COVID: Delhi Under Weekend Restrictions Beginning Tonight
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In view of the surge in covid cases, Delhi is under weekend restrictions beginning Friday, 16 April night. For those engaged in essential services or goods and personal emergencies etc as per DDMA orders, movement passes are being issued.
Maharashtra and Delhi, with 63,729 and 19,486 infections respectively, on Friday, reported their biggest ever single-day surge in coronavirus cases.
Odisha Government, meanwhile, suspended COVID vaccination in urban areas of 10 districts bordering Chhattisgarh after a weekend shutdown was announced on Thursday. Vaccination will continue in rural areas of the 10 districts as per guidelines.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday announced a lockdown on every Sunday across the state. All markets and offices will remain closed, but essential services will continue to run. Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, recorded 27,426 new COVID cases.
India reported 2,17,353 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday, 16 April, in the biggest one-day spike so far, taking the country’s total to 1,42,91,917, while the death toll rose by 1,185 to 1,74,308. As per data from the Union Health Ministry, there are 15,69,743 active cases in the country, while 1,25,47,866 patients have been discharged so far.
- Delhi on Thursday reported 16,699 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the national capital to 7,84,137
- Maharashtra reported 61,695 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the state to 36,39,855
- The Rajasthan government has imposed night curfew in all its cities from 6 pm to 6 am between 16 April and 30 April
- The Maharashtra government’s 15-day statewide restrictions came into effect from 8 pm on Wednesday, with Section 144 imposed across the state
- All centrally protected monuments, sites and museums under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will be shut with immediate effect till 15 May
Karnataka CM to Hold Meet Over COVID-19 Today
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has called an emergency meeting at his residence on Friday, 16 April, to discuss the COVID-19 situation.
30 Sadhus Test Positive for COVID-19 in Haridwar
Thirty sadhus have tested positive for COVID-19 so far, in Haridwar. Medical teams are going to akharas and RT-PCR tests of sadhus are being done continuously. The process will be further quickened from 17 April, Dr SK Jha, Haridwar Chief Medical Officer.
Randeep Singh Surjewala Tests Positive for COVID-19
Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala tests positive for COVID-19.
Harsimrat Kaur Badal Tests Positive for COVID-19
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Friday said that she has tested positive for COVID-19. She said that she has mild symptoms and has quarantined herself at her home.
Over 2.17 Lakh Fresh COVID Cases Recorded in India
India reported 2,17,353 fresh COVID-19 cases on Friday, 16 April, in the biggest one-day spike so far, taking the country’s total to 1,42,91,917, while the death toll rose by 1,185 to 1,74,308. As per data from the Union Health Ministry, there are 15,69,743 active cases in the country, while 1,25,47,866 patients have been discharged so far.
Digvijaya Singh Tests Positive for COVID-19
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Friday said that he has tested positive for COVID-19. Singh said that he is in quarantine at his residence in Delhi.
Seven Crematoriums in Bengaluru Reserved for COVID-19 Victims
With Karnataka witnessing a second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has reserved seven electric crematoriums – at Medi Agrahara, Kudlu, Panathur, Kengeri, Sumanahalli, Peenya and Banashankari – exclusively for COVID-19 patient cremations, reported PTI.
Earlier, four crematoriums — Medi Agrahara, Kudlu, Panathur and Kengeri — were set aside for COVID-19 deaths, and now three more — Sumanahalli, Peenya and Banashankari — have been added, in view of the rising number of COVID-19 deaths in the state.
This measure has been taken so that there is no delay in the cremation of COVID-19 victims.
UP to be on Lockdown Every Sunday
The Uttar Pradesh government has announced a lockdown on every Sunday across the state. All markets and offices will remain closed, but essential services will continue to run.
People will be fined Rs 1,000 for not wearing masks.
Karnataka CM Admitted to Hospital After Fever
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has been admitted to Ramaiah Memorial Hospital in Bengaluru after having had a fever for the last two days. He was tested for COVID-19 two days ago and was found to be negative for the disease. He will be tested again, reports ANI.
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa Tests Positive for COVID-19
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has tested positive for COVID-19.
He will be shifted to Manipal hospital from Ramaiah Memorial hospital where he was admitted earlier today, the Karnataka Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said on Friday.
He had held an emergency meeting over COVID, at his residence earlier today.
Weekend Curfew in Chandigarh From Friday to Monday
Weekend curfew will be imposed in Chandigarh from Friday 10 pm to Monday 5 am. Only essential services will be allowed. The order will come into effect from tonight.
Niranjani Akhara’s Ravindra Puri, Kumbh Attendee, Tests COVID +ive
Niranjani Akhara's Ravindra Puri, who had attended the Kumbh Mela in Uttarakhand's Haridwar, has tested positive for COVID-19.
'Odisha Running Out of Vaccines, Only 700 of 1,500 Sites Can Continue on Existing Stock': State COVID In-Charge
The Odisha COVID-19 in-charge has informed that the state is running out of vaccines. We are running short of vaccines, and that only 700 of 1,500 vaccination sites can continue to operate with the existing stock.
“We don’t have enough stock to run all 1,500 vaccination sites across Odisha. With this stock, only 700 vaccination sites are possible to operate,” Bijay Panigrahi said, as per ANI.
UP Reports a Growth Rate of 19.25% in Daily New Cases; Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi Among Most Affected Districts
Uttar Pradesh has reported a growth rate of 19.25% in daily new cases, informed the Health Ministry on Friday, 16 April.
46 districts in Uttar Pradesh have crossed their reported highest cases in the last 30 days and Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi and Prayagraj are the most affected districts
The Health Ministry has, as per ANI, said that Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh (UP) and Maharashtra are the only three states reporting more than one lakh Active Cases.
Further, the Health Ministry has informed that both Chhattisgarh and UP are are reporting very high number of daily new COVID19 cases and high deaths caused by COVID-19
COVID Surge: MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan Holds Meeting With High Level Officials
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan held a meeting in Bhopal with high-level officials in the context of the increase in COVID infection in the state, reported ANI.
All Univ, College Exams & Classes Under Odisha Higher Education Dept Suspended From 19 April
Odisha Government has suspended all examinations and physical classes in Universities and Colleges coming under the State Higher Education Department from 19 April, reported ANI.
Pondicherry University Cancels All Exams For Affiliated Colleges
All theory and practical examinations of Pondicherry University affiliated colleges scheduled from 19 April, 2021, are postponed till further orders due to COVID19 pandemic, reported ANI, citing the Pondicherry University.
Death Toll in Tamil Nadu Crosses 13,000
Tamil Nadu on Friday reported 8,449 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally to 9,71,384 cases in the state. Over 2,600 of the cases reported today were from Chennai. 4,920 recoveries and 33 deaths were also reported in the state. The number of active cases stands at 61,593 and the tally for total deaths at 13,032.
Jana Sena Party President Pawan Kalyan Tests COVID Positive
Jana Sena Party president and actor Pawan Kalyan tested positive for COVID on Friday. The Party issued a statement stating that Kalyan is safe and undergoing treatment.
Goa Reports 927 New Coronavirus Cases
Goa reported 927 new coronavirus cases, 282 recoveries and 6 deaths. State’s case tally stands at 65,499.
Kerala Reports 10,031 New Coronavirus Cases
Kerala on Friday, reported 10,031 new coronavirus cases, 3,792 recoveries and 21 deaths. Death toll stands at 4,877 while 11,32,267 persons have recovered so far.
There is a positivity rate of 14.8 percent in the 67,775 samples tested. At present there are 69,868 people seeking treatment.
Karnataka Reports 14,859 New COVID Positive Cases
Karnataka reported 14,859 new COVID positive cases, taking the total positive cases to 11,24,509. The state also reported 4,031 discharges, taking total discharges to 10,03,985.
13,190 people have succumbed to the disease so far and 78 more deaths were reported. The active cases stand at 1,07,315
Odisha Suspends COVID Vaccination in Urban Areas of 10 Districts Amid Weekend Shutdown
The Odisha Government suspended COVID vaccination in urban areas of 10 districts bordering Chhattisgarh after a weekend shutdown was announced on Thursday. Vaccination will continue in rural areas of the 10 districts as per guidelines.
The restrictions will be imposed in Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Bargarh, Nuapada, Kalahandi, Bolangir, Nabarngpur, Koraput and Malkangiri from Saturday, Chief Secretary SC Mohapatra told PTI.
Gujarat Registers 8,920 New COVID Cases
Gujarat on Friday, registered 8,920 new COVID cases, 94 deaths and 3,387 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The total cases in the state stand at 3,84,688, out of which 3,29,781 people have recovered. There are 49,737 active cases in the state. The death toll stands at 5,170.
Punjab: 7 Private Hospitals to Set Aside at Least 50 Percent Beds as Isolation Beds
The District Magistrate SAS Nagar (Mohali), Girish Dayalan asked seven private hospitals providing tertiary care for COVID patients in the district to set aside at least 50 percent of their total bed capacity as isolation beds and wards for COVID care.
He added that in view of the rapid surge in COVID cases, gathering in marriages and funerals in the district will be restricted to 20 persons
Marriages and Funerals in SAS Nagar, Punjab Restricted to 20 Persons
In view of rapid surge in COVID cases, gathering in marriages and funerals in the district have, henceforth, been restricted to 20 persons, informed District Collector SAS Nagar Girish Dayalan, as per ANI.
UP Records 27,426 New COVID-19 Cases, 103 Deaths
Uttar Pradesh has recorded 27,426 new COVID-19 cases, 103 deaths and 6,429 recoveries in the last 24 hours .
Total cases: 7,93,720
Active cases: 1,50,676
Total recoveries: 6,33,461
Death toll: 9,583.
Maharashtra Records 63,729 New COVID-19 Cases, 398 Deaths
Maharashtra, in its highest-ever single day spike, has reported 63,729 new COVID-19 cases, 45,335 discharges and 398 deaths Total cases: 37,03,584
Total recoveries: 30,04,391
Death toll: 59,551
Active cases: 6,38,034
Delhi Records 19,486 New COVID-19 Cases, 141 Deaths
Delhi, in its highest-ever single day spike, has recorded 19,486 new COVID-19 cases, 141 fatalities and 12,649 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
Total cases: 8,03,623
Active cases: 61,005
Total recoveries: 7,30,825
Death toll: 11,793
MP Records 11,045 New COVID Cases, 60 Deaths
Madhya Pradesh has reported 11,045 new COVID-19 cases, 7,496 recoveries and 60 deaths in the last 24 hours
Total cases: 3,84,563
Total recoveries: 3,20,955
Active cases: 59,183
Death toll: 4,425
Exams for Classes 9 and 12 Cancelled in MP
Examinations for Classes 9 and 11 have been cancelled in Madhya Pradesh. Students will be promoted on the basis of internal assessments, reported ANI.
Mumbai Reports 8,839 New COVID Cases, 53 Deaths
Mumbai reported 8839 new COVID cases, 9033 discharges and 53 deaths.
Total positive cases: 5,61,998
Total discharges: 4,63,344
Death toll: 12,242
Active cases: 85,226
Punjab Reports 3,915 New COVID Cases, 51 Deaths
Punjab reported 3,915 new COVID cases, 3,129 recoveries and 51 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases: 2,90,707
Total recoveries: 2,52,190
Active cases: 30,745
Death toll: 7,772
West Bengal Reports 6,910 new COVID-19 cases, 26 Deaths
West Bengal reported 6,910 new COVID-19 cases, 2,818 recoveries and 26 fatalities in the last 24 hours.
Total cases: 6,43,795
Death toll: 10,506
Active cases: 41,047
Total recoveries: 5,92,242
Haryana Records Highest Single-Day Spike
Haryana records highest single-day spike of 6,277 new cases, infection tally now 3,42,077, toll mounts to 3,354 with 20 more fatalities. The active cases in the state stands at 33,817.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) Demands Vaccination Centres at Protest Sites
Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), an umbrella body of agitating farmer unions, demands that the government start vaccination centres and provide related facilities at protests sites.
Pune Reports 10,963 New COVID Cases
Pune district in Maharashtra reports 10,963 new COVID cases, 109 fatalities and 10,282 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
Total cases: 6,96,933
Death toll: 11,212
Active cases: 99,431
Total recoveries: 5,86,459
Schools, Colleges and Universities in Tripura to Remain Suspended
Schools, colleges and universities in Tripura to remain suspended from 17 April as a precautionary measure, says Education Minister Ratanlal Nath.
Delhi Under Weekend Restrictions Beginning Tonight
In view of the surge in covid cases, Delhi is under weekend restrictions beginning Friday, 16 April night. For those engaged in essential services or goods and personal emergencies etc as per DDMA orders, movement passes are being issued.
Meanwhile Delhi Police has started a helpline to facilitate the Movement Pass for eligible persons as per DDMA order to facilitate those in essential services and goods. The Helpline is set up at Police Headquarters with pilot number 01123469900.
If eligible persons face any difficulty or inconvenience in getting their movement passes from police authorities, or require any clarifications, they can call for assistance on the Delhi Police Movement Pass Helpline,
Gandhi Hospital, Secunderabad Turned Into Exclusive COVID Hospital
Gandhi Hospital in Secunderabad has been turned into exclusive COVID hospital.
A circular issued by the office of superintendent of the hospital reads that the decision has been taken in view of the Rapid Surge of COVID-19 cases.
Security Forces Witness a 5-Fold Jump in Cases in 10 Days
Paramilitary forces have witnessed an approximate five-fold jump in active COVID-19 cases in the last 10 days.
On 5 April, 522 Central Armed Police Force Jawans had tested positive, while 10 days later the number has shot up 2,915.
Total infected jawans who tested positive in the last 24 hours has also increased by five-times, reported ANI.
CRPF and BSF have reportedly seen the highest spike in COVID-19 cases.
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