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A health worker poses for photographs after receiving a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine, in New Delhi, Monday, 10 January, 2022. Vaccination drive for the third dose or precautionary dose to priority groups, health care workers, frontline workers and those aged above 60 years with comorbidities began on Monday.
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India began administering the ‘precaution dose’ of COVID vaccine to frontline workers, healthcare workers and senior citizens with comorbidities on Monday, 10 January.
Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar also tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday.
This comes amid a surge in daily cases, with India on Monday, reporting 1,79,723 new COVID-19 cases and 146 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Further, India has also confirmed 4,033 cases of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant from 27 states and Union Territories so far.
Total active case tally reaches 7,23,619, while the daily positivity rate has risen to 13.29 percent.
India has administered over 151.58 crore vaccine doses so far.
Request All Eligible To Take Precaution Dose: PM Modi
"India began administering Precaution Doses. Kudos to those who have got vaccinated today. I would request all those who are eligible to get vaccinated. As we all know, vaccination remains among the most effective means to fight COVID-19," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted on Monday.
J&K Records 706 New COVID-19 Cases
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 706 fresh COVID-19 cases on Monday.
Maharashtra Reports 33,470 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
Maharashtra reported 33,470 fresh COVID-19 cases and 8 deaths on Monday.
BJP President JP Nadda Tests Positive for COVID-19
BJP president JP Nadda has tested positive for COVID-19.
Tamil Nadu Govt Extends Lockdown Restrictions Till 31 Jan
Tamil Nadu government has extended lockdown restrictions till 31 January. People not to be allowed in all places of worship between 14 January and 18 January.
Over 9 Lakh 'Precaution Doses' Administered Today: Health Ministry
"More than 9 lakh 'precaution doses' were administered to the eligible age group on the first day. Overall 82 lakh vaccine doses were administered till 7 pm today, taking India's total vaccination coverage to 152.78 crores," Union health ministry stated on Monday.
Punjab Reports 3,969 New COVID Cases
Punjab reported 3,969 new COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths due to the viral disease on Monday.
Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital Curtails Elective Surgeries Amid COVID Outbreak
All elective surgeries to be curtailed in Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital till further orders, as per hospital administration.
Mumbai Reports 13,648 New COVID-19 Cases, 5 Deaths
Mumbai reported 13,648 new COVID-19 cases and 6 deaths on Monday.
67 Students at IIM, Ahmedabad Test Positive
A total of 67 students have tested positive in Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad in the last 10 days, ANI reported.
Bihar Logs 4,737 New Cases
Bihar reported 4,737 new COVID cases in the State on Monday, 10 January. The active cases in Bihar stand at 20,938, the Bihar Health Department informed.
Gujarat Reports 6,097 New Cases
Gujarat reported 6,097 fresh COVID cases, 1,539 recoveries and two deaths in the last 24 hours, with the active cases in the state being at 32,469.
7921 People in Assam Receive Precautionary Dose on Day One
More than 7921 healthcare workers, frontline workers and senior citizens received the 'precautionary dose' on the first day in Assam, the State government informed on Monday evening.
CISF Reports 1307 Active Cases Across All Formations
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) reports 1,307 active COVID cases across all formations, including 250 personnel with comorbidities or other health issues who are hospitalised, a senior CISF officer said, as per news agency ANI.
Contacts Of Covid Patients Don't Need To Be Tested Unless At Risk: ICMR
Contacts of COVID patients do not need testing unless identified as high risk based on age or comorbidities, says ICMR in its fresh advisory for testing COVID samples.
West Bengal Logs 19,286 New Cases
West Bengal reports 19,286 new COVID cases, 8,187 recoveries, and 16 deaths on Monday, 10 January. The active cases in the state currently stand at 89,194.
Karnataka Records 11,698 Fresh Cases
Karnataka records 11,698 fresh COVID cases, 1148 discharges, and 4 deaths in the last 24 hours. The active cases in the state currently stand at 60,148.
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai Tests Positive
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has tested positive for COVID-19.
"I have tested positive for COVID-19 today with mild symptoms. My health is fine, I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who have recently come in my contact to isolate themselves and get tested," he tweeted.
Tamil Nadu Reprots 13,990 New COVID Cases
Tamil Nadu on Monday reported 13,990 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths due to the viral disease.
'Let There Be No Lapses in COVID Preparedness': Health Minister Mandaviya to 5 States
"Let there be no lapses in our preparedness as we battle this surge of the pandemic. Holistic synergy between Centre and States is most vital for seamless and effective pandemic management," Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said at the meeting with health ministers of Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Maharashtra on Monday.
The meeting was held to discuss the COVID situation in these states and Union territories.
"States advised to undertake a regular review of health infrastructure strengthening, establish teleconsultation hubs in every district and focus on widespread awareness regarding available infrastructure and healthcare services," as per the Union Health Ministry.
Dharavi Reports 97 New COVID-19 Cases, Total at 943
Mumbai's Dharavi on Monday reported 97 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the total active cases in the area to 943, as per the BMC.
Delhi Reports 19,166 New COVID-19 Cases
Delhi on Monday reported 19,166 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths due to the viral disease. The positivity rate stands at 25 percent.
Delhi Govt Shuts Restaurants for Dine-In Amid COVID Surge
The Delhi government on Monday announced that restaurants and bars will remain shut for dine-in services in the national capital, as it sees a rise in COVID-19 cases.
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar Tests Positive for COVID-19
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has tested positive for COVID-19.
"Honorable Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar has been found positive for coronavirus. He is in home isolation on the advice of doctors. He has appealed to everyone to take COVID-appropriate precautions," the chief minister's office tweeted in Hindi.
Kerala Reports 5,797 New COVID Cases, 19 Deaths
Kerala reported 5,797 new COVID-19 cases, 2796 recoveries, and 19 deaths on Monday.
27 of 32 Samples Sent for Genome Sequencing Detected for Omicron: Patna Hospital Chief
"32 samples were tested for coronavirus variant in the genomic sequencing lab, out of which 27 samples have tested positive for Omicron, four for Delta, and one for an unknown variant of the virus," the director of the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna was quoted as saying by ANI.
Karnataka Reports 146 New Omicron Cases
A total of 146 new Omicron cases have been confirmed in Karnataka on Monday, taking the total number of cases of the COVID-19 variant reported by the state so far to 479, as per State Health Minister Dr Sudhakar K.
Kerala Records 17 New Omicron Cases, Tally at 345
Kerala recorded 17 new Omicron cases today, taking the total number of cases of the COVID-19 variant reported by the state so far to 345.
Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut Till 26 Jan: Haryana Govt
The Haryana government on Monday announced that all schools and colleges in the state will remain closed till 26 January, while online classes will continue.
'Chhattisgarh May See 2 Lakh Active Cases at Peak': State Health Minister
"At present, we have around 5,000 normal beds and about 8,500 oxygen beds. The number of beds with oxygen, HDU, ICU, ventilator support is about 5,000. There can be around 2 lakh active cases in the state during peak time," Chhattisgarh Health Minister TS Singh Deo was quoted as saying by ANI.
1000 Delhi Police Personnel Have Tested Positive Since 1 Jan
Around 1000 personnel of Delhi Police have contracted COVID-19 since 1 January 2022. All are in home quarantined and are recovering well, as per Delhi Police PRO Anil Mittal.
931 Personnel of CRPF COVID-Positive
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has seen a total of 931 active COVID-19 cases across all formations. The CRPF personnel who have tested positive have been under home quarantine or in COVID care units, a senior CRPF officer told ANI.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Tests Positive for COVID-19
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday tested positive for COVID-19.
"I have tested positive for Corona today with mild symptoms. I am under home quarantine. I request everyone who have recently come in my contact to isolate themselves and get tested," he shared on Twitter.
Night Curfew Imposed in Andhra Pradesh
A night curfew has been imposed in Andhra Pradesh from 11 am to 5 pm, Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's office announced on Monday.
The state government has also capped the occupancy in theaters at 50 percent. A maximum of 100 people are permitted in indoor public gatherings, and 200 at outdoor gathering. A penalty of Rs 100 for not wearing a mask will be strictly enforced in the states.
1000 Delhi Cops Test COVID Positive
Around 1000 Delhi Police personnel, including Public Relations Officer and Additional Commissioner Chinmoy Biswal have tested positive for COVID-19. All infected personnel are under quarantine, the Delhi Police informed.
Kerala CM Holds COVID-19 Review Meeting
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan following a COVID-19 review meeting has decided to limit the number of people who can attend weddings and funerals to a maximum of 50.
He added that the Department of Health and Education must ensure that vaccination of those in 15-18 age group is completed this week.
Drive-thru COVID Precautionary Dose Vaccination Underway in Delhi
Drive-thru COVID precautionary dose vaccination underway at Moolchand Hospital, Delhi.
Hospital trustee Vibhu Talwar told ANI, "Healthcare workers, people aged 60 & above comorbidities are being vaccinated. Both registered and unregistered beneficiaries being given the doses".
Sports Authority of India Closes 67 Training Centers
In view of rising COVID-19 cases, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has decided to close 67 SAI training centers across the country. The decision also comes in the wake of directives issued by various states to suspend sporting activities for the safety of athletes.
99% Eligible Population Has Got 1st COVID Vaccine Dose: Karnataka CM
Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai on Monday said that 99% eligible population in the state has received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 82% has received the second dose in the State.
Further, ANI quoted him as saying: "We are prepared with hospital and ICU beds to fight the pandemic."
Bihar Begins Administering 'Precaution Dose'
India began administering the ‘precaution dose’ of COVID vaccine to frontline workers, healthcare workers and senior citizens with comorbidities on Monday, 10 January.
A health worker administers a booster dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a beneficiary in Patna, Monday, 10 January.
J&K LG Manoj Sinha Takes COVID Vaccine 'Precautionary Dose'
Jammu & Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha took COVID vaccine 'precautionary dose' as part of the nationwide drive for frontline workers and senior citizens above 60 years of age with co-morbidities, that kickstarted today.
Mansukh Mandaviya To Discuss COVID Situation With Health Ministers
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will meet health ministers, officials from Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, and Maharashtra at 3:30 pm on Monday to discuss the COVID-situation in these states.
‘90 Percent Cases Are Asymptomatic’: Yogi Aditynath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told ANI, "Currently, there are 33,900 active cases in the state. 90% of these patients are asymptomatic, under home isolation. Integrated COVID Control Centre in every District keeps in touch with COVID-19 patients and provides them with medical kits."
'Adding 50,000 Beds': TN Health Secretary
Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan told news agency ANI, "We're one of the leading states in vaccination of children in the country. As of now, the cases are on a rising trend but hospitalisations are less. We are adding 50,000 beds to the existing 1.5 lakh hospital beds in the State."
‘Third Dose of Covaxin Holds Promise’: ICMR
A day before India began administering the 'precaution' doses of COVID-19 vaccines to frontline workers, healthcare workers and senior citizens with co-morbidities, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said in a tweet on Sunday, 9 January, that the third dose of Covaxin holds promise.
It added, "Reassuring information on safety and immunogenicity of a booster dose of Covaxin administered six months after completion of a two dose primary vaccination series with Covaxin," news agency PTI reported.
India Reports 1.79 Lakh New COVID Cases
India on Monday, 10 January, recorded 1,79,723 new COVID-19 cases and 146 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Further, India has also confirmed 4,033 cases of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant from 27 states and Union Territories so far.
Total active case tally reaches 7,23,619, while the daily positivity rate has risen to 13.29 percent.
Tamil Nadu Begins Administering 'Precaution Dose'
Tamil Nadu began administering COVID-19 vaccine 'precaution dose' to frontline workers and senior citizens above 60 years of age with comorbidities
‘Precaution Dose’ for Frontline Workers, Senior Citizens to Begin Today
India will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine 'precaution dose' to healthcare workers, frontline workers, and people aged 60 and above with comorbidities from Monday, 10 January.
Those eligible for the precautionary dose will, however, get them only 9 months after having received the second dose of the COVID vaccine.
The third dose will be the same vaccine that people have received for their first two doses, the Centre had informed earlier.
114 Mumbai Police Personnel Test COVID Positive
114 policemen and 18 senior officers, including 13 DCPs, four Additional CPs, and one Joint CP (L&O), have tested COVID-19 positive, while two policemen have died in the last 48 hours, Mumbai Police told news agency ANI. Active cases currently stand at 523.
300 Delhi Police Personnel Test COVID Positive
Over 300 Delhi Police personnel, including the Public Relations Officer (PRO) and Additional Commissioner Chinmoy Biswal, have tested positive for COVID-19.
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