UK cases may hit 100,000 a day, no contingency measures for now, minister says
Britain’s Covid-19 infection numbers could rise to 100,000 a day, but the government will not implement its so-called “plan B” contingency measures at this time, health minister Sajid Javid said on Wednesday. “We’re looking closely at the data, and we won’t be implementing our plan B of contingency measures at this point, but will be staying vigilant, preparing for all eventualities,” he told a news conference.
Covid-19 vaccination: India set to reach 100cr milestone, celebrations planned
India is on the cusp of reaching a major milestone in its vaccination against Covid-19: administering a total of 100 crore jabs. The total vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 99.54 crore on Wednesday. This leaves the cumulative figure just 46 lakh shy of the 100 crore-mark, likely to be surpassed on Thursday.Around 75 per cent of the country’s adult population have been administered the first dose and around 31 per cent having received both doses.
Morocco is suspending flights to and from Britain, Germany and the Netherlands due to concerns about coronavirus trends in those countries
Insurance scheme for health workers fighting Covid-19 has been extended for a further period of 180 days. So far, 1,351 claims have been settled under the scheme, which was launched on March 30 last year. The policy on insurance cover was to end on October 20
Union health minister to launch song to celebrate administration of 100 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses
Union minister of health and family welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will on Thursday launch a song and an audiovisual film to celebrate the milestone of administering 100 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses.
New York City will require police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or be placed on unpaid leave, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday, giving an ultimatum to public employees who’ve refused
Tamil Nadu reports 1,170 new cases, 1,418 recoveries and 20 deaths in 24 hours; active cases 14,058
Agreements signed with 11 countries for mutual recognition of Covid vaccines: Govt
The health ministry on Wednesday said India has signed agreements for mutual recognition of nationally or WHO recognised Covid-19 vaccines with 11 countries including the UK, France and Germany and fully vaccinated travellers coming from these countries shall be allowed to leave the airport and need not undergo home quarantine and testing. Revised guidelines for international arrivals were released on Wednesday. These fresh rules supersede all guidelines issued on the subject on and after February 17, 2021, the ministry said.
UP lifts Covid curfew across state in light of dip in coronavirus cases
In view of the improved Covid-19 situation in Uttar Pradesh, the state government on Wednesday lifted night restrictions between 11 pm to 6 am, a senior official said. “On directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Corona curfew is being lifted,” Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Kumar Awasthi said.
Kerala reports 11,150 new cases, 82 deaths and 8,592 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active cases 82,738
Singapore has extended its ‘stabilisation phase’, which caps social gatherings to a maximum of two people and calls for work from home, by another month amidst a rise in Covid cases
The World Health Organization said there was a 7% rise in new coronavirus cases across Europe last week, the only region in the world where cases increased
White House details plan to vaccinate kids ages 5 to 11
Children age 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a Covid-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks.
Putin approves week-long workplace shutdown in Russia from October 30 due to surge in Covid-19 cases, deaths
Delhi reports 25 new cases, 37 recoveries and zero deaths in the last 24 hours
New York City will mandate all public employees be vaccinated against Covid-19, with no alternative such as regular testing: Bloomberg
Negative RT-PCR test report mandatory for all international passengers coming to India: Ministry of Health
CBSE to allow change in city of exam centre for first term class 10, 12 board exams
Students can appear for CBSE exams from a city other than where their school is located
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Europe the only region with rise in Covid-19 last week: WHO
In its weekly assessment of the pandemic released late on Tuesday, the UN health agency said there were about 2.7 million new Covid-19 cases and more than 46,000 deaths last week, similar to the numbers reported the previous week. Britain, Russia and Turkey accounted for the most cases. Read full story
UK cases may hit 100,000 a day, no contingency measures for now, minister saysBritain’s Covid-19 infection numbers could rise to 100,000 a day, but the government will not implement its so-called “plan B” contingency measures at this time, health minister Sajid Javid said on Wednesday. “We’re looking closely at the data, and we won’t be implementing our plan B of contingency measures at this point, but will be staying vigilant, preparing for all eventualities,” he told a news conference.Covid-19 vaccination: India set to reach 100cr milestone, celebrations plannedIndia is on the cusp of reaching a major milestone in its vaccination against Covid-19: administering a total of 100 crore jabs. The total vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 99.54 crore on Wednesday. This leaves the cumulative figure just 46 lakh shy of the 100 crore-mark, likely to be surpassed on Thursday.Around 75 per cent of the country’s adult population have been administered the first dose and around 31 per cent having received both doses.Morocco is suspending flights to and from Britain, Germany and the Netherlands due to concerns about coronavirus trends in those countriesInsurance scheme for health workers fighting Covid-19 has been extended for a further period of 180 days. So far, 1,351 claims have been settled under the scheme, which was launched on March 30 last year. The policy on insurance cover was to end on October 20Union health minister to launch song to celebrate administration of 100 cr Covid-19 vaccine dosesUnion minister of health and family welfare Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will on Thursday launch a song and an audiovisual film to celebrate the milestone of administering 100 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses.New York City will require police officers, firefighters and other municipal workers to be vaccinated against Covid-19 or be placed on unpaid leave, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday, giving an ultimatum to public employees who’ve refusedTamil Nadu reports 1,170 new cases, 1,418 recoveries and 20 deaths in 24 hours; active cases 14,058Agreements signed with 11 countries for mutual recognition of Covid vaccines: GovtThe health ministry on Wednesday said India has signed agreements for mutual recognition of nationally or WHO recognised Covid-19 vaccines with 11 countries including the UK, France and Germany and fully vaccinated travellers coming from these countries shall be allowed to leave the airport and need not undergo home quarantine and testing. Revised guidelines for international arrivals were released on Wednesday. These fresh rules supersede all guidelines issued on the subject on and after February 17, 2021, the ministry said.UP lifts Covid curfew across state in light of dip in coronavirus casesIn view of the improved Covid-19 situation in Uttar Pradesh, the state government on Wednesday lifted night restrictions between 11 pm to 6 am, a senior official said. “On directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Corona curfew is being lifted,” Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Awanish Kumar Awasthi said.Kerala reports 11,150 new cases, 82 deaths and 8,592 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active cases 82,738Singapore has extended its ‘stabilisation phase’, which caps social gatherings to a maximum of two people and calls for work from home, by another month amidst a rise in Covid casesThe World Health Organization said there was a 7% rise in new coronavirus cases across Europe last week, the only region in the world where cases increasedWhite House details plan to vaccinate kids ages 5 to 11Children age 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a Covid-19 shot at their pediatrician’s office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for younger children in a matter of weeks.Putin approves week-long workplace shutdown in Russia from October 30 due to surge in Covid-19 cases, deathsDelhi reports 25 new cases, 37 recoveries and zero deaths in the last 24 hoursNew York City will mandate all public employees be vaccinated against Covid-19, with no alternative such as regular testing: BloombergNegative RT-PCR test report mandatory for all international passengers coming to India: Ministry of HealthCBSE to allow change in city of exam centre for first term class 10, 12 board examsStudents can appear for CBSE exams from a city other than where their school is locatedClass X and XII students who are not in the city of their schools & are residing somewhere else, at an appropriate… https://t.co/09qkIgg4Ca— ANI (@ANI) 1634724304000Europe the only region with rise in Covid-19 last week: WHOIn its weekly assessment of the pandemic released late on Tuesday, the UN health agency said there were about 2.7 million new Covid-19 cases and more than 46,000 deaths last week, similar to the numbers reported the previous week. Britain, Russia and Turkey accounted for the most cases. Read full story