Lockdown in Mumbai if daily Covid cases...: Mayor Kishori Pednekar
2 years, 11 months ago

Lockdown in Mumbai if daily Covid cases...: Mayor Kishori Pednekar

India TV News  

Amid a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases in Mumbai, including the Omicron variant, the government has hinted at imposing a lockdown to flatten the curve. According to Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar, lockdown will be imposed in the metropolis if daily Covid cases cross 20,000-mark. Mumbai reported 8,082 Covid-19 cases on Monday, the highest daily count since April 18, 2021, taking the caseload beyond the 8-lakh mark, while two more patients succumbed to the infection, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. "We will have to impose lockdown in Mumbai if daily COVID cases cross the 20,000-mark," Kishori Pednekar said. As cases are rising steadily, the Mumbai civic body on Monday decided to shut schools of all mediums for classes 1 to 9 and 11 till January 31.

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Mumbai: What is causing the recent COVID surge? Taskforce official answers
2 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai: What is causing the recent COVID surge? Taskforce official answers

Live Mint  

With Mumbai witnessing another sharp surge in new COVID cases, a Maharashtra task force official pointed out that the trends show that the recent coronavirus wave in the city is driven by mild Omicron variants. Maharashtra on Wednesday recorded 1,081 fresh COVID-19 cases, of which Mumbai logged 739 fresh infections. After Mumbai civic body released today's COVID tally for the …

Mumbai Covid cases jump to 739 today, positivity rate at 8.4%
2 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai Covid cases jump to 739 today, positivity rate at 8.4%

Live Mint  

Maharashtra capital Mumbai on Wednesday witnessed 739 fresh Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, highest since 1 February. Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has asked civic officials to ramp up coronavirus testing immediately on a war-footing and keep the staff of jumbo field hospitals on alert in the wake of a "tremendous" rise in fresh Covid-19 cases in the …

For fifth consecutive day, Mumbai records Covid-19 cases above 300; active tally reaches 2,238
2 years, 6 months ago

For fifth consecutive day, Mumbai records Covid-19 cases above 300; active tally reaches 2,238

India Today  

Witnessing an upward trend in the number of Covid infections, Mumbai on Monday reported 318 fresh Covid-19 cases, making it the fifth day in a row that the city recorded over 300 new cases. HOSPITALIZATIONS UP BY 231 PERCENT IN MAY The intensive care units in Mumbai are also witnessing a surge in admissions with the recent spike in Covid-19 …

Covid hospitalisations up by 231% in May in Mumbai
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid hospitalisations up by 231% in May in Mumbai

India Today  

The intensive care units in Mumbai have again started seeing an upwards trend in admissions with the recent spike in Covid-19 cases. COVID-RELATED RESTRICTIONS Last week, cabinet minister Aslam Shaikh said that Maharashtra will impose another lockdown if Covid cases continue to surge and exceed the 1,000-mark in the state. COVID-19 CASES IN MUMBAI Mumbai on Monday reported 318 Covid-19 …

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike

India Today  

The Covid-19 graph is once again on an upward trajectory in Maharashtra. In light of the rising number of daily infections and the first reported cases of Omicron sub-variants in the past few days, the state health department has issued orders for increased Covid testing. Here’s a look at the Covid-19 count over the last three days: Date Mumbai Maharashtra …

Mumbai’s case positivity exceeds 1%, first time since February
2 years, 8 months ago

Mumbai’s case positivity exceeds 1%, first time since February

Hindustan Times  

The city’s daily test positivity rate crossed 1% on Wednesday, first time in more than two months, with 98 fresh Covid-19 cases taking the total tally to 10,58,060. “There is a minor spike in the daily cases and this is happening due to community transmission which is the result of people not following Covid appropriate behaviour in the city,” Dr …

Maharashtra logs 162 new Covid cases as fresh infections rise for second straight day
2 years, 8 months ago

Maharashtra logs 162 new Covid cases as fresh infections rise for second straight day

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra witnessed a rise in its daily Covid-19 cases for a second straight day on Wednesday, with as many as 162 people testing positive for the infection, pushing the cumulative tally to 7,876,203, a health department bulletin showed. Maharashtra records 162 new Covid-19 cases and zero deaths Also, a day after there were three fresh fatalities, Wednesday’s daily toll stood …

Covid-19: Home quarantine cases down by 71 per cent in Mumbai
2 years, 10 months ago

Covid-19: Home quarantine cases down by 71 per cent in Mumbai

India Today  

In the last 12 days, the cases of home quarantine have dropped by 71 per cent in Mumbai. While the home quarantine cases for Covid-19 have come down, there has not been a significant drop in institutional quarantine. The state officials have credited the awareness amongst citizens, strict Covid-19 restrictions and the vaccination drive for the drop in home quarantine …

At 1,857 Cases, Mumbai Sees Significant Dip in Daily Covid Tally; Delhi Reports 5,760 Infections
2 years, 10 months ago

At 1,857 Cases, Mumbai Sees Significant Dip in Daily Covid Tally; Delhi Reports 5,760 Infections

News 18  

Mumbai reported under-2,000 new coronavirus cases at 1,857, down by 693 from the previous day and the lowest daily count in nearly a month. Meanwhile, the Omicron variant has moved the Covid-19 pandemic into a new phase and could bring it to an end in Europe, the WHO Europe director said Sunday. “It’s plausible that the region is moving towards …

Daily Covid cases fall just 1.6% in a week as Omicron curve begins to level off
2 years, 11 months ago

Daily Covid cases fall just 1.6% in a week as Omicron curve begins to level off

Daily Mail  

Britain's daily Covid cases fell by a single percent in a week today in an early hint that the recent dramatic plunge in Omicron might be starting to level off. Despite today's slowing, official data shows Covid outbreaks fell in all of England's 150 local authorities last week. ‹ Slide me › Covid outbreaks fell in all of England's 150 …

Omicron variant updates: J&K, Kerala, Gujarat report record high fresh Covid-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron variant updates: J&K, Kerala, Gujarat report record high fresh Covid-19 cases

India TV News  

The Kerala government on Thursday imposed fresh restrictions in the state as a preventive measure to contain the rising number of COVID-19 cases. A high-level COVID review meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan virtually from the United States, decided that only essential services should be allowed on the next two Sundays --January 23 and 30. The decision comes in …

Cannot rule out further surge in Maha, say experts as Mumbai breaches 1 million mark
2 years, 11 months ago

Cannot rule out further surge in Maha, say experts as Mumbai breaches 1 million mark

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai Maharashtra on Monday added 31,111 new Covid-19 cases, the drop can be attributed to a lower number of tests done in the last 24 hours. Experts said the next two weeks will be crucial in the state’s battle against the third wave of Covid-19 as the state could see a rise in cases due to the spread of the …

Delhi weekend curfew, restrictions helped mitigate Covid spread: Satyendar Jain
2 years, 11 months ago

Delhi weekend curfew, restrictions helped mitigate Covid spread: Satyendar Jain

India Today  

With daily Covid-19 cases on a downward trajectory in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the weekend curfew and preemptive restrictions helped in curbing the spread of the virus. Delhi reported 20,718 cases and 30 fatalities on the preceding day, while the positivity rate stood at 30.64 per cent. Today, up to 17,000 cases would be registered …

Omicron Updates: Maha Reports 42,462 New Infections; Delhi Sees Dip in Daily Tally With 20,718 Cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron Updates: Maha Reports 42,462 New Infections; Delhi Sees Dip in Daily Tally With 20,718 Cases

News 18  

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain on Saturday said that the peak of the third wave has arrived in the national capital. Daily Covid-19 cases dropped sharply in Delhi and Mumbai on Friday as India recorded a slight dip in tally with 2.70 infections. The national capital on Friday recorded 24,383 COVID-19 cases, a 15.5 per cent decline from a day …

Omicron LIVE Updates: Karnataka Reports Over 25k New Covid Cases; 18,374 from Bengaluru Alone
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron LIVE Updates: Karnataka Reports Over 25k New Covid Cases; 18,374 from Bengaluru Alone

News 18  

Continuing to report a spike in numbers, Karnataka on Thursday reported 25,005 new cases of COVID-19, and 8 fatalities, taking the tally to 31,24,524 and the death toll to 38,397. Prime Minister Modi held a meeting with chief ministers over the Covid-19 situation amid the surge in coronavirus cases due to its Omicron variant. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact …

India’s big cities could see COVID cases peak next week: Experts
2 years, 11 months ago

India’s big cities could see COVID cases peak next week: Experts

Al Jazeera  

Cases in Delhi and Mumbai could peak next week, experts say, as the country reports the highest number of daily cases since late May. New COVID-19 infections in Indian cities such as capital New Delhi and Mumbai could peak next week after rising rapidly, experts say, as the country reports the highest number of daily cases since late May. “Our …

Maharashtra reports no Omicron cases today, logs 46,406 fresh Covid cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra reports no Omicron cases today, logs 46,406 fresh Covid cases

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra on Thursday reported no cases of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19. Financial capital Mumbai reported 13,702 fresh Covid-19 cases and 6 deaths. The state reported 46,406 new Covid cases and 36 deaths, according to official data. Maharashtra on Thursday reported no cases of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, the state government said in an official statement …

Centre tells states to keep oxygen ready as COVID cases near 2 lakh a day
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre tells states to keep oxygen ready as COVID cases near 2 lakh a day

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As India reported a whopping 1,94,720 fresh Covid-19 cases and 442 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Centre on Wednesday said the emerging scenario calls for immediate measures by states/UTs to ensure optimal availability of medical oxygen at all health facilities. Delhi health minister Satyendra Jain said Covid-19 cases have started to come down in Mumbai and …

Covid-19 across world: China locks down third city, WHO says Omicron becoming dominant variant
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 across world: China locks down third city, WHO says Omicron becoming dominant variant

India Today  

The World Health Organisation said the new Omicron variant of coronavirus is quickly overtaking the Delta variant of Covid-19 and becoming dominant around the world. From scientists warning against "alarming Omicron wave" in the UK and the US to China tightening Covid-19 curbs to India reporting over 1.90 lakh daily cases -- here's what the coronavirus situation is like in …

No need for full lockdown, says TN Health Minister Subramanian
2 years, 11 months ago

No need for full lockdown, says TN Health Minister Subramanian

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Amid the surge in the COVID-19 cases, Tamil Nadu Health Minister MA Subramanian on Tuesday said that there is no need for a lockdown in the state amid rising COVID-19 cases. According to the state health department, there are currently 62,767 active cases of COVID in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended COVID-19 restrictions till January 31 …

Public support, adherence to curbs key in COVID-19 fight: PM Modi
2 years, 11 months ago

Public support, adherence to curbs key in COVID-19 fight: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As the Omicron variant continues to fuel a surge in the infection count in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised that “continued Jan Andolan” and focus on Covid-19 appropriate behaviour were critical in the ongoing fight against the pandemic. As many as 1,59,632 new Covid-19 infections were reported in 24 hours -- the highest in …

Why Maharashtra is not considering a lockdown
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Maharashtra is not considering a lockdown

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has imposed more restrictions on the people’s movement from January 8 in view of rising Covid cases. “We have found that 96 per cent of the patients on oxygen support are unvaccinated and the remaining four per cent had taken only first dose of the vaccine,” Chahal says. The state level task force has claimed that almost …

TN observes one-day shutdown to help tackle rising COVID cases
2 years, 11 months ago

TN observes one-day shutdown to help tackle rising COVID cases

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: A one-day complete lockdown to tackle the rapidly rising COVID-19 cases was enforced across Tamil Nadu on Sunday while police, local and health authorities stepped up measures to check violations. Health Minister Ma Subramanian, along with top civic, health and police officials made inspections here and checked the enforcement of lockdown norms and sensitised people travelling for essential purposes …

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise
2 years, 11 months ago

Restrictions imposed in several states as Covid-19 cases rise

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Several states in the country has announced fresh restrictions in the context of rising Covid-19 cases. India reported 159,632 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, as the Omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to spread rapidly in the country. Uttar Pradesh is the latest to announce a night curfew and the state has decided to close physical classes in all …

No weekend lockdown in Mumbai for now, no ICU patients at COVID center: Mayor
2 years, 11 months ago

No weekend lockdown in Mumbai for now, no ICU patients at COVID center: Mayor

India TV News  

Highlights The mayor said that 2500 beds are available at the BKC Jumbo COVID-19 Centre Most patients are asymptomatic, she said There have been no deaths at the centre since December 1 Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Saturday said that weekend lockdown will not be imposed in the city for now. She further said …

Coronavirus pandemic LIVE Updates: India logs 1,41,986 new cases, 285 fatalities in last 24 hours
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic LIVE Updates: India logs 1,41,986 new cases, 285 fatalities in last 24 hours

India TV News  

Highlights Total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 4,72,169 today Daily positivity rate is at 9.28 per cent today The total death toll in the country is now at 4,83,463 COVID-19 India News Updates : India recorded 1,41,986 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 285 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. …

Omicron Updates: Karnataka's Mandya district on high alert after 84 devotees test Covid positive
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron Updates: Karnataka's Mandya district on high alert after 84 devotees test Covid positive

India TV News  

The Delhi Police took to social media to answer various queries of the people regarding the weekend lockdown that is set to kick-in from Friday night. People posted several questions on Delhi Police's official Twitter handle regarding the night curfew. Responding to one of the questions posed by a Twitter user, the Delhi Police said that industries with on-site labour …

Omicron spreads in India’s big cities but hospitalisations still low
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron spreads in India’s big cities but hospitalisations still low

Live Mint  

Indian megacities Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata are experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, although without a corresponding rise in hospitalisations, but fears are growing about a spread to rural areas in coming days. India reported 90,928 new daily COVID-19 cases on Thursday, up nearly four-fold since the start of the year, mostly from cities where health officials say the Omicron …

Coronavirus pandemic LIVE Updates: India logs over 90,000 new cases, 325 fatalities in last 24 hours
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic LIVE Updates: India logs over 90,000 new cases, 325 fatalities in last 24 hours

India TV News  

Highlights Total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 2,85,401 today The total death toll in the country is now at 4,82,876 The tally of Omicron cases has reached 2,630 today COVID-19 India News Updates : India recorded 90,928 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 325 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. …

Vibrant Gujarat Summit postponed by state govt amid Covid surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Vibrant Gujarat Summit postponed by state govt amid Covid surge

India Today  

In the wake of increasing Covid-19 cases in Gujarat, the state government has postponed the tenth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. An official communication from the Chief Minister's office said that Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, after analysing the situation, has decided to postpone the 10th edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit as of now, to stop the spread …

Omicron variant scare: Third COVID wave has hit Maharashtra, says health expert
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron variant scare: Third COVID wave has hit Maharashtra, says health expert

India TV News  

Highlights 144 cases of Omicron variant of COVID were reported in Maharashtra in last 24 hours 797 Omicron cases have been reported in Maharashtra so far including 330 recoveries Daily positive cases in Mumbai will soon cross 40,000, says health expert According to the health bulletin issued today, 144 cases of Omicron variant of COVID-19 were reported in Maharashtra in …

Maharashtra records over 26,000 cases in 24 hours, Mumbai see maximum with tally past 15,000-mark
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra records over 26,000 cases in 24 hours, Mumbai see maximum with tally past 15,000-mark

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra reports 26,000 Covid cases in 24 hours, Mumbai tally surpassed 15,000 State reported massive spike in Covid infections for 9th consecutive day Covid count shot up sharply, from 18,466 on Tuesday to 26,538 on Wednesday Maharashtras single-day fresh Covid-19 caseload shot above 26,000, while its Omicron variant breached the 100-mark, though deaths plummeted to single-digit figure, health officials …

Total Lockdown on Sundays, Night Curfew in Tamil Nadu as Covid Cases See 58% Surge
2 years, 11 months ago

Total Lockdown on Sundays, Night Curfew in Tamil Nadu as Covid Cases See 58% Surge

News 18  

Tamil Nadu will witness a complete lockdown on Sundays and public places such as beaches, clubs, malls and cinema halls will be out of bounds from 10 pm to 5 am from January 6 after a 58% surge in Covid-19 cases was reported in the last 24 hours, with the sharpest increase in fresh infections detected in Chennai with 1,489 …

'Will Not Look at Lockdown Unless...' On Mumbai's Rising Cases, BMC Commissioner's Assurance
2 years, 11 months ago

'Will Not Look at Lockdown Unless...' On Mumbai's Rising Cases, BMC Commissioner's Assurance

News 18  

The BMC has said that there will not be lockdown-like restrictions unless 20,000 hospital beds are occupied, even as Covid-19 cases surge in the city. “Unless 20,000 hospital beds occupied I will not look at fresh lockdown-like restrictions, current hospitalization rate less than 5%” said BMC commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal. Mumbai added 10,606 new cases, a steep rise from 7,928 …

60 BEST employees test COVID positive in Mumbai; city reports 10,860 single-day cases
2 years, 11 months ago

60 BEST employees test COVID positive in Mumbai; city reports 10,860 single-day cases

India TV News  

Highlights Maharashtra continues to report the maximum COVID cases, followed by Delhi The Omicron case tally in Maharashtra is at 653 20 fatalities linked to coronavirus were reported in the last 24 hours in Maharashtra As many as 60 BEST employees have tested positive for COVID-19. On Tuesday, Mumbai reported 10,860 new COVID-19 cases, up 34.37 per cent from a …

Covid-19 Update: Omicron Cases Tally Over 2100, Daily Positivity Rate Rises To 4.18% | Check State Wise List
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 Update: Omicron Cases Tally Over 2100, Daily Positivity Rate Rises To 4.18% | Check State Wise List

ABP News  

New Delhi: India has registered a massive surge in daily Coronavirus cases as the country reported 58,097 fresh cases in the last 24 hours. Maharashtra Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 18,466 fresh coronavirus positive cases, around 52 per cent or 6,303 cases more than the previous day's tally, and 20 fatalities, the state health department said. Mumbai records over 10,000 fresh …

Coronavirus pandemic LIVE Updates: India logs 58,097 fresh cases, 55% jump in last 24 hours; over 500 deaths
2 years, 11 months ago

Coronavirus pandemic LIVE Updates: India logs 58,097 fresh cases, 55% jump in last 24 hours; over 500 deaths

India TV News  

Highlights Total active cases of COVID in India have rose to 2,14,004 today The total death toll in the country is now at 4,82,551 The total tally of Omicron cases has reached 2,135 today COVID-19 India News Updates: India recorded 58,097 new cases of the novel coronavirus, along with 534 deaths due to the infection in the past 24 hours. …

Lockdown likely in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases cross 20,000, says Mayor Kishori Pednekar
2 years, 11 months ago

Lockdown likely in Mumbai if daily COVID-19 cases cross 20,000, says Mayor Kishori Pednekar

Firstpost  

Talking to reporters at her office in the BMC headquarters, Pednekar suggested that citizens wear triple-layer masks while travelling in public buses and local trains Mumbai: Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily COVID-19 cases in the financial capital cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government’s rules. The …

Punjab imposes night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am; bars, cinemas halls, malls to work at 50% capacity. Details
2 years, 11 months ago

Punjab imposes night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am; bars, cinemas halls, malls to work at 50% capacity. Details

India TV News  

Highlights Night curfew has been imposed in Punjab from 10 pm to 5 am Only fully vaccinated staff will be permitted to attend offices Bars, malls, restaurants, other public places will function with 50% capacity Punjab Covid News Updates: Punjab government has imposed night curfew in municipal areas with certain exceptions from 10 pm to 5 am amid concern over …

Significant relaxation of hard lockdown unlikely next week: Outbreak team member
2 years, 11 months ago

Significant relaxation of hard lockdown unlikely next week: Outbreak team member

NL Times  

There is no clear evidence to support significantly relaxing the coronavirus measures in the Netherlands next week, said infectious disease expert and Outbreak Management Team member Marc Bonten on Nieuwsuur. Due to the Omicron variant, caution is still required, and people should "not hold out too much hope" that all lockdown measures will expire, he said. While it is clear …

Covid test must for all international passengers landing in Mumbai airport
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid test must for all international passengers landing in Mumbai airport

India Today  

The Maharashtra government has made the Covid test mandatory for all international passengers arriving at Mumbai airport. Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 18,466 fresh coronavirus positive cases, around 52 per cent or 6,303 cases more than the previous day's tally, and 20 fatalities, the state health department said. Of the 75 Omicron cases, 40 cases were reported from Mumbai, nine from …

Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar warns of lockdown if daily Covid-19 cases go past 20,000
2 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai mayor Kishori Pednekar warns of lockdown if daily Covid-19 cases go past 20,000

India Today  

Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar on Tuesday said if the daily Covid-19 cases here cross the 20,000-mark, a lockdown will be imposed in the city as per the Union government's rules. The mayor said BMC Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal has been keeping a close watch on the situation, and he has already hinted about the lockdown if the Covid-19 cases in …

Maharashtra reports 18,466 new Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths in last 24 hrs
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra reports 18,466 new Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths in last 24 hrs

India Today  

Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 18,466 new cases of Covid-19, pushing the total tally to 67,30,494. READ: 'Don't panic': Mumbai civic body urges people to strictly follow Covid norms According to the latest health bulletin, a total of 4,558 patients have recovered from Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Maharashtra. #Maharashtra #COVID19 Updates for today 18,466 new cases have been …

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation

News 18  

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday chaired an emergency meeting of ministers, senior officials and asked district level authorities to increase testing and also impose restrictions on major public events to prevent crowding. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems a third wave of infections is approaching, the CM said, but …

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel says lockdown 'last option' amid rise in Covid cases
2 years, 11 months ago

Chhattisgarh CM Baghel says lockdown 'last option' amid rise in Covid cases

India TV News  

Highlights Chhattisgarh CM asked authorities to impose restrictions on major public events to prevent crowding. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems a third wave of infections is approaching: CM "A lockdown will be the last option. As of now, efforts are being made to increase testing," he said Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister …

India on precipice of third COVID-19 wave: How Omicron is fuelling a rise in COVID-19 cases
2 years, 11 months ago

India on precipice of third COVID-19 wave: How Omicron is fuelling a rise in COVID-19 cases

Firstpost  

The country is seeing a massive uptick in infections — it recorded 27,553 coronavirus cases on 2 January 2022, a bump of more than 8,000 infections, logged the previous year on the same date A third wave fuelled by the Omicron variant is knocking at India’s doorstep. In January 2021, India’s death rate was 1.45 percent, whereas today it stands …

'Don't panic': Mumbai civic body urges people to strictly follow Covid norms
2 years, 11 months ago

'Don't panic': Mumbai civic body urges people to strictly follow Covid norms

India Today  

The recent spike in coronavirus cases in Mumbai has put civic body officials on high alert. On Sunday, Mumbai logged 8,063 cases and zero deaths, which is 27 per cent higher than Saturday. With Mumbai and its satellite cities and neighbouring districts now accounting for 90 per cent of the total cases in Maharashtra, city civic chief Iqbal Singh Chahal …

Maharashtra sees 11,877 new COVID-19 cases, 2,707 more than day before; 50 Omicron infections
2 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra sees 11,877 new COVID-19 cases, 2,707 more than day before; 50 Omicron infections

Firstpost  

Of the 50 Omicron infections, 36 are from Pune Municipal Corporation areas, eight from Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation limits, two each from Pune rural and Sangli, and one each from Mumbai and Thane Mumbai: Maharashtra on Sunday reported 11,877 fresh COVID-19 cases, 2,707 more than the day before, and 50 Omicron infections, the state health department said in a bulletin. …

Will there be a lockdown in Maharashtra? Here’s what the health minister says
2 years, 11 months ago

Will there be a lockdown in Maharashtra? Here’s what the health minister says

Live Mint  

With Maharashtra witnessing a record-breaking spike in daily Covid-19 cases after a gap of months, people anticipating another lockdown has become obvious. However, Maharashtra health Minister Rajesh Tope has made it clear that the state government has not discussed anything related to Covid lockdown yet. "If the daily oxygen requirement crosses 700 metric tons, then the state will go into …

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