Amid surging COVID-19 cases in the state, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that the COVID tests have been increased to identify every single case.
India reported 38,353 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours on August 11. Active caseload is currently at 3,86,351, lowest in 140 days. The recovery rate is at 97.45% from the dreadful virus in the past 24 hours.
India reported 28,204 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours on August 10. It is the lowest single-day case registered in 147 days. The recovery rate is at 97.45% from the dreadful virus in the past 24 hours. The active caseload in the country stood at 3,88,508.
US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine has received emergency use approval in India, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted.
A total of 30 cases of COVID-19 Delta Variant have been detected in Maharashtra after which 13 villages in the state were instructed to raise awareness and take precautions. Maharastra government has scheduled a review meeting today at 11 AM.
Minister of State (MoS) Health, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar on August 06 informed that the vaccine production in the country has increased from 2.5 lakhs per day to 40 lakhs per day.
India reported 44,643 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours. 464 deaths were also reported in the same duration taking the overall toll to 4,26,754. 41,096 people got recovered from the virus in past 24 hours. The active caseload in the country stood at 4,14,159. 49,53,27,595 vaccine doses have been administered across the country so far.
With a recurring dip in the number of Covid-19 cases each day, many state governments have moved ahead with the decision to reopen the schools and other educational institutions in their state. Haryana, Telangana, Gujarat, Punjab, and others have allowed physical classes in the schools following strict Covid-19 protocols. Whereas, other states are mulling about the necessity of the step citing the possible threat of the third wave of Covid-19.
The Uttar Pradesh Police has prohibited the religious processions during Muharram due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the circular issued by Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Mukul Goel on July 31, the Shia clerics have raised questions over the objectionable language used in it. They were unhappy with Muharram being repeatedly referred to as a 'festival' in the circular issued to police personnel in all districts. Police officials have also been asked to take clerics in confidence to ensure a ban on congregations.
According to the circular, DGP Mukul Goel has also urged his officers to communicate with religious leaders for spreading awareness about COVID-19 and the need to observe Muharram indoors.
The Supreme Court came down hard on the Kerala government for relaxing COVID-19 restrictions on the occasion of Bakrid in the state. The apex court observed that it was 'shocking' that the state government has given in to the demands of traders while easing lockdown norms.
Who will be responsible for the third wave? Looking at cases in Kerala looks like we are heading towards the third wave: Sambit Patra, BJP Spokesperson.
India on July 28 reported 43,654 new cases in the last 24 hours.
Indian on July 27 reported 29,689 new cases of COVID in the last 24 hours.
The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday accused the opposition-ruled states of doing politics on the issue while earlier admitting that there was no death due to shortage of oxygen during second wave of Covid-19.
In a special conversation with IndiaTV Batra Hospital doctor SCL Gupta claimed that death due to shortage of oxygen did happen in Delhi. It might be because of lack of coordination between Centre-State that these deaths were not reported as they should be.
Congress leader Kapil Sibal said that health may a State issue but when a disaster happens it becomes a subject of Union. Adding to it he said that Government would never agree on the fact that people did die due to lack of Oxygen in the country.
The Union health ministry has said the states have not provided any information on deaths of Covid patients in hospitals due to lack of oxygen. With a number of deaths due to oxygen shortage making headlines during the second wave, especially in Delhi, the matter drew sharp criticism from the opposition.
"We had a detailed discussion on the political situation in Haryana, possible 3rd wave of COVID, the vaccination drive in the state, & the farmers' issue," Vij tweets
PM Modi will hold the meeting at 11 am on July 20. The report further stated that the leaders would be given a presentation of the Centre's COVID handling and the vaccination policy would be discussed with them.
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