Covid19

Over 74 million people received COVID vaccine in Turkey
06 Aug

Over 74 million people received COVID vaccine in Turkey

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More than 74.6 million citizens in Turkey have got at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine rising daily infections, the Health Ministry said. In the country of 83 million people, more than 41 million have received the first dose of the vaccine, while 28 million have been administered the second dose.The number of citizens who have received the third jab has surpassed 5 million.                  The ministry noted that 44.84 per cent of the eligible people aged over 18 have received two doses. Turkey reported 26,822 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday.
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Raid at Mumbai bar for violation of COVID-19 norms; 10 held, 4 women rescued
06 Aug

Raid at Mumbai bar for violation of COVID-19 norms; 10 held, 4 women rescued

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Police have arrested at least 10 men after a raid at a bar in Malad over violation of coronavirus norms, an official said on Friday. The raid was conducted at the bar located on SV Road around 9:45 on Thursday, he said, adding that four women staffers were also rescued during the operation. A police official said, "It was found that the bar violated the COVID-19 norms issued by the state government as well as the local civic body." A team led by DCP Vishal Thakur conducted the raid, he said, "At least 10 male customers, who were present there,…
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NSE Foundation launched Project CAVACH
03 Aug

NSE Foundation launched Project CAVACH

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NSE Foundation, a Section 8 subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India Limited, has launched an innovative programme that will unite the efforts of grass root level partners and the local district administration to facilitate increased vaccination in remote ‘aspirational’ districts of India which include Nandurbar and Osmanabad in Maharashtra, Karauli in Rajasthan, Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu and Kiphire in Nagaland. Dr Vinod K. Paul, Member NITI Aayog, Chair of the Empowered Group on Medical Infrastructure and Covid Management Plan, National Task Force on Covid-19 (ICMR), and the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC) launched Project CAVACH…
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West Bengal govt considers premature release of 63 life convicts in view of Covid-19
03 Aug

West Bengal govt considers premature release of 63 life convicts in view of Covid-19

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The West Bengal government is considering premature releases of 63 life convicts, who have served at least 14 years in jails. The decision was taken with a view to decongest the prisons in the wake of COVID-19. The West Bengal government stated: "Considering the Covid pandemic situation prevailing in the country and in the State of West Bengal, it is felt that there is a need to decongest the prisons. Further, Section 432 of the Criminal Procedure Code 1973 empowers the State Government to consider the premature release of life convicts who have served at least 14 years in correctional…
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Maharashtra govt to lift restrictions for fully vaccinated passengers
29 Jul

Maharashtra govt to lift restrictions for fully vaccinated passengers

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Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh hinted that fully vaccinated passengers will be allowed to travel unrestricted in train services within two to three days. A detailed discussion took place over the opening of Mumbai local train and Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) buses for fully vaccinated individuals. "As a Minister, I am also of the view that person whose two doses are completed should be allowed to travel in Mumbai local, we have also informed Chief Minister about this. After studying the report by the task force, a decision on Mumbai local will be taken in next two to…
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India reports 43,509 fresh Covid cases, 38,000 recoveries in 24 hours
29 Jul

India reports 43,509 fresh Covid cases, 38,000 recoveries in 24 hours

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India recorded 43,509 new covid cases along with 640 deaths due to the infection in the last 24 hours.  The data shared by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday reported, the country saw a total of 38,465 discharges in the last 24 hours, taking the total recovery rate at around 97.38 per cent.  The total active cases of COVID-19 in India have now increased to 4,03,840. The total death toll in the country is now at 4,22,662. In India, the first death due to COVID pandemic was reported in March 2020.  According to the ICMR, 46,26,29,773 samples have been tested till…
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Libya imposes curfew due to increase in COVID-19 infections
28 Jul

Libya imposes curfew due to increase in COVID-19 infections

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The Libyan government has imposed a curfew due to increasing Covid-19 cases. The curfew will last for two weeks from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, Xinhua news agency reported. While addressing the media, Health Minister Ali Zanati confirmed that Covid-19 isolation centres in western Libya were crowded. The country's Health Ministry on July 24 had announced that it was to launch a specialised vaccination campaign. Libya has received more than 1 million Covid-19 vaccine doses, and more doses are expected to arrive soon. The campaign aims to vaccinate 1 million people above the age of 18.  So far, more than 500,000…
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Mamata meets PM Modi: More vaccine for the state, Bengal name change discussed
27 Jul

Mamata meets PM Modi: More vaccine for the state, Bengal name change discussed

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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Earlier in the day, she had met Congress leaders Kamal Nath and Anand Sharma and is also likely to meet Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday. Mamata arrived in Delhi on Monday on her first visit to the national capital after assuming office for the third term.  Speaking to the reporters after the meet, the CM said that she has urged the PM for more Covid vaccines for West Bengal. “It was a courtesy meeting with PM today. During the meeting, I raised the issue of COVID & the…
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Children will get Covid vaccine from August , said Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
27 Jul

Children will get Covid vaccine from August , said Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

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On Tuesday, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the Covid-19 vaccine for children is expected to be launched in the country from August. Last week, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) director Dr Randeep Guleria said the trials for covaxin were underway and the results were expected by September. But curently Covaxin trials are underway on children aged 2-6 years in Delhi AIIMS. Mandaviya also said that India is soon going to be largest vaccine-producing country as more companies will get the production licence. On June 7, Delhi AIIMS started screening children between the age of 2 to 17 for…
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At 29K, India records lowest new Covid cases in 132 days
27 Jul

At 29K, India records lowest new Covid cases in 132 days

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India on Tuesday recorded 29,689 new Covid-19 cases, less than the 30,000-mark in 132 days, and 415 deaths, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare data showed. After 124 days, the country now has 3,08,100 active cases which is less than the four lakh-mark. On March 14, India recorded 26,291 and on March 16, 28,903 new cases. The total number of deaths has reached 4,21,382 as per the government data. According to the government, 42,363 people were discharged from hospitals and health centres in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cured to 3,06,21,469 till date as the…
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