Covid19

Attendance in UP offices capped at 50%
11 Jan

Attendance in UP offices capped at 50%

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On Monday the UP government restricted attendance of employees in government and private offices to 50%. At present, there are a total 33,946 active cases of Covid-19 in the state of which 33,563 are in home isolation. CM Yogi Adityanath has directed that if anyone from a private office tests Covid positive, he or she should be given seven days' paid leave and Covid help desks should be established in all the offices and no one should be given entry without screening." To prevent the spread of Covid-19, the CM has directed officials to implement 50% attendance of employees, except…
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PM Narendra Modi to hold COVID meet with CMs on Thursday
11 Jan

PM Narendra Modi to hold COVID meet with CMs on Thursday

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Concerned over the Covid cases in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set  a meeting of chief ministers of all states to discuss about the worst scenario. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday that is on 13th January 2022. PM Modi has held numerous meetings with chief ministers to forefront India's response to the disease since its outbreak in 2020. The Covid cases in the country have raised fears of the nationwide lockdown being continuously imposed. While rising Covid numbers are a matter of concern, imposing a lockdown will add to the woes that country's economy…
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Lata Mangeshkar hospitalized in Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital, at ICU
11 Jan

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalized in Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital, at ICU

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Singer Lata Mangeshkar also known as “ The Nightingale of India” has been hospitalized after she contracted Covid 19. The legendary singer is currently undergoing treatment at ICU of Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital. Her niece Rachna confirms to IndiaTV that the Bharat Ratna recipient has mild symptoms. Due to her old age health issues, she has been shifted to the ICU.  Her neice Rachna updated her health saying, "She is doing fine; has been kept in ICU only for precautionary reasons considering her age. Please respect our privacy and keep Didi in your prayers." Born on September 28, 1929, Lata Mangeshkar was honoured…
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Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin started ‘precautionary dose’ of COVID-19
11 Jan

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin started ‘precautionary dose’ of COVID-19

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On Tuesday Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Thiru MK Stalin took the 'precautionary dose' of COVID-19 vaccine and he started precautionary dose for all healthcare and frontline workers. The nationwide drive for healthcare workers, frontline workers, and people who aged 60 and above with comorbidities started. According to the government data 9,84,676 'Precaution doses' were administered on the first day. Out of which 5,19,604 were healthcare workers; 2,01,205 frontline workers and 2,63,867 were over the age of 60. Tamil Nadu reported 13,990 new cases and 11 deaths in 24 hours. According to the state health department, there are currently 62,767 active…
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Covid cases in India: PM Modi to chair virtual meet with chief ministers on Thursday
11 Jan

Covid cases in India: PM Modi to chair virtual meet with chief ministers on Thursday

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The rising number of Covid cases has been a cause for concern, especially since the poll season is at hand now. In order to take effective steps to curb the spread of the Omicron-driven infection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a virtual conference meeting with chief ministers on Thursday, January 13. PM Modi will review the Covid situation in the country and take stock of the measures implemented to curb the spread of the infection. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a virtual review meeting on Covid-19. PM Modi said that he would hold a meeting with chief…
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India records 1,79,723 cases of COVID, 146 deaths
10 Jan

India records 1,79,723 cases of COVID, 146 deaths

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India witnessed single-day rise of 1,79,723 covid  cases taking the total toll to 3,57,07,727, including 4,033 cases of the Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday. The number of active cases has increased to 7,23,619, the highest, while the death toll has climbed to 4,83,936 with 146 fatalities, the data updated later stated. Of the total 4,033 cases of Omicron variant, 1,552 have recovered. Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of Omicron cases to around 1,216, followed by Rajasthan 529, Delhi 513, Karnataka 441, Kerala 333 and Gujarat…
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Maximum no of Omicron cases in Maharashtra
10 Jan

Maximum no of Omicron cases in Maharashtra

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On Monday the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) informed in its bulletin that the country registered 4,033 cases of Omicron. In the last 24 hours, 410 fresh cases on the new COVID-19 variant have been reported in India. Of the total Omicron cases recorded 2,481 are active and 1,552 have recovered or migrated. Maharashtra continues to have the maximum number of Omicron cases in the country. The state has logged 1,216 cases of which 762 are active. In the last 24 hours, Maharashtra alone has reported 207 cases of Omicron, becoming the single largest state to report most number…
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Accelerate vaccine drive for adolescents in mission mode: PM Modi in Covid review meet
10 Jan

Accelerate vaccine drive for adolescents in mission mode: PM Modi in Covid review meet

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country in the wake of the rise in cases, fuelled by the Omicron variant, and asked to accelerate the vaccine drive for adolescents in a mission mode. A meeting with chief ministers will be convened to discuss state-specific scenarios, best practices and the public health response, PM Modi said. The meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Top officials part of the meeting included the Aviation Secretary, Home Secretary, Cabinet Secretary, and Chairman of the Railway Board, among others.…
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Assam CM has announced incentives for the frontline workers engaged in the vaccination drive
08 Jan

Assam CM has announced incentives for the frontline workers engaged in the vaccination drive

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Assam government has announced incentives for the frontline workers in Assam who are engaged in the vaccination drive. The state government has decided to give a monetary incentive of Rs 1,500 per month to each Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) along with their monthly salary till completion of vaccination. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “The monetary incentive will be given from January to March 31. We will also give a monetary incentive of Rs 1,500 per month to each ASHA facilitator and vaccine verifier. Also, the state government will give incentives of Rs 1,000 to each ASHA worker of…
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Over 2 crore teenagers have vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine
08 Jan

Over 2 crore teenagers have vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine

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India began vaccination of children in the age group 15-18 on January 3, 2021, a crucial milestone in expanding immunity beyond adults. Over 2 crore teenagers have been successfully vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine against COVID-19 under India’s vaccination drive. According to health ministry officials, over 91% of the adult population of the country has received at least one dose of the vaccine while more than 66% have been vaccinated with both doses. There are an estimated 10 crore children in the 15-18 age group eligible for the vaccination, out of which, over 2 crores have already received one…
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