Updated January 21st, 2022 at 23:25 IST
Coronavirus in India Updates: Delhi reports 10,756 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
The Centre on Thursday revised guidelines for usage of COVID-19 drugs and masks for children stating that the use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age, irrespective of infection severity, and for further usage a limit has been set. The health ministry also said that masks are not recommended for children aged five years and below.
10: 33 IST, January 21st 2022
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said, "In addition to 8 major cities and two cities in the state, night curfew will be implemented in 17 more towns".
"12 towns of Surendranagar, Dhrangradhra, Morbi, Wankaner, Dhoraji, Gondal, Jetpur, Kalawad, Godhra, Vijalpore, Navsari, Bilimora, Vyarav, Vyapar will have night curfew from 10 pm to 6 am every night from January 22nd to January 29th", he added.
10: 33 IST, January 21st 2022
Gujarat has reported 21,225 new COVID-19 cases with 9254 recoveries and 16 deaths in the last 24 hours.
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10: 26 IST, January 21st 2022
Tamil Nadu has reported 29,870 new COVID-19 cases with 21,684 recoveries and 33 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Tamil Nadu reports 29,870 new #COVID19 cases, 21,684 recoveries and 33 deaths in the last 24 hours.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
Active cases 1,87,358 pic.twitter.com/u8zRlYBuc7
10: 26 IST, January 21st 2022
Madhya Pradesh has reported 9603 new COVID-19 cases with 4255 recoveries and 4 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Madhya Pradesh reports 9603 new #COVID19 cases, 4255 recoveries and 4 deaths in the last 24 hours.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
Active cases 55,085 pic.twitter.com/LJ5TDYZjfW
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10: 22 IST, January 21st 2022
Kerala High Court has banned gatherings of more than 50 people in the Kasargod district for one week. The court issued the interim order on a plea challenging the revocation of the Kasargod District Collector's order imposing restrictions in the wake of COVID.
10: 14 IST, January 21st 2022
Chhattisgarh has reported 5029 new COVID-19 cases with 193 recoveries and 8 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Chhattisgarh reports 5029 new #COVID19 cases, 193 recoveries and 8 deaths in the last 24 hours.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
Active cases 30,756 pic.twitter.com/a0y9q1D44M
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10: 14 IST, January 21st 2022
Haryana has reported 9655 new COVID-19 cases with 9247 recoveries and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Haryana reports 9655 new #COVID19 cases, 9247 recoveries and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
Active cases 62,016 pic.twitter.com/kkZZ3Y8TGP
9: 46 IST, January 21st 2022
Maharashtra has reported 48,270 new COVID cases and 52 deaths in the last 24 hours. The state has also recorded 144 Omicron cases today.
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8: 43 IST, January 21st 2022
West Bengal has reported 9,154 new COVID cases with 19,112 recoveries and 35 deaths in the last 24 hours.
West Bengal reports 9,154 new #COVID19 cases, 19,112 recoveries and 35 deaths in the last 24 hours.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
Active cases 1,34,816 pic.twitter.com/zYyrVUd83H
8: 35 IST, January 21st 2022
Mumbai has reported 5,008 COVID cases and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Mumbai reports 5008 new #COVID19 cases, 12,913 recoveries and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
Active cases 14,178 pic.twitter.com/dAq5mFLjPW
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7: 29 IST, January 21st 2022
Delhi has reported 10,756 new COVID-19 cases with 17,494 recoveries and 38 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Delhi reports 10,756 new #COVID19 cases, 17,494 recoveries and 38 deaths in the last 24 hours.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
Active cases 61,954
Cumulative Positivity Rate 5.16% pic.twitter.com/JJOm9bhngF
6: 57 IST, January 21st 2022
According to a recent update, six members can now register using one mobile number on Co-WIN.
Instead of the existing limit of 4 members, now 6 members can be registered using one mobile number on Co-WIN: Government of India#COVID19 pic.twitter.com/0hCa2iLLO8
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
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5: 36 IST, January 21st 2022
Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma has tested positive for COVID-19. "I am isolating myself for the required time. I have mild symptoms," he said in a tweet.
I have tested positive for COVID-19. I am isolating myself for the required time. I have mild symptoms. All those who came into contact with me last few days are requested to observe their symptoms and test if necessary.
— Conrad Sangma (@SangmaConrad) January 21, 2022
5: 24 IST, January 21st 2022
In a guideline to international travellers, the Ministry of Health stated that from Jan 22, isolation facility not mandatory for international travelers arriving from at-risk countries. As per the guidelines, "If tested positive, their samples should be further sent for genomic testing at INSACOG laboratory network. They shall be treated/isolated as per laid down standard protocol."
From Jan 22nd, isolation facility not mandatory for int'l travelers arriving from at-risk countries.
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
"If tested positive, their samples should be further sent for genomic testing at INSACOG laboratory network. They shall be treated/isolated as per laid down standard protocol." pic.twitter.com/E3eApIEPWa
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4: 16 IST, January 21st 2022
Delhi government has decided to allow the operation of private officers at 50% strength. While DDMA (Delhi Disaster Management Authority) has clarified that night curfew and weekend curfew would still prevail.
4: 16 IST, January 21st 2022
Considering the COVID situation, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced that there will be a complete lockdown all over the State on January 23 (Sunday).
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3: 55 IST, January 21st 2022
"We have evolved a strategy where districts are categorised according to the occupancy of Covid patients in ICU. We have around 1,99,000 active patients now but only 3% of them are hospitalised, only 0.7% on oxygen support and 0.6% in ICU" informed, Veena George, Kerala Health Minister.
3: 55 IST, January 21st 2022
Karnataka government has decided to revoke weekend curfew restrictions considering the COVID situation. While the night curfew will continue in the state.
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2: 34 IST, January 21st 2022
Amid rising COVID-19 cases in the state, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) is actively holding its district convention on Friday.
Kerala CPI(M) organises district convention amid rising COVID infections; norms violated https://t.co/thOZzww0sW
— Republic (@republic) January 21, 2022
1: 37 IST, January 21st 2022
However, it has also been suggested that the status quo be maintained with regards to weekend curfew and opening of markets and decisions be taken on the subject once the COVID situation improves further: LG House
#UPDATE | Agreed to 50% attendance in Pvt offices. But suggested that status quo be maintained with regards to weekend curfew and opening of markets and decision be taken on the subject once the COVID situation improves further: LG House
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
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1: 19 IST, January 21st 2022
Harbhajan also advised everybody who had come into contact with him in the previous several days to isolate themselves as soon as possible:
I've tested positive for COVID with mild symptoms. I have quarantined myself at home and taking all the necessary precautions.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) January 21, 2022
I would request those who came in contact with me to get themselves tested at the earliest. Please be safe and take care 🙏🙏
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12: 58 IST, January 21st 2022
A recent study conducted by the University of California suggested that Coronavirus's effect on the spinal fluid is one of the main reasons leading to 'brain fog' in some patients. According to researchers, brain fog is a post COVID symptom, which is seen in a recovered COVID-19 patient who faces difficulty in concentration. The researchers examined the cerebrospinal fluid of COVID survivors and discovered that some samples had higher protein levels. This suggested that there was some inflammation as a result of the virus's immunological reaction.
12: 32 IST, January 21st 2022
Taking to Instagram, Anupam Kher spoke about the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID, noting that he doesn't want to die amid the COVID clutter:
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12: 12 IST, January 21st 2022
India reports 3,47,254 new COVID cases (29,722 more than yesterday), 703 deaths, and 2,51,777 recoveries in the last 24 hours:
11: 40 IST, January 21st 2022
Delhi expected to record 10,500 COVID-19 cases with positivity rate of 17-18 per cent: Health Minister Satyendar Jain
Delhi expected to record 10,500 COVID-19 cases with positivity rate of 17-18 per cent: Health Minister Satyendar Jain
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 21, 2022
Experts said Delhi will record 1 lakh cases daily, but we averted that danger.Will take call on lifting more curbs within 3-4 days: Jain
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 21, 2022
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11: 20 IST, January 21st 2022
Odisha on Friday reported a slight dip in fresh COVID-19 cases, as 9,833 more people tested positive for the virus, raising the tally to 11,87,295, the health department said in a bulletin. The death toll mounted to 8,507 with six new fatalities, including two in Cuttack, it said.
The state had Thursday logged 10,368 single-day infections and seven deaths.
Khurda district, where state capital Bhubaneswar is situated, registered more than a quarter of the fresh cases with 2,946 infections, followed by 1,134 in Sundargarh and 774 in Cuttack, the bulletin said.
11: 00 IST, January 21st 2022
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal writes to L-G Anil Baijal; proposes easing of restrictions in national capital:
#BREAKING | Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal writes to L-G Anil Baijal; proposes easing of restrictions in national capital
— Republic (@republic) January 21, 2022
Watch #LIVE here - https://t.co/3AdouQWfxw pic.twitter.com/W5O2z5ySBg
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10: 13 IST, January 21st 2022
The lower house of the Austrian parliament, the National Council, had voted on Thursday to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory starting in February:
Austria prepares to become first in Europe to mandate COVID-19 vaccination from February https://t.co/CIbEE6htid
— Republic (@republic) January 21, 2022
9: 54 IST, January 21st 2022
More than 159.91 crore #COVID19 vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far; over 12.73 crore balance & unutilized vaccine doses are still available with States/UTs to be administered: Union Health Ministry
More than 159.91 crore #COVID19 vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far; over 12.73 crore balance & unutilized vaccine doses are still available with States/UTs to be administered: Union Health Ministry
— ANI (@ANI) January 21, 2022
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9: 00 IST, January 21st 2022
"There were initially symptoms of COVID-19 but RTPCR report is negative. I will fight the election for us," Gurjar leader Avtar Singh Bhadana.
Gurjar leader Avtar Singh Bhadana announces he will fight UP poll from Jewar as RLD candidate, amid speculation that he will take back nomination as he is COVID+. He says, "There were initially symptoms of COVID-19 but RTPCR report is negative. I will fight the election for us."
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) January 20, 2022
8: 11 IST, January 21st 2022
The coronavirus pandemic would cost the global economy $12.5 trillion in output by 2024, according to the managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On Thursday, Kristalina Georgieva stated, “The world economy between now and 2024 is losing USD 12.5 trillion in output because of COVID. And we are going to actually update this number revising it upwards because of Omicron," as per Sputnik.
Read full story here.
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7: 45 IST, January 21st 2022
In the latest update, Maharashtra reported 46,197 new COVID-19 cases, 37 deaths and 52,025 recoveries today; 2,58,569 active cases:
Maharashtra, COVID-19 | 46,197 new cases, 37 deaths and 52,025 recoveries today; 2,58,569 active cases
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2022
Today, 125 patients with Omicron infection have been reported in the state pic.twitter.com/odDy3DzrnW
7: 45 IST, January 21st 2022
On Thursday, Haryana reported 9,558 new COVID-19 cases, Active case stands at 61,620, positivity rate 20.10%
#COVID19 | Haryana reports 9,558 new cases, Active case stands at 61,620, positivity rate 20.10% pic.twitter.com/RXMTYNJDvO
— ANI (@ANI) January 20, 2022
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7: 45 IST, January 21st 2022
Use of antivirals or monoclonal antibodies is not recommended for those less than 18 years of age, irrespective of severity of Covid infection, and if steroids are used, they should be tapered over 10 to 14 days, subject to clinical improvement, the government said on Thursday.
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7: 45 IST, January 21st 2022
Taking cognisance of the rising COVID-19 cases in the union territory, Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta on Thursday impressed upon all departments to permit a suitable percentage of the workforce to work from home.
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Published January 21st, 2022 at 07:44 IST
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