Coronavirus News Jan 24 Highlights: Over 16 lakh beneficiaries inoculated

Updated : January 24, 2021 09:09 PM IST

Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, MP, Punjab, and West Bengal would also administer Covaxin.

The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said as seven new states will administer indigenously-developed Covaxin from the next week. These states are Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, and West Bengal in addition to the 12 states that are currently using this vaccine against COVID-19.

The remarks came following the number of cases in this state.

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 have a nice weekend.

COVID-19 vaccination: Over 16 lakh beneficiaries inoculated

Over 16 lakh healthcare workers across the country have received COVID-19 vaccine jabs till the evening of the ninth day of the nationwide immunisation drive, as per provisional reports, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. The ministry said that 31,466 beneficiaries were vaccinated on Sunday till 7:30 pm in five states -- Haryana (907), Karnataka (2,472), Punjab (1,007), Rajasthan (24,586), and Tamil Nadu (2,494) -- through693 sessions.

"The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against COVID-19 has crossed 16 lakh (16,13,667) till 7.30 pm today through 28,613 sessions, as per the provisional report," the ministry said, adding that the final report will be completed by late in the night. "Only 10adverse events following immunisation have been reported till 7.30 pm on the ninth day of the vaccination drive," it stated.

128 new COVID cases in Haryana, one more dies

Haryana on Sunday reported one fatality linked to COVID-19, bringing the death toll to 3,010, while 128 fresh cases pushed the state's infection tally to 2,67,203, according to a government bulletin. According to the state health department's daily bulletin, the new fatality was reported from the Karnal district.

Goa reports 53 new COVID-19 cases, 102 recover

The coronavirus caseload in Goa mounted to 52,920 on Sunday with the addition of 53 cases, a health department official said. The recovery count in the state rose to 51,335 as 102 patients recuperated and got discharge during the day, he said. As no patient died due to the infection in the last 24 hours, the death toll remained unchanged at 761, he said. The number of active cases in the state is 824 now, the official said.

MP's COVID-19 count rises by 252, recoveries by 388; three die

Madhya Pradesh's coronavirus tally on Sunday grew to 2,53,657 with the addition of 252 cases, a health official said. As three patients succumbed to the infection during the day, the death toll mounted to 3,789, they said. A total of 388 patients were discharged from hospitals in the last 24 hours, taking the state's overall recovery count to 2,45,697. Bhopal, Gwalior, and Khargone recorded one death each, the official said.

Gujarat sees 410 new COVID-19 cases, 704 recoveries, one death

Gujarat has recorded 410 fresh coronavirus positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the count of infections to 2,59,097, the state Health department said on Sunday. With one more person succumbing to the viral disease, the overall toll in the state mounted to 4,376, the department said in a release. A total of 704 people were discharged from hospitals during the day, taking the total count of recoveries in Gujarat to 2,50,056, it said. Gujarat is now left with 4,665 active cases.

Kerala sees over 6,000 daily coronavirus cases; test positivity touches 12.48%

Kerala posted 6,036 COVID-19 cases and 5,173 recoveries on Sunday with over 72,000 presently undergoing treatment for the infection, the government said. While the total COVID-19 caseload soared to 8,89,576, the recoveries have touched 8,13,550, state Health minister K K Shailaja, said in a press release here. In the last 24 hours, 48,378 samples have been tested and the test positivity rate has touched 12.48 percent. So far, 92.58 lakh samples have been sent for testing.

TN's COVID-19 tally edges up to 8.34 lakh with 569 fresh

With 569 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths, Tamil Nadu's infection tally edged up to 8,34,740 and the toll rose to 12,316, while nearly 2,500 people in the priority list were vaccinated for the disease on Sunday, the state government said. Recoveries continued to eclipse fresh infections with 642 people recovering, the total number of those cured in the state so far to 8,17,520, a health department bulletin said.

Sweden bans travellers from Norway over new COVID-19 variant

Sweden said on Sunday it would temporarily stop all foreigners coming in from Norway from midnight, in a bid to halt the spread of the new coronavirus variant first spotted in Britain. Interior minister Mikael Damberg told a news conference the entry ban, with exemptions for commuters and some other groups, would last until Feb. 14. The decision came a day after Norway imposed some of its toughest lockdown measures yet in several municipalities after an outbreak of the new coronavirus variant.

Egypt says it has launched vaccination against coronavirus

Egypt on Sunday launched a vaccination campaign against the coronavirus, with the first shots of Chinese state-owned pharmaceutical giant Sinopharms vaccine given to healthcare workers in the Suez Canal city of Ismailia. Health Minister Hala Zayed told a televised news conference that they would prioritize vaccinating healthcare workers in 40 hospitals that are designated to isolate and treat COVID-19 patients across the country.

Pakistan okays Russian vaccine for 'emergency use'

The Pakistan government has approved Russias Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine for "emergency use authorisation" (EUA) and also gave a go-ahead to a local pharmaceutical company for its import and distribution, an informed official has confirmed.

Aviation industry professionals to be considered for vaccinations

India's civil aviation industry professionals will be considered for anti-COVID vaccination during the second stage of the national inoculation drive. The industry has played a crucial role in the evacuation of millions and re-connecting supply chains to ferry essentials during the pandemic period.

SAI seeks report over flouting of Covid norms at wrestling nationals

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has asked for a report from the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) after it was found that Covid-19 protocols were "allegedly flouted" on the first day of the national championship.

Telangana's COVID-19 count drops below 200

Telangana's daily Covid count dropped below 200 while the state continued to report more recoveries than new positive cases, health officials said on Sunday.

9 active COVID-19 cases in Australian Open quarantine

One case of COVID-19 among those in quarantine ahead of the Australian Open has been reclassified, local health officials said on Sunday, leaving nine active cases in the group of players and support staff isolating in Melbourne hotels.

Puducherry reports 30 new COVID-19 cases; with 1 death, toll rises to 645

Puducherry has registered 30 new coronavirus cases during the last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 38,860, a top Health department official said on Sunday. An 87-year old patient succumbed to the infection pushing up the toll to 645, Director of Health and Family Welfare S Mohan Kumar said in a statement.

Pakistan authorises emergency use of Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine

Pakistan has authorised the emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V, the third antiCOVID19 vaccine approved by the country against the deadly coronavirus, authorities said on Sunday. The government has given a go-ahead to a local pharmaceutical company for the import and distribution of the Russian developed Sputnik V, the Dawn newspaper quoted an official as saying.

SAI takes cognisance of alleged COVID protocol breach in wrestling championship, seeks report from WFI

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) on Sunday took cognisance of an alleged breach of COVID-19 protocols during the ongoing Wrestling National Championships in Noida and a sought a report from the federation by Monday. "We have taken up the matter with the Wrestling Federation of India and impressed upon them that the SOP for competitions has to be adhered to strictly. We have also sought a report from the federation on alleged violation, by Monday," SAI director general Sandip Pradhan said in a statement.

Industry leaders call for higher budget allocation for healthcare sector in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic

The COVID19 pandemic has emphasised the key role of healthcare in the lives of people, underlining the importance of higher budget allocation for improving the healthcare infrastructure in the country, sectoral players said. The pharma sector, which has played a leading role as the 'pharmacy of the world' said it expects support and incentives especially for research & development and innovation in the coming budget.

Telangana reports 197 new COVID-19 cases, 1 death takes toll to 1,589

Telangana recorded 197 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the total positives to over 2.93 lakh. With one fatality pushed the toll to 1,589, the state government said on Sunday. Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most number of cases with 32, followed by Karimnagar (13) and Medchal Malkajgiri and Rangareddy with 12 each as of 8 PM on January 23, it said in a bulletin.

SL to receive 1st batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines

Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the first batch of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in India is expected to arrive in the island nation on Wednesday.

266 new cases in Thane, 5 more deaths

The COVID-19 tally in Thane district of Maharashtra has reached 2,51,641 with the addition of 266 new cases, an official said on Sunday. The virus has claimed lives of five more persons, raising the death toll in the district rose to 6,109, he said. The COVID-19 mortality rate in the district stands at 2.43 percent, he said.

# India reports 14,849 new cases, 15,948 discharges, and 155 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry

The total number of cases - 1,06,54,533, active cases - 1,84,408, total discharges - 1,03,16,786, death toll - 1,53,339, total vaccinated - 15,82,201: Health Ministry

# Tamil Nadu records 586 new COVID-19 cases, two fatalities, 673 recoveries. Infection tally rises to 8,34,171, death toll 12,309. Number of active cases of the disease in the state now stands at 4,984.

# Karnataka reports 902 new COVID-19 cases, 3 fatalities, 542 recoveries. Infection tally rises to 9,35,478, death toll 12,193. There are 7,342 active cases of the disease in the state.

# Chhattisgarh reports 377 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more fatalities, 526 recoveries. Infection tally rises to 2,96,326, death toll 3,609. The number of active cases of the disease in the state stands at 5,040.

Gujarat reports 423 new COVID-19 cases, taking tally to 2,58,687; one death takes toll to 4,375: state Health department

# Gujarat reports 423 new COVID-19 cases, taking tally to 2,58,687; one death takes toll to 4,375: state Health department

Published : January 24, 2021 09:19 AM IST

Coronavirus News Jan 24 Highlights: Over 16 lakh beneficiaries inoculated

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