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Coronavirus live updates: Health ministry approves vaccination of pregnant women
India on Friday reported 46,617 new cases and 853 deaths as per health ministry's updated data. Total recoveries have jumped to 59,384. Stay here for all live updates on coronavirus from India and around the world --Read Less
Key Events
- India’s vaccination coverage crossed the landmark 34 crore-mark on Friday.
- Press release by the Government of The Netherlands
- The Netherlands has recognized Covishield as a valid proof of vaccination against Covid-19
- Central government rushes teams to 6 States for Covid control and containment measures.
- India reports 46,617 new cases and 853 deaths in last 24 hours.
Delhi reports 93 new cases (positivity rate - 0.13%), 407 recoveries, and 02 deaths in the last 24 hours
Goa reports 183 new cases, 285 recoveries and 2 deaths in the last 24 hours
Britain reports 50,824 new cases of Delta variant in latest week
Goa extends state level curfew till 7am, 12 July
Shops can remain open from 7 am to 6 pm. Salons and outdoor sports complex/stadiums may also open
Union health ministry approves the vaccination of pregnant women
Pregnant women may now register on CoWIN or walk-in to the nearest COVID Vaccination Centre (CVC) to get themselves vaccinated, says the Ministry
No more lockdowns for vaccinated people in Germany
Germany's health minister on Friday said people who are vaccinated against Covid will not have to go into full lockdown again and will enjoy more freedoms than unvaccinated people in case of another virus resurgence. Germany currently has very low infection numbers and has relaxed most of its virus curbs, but concerns are growing about the spread of the more contagious Delta variant and the likelihood of cases climbing again because of summer travel.
DCGI has the application of Zydus Cadila. It is undergoing a process of evaluation by the Subject Expert Committee. We're hoping to hear a positive response. It will be a moment of pride as it is a unique technology
VK Paul, Niti Aayog member
UP govt allows opening of gymnasiums, multiplexes from Monday
Uttar Pradesh government has allowed the opening of gymnasiums, cinema halls, multiplexes and sports stadiums at 50 per cent of their capacity from Monday. Under the new guidelines, which will come into effect from 7 am on July 5, all gymnasiums, cinema halls, multiplexes and sports stadiums will be allowed to open between 7 am and 9 pm five days a week, with 50% capacity and strict compliance of Covid-19-appropriate behaviour.
Currently our priority remains on purposing domestic production as part of the domestic vaccination program. Govt making all efforts to augment vaccine production
Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson
Our expectation is that Indians vaccinated through our domestic vaccination program would be treated at par with those vaccinated in the EU and vaccination certificate would be recognized by EU on a reciprocal basis
Arindam Bagchi, MEA spokesperson
We are in talks with Johnson & Johnson regarding their single-dose vaccine. Their vaccine is being produced outside. As per the plan, this vaccine will also be produced at Hyderabad's Biological E
Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog
States are intimated about vaccine availability 15 days in advance, health ministry says
Vaccination is a marathon process, not a 100 metre sprint. We are likely to miss the larger picture if we focus on a single day's data: Lav Agarwal, Jt Secy, health ministry
It is scientifically possible to prevent a third wave, if adequate precautions are maintained: Govt
1 vaccine dose 92% effective in preventing deaths due to Covid, 98% for 2 doses: Govt
There has been a decline of 86% in active cases since the peak: Lav Agarwal
Highest level of restrictions recommended for districts where positivity rate is high or hospital bed occupancy is above 60%: Govt
Recovery rate, which was at 81.1% on May 3, is now at around 97%, govt says
We have noted a decline of 13% in cases as compared to the last week. On average, we are reporting 46,000 cases (daily) in the country
Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry
Daily average vaccinations rate at 39.89 lakh: Health ministry