This Article is From Dec 23, 2020

Coronavirus India Highlights: At 19,556, India Records Lowest Daily Covid Cases Since July 2

Coronavirus Latest News Highlights: Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala remained the worst-hit states

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Coronavirus Cases India: The country's total number is now at 1,00,75,116. (Representational)

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India added only 19,556 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, the lowest since early July, according to Health Ministry data released this morning. The country's total number is now at 1,00,75,116. The number of Covid-related deaths reported from across the country in this period was 301, taking the total to 1,46,111.

In India, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala remained the worst-hit states, though others like Delhi, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh also reported high number of fresh cases in the past 24 hours.

Maharashtra on Monday imposed an 11 pm-6 am curfew till January 5 in Mumbai and other cities, and announced new quarantine rules for arrivals from the Europe and Middle East, in view of the new coronavirus strain emerging in the UK. Authorities in Delhi have surveyed over 1.72 crore residents so far for coronavirus-like symptoms to assess the spread of the infection and found that just over 39,500 had cough, fever and other indicators of the viral disease, officials said Monday. 

The US also on Monday surpassed 18 million reported Covid-19 cases, figures from Johns Hopkins University showed.

Here are the Highlights on Coronavirus Cases:

Dec 23, 2020 04:22 (IST)
Coronavirus news: Top US Doctor Anthony Fauci Receives COVID-19 Vaccine In "Symbol" For US
Anthony Fauci, the United States' top infectious disease specialist, received his Covid-19 vaccine on Tuesday along with other senior officials and six health workers at a live streamed event at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The widely-respected scientist rolled up his left shirt sleeve, and said he was taking the shot "as a symbol to the rest of the country that I feel extreme confidence in the safety and the efficacy of this vaccine.

"I want to encourage everyone who has the opportunity to get vaccinated so that we could have a veil of protection over this country, that would end this pandemic," he added.

He then gave a thumbs-up sign and clapped for his colleagues as he left the stage of an auditorium at the NIH's headquarters in Bethesda, a Washington suburb.
Dec 23, 2020 03:29 (IST)
Covid-19: 75 new cases take Assam's tally to 2,15,585
With 75 new cases reported on Tuesday, the tally for coronavirus cases in Assam reached 2,15,585, according to the State Health Department.

There are 3,483 active Covid-19 cases in the state.

While 1,024 people have succumbed to the deadly virus in the state, 2,11,075 persons have recovered from the infection till December 22.

Meanwhile, India continues to witness a steady decline in daily new coronavirus cases as 19,556 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the last 24 hours taking the total count to 1,00,75,116.

Dec 23, 2020 03:17 (IST)
Joe Biden Says Will Push Congress For Another Covid Relief Bill
President-elect Joe Biden said Tuesday he will ask the US Congress to pass another Covid-19 relief bill after taking office in January.

"Congress did its job this week. And I can and I must ask them to do it again next year," Biden said in a pre-holiday address to the American people.

Biden was speaking a day after lawmakers approved a $900 billion relief package that will provide a long-sought boost for millions of Americans and businesses battered by the pandemic.

The Democratic president-elect, who takes office January 20, applauded Congress for finally reaching a long-sought bipartisan compromise on the vital aid.
Dec 23, 2020 01:32 (IST)
Coronavirus news: France Set To Ease UK Travel Ban Over New Coronavirus Variant
France will relax a temporary UK travel ban introduced after a new variant of coronavirus emerged, the prime minister's office said on Tuesday.

EU nationals and residents as well as Britons will be allowed to enter from Wednesday providing they can show a negative Covid-19 test no more than 72 hours old.

The tests must be of a type capable of detecting the new variant that emerged in Britain, the office said in a statement.

People who "must carry out essential travel" will also be allowed into the country, it said.
Dec 22, 2020 23:24 (IST)
Night Curfew In Pune Till January 5 Amid Fears Of New Covid Variant


After the Maharashtra government on Monday declared night curfew in municipal corporation areas in the state, the Pune police imposed curfew in the city from Tuesday night.

It will be in force between 11 pm to 6 am from the night of December 22 to January 5, said the order issued by senior police officer Ravindra Shisave.

Essential services and goods have been excluded from the night curfew, he added.

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Dec 22, 2020 22:32 (IST)
COVID-19 Live News: Karnataka Reports 1,141 New Cases, 1,136 Discharges And 14 Deaths
Dec 22, 2020 21:24 (IST)
Coronavirus Latest Updates: 332 New Cases Reported In Himachal Pradesh
Dec 22, 2020 21:10 (IST)
Medical Fraternity At Forefront Of Covid Crisis, Not Less Than ''Superman'': Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday equated the medical fraternity's commitment during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic to that of a "superman" saving the world.

He also mentioned that the Russian-made vaccine Sputnik V will be coming to India soon.

"During this crisis, the entire world understood that the real superman is our doctors, nurses and paramedical staff. I am the Defence Minister. And, I urge you to come forward and render your services to the armed forces," Mr Singh said while addressing the foundation day programme of King George's Medical University (KGMU) through video-conferencing.
Dec 22, 2020 20:34 (IST)
Coronavirus Latest Updates: Six Passengers On London-Delhi Flight Test Positive For COVID-19

Six passengers travelling on Air India's London-Delhi flight tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival, a senior government official said on Tuesday.

"Five passengers were found COVID-positive at the Delhi airport. One passenger who took a connecting flight to Chennai was tested there and found positive," the official said.

The flight landed around 11.30 pm on Monday. A second flight from London (British Airways BA143) landed at around 6 am on Tuesday.

All the passengers of the 6 am flight have been tested and no one has been found COVID-19 positive, said Dr Gauri Agarwal, founder of the Genestrings Diagnostic Center that is handling coronavirus testing at Delhi airport
Dec 22, 2020 20:18 (IST)
COVID-19 Latest News: Andhra Pradesh Orders RT-PCR Tests On People Arriving From UK

The Andhra Pradesh government has ordered a full-scale screening and testing of people coming into the state from the UK in the wake of a new strain of COVID-19.

An RT-PCR test would be conducted on all passengers arriving from the UK and those testing negative would have to undergo a mandatory 14-day home quarantine, according to an order issued by Health Commissioner Katamaneni Bhaskar. Those testing positive will be shifted to a hospital.
Dec 22, 2020 20:10 (IST)
COVID-19 Live News: Tamil Nadu Reports 1,052 New Cases, 1,139 Discharges And 17 Deaths
Dec 22, 2020 19:25 (IST)
COVID-19 Latest News: Rajasthan Reports 807 New Cases, 8 Deaths And 1,159 Recoveries
Dec 22, 2020 19:24 (IST)
Maharashtra Reports 3,106 New COVID-19 Cases, 4,122 Discharges And 75 Deaths
Dec 22, 2020 19:23 (IST)
Delhi Airport Aims To Start Distributing Covid Vaccine In January, Says Chief Executive Officer

India's largest airport plans to start distributing COVID-19 vaccines in January with up to 5.4 million vials a day, its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) said on Tuesday, underscoring the logistical challenge of reaching everyone in the country of 1.3 billion.

If we are able to rotate cargo twice a day, then 5.4 million (vials) can be distributed in a day," Videh Kumar Jaipuriar, CEO of the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) said.
Dec 22, 2020 19:06 (IST)
4 Passengers Who Arrived From London Test Covid Positive At Ahmedabad Airport

Four passengers including a British national who arrived at Ahmedabad airport by Air India flight from London have tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials.
Dec 22, 2020 19:04 (IST)
No Reason To Consider Vaccination In Children Based On Available Evidence: Centre
Dec 22, 2020 18:40 (IST)
Uttarakhand Bans Christmas, New Year Celebrations In Bars, Hotels, Public Places Amid Covid
Dec 22, 2020 18:38 (IST)
27 Deaths, 6,049 New COVID-19 Cases And 5,057 Recoveries Reported In Kerala
Dec 22, 2020 18:16 (IST)
COVID-19 Live News: 13 Deaths And 611 New Cases Reported In Uttarakhand
Dec 22, 2020 17:51 (IST)
Active COVID-19 Cases Slump Below 3 Lakh, Lowest In 163 Days: Health Ministry

The total number of active coronavirus cases in the country has slumped to less than 3 lakh after over five-and-a-half months and the recovery rate stands over 95 per cent, Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

"In the country, active cases are less than 3 lakh after 163 days. It is after almost 5.5 months, we have less than 3 lakh active Covid-19 cases in the country. It is a big achievement and credit goes to every frontline worker, administration and officials who are engaged in coronavirus containment related work," Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Health Ministry said.




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