DDMA To Meet on 25 Feb To Discuss COVID Relaxations As Cases Decline
Catch all the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic here.
Catch all the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic here.
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Tracing a downward trend, India recorded 13,405 new cases, 34,226 recoveries, and 235 deaths on Tuesday, 22 February.
India's positivity rate stands at 1.24 percent, and the number of active cases has declined to 1,81,075.
The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday, relaxed the previously imposed 50 percent capacity cap on meetings, rallies, and roadshows of political parties.
Biological E Ltd said in a statement on Monday that its Corbevax vaccine, India's first indigenously-developed Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) Protein subunit vaccine against COVID-19, has received emergency use authorisation (EUA) from India's drug regulator DGCI for age group 12-18 years.
New Delhi reported 498 new COVID cases, one death, and 411 recoveries, in the last 24 hours on Tuesday
Over 80 percent of India's adult population is now vaccinated against COVID-19, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday
Queen Elizabeth tested positive for COVID-19, Buckingham Palace announced on Sunday
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6.5 Crore Doses of Biological E’s COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Corbevax’ Cleared
Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL), Kasauli has cleared almost 6.5 crore doses of Biological E's COVID-19 vaccine 'Corbevax' based on the parameters of safety, quality and efficacy, sources were quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
11.17 Crore Vaccine Doses Available With States
The central government on Tuesday said that out of 172.61 crore COVID-19 vaccines provided, more than 11.17 crore unutilised doses are still available with States and Union Territories.
Over 175 Crore Vaccine Doses Administered
With the administration of 35.50 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, the total COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 175.83 crore in the country.
Ladakh Reports 32 Fresh Cases
Ladakh reported 32 fresh Covid cases that pushed the infection tally to 27,867, officials said on Tuesday.
The number of active cases stands at 321 - 276 cases in Leh and 45 cases in Kargil district, they said. The UT has recorded 228 Covid-related deaths - 168 in Leh and 60 in Kargil, they said, adding that no death was reported on Monday.
Dubai Ends RTPCR Test At Airport For Travellers From India
Dubai on Tuesday removed the requirements for Indian travellers to undergo rapid RTPCR at Indian airports before departing to UAE, as per news agency ANI.
The fresh advisory requires Indian nationals to produce a negative COVID-19 test certificate taken up to 48 hours before the scheduled departure of the flight, from an approved health service provider. The passengers will require to undergo a PCR test upon their arrival in Dubai.
Need to Ramp Up Covid-19 Vaccination: Maharashtra CM
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said on Tuesday that the COVID-19 pandemic has not ended and it is still necessary to wear mask and ramp up vaccination, as per PTI.
After virtually inaugurating a hospital and medical college at Alibaug in Raigad district, the CM said vaccine reduces the severity of the coronavirus infection. It acts as suraksha kawach (protective shield), he noted.
Govt Order to Allow only Fully Vaccinated People in Local Trains Illegal: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court said on Tuesday that the Maharashtra government's order, of permitting only those who have received both doses of COVID vaccine to travel in local trains, is "illegal" and against the fundamental rights of citizens, as per a report by PTI.
The orders were signed by the government's then chief secretary Sitaram Kunte.
"The orders passed by the former chief secretary were in clear diversion of the prescribed procedure. Due to the illegal orders, the fundamental rights of citizens were brazenly affected," the High Court said.
Madhya Pradesh Govt Lifts All COVID Restrictions
The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday lifted all the restrictions imposed due to COVID-19. The state government said that it expects the people will follow social distancing norms and wear a face mask.
Earlier in the day, the state government said it would lift night curfew since the situation was under control.
Kerala Records 5,691 Fresh COVID-19 Cases
Kerala on Tuesday recorded 5,691 fresh COVID-19 infections which raised the total caseload to 64,78,750 in the state.
The state also reported 130 deaths which raised the total fatalities in Kerala to 64,403, according to a government release.
Of the deaths, 10 were reported in the last 24 hours, 81 were those which occurred in the last few days but were not recorded due to late receipt of documents and 39 were designated as COVID-19 deaths after receiving appeals based on the new guidelines of the Centre and the directions of the Supreme Court, the release said.
DDMA To Discuss COVID Relaxations in Friday Meeting
The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will hold a meeting on Friday, 25 February to further discuss about relaxation in COVID restrictions amid a drop in cases.
Karnataka Records 767 New COVID Cases, 29 Deaths
Karnataka on Tuesday reported 767 fresh cases of coronavirus and 29 fatalities, taking the aggregate to 39,38,032 and the toll to 39,845.
There were 1,692 discharges, pushing the total number of recoveries to 38,87,744, a Health bulletin said. The total number of active cases across the state is now 10,406.
New Delhi Records 498 COVID Cases, One Death
New Delhi on Tuesday reported 498 new COVID cases, one death, and 411 recoveries, in the last 24 hours
There are 2,367 active cases in the national capital with 0.96% positivity rate.
EC Removes 50% Capacity Limit on Rallies, Roadshows
The Election Commission (EC) on Tuesday, relaxed the previously imposed 50 percent capacity cap on meetings, rallies, and roadshows of political parties.
"Considering the fact that the number of COVID cases have become very small in the poll bound states, the Commission, taking into account the need of the political parties and candidates, further relaxes the restrictions on campaigning with the immediate effect," the EC notice read.