Under ‘acute stress’, health minister urges DoPT to fill up key vacancies
The Union health ministry has requested the DoPT for an early and timely action to fill up nine vacant senior positions stating it was under “acute stress” as it is required to put in extra efforts to ensure full preparedness across the country even though the Covid-19 pandemic is declining.
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat lauds healthcare, frontline workers for ‘selfless dedication’ during Covid-19 pandemic
RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday lauded the healthcare and frontline workers saying that their selfless dedication during the Covid-19 pandemic is praiseworthy. “During the second wave of Covid, society once again through its collective efforts exemplified resilience. Read full story
Vaccination status in India and across the world
India reports 16,862 cases in last 24 hours; active cases lowest in 216 days
India’s weekly positivity rate currently at 1.42% less than 3% for last 112 days
The daily rise in new Covid-19 cases in India has been below 30,000 for 21 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 110 consecutive days now
India’s recovery rate currently at 98.07%; highest since March 2020
India’s active caseload stands at 2,03,678; lowest in 216 days
India reports 379 Covid-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours
India reports 16,862 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
Malaysia reports 8,084 new Covid-19 cases, 88 deaths
Malaysia recorded 8,084 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the 24 hours as of midnight Thursday, bringing the total tally to 23,69,613, according to the health ministry. Of the new cases, 21 were imported and 8,063 were locally transmitted, data released on the ministry’s website showed. Another 88 deaths were reported from the pandemic, bringing the coronavirus-related death toll to 27,681.
Rajasthan puppet makers struggle to earn livelihood amid Covid restrictions
Restrictions on public gatherings and celebrations due to COVID-19 have affected many. Rajasthan’s puppeteers and puppet makers are among them, struggling to earn a livelihood.
India conducts over 11 lakh Covid-19 tests in last 24 hours
In an effort to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, over 11 lakh samples were tested in the last 24 hours with which the total tests conducted so far crossed 58.88 crores, informed Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday. A total of 11,80,148 samples were tested on Thursday to detect the presence of the virus in the population. So far, 58,88,44,673 tests have been conducted across the country since the onset of the pandemic last year. Meanwhile, India on Thursday reported 18,987 new Covid-19 cases, 19,808 recoveries and 246 deaths.
3 new cases take Covid-19 tally of Andamans to 7,640
Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported three new Covid-19 cases, which took the tally in the Union Territory to 7,640, a health department official said on Friday.
Assam: 207 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 1.53 percent
Assam reported 207 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per a health bulletin issued by the state government on Thursday. According to the health bulletin, 13,548 samples were tested during the last 24 hours and a positivity rate of 1.53 per cent was recorded.During the same duration, 362 people recovered from the disease while 2 people lost their lives to the deadly virus.
Jaipur: Covid vaccination slows down during Navratri
Vaccination against Covid-19 has slowed down in the state as 1.57 lakh doses were administered on Thursday. Apart from that, the state government is awaiting guidelines for vaccination of children against Covid-19. The health department is ready for vaccination of children against Covid-19, but they are awaiting the guidelines.
New Delhi backs WHO on finding Covid’s origins
India on Thursday again pitched for finding the origins of Covid-19, a day after the World Health Organisation set up a group of experts to carry forward studies on the contentious issue over a year-and-a-half after the virus was first detected in Wuhan, China. India’s Raman Gangakhedkar, a renowned epidemiologist and Dr C G Pandit National Chair at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is among 26 members of the Scientific Advisory Group for determining the origins of the virus, according to the WHO. “Let me just reiterate what we have stated till now. We have our interest in further studies and data on this issue of the origin and the need for understanding and cooperation by all concerned,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing.
Indonesia reopens for international visitors from 19 countries
Indonesia has allowed international visitors from 19 countries, including India, with a Covid-19 positivity rate of less than 5 per cent to enter the country, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said.
South Korea eases coronavirus gathering curbs before switch to ‘living with Covid’
South Korea said on Friday it would lift stringent anti-coronavirus curbs on social gatherings next week, as the country prepares to switch to a ‘living with Covid-19’ strategy amid rising vaccination levels. Read full story
Thane district’s infection tally rises by 266, death toll by four
With the addition of 266 coronavirus positive cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 5,62,842, an official said on Friday. These new cases were reported on Thursday, he said. As the virus claimed the lives of four persons, the death toll in the district rose to 11,455. Thane’s Covid-19 mortality rate is 2.03 per cent, he added. In neighbouring Palghar district, the caseload went up to 1,37,369 and death toll to 3,279, another official said.
Under ‘acute stress’, health minister urges DoPT to fill up key vacanciesThe Union health ministry has requested the DoPT for an early and timely action to fill up nine vacant senior positions stating it was under “acute stress” as it is required to put in extra efforts to ensure full preparedness across the country even though the Covid-19 pandemic is declining.RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat lauds healthcare, frontline workers for ‘selfless dedication’ during Covid-19 pandemicRSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday lauded the healthcare and frontline workers saying that their selfless dedication during the Covid-19 pandemic is praiseworthy. “During the second wave of Covid, society once again through its collective efforts exemplified resilience. Read full storyVaccination status in India and across the worldIndia reports 16,862 cases in last 24 hours; active cases lowest in 216 daysIndia’s weekly positivity rate currently at 1.42% less than 3% for last 112 daysThe daily rise in new Covid-19 cases in India has been below 30,000 for 21 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 110 consecutive days nowIndia’s recovery rate currently at 98.07%; highest since March 2020India’s active caseload stands at 2,03,678; lowest in 216 daysIndia reports 379 Covid-19 related deaths in the past 24 hoursIndia reports 16,862 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hoursMalaysia reports 8,084 new Covid-19 cases, 88 deathsMalaysia recorded 8,084 new confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the 24 hours as of midnight Thursday, bringing the total tally to 23,69,613, according to the health ministry. Of the new cases, 21 were imported and 8,063 were locally transmitted, data released on the ministry’s website showed. Another 88 deaths were reported from the pandemic, bringing the coronavirus-related death toll to 27,681.Rajasthan puppet makers struggle to earn livelihood amid Covid restrictionsRestrictions on public gatherings and celebrations due to COVID-19 have affected many. Rajasthan’s puppeteers and puppet makers are among them, struggling to earn a livelihood.India conducts over 11 lakh Covid-19 tests in last 24 hoursIn an effort to curb the Covid-19 pandemic, over 11 lakh samples were tested in the last 24 hours with which the total tests conducted so far crossed 58.88 crores, informed Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Friday. A total of 11,80,148 samples were tested on Thursday to detect the presence of the virus in the population. So far, 58,88,44,673 tests have been conducted across the country since the onset of the pandemic last year. Meanwhile, India on Thursday reported 18,987 new Covid-19 cases, 19,808 recoveries and 246 deaths.3 new cases take Covid-19 tally of Andamans to 7,640Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported three new Covid-19 cases, which took the tally in the Union Territory to 7,640, a health department official said on Friday.Assam: 207 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 1.53 percentAssam reported 207 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, as per a health bulletin issued by the state government on Thursday. According to the health bulletin, 13,548 samples were tested during the last 24 hours and a positivity rate of 1.53 per cent was recorded.During the same duration, 362 people recovered from the disease while 2 people lost their lives to the deadly virus.Jaipur: Covid vaccination slows down during NavratriVaccination against Covid-19 has slowed down in the state as 1.57 lakh doses were administered on Thursday. Apart from that, the state government is awaiting guidelines for vaccination of children against Covid-19. The health department is ready for vaccination of children against Covid-19, but they are awaiting the guidelines.New Delhi backs WHO on finding Covid’s originsIndia on Thursday again pitched for finding the origins of Covid-19, a day after the World Health Organisation set up a group of experts to carry forward studies on the contentious issue over a year-and-a-half after the virus was first detected in Wuhan, China. India’s Raman Gangakhedkar, a renowned epidemiologist and Dr C G Pandit National Chair at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is among 26 members of the Scientific Advisory Group for determining the origins of the virus, according to the WHO. “Let me just reiterate what we have stated till now. We have our interest in further studies and data on this issue of the origin and the need for understanding and cooperation by all concerned,” external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said at a media briefing.Indonesia reopens for international visitors from 19 countriesIndonesia has allowed international visitors from 19 countries, including India, with a Covid-19 positivity rate of less than 5 per cent to enter the country, Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said.South Korea eases coronavirus gathering curbs before switch to ‘living with Covid’South Korea said on Friday it would lift stringent anti-coronavirus curbs on social gatherings next week, as the country prepares to switch to a ‘living with Covid-19’ strategy amid rising vaccination levels. Read full storyThane district’s infection tally rises by 266, death toll by fourWith the addition of 266 coronavirus positive cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 5,62,842, an official said on Friday. These new cases were reported on Thursday, he said. As the virus claimed the lives of four persons, the death toll in the district rose to 11,455. Thane’s Covid-19 mortality rate is 2.03 per cent, he added. In neighbouring Palghar district, the caseload went up to 1,37,369 and death toll to 3,279, another official said.