48 Cases of Delta Plus Variant Reported Across the Country: ICMR
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“Forty-eight cases of the Delta Plus variant have been identified in India and the cases are very localised,” said Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research on Friday, 25 June.
Dr Bhargava added that results of vaccine effectiveness against the Delta Plus variant will be available in the next 7-10 days.
India on Friday reported 51,667 new COVID-19 cases and 1,329 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry.
The total case load of India now stands at 3,01,34,445, with the death toll reaching at 3,93,310. Total recoveries in India stand at 2,91,28,267.
Meanwhile, 30,79,48,744 people have been vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the Health Ministry said.
- Delhi on Thursday reported 109 new coronavirus cases, with a positivity rate 0.14 percent, and eight deaths
- After unlocking, Maharashtra is seeing a rise in cases in several districts
- Maharashtra also reported the first Delta Plus variant death in the state
India Reports Over 51k Fresh COVID Cases
India on Friday, 25 June, reported 51,667 new COVID-19 cases and 1,329 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry. This takes the total in India to 3,01,34,445, while the death toll has risen to 3,93,310.
Serum Institute Open's First Covovax Vaccine Manufacturing Facility in Pune
Pharma giant Serum Institute of India opened it’s first Covovax COVID vaccine facility in Pune on 25 June The vaccine, which is being developed in collaboration with US-based Novavax, has an overall effectiveness of 90.4 percent in preventing symptomatic infection.
Maharastra Report First Delta Plus Variant Death in State
Maharashtra Health Chief Rajesh Tope on 25 June announced that out of the 21 Delta Plus variant patients reported in the state , one 80-year-old patient with co-morbidities passed away.
776 Doctors Died During Second Wave of COVID: IMA
Indian Medical Association (IMA) on 25 June stated that 776 doctors died during second wave of COVID19 pandemic. Bihar, at 115 doctors, reported the most deaths, followed by Delhi at 109, reported ANI.
Recovery Rate Increased to 96.7 Percent: Health Ministry
Dr Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Union Health Ministry on 25 June stated that the COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 96.7 percent.
He added that currently, only 125 distractions in the country are reporting more than 100 cases compared to first week of May 2021, where 531 districts were reporting the same case figures.
“In the week of 4th May, 531 districts of the country were reporting more than 100 cases. In the week of 2nd June, it fell down to 262 districts. Right now only 125 districts in the country are reporting more than 100 cases,” he said
Eight States Have More Than 50 Percent Cases of Delta Variant: NCDC
Dr SK Singh, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) Director on 25 June stated that eight states in India have more than 50 percent cases attributing to the Delta variant of COVID-19, first found in India.
The eights states are Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, Telangana and West Bengal.
Delhi Reports 115 Fresh COVID Cases, 4 Deaths in 24 Hours
Delhi on 25 June reported 115 new COVID-19 cases, 198 recoveries and 4 deaths in the past 24 hours, reported ANI.
According to the Delhi State Health Bulletin, the national capital has 1,680 active cases.
'Vaccination Useful in Pregnant Woman': ICMR
Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research on 25 June stated that vaccination is useful in pregnant woman and show be given to the them.
“The Ministry of Health has given the guideline that vaccine can be given to pregnant women. Vaccination is useful in pregnant women and it should be given,” he said.
More Data, Studies Required to Vaccinate Children Against COVID: ICMR
Dr Balram Bhargava, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research on 25 June stated that the ICMR will not be in a positive to approve COVID vaccinations for children until data and study are available.
“There's only one country that's giving vaccine to children at the moment. Whether very small children will ever need vaccine, is still a question. Till such time, we've more data on vaccination of children, we won't be in a position to vaccinate children at large,” he said.
He added that a small study has been started on children between the age of 2-18 years of age and the results will be available by September.
“However, we have started a small study on children b/w the age of 2-18 yrs & we shall have results of that by Sept or so. However, int'l jury is still not out & they're still debating whether children need to be vaccinated. We've seen some complications in the US,” he said.
Andhra Pradesh Reports 4,458 New COVID-19 Cases
Andhra Pradesh has reported 4,458 new COVID-19 cases, 6,313 recoveries and 38 deaths in the last 24 hours.
- Active cases: 47,790
- Total recoveries: 18,11,157
- Death toll: 12,528
Kerala Reports 11,546 New COVID-19 Cases
Kerala has reported 11,546 new COVID19 positive cases, 11,056 recoveries and 118 deaths on Friday.
Death toll stands at 12,699; while 27,52,492 patients have recovered so far.
TN Extends Lockdown Till 5 July
Tamil Nadu government extends lockdown till 5 July with certain relaxations. These, as per ANI, include:
- Private companies in all four districts of Chennai, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu, Thiruvallur can operate with 100% employees.
- Shopping complex and malls to reopen with 50% capacity.
- Churches, temples and mosques can be opened but no festivals to be allowed: Tamil Nadu Government
Karnataka Reports 3,310 COVID-19 Cases
Karnataka, on Friday, reported 3,310 new cases, 6524 discharges and 114 deaths today.
- Active cases: 1,07,195
- Total recoveries: 26,84,997
- Death toll: 34,539
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