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Updated January 6th, 2022 at 23:36 IST

Coronavirus in India updates: Mumbai reports 20,181 COVID-19 cases in one day

In view of the rise in COVID-19 cases, all non-agricultural, autonomous universities, technical and affiliated colleges in Maharashtra will be shut till 15 February, Minister Uday Samant said on Wednesday. The minister of higher and technical education said classes will continue online and examinations of all these universities and affiliated colleges will also be conducted online till Feb 15.

Reported by: Bhavyata Kagrana
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Out of 125 people on board an Italy Amritsar charter flight who were tested positive, 13 have managed to give authorities a slip.

Out of 13 who escaped, 9 have managed to flee from the airport four managed to flee from the hospital. 

DC has asked SP Amritsar to register a case against those 13 people. 

They have been asked to immediately isolate themselves and report to the authorities otherwise their pictures and details would be made public.

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All educational institutions, government and private, in Bihar to be closed. Only offices with 50 % attendance to remain open amid a surge in COVID cases.

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Bengal recorded 15,421 new COVID-19 cases, 1,399 more than the previous day; 19 fresh fatalities, said the Health Deptartment.

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ASI said that centrally protected monuments under its Delhi circle will remain closed from Jan 6-20 due to a sudden surge in COVID cases.

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Dharavi has reported 107 COVID-19 cases in a day, making the toll the highest ever to be recorded in 24 hours.

 

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The Aam Aadmi Party has decided to cancel its rallies in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh in view of the spurt in coronavirus cases, senior party leader Sanjay Singh said on Thursday.

The party will instead hold virtual rallies in the state, he said.

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Night curfew has been imposed in Chandigarh from 10:00 pm to 5:00 am

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Over 61 per cent of 20.25 lakh targeted beneficiaries in Meghalaya have received at least the first dose of COVID-19 vaccines, a health department official said on Thursday.

Of the total number of immunised people, 43 per cent got both the jabs, Health Services Director Aman War said.

"Around 61.2 per cent of the people have taken the first dose and 43.9 per cent received both the jabs of COVID vaccines in the state," he said.

South West Garo Hills district topped the list with over 92 per cent coverage of the targeted 93,836 people, while the authorities of West Khasi Hills inoculated 40 per cent of eligible beneficiaries there.

Meghalaya on Thursday recorded 90 new COVID cases, 40 more than the previous day, taking the tally in the northeastern state to 85,021, War said.

The death toll remained at 1,485 as no new fatality due to the infection was reported in the last 24 hours, he said.

Meghalaya now has 212 active cases.

Three of the five patients who were infected with the new Omicron variant of coronavirus have recovered and one has returned to his native state in Assam. Another is undergoing treatment, he said.

Twenty-three more people were cured of the disease during the day, pushing the total number of recoveries to 83,324, War said.

The state has conducted over 12.58 lakh sample tests for COVID-19 so far, he added. 

 (PTI) 

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The Centre on Thursday told all states and UTs that the same COVID-19 vaccine which was administered as first two doses would be given as a precaution dose to healthcare and frontline workers, besides the elderly suffering from co-morbidities, whose inoculation would begin from January 10.

Private hospitals that function as Covid vaccination centres can vaccinate their staff (doctors, paramedics etc) at the hospital itself, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said in a letter to states and union territories.

They may choose to bear the cost and provide the precaution dose free of cost to their staff, who are eligible and due, or they may provide the vaccination and charge for it.

Under the National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, more than 148 crore vaccine doses have been successfully administered.

Bhushan said 91 per cent of the adult population has received at least one dose and 66 per cent has been fully vaccinated. More than 17 per cent of adolescents aged 15 to 18 years have also been vaccinated with the first dose within three days of initiation of vaccination for this age group, he said.  "All these are landmark achievements," the health secretary said.

"The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (NTAGI) has recommended the administration of homologous vaccine for HCWS, FLWS and elders (over 60 years of age) with co-morbidities i.e. the same vaccine that has been administered for previous two doses would be given as the precaution dose to the eligible beneficiaries," Bhushan said in the letter.

"The administration of precaution dose to all eligible HCWS and FLWS of armed forces, special forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Cabinet Secretariat may also be facilitated as was done during their primary two dose vaccination," he said in the letter addressed to additional chief secretary, principal secretary, secretary (health) of all states and UTs. 

(PTI) 

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Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday met coronavirus-infected doctors and health workers at AIIMS Delhi and asked about their well-being.

He appealed to all citizens to adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour and take vaccine in view of rising cases in the country.

Around 150 healthcare workers including over 50 doctors of AIIMS have tested positive in the last three-four days.

Mandaviya wore personal protective equipment (PPE) and visited healthcare workers who are admitted in the hospital.

"Met corona infected healthcare workers at AIIMS New Delhi today and inquired about their health.

"Our health army is playing an important role in keeping the country safe. The country is safe only when they are healthy. I pray for all HCW's speedy recovery," Mandaviya said in a tweet.

According to sources 21 healthcare workers who cannot isolate themselves at home are admitted in the hospital while the rest are in home isolation.

(PTI)

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a meeting on COVID situation with Chief Ministers of all states on Friday.

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Andhra Pradesh has reported 547 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours.

 

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Centre wrote to states on COVID management and directed to ensure setting up of district, sub-district control rooms with adequate staff, doctors, infrastructure, monitoring of beds availability, making outbound calls to patients in home isolation. 

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"The no. of cases are growing but hospitalisations have not increased. Also, the number of casualties hasn't increased, medical oxygen demand hasn't gone up. In the coming days, we'll conduct a serosurvey", Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope informed. 

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According to the Kerala Health Department, "50 more cases of Omicron confirmed in Kerala - 45 from low-risk countries and 5 from high-risk countries. No cases were reported through contact (tracing). Total Omicron cases 280 now."

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Sports Authority of India has issued fresh SOPs to curb the spread of COVID. According to the guidelines, "Upon arrival at the training centres, all athletes will undergo a mandatory Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). Measures to be implemented at the various National Centres of Excellence, ongoing national coaching camps".

It further said that a repeat of RAT would take place on the 5th day. Those getting a positive result would undergo an RTPCR test & be treated in isolation, while athletes testing negative would continue normal training. 

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"2,075 COVID-19 patients hospitalized; total 403 containment zones, positivity rate 23.17%, fatality rate 1.18%, 19,517 beds availability. RT-PCR must for interstate border area movement; next 15 days imp, will increase restrictions & meet PM Modi tomorrow, Jan 7, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee informed. 

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Puducherry has reported 129 new cases in the last 24 hours. Currently, the active cases stand at 399. 

 

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125 passengers of Air India's Italy-Amritsar flight have tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival at Amritsar airport, informed VK Seth, Airport Director:

 

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"COVID guidelines are issued by the Chief Secretary and we should abide by them to keep ourselves safe from the virus. Police officers above 55 years of age are advised not to go for duty, they can work from their homes," informed Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil.

 

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Vaccination, masking to be actively followed to avoid the spread. Even if 1% of the population requires hospitalisation, it would be a huge number. So it's our responsibility to not let our guards down thinking it's a mild infection: Dr P Sarat Chandra, Professor, Neurosurgery, AIIMS:

 

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Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Dr Narottam Mishra said "There is no proposal with the Home Department to impose lockdown or shut down of markets in Madhya Pradesh. We are planning to increase the penalty amount for not wearing face masks & also considering to set up open jails."

 

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Maharashtra Health Department on Thursday said that the state government is not considering imposing a lockdown “as of now”. As fresh COVID-19 cases driven by the Omicron variant continue to increase, the health department stated that the Maharashtra government will consider lockdown or lockdown-like restrictions after medical oxygen demand for the state surges beyond 800 metric tonnes per day or more than 40% of COVID-19 beds in hospitals are occupied. The Maharashtra Health Department further informed that the current surge in Coronavirus infections might witness a peak in mid-February before subsiding by mid-March.

 

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Delhi is likely to witness 14,000 fresh COVID cases today and the daily positivity rate may rise to around 14%... No person has died of #Omicron variant in the national capital so far. As of now, it appears lockdown is not needed, informed Delhi Health Minister Satyender Jain.

 

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Gujarat Government has postponed the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2022 which was scheduled to be held from Jan 10-12 over COVID concerns. 

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At EC's key meet with Health Secretary on upcoming elections in 5 states, NITI Aayog's VK Paul recommends avoiding bigger campaign rallies, informed sources. 

 

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Maharashtra Health Department says it has stopped genome sequencing of COVID samples after 55% of the samples in last genome sequencing were confirmed for Omicron variant:

 

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NCP chief Sharad Pawar has called for meeting with the COVID task force as cases surged in Maharashtra; State Health Minister Rajesh Tope to be present for the meeting:

 

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Last date for filing applications for admission in nursery/entry-level classes in private schools of Delhi is being extended for further two weeks, informs Delhi Education Minister Manish Sisodia. 

 

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Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan reaches Election Commission office to brief EC officials on the COVID-19 situation in the country:

 

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"I never fell ill since I started taking the vaccine and my health has started to improve," says Brahamdev, an 84-year-old from Bihar who claimed that he has taken 11 doses of COVID vaccine:

 

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IIT Guwahati in Assam has been declared as containment zone after 60 COVID cases were detected on its camp

 

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BJP general secretary & MLA, Agnimitra Paul in West Bengal tests positive for COVID-19:

 

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In the latest update, India has reported 90,928 fresh COVID cases, 19,206 recoveries, and 325 deaths:

 

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Union MoS for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar tested positive for COVID-19:

 

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30 more resident doctors tested Covid positive in Sion Hospital, Mumbai. A total of 260 resident doctors in the state have been tested positive till now: Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors

 

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Know all about the importance of COVID-19 CT score:

 

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Border Security Force (BSF) has stopped public entry at the daily flag-lowering retreat ceremony along the India-Pakistan border in Attari due to rising COVID cases: BSF:

 

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There has been an increase in COVID19 cases in the state since Jan 1 and two Omicron cases have also been reported, says Assam Health Minister, Keshab Mahanta. 

 

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As per the latest update, Mizoram has reported 502 new COVID cases and 1 death; Active caseload stands at 2,572:

 

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Mumbai: 6 more employees of Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) test positive for COVID-19: BEST PRO:

 

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A total of 230 resident doctors from various hospitals in Mumbai have tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 3 days:

 

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The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the usage of new Omicron detecting RT-PCR kit 'Omisure' that is developed by TATA Medical and Diagnostics (MD) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). 'Omisure' kit is capable of producing results in just four hours, according to the Director-General of ICMR, Dr Balram Bhargava. "The tests have been performed as per the manufacturer’s instructions. Responsibility for batch-to-batch consistency lies with the manufacturer", a joint approval letter released on December 30, 2021, by ICMR and Health Ministry stated. 

 

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The Cordelia cruise ship turned into a COVID-19 hotspot after 66 passengers on board tested positive for the virus amid a surge in the Omicron variant across India. The ship en route Goa, carrying over 2,000 passengers, was sent back to Mumbai on Monday night after 27 passengers, who had tested positive, refused to disembark, said Govind Pernulkar, manager at a local ship agent. As of Monday, 66 passengers on board were tested positive for the virus. 

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On Wednesday, Maharashtra COVID-19 task force's Dr Shashank Joshi took to Twitter and has claimed that COVID cases in Mumbai are likely to cross 15,000 on Tuesday, January 4. In his tweet, he further urged citizens to contact their doctors if they are showing symptoms. 

Taking to the micro-blogging site, Dr Joshi tweeted, "Stay safe Mumbai 15K plus cases likely today, Mask completely and Behave Responsibly. If symptoms test and contact your doctor most have mild disease. if vulnerable be cautious and connected .complete vaccination if not done."

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Published January 6th, 2022 at 07:05 IST

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