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India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 3,03,62,848 with 45,951 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries have crossed 2.94 crores, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.
The death count increased to 3,98,454 with 817 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Meanwhile, India's Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, the US' National Institute of Health has said.
The NIH said results of two studies of blood serum from people who had received Covaxin suggest that the vaccine generates antibodies that effectively neutralise the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) and B.1.617 (Delta) variants of SARS-CoV-2, first identified in the UK and India, respectively.
The top American health research institute, which has a history of strong scientific collaboration with India, also said that an adjuvant developed with funding from it has contributed to the success of the highly efficacious Covaxin, which has been administered to roughly 25 million people till date in India and elsewhere.
Here are the highlights on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases:
Centre Should Ensure Vaccine Supply Keeps Pace With Speed Of Vaccination In Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the Centre's supply of Covid vaccines should be able to keep pace with the speed of vaccination in the state so that people can be given the second dose on time.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said the Centre's supply of Covid vaccines should be able to keep pace with the speed of vaccination in the state so that people can be given the second dose on time.
He said it is the state government's endeavour to vaccinate the maximum number of people at the earliest.
Covid Vaccine From Germany's CureVac Just 48% Effective
Germany's CureVac announced Wednesday that final trial results showed its coronavirus vaccine had an efficacy rate of just 48 percent, far lower than those developed by mRNA rivals BioNTech and Moderna.
Germany's CureVac announced Wednesday that final trial results showed its coronavirus vaccine had an efficacy rate of just 48 percent, far lower than those developed by mRNA rivals BioNTech and Moderna.
The outcome had been expected after poor interim results were released earlier this month.
The company in part blamed "the unprecedented context of 15 strains circulating" among the trial volunteers, as well as varying responses across different age groups.
Jharkhand Reports 85 New COVID-19 Cases In Last 24 Hours
Jharkhand reported 85 new cases of COVID-19 and 120 recoveries in the last 24 hours, reported ANI.
Jharkhand reported 85 new cases of COVID-19 and 120 recoveries in the last 24 hours, reported ANI.
According to the state COVID-19 bulletin, the new cases pushed the case tally in Jharkhand to 3,45,610.
As many as 3,39,583 people recovered from the disease so far in the state. Meanwhile, the active number of cases stands at 914. The Covid death count in Jharkhand currently stands at 5,113.
New COVID-19 Cases Drop Below 15,000 In West Bengal
Almost after three months, West Bengal's daily COVID-19 count on Wednesday was recorded below the 1,500-mark with 1,478 new cases, the health department said.
Almost after three months, West Bengal's daily COVID-19 count on Wednesday was recorded below the 1,500-mark with 1,478 new cases, the health department said.
The death toll rose to 17,708 after 29 fresh fatalities were registered in the state.
All of the 29 deaths were due to comorbidities where COVID-19 was incidental, the health department bulletin said.
Manipur Extends COVID-19 Curfew Till July 10
The Manipur government on Wednesday extended the coronavirus-induced curfew in seven districts of the state till July 10, a notification said.
The Manipur government on Wednesday extended the coronavirus-induced curfew in seven districts of the state till July 10, a notification said.
The restrictions were scheduled to end on June 30.
The curfew was first imposed on May 8 and repeatedly extended in the districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Kakching, Thoubal, Churachandpur and Ukhrul due to a surge in coronavirus cases.
As per the fresh order issued by Chief Secretary Rajesh Kumar, agriculture, horticulture, MGNREGA works will be allowed, and stationary and optician shops outside the main markets of Thangal Bazaar and Paona Bazaar may open from 10 AM to 2 PM when grocery shops are closed.
Coronavirus News: 23 Tamil Nadu Districts Log Less Than 100 New Cases In 24 Hours
Tamil Nadu has recorded 4,506 new Covid cases and 113 deaths, including that of a five-month-old baby, pushing the caseload to 24,79,696 and 32,619 respectively, the Health Department said on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI.
Tamil Nadu has recorded 4,506 new Covid cases and 113 deaths, including that of a five-month-old baby, pushing the caseload to 24,79,696 and 32,619 respectively, the Health Department said on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI.
As many as 5,537 people were discharged today, aggregating to 24,08,886 leaving 38,191 active infections, a bulletin said.
Coronavirus News: Over 2 Lakh Vaccinated Daily For Three Consecutive Days In Delhi, Says AAP MLA
Issuing the daily vaccination bulletin, the MLA said a total of 2,03,035 doses were administered in Delhi on Tuesday, out of which approximately 1.5 lakh were given to those in the 18-44 age group.
COVID-19 vaccination in Delhi has gained pace with over two lakh people being inoculated daily for three days in a row, senior AAP leader Atishi said on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI.
Coronavirus News: 10-Day Unlock To Begin In Nagaland From Tomorrow
A 10-day unlock will begin in Nagaland from tomorrow after a month-and-half-long lockdown imposed in view of a surge in coronavirus cases, a notification said, reported news agency PTI.
A 10-day unlock will begin in Nagaland from tomorrow after a month-and-half-long lockdown imposed in view of a surge in coronavirus cases, a notification said, reported news agency PTI.
The lockdown, imposed on May 14 and repeatedly extended, ended today, following which Unlock-1 will come into force from July 1-10.
Inching Toward Emergency Use Listing By WHO For Covaxin: Bharat BiotechEmergency Use Listing of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin by WHO is not a long drawn process as a majority of the vaccine makers' facilities have been audited by the global health body, Suchitra Ella, joint managing director of Bharat Biotech, said today.
No Case Of Delta Plus Variant Of Covid In Delhi So Far: Minister Satyendar JainDelhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday said the national capital has not reported any case of Delta plus variant of COVID-19 so far, adding that there is no communication from the Centre to make any special arrangement to deal with it.
Coronavirus News: Over 73 Lakh Vaccine Doses Available With States, Union Territories, Says Centre
Of this, the total consumption, including wastage, is 31,40,75,654 doses, according to data available at 8 am on Wednesday.
More than 73 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and union territories (UTs) while over 24,65,980 are in the pipeline and will be received by them within the next three days, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday, reported news agency PTI.
So far, 32,13,75,820 vaccine doses have been provided by the government of India to the states and UTs through the free of cost channel and direct state procurement category.
Coronavirus News: Telangana Records 917 New Covid Cases, 10 Deaths
Telangana today recorded 917 new Covid cases and 10 fatalities, taking the overall tally to 6,23,510 and 3,661 respectively, reported news agency PTI.
Telangana today recorded 917 new Covid cases and 10 fatalities, taking the overall tally to 6,23,510 and 3,661 respectively, reported news agency PTI.
The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) accounted for the most number of cases with 108 followed by Nalgonda (71) and Karimnagar (66) districts, a bulletin said while providing details as of 5.30 PM today.
The number of recoveries outnumbered fresh cases during the day with 1,006 people recuperating from the infectious disease, taking the cumulative number of recoveries to 6,06,461.
Coronavirus News: Goa Reports 240 New Cases, 6 Deaths
The number of recovered cases in the state rose to 1,61,361 after 201 patients were discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours since Tuesday evening, the official said. Goa now has 2,274 active cases, the official said.
Goa's coronavirus caseload rose by 240 and reached 1,66,689 on Wednesday, while 201 patients recovered from the infection, a health department official said, reported news agency PTI.
The death count increased to 3,054 as six more patients died from the infection during the day, he said.
The number of recovered cases in the state rose to 1,61,361 after 201 patients were discharged from hospitals during the last 24 hours since Tuesday evening, the official said. Goa now has 2,274 active cases, the official said.
Confident Europe Medicine Body Will Approve Covishield In A Month: Serum's Adar PoonawallaVaccine major Serum Institute of India (SII) is confident of receiving approval from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for its COVID-19 vaccine Covishield in a month, the company's Chief Executive Officer Adar Poonawalla said today.
Coronavirus News: Andhra Logs 3,797 New Cases, 35 Deaths In 24 Hours
Andhra Pradesh today reported 3,797 fresh cases of coronavirus in the 24 hours ending 9 am, reported news agency PTI.
While 5,498 recoveries, another 35 died in 24 hours, the latest bulletin said. The state Covid chart now shows 18,89,513 total positives, 18,38,469 recoveries and 12,706 deaths.
The number of active cases stood at 38,338, the bulletin added.
Andhra Pradesh today reported 3,797 fresh cases of coronavirus in the 24 hours ending 9 am, reported news agency PTI.
While 5,498 recoveries, another 35 died in 24 hours, the latest bulletin said. The state Covid chart now shows 18,89,513 total positives, 18,38,469 recoveries and 12,706 deaths.
The number of active cases stood at 38,338, the bulletin added.
Coronavirus News: Jharkhand Reports 94 New Cases Of Coronavirus, Two Deaths
Jharkhand's coronavirus tally rose to 3,45,525 today as 94 people tested positive for the infection, while two fatalities pushed the state's coronavirus death count to 5,113, a health bulletin said, reported news agency PTI.
East Singhbhum district registered the highest number of new cases - 20, followed by Simdega (eight) and Bokaro (seven), it said.
The fatalities were reported from Bokaro and Dhanbad.
Jharkhand's coronavirus tally rose to 3,45,525 today as 94 people tested positive for the infection, while two fatalities pushed the state's coronavirus death count to 5,113, a health bulletin said, reported news agency PTI.
East Singhbhum district registered the highest number of new cases - 20, followed by Simdega (eight) and Bokaro (seven), it said.
The fatalities were reported from Bokaro and Dhanbad.
Coronavirus News: Chaos, Long Queues At Ahmedabad Vaccination Centres Amid Short Supply
Chaotic scenes were witnessed at several Covid inoculation centres in Ahmedabad today as people turned up in large numbers to get the jabs amid a short supply of vaccines in the city.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) struggled to meet its target of vaccinating one lakh people a day due to less number of vaccines supplied to it, officials said.
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Chaotic scenes were witnessed at several Covid inoculation centres in Ahmedabad today as people turned up in large numbers to get the jabs amid a short supply of vaccines in the city.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) struggled to meet its target of vaccinating one lakh people a day due to less number of vaccines supplied to it, officials said.
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Vaccination Centres Cut By 82% In Assam Over Short Supply From Centre
Short and erratic vaccine supply by the Centre has forced the BJP-led government in Assam to cut down the number of operational vaccination centres by almost 82% from over 2,000 centres to a little over 300 on Wednesday. The supply shortage has derailed the mega vaccination drive which began across the country on June 21.
While Assam administered a record 3.74 lakh doses across over 2,000 centres to kickstart the mega vaccine drive on June 21, the number of vaccine centres have since been reduced - to just 353 on Wednesday and till 4 PM today, only about 10,000 people were inoculated.
Short and erratic vaccine supply by the Centre has forced the BJP-led government in Assam to cut down the number of operational vaccination centres by almost 82% from over 2,000 centres to a little over 300 on Wednesday. The supply shortage has derailed the mega vaccination drive which began across the country on June 21.
While Assam administered a record 3.74 lakh doses across over 2,000 centres to kickstart the mega vaccine drive on June 21, the number of vaccine centres have since been reduced - to just 353 on Wednesday and till 4 PM today, only about 10,000 people were inoculated.
Sputnik V Doses For Transgenders In Bengaluru's Manipal Hospital Vaccine DriveThe clearance of the Moderna vaccine for limited emergency use will make it the fourth vaccine against coronavirus that will be available and used in India. The third vaccine to get approval - Russia's Sputnik V - has been soft-launched in different cities across the country as part of a pilot phase.
Vladimir Putin Says He Opposes Mandatory Covid VaccinationsPresident Vladimir Putin said Wednesday he opposed introducing mandatory vaccinations in Russia despite a surge in coronavirus infections in the country and sluggish inoculation rates.
Coronavirus News: Delhi's Active Cases Fall To Over 4-Month Low
Delhi recorded 94 new cases of coronavirus today - a marginal drop from Tuesday's figures - and six deaths in the last 24 hours, according to a health department bulletin. The number of active cases in the city now stands at 1,379 - lowest since February 28 when the active case count was 1,335.
Delhi recorded 94 new cases of coronavirus today - a marginal drop from Tuesday's figures - and six deaths in the last 24 hours, according to a health department bulletin. The number of active cases in the city now stands at 1,379 - lowest since February 28 when the active case count was 1,335.
The positivity rate dropped slightly to 0.12 per cent from 0.15 per cent on Tuesday, the bulletin stated.
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Report Shows Wuhan Virologist Researched Bat Coronaviruses Had Ties With China Military Scientists
A top Chinese Virologist from Wuhan Institute of Virology has ties to military scientists of China who had been helping her in coronavirus research, reported news agency ANI.
One of these two military scientists has been listed as "deceased". In March, Dr Shi Zhengli, a Wuhan-based virologist who was accused of performing dangerous experiments with bat coronaviruses, denied claims that Wuhan Institute conducted studies with the military but several pieces of evidence was found that proved Dr Shi's links with the military scientists, Fox News reported citing US Media.
A top Chinese Virologist from Wuhan Institute of Virology has ties to military scientists of China who had been helping her in coronavirus research, reported news agency ANI.
One of these two military scientists has been listed as "deceased". In March, Dr Shi Zhengli, a Wuhan-based virologist who was accused of performing dangerous experiments with bat coronaviruses, denied claims that Wuhan Institute conducted studies with the military but several pieces of evidence was found that proved Dr Shi's links with the military scientists, Fox News reported citing US Media.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Russia reports record virus deaths for second day in a row
Russia on Wednesday reported 669 coronavirus deaths over the past 24 hours, a record number of fatalities for the second day in a row, according to a government tally.
The country is grappling with a spike of infections spurred by the highly infectious Delta variant, and President Vladimir Putin was expected to address the surge in cases during a televised phone-in session with Russians set to begin later Wednesday. Read Here.
Russia on Wednesday reported 669 coronavirus deaths over the past 24 hours, a record number of fatalities for the second day in a row, according to a government tally.
The country is grappling with a spike of infections spurred by the highly infectious Delta variant, and President Vladimir Putin was expected to address the surge in cases during a televised phone-in session with Russians set to begin later Wednesday. Read Here.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Kim Jong Un warns of "grave incident" in North Korea's fight against COVID-19
However, health experts said information was too sketchy to draw any immediate conclusions about whether the coronavirus had entered the country, ANI reported.
North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un has rebuked ruling party officials for failure in anti-epidemic work, which caused a ''huge crisis'' in the country, according to the state media.
However, health experts said information was too sketchy to draw any immediate conclusions about whether the coronavirus had entered the country, ANI reported.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Arunachal Pradesh reports 344 fresh COVID-19 cases, one more fatality
COVID-19 tally of Arunachal Pradesh mounted to 35,571 with 344 single-day cases, while one
more fatality raised the death toll to 168, a senior health department official said on Wednesday.
The northeastern state now has 2,687 active cases and 32,716 patients have recovered from the disease, PTI reported.
COVID-19 tally of Arunachal Pradesh mounted to 35,571 with 344 single-day cases, while one
more fatality raised the death toll to 168, a senior health department official said on Wednesday.
The northeastern state now has 2,687 active cases and 32,716 patients have recovered from the disease, PTI reported.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: South Korea reports 794 more COVID-19 cases, 156,961 in total
South Korea reported 794 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Tuesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 156,961.
The daily caseload was sharply up from 595 in the previous day, marking the highest in over two months since April 23. The daily average caseload for the past week was 631, ANI reported.
South Korea reported 794 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Tuesday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 156,961.
The daily caseload was sharply up from 595 in the previous day, marking the highest in over two months since April 23. The daily average caseload for the past week was 631, ANI reported.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Puducherry clocks 264 new COVID-19 cases, tally touches 1,17,249
With the addition of 264 fresh coronavirus cases, the overall caseload shot up to 1.17 lakh in Puducherry during last 24 hours ending 10 am on Wednesday. The new cases were identified at the end of examination of 8,098 samples, PTI reported.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: "Step-By-Step Approach Followed," Says Bharat Biotech On Brazil Covaxin Deal Row
Brazil has decided to suspend a $ 324 million contract, which has engulfed President Jair Bolsonaro in accusations of irregularities, on the advice of the federal comptroller. Read Here.
Bharat Biotech said today that it had followed a "step-by-step" approach towards contracts and regulatory approvals with Brazil amid investigations in the country to the deal for 20 million Covaxin doses.
Brazil has decided to suspend a $ 324 million contract, which has engulfed President Jair Bolsonaro in accusations of irregularities, on the advice of the federal comptroller. Read Here.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Centre Has 6 Weeks To Frame Rules For Compensation For Covid Victims
Noting it was not within its ambit to decide on compensation rules or amount, the court criticised the NDMA - the agency responsible for such details - for failing to discharge its duty, and said it was bound to give "minimum standards of relief, which includes ex-gratia assistance". Read Here.
Guidelines for compensation to families of COVID-19 victims - including amount of compensation - should be framed by the NDMA, or National Disaster Management Authority, within six weeks, the Supreme Court told the centre on Wednesday morning.
Noting it was not within its ambit to decide on compensation rules or amount, the court criticised the NDMA - the agency responsible for such details - for failing to discharge its duty, and said it was bound to give "minimum standards of relief, which includes ex-gratia assistance". Read Here.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Vaccine Orders Only Through CoWIN, Monthly Cap For Private Hospitals
The government also imposed a cap, or a "maximum limit", on the number of doses a private hospital can order for a given month, in order to balance limited supply and prevent wastage. Read Here.
Private hospitals must route Covid vaccine orders via CoWIN - on which they must register - and can no longer buy doses directly from manufacturers, the government said on Tuesday.
The government also imposed a cap, or a "maximum limit", on the number of doses a private hospital can order for a given month, in order to balance limited supply and prevent wastage. Read Here.
Coronavirus News: India Reports 45,951 New Covid Cases In 24 Hours, Higher Than Yesterday
India reported a sudden rise in new Covid cases 45,951 new infections in the last 24 hours, higher than Tuesday's 37,566, a Health Ministry bulletin said. With 817 new fatalities, the total Covid death count is inching closer to the 4-lakh mark. Read Here
Coronavirus: Thane Logs 368 New COVID-19 Cases, 18 More Deaths
With the addition of 368 new cases of coronavirus, the infection count in Maharashtra's Thane district has gone up to 5,31,943, an official said on Wednesday. These new cases were reported on Tuesday, he said. The virus also claimed the lives of 18 more people, raising the death count in Thane to 10,679, he said, adding that the COVID-19 mortality rate in the district is two per cent. Details of recovered and under-treatment patients were not provided by the district administration. In neighbouring Palghar district, the COVID-19 case count has gone up to 1,16,570, while the death count has reached 2,563, another official said.
Coronavirus Latest News: India Reports 45,951 New COVID-19 Cases, 817 Deaths In Last 24 Hours
India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 3,03,62,848 with 45,951 new infections being reported in a day, while the recoveries have crossed 2.94 crores, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death count increased to 3,98,454 with 817 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
COVID-19: Punjab Eases Covid Curbs From July 1, Allows Bars To Open With 50% Capacity
With cases of Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 coming to light, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday ordered extension of the coronavirus restrictions till July 10, with certain more relaxations, including the opening of bars, pubs with 50 per cent capacity, beginning July 1.
Covaxin Effectively Neutralises Delta Covid Variant: Top US Health Research Institute
India's Covaxin, developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, effectively neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, the US' National Institute of Health has said. The NIH said results of two studies of blood serum from people who had received Covaxin suggest that the vaccine generates antibodies that effectively neutralise the B.1.1.7 (Alpha) and B.1.617 (Delta) variants of SARS-CoV-2, first identified in the UK and India, respectively.
Coronavirus News: 12 COVID-19 Patients Die In Assam Hospital In Last 24 Hours
Twelve COVID-19 patients have died at the state-run Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) during the last 24 hours amidst allegations of doctors on duty being not present at night. Out of the 12 patients, nine were admitted to the ICU and three in the ward and the oxygen saturation level of all the patients who died were below 90 per cent, GMCH Superintendent Abhijit Sarma said on Tuesday.
COVID19 | Active cases in Mizoram rise to 4,471 with 256 new cases reported yesterday; case tally at 20,075 pic.twitter.com/TfXdKjzINK
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Brazil To Suspend Covaxin Deal As Graft Allegations Probed
Brazil will suspend a $324 million Indian vaccine contract that has mired President Jair Bolsonaro in accusations of irregularities, the health minister said on Tuesday, following the guidance of the federal comptroller, the CGU. The deal to buy 20 million doses of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin shot has become a headache for Bolsonaro after whistleblowers went public with concerns over irregularities.
