Omicron: Mumbai buildings to be sealed if over 20% occupied flats have Covid patients
Omicron: Mumbai buildings to be sealed if over 20% occupied flats have Covid patients
With the rise in COVID-19 cases across the country, several states have already announced restrictions and night curfew to curb the spread of the infection. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had on Sunday said there is no need to panic as only mild symptoms are being reported in Omicron patients.
Edited by: India TV News DeskNew DelhiPublished : Jan 03, 2022 7:00 IST, Updated : Jan 03, 2022 23:59 IST
Just when the country may have thought that they had put their worst behind them, fear of an imminent third wave now looms large with a surge in new infections of Covid, and cases of the new Omicron variant of the virus, which is highly transmissible, might derail the recovery made in the last few months. Maharashtra today recorded 68 new Omicron cases followed by Delhi, Kerala and Gujarat. The state's total Omicron tally has reached 578.
Meanwhile, schools in Mumbai have been closed for classes 1 to 9 and 11, and Jharkhand has also imposed several restrictions, and has hinted at a possible night curfew.
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Jan 03, 202210:55 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Ontario shuts schools, indoor dining and gyms
All schools in Canada's most populous province will be shut down and move to online learning because of a record number of coronavirus infections fueled by the ultra-contagious omicron variant, Ontario's premier announced Monday.
Premier Doug Ford also announced the closure of indoor dining. Gyms and cinemas will also close and hospitals have also been told to pause all non-urgent surgeries Ontario is seeing record new infections and there are concerns about hospital capacity.
Jan 03, 202210:44 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Mumbai buildings to be sealed if more than 20% residents test Covid positive
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has issued fresh Covid guidelines, says that the whole building or a wing shall be sealed if more than 20% of the occupied number of flats in the building or wing has Covid 19 patients
Jan 03, 202210:06 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Over 1.5 lakh children administered vaccine doses in UP
The vaccination drive for those between 15 and 18 years of age kicked off on Monday with over 1.50 lakh children being administered vaccine doses in the state on the first day, a government spokesman said.
Earlier in the day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the vaccination drive for children at the Civil Hospital in the state capital and expressed satisfaction at the response from the eligible beneficiaries.
Jan 03, 20229:40 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Two jail inmates, one staff member tests Covid positive in Tihar
Two inmates and six staff members have tested positive for Covid-19 in different jails of Tihar. The last positive case detected was in July 2021, said Prison officials
Jan 03, 20229:06 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
No decision on night curfew in Jharkhand
No decision has been taken on the night curfew in Jharkhand yet. A maximum of 100 people are allowed in gatherings for weddings & funerals. Markets will be shut down at 8 pm. Chemist shops, restaurants & bars are allowed to remain open. Religious places will remain open, said Jharkhand Health Minister.
Jan 03, 20229:05 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges
The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12.
Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose.
Jan 03, 20228:56 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
38 jawans of CRPF camp at Temelwada, Chintagufa test Covid positive
In Chhattisgarh, 38 jawans of CRPF camp at Temelwada, Chintagufa tested positive for COVID19 during antigen testing. All infected jawans have quarantined at the camp barracks, said CMHO Sukma
Jan 03, 20228:39 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Physical attendance of govt servants below level of under secretary restricted to 50%
Owing to rising Covid cases across the country, the Central government on Monday restricted the physical attendance of government servants below the level of under secretary to 50%.
Jan 03, 20228:37 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
South Korea records 1st omicron variant death
South Korea says it has confirmed its first death related to the new omicron variant. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said on Monday that the deceased was in their 90s and living at a nursing home in the southern city of Gwangju. It says the person received a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine in October.
Jan 03, 20227:53 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Mumbai records 8,082 fresh Covid-19 cases
Mumbai on Monday recorded 8,082 fresh Covid 19 cases, amid a continued spike of the infection in the city. Apart from this, 2 people succumbed to the infection in the last 24 hours.
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Jan 03, 20227:44 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Omicron milder, putting fewer people into ICU, says UK PM
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is “plainly milder” than previous variants and is putting fewer people into intensive care units (ICU), British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday. During a visit to a vaccination centre in Buckinghamshire in south-east England, Johnson reiterated the importance of getting a booster vaccine dose to protect against hospitalisation with COVID-19 as the majority of those in ICU aren't "boosted".
Jan 03, 20227:21 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Priyanka Gandhi's family member, staff member tests Covid positive
Jan 03, 20226:49 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Gyms, bars, other public places to remain closed in Jharkhand
Stadiums, bars, gyms, zoos, tourist places, schools, and educational institutions will remain closed in Jharkhand in view of rising Covid cases in the state. Markets will open till 8 pm, and private and government organizations will work in 50 percent capacity.
Jan 03, 20226:39 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Local train services in Kolkata to be extended up to 10pm
Local train services in Kolkata have now been extended up to 10pm in place of 7 pm from today, says West Bengal government
Jan 03, 20225:32 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel holds high-level emergency meeting
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday held a high-level emergency meeting to review the Covid-19 situation in the State. He has urged all the districts to be on alert and make all possible efforts to control the spread of the disease.
Biometric attendance banned in Delhi govt offices as Covid cases rise
Jan 03, 20225:02 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Those eligible for precautionary dose need not register themselves again on CoWIN app
Eligible persons for the COVID19 precaution dose don't have to register themselves again on the CoWIN app. They can just schedule their appointment for the precaution dose from the same (CoWIN) account, as per Dr RS Sharma, CoWIN platform Chief.
Jan 03, 20224:57 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
66 passengers from Cordelia cruise ship test Covid positive
Out of the 2000 samples tested from Cordelia cruise ship, 66 passengers have tested positive for COVID19. The authorities will decide whether to allow disembarking of passengers from the ship, said Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane.
Jan 03, 20224:53 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Mumbai schools for classes 1 to 9 and 11 to remain closed till Jan 31
The Mumbai Civic body on Monday announced that physical classes for standards 1, 9 and 11 will remain closed in the city.
Former Bihar CM Jitan Ram Manjhi has tested positive for Covid-19. Including his staff and family members, total 18 people have tested positive for the infection. All of them are currently in home isolation.
Jan 03, 20223:58 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Nagpur records 105 fresh Covid cases
In Nagpur, a record 105 people have been found corona positive in the last 24 hours. This amount of daily cases have been recorded in the city after 7 months. Additionally, 12 people have recovered from Covid-19. A total of 3792 people were tested for the infection in the last 24 hours in Nagpur, including an RTPCR and an antigen test. At present, a total of 448 people are covid patients in Nagpur, while 6 are infected with the new Omicron variant.
Jan 03, 20223:39 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Pakistan reports highest Covid cases in over 2 months
Pakistan has recorded its highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since October 30, 2021 as 708 infections were detected during the last 24 hours, official data revealed on Monday. On October 30, the country reported 733 cases, Geo news reported citing figures issued by the National Command and Control Centre (NCOC).
Jan 03, 20223:37 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Delhi Health Minisyter blames Centre, says 'Omicron came from outside India'
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Monday took a dig at the Central government and said, "Omicron came from outside India. Everyone knew it. Delhi govt repeatedly asked Centre to stop flights but it denied".
Jan 03, 20223:32 PM (IST)Posted by Sri Lasya
New Zealand reports 27 fresh community Covid cases
New Zealand reported 27 new cases of Covid-19 in the community on Monday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 13,934, according to the Ministry of Health.
Among the new infections, 12 were recorded in the largest city of Auckland, seven in nearby Waikato, seven in Bay of Plenty, and one in the Lakes region, Xinhua news agency reported citing the Ministry.
A total of 44 cases are being treated in hospitals, including five in intensive care units or high dependency units, a Ministry statement said.
Jan 03, 20223:29 PM (IST)Posted by Poorva Joshi
Delhi: Omicron variant found in 84% of samples tested; positivity rate climbs to 6.5%
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Jan 03, 20223:27 PM (IST)Posted by Sri Lasya
Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar to hold an important meeting to review the COVID situation in Pune tomorrow
Jan 03, 20222:51 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Goa shuts schools, colleges amid COVID-19 surge
The Goa government on Monday decided to close schools and colleges till January 26 in the wake of a rise in COVID-19 cases in the coastal state.
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, who chaired the Task Force's meeting on COVID-19 on Monday, told reporters that the Goa government would also impose night curfew in the state.
Goa reported 10.7 per cent COVID-19 positivity rate on Sunday.
Jan 03, 20222:49 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
14 people test positive after attending Bihar CM's Janta Darbar
A total of 14 people including 3 police constables, who were to attend Bihar CM's 'Janta Darbar', tested positive for COVID-19
Jan 03, 20222:01 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Ekta Kapoor tests COVID positive
Ekta Kapoor has tested positive. She has asked everyone who met her to get tested as well. The producer is following all covid related protocols and is in Mumbai home quarantine.
Jan 03, 20221:57 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Third vaccine dose can boost effectiveness against Omicron to 88%
A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can provide up to 88 per cent protection against hospitalisation from infection by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to early results from studies conducted in the UK.
The findings compiled in a report by the UK Health Security Agency (UKSHA) show significantly higher protection provided by third vaccine dose against the highly mutated variant first identified in Botswana and South Africa in November, compared to two doses.
Eric Topol, professor of molecular medicine, and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute in the US noted that vaccine effectiveness drops to 52 per cent against Omicron around six months after taking the second shot of a COVID-19 vaccine.
However, a booster dose substantially increases immunity and lowers the odds of being hospitalised with COVID-19 infection.
Jan 03, 20221:30 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Students at a COVID-19 vaccination centre in Bhopal
Image shows students at a COVID-19 vaccination centre in Bhopal.
Jan 03, 20221:28 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
South Korea reports 2 Omicron-linked deaths
Two deaths in connection with the Omicron variant of Covid-19 were reported in South Korea on Monday. These are reportedly the first deaths in the country linked to the highly transmissible variant.
Health authorities in Gwangju, 329 kM south of Seoul, said two recently deceased coronavirus patients in the city, both in their 90s, have posthumously tested positive for the Omicron variant.
Jan 03, 20221:05 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Hospitalisation figures may better reflect Omicron severity: Fauci
The number of hospitalisations due to the Omicron variant is a better measure to understand its severity than the traditional case-count of new infections, top US infectious disease expert Dr Anthony Fauci has said.
Fauci has joined a growing body of experts who argue that case counts 'don't reflect what they used to', as data suggests Omicron is less severe but more contagious, the Guardian reported.
However, referring to the Omicron surge in the US as a "tsunami", Fauci also cautioned the public not to be fooled by preliminary data suggesting the variant lacks the severity of earlier Covid-19 variants, such as Delta.
Jan 03, 20221:03 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Hybrid mode hearing in Bombay HC from tomorrow
Bombay High Court's principal seat to hear matters through hybrid mode (virtual/physical) from tomorrow
Jan 03, 202212:56 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
India supplies 5 lakh more Covaxin doses to Afghanistan
India has supplied another batch of humanitarian assistance consisting of 5,00,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin to Afghanistan.
Taking to Twitter, Bharat Biotech said, "Today, India supplied the next batch of humanitarian assistance consisting of 5,00,000 doses of COVID vaccine (COVAXIN) to Afghanistan. The same was handed over to Indira Gandhi Hospital, Kabul."
It also informed that another batch of additional 5,00,000 doses would be supplied in the coming weeks.
Jan 03, 202212:51 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Pune: Vaccination drive for around 2.5 lakh children
Vaccination drive for around 2.5 lakh children of Pune
Jan 03, 202212:37 PM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Bihar: 6 test COVID positive after attending CM's Janta Darbar
Six people, who were in Patna to attend Bihar CM's 'Janta Darbar', tested positive for COVID-19, says official
Jan 03, 202212:24 PM (IST)Posted by Shashwat Bhandari
Statewise data of Omicron cases in India in last 24 hours
As Covid cases continue to rise, India recorded 1700 new Omicron cases in the last 24 hours while over 639 people have recovered from the infectious disease. Here's the state-wise look at the data.
Jan 03, 202211:58 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
PIC - Bihar CM Nitish Kumar at a vaccination center in Patna
Image shows Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar looks on as a health worker administers a COVID-19 vaccine to a teenager in Patna
Jan 03, 202211:52 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Several healthcare workers, doctors test COVID positive in Bengal
With the Covid infection spreading fast, the state is facing a major challenge in imparting treatment to the patients because several health workers, including doctors, nurses and support staff in different government hospitals have been infected by the virus.
According to sources in the state health department, most of them either have been under treatment in the hospital itself or are in home isolation forcing the hospital authorities to run the health-care system with a skeleton workforce. The state health department data shows that at least 70 people, including the principal, several doctors and nurses in the National Medical College and Hospital -- one of the premier government hospitals in the Covid healthcare in the state -- are infected by the virus.
Jan 03, 202211:49 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
PICS - Yogi Adityanath at a vaccination center with teenagers
Pictures show Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with teenagers at a vaccination center in Lucknow. India has begun administering COVID-19 vaccines to those between the age group of 15 to 18 years of age, from today.
Jan 03, 202211:42 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
VIDEO: Vaccination of children between 15 to 18 years of age underway in Delhi
Vaccination for children between 15 to 18 years of age underway in Delhi
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Jan 03, 202211:37 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Allahabad HC to work in virtual mode
As Covid cases record an alarming rise in Uttar Pradesh, the Allahabad High Court has decided to function in virtual mode, both at Prayagraj and Lucknow, from Monday.
A meeting of the Administrative Committee of the Allahabad High Court was held on Sunday under the chairmanship of Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal, in which it was decided that hearings will be held only in online mode from January 3 due to rising Covid-19 cases.
Jan 03, 202211:34 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Karnataka govt likely to announce more COVID containment measures
Faced with fresh COVID-19 threats, the Karnataka government is considering more containment measures to control the spread of the virus and the state cabinet is likely decide in this regard, later this week after consulting experts. The government has already imposed containment measures like "night curfew" from 10 PM to 5 AM, since December 28 till January 7 morning, to control the spread.
"We are monitoring both COVID and Omicron situation, it is spreading at a very fast phase in the country, in the state and in neighbouring states, so we need to have a discussion with experts. In this regard I will have a discussion with experts tomorrow evening," Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Monday.
Speaking to reporters, he said, the cabinet during its meeting on Thursday will discuss the situation in the state and the measures that need to be put in place, and decide on certain long term measures.
Jan 03, 202211:32 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Puducherry: Vaccination for children aged 15-18 years
Puducherry CM N Rangasamy launches COVID vaccination for children aged 15-18 from Thillaiyadi Valliammai Government High School in Kataragama
Jan 03, 202211:30 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Omicron a new threat: MK Stalin
Omicron has emerged as a new threat. Everyone should take precautions against the coronavirus. Experts say Omicron causes mild disease in vaccinated persons. I appeal to all families to make sure that everyone in your family above 60 is fully vaccinated, says Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin
Jan 03, 202211:30 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Bihar: Vaccination drive for those between age group of 15-18
Vaccination program for children b/w 15-18yrs of age inaugurated in Bihar
Jan 03, 202211:29 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Only Covaxin approved for beneficiaries aged less than 18 years: Health Ministry
Only Covaxin is approved for beneficiaries aged less than 18 years. Beneficiaries aged 18 & above are eligible for all vaccines. Validations have been put in place in the Co-WIN system to ensure that vaccination is carried out as per government policy: Union Health Ministry
Jan 03, 202211:27 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Jammu: Vaccination for children in the age group of 15-18 years
COVID-19 vaccination for children in the age group of 15-18 years starts in Jammu. Visuals from a private school in the city
Jan 03, 202210:59 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube, video analyst test positive
Flamboyant Mumbai all-rounder Shivam Dube and the team's video analyst have tested positive for COVID-19.
Sairaj Patil has been named as Dube's replacement in a 20-member Mumbai squad.
Jan 03, 202210:57 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
551 COVID vaccination centres designated for children: Kerala health minister
As India started inoculating children between the age group of 15 and 18 on Monday, Kerala designated 551 exclusive vaccination centres for the teens. Speaking to reporters in Thiruvananthapuram, State Health Minister Veena George said, "Out of the 1426 total vaccination centres, 551 centres are exclusive for children. Covaxin doses will be administered to children and we have installed pink board outside all the centres, which are exclusive children. There are over 15 lakh children, who are eligible for COVID-19 jabs in the State."
She further said that the State expects to finish vaccination of children in the next 10 days, adding that the Centre has provided 5 lakh vaccine doses last night and more than 1.40 lakh doses are expected today.
Jan 03, 202210:44 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
VIDEO: India begins vaccinating those between 15-18 years of age
India has begun vaccinating children between the age group of 15 to 18.
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Jan 03, 202210:41 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Bengal: Vaccination begins for children aged 15-18 years
West Bengal: Vaccination begins for children aged 15-18 years at Chetla Girls High School, Kolkata
Jan 03, 202210:25 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Assam CM launches COVID vaccination drive for children
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches COVID vaccination drive for children
Jan 03, 202210:14 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Chandigarh: Vaccination begins for children in the age group of 15 to 18
Chandigarh: Vaccination begins for children in the age group of 15 to 18 years at Govt Model Senior Secondary School, Manimajra
Jan 03, 202210:08 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Revanth Reddy tests positive for COVID-19
Telangana Congress president Revanth Reddy tests positive for COVID-19
Jan 03, 20229:57 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
State-wise Omicron case tally in India
Number of confirmed Omicron cases in India reaches 1,700. Here's the state-wise tally
Jan 03, 20229:55 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Delhi: Vaccination starts for children in age group of 15-18 years
Delhi: Vaccination starts for children in the age group of 15-18 years in Rajkiya Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Laxmi Nagar
Jan 03, 20229:54 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Omicron spreads fast but causes very mild disease: Yogi Adityanath
"Omicron spreads fast but causes very mild disease. The virus has weakened. It is like viral fever but precautions are necessary. However, there is no need to panic." says Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Jan 03, 20229:53 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
COVID vaccination for children aged 15-18 starts in UP
COVID vaccination for children aged 15-18 starts in Uttar Pradesh; visuals from Civil Hospital in Lucknow
Jan 03, 20229:52 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Vaccination for children aged 15-18 years begins in Ahmedabad
Gujarat: Vaccination for children aged 15-18 years begins in Ahmedabad
Jan 03, 20229:51 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
India reports 33,750 fresh COVID cases
India reports 33,750 fresh COVID cases, 10,846 recoveries, and 123 deaths in the last 24 hours
Active cases: 1,45,582
Total recoveries: 3,42,95,407
Death toll: 4,81,893
Total vaccination: 1,45,68,89,306
1,700 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus detected across 23 states, Union Territories so far
1,700 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus detected across 23 states, Union Territories so far: Union health ministry
Jan 03, 20228:36 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Delhi wine shop sealed for flouting COVID norms
A wine shop was sealed by the district administration in Delhi's Malviya Nagar on Sunday for flouting COVID norms.
A complaint regarding the shop not following the COVID appropriate behaviour (CAB) was received on Twitter, following which the shop was sealed by Hauz Khas Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM).
Jan 03, 20228:34 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
John Abraham, wife test COVID positive
Bollywood actor-producer John Abraham and his wife Priya have tested positive for COVID-19 and are currently home quarantined
Jan 03, 20228:31 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
87 doctors test COVID positive at Patna hospital
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Jan 03, 20228:11 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
28 fresh virus cases in Agra
Twenty-eight new cases of coronavirus were reported here on Sunday, taking the district’s infection tally to 25,833, according to the data released by the administration. So far, 458 people have died from the infection in the district, which currently has 57 active cases.
According to the data, samples of 4,363 people were taken, of which 28 tested positive in the past 24 hours.
Till now, 25,317 people have recovered from the infection.
Jan 03, 20228:07 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Brazil health agency confirms COVID-19 cases in cruise ship
Passengers on the cruise ship MSC Preziosa had to wait more than six hours to disembark at Rio de Janeiro Sunday due to an inspection by Brazilian health authorities that confirmed 28 cases of COVID-19 on board -- 26 passengers and two crew members.
Rio's health secretariat said in a statement that among those who tested positive, people living in Rio or the nearby region can quarantine themselves at home.
Others must first isolate in hotels, and there was no information provided about who would pay for the costs.
Jan 03, 20228:02 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
China reports 101 new COVID-19 cases
China on Sunday reported 101 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Monday. Of the new local cases, 92 were reported in Shaanxi, and nine were reported in Zhejiang.
No new suspected cases or new deaths from COVID-19 were reported.
Jan 03, 20228:00 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
VIDEO: Vaccination drive for 15-18 age group begins today
COVID-19 vaccination drive for beneficiaries in the age bracket of 15-18 years is scheduled to begin from Monday across the country.
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Jan 03, 20227:56 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
No tokens to be issued in Kolkata Metro starting today
In a bid to contain the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kolkata Metro has temporarily suspended the issuance of tokens with effect from January 3. As per an order dated January 2, the West Bengal government has notified certain restrictions and relaxations in terms of the provision under Disaster Management Act 2005.
Accordingly, Metro Railway, Kolkata is going to temporarily suspend the issuance of tokens from January 3 (Monday) till further notice in order to operate with 50 per cent capacity as per usual operational time.
Following this order, only Smart Card holders will be able to travel in the Metro as the Metro counter will only issue Smart Cards and the cardholders will be able to recharge their cards like before.
Jan 03, 20227:50 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Amsterdam police arrest 30 people at anti-lockdown demonstration
Over two dozen people were arrested in Amsterdam during a protest against COVID-19 restrictions; four law enforcement officers were injured, the Dutch police informs.
Thousands of Dutch protesters, unhappy with the new COVID-19 lockdown, defied a ban on gatherings on Sunday and organized a demonstration in Museum Square despite an order from Mayor Femke Halsema who declared the area off-limits to the public.
The Dutch police said in a statement after the protest that, at the mayor's request, law enforcement officers intervened and "a total of 30 suspects were arrested."
Jan 03, 20227:37 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Israel approves 4th COVID-19 vaccine shot for people over 60
Israel has approved a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose for people over 60 years old and medical staff, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Sunday. In a televised press conference, Bennett said that the fourth dose of the vaccine, developed by Pfizer, was approved by the country's Health Ministry for people over 60 and medical personnel who received the third dose at least four months ago.
Jan 03, 20227:35 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Rajasthan imposes fresh curbs amid the Covid surge
The Rajasthan government has announced fresh restrictions in the wake of COVID-19 cases
Chhattisgarh reports 290 new cases; active caseload at 1,273, positivity rate at 1.81%
Jan 03, 20227:33 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Bengal: Belur Math to remain closed until further notification
Belur Math in West Bengal will remain closed for devotees and visitors until further notification, in view of the COVID restrictions
Jan 03, 20227:32 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
Karnataka CM orders officials to be extra vigilant
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has ordered officials to be extra vigilant amid the rising cases of COVID-19.
In a statement, he said, "I've directed officials to be extra vigilant in districts like Belagavi, Vijayapura bordering Maharashtra, where cases are witnessing a surge. People should follow guidelines and avoid creating a situation that may force govt to impose lockdown."
Jan 03, 20227:29 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
COVID-19: Vaccination of children aged 15-18 years to begin from today
The vaccination drive for those between the age group of 15-18 years will begin from today. In accordance with the prime minister's announcement, the Centre had sent across a set of instructions to states for the drive.
Mizoram reports 152 new cases; Active caseload at 1,732, positivity rate at 23.40%
Jan 03, 20227:02 AM (IST)Posted by Vani Mehrotra
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III tests COVID-19 positive
US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III has tested positive for COVID-19. Taking to Twitter, Lloyd said, "I tested positive this morning for COVID-19. I requested the test today after exhibiting symptoms while at home on leave. My symptoms are mild, and I am following my physician’s directions."