Maharashtra Issues Fresh COVID-19 Curbs; Gyms, Swimming Pools to Remain Closed
India has confirmed 3,071 cases of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant from 27 states and Union Territories.
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As COVID-19 cases in the country show an exponential surge, India on Saturday, 8 January, recorded 1,41,986 fresh coronavirus cases, 21 percent higher than the 1,17,100 cases on Friday.
Delhi reported 20,181 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the number of active cases up to 48,178. Mumbai on the other hand recorded fewer cases than Friday with 20,318.
Maharashtra government has imposed fresh COVID-19 curbs, including a night curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM.
As many as 285 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
Further, India has confirmed 3,071 cases of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant from 27 states and Union Territories so far.
While Maharashtra tops the chart with 876 Omicron cases, Delhi has recorded 513 cases of the variant so far
The active COVID-19 cases in India stand at 4,72,169 while the positivity rate is 9.28 percent percent
India on Friday had crossed the 1 lakh single-day rise mark, merely 36 days after the first cases of the fast-spreading Omicron variant were detected in the country on 2 December
India on Friday reached the landmark of administering 150 crore vaccines
Fresh COVID-19 Curbs in Maharashtra
Maharashtra government has imposed fresh COVID-19 curbs, including a night curfew from 11 PM to 5 AM from 10 January and shutting down of gyms, beauty salons, zoos, museums, entertainment parks and swimming pools.
Hair cutting salons and malls to operate at 50 percent capacity.
The order also states that the movement of people in groups of 5 or more is barred and that no visitors will be allowed in government offices.
Restaurants and malls will have be shut down between 10 PM-8 AM, it adds.
Private offices will have to rationalise work from home (WFH), and office timings. A maixmum of 50 people will be allowed in marriage, funeral, religious, social cultural gatherings.
Educational institutions and classes will be closed till 15 February except for activities carried out for 10th and 12th grade students undertaken by teachers and administration staff.
West Bengal Records 18,802 New Cases, 19 Deaths
West Bengal recorded 18,802 new COVID-19 cases and 19 deaths on Saturday. Test positivity rate reached 29.6 percent.
Mumbai Logs 20,318 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
Mumbai recorded 20,318 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, marginally lower than the total cases recorded on Friday.
The financial capital of the country also recorded five deaths and 6,003 recoveries.
Delhi Reports 20,181 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
Delhi reported 20,181 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the number of active cases up to 48,178.
The naitonal capital also saw 11,869 recoveries and 7 deaths. Meanwhile, the Delhi government has relaxed the weekend curfew for Sunday and has allowed people to visit Gurudwaras on the ocassion of Prakash Purab of Guru Gobind Singh.
Mumbai's Dharavi Reports 147 New COVID Cases
Mumbai's Dharavi reported 147 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the active cases up to 729, news agency ANI reported.
Bengaluru: Over 2,000 Children Infected With COVID-19 in 1 Week
As many as 2,628 cases of Covid among children were reported in Bengaluru in the past one week, as per the statistics released by the Karnataka health department.
Meanhile, test positivity rate in the city has crossed 10 percent with the city recording 7,113 cases today.
Haryana Deputy CM Tests Positive for COVID-19
Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
96% Mumbai Patients on Oxygen Beds are Unvaccinated: BMC
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Iqbal Chahal on Friday said that 96 percent of the 1,900-odd patients currently on oxygen beds in Mumbai are those who have not taken the COVID-19 vaccine.
"We have found that people who are double vaccinated and getting infected with Omicron rarely lead to hospitalisation or needing oxygen. For example, we have now 110 people on oxygen beds and 96 percent of these are unvaccinated," Chahal told The Economic Times.
No Weekend Lockdown in Mumbai: Mayor
"2,500 beds are available at the BKC Jumbo COVID-19 Centre. So far, there are no ICU patients at the centre. Most patients are asymptomatic. Weekend lockdown will not be imposed for now," Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar was quoted as saying by ANI.
'No Omicron-Related Death in Delhi So Far': Satyender Jain
Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain on Saturday said that no Omicron-related death has been reported in the national capital so far.
"No Omicron-related death till now in Delhi. Among the nine fatalities recorded on Friday, most patients had comorbidities," Jain was quoted as saying by PTI.
In Kolkata, Every Other COVID Test Is Positive
Kolkata’s positivity rate climbed to 53.1 per cent on Friday, meaning that more than half the samples sent for testing have been confirmed for COVID-19.
The capital city recorded 7,484 new COVID-19 cases and 7 deaths on Friday, while West Bengal reported 18,213 fresh infections with a test-positivity rate of 26.31 per cent.
Delhi Likely to Log 20k Cases Today: Satyender Jain
"Delhi will report around 20,000 fresh cases today, positivity rate to rise by 1-2 percent," Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain was quoted as saying by ANI on Saturday.
Currently, only 10 percent of hospital beds are occupied in the city, he said.
Over 2 Cr Children Vaccinated in Less Than a Week: Health Minister
"Great Going, my Young Friends. Over 2 crore youngsters between the 15-18 age group have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in less than a week of vaccination drive for children," Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced in a tweet.
Odisha Reports Over 3k New Cases, Biggest Spike in 6 Months
Odisha reported 3,679 fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, the biggest single-day spike in over 6 months.
Ensure Availability of O2 Equipment, Centre Tells States
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Friday reviewed the preparedness status of oxygen infrastructure, including PSA plants, oxygen concentrators and oxygen cylinders, and ventilators, in the country.
The Centre also said states and Union territories must ensure all oxygen equipment till the field level at all health facilities is tested and kept in a functional state to meet any emergent situation.
International Arrivals to Undergo Home Quarantine
The Centre on Friday, 7 January, revised existing guidelines for international arrivals in India, making it mandatory for passengers to home quarantine. The new rules will come into effect from Tuesday, 11 January.
After the one week quarantine, it is mandatory to take an RT-PCR test on the eighth day.
Bharat Biotech Raises Concerns Over Unapproved Vaccines Being Given to Kids
Raising concern over unapproved vaccines being administered to children, Bharat Biotech on Friday issued a statement urging healthcare workers to be vigilant and ensure that only Covaxin is being administered to those aged 15-18 years.
“We have received several reports of other COVID-19 vaccines being administered to individuals in the 15-18 years age group. We humbly request healthcare workers to be highly vigilant and ensure that only Covaxin is administered to individuals in the 15-18 years age group,” it added," the drugmaker said in a statement.
India Records 1.41 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases, Positivity Rate Climbs to 9.28%
India on Saturday, 8 January, recorded 1,41,986 fresh coronavirus cases. As many as 285 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
Further, India has confirmed 3,071 cases of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant from 27 states and Union Territories so far.
While Maharashtra tops the chart with 876 Omicron cases, Delhi has recorded 513 cases of the variant so far
The active COVID-19 cases in India stand at 4,72,169 while the positivity rate is 9.28 percent percent