WB Records Highest 1-Day Spike with 20,846 COVID-19 Cases
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West Bengal on Friday, 14 May, reported 20,846 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, highest so far in single day and 136 fatalities.
Meanwhile, India reported 3,43,144 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 2,40,46,809. The death toll increased by 4,000 to 2,62,317.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 37,04,893 active cases across the country, while 2,00,79,599 patients have been discharged so far, with 3,44,776 discharges reported in the last 24 hours. The active caseload dropped by 5,632 on Friday.
- Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that around 8,500 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the national capital, with the positivity rate having come down to 12%
- Maharashtra on Thursday, 13 May, reported 42,582 new coronavirus cases and 850 deaths
- More than 17.92 crore vaccine doses have been administered since India’s inoculation drive began on 16 January
Over 18.75 Lakh Samples Tested for COVID on Thursday: ICMR
As many as 31,13,24,100 samples have been tested for COVID-19 in India up till 13 May, of which 18,75,515 samples were tested on Thursday, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said.
3.43 Lakh New COVID Cases, 4,000 Deaths in India; Tally at 2.4 Cr
India on Friday reported 3,43,144 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 2,40,46,809. The death toll increased by 4,000 to 2,62,317.
According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 37,04,893 active cases across the country, while 2,00,79,599 patients have been discharged so far, with 3,44,776 discharges reported in the last 24 hours. The active caseload dropped by 5,632 on Friday.
Around 8,500 New COVID Cases in Delhi, Positivity Rate Dips to 12%: CM Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Friday that around 8,500 new coronavirus cases have been reported in the national capital, with the positivity rate having come down to 12 percent.
"ICU beds are still occupied, which means the number of serious COVID-19 patients has not reduced," Kejriwal was quoted as saying, adding that 1,200 new ICU beds will become operational either by Friday or Saturday.
He further said that his government will extend help to the families that have lost earning members to COVID, and bear the cost of education and other expenses of those children who were orphaned due to the pandemic.
Former AAP MLA Jarnail Singh Dies After Testing COVID +Ve
Former AAP MLA Jarnail Singh died on Friday after testing positive for coronavirus a few days back. The ex-MLA from Rajouri Garden was 47.
"Deeply saddened by the untimely demise of former Delhi MLA Sh Jarnail Singh ji. May God bless his soul. He will always be fondly remembered for his contributions to society," Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal wrote on Twitter.
1.92 Cr Doses to be Supplied to States/UTs Between 16 and 31 May: Javadekar
The Centre will supply nearly 1 crore 92 lakh doses of COVID-19 vaccines to states and Union territories, free of cost, between 16 and 31 May, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said on Friday.
20.27 Lakh Vaccine Doses Administered on 13 May
As per data provided by the Union Health Ministry, 20.27 lakh COVID-10 vaccine doses were administered on 13 May.
Telangana Police Checking All Ambulances Coming in From AP
All ambulances and personal vehicles carrying COVID-19 patients from Andhra Pradesh are being checked upon entering the state of Telangana. Only those with a hospital appointment, as well as an authorisation pass from the Director of Health Covid control center are allowed into the state.
(Source: ANI)
Floating Global Tenders to Procure COVID Vaccines: Karnataka CM Yediyurappa
Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa has said that the state is floating global tenders to procure COVID-19 vaccines as early as possible.
(Source: ANI)
Awareness & Early Diagnosis Can Help Curb 'Black Fungus': Dr Harsh Vardhan
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Friday, tweeted about the detection and management of Mucormycosis, widely known as 'Black Fungus', an infection which has been observed in a number of COVID positive patients.
Haryana: Trial Run of Drive Through Vaccination Conducted at Gurugram
Gurugram Health Department on Friday conducted a trial run of a drive-through vaccination drive at DLF City Centre Mall on MG Road for recipients of the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people above 45 years of age.
(Source: ANI)
Interval Between 2 Covishield Doses Revised to 12-16 Weeks: Karnataka Govt
The Karnataka government has said that the interval between 2 Covishield doses has been revised from 6 to 8 weeks to 12 to 16 weeks. Citizens have been requested not to come to vaccination centers if they have not completed 12 weeks after the first dose.
(Source: ANI)
Telangana HC Stays Order Allowing Ambulances from Neighbouring States If They Have Existing Appointments With Hospitals
Telangana High Court has stayed the state government's order to allow ambulances with patients coming from neighbouring states only if they have prior appointments with hospitals.
(Source: ANI)
Mamata Banerjee Writes to PM Modi Over Allotment of PSA Plants
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee has written to PM Narendra Modi, and urged him to allot PSA (Pressure Swing Adsorption) plants to the state in a fair manner. Her letter reads, "We were told we shall get 70 PSA Plants, now we are told that we shall get 4 in the first phase with no clarity on the remaining PSA Plants."
GoI Receives International COVID-19 Aid
The government of India is receiving international aid for COVID-19 medical supplies from different countries and organisation. 10,796 Oxygen Concentrators; 12,269 Oxygen Cylinders; 19 Oxygen Plants; 6,497 ventilators/Bi PAP and around 4.2 Lakh Remdesivir vials were delivered or dispatched between 27 April to 13 May.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Visits LNJP Hospital's COVID-19 Facility
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal visited the LNJP hospital's make-shift COVID-19 treatment facility at Ram Lila ground on Friday, He said, "250 ICU beds are being operationalided here today. Additional 250 beds will become operation by 16 May.”
100-Bed COVID-19 Facility Opened in Kerala's Ambalamugal
A 100-bed makeshift COVID-19 centre was opened today at BPCL’s Kochi Refinery operated school, adjacent to its premises, in Kerala’s Ambalamugal. As per the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, the facility will be expanded to accommodate 1,500 beds.
Andhra Pradesh Records Over 22K New COVID Cases
As per Health Ministry data, Andhra Pradesh reported 22,018 new COVID-19 cases and 96 deaths in last 24 hours, taking the state’s death toll to 9,173.
Mumbai Reports 1,657 New COVID Cases
Mumbai on Friday reported 1657 new COVID cases, 2572 recoveries and 62 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases 6,85,705
Total recoveries 6,31,982
Death toll 14,138
Active cases 37,656
Delhi Reports 8,506 New COVID Cases
Delhi, on Friday, reported 8506 new COVID-19 cases, 14,140 recoveries and 289 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases 13,80,981
Total recoveries 12,88,280
Death toll 20,907
Active cases 71,794
Second Dose of Covishield to Be Given Only After 84 Days of First; Registration for 18-44 Age Group to Start Tomorrow: Kerala CM
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan was quoted by ANI on Friday as saying:
“As per Centre's direction, secnd dose of Covishield will be given only to those who completed 84 days after first dose. Second dose of Covaxin should be taken 4-6 weeks after 1st dose. Registration for 18-44 age group will start from tomorrow and vaccination to start from Monday.”
Kerala Extends Lockdown Till 23 May, Four Districts Under 'Triple Lockdown'
Kerala, on Friday, 14 May, extended the COVID-19 lockdown by a week till May 23, with four districts to be put under a "triple lockdown" with more stringent restrictions than the other 10. These districts are Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Ernakulam, and Malappuram.
Goa Reports 2,455 New COVID-19 Cases
Goa, on Friday, reported 2455 new COVID-19 cases, 2960 recoveries and 61 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases 1,32,585
Total recoveries 98,200
Death toll 1998
Active cases 32,387
Maharashtra Reports 39,923 New COVID-19 Cases
Maharashtra, on Friday, reported 39,923 new COVID-19 cases, 53,249 discharges and 695 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases 53,09,21
Total recoveries 47,07,980
Death toll 79,552
Active cases 5,19,254
3 Arrested in Bhopal for Black Marketing Remdesivir
Three people have been arrested in Bhopal for black marketing of Remdesivir, reported ANI. Five Remdesivir injections recovered. They used to allegedly get the injections through a staffer at JK Hospital.
Kerala Essential Articles Control Act Invoked to Control Prices of COVID Supplies
As per the Chief Minister’s Office, the Kerala Essential Articles Control Act, 1986 is being invoked to control prices of articles required for treating COVID-19.
Haryana Reports 10,608 New COVID-19 Cases
Haryana, on Friday, reported 10,608 new COVID-19 cases, 14,577 recoveries and 164 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Total cases: 6,75,636
Total recoveries: 5,70,227
Death toll: 6402
Karnataka: Covaxin Manufacturing Plant to be Established in Malur Industrial Area
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State COVID task force head, Dr CN Ashwathnaraya have said that a Covaxin manufacturing plant of Bharat Biotech will be established at the earliest in Malur industrial area of Kolar district.
Further, any company engaged in manufacturing of Covishield including Serum (SII), will be welcomed and given cooperation.
(Source: ANI)
Punjab Reported 8,068 New COVID-19 Cases
Punjab, on Friday, reported 8,068 new COVID-19 cases, 8,446 patient recoveries, and 180 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Active cases: 79,359
Total recoveries: 3,93,148
Death toll: 11,477
WB Records Highest 1-Day Spike with 20,846 COVID-19 Cases
West Bengal on Friday, reported 20,846 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, highest so far in single day and 136 fatalities.
Guv Koshiyari Reviews COVID Situation in Goa During Virtual Meeting With CM
Maharashtra and Goa Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari, on Friday, reviewed COVID-19 situation in Goa during his meeting with Goa CM Pramod Sawant and Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane, via video conference, reported ANI.
296 Patients With Mucormycosis Admitted in Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad: Medical Superintendent
296 patients with mucormycosis have ben admitted in Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, informed Dr JV Modi, Medical Superintendent of the hospital. Dr Modi further said:
“A separate ward opened. If needed, we'll increase beds. Government t provides us medicines - amphotericin and oral anti-fungal drugs - for its treatment, daily as per need.”
Union Min Gadkari Inaugurate Drive-In COVID Vaccine Facility in Nagpur for People Aged 60 and Above
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a drive-in COVID19 vaccination facility in Nagpur earlier today, for people above 60 years of age. The facility has begun at Glocal Square Mall in Sitabuldi.
Karnataka Congress Unveils 100 Crore Plan to Procure Vaccines Directly, Seeks Permission
The Karnataka Congress announced on Friday that it has prepared a 100 crore plan to procure vaccine directly from manufacturers and administer them to the people of Karnataka, state president DK Shivakumar said in a press conference. Further, it has demanded permission from the government for procurement of the said vaccines.
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