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,79,715, pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.56 percent. The country’s COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 percent. The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 3 lakh on Saturday.There are 2,11,033 active coronavirus infections in the country which constitute 2 percent of the total caseload, the data showed. India’s COVID-19 tally had crossed the 20-lakh mark on August 7, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.
Jan 16, 2021
19:48
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Jan 16, 2021
19:45
Odisha Govt to halt #COVID19Vaccination tomorrow to observe those who took vaccine today.
Pradipta Mohapatra, Addl Chief Secy (Health), says, "We want to observe those who took vaccine. From Monday, it'll continue till completion of vaccination of all 3.28 Lakh health workers." pic.twitter.com/FzvNwtgDrE
COVID19 | The healthcare workers in the forward field hospitals of the Army in Arunachal Pradesh were vaccinated today: Indian Army pic.twitter.com/7uvJmuVuRP
#COVID19 | 1,65,714 people were vaccinated today; No case of post-vaccination hospitalisation reported so far: Health Ministry pic.twitter.com/YribCc1Znj
We received success to an extent in our fight against #COVID19, in one yr. Data in last 3-4 months, our recovery & fatality rate indicate that we were gradually heading towards victory against COVID: Union Health Min at video conferencing with Health Ministers of all States & UTs pic.twitter.com/8U6iQQ7VUF
If people's representatives would have taken the vaccine first, then people would have said that these leaders have protected themselves first of all. So, we should not get worried about such discussions: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan
A debate has started that why are Health Ministers or people's representatives not taking vaccine. I was asked that why am I not taking vaccine? I told them that I'll wait for my turn, which will come when people above 50 yrs of age will be administered vaccine: Dr Harsh Vardhan https://t.co/7wPHCvQ5IU
The vaccines have been presented before the country like 'Sanjeevani' for us, in the fight against #COVID19. The fight was gradually heading towards victory, now it seems almost definite that the step towards victory will be taken quickly: Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan pic.twitter.com/CGNVep843i
5,960 new #COVID19 cases, 5,011 recoveries, and 27 deaths reported in Kerala today. The total numbers of active and recovered cases in the state are 68,416 and 7,70,768 respectively.
It is a matter of joy for all Indians that we have been able to take this battle to its last stage with the help of two made in India vaccines: Union Home Minister Amit Shah at the foundation stone laying ceremony of Rapid Action Force centre in Bhadravathi, Karnataka.#COVID19https://t.co/kNhXF9G7q0
World has been fighting battle against #COVID19 for over a year. Several people died. It has been the toughest battle in humankind's history. But I'm happy to say that India fought the most successful battle against COVID, under PM Modi's leadership: HM in Bhadravathi, Karnataka. pic.twitter.com/hg1i6vQ9sm
#Mizoram: Lalmuanpuii, a health care worker received the first shot of COVID19 vaccine at Aizawl Civil Hospital, earlier today pic.twitter.com/eOHtK9XToy
After seeing the results of COVID19 vaccination today, many more people will turn up to get inoculated. We will export the vaccines to other countries also as India believes in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Lucknow pic.twitter.com/jLbH6R4Azd
CM has requested Govt of India to supply adequate no. of vaccines for not only the frontline workers but also for all people of the state. CM feels that people of the state should get vaccines free of cost. If needed, the State might bear the financial burden: Govt of West Bengal pic.twitter.com/2MqXzrHCuf
Coronavirus News LIVE update: Resident docs in RML Hospital want Covishield, express 'bit apprehension' about Covaxin
The Resident Doctors' Association (RDA) of the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital here on Saturday requested the medical superintendent to vaccinate them with Oxford COVID19 vaccine Covishield. In a letter to the medical superintendent, the association said the resident doctors were "a bit apprehensive" about Covaxin and might not participate in the immunisation drive in large numbers thus defeating the purpose of the exercise which began in the country on Saturday.
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Jan 16, 2021
16:52
Chhattisgarh: A healthcare worker received the first shot of #COVID19 vaccine at Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College in Raipur, today pic.twitter.com/bjQqQDntgO
I am feeling absolutely fine after receiving the vaccine shot. Will take another dose after 28 days. I'd urge people to come up & take the vaccine: Priyanka Maitra Karwk, the first lady doctor who got vaccinated at Medical College, Kolkata https://t.co/PxRcm5moqTpic.twitter.com/MBCmG8ANkc
#WATCH Chhattisgarh: #COVID19 vaccine was welcomed with flowers, band, firecrackers & 'puja' when it arrived in Jashpur y'day. Workers of Health Dept walked up to Jai Stambh Chowk to receive the vehicle that carried vaccine. #COVID19Vaccination is underway across India today. pic.twitter.com/v5G0M2kAPX
Coronavirus News LIVE update: Meghalaya CM launches first phase of COVID-19 vaccination drive
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Saturday launched the COVID19 vaccination program in the state at a government medical facility, where 100 health workers were administered the shots. Another 732 people, mostly health workers and doctors, will receive the jabs in different districts of Meghalaya, including East Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills, officials said.
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Jan 16, 2021
16:07
Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy launched the COVID19 vaccination drive at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Women and Child Hospital in Ellaipillaichavady, earlier today pic.twitter.com/VtrPjbD2FH