Coronavirus Highlights: Ready to execute inoculation drive whenever Centre instructs says Maha Health Minster

COVID-19 Updates | Ready to execute inoculation drive whenever it is instructed by Centre: Maharashtra Health Minster

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope says they are ready to execute an inoculation drive whenever it is instructed by the Central government.

We had meeting with Union Health Min. We insisted that COVID vaccination drive must be sponsored by GoI. We also pointed out all lacunae in maintaining cold storage of vaccines. We're ready to execute inoculation drive whenever it is instructed: Maharashtra Health Min Rajesh Tope pic.twitter.com/jJRnbjvxt7

— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2021

Coronavirus LIVE Updates | According to Reuters tally, Europe crosses 25 million COVID-19 cases. 

Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Karnataka reported 761 new COVID-19 cases, 812 discharges, and 7 deaths today. Total cases: 9,24,898, Total discharges: 9,03,629, Death toll: 12,131, Active cases: 9,119.

Coronavirus in Manipur LIVE Updates | Manipur reported 47 new COVID-19 cases and 35 recoveries today, says State Health Department. Total cases so far: 28,531 Total recoveries: 27,677 Active cases: 490, Total Deaths: 364, Recovery rate is 97.00 %

Coronavirus LIVE Udpates | Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will visit Tamil Nadu on Friday to review preparedness and oversee dry run of COVID-19 vaccination: Official statement

Coronavirus in Tamil Nadu LIVE Updates | Tamil Nadu reported 805 new COVID-19 cases, 911 discharges, and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours: State Health Department Total cases: 8,23,986, Total discharges: 8,04,239, Death toll: 12,200, Active cases: 7,547.

Coronavirus in Maharashtra LIVE Updates | Maharashtra reports 3,729 new COVID-19 cases, 3,350 discharges, and 72 deaths today, as per State Health Department Total cases: 19,58,282 Total recoveries: 18,56,109. Total active cases: 51,111, Total Deaths: 49,897.

Air India Express launches Robotic Technology for the first time in India to clean and disinfect the interiors of an aircraft. pic.twitter.com/qNmNdvTpP5

— ANI (@ANI) January 7, 2021

Coronavirus LIVE Update | Nearly 20,000 second doses of Pfizer vaccine given in England before rule change

Nearly 20,000 second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech were given to people in England before guidelines were changed to prioritise giving out first doses, the National Health Service said on Thursday. The figures showed that 19,981 second vaccinations were given between the Dec. 29 and Jan. 3, out of 1.1 million total administered in England. Across the whole of the United Kingdom, 1.3 million doses have been deployed.

The day after second vaccinations began, health officials said they would prioritise giving as many people as possible a first shot of a COVID-19 vaccine to offer some protection over the rollout of booster shots. That means second shots will now be given up to 12 weeks after people receive their first shots, prompting criticism from some scientists, and frustration from people who have seen appointments cancelled.

Coronavirus LIVE Updates | Union Health Secy has written to Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, and West Bengal urging them to take steps to curb the spike in Covid-19 cases. The States are advised to maintain a strict vigil & keep a check on the rising cases, especially in view of the new strain of virus.

Coronavirus in Goa LIVE Updates | Goa records 119 new COVID-19 cases; 90 recoveries

With the addition of 119 new cases of coronavirus, the count of infections in Goa reached 51,626 on Thursday, an official from the health department said. While no new casualties were reported during the day, 90 patients were discharged from various treatment facilities, the official said. With this, the death toll in the state stands at 744 and the number of recoveries has risen to 49,983, he said. There are currently 899 active cases in the coastal state, the official said. At least 1,865 swab samples were tested, raising the number of tests conducted in the state to 4,10,575, he added. Goa's COVID-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 51,626, new cases 119, death toll 744, discharged 49,983, active cases 899, samples tested till date 4,10,575. (PTI)