Coronavirus | Let States decide on designating zones, says Puducherry CM
4 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Let States decide on designating zones, says Puducherry CM

The Hindu  

If one person tests positive for COVID-19 in a particular area of a neighbourhood, the entire neighborhood should not be sealed for 28 days, Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy said on Sunday. “For one person who has been affected by the disease, is it fair to turn the entire neighbourhood into a containment zone?” Mr. Narayanasamy asked, speaking to The Hindu over phone. On May 7, the Puducherry Chief Minister wrote to Mr. Modi and asked the Centre to leave it to the States to designate Red, Orange and Green zones. ‘A small State’ In his letter to the Prime Minister, he argued that for a small State like Puducherry, “it is impossible to create more containment zones and paralyse the economy”.

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Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid
2 years ago

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid

Hindustan Times  

India has issued an advisory to check spread of Covid-19, which includes random sampling of 2 per cent of foreign passengers, a rule that comes into effect on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya - both of whom held separate review meetings this week - have reiterated that the pandemic is not …

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

Bengaluru in red zone! Strict COVID curbs before 7 Jan. Details here
3 years ago

Bengaluru in red zone! Strict COVID curbs before 7 Jan. Details here

Live Mint  

Bengaluru is in the Red Zone, a Karnataka minister sounded an alarm over the sudden spike in daily COVID cases and further noted that ‘People's lives can be saved if more restrictions are imposed in the city.’ Stating that an atmosphere of third wave is already built in the country, Karnataka Revenue Minister R Ashoka today said, as qouted by …

Coronavirus Updates: Karnataka Lifts Night Curfew as Covid Graph Dips; Odisha, Andhra Pradesh See Lowest Cases in Months
3 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Karnataka Lifts Night Curfew as Covid Graph Dips; Odisha, Andhra Pradesh See Lowest Cases in Months

News 18  

Coronavirus Updates: No Covid vaccination will take place in Mumbai between November 4 and 7 owing to Diwali festivities, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said. A White House aide who accompanied Joe Biden to international summits in Europe last week tested positive for coronavirus infection in the rapid test, while reports for the RT-PCR tests are still awaited, Bloomberg reported. The …

Kerala govt plans setting up micro-containment zones to fight Covid-19 surge
3 years, 5 months ago

Kerala govt plans setting up micro-containment zones to fight Covid-19 surge

India Today  

The Kerala government has issued fresh orders on containment measures amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in the state. COVID-19 SURGE IN KERALA Kerala reported 20,772 new cases of coronavirus on Friday, taking the total active case tally in the state to 1,60,824. COMPLETE WEEKEND LOCKDOWN IN KERALA The Kerala government has decided to impose a complete weekend lockdown on …

Covid LIVE: Pfizer very close to agreement with govt, says AIIMS chief
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid LIVE: Pfizer very close to agreement with govt, says AIIMS chief

Business Standard  

Corona updates: A day after reporting less than 50,000 fresh cases, India has now recorded 50,848 in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total coronavirus caseload past the 30-million mark. India’s gene-sequencing consortia has classified the new Delta-plus mutation of coronavirus as a variant of concern, following 22 cases being reported across three states — Maharashtra, Kerala, and Madhya …

Some states extend lockdowns, others relax curbs as India witnesses drop in Covid cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Some states extend lockdowns, others relax curbs as India witnesses drop in Covid cases

India Today  

India has been witnessing a steady decline in daily new confirmed cases of Covid-19. Here's a look at how other states/UTs are unlocking: New Delhi In a press conference, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said places of worship in the national capital will be permitted to reopen starting Monday but visitors will not be allowed for now. State-run liquor outlets and …

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh

Firstpost  

10:57 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Latest Updates Jharkhand facing vaccine shortage, 3 days’ stock left for 18-44 group: CM Hitting out at the Centre, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Monday that the state was facing a severe shortage of COVID vaccines and has barely two-three days of shots for the 18-44 age group left in its stock. …

Coronavirus | Most of India should remain locked down for 6-8 weeks: ICMR chief
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Most of India should remain locked down for 6-8 weeks: ICMR chief

The Hindu  

The head of the main Indian health agency responding to the coronavirus has said districts reporting a high number of infections should remain locked down for another six to eight weeks to control the spread of the rampaging disease. That won’t happen in six-eight weeks, clearly,” Dr. Bhargava said in an interview at the New Delhi headquarters of the ICMR, …

With 3.23 lakh new Covid-19 cases India sees slight dip, 2,771 deaths reported | 10 points
3 years, 8 months ago

With 3.23 lakh new Covid-19 cases India sees slight dip, 2,771 deaths reported | 10 points

India Today  

In a slight drop in the coronavirus cases and deaths due to the infection, India on Tuesday registered over 3.23 lakh cases and 2,771 fatalities, pushing the caseload and death toll to 1.76 crore and 1.97 lakh, respectively. Five states have added 47.67 per cent to the new Covid-19 cases, with Maharashtra alone contributing 15.07 per cent in the new …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says 'corona curfew' helping stabilise Covid-19 case positivity rate in Madhya Pradesh
3 years, 8 months ago

Shivraj Singh Chouhan says 'corona curfew' helping stabilise Covid-19 case positivity rate in Madhya Pradesh

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday said the 'corona curfew' imposed in the state had stabilised coronavirus positivity rates. Shivraj Singh Chouhan said his government was developing a mechanism to control infection at the micro-level by declaring containment zones. There is a need to identify more areas with high infection rate at the district level," Chouhan said …

India’s Maharashtra tightens COVID curbs as hospitals struggle
3 years, 8 months ago

India’s Maharashtra tightens COVID curbs as hospitals struggle

Al Jazeera  

Maharashtra state and its capital Mumbai are the current epicentre of the country’s infection spike. India’s Maharashtra state has announced tighter coronavirus restrictions including in the regional capital, Mumbai, as infections surge and oxygen supplies run short. The new measures follow Maharashtra’s move to impose a state-wide weekend lockdown that confined the state’s 125 million people to their homes until …

India’s Maharashtra considers total lockdown as COVID cases rise
3 years, 9 months ago

India’s Maharashtra considers total lockdown as COVID cases rise

Al Jazeera  

India’s richest state has tightened travel restrictions and imposed night curfews as it reported 40,414 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, almost two-thirds of the national total. India’s richest state, Maharashtra, is considering imposing a strict lockdown this week after recording the highest one-day jump in coronavirus infections of any Indian state since last March, officials said. Maharashtra tightened travel restrictions …

Coronavirus spreading from Maharashtra's metros to smaller cities
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus spreading from Maharashtra's metros to smaller cities

India Today  

Maharashtra is making headlines for the rising number of coronavirus cases even as Health Minister Rajesh Tope has said that the state would soon manage to bend the curve. Nanded: Total coronavirus cases: 27,639 Recovered patients: 22878 Deaths: 697 Active cases: 4059 Seeing the rapid rise in Covid-19 cases the Nanded district, the administration has decided to close all hotels, …

'Worried about Maharashtra, don't take this virus granted': Centre on rising Covid cases in state
3 years, 9 months ago

'Worried about Maharashtra, don't take this virus granted': Centre on rising Covid cases in state

India TV News  

The Centre on Thursday raised concerns over the rapidly rising cases of coronavirus in a few states, particularly in Maharashtra. Referring to the lockdown imposed in Nagpur in view of the rising cases, NITI Aayog member V K Paul said, "We are reaching a situation where these approaches are being brought back." If we have to remain free of this …

Coronavirus | Five States see upsurge in COVID-19 cases
3 years, 10 months ago

Coronavirus | Five States see upsurge in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat are witnessing an upsurge in daily new COVID-19 cases and the Central government has advised these States to be cautious about the rising numbers. Two States — Maharashtra and Kerala — alone account for 67.84% of total active cases, said the Ministry. India has also reported the recovery of 12,464 patients in the …

Fresh Lockdown In Amravati From Feb 20 As Maharashtra Covid-19 Tally On The Rise; Curbs Announced In Yavatmal
3 years, 10 months ago

Fresh Lockdown In Amravati From Feb 20 As Maharashtra Covid-19 Tally On The Rise; Curbs Announced In Yavatmal

ABP News  

Amravati: In the view of surging Coronavirus cases in several districts of Maharashtra, a fresh lockdown has been announced in Amravati district from Saturday 8 pm to Monday 7 am. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Maharashtra | "Owing to rising cases, lockdown declared in Amravati District from Saturday 8pm to Monday 7 am": Shelesh Naval, District Collector, Amravati <a href="https://t.co/iTIIWxXKnu" rel='nofollow'>pic.twitter.com/iTIIWxXKnu</a></p>— ANI …

Mumbai: ’Follow COVID-19 rules, else there will be another lockdown,’ says BMC mayor
3 years, 10 months ago

Mumbai: ’Follow COVID-19 rules, else there will be another lockdown,’ says BMC mayor

Live Mint  

Stating concerns about rising number of coronavirus cases in the finance capital, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Friday that another lockdown may be reimposed in Mumbai if people do not abide by COVID-19 norms. People must take precautions else we'd head towards another lockdown," Pednekar said, according to news agency ANI. In view of the recent spurt …

Coronavirus | Number of mutant variant cases in India goes up to 29
4 years ago

Coronavirus | Number of mutant variant cases in India goes up to 29

The Hindu  

Four more cases of the mutant strain COVID-19 virus were detected in the country on Friday, taking the total number of those affected by it to 29, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. Out of the four cases, three were found in Bengaluru, while one was detected in Hyderabad, said a senior Health Ministry official. “As per protocol, all …

Amid fears of new coronavirus variant, MHA says strict COVID-19 guidelines to be followed till 31 Jan
4 years ago

Amid fears of new coronavirus variant, MHA says strict COVID-19 guidelines to be followed till 31 Jan

Firstpost  

The MHA in a statement said that containment zones need to continue to be demarcated carefully and asked states and UTs to actively support central authorities in the preparations for an expected vaccination drive New Delhi: The Centre on Monday maintained the COVID-19 restrictions on various activities, noting that while there has been a continuous decline in active cases in …

Coronavirus India lockdown day 243 updates | November 24, 2020
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus India lockdown day 243 updates | November 24, 2020

The Hindu  

The Serum Institute of India, the world’s largest manufacturer of vaccines by volume, will first focus on supplying AstraZeneca Plc’s COVID-19 vaccine to Indians before distributing it to other countries, Chief Executive Adar Poonawalla said on Monday. According to an official statement, Mr Thackeray made the remarks during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting via video conferencing with chief ministers of …

Covid-19: SC asks 4 states to submit status report on steps to tackle worsening situation
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19: SC asks 4 states to submit status report on steps to tackle worsening situation

India Today  

The Supreme Court on Monday sought an affidavit from the governments of four states -- Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Assam -- on the steps taken by them to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. The apex court has asked all the states to file status reports on steps they have taken, steps intended to be taken and help needed from Centre …

Cannot rule out possibility of a second wave of Covid-19 during winters: NITI Aayog’s VK Paul
4 years, 2 months ago

Cannot rule out possibility of a second wave of Covid-19 during winters: NITI Aayog’s VK Paul

Hindustan Times  

NITI Aayog member VK Paul said on Sunday the number of new cases of the coronavirus disease and related deaths have gone down across the country in the last three weeks but the possibility of a second wave of infections during the winter season cannot be ruled out, according to news agency PTI. Paul, who heads the National Expert Group …

Coronavirus | As COVID-19 cases surge, Centre rushes teams to 5 States
4 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus | As COVID-19 cases surge, Centre rushes teams to 5 States

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry on Friday deputed teams to Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal, which have been reporting a surge in the number of new COVID-19 cases in recent days. A Ministry release said the teams would support the States’ efforts towards strengthening containment, surveillance, testing, infection prevention and control measures, and efficient clinical management of the positive …

COVID-19: Jammu and Kashmir classifies districts into red, orange, green zones
4 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: Jammu and Kashmir classifies districts into red, orange, green zones

India TV News  

The government has classified all districts of Jammu and Kashmir excluding the Kishtwar district in Jammu division as orange zones following the assessment of the Covid-19 situation in the Union Territory. "The categorisation of districts into red, orange and green zones will be followed for the purpose of implementation of permitted activities in the respective districts as per a separate …

At least 48% of COVID-19 deaths from 25 districts in 8 states, 15 in Maharashtra alone, says health ministry
4 years, 3 months ago

At least 48% of COVID-19 deaths from 25 districts in 8 states, 15 in Maharashtra alone, says health ministry

Firstpost  

Ten states, including Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and UP, account for 77% of the active COVID-19 cases, said Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan New Delhi: About 48 percent of the COVID-19 deaths in the country have been reported from 25 districts in eight states, of which 15 districts are in Maharashtra alone, the Health ministry said on Tuesday. “Of these …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 189 updates | October 1, 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 189 updates | October 1, 2020

The Hindu  

Cinema halls, entertainment parks, swimming pools for sportspersons — these are some of the establishments that would be allowed to reopen under 'Unlock 5'. Here are the latest updates: New Delhi Immunity for lesser time, change in ‘virulence’ of virus, say experts on September sero-survey results The latest survey on prevalence of antibodies to COVID-19 among people in Delhi has …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 186 updates | September 28, 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 186 updates | September 28, 2020

The Hindu  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Sunday cautioned that the Indian Council of Medical Research’s COVID-19 first sero-survey should not create a sense of complacency in people with regard to the virus. - PTI 5.20 pm | Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh reports 58 more COVID-19 deaths, 3,838 fresh cases The COVID-19 death toll in Uttar Pradesh rose to 5,652 on …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 184 updates | September 26, 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 184 updates | September 26, 2020

The Hindu  

India has recorded a high of nearly 15 lakh COVID-19 tests in a day, according to a release issued by the Union Health Ministry on Friday. 7.45 pm | Rajasthan Rajasthan records 2,045 fresh COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths Rajasthan reported 2,045 fresh coronavirus cases on Saturday while the State’s death toll due to the infection rose to 1,426 with 14 …

The Latest: India records nearly 87,000 new virus cases
4 years, 3 months ago

The Latest: India records nearly 87,000 new virus cases

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NEW DELHI — India has …

Coronavirus: What is second wave of pandemic and has Covid-19 hit that stage in India?
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus: What is second wave of pandemic and has Covid-19 hit that stage in India?

India Today  

Pandemics are known to have multiple waves before they die down. With many states in India recording sudden spikes in fresh cases of Covid-19 in recent days after showing signs of relent, the second wave of Covid-19 has been in focus in conversations about the coronavirus pandemic. For example, August 3, 10, 17 and 24 have reported minimum number of …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 147 live updates | Tamil Nadu’s case tally nears 3,50,000-mark; death toll crosses 6,000
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 147 live updates | Tamil Nadu’s case tally nears 3,50,000-mark; death toll crosses 6,000

The Hindu  

The National Expert Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Administration met leading domestic vaccine manufactures — Serum Institute of India, Bharat Biotech, Zydus Cadila, Gennova Biopharmaceuticals and Biological E — in New Delhi on Monday. — PTI 5:45 p.m. | Mumbai Dharavi's coronavirus case tally rises to 2,676: BMC Number of Coronavirus cases in Mumbai’s Dharavi area has risen to 2,676 after …

Andhra remains largest contributor of Covid cases in India
4 years, 5 months ago

Andhra remains largest contributor of Covid cases in India

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh has continued to be the largest contributor of Coronavirus infections in the country, by registering 10,093 new cases on Wednesday. The state government has carried out 34,083 tests per million population and has registered Covid-19 positive rate at 6.61 against the national average of 8.63. Among new infections, East Godavari has topped the list by registering the …

COVID-19 Unlock 3.0 in India: Night curfew lifted, gyms to open from 5 Aug; lockdown till 31 Aug in containment zones
4 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19 Unlock 3.0 in India: Night curfew lifted, gyms to open from 5 Aug; lockdown till 31 Aug in containment zones

Firstpost  

The new guidelines were announced even as India’s COVID-19 cases crossed 15 lakh with over 48,000 new cases and 768 deaths reported on Wednesday. Under the new guidelines, lockdown in containment zones has been extended till 31 August while more activities have been allowed outside these areas. What is allowed: Night curfew has been lifted and yoga, gyms will be …

July 28 coronavirus news
4 years, 5 months ago

July 28 coronavirus news

CNN  

White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx listens to President Donald Trump speak during a news conference about his administration's response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic at the White House on July 23 in Washington. Drew Angerer/Getty Images White House coronavirus task force coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx on Tuesday provided some dire warnings for states that are in …

May impose restrictions in four districts, including Gurugram: Haryana minister
4 years, 5 months ago

May impose restrictions in four districts, including Gurugram: Haryana minister

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In the wake of rising coronavirus cases, Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Tuesday said the state government is thinking of imposing certain restrictions in four districts bordering Delhi. Haryana on Monday reported seven more coronavirus deaths, pushing the toll to 308, while 689 fresh cases raised the state's infection tally to 21,929, according to a health department …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 109 updates | July 11, 2020
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 109 updates | July 11, 2020

The Hindu  

A novel coronavirus vaccine will take at least 12 months to be commercially available and a realistic deadline for it would be some time next year, a group of government officials informed the Parliamentary Panel on Science and Technology headed by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh at a meeting held in the Parliament House complex on Friday. Here are the latest …

In Pictures: Coronavirus cases hit a new high in India
4 years, 6 months ago

In Pictures: Coronavirus cases hit a new high in India

Al Jazeera  

India has reported a new daily record of nearly 20,000 new infections as several Indian states reimpose partial or full lockdowns to stem the spread of the coronavirus. India’s health ministry recorded 548,318 COVID-19 cases as of Monday, a jump of nearly 100,000 cases in a week in the world’s fourth worst-hit country after the United States, Brazil and Russia. …

Maharashtra: More relaxations of Covid-related restrictions expected after 30 June
4 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra: More relaxations of Covid-related restrictions expected after 30 June

Hindustan Times  

With the first phase of the Maharashtra government’s Mission Begin Again set to end on June 30, the relaxation of more Covid-19-related restrictions can be expected in the state from next month. The government formed a transport task force on Tuesday to look into resolving issues affecting public transport, which has seen minimal easing in the first phase of the …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 86 updates | June 18, 2020
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 86 updates | June 18, 2020

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday asked States to make full use of the expanded COVID-19 testing capacity and saving lives a top priority. — Nikhil New Delhi Vardhan launches India’s first mobile laboratory for coronavirus testing Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan on June 18 launched the country’s first mobile laboratory for coronavirus testing that can be deployed …

Coronavirus | India to witness COVID-19 peak in mid-November, says ICMR study
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | India to witness COVID-19 peak in mid-November, says ICMR study

The Hindu  

The peak stage of COVID-19 in India has been delayed by the eight-week lockdown and has strengthened public health measures, and it may now arrive around mid-November when a paucity of isolation and ICU beds and ventilators can arise, a study says. Interactive map of confirmed coronavirus cases in India | State-wise tracker for coronavirus cases, deaths and testing rates …

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 82 updates | June 14, 2020
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus India lockdown Day 82 updates | June 14, 2020

The Hindu  

India’s COVID-19 death toll crossed the 9,000-mark on June 13 with a record daily increase making it the world’s ninth worst hit nation in terms of fatalities, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed steps to contain the pandemic in areas where large numbers of cases are being detected. 6.45 p.m. | New Delhi Remdesivir, convalescent plasma use based on limited …

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Chief medical superintendent in UP's Ambedkar Nagar district succumbs to COVID-19; state reports 389 new cases today
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Outbreak Updates: Chief medical superintendent in UP's Ambedkar Nagar district succumbs to COVID-19; state reports 389 new cases today

Firstpost  

11:20 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Pandemic Latest Updates In poor regions, easing virus lockdowns brings new risks As many countries gingerly start lifting their lockdown measures, experts worry that a further surge of the coronavirus in under-developed regions with shaky health systems could undermine efforts to halt the pandemic, and they say more realistic options are needed. Brazil, Mexico, …

As India reopens, one state outnumbers China in coronavirus cases
4 years, 7 months ago

As India reopens, one state outnumbers China in coronavirus cases

Al Jazeera  

As India begins to reopen more public spaces after a 10-week lockdown, its western state of Maharashtra has crossed a grim milestone by having more coronavirus cases than China. India’s health ministry on Monday said Maharashtra – the country’s most industrialised state – now has a total of 85,975 coronavirus cases, including more than 3,000 deaths. #Maharashtra pic.twitter.com/43ov1KKUgI — ANI …

How India's Covid-19 map changed from green to red in two months
4 years, 7 months ago

How India's Covid-19 map changed from green to red in two months

India Today  

Most districts in India which were free of coronavirus in the beginning of April have reported at least 50 cases two months later. Over the past two months, the number of coronavirus-free districts or green districts has shrunk from 498 to 64 a decrease of 87 per cent. The five worst-affected districts of Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Thane and Pune among …

Four lockdowns later, how do states fare in flattening the Covid-19 curve?
4 years, 7 months ago

Four lockdowns later, how do states fare in flattening the Covid-19 curve?

India Today  

India crossed the 2 lakh-mark in coronavirus cases on June 3, recording more than 8,000 new cases every day for the last four days. In the last one week, coronavirus cases in India doubled every 15 days. In the last one week, it added 2,379 cases, and at this speed, coronavirus cases will double every 27 days. At this speed, …

No respite from corona menace as cases near 2 lakh mark
4 years, 7 months ago

No respite from corona menace as cases near 2 lakh mark

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: While Day 1 of Unlock 1 saw more economic activities picking up, there remained palpable fear among people in big cities like Delhi where the number of coronavirus cases have gone up substantially. According to union health ministry update on Tuesday, there were 8,171 new infections and 204 deaths as overall cases went up to 1,98,706. Health experts …

India cautiously opens up even as coronavirus cases rise
4 years, 7 months ago

India cautiously opens up even as coronavirus cases rise

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — More states opened up and crowds of commuters trickled onto the roads in many of India’s cities on Monday as a three-phase plan to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown began despite an upward trend in new infections. In Prayagraj, a city in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state, hundreds of Hindu devotees took a dip in the sacred …

Asia Today: India to allow reopenings in some areas
4 years, 7 months ago

Asia Today: India to allow reopenings in some areas

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India is extending its lockdown in containment zones until June 30 but will allow economic activities to restart outside these areas even though coronavirus cases continue to rise in major cities. India, which started easing lockdown restrictions earlier this month, has confirmed 173,763 cases of the coronavirus, including 4,971 deaths. In other developments in the Asia-Pacific region: …

Coronavirus lockdown | Government eases a slew of restrictions; malls, religious places to open
4 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus lockdown | Government eases a slew of restrictions; malls, religious places to open

The Hindu  

As Lockdown 4.0 comes to an end, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued new guidelines called Unlock 1.0 allowing malls, restaurants, religious places to open in all areas except containment zones from June 8. The grading of areas in red, orange and green zones is no longer in force but State government could identify buffer zones outside containment zones and …

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