China Approves First Nasal Spray COVID-19 Vaccine For Trials
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China approved the first nasal spray vaccine for a trial to combat Covid-19 that has claimed over 904,000 lives and infected more than 27 million people globally.
Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases in Delhi, health minister Satyendar Jain said that ICU beds in hospitals to be increased, plasma therapy to continue in Delhi, as directed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
The Health Ministry on Thursday, 10 September, urged states and Union territories to mandatorily retest all symptomatic negative cases of rapid antigen tests using the more accurate RT-PCR test.
"This is necessary to ensure that such symptomatic negative cases do not remain untested and do not spread the disease among their contacts. This will also ensure early detection and isolation/hospitalisation of such false negatives. The aim of states/UTs should be to ensure that no potentially positive case is missed out," the Centre said.
Meanwhile, India on Thursday reported 95,735 new cases of coronavirus, the biggest one-day spike yet, taking the tally in the country to 44,65,864. The death toll increased by 1,172 to 75,062. According to the Health Ministry data, there are currently, 9,19,018 active cases across the country, while 34,71,783 patients have been discharged, and one had migrated.
- Kolkata to resume metro operations on 14 September, no services on Sundays
- The West Bengal government has lifted its lockdown on 12 September in view of the NEET examination scheduled to be held on 13 September
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) resumed services on the red, green and violet lines on Thursday
- The total number of samples tested for COVID-19 up to 9 September stands at 5,29,34,433, including 11,29,756 samples tested on Wednesday, the ICMR said
- Globally, over 27.7 million cases of coronavirus have been recorded so far, with India the second worst-affected country after US
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11.29 Lakh Samples Tested on Wednesday: ICMR
The total number of samples tested for COVID-19 up to 9 September stands at 5,29,34,433, including 11,29,756 samples tested on Wednesday, the Indian Council of Medical Research said.
95,735 New COVID-19 Cases Take India’s Tally to 44.65 Lakh; Biggest One-Day Spike
India on Thursday reported 95,735 new cases of coronavirus, the biggest one-day spike yet, taking the tally in the country to 44,65,864. The death toll increased by 1,172 to 75,062.
According to the Health Ministry data, there are currently, 9,19,018 active cases across the country, while 34,71,783 patients have been discharged, and one had migrated.
60% of Total COVID-19 Cases Reported From Only 5 States: Health Ministry
The Health Ministry on Thursday pointed out that 60 percent of the total COVID-19 cases in the country have been reported from only five states.
Maharashtra alone has contributed more than 23,000 cases and Andhra Pradesh has contributed over 10,000 in the last 24 hours, it said.
3,991 New COVID-19 Cases in Odisha, Biggest Spike
Odisha has recorded its biggest one-day spike of 3,991 new COVID-19 cases, taking its tally to more than 1.39 lakh. The death toll increased by 11 to 591.
COVID-19: Retest Symptomatic People Who Tested Negative in Antigen Tests, Says Centre
The Health Ministry on Thursday urged states and Union territories to mandatorily retest all symptomatic negative cases of rapid antigen tests using the more accurate RT-PCR test.
"This is necessary to ensure that such symptomatic negative cases do not remain untested and do not spread the disease among their contacts. This will also ensure early detection and isolation/hospitalisation of such false negatives... The aim of States/UTs should be to ensure that no potentially positive case is missed out.," the Centre said.
West Bengal Govt Lifts Lockdown on 12 Sept in View of NEET
The West Bengal government has lifted its lockdown on 12 September in view of the NEET examination scheduled to be held on 13 September, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Thursday.
Mumbai Mayor Tests COVID-19 Positive
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Twitter on Thursday that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic.
Health Ministry Issues Revised SOP on Preventive Measures for Conducting Exams
The Health Ministry has issued a revised standard operating procedure (SOP) on the preventive measures to be followed while conducting examinations to contain the spread of COVID-19, ANI reported.
Plasma Therapy to Continue in Delhi: Delhi Health Minister
Amid an increase in Covid-19 cases in Delhi, health minister Satyendar Jain said that ICU beds in hospitals to be increased, plasma therapy to continue in Delhi, as directed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Serum Institute to Pause Oxford Vaccine Trial
Poonawala’s Serum Institue to pause Oxford vaccine trials in India after receiving Drug Controller General of India's (DGCI) notice.
Puducherry Reports 452 Fresh Cases
Puducherry reported 452 fresh coronavirus cases and 6 deaths today, pushing the tally to 18,536 including 13,389 recoveries and 353 deaths. The number of active cases are now at 4,794.
Tamil Nadu Reports 5,528 Fresh Cases Today
Tamil Nadu reported 5,528 fresh coronavirus cases, 64 deaths, and 6,185 discharges today. The total number of cases in the state rose to 4,86,052, including 8,154 deaths and 4,29,416 discharges.
Delhi Reports 4,308 Fresh Cases in Last 24 Hours: Delhi Govt
Delhi reported 4308 new Covid-19 cases and 28 deaths in the last 24 hours. 2637 recovered, discharged, and migrated. Total cases in the national capital pushed the tally to 2,05,482.
India Adopted Strategies to Prevent Future Pandemics: Health Minister
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan stated that India has adopted strategies to ensure that there are increased investments in health and emergency preparedness to prevent future pandemics.
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180 Vaccines Are in Development, 35 in Human Trial: WHO
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom in a press briefing stated that dexamethasone has already proven effective for patients with severe & critical Covid-19, others have been proven ineffective and still, others are in trials. Around 180 vaccines are in development, including 35 in human trials.
Covid-19 Cases in Maharashtra Rises to 9,90,795
Maharashtra's Covid-19 tally pushed to 9,90,795 with 23,446 new cases, and 448 fatalities take the death toll to 28,282