Coronavirus: India’s tally rises to 91.7 lakh, Modi to meet CMs today to discuss vaccine strategy
Several states, meanwhile, have begun to tighten rules as the pandemic situation worsens.
India’s coronavirus tally rose to 91,77,840 on Tuesday morning as it reported 37,975 new cases in 24 hours. The country’s toll rose by 480 to 1,34,218. India’s recovered cases stood at 86,04,955, while the number of active cases was 4,38,667.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet the chief ministers of eight worst-hit states on Tuesday to review the coronavirus situation. He is also expected to meet the chief ministers of all states and Union Territories later to talk about the delivery of vaccines.
Several states, meanwhile, have begun to tighten rules as the pandemic situation worsens. Even though the number of daily cases has remained below 50,000 for a few weeks, several cities have witnessed a surge in cases, leading to stricter restrictions on entry to cities, public gatherings as well as night curfews.
Globally, the coronavirus has infected more than 5.91 crore people and killed 13,95,176, according to the Johns Hopkins University. More than 3.78 crore people have recovered from the infection.
The national helpline number for the coronavirus is 011-23978046, and a toll-free number is 1075.
These are the helpline numbers for states and the Union Territories.
Live updates
9.31 am: The World Health Organization on Monday said that its experts would soon be able to travel to China to help investigate the origins of Covid-19, AFP reports.
“We fully expect and have reassurances from our Chinese government colleagues that the trip to the field... will be facilitated, and as soon as possible,” WHO emergencies director Michael Ryan said at a press briefing. “We need to be able to have the international team join our Chinese colleagues... and look at the results and the outcomes of (their) studies and verify the data on the ground.”
9.28 am: National Conference leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah will be in self-isolation for another week, as a member of their household staff tested positive for Covid-19, PTI reports.
9.25 am: Policemen in Gurugram will now attend weddings to keep a check on violation of safety norms, The Tribune reports. They will also impose fines for the violation of rules.
9.20 am: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath, meanwhile, directed officials to make preparations for vaccination drives, including setting up the cold chain by December 15, Hindustan Times reports.
9.17 am: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday reviewed the coronavirus situation in the state and noted that even the slightest carelessness could be dangerous, according to PTI.
9.08 am: India’s coronavirus tally rises to 91,77,840 as it reports 37,975 new cases in 24 hours. The toll rises by 480 to 1,34,218. India’s recovered cases stand at 86,04,955.
9.05 am: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal orders the immediate procurement of 1,200 BiPAP machines for new intensive care unit beds in the Capital, ANI reports. A BiPAP machine helps push air into patients’ lungs.
8.20 am: Several states have begun to tighten rules as the pandemic situation worsens. Even though the number of daily cases has remained below 50,000 for a few weeks, several cities have witnessed a surge in cases, leading to stricter restrictions.
The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed night curfew in Mandi, Shimla Kullu and Kangra, between November 24 and December 15. Only 50% class 3 and class 4 government employees will attend offices till December 31.
The Maharashtra government on Monday said that people coming from Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa will be turned back if they have symptoms of the coronavirus. “The passengers without symptoms will be allowed entry,” the government said in an order. “Passengers with symptoms shall have the option of turning back and going to their home to recuperate.”
The Uttar Pradesh government revised its guidelines for public gatherings and limited the number of guests at wedding ceremonies to a maximum of 100. This is down from 200 guests, which the government had permitted on October 15, but with proper safety protocols.
Several areas in Gujarat are also facing night curfews.
8.15 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet the chief ministers of eight worst-hit states on Tuesday to review the coronavirus situation, NDTV reports. He is also expected to meet the chief ministers of all states and Union Territories later to talk about the delivery of vaccines.
The meetings are expected to begin around 10.30 am.
8.10 am: Globally, the coronavirus has infected more than 5.91 crore people and killed 13,95,176, according to the Johns Hopkins University. More than 3.78 crore people have recovered from the infection.