Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: India Logs in 43,733 Cases in Last 24 hrs; 'Believed to Be More Dangerous Than Delta, No Trace of Lambda Variant in India

Ladakh Covid-19 Update | Ladakh reports 8 new Covid-19 cases, infection tally rises to 20,137. The number of active cases stands at 200. The union territory has recorded 204 deaths due to the disease so far.

'Reduced Mortality, ICU Admission': Use of Vitamin D To Treat Covid-19 Bores Positive Results, Finds PGIMER Study

An analysis by the doctors at the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) has found that the use of Vitamin D in Covid-19 significantly leads to a reduction in mortality and intensive care unit admission.

Update |  Lambda variant of coronavirus deadlier than delta' says Malaysian Ministry. Lambda variant, also known as lineage C.37, is a variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. It was first detected in Peru in December 2020. On 14 June 2021, the World Health Organization named it Lambda variant. 

Rajasthan Woman Given 2 Doses of Covid-19 Vaccine Within 40 Seconds; Under Observation | A woman in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan was allegedly given two doses of Covid-19 vaccine in just 40 seconds. The incident took place on July 3 during a vaccination camp in Bakara village of the district. The woman complained that the health officials were on their phones when she was administered two doses back to back. 

Flight in US Delayed by a Day as 'Yelling, Cursing' Teens Refuse to Wear Masks

An American Airlines flight from North Carolina to the Bahamas was delayed by a day after around 30 teenagers refused to wear masks, local media said Tuesday.

Update | Calcutta High Court imposes a fine of Rs 5 lakhs on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for putting the judiciary in a bad light. The amount will be used for lawyers families who have been affected by COVID19

People turn out in large numbers to get inoculated as COVID19 vaccination resumes after three days in Nagpur. "If there was regular availability of vaccines then the crowd might not have built up here today. Social distancing is not being followed," says a local

73 Districts Reported Over 10% Covid-19 Positivity Rate in June 29-July 5 Week: Govt | About 73 districts across 17 states and union territories reported more than 10 per cent Covid-19 positivity rate in the week from June 29 to July 5, the Union health ministry said on Tuesday. Eight out of the 17 states and UTs are from the northeastern part of the country, according to the data presented by the ministry.

Update | The decision to select the lab to conduct Rapid Antigen Test during Haridwar Mahakumbh was taken on the instructions of the Health Secretary, the officer appointed as the Mela Officer Health in Kumbh, in his reply to the Health Directorate.

Americans Advised to Avoid Travelling to Bhutan, Sri Lanka | The US has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Bhutan due to the Covid situation there and urged them to reconsider their travel to Sri Lanka because of terrorism. "Do not travel to Bhutan due to COVID-19," the State Department said in a latest travel advisory.

Ashes of COVID victims to be used as fertilizer to develop 'Shri Ram Van' at Bhadbhada crematorium in Bhopal."We'll plant 3500 saplings in 12,000 sq ft of land. It'll become trees in 15-20 months. It'll be 30% denser than normal forest," said project head.

Gyms open in Patna as Bihar government eases COVID19 restrictions. "This is a good decision by the government. Regular exercising helps boost immunity," says a gym enthusiast.

A total of 42,33,32,097 samples were tested for COVID-19 up to July 6. Of which, 19,07,216 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

'His Pictures on Vaccine Certificates But Bengal is Buying Doses': Mamata's Fresh Attack on PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Tuesday alleged the Centre has failed to meet the vaccine requirements of the state, forcing her government to make purchases of its own, and described Narendra Modi as "a shameless prime minister" who has his picture pasted everywhere — from roadside hoardings to vaccine certificates.

Bihar Unlock 4: 50% Attendance Allowed in Universities; Restaurants, Gyms to Reopen | The Bihar government on Monday decided to relax Covid-19 curbs during Unlock 4 by allowing universities and restaurants to open from July 7 besides easing several other curbs that are in place as part of the COVID-induced lockdown clamped on the state two months ago.

Update: India reports 43,733 new COVID19 cases in last 24 hours, active cases down to 4,59,920; Recovery Rate increases to 97.18%

West Bengal: Woman Defrauds People In Nadia On Fake Promises Of Govt Jobs

After the fake 'IAS' scandal that rocked the country a few days back, this time it is the turn of the 'fake CID' officer.

Vadodara municipal schools teachers are reaching to poor students, who are facing difficulty in taking online classes, to educate them. "We're abiding COVID guidelines & 6500 students are getting benefit from this," says Principal, MG Primary School, Nagarwada

UK to Ease Mandatory Self-quarantine Norms for Fully Vaccinated from Next Month | The UK government on Tuesday announced that from August 16, fully vaccinated people in England will not have to undergo a 10-day compulsory self-isolation if a close contact test positive for Covid-19. UK Health Secretary Sajid Javid told the House of Commons the policy will also apply to anyone under the age of 18, currently not eligible for jabs.

Antibodies Found in 69% Children in 6-18 Age Bracket in Chandigarh: Sero Survey

Asero survey conducted by PGI Hospital Chandigarh on children aged between 6-18 years has showed that out of 756 samples, 519 kids which means almost 69 per cent, had been previously infected with the coronavirus infection and also developed antibodies.

Horsemen elated with a heavy influx of tourists in Shimla after COVID-hit year. "From last 2 weeks, tourists are coming in large numbers & we're getting good business. I'm earning sufficient to feed our horse & our family. I'm very happy,"says a horsemen.

India Coming Out of Second Wave of Covid-19; Will Witness Strong Economic Recovery, Says Jaishankar | India is coming out of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic and it will witness a strong economic recovery and contribute to being an engine of growth for the global economy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. In a virtual address at the inaugural session of the Indo-Pacific business summit, he said India will be a more dynamic and friendlier business destination and it will be part of more reliable and resilient supply chains that the post-Covid world requires.

We are also a bit anxious as the tourist influx increased in the State. We welcome tourists but I urge them to follow COVID norms. They should follow social distancing & wear a mask. We have also directed hotels to follow SOP strictly: Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur

ICMR Study of TN Police Personnel Reveals Effectiveness of Covid Vaccine in Preventing Deaths | A study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Covid vaccine has revealed the jabs have proven effective in preventing deaths in frontline personnel, with the study on Tamil Nadu policemen who have been inoculated showing significant results. ICMR said in a tweet Tuesday its “study reveals that COVID-19 vaccine is effective in preventing deaths among front line workers," showing 82 per cent effectiveness on state police personnel who had received single dose and 95 per cent on those administered with two.

Two days ago, a fishing festival was held in Vilarpatti village in Sivaganga district. Most of the villagers flouted the COVID norms. Case registered against 10 people in this regard, says Karaikudi tahsildar

 

'Revenge Travel' Can Lead to Virus Spread, Says Indian Govt as Tourists Throng Hill Stations | People traveling to hill stations are not following COVID-appropriate behavior. We can nullify the ease in restrictions again if protocols not complied with, says Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry

Coronavirus News LIVE Updates:  More than 182 million Americans have received at least one shot, including nearly 90% of seniors & 70% of adults over the age of 27. By the end of this week, we’ll have reached the mark of 160 million fully vaccinated Americans, Says US President Joe Biden