Maha Reports 55K COVID Cases; UP’s Highest Tally With 12.7K Cases
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India on Saturday, 10 April, reported 1,45,384 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 1,32,05,926. The death toll increased by 794 to 1,68,436.
This is the biggest one-day rise in cases in the country ever since the pandemic began.
While Maharashtra reported 55,411 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the state of Uttar Pradesh too recorded its highest ever tally with 12,787 cases.
- Amid the worrying surge in cases, several states have flagged the issue of vaccine shortages, asking the Centre to intervene
- Delhi on Friday reported 8,521 new coronavirus cases, while Maharashtra recorded 58,993 fresh infections
- A weekend lockdown came into force in Maharashtra at 8 pm on Friday, and will last till 7 am on Monday
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Over 1.45 Lakh New COVID Cases in India, Biggest 1-Day Rise So Far
India on Saturday reported 1,45,384 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 1,32,05,926. The death toll increased by 794 to 1,68,436. This is the biggest one-day rise in cases in the country ever since the pandemic began.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 10,46,631 active cases across the country, while 1,19,90,859 patients have been discharged, with 77,567 discharges reported in the last 24 hours.
Meanwhile, more than 9.80 crore vaccine doses have been administered since India's inoculation drive began on 16 January.
Over 11 Lakh Samples Tested for COVID on Friday: ICMR
As many as 25,52,14,803 samples have been tested for COVID-19 up to 9 April, of which 11,73,219 samples were tested on Friday, the Indian Council of Medical Research said.
Night Curfew in UP's Muzaffarnagar from 10 to 18 April
Night curfew will be imposed in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, with the movement of people prohibited between 9 pm and 5 am, from 10 to 18 April, District Magistrate Selva Kumari J was quoted as saying by PTI.
Night Curfew Imposed in 10 Cities of Rajasthan
Night curfew has been imposed in 10 cities of Rajasthan.
In Ajmer, Alwar, Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Dungarpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Abu Road, the curfew will be in place from 8 pm to 6 am till 30 April.
In Udaipur, the restrictions will be in place from 6 pm to 6 am, the Rajasthan government reportedly said.
Active COVID Cases in MP Might Reach 1 Lakh by Month-End: CM Shivraj Chouhan
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said that the number of active COVID-19 cases in the state might reach one lakh by the end of the month given the spike in the infection count, PTI reported.
Lockdown Extended in Indore
Shankar Lalwani, Indore MP said that the lockdown in Indore has been extended from Monday to Friday and that a committee has been formed to audit the need of Oxygen cylinders in hospitals.
"Oxygen demand in Indore has gone up to 60%. We have created a committee that will audit oxygen availability in hospitals. We have extended the lockdown in Indore from Monday to Friday,” he told ANI.
“A 24X7 COVIDcontrol room will provide virus-related information to public. We are working on increasing number of normal & ICU beds in hospitals. Today, a team of doctors will release a protocol on hospital admissions,” he told ANI.
Entrance Exams Cancelled in AMU
With rising COVID-19 cases, the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has cancelled entrance examinations for session 2021-2022,” Omar Saleem Peerzada, Public Relation Officer, AMU said.
“A fresh entrance schedule will be uploaded soon by the university authorities on AMU’s official website,” he said, as quoted by ANI.
540 New Cases in Goa
At least 540 new COVID-19 cases, one death and 167 recoveries have been reported in Goa today.
6,194 New COVID-19 Cases in 24 Hours
Kerala reported 6,194 new COVID-19 cases, 2,584 recoveries and 17 deaths in the last 24 hours.
398 New Cases in Chandigarh
Chandigarh reported 398 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases to 30,341.
1,005 New Cases in Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir reported 1,005 new COVID-19 cases, which includes 299 from Jammu division and 706 from Kashmir.
1,233 New COVID-19 Cases in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand reported 1,233 new COVID-19 cases, 317 recoveries and three deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total case tally in the state to 1,07,479.
Over 10 Crore People Vaccinated in india So Far, Health Ministry Says
More than 10 crores vaccine doses have been administered do far, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said.
7,897 New Cases in Delhi
Delhi reported 7,897 new COVID-19 cases, 5,716 recoveries and 39 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking the total case tally to 7,14,423.
3,309 New Cases in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh reported 3,309 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths and 1,053 recoveries in the past 24 hours.
4,401 New Cases in Rajasthan
Rajasthan recorded 4,401 new COVID-19 cases, 18 deaths and 562 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
UP Records Highest Tally with 12.7K Cases
The state of Uttar pradesh recorded its highest ever tally with 12,787 cases in 24 hours.
Maharashtra Reports 55.4K Cases
Maharashtra reported 55,411 new COVID-19 cases, 53,005 recoveries and 309 deaths in the last 24 hours.