COVID-19 Cases in India: The death count increased to 3,99,459 with 1,005 new fatalities.
India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 3,04,11,634 with 48,786 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries have crossed 2.94 crores, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday.
The death count increased to 3,99,459 with 1,005 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Meanwhile, Indian drugmaker Zydus Cadila said on Thursday it has applied to the country's drug regulator for emergency use approval of its COVID-19 vaccine and that it plans to manufacture up to 120 million doses of the shot annually.
Coronavirus cases in India dropped from a devastating peak in April and May, however, experts have warned of a third wave and reiterated that widespread vaccination remains one of the best defences against the pandemic.
Here are the Highlights on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases:
First Case Of Delta Plus Variant Found In Himachal PradeshThe first case of the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 has been found in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, officials said on Thursday.
A 19-year-old woman from Gopalpur in Palampur sub-division of Kangra had tested positive for COVID-19 on May 25. Her sample has come back positive for the Delta Plus variant of COVID-19, they said.
However, the officials said, her sample that was sent for genome sequencing was collected on May 26, when the state was under a lockdown.
Malaysia Reports 6,988 New COVID-19 Cases, 84 DeathsMalaysia reported another 6,988 new COVID-19 infections taking the national total to 758,967, the Health Ministry said Thursday.
Health Ministry Director-General Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a press statement that five of the new cases are imported and 6,983 are local transmissions.
Jharkhand Logs 96 New Covid Cases, 156 Recoveries
Telangana Reports 869 New Covid Cases, 8 Deaths In 24 Hours
Jharkhand Prepares Covid Warriors To Contain Possible Third Wave
Recognising the crucial role played by the ground level health workers during COVID pandemic, the Jharkhand government is imparting special training to a band of 90 women as part of preparation against the anticipated third wave. During the training, information related to anatomy, infection control, epidemiology, vaccination, oxygen administration, injection, disinfection, nursing laboratory technology, first aid, physiotherapy will be given.
Mumbai Reports 661 Covid Cases, 21 Deaths In 24 Hours
Mumbai logged 661 new coronavirus infections and 21 fresh fatalities on Thursday, while 489 patients recovered from the infection. With the addition of the new infections, the tally of COVID-19 cases jumped to 7,22,879, while the death count increased to 15,472 after 21 more patients succumbed to the infection.
India's Cumulative Covid Vaccination Coverage Nearly Reaches 34 Crore: Centre
Uttar Pradesh Reports 147 Covid Cases, 4 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
Second Black Fungus Death Reported In Assam
A 47-year-old-man died of Mucormycosis or Black Fungus in Dibrugarh becoming the second fatality due to the infection in Assam. The patient died at the Assam Medical College Hospital on Wednesday, doctors said.
3,203 New COVID-19 Cases, 94 Related Deaths Reported In Karnataka
Karnataka reported 3,203 new cases of COVID-19 and 94 deaths, pushing the infection count to 28,47,013 and death count to 35,134 on Thursday. The day also saw 14,302 discharges,taking the total number of recoveries to 27,46,544.
127 Orphanage Inmates Test COVID-19 Positive In Mizoram
At least 127 inmates of an orphanage-cum-rehabilitation centre in the Mizoram state capital were among the 417 people who tested positive for COVID-19 in the north-eastern state in the last 24 hours.
Goa Reports 231 New COVID-19 Cases, 6 Related Deaths
Covid-19 Vaccination Centre Inaugurated At Gurgaon's Huda City Centre Metro StationA COVID-19 vaccination centre was inaugurated at the Huda City Centre metro station in Gurgaon on Thursday where beneficiaries can get inoculated without any registration.
"DMRC-MD Dr Mangu Singh and Chief Medical Officer, Gurugram Dr Virender Yadav today inaugurated a vaccination centre at HUDA City Centre station. The centre has been opened to facilitate citizens to get their vaccination done for free without any registration or slot booking," the DMRC said in a tweet.
Indian Government Certificates Recognised As Proof Of COVID-19 Vaccination: Embassy Of Estonia
Delhi Reports 93 New COVID-19 Cases, 4 Related Deaths
"Focussed On Strengthening Health Infrastructure": PM Modi
"Want To Assure That Everyone Will Be Vaccinated": Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
COVID-19 Vaccination Drive Underway In Jharkhand's Ranchi
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Indonesia to impose 'emergency' curbs to battle virus surge
Indonesia will impose "emergency" coronavirus restrictions this week to battle an alarming surge in infections, President Joko Widodo said Thursday, as the country scrambles to avoid a collapse of its overwhelmed healthcare system.
Widodo said the new restrictions, starting Friday, would last more than two weeks in the capital Jakarta and across hard-hit Java, as well as on the holiday island Bali, after infections surged to record levels, AFP reported.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Bangladesh army patrols streets in strict coronavirus lockdown
The Bangladesh army and police patrolled empty streets on Thursday as a strict week-long Covid-19 lockdown began, with people confined to their homes except for emergencies and to buy essentials.
The government has said the South Asian nation of 168 million people is seeing an "alarming and dangerous" rise in cases, blamed largely on the highly infectious Delta variant, AFP reported.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Russia Posts Record Virus Deaths For Third Day RunningRussia on Thursday reported 672 coronavirus deaths over the past 24 hours, according to a government tally, setting a pandemic high of fatalities for the third day in a row, AFP reported.
The country is battling a surging outbreak driven by the highly infectious Delta variant and worsened by a lagging jab drive, with President Vladimir Putin urging Russians to get vaccinated on national television Wednesday.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Arunachal reports 286 new COVID-19 cases, 4 fresh fatalities
Arunachal Pradesh's COVID-19 tally rose to 35,857 on Thursday as 286 more people tested positive for the infection, while four fresh fatalities pushed the state's coronavirus death count to 172, a senior health official said. The Capital Complex region registered the highest number of new cases at 71, followed by Upper Subansiri (29), and Lower Dibang Valley and Lohit (20 each), State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Japan likely to extend COVID-19 curbs in Tokyo as infections rise, say sources
Japan is likely to extend by two weeks or more coronavirus containment measures in the greater Tokyo area, four government sources said on Thursday, as infection numbers creep up less than a month before the Summer Olympics start.
Japan's capital and three neighbouring prefectures are among areas under a 'quasi' state of emergency set to run through July 11, but a recent uptick in infections has officials leaning towards keeping restrictions in place - a move that could affect the number of spectators allowed into Olympic venues, Reuters reported.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Dr Fauci says "quite concerned" over Delta COVID-19 variant in US, infection spread prompts reconsideration of precautions
The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is the greatest threat to the United States' attempt to eradicate COVID-19, White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said on Wednesday.
During a broadcast interview, the head of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases said he's "quite concerned" about the Delta variant in the US, ANI reported.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Citizens irked over suspension of COVID-19 vaccination drive in Mumbai Mumbaikars expressed unhappiness over the suspension of the COVID-19 vaccination drive at civic and government-run centres on Thursday due to shortage of vaccines doses, and raised questions over the management of the inoculation programme.
Some residents also wondered if this was a bid to "divert people to private hospitals" for paid jabs rather than getting free vaccine doses at government centres, PTI reported.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Tourists land in no-quarantine Phuket despite Thailand Covid-19 surge
The first international travellers touched down Thursday in the holiday hotspot of Phuket under a quarantine-free scheme, as Thailand tries to reboot its battered tourism industry while also enduring its worst coronavirus outbreak.
Tourism makes up almost a fifth of the Thai economy, and the Covid-19 pandemic has led to its worst performance since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, AFP reported.
Delta Variant "Greatest Threat" To US' Covid Efforts: Dr Anthony Fauci
The highly contagious Delta variant of the coronavirus is the "greatest threat" to America's attempt to eradicate the Covid pandemic, the country's leading infectious disease expert and White House Chief Medical Advisor Dr Anthony Fauci has warned. The variant, which was first detected in India, is more contagious and causes more severe disease than other circulating variants, he said on Tuesday during a White House Covid-19 response team briefing.
Abnormal Rise In Blood Sugar In Recovered Covid Patients: AIIMS Patna
A survey done by the All India Institute of Medical Science in Patna has found abnormal rise in blood sugar level in people who were infected with coronavirus during the second wave of the pandemic this year. The telephonic survey by AIIMS in Patna dialled some 3,000 people who were treated for COVID-19 and asked them about their health long after recovering from Covid.
Read Here Coronavirus Latest: India Reports 48,786 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,005 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 3,04,11,634 with 48,786 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries have crossed 2.94 crores, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The death count increased to 3,99,459 with 1,005 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Coronavirus News: Zydus Cadila Applies For Emergency Use Nod For Covid Vaccine
Indian drugmaker Zydus Cadila said on Thursday it has applied to the country's drug regulator for emergency use approval of its COVID-19 vaccine and that it plans to manufacture up to 120 million doses of the shot annually.
Coronavirus: Accept Covishield, Covaxin Or Face Mandatory Quarantine, India Tells EU
The European Union's reluctance in accepting Indian-made vaccines for its 'vaccination passport' has triggered a face-off with New Delhi. Sources in the foreign ministry said India will begin a reciprocal policy when it comes to exemption from quarantine. This would mean that unless the European Union accepts Covishield and Covaxin certificates, their certificates will not be accepted in the country and people from EU will face mandatory quarantine upon arrival in India.
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