COVID-Related Restrictions in Maharashtra Extended Till 15 May
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The COVID-19-related restrictions in Maharashtra have been extended till 15 May, the state government announced on Thursday, 29 April, as the second wave of the pandemic continues to ravage the country.
Meanwhile, Bharat Biotech on Thursday announced a reduction in the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, for states from Rs 600 per dose to Rs 400.
India on Thursday reported 3,79,257 new COVID-19 cases, 3,645 deaths and 2,69,507 discharges, as per the Union Health Ministry. The death toll in the country now stands at 2,04,832. The country’s total number of cases now stands at 1,83,76,524.
- In Uttar Pradesh, the weekend lockdown has been extended. It will now remain imposed from Friday 8 pm to 7 am on Tuesday
- Registrations for the third phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for citizens above 18 years of age began at 4 pm on Wednesday on the CoWIN, Aarogya Setu and UMANG portals
- Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Wednesday said the lockdown in the state will be extended by another 15 days, after the current set of restrictions end on 30 April
- The third phase of COVID-19 vaccination for those above 18 is scheduled to begin on 1 May
- Several states are still facing a shortage of vaccine doses ahead of phase 3 of vaccination
Lockdown in Goa From 7 PM Today Till the Morning of 3 May
A lockdown was imposed in Goa from 7 pm today till the morning of 3 May.
Essential services and industrial activities will be allowed, but public transport will remain shut. Casinos, hotels, pubs will also remain closed. Borders to remain open for essential service transportation.
'Have to Be Very Careful and Plan for the Third Wave': CM Thackeray
Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday, said, “All districts should immediately set up oxygen projects and ensure that stocks of essential medicines are maintained.”
He added, “Though the number of patients has stabilised to some extent, now we have to be very careful and plan for next third wave.”
Delhi Reports 395 in the Last 24 Hours
Delhi reported 395 deaths, 24,235 new COVID-19 cases and 25,615 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Total active cases at 97,977.
Ladakh Announces 56-Hour Long Curfew in Leh
Ladakh administration announced a 56-hour weekend curfew from 9 pm tomorrow to 5 am on Monday in Leh district.
Dashboard Providing Real-Time Info on Beds to Go Live in a Day or Two: Noida MLA
Noida MLA Pankaj Singh announced on Thursday, “COVID-19 dashboard for real-time information on availability of hospital beds, including those in ICUs and with ventilators, in UP's Gautam Buddh Nagar will go live for public in a day or two.”
Assam Records 3,079 New COVID Cases
Assam recorded 3,079 new cases, 26 deaths and 1,797 discharges today. Total active cases at 23,104.
Haryana Reports 13,947 New Cases
Haryana reported13,947 new COVID cases, 97 deaths and 9,535 recoveries today. Total active cases stand at 93,175.
Maharashtra Reports 66,159 New COVID-19 Cases
Maharashtra reported 66,159 new COVID-19 cases, 771 deaths in the last 24 hours. Total active cases reach 6,70,301.
Kerala Reports 38,607 New COVID-19 Cases
Kerala reported 38,607 new COVID-19 cases and 48 deaths today. This is the highest single-day spike in cases in the state. The death toll has risen to 5,259. The total number of persons recovered is 12,44,301.
Delhi CM Kejriwal: 'All Eligible People Must Come Forward to Get Vaccinated'
Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal sought a report from the Delhi Chief Secretary on Thursday, on the preparedness for the roll-out of the vaccination program for people above 18 years of age.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal after having a meeting with officials on the vaccination drive, announced, “Prepared a plan to vaccinate all above 18 years in the next 3 months. We will set up vaccination centres on a large scale. All eligible people must come forward to get vaccinated.”
MHA Announces Criteria for Containment Measures
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) said that National Directives for COVID-19 management to continue to be strictly followed throughout the country. The MHA order to be effective till 31 May.
MHA announced that States/UTs had been advised by the Health Ministry to identify districts for containment measures.
Districts fulfilling any of the two criteria will be considered:
- Where either the test positivity rate had been more than 10 percent or more in last week.
- Where bed occupancy was more than 60 percent.
Uttar Pradesh Reports 35,156 New COVID-19 Cases
Uttar Pradesh reported 35,156 new COVID-19 cases, 25,613 discharges, and 298 deaths in last 24 hours.
Active cases: 3,09,237
Total discharges: 8,96,477
Death toll: 12,238
Karnataka Records 35,024 New Cases
Karnataka recorded 35,024 new COVID cases (19,637 in Bengaluru), 14,142 recoveries, and 270 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Active cases: 3,49,496
Total recoveries: 11,10,025
Death toll: 15,306
COVID-Related Restrictions in Maharashtra Extended Till 15 May
The COVID-19-related restrictions in Maharashtra have been extended till 15 May, the state government announced on Thursday.
Bharat Biotech Reduces Vaccine Price for States to Rs 400
Bharat Biotech on Thursday announced a reduction in the price of its COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, for states from Rs 600 per dose to Rs 400.
UP Weekend Lockdown Extended
In Uttar Pradesh, the weekend lockdown has been extended. It will now remain imposed from Friday 8 pm to 7 am on Tuesdays.
Centre Allows Import of 17 Medical Devices
The Centre has allowed the import of 17 medical devices like oxygen canister, nebulizers to meet the rising demand during the pandemic.
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot Tests Positive for COVID-19
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot has tested positive for COVID-19, he said on Twitter on Thursday. He said he is self-isolating and has no symptoms.
Nearly 26k Fresh COVID Cases in Delhi
Delhi reported 25,986 fresh COVID-19 cases, 20,458 discharges and 368 deaths on 28 April.
US To Send More Than $100 Million In Covid Supplies To India
The United States is sending supplies worth more than USD 100 million to India to help it fight a surge of COVID-19 cases, the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.
The supplies, which will begin arriving on Thursday and continue into next week, include 1,000 oxygen cylinders, 15 million N95 masks and 1 million rapid diagnostic tests, the statement said.
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