Covid-19 testing at Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya on Friday in New Delhi. (Express Photo By Amit Mehra)Coronavirus India Live Updates: Former Karnataka CM and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy Saturday tested positive for Covid-19.
“I have tested positive for COVID-19. I request everyone who came in close contact with me over the last few days to isolate themselves and get tested,” he said in a tweet.
India on Saturday reported 2,34,692 new Covid-19 cases and 1,341 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry. The total cases in the country now stand at 1,45,26,609. There are now 16,79,740 active cases while 1,26,71,220 people have recovered from the disease. The overall death toll has reached 1,75,649. As many as 11,99,37,641 people have been vaccinated so far.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday the ongoing Kumbh in Haridwar should now have symbolic participation due to the COVID-19 crisis. Modi tweeted that he spoke to Swami Avdheshanand Giri of Juna Akhara over telephone and enquired about the health of saints, many of whom have contracted the infection, and also conveyed his appreciation for their cooperation with the local administration.
With the demand for vaccines increasing, the Centre Friday announced a plan to double by May-June the Covaxin production capacity of Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, including a grant of Rs 65 crore for building a new production facility in Bengaluru. On Friday, as the country registered a record 2,17,353 new cases and 1,185 deaths, several states reported shortage of oxygen supply due to the surge. Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a review meeting on the current situation of oxygen supply and projected use over the next 15 days in 12 high-incidence states — Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan.
Mass Covid-19 testing in progress at Vikas Bhavan in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala.
At least 67 healthcare workers in Uttarakhand have tested positive for Covid-19, news agency ANI reported.
The cases are spread across Dehradun, Tehri, Haridwar, Nainital and Udham Singh Nagar districts, Dr SK Gupta, Director of State Medical and Health Department said.
Police Saturday picketed placed at various places in Delhi for checking of vehicles and movement of people during the weekend curfew in the city. Below are some visuals from INA, Vikas Marg and Connaught Place.
Police Saturday picketed placed at various places in Delhi for checking of vehicles and movement of people during the weekend curfew in the city. Below are some visuals from INA, Vikas Marg and Connaught Place.
Former Karnataka CM and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy Saturday tested positive for Covid-19.
On the request of Gujarat government, the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to depute 25 doctors and 75 paramedics from Central Armed Police Forces at the upcoming DRDO's 900-bed Covid-19 hospital in Ahmedabad.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi suggesting certain measures to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
"Vaccines may be made available outside the Govt supply chain in the open market so that willing citizens who can afford the vaccine can avail them," he said in his letter.
"We are getting huge response from people to get vaccinated. However, intermittent supply is creating a challenge in meeting the demand...." his letter stated.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a review meeting on the Covid-19 situation on Saturday, news agency ANI reported.
Nodal Minister for Covid-19 management Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain and other officials will also be present in the meeting.
The Railways Friday formulated a policy for the transportation of liquid medical oxygen in cryogenic tankers after a plea by the government of Maharashtra, one of the worst affected states by the coronavirus pandemic, reported PTI.
The policy, made public late Friday night, said the cryogenic tankers will be transported as a paid-for roll on-roll of (Ro-Ro) service to various destinations across states.
A circular said Maharashtra's health secretary had requested for the transport of medical oxygen in cryogenic containers."The matter has been examined. Competent authority has approved the transport of liquid medical oxygen in cryogenic containers," it said, detailing the charges to be levied for the service.
India on Saturday reported 2,34,692 new Covid-19 cases and 1,341 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to data from the Union Health Ministry.
The total cases in the country now stand at 1,45,26,609. There are now 16,79,740 active cases while 1,26,71,220 people have recovered from the disease. The overall death toll has reached 1,75,649. As many as 11,99,37,641 people have been vaccinated so far.