Covid Highlights : An increase of 649 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload
With 2,541 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,60,086, while the active cases increased to 16,522, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
The death toll climbed to 5,22,223 with 30 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded as 98.75 per cent, the ministry said. An increase of 649 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
Here are the Highlights on coronavirus cases in India:
Fourth COVID-19 wave may hit Goa in June-July, people must follow mask mandateThe Goa government's expert committee on COVID-19 on Monday advised people to continue wearing face masks when outdoors as a safety protocol and predicted a possible fourth wave of the pandemic in the coastal state in June or July.
Dean of Goa Medical College and Hospital Dr Shivanand Bandekar, the head of the committee who chaired a meeting here, said experts have warned against lowering guard on COVID-19.
He said though the number of daily coronavirus cases has reduced drastically in Goa, there is probability that the fourth wave may hit the state in June or July.
First time in over 2 years, Andhra Pradesh reports nil Covid-19 cases in a day For the first time since the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020, Andhra Pradesh did not report any fresh case of Covid-19 on Monday.
However, the State is not Covid-free yet, as it still has 22 active cases.
Chhattisgarh logs six COVID-19 cases, no fatalityChhattisgarh on Monday reported six fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the state's tally to 11,52,241.
The death count remained unchanged at 14,034 as no fresh fatality was reported due to the viral infection, an official said.
The positivity rate, or cases detected per 100 tests, stood at 0.12 per cent, he said.
The overall recovery count in Chhattisgarh rose to 11,38,184, leaving the state with 23 active cases, he said.
"Balrampur recorded two cases followed by one in Bilaspur among other districts. No new coronavirus cases were reported in 23 districts. As of Monday, no active cases were reported in 14 districts in the state," the official said.
20 more test Covid positive in Punjab; one deathPunjab on Monday reported 20 fresh coronavirus cases, taking the infection tally to 7,59,442, according to a medical bulletin.
A covid-related fatality was reported from Moga district in the state, the bulletin said. The toll from the pandemic reached 17,748. It also included three death cases which were not reported earlier.
Punjab has witnessed 349 fresh cases of COVID-19 so far this April, it said.
The number of active cases in the state stands at 167, the bulletin said.
Of the fresh cases, Jalandhar reported eight followed by six in Mohali and three in Patiala.
Telangana reports 34 new COVID-19 cases
Telangana on Monday recorded 34 new COVID-19 cases taking the total caseload to 7,91,827.
Hyderabad reported the highest number of cases with 26.
A health department bulletin said no fresh fatality occurred due to the infection and the death count continued to be 4,111.
Fifteen people recuperated from the infectious disease raising the cumulative number of recoveries till date to 7,87,484. The recovery rate stood at 99.45 per cent.
Madhya Pradesh sees 4 COVID-19 cases, 1 death, 3 recoveries; active tally now 70 The COVID-19 tally in Madhya Pradesh reached 10,41,323 on Monday after the detection of four cases, while one death in the last 24 hours, in Jabalpur, took the toll to 10,735, a health department official said.
The positivity rate dipped to 0.06 from 0.07 per cent the previous day, he added.
The recovery count increased by three and stood at 10,30,518, leaving the state with 70 active cases, the official informed.
With 6,251 samples examined during the day, the number of tests in MP went up to 2,90,46,195, he added.
Wearing face masks in schools, offices, malls made mandatory in Chandigarh The Chandigarh administration on Monday made wearing of face masks compulsory in "closed environments" like schools, offices and cinema halls to fight the Covid pandemic.
A fine of Rs 500 will be imposed for not wearing masks, according to an order issued by the adviser to the union territory administrator.
Wearing of masks has been made mandatory in "closed environments" like cinema halls, malls, departmental stores, shops, schools, colleges, coaching centres, library, government and private offices, buses, taxis, auto rickshaws and all types of indoor gatherings, it stated.
Violation will be punishable by a fine of Rs 500, according to the order.
"Non-payment of fine by violators will attract proceedings under section 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code," it stated.
Maharashtra sees 84 COVID-19 cases, down from 144 day beforeMaharashtra on Monday reported 84 COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 78,76,925, while the death count remained unchanged at 1,47,834 with no fresh fatality, a health department official said.
The addition to the day's tally was far less than the 144 cases logged on Sunday, he said, adding that four of eight circles in the state, namely Akola, Latur, Nashik and Aurangabad did not report a single case.
Of the 84 cases reported during the day, a dominant 56 were from Mumbai metropolitan region (MMR), including 45 from the metropolis, followed by 23 from Pune, four from Nagpur and one from Kolhapur.
So far, 77,28,162 people have been discharged post the COVID-19 recovery, including 71 in the last 24 hours, leaving Maharashtra with 929 active cases, the official added.
Covid 4th wave concerns: Karnataka makes masks, social distancing mandatoryAmid fresh COVID-19 concerns in different parts of the country and apprehensions about a possible fourth wave of the pandemic, the Karnataka government on Monday decided to issue guidelines making wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing compulsory.
The decision was taken at a meeting headed by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai with senior ministers, officials and the COVID-19 technical advisory committee consisting of experts here, to review the situation in the state amid concerns over a possible fourth wave.
"Masks should be worn compulsorily, especially at places where there is a crowd and in indoor places, social distancing has to be maintained. Guidelines will be issued today to this effect. We have not taken any decision regarding imposing any penalty immediately," Health Minister K Sudhakar said.
Covid: Over six-fold rise in patients under home isolation in DelhiThe number of coronavirus patients in home isolation in the national capital has seen an over six-fold increase from 447 on April 11 to 2,812 on April 24, according to official data.
The number of patients admitted in hospitals also increased from 17 to 80 during the period. However, the Delhi government has assured people that despite the rise in cases, the hospitalisation rate has remained low.
The city is witnessing a spurt in COVID-19 cases over the past few days with the number of active cases increasing to 3,975 from 601 on April 11.
The hospitalisation rate, however, has so far been low, accounting for less than three per cent of the total active cases, according to the data.
China continues to back 'Zero COVID policy' even as cases spikeAs the COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread in more and more cities in China, questions are mounting over the country's zero covid policy.
Mainland China reported 2,666 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases and 51 more deaths in the past 24 hours, the country's National Health Commission said on Monday.
Covid-19 pandemic has taught Singapore valuable lessons, says PM LeePrime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the Covid-19 pandemic has taught Singapore valuable lessons "for which we have paid dearly", lessons that must not go to waste.
Speaking at an event on Sunday to mark 200 years since the establishment of Singapore General Hospital, Lee said Singapore "cannot thoughtlessly revert to the status quo ante" after the pandemic.
Over 192.74 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses provided to States, UTs: CentreMore than 192.74 crore COVID vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories till date, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
"More than 192.74 crore (1,92,74,20,735) vaccine doses have been provided to States, UTs so far through Government of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category," a statement from the Health Ministry said.
Active COVID-19 cases in country rise to 16,522With 2,541 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,60,086, while the active cases increased to 16,522, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
The death toll climbed to 5,22,223 with 30 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.
The active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded as 98.75 per cent, the ministry said. An increase of 649 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.
One active COVID-19 case in AndamansOne COVID-19 patient is currently undergoing treatment in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a health bulletin said on Monday.
The coronavirus tally of the Union territory remained unchanged at 10,035 as no fresh infection was registered, it said.