India records 3,57,229 new COVID cases; 3,449 deaths in past 24 hours
India | May 04, 2021 9:40 ISTAccording to the ICMR, 29,16,47,037 samples have been tested up to May 2 with 15,04,698 samples being tested on Sunday.
According to the ICMR, 29,16,47,037 samples have been tested up to May 2 with 15,04,698 samples being tested on Sunday.
As the second wave of coronavirus continues to engulf several parts of the country, the Centre on Monday said some states are showing very early signs of plateauing in daily new COVID-19 cases, while some remain a cause of concern. Addressing a news briefing, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said 13 states, including Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Punjab, are showing early signs of plateauing, while states like Bihar, Rajasthan, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and West Bengal are showing an increasing trend in daily cases.
As the second wave of coronavirus continues to engulf several parts of the country, the Centre on Monday said some states are showing very early signs of plateauing in daily new COVID-19 cases, while some remain a cause of concern.
State Bank of India has tied with various hospitals for the vaccination of its employees. It has decided to bear the cost of vaccination for its employees and their dependent family members.
Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court on Sunday asked the Delhi government to file a reply to a Centre's plea seeking recall of a court order to supply the entire oxygen allocated to the national capital by "whatever means" to treat COVID-19 patients or face contempt.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1, 59,92,271, while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.10 per cent.
India reported more than 66 lakh coronavirus cases in April, making it the worst month of the pandemic, and the total number of new cases recorded during the month is equivalent to what was earlier witnessed in over six months, showing the enormity of the second wave of COVID-19.
Smith explained that in a surge, there’s a lag time between when people are infected, when they become sick and when they may need care.
The Supreme Court has ordered no clampdown on information if citizens communicate their grievances pertaining to Covid-19 treatment on social media.
A Super Galaxy military transporter carrying medical supplies -- over 400 oxygen cylinders, 10 lakh rapid coronavirus test kits and other equipment, landed at Delhi airport.
General MM Naravane apprised PM Modi that Army is opening up its hospitals for civilans wherever possible. He also added that citizens can approach their nearest army hospitals.
The Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs has issued a Level 4 travel advisory. It is the highest travel advisory issued by the country.
A total of 1,50,86,878 recoveries have been reported so far. The total death toll stands at 2,04,832 with 30,84,814 active cases. A total of 15,00,20,648 people have been vaccinated so far.
Last week another global rating agency Fitch had projected India's economic growth in current fiscal at 12.8 per cent, while Moody's Investors Service had earlier this month said that the second wave of COVID infections presents a risk to India's growth forecast, but a double digit GDP growth is likely in 2021.
Covid-19 vaccination drive for those above 18 will not begin from May 1 in Maharashtra. The government, however, said that it will provide vaccine free of cost to all
India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals in several states are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.
Goa Lockdown News: Goa government has announced a complete lockdown in the state from Thursday evening.
India now has nearly 3 million active cases. India has been reporting over 300,000 cases daily for almost a week now.
The head of the World Health Organisation is calling the recent surge in coronavirus in India “beyond heartbreaking” and says the UN agency has dispatched critical supplies to the subcontinent, including thousands of portable oxygen machines that help patients breathe.
The Chhattisgarh government has extended the lockdown imposed in 14 districts of the state as Covid-19 cases continue to rise.
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