COVID-19 Live: The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore
India logged 196 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases marginally increased to 3,428, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,77,302).
The death count stands at 5,30,695 with two fatalities reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
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4 Foreigners Test Covid Positive At Bihar's Gaya Airport, Isolated
Four foreign nationals have tested positive following RTPCR tests at Bihar's Gaya Airport and have been kept in isolation at a hotel.
The four foreigners - one from Myanmar, one from Thailand and two from England - had come to Bodh Gaya. A major site for Buddhist pilgrimage, Bodh Gaya is hosting the Bodh Mahotsav, and is expected to witness the arrival of thousands of devotees from all around the world.
29,818 Covid vaccine doses administered in last 24 hours: Health Ministry
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Monday that the government has so far administered 220.05 crore vaccine doses under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive, of which 29,818 were administered in the last 24 hours.
These total vaccine doses include 95.12 crore Second doses and 22.37 crore Precaution Doses.
UP activates administrative machinery to test Covid readiness
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday activated the administrative machinery to test Covid preparedness and management, including conduct of mock drills at medical colleges and hospitals across the state, after two fresh cases were reported from Unnao and Agra.
The government, however, said there was no need to panic as the situation in Uttar Pradesh was under control.
Active Covid cases in country rise to 3,428
India logged 196 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases marginally increased to 3,428, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,77,302).
The death count stands at 5,30,695 with two fatalities reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.
Nainital High Court makes wearing of masks mandatory in courtroom
Amid fears of a surge in Covid-19 in the country, the Nainital High Court on Monday issued a notification that it will be possible to enter the courtroom only by wearing a mask.
"In view of the danger of spreading of Covid-19, it will be possible to enter the courtroom only by wearing a mask in the Nainital High Court," said the notification.
On the instructions of Nainital High Court Chief Justice Vipin Shanghvi, the Registrar of the High Court issued a notification that all officers, staff, lawyers and parties will be able to enter the court only by wearing masks.
Random Covid test of international passengers continues for 2nd day at Delhi airport
The random Covid test of arriving international passengers continued for the second day at Delhi airport on Sunday, and some passengers have tested positive, according to an official.
At the Delhi airport, as many as 455 passengers have been subjected to random coronavirus testing, starting from 10 am on Saturday till 7 pm on Sunday. Out of them, less than half per cent are positive cases, an official at Genestrings Diagnostic Centre said.
Specific details could not be immediately ascertained.
With the Covid spike in China setting off an alarm, the centre has asked states to hold mock drills at health facilities to ensure swift response if Covid cases in the country surge again.
The mock drill, which would be held on Tuesday, will focus on availability of beds, human resources, logistics and the supply chain of medical oxygen.
India Reports 227 New Covid Cases On Sunday, Active Cases Rise To 3,424
India recorded 227 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 3,424, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday.
The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,77,106).
The death count stands at 5,30,693 with two fatalities with one reconciled by Kerala and one death reported in Maharashtra in the last 24 hours.