COVID: Delhi Reports Dip With 10k New Cases; Karnataka Withdraws Weekend Curfew
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Amid a surge of coronavirus infections in the country. India on Friday, 21 January recorded 3,47,254 new COVID-19 cases – a 9 percent hike from Thursday – taking the active caseload to 20,18,825.
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Amid a surge of coronavirus infections in the country, India on Friday, 21 January recorded 3,47,254 new COVID-19 cases – a 9 percent hike from Thursday – taking the active caseload to 20,18,825. A total of 703 new deaths due to the viral disease were also reported.
Delhi, on the other hard, reported a significant dip in infections, detecting 10,756 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
The daily positivity rate in India has risen to 17.94 percent and a total of 9,692 cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed in the country so far.
Meanwhile, states including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Delhi, and Uttar Pradesh were classified as 'States of Concern' on Thursday, and are under review by the Centre.
Mumbai reported 5,708 new cases on Thursday, while Delhi recorded 12,306 fresh coronavirus infections.
Karnataka reported a steep rise in COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with 47,754 new infections.
India on Thursday had reported 3,17,532 new infections and 491 deaths
The Union Health Ministry, in its revised guidelines, has indicated that masks are not recommended for children aged 5 years and below.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the end of COVID-19 measures, including mandatory face masks, in England.
'Masks Not Recommended for Kids Aged 5 & Below': Health Ministry
The Union Health Ministry, in its 'Revised Comprehensive Guidelines for Management of COVID-19 in Children and Adolescents (below 18 years)', has indicated that masks are not recommended for children aged 5 years and below.
For children aged 6-11, masks should be used on the basis of the child's ability to use it safely and appropriately under the direct supervision of a parent/guardian, the advisory said.
India Records 3.47 Lakh New COVID-19 Cases, Positivity Rate Rises to 17.94%
India on Friday, 21 January recorded 3,47,254 new COVID-19 cases – a 9 percent hike from Thursday – taking the active caseload to 20,18,825.
The daily positivity rate has risen to 17.94 percent.
A total of 9,692 cases of the Omicron variant have been confirmed in India so far.
2,51,777 recoveries were reported in the last 24 hours, while the recovery rate has declined to 93.50 percent.
Delhi CM Kejriwal Writes to Lt Governor To End Weekend Curfew
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has sent a recommendation to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, asking him to remove the weekend curfew, ANI reported.
In the proposal, Kejriwal has also recommended the removal the odd-even system in the markets, and permission to private offices to operate at 50% capacity.
Delhi Expected To Log 10,500 New COVID Cases Today,
Delhi is expected to record 10,500 COVID-19 cases on Friday with a positivity rate of 17-18 percent, Health Minister Satyendar Jain was quoted as saying by PTI.
"Of the 43 fatalities recorded on Thursday, COVID-19 was primary cause in only three," Jain said.
"Experts said Delhi will record 1 lakh cases daily, but we averted that danger. Will take call on lifting more curbs within 3-4 days," the state health minister was quoted as saying by PTI.
Delhi LG Allows Pvt Offices To Open at 50% Capacity, Weekend Curfew to Stay
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, on Friday, 21 January, approved the Delhi government's recommendation to allow private offices in the city to function at 50 percent capacity, as COVID-19 cases in the city show a downward trend.
"Agreed to 50 percent attendance in private offices. But suggested that status quo be maintained with regards to weekend curfew and opening of markets and decision be taken on the subject once the COVID situation improves further," the LG's office said, according to ANI.
Karnataka Weekend Curfew to be Lifted
Karnataka Revenue Minister, R Ashok announced that the state's weekend curfew will be lifted with immediate effect. "If the number of cases (hospital admission ) increases, we will bring back the weekend curfew," he said.
The night restrictions however that have been put in place between 10 pm-5am, will continue to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Tamil Nadu to Impose Full Lockdown on Sunday
Amid a surge in covid cases in Tamil Nadu, the state's MK Stalin government has imposed a complete lockdown in the state on Sunday, January 23. The lockdown will begin at 10 pm on Saturday and remain in place till 5 am on Monday.
The state reported as many as 28,561 new COVID cases and 39 deaths on Thursday.
No Isolation Required for International Travellers from 22nd Jan
From January 22, isolation facility will not mandatory for international travellers arriving from at-risk countries.
"If tested positive, their samples should be further sent for genomic testing at INSACOG laboratory network. They shall be treated/isolated as per laid down standard protocol," a new government notice reads.
(Source: ANI)
Meghalaya CM Tests Positive for Covid
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma has tested positive for Covid-19.
"I am isolating myself for the required time. I have mild symptoms," he tweeted.
Persons Registered on Co-WIN From 1 Phone Number Increases to 6
The government of India on Friday said that instead of the existing limit of 4 members, now 6 members can be registered using one mobile number on Co-WIN.
Delhi Logs 10,756 New COVID-19 Cases
Delhi reports 10,756 new COVID-19 cases, 17,494 recoveries and 38 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 61,954.
Tripura Reports 1,043 New Cases
Tripura's coronavirus infection tally surges to 96,422 with 1,034 fresh cases and five deaths in the past 24 hours.
Kerala Reports 41k New Infections
Kerala reports 41,668 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the state's tally to 55,29,566. 106 more fatalities are reported in the state.
Mumbai Records 5,008 New Cases
Mumbai reports 5,008 new COVID-19 cases, 12,913 recoveries and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 14,178.
Karnataka Reports 48,049 New Infections
Karnataka reported 48,049 new COVID-19 cases, 18,115 recoveries, and 22 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases stand at 3,23,143.
West Bengal Reports 9,154 New Cases
West Bengal detected 9,154 new cases, 19,112 recoveries and 35 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state are currently 1,34,816.
Night Curfew Implemented in 17 More Towns in Gujarat
"In addition to 8 major cities and two cities in the state, night curfew will be implemented in 17 more towns," Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel was quoted as saying.
The towns include Surendranagar, Dhrangradhra, Morbi, Wankaner, Dhoraji, Gondal, Jetpur, Kalawad, Godhra, Vijalpore, Navsari, Bilimora, Vyarav, Vyapar. The night curfew will be in effect from 10 pm to 6 am every night from 22 January to 29 January.
Maharashtra Reports 48,270 New Cases
Maharashtra reports 48,270 new coronavirus cases and 52 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Kerala Reports 41,668 New Cases
Kerala reported 41,668 new COVID-19 cases, 17,053 recoveries and 33 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state stand at 2,23,548.
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