Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Chandigarh Lifts Sunday Curbs; Night Curfew to Remain

The Andhra Pradesh government on Friday decided to further extend the curfew rules in the state.

Mumbai Police have arrested four persons and detained one for allegedly duping a housing society in suburban Kandivali by organising a Covid-19 vaccination camp fraudulently in the name of a private…

COVID-19 vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna do not harm male fertility, suggests a study which found the levels of sperm in participants remained at healthy levels after they got two doses of the mRNA…

Fake Covid-19 Testing During Kumbh Mela | Uttarakhand government has constituted a seven-member SIT to investigate the alleged fake Covid-19 testing during Kumbh Mela in Haridwar.

Vaccination against the COVID-19 gives at least 94 per cent protection from the infection and reduced the chances of hospitalisation by 75-80 per cent, NITI Aayog member VK Paul said in a Health…

Chandigarh Lifts Sunday Curbs | "There will be no lockdown or closure on Sunday. Night curfew will be from 10:30 pm to 5:00 am. Sukhna Lake will remain closed except from 5:00 am to 9:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday," said Chandigarh administration.

Asking state governments to ensure safety and well-being of doctors, the Union Health Ministry on Friday reiterated that the Centre has brought an ordinance which was notified as an act, where…

In a major boost for Bharat Biotech, the World health Organisation (WHO) has accepted its Expression of Interest (EoI) for Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin and scheduled a pre-submission meeting on June 23.

94% Protection from Vaccination: Govt | During a press briefing, Niti Aayog's Dr VK Paul said, "Vaccination gives 94% protection from Covid-19 infection. Oxygen requirement possibility remains 8% and ICU requirement possibility 6%."

Health Ministry Briefing on Covid-19 Situation | "We have been witnessing an increase in the recovery rate since May 3, which now stands at 96 per cent. We are seeing a downward trend in active cases. Between June 11-June 17, the overall positivity case was less than 5 per cent in 513 districts," said Luv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry during a press briefing on Covid-19 situation in the country.

Delhi Reports 165 New Covid-19 Cases | Delhi has reported 165 new Covid-19 cases, 260 recoveries and 14 deaths in the past 24 hours. The positivity rate is at 0.22 per cent.

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Violence Against Doctors is Non-bailable Offence: Health Ministry | The Health Ministry has written to the State Governments to ensure safety and well-being of doctors. It reiterated that the central government has brought an ordinance which was notified as an act, where violence against doctors is non-bailable and congnizable offence.

After the capital city was seen flouting all covid-19 norms as the lockdown was lifted, the Delhi High Court said the third wave may be hastened if this continues.

India’s first medical drone delivery trial is set to begin today in Gauribidanur, around 80 km from Bengaluru.

Singapore to Ease Restrictions from June 21 | Singapore on Friday announced easing of COVID-19 restrictions from June 21, including allowing a group of two to dine-in, as it evaluates its reopening plans amid a surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the country. The Ministry of Health (MOH) said that the group size of two will also apply to indoor fitness activities with masks off, according to a media report.

Over 2.58 Crore Vaccine Doses Still Available with States: Centre | More than 2.58 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs and over 19,95,770 doses are in the pipeline and will be received by them within the next three days, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. Over 27.90 crore (27,90,66,230) vaccine doses have been provided to states and UTs so far through the Government of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category.

With 62,480 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 2,97,62,793, while the death toll climbed to 3,83,490 with 1,587 fresh fatalities, the…

UK Opens Up Covid-19 Vaccines to All Adults in Final Push' for Protection | The UK's health officials on Friday opened up the country's COVID-19 vaccination programme to all adults, in what has been dubbed as the final push to offer protection against the deadly virus. The National Health Service (NHS) said everyone aged 18 and over is being urged to arrange a jab if they have not had one as it begins sending around 1.5 million texts to people aged 18-20.

COVID Curfew Extended in AP Till June 30 | The Covid curfew in Andhra Pradesh has been further extended till June 30 but with a four-hour additional relaxation in timings. Accordingly, curfew will be in force from 6 pm to 6 am daily from June 21. Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy announced this at a high-level review meeting on Covid-19 here on Friday. The Covid curfew, first imposed on May 5 this year, has so far been extended in phases till June 20.

Odisha Logs 3,806 New COVID-19 Cases, 37 More Deaths | Odisha reported 3,806 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, taking the tally to 8,70,498, a Health Department official said. Thirty-seven more fatalities pushed the toll to 3,508, he said. There are 43,338 active cases in the state at present, and 8,23,599 people have recovered. Of the new infections, 2,172 were detected at quarantine centres, while the rest 1,634 were local contact cases.

Latest Testing Confirms Viraleze Highly Effective Against Alpha, Beta and Gamma Variants | New data released today shows that Australia’s Viraleze anti-COVID nasal spray is more than 99.9% effective against three of the four deadliest variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The results from the renowned Scripps Research Institute in the US confirm that SPL7013, the active ingredient in Viraleze, is highly active against the Alpha (UK), Beta (South Africa) and Gamma (Japan/Brazil) variants of SARS-CoV-2 which spread rapidly and increase the risk of mortality.

5 Million in Maha Fully Vaccinated in Five Months | More than half a crore people in Maharashtra have become fully vaccinated against coronavirus over the last five months as they have been administered both the doses of vaccines, a report by the state health department has revealed. A total of 53,72,219 people have got both the doses till now, it said. As per data shared ahead of 2019 Assembly polls, there are a total of nine crore people in Maharashtra who are above 18 years of age. Considering that, the state has been able to vaccinate slightly over five per cent population in the last five months.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inspects DRDO's Covid-19 care centre in Guwahati. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present.

302 New Covid-19 Cases Push Mizoram's Tally to 16,437 | At least 302 more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Mizoram, taking the tally in the state to 16,437, an official said on Friday. Aizawl district reported the highest number of fresh cases at 224, followed by Lawngtlai district (33) and Lunglei district (20), he said.

India’s first medical drone delivery trial is set to begin today in Gauribidanur, around 80 km from Bengaluru.

With 62,480 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 2,97,62,793, while the death toll climbed to 3,83,490 with 1,587 fresh fatalities, the lowest in 61 days, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

Those Below 45 to Get Same Treatment for Vaccination: PM Modi | Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that people below 45 years of age will get the same treatment for vaccination as for people above 45 years of age from June 21.

A new study examined the impact of coronavirus on the brain before and after infection and looked specifically at the potential effect on the nervous system.

Coronavirus is still prevalent among us. We need to remain vigilant... New AIIMS, medical colleges, nursing schools are being set up: PM Narendra Modi

"Oxygen ventilators are being sent even to rural areas. 1500 oxygen plants are being worked upon. Skilled manpower pool is the key to achieve all goals. Therefore, 1 lakh youth will be trained under this course and will be completed in 2-3 months," PM Modi said as he launches six customized crash course programme for frontline workers under Skill India.