Tamil Nadu Health Min Ma Subramanian, Health Secy J Radhakrishnan, Chennai Corporation Commissioner GS Bedi reviewed 18th mega vaccination drive at Indira Nagar today.
77.3% of eligible population vaccinated with 1st dose, 61.46% with 2nd dose in the State, the minister says.
Poll-bound Uttarakhand bans political rallies till January 16
Political rallies, dharnas and demonstrations have been banned in poll-bound Uttarakhand till January 16 in view of the rising coronavirus cases, according to an official order. In fresh guidelines issued late Friday night that come into effect from Sunday, Chief Secretary SS Sandhu said all political rallies, dharnas, demonstrations and public events like cultural gatherings etc will remain suspended in the state till January 16.
Odisha reports 3,679 fresh Covid-19 cases, biggest single-day spike in over 6 months: Health Department
India’s active caseload currently stands at 4,72,169
150.06 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far in the country
A total of 3,071 Omicron cases were reported in 27 States/UTs of India so far. The number of persons recovered is 1,203: Union health ministry
India reports over 1,41,986 lakh new Covid cases, 285 deaths in last 24 hours
Too early to determine if additional doses of Covid-19 vaccine needed: Singapore health minister
Singapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has said it is “too early” to determine if further doses of the Covid-19 vaccine would be required. “It is too early to answer that question. If we look at an endemic disease like Influenza, people take annual vaccines to protect themselves. This is because the Influenza virus keeps mutating so a new vaccine dose is necessary every year,” he said.
How Omicron is showing flashes of Delta
The initial symptoms of Covid-19 caused by the Omicron variant may be different than those of the Delta variant responsible for last year’s infections. However, doctors say there aren’t too many differences in symptoms between the two variants in serious patients.As in the second wave, doctors reported seeing patients rushing to hospitals with persistent and high fever, low oxygen saturation and raised inflammatory markers among the major symptoms.
No fresh registration required for ‘booster’ dose
Those eligible to receive ‘precaution dose’ (booster) of Covid vaccines can book online appointment from Saturday evening. However, there would not be any need for new registration of such beneficiaries, the health ministry said on Friday. “Those who have taken two doses of Covid-19 vaccine can directly take an appointment or walk in to any Covid-19 Vaccination Centre,” an official said. Administration of precaution dose of Covid vaccines will begin from January 10. Health and front-line workers and those above 60 years of age with co-morbidities will be eligible to get the ‘precaution dose’ or booster shot.
In view of the rising Covid cases, Uttarkhand govt imposes new restrictions-all political rallies and protests in the state will be prohibited till January 16. All schools and anganwadi centres will also remain closed till January 16
Spain’s 14-day Covid-19 rate rises to 2,722 per 100,000
Rapid nose swab tests for Covid may not detect Omicron quickly enough -expert says
UK says 4th Covid jabs not needed for now as booster effect lasts
Covid: 7-day home quarantine, test on 8th day must for all international arrivals
Over 1.4 lakh new Covid cases, 21% rise in a day
Cases in Mumbai zoomed to 20,971, the highest single-day number in the city since the start of the pandemic.
In Maharashtra, daily cases touched a 238-day high with 40,925 fresh cases reported on Friday.
On Friday, India reported 129 fatalities, the highest in 23 days. This was the second day in the last four when deaths had crossed the 100 mark.
Daily growth rates have been above 40% on four of these days and higher than 55% on two occasions.
Tamil Nadu Health Min Ma Subramanian, Health Secy J Radhakrishnan, Chennai Corporation Commissioner GS Bedi reviewed 18th mega vaccination drive at Indira Nagar today.77.3% of eligible population vaccinated with 1st dose, 61.46% with 2nd dose in the State, the minister says.Poll-bound Uttarakhand bans political rallies till January 16Political rallies, dharnas and demonstrations have been banned in poll-bound Uttarakhand till January 16 in view of the rising coronavirus cases, according to an official order. In fresh guidelines issued late Friday night that come into effect from Sunday, Chief Secretary SS Sandhu said all political rallies, dharnas, demonstrations and public events like cultural gatherings etc will remain suspended in the state till January 16.Odisha reports 3,679 fresh Covid-19 cases, biggest single-day spike in over 6 months: Health DepartmentIndia’s active caseload currently stands at 4,72,169150.06 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far in the countryA total of 3,071 Omicron cases were reported in 27 States/UTs of India so far. The number of persons recovered is 1,203: Union health ministryIndia reports over 1,41,986 lakh new Covid cases, 285 deaths in last 24 hoursToo early to determine if additional doses of Covid-19 vaccine needed: Singapore health ministerSingapore’s Health Minister Ong Ye Kung has said it is “too early” to determine if further doses of the Covid-19 vaccine would be required. “It is too early to answer that question. If we look at an endemic disease like Influenza, people take annual vaccines to protect themselves. This is because the Influenza virus keeps mutating so a new vaccine dose is necessary every year,” he said.How Omicron is showing flashes of DeltaThe initial symptoms of Covid-19 caused by the Omicron variant may be different than those of the Delta variant responsible for last year’s infections. However, doctors say there aren’t too many differences in symptoms between the two variants in serious patients.As in the second wave, doctors reported seeing patients rushing to hospitals with persistent and high fever, low oxygen saturation and raised inflammatory markers among the major symptoms.No fresh registration required for ‘booster’ doseThose eligible to receive ‘precaution dose’ (booster) of Covid vaccines can book online appointment from Saturday evening. However, there would not be any need for new registration of such beneficiaries, the health ministry said on Friday. “Those who have taken two doses of Covid-19 vaccine can directly take an appointment or walk in to any Covid-19 Vaccination Centre,” an official said. Administration of precaution dose of Covid vaccines will begin from January 10. Health and front-line workers and those above 60 years of age with co-morbidities will be eligible to get the ‘precaution dose’ or booster shot.In view of the rising Covid cases, Uttarkhand govt imposes new restrictions-all political rallies and protests in the state will be prohibited till January 16. All schools and anganwadi centres will also remain closed till January 16Spain’s 14-day Covid-19 rate rises to 2,722 per 100,000Rapid nose swab tests for Covid may not detect Omicron quickly enough -expert saysUK says 4th Covid jabs not needed for now as booster effect lastsCovid: 7-day home quarantine, test on 8th day must for all international arrivalsOver 1.4 lakh new Covid cases, 21% rise in a dayCases in Mumbai zoomed to 20,971, the highest single-day number in the city since the start of the pandemic.In Maharashtra, daily cases touched a 238-day high with 40,925 fresh cases reported on Friday.On Friday, India reported 129 fatalities, the highest in 23 days. This was the second day in the last four when deaths had crossed the 100 mark.Daily growth rates have been above 40% on four of these days and higher than 55% on two occasions.