Coronavirus in India Updates: Mumbai reports 7,895 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

Punjab has reported 7,396 new COVID cases and 13 deaths in the last 24 hours.

West Bengal has reported 14,938 fresh COVID cases and 36 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Delhi has reported 18,286 new COVID cases and 28 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Maharashtra has reported 41,327 new COVID cases and 29 deaths in the last 24 hours. The state has also recorded 8 Omicron infections today.

Gujarat has reported 10,150 fresh COVID cases with 6,096 recoveries and 8 deaths in the last 24 hours. 

Goa has reported 3,232 new COVID cases and 7 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Mumbai has reported 7,895 new COVID cases and 11 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Chandigarh has reported 1,358 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours.

Kerala has reported 18,123 new COVID cases and 8 deaths in the last 24 hours.

"International passengers arriving from UAE including Dubai in Mumbai are now exempted from compulsorily 7-day home quarantine, RT-PCR on arrival", BMC said in a statement.

"An FIR has been filed against SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia, after receiving an application from Manjit Kumar, flying squad magistrate, stating violation of COVID-19 norms at Golden Gate by Majithia. Around 200-250 people were gathered there", said ADCP City-1, Navjot Singh.

"The cases of COVID are increasing for last 1-2 weeks. Omicron variant also reported. We're monitoring the situation & have made necessary arrangements like beds, oxygen. I urge people to follow SOPs and take vaccines", informed, Dr Mushtaq Ahmad Rather, Director Health Services, Kashmir.

Andhra Pradesh has reported 4,570 new COVID cases in the last 24 hours.

"Haryana reports around 9,000 #COVID19 cases every day, of which over 50% cases are from Gurugram, Faridabad & Sonipat. 7 lakh children aged b/w 15-18 years have been vaccinated; unvaccinated children will not be allowed to attend physical classes", said Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij

"An arrangement of 950 beds with oxygen support has been done in the Chennai trade center to accommodate the Covid19 patients. The front line workers are given first preference to be treated here", TM Anbarasan, Tamil Nadu Minister informed. 

"It's the largest vaccination drive in the world. We've administered over 156 cr doses in a year and were able to provide vaccines to over 100 countries in alram Bhline with our philosophy of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'", said Dr Bargava, DG, ICMR.

"As a result of country's solidarity & PM Modi's commitment during COVID-19, India not only manufactured vaccines but also vaccinated large part of population in short time", tweeted Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Madaviya

"Less testing doesn't mean fewer COVID19 cases. Mild, asymptomatic, or high-risk contact cases, everyone gets tested. We're conducting 3 times more tests than required by the ICMR guidelines", said Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain.

"Cases have started reducing for the past 3 days, but we will look at a substantial decrease for the next 3-4 days. The positivity rate will reduce with time as patients admitted to hospitals are stagnant. Most of the deaths were due to comorbidities", he added.

"Today is imp day for us as we've completed #1YearOfVaccineDrive. The world is amazed by our vaccination drive; over 156 cr doses administered. 93% of people above 18 yrs are vaccinated with 1st dose and 70% of population is fully vaccinated," added Union Health Min Mansukh Mandaviya.

"Delhi CM is doing door-to-door campaigns in Goa despite increasing cases in Delhi. What's the need? He can just convey his message": Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

"Misinformation needs to be corrected about my activities and attendance at events in December in the lead-up to my positive PCR COVID result, particularly in the interest of alleviating broader concern the community about my presence in Australia." wrote Novak Djokovic on Instagram

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"UP has around 1.03 lakh active cases. Lucknow has reported 2,300 positive cases today, active cases stand at 16,300. Less than 1% patients are admitted to hospital," he says

"With unity, we can achieve any target," said Home Minister Amit Shah:

About 17,000 COVID cases expected today with case positivity also expected to decline; cases declining for the 3rd consecutive day if we see yesterday's numbers. About 67,000 tests were done yesterday: Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain.

"I'm proud that over 10.72 cr #COVID19 doses were inoculated in MP till Jan 15, including the 1st, 2nd, & precaution doses," he says

Puducherry reports 1,160 new cases, 1 death, and 142 recoveries today; Active cases stand at 7,602. Test positivity at 43.66%

A cabinet meeting will be held tomorrow (Jan 17) at 2pm in Pragathi Bhavan under CM K Chandrashekar Rao, to discuss COVID-related matters: CMO

Singer Lata Mangeshkar needs care, which is why she'll remain under doctors' supervision in ICU for a few more days. Her condition is the same as before; no one's allowed to meet her yet: Dr Pratit Samdani, who's treating her at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital:

India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 156.76 crore. More than 66 lakh vaccine doses have been administered in last 24 hrs:

Watch visuals from Tamil Nadu here:

Chief Secretary, Telangana: It has been decided to extend the vacation of all educational institutions in Telangana till January 30, 2022

Dr. Mansukh Mandviya will be releasing the Commemorative Postal Stamp on COVID-19 vaccine today at 2.00 PM.

India reports 2,71,202 COVID cases (2,369 more than yesterday), 314 deaths, and 1,38,331 recoveries in the last 24 hours:

“Our vaccination drive has shown the power of Team India” tweeted Centre:

125 Omicron infections were reported in the state today, taking the case tally to 1,730:

"It's a great achievement for India. Indian vaccines are globally used. So this is a great feat to celebrate as Indis has completed over 60% of vaccination coverage," says Dr Kutub Mahmood, Scientific Director, Immunology & Microbiology, PATH, Washington DC, US

Jharkhand reports 3,258 new cases, 3,351 recoveries and 7 deaths yesterday:

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday extended the ban on physical rallies and roadshows in the five poll-bound states till January 22. The decision was taken by the ECI after separate virtual meetings on the COVID situation with the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Chief Secretaries and Health Secretaries as well as the Chief Electoral Officers of the five poll-bound states, Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. 

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• Over 156 Crore Vaccine doses administered. As of date 1563732297. 
• Over 76 Crore Vaccine doses administered to Women. As of date 761164993
• Over 65 Core beneficiaries which is more than 70% of adult population are fully vaccinated. As of date 652222484
• Over 99 crore doses administered in Rural settings in Rural COVID Vaccination centers.  
• Over 3 lakh 69 thousand vaccine doses administered to Transgender population. 
•  More than 3 crore Children of age-group 15-17 got their first dose of COVID Vaccine within 10 days of initiation of program. As of date 33102911 dose administered to Children from age group 15-17. 
•  More than 67 lakh doses administered to people without identity cards.  As of date   6741576.
•  Over 6 lakh vaccine doses administered to inmates during vaccination session in prison. 
• More than 11 crore Beneficiaries got vaccinated in Tribal districts. As of date 115091985
• More than 40 crore vaccine doses administered during Near to Home Covid Vaccination Centres. As of date 3968724 sessions are conducted as NHCVC in which 40,41,46,093 doses administered.