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Coronavirus News Highlights: India's total tally of COVID-19 cases climbed to 1,53,21,089 with 2,59,170 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, while active cases surpassed the 20-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll increased to 1,80,530 with a record 1,761 daily new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed. Registering a steady increase for the 41st day in a row, the active cases increased to 20,31,977, comprising 13.26 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has dropped to 85.56 per cent. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,31,08,582, while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.18 per cent, the data stated. India's regulator has granted restricted emergency use approval for three vaccines — Covishield, Covaxin and Sputnik V. All persons above the age of 45 are eligible to get vaccinated. Globally, more than 14.04 crore people have been infected by the novel coronavirus and 30.08 lakh have died so far, as per the John Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Centre.
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I was hoping that PM in his address would announce free vaccine for every citizen. PM didn't mention anything on how much the vaccine production capacity will be boosted and on the number of vaccine doses to be given to states after that: Chhattisgarh Minister TS Singh Deo
Total cases: 9,05,541
Total discharges: 8,07,328
Active cases: 85,575
Death toll: 12,638
Night curfew imposed in Karnataka from 9pm to 6am until May 4.
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The PM has said that lockdown should be the last option for states. But various courts in the country have given directives for lockdown. The people were hopeful that a relief package would be announced by PM for migrant workers, poor, small traders: Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik
Ex-CM Kumaraswamy and Governor have said that there should be a lockdown. CM is yet to take any decision on lockdown. Chief Secretary has also prepared a report. After discussing with experts, probably, CM will take a call tonight: Karnataka Home Minister Basavaraja Bommai
Haryana reports 7,811 new cases, 3,367 recoveries and 35 deaths; case tally 3,71,624, death toll 3,483
There will be no need for a lockdown if we follow Covid protocols. People must not leave their homes unless really necessary. We have to save the country from a lockdown. Appeal to states to impose lockdowns as a measure of last resort. States must use micro containment zones as the go-to strategy, says PM
Half the vaccine production will be available to States and Pvt sector. Our endeavour is to save lives while minimising economic impact. Our efforts are to save lives, but also to make sure that economic activity is least disrupted. State Govts must appeal to migrants not to leave cities. Workers should remain where they are.States will arrange for their vaccination wherever they are. We are working to increase testing caapcity as well.Our Doctors have gained expertise in treating Covid
India has started the world's largest vaccination programme. 12 crore vaccine doses have been administered in India. Regulatory and scientific support has been enhanced. Effort has been to roll out vaccination swiftly across the country. A large section of our senior population has been vaccinated. Govt hospitals will continue to offer vaccines free of cost
Pharma industry is going to ramp up the production of necessary drugs even more. We are lucky that we have a strong Pharma sector. Various efforts are on to increase bed capacity in hospitals. Given high demand in some cities, large hospitals are being built. Today the world’s cheapest vaccine is in India
Measures taken in the last few days will help improve the situation.Decisions taken over the last few days will help in improving the situation rapidly. centre, states and private sector working to bridge oxygen deficit. Pharma sector has ramped up production
