Covid-19 Cases in India: There are currently 4,95,533 active coronavirus cases.
India recorded a single-day rise of 44,111 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, besides 738 new fatalities, the lowest in 86 days, according to the Union health ministry's latest update. With this, the tally increased to 3,05,02,362 cases and 4,01,050 deaths. There are currently 4,95,533 active cases. The COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 97.06 per cent.
Meanwhile, Bharat Biotech announced its findings after the conclusion of Phase 3 final analysis of its Covaxin vaccine, finding it overall 77.8 per cent effective against coronavirus. The data is yet to be peer-reviewed. In a statement, the vaccine-maker also said Covaxin offers "65.2 per cent protection" against the Delta variant, which has been driving infection surge in several countries across the world.
Here are the LIVE updates on coronavirus (COVID-19) cases:
No Weekend Curfew From Next Week As Karnataka Relaxes Covid CurbsKarnataka today announced the lifting of weekend curfew starting next week as it treads cautiously even as daily Covid cases continue to drop. The night curfew will, however, continue to be in place from 9 pm to 5 am across the state, a government order said.
Karnataka, which reported more Covid cases in 24 hours than Maharashtra at the peak of the second wave of the pandemic in May, began witnessing a gradual dip in the number of infections over the past few days. On Friday, the state reported 2,984 cases of coronavirus in 24 hours with state capital Bengaluru logging 593 cases.
COVID-19: Karnataka logs 2,082 infections, 86 deathsThe number of active COVID-19 cases in Karnataka fell below 50,000 on Saturday, the tally was 48,116.
The State saw 2,082 infections and 86 deaths today taking the total cases and fatalities to 28,52,079 and 35,308 respectively, the Health Department said.
During the peak of the second wave of the virus which began in the first week of March, there were more than six lakh cases.
As many as 7,751 patients recovered in the State taking the total recoveries to 27,68,632.
Covid-19: 90 new cases in Rajasthan, 4 more die
Rajasthan recorded 90 fresh COVID-19 cases and four related fatalities which raised the infection count to 9,52,663 and the death count to 8,934 on Saturday, according to an official report.
Of the fresh cases, Alwar and Jaipur reported 25 and 17 cases, respectively, while two deaths due to the coronavirus were reported from Udaipur and one each from Chittorgarh and Pratapgarh, the report said.
COVID-19: Madhya Pradesh sees 49 cases, 12 deaths, 61 recoveriesMadhya Pradesh on Saturday reported 49 COVID-19 cases and 12 deaths, taking the caseload to 7,89,936 and the count to 9,001, an official said.
The day also saw 61 people getting discharged from hospitals, which increased the recovery count in the state to 7,80,445, leaving it with 490 active cases, including 99 in Bhopal and 94 in Indore, he said.
Indore's tally increased by nine to touch 1,52,867 and that of Bhopal rose by 12 and reached 1,23,156, while the toll remained unchanged in both districts, the official said.
"No coronavirus case was recorded in 35 of 52 districts in the state in the last 24 hours. With 74,059 samples being examined during the day, the number of tests in MP went up to 1,22,99,236," the official informed.
COVID-19 India News: Six New Cases Take Andamans Tally To 7,475
Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported six new COVID-19 cases, which took the tally in the Union Territory to 7,475, a health department official said on Saturday, according to news agency PTI. Four new patients have travel history and two were detected during contact tracing, he said.
The death count remained at 128 as no new fatality due to the infection was reported in the last 24 hours, the official said. At least 17 more people were cured of the disease during the period, taking the total number of recoveries in the archipelago to 7,325. The Union Territory now has 22 active cases.
COVID-19 India News: Tripura Extends Covid Curfew Till July 9The Tripura government has extended the COVID curfew from 2 pm to 5 am in Agartala and eight other urban local bodies (ULBs) till July 9, a notification said, according to news agency PTI. However, the night curfew from 6 pm to 5 am has been lifted from the villages. The COVID curfew in the ULBs, first imposed on May 16 and then repeatedly extended, was scheduled to end on July 2.
"The COVID curfew will remain in force in the jurisdiction of Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) and eight other ULBs till July 9," the notification issued by Chief Secretary Kumar Alok said. Besides Agartala, the restrictions have also been imposed in the municipal councils of Ranirbazar, Udaipur, Kailashahar, Dharanagar, Khowai, Belonia, and nagar panchayats of Jirani and Panisagar.
Shopping malls and market complexes will remain closed at all times and bazaar committees shall deploy volunteers to ensure strict adherence to social distancing.
COVID-19 India News: Telangana Administers 1,83,627 Vaccine Doses On Friday
Telangana administered 1,83,627 COVID-19 vaccine doses on Friday, reported news agency ANI. As per the report issued by the state health department Saturday, as of July 2 till 9 pm, 1,48,146 people received their first vaccine dose and 35,481 inoculated with the second dose. On July 2, those who received the first dose include 138 healthcare workers and 1,15,810 people from the 18-44 age group and 32,035 who are 45 and above. Among those who were vaccinated with the second dose include 287 healthcare Workers, 8,739 people from the 18-44 age group and 26,043 who are above 45 years of age. The COVID-19 vaccination drive for age group 18-44 began in Telangana on July 1, Director of Public Health and Family Welfare, Dr G Srinivasa Rao had said.
COVID-19 India News: India Administers 43.99 Lakh Vaccine Doses In Last 24 HoursWith 43,99,298 vaccine doses administered in the last 24 hours, India's cumulative vaccination coverage increased to 34.46 crore, according to the Union Health Ministry on Saturday. A total of 34,46,11,291 vaccine doses have been administered through 45,60,088 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am on Saturday, reported news agency ANI.
Meanwhile, as many 44,111 new COVID-19 cases and 738 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry. With 57,477 recoveries in the last 24 hours, daily recoveries continued to outnumber the daily new cases for the 51st consecutive day.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Saudi Arabia Suspends Entry From UAE, Ethiopia, VietnamSaudi Arabia has suspended entry for citizens of the UAE, Ethiopia and Vietnam over the spread of the coronavirus and its strains in these countries, media reports said. Saudi citizens are allowed to visit these countries only after getting a permit from the Kingdom's authorities, the state-run SPA news agency reported. The new restrictions will enter into force on late Sunday. Saudi Arabia has confirmed more than 490,000 COVID-19 cases so far, with over 7,800 fatalities.
COVID-19 India News: Mizoram Adds 233 New Cases, Tally Rises To 21,003
Mizoram on Saturday reported 233 fresh COVID-19 cases, raising the state's tally to 21,003, an
official said, reported news agency PTI. The northeastern state now has 4,010 active cases, while 16,899 people have recovered from the disease, he said. The death count, however, remained at 94. Of the new infections, Aizawl district reported the highest number of 134 cases, followed by Kolasib and Lunglei - 43 and 22 cases, respectively. Mizoram has tested over 4.96 lakh samples for COVID-19 till date, the official said. State Immunisation Officer Lalzawmi said more than 5.2
lakh people have been vaccinated till Friday. Meanwhile, Mizoram Health Minister R Lalthangliana has said the state is preparing for a possible third wave of the pandemic.
COVID-19 India news: 44,111 New Cases, 738 Deaths Recorded In Last 24 Hours
India reported 44,111 new COVID-19 cases, 57,477 recoveries, and 738 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry.
Total cases: 3,05,02,362
Total recoveries: 2,96,05,779
Active cases: 4,95,533
Death count: 4,01,050
Total Vaccination: 34,46,11,291
COVID-19 India News: Maharashtra's Thane Adds 489 New Cases, 11 More Deaths
With the addition of 489 coronavirus positive cases, the infection count in Thane district of Maharashtra mounted to 5,33,536, an official said on Saturday, according to news agency PTI.
These cases were reported on Friday, the official said. As the virus claimed the lives of 11 persons during the day, the death count in the district rose to 10,720. Thane's COVID-19 mortality rate is 2.00 per cent, he added. In neighbouring Palghar district, the caseload has gone up to 1,17,090, while the death count is 2,590, another official said.
COVID-19 News Updates: Covaxin Efficacy At 77.8%, Claims Bharat Biotech In Phase 3 DataBharat Biotech has announced the findings of it final analysis for Covaxin efficacy from Phase 3 clinical trials. The conclusions are, however, yet to be peer-reviewed.
1. Efficacy analysis demonstrates Covaxin to be 77.8% effective against symptomatic COVID-19, through evaluation of 130 confirmed cases, with 24 observed in the vaccine group versus 106 in the placebo group
2. Efficacy analysis demonstrates Covaxin to be 93.4% effective against severe symptomatic COVID-19
3. Safety analysis demonstrates adverse events reported were similar to placebo, with 12% of subjects experiencing commonly known side effects and less than 0.5% of subjects feeling serious adverse events
4. Efficacy data demonstrates 63.6% protection against asymptomatic COVID-19
5. Efficacy data demonstrates 65.2% protection against the SARS-CoV-2, B.1.617.2 Delta variant
WHO Recommends COVID-19 Tests In Schools To Avoid ClosuresThe World Health Organization said Friday that Covid-19 tests should be carried out in schools in some circumstances to avoid the "harmful" effects of closures and remote learning.
"The summer months offer a valuable window of opportunity for governments to put in place the right set of measures that will help keep infection rates down and avoid resorting to school closures," Hans Kluge, WHO's regional director for Europe, said in a statement issued together with UNICEF and UNESCO.
He added that closing schools "as we have seen, have such a harmful effect on the education, social and mental well-being of our children and youth."
Flexible, Agile Vaccination Strategy Vital In Saving Lives In India: Lancet ReportFlexible and agile vaccination strategies can play a vital role in protecting lives in India as COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, according to a latest Lancet report.
The report ''Responsive and Agile Vaccination Strategies Against COVID-19 in India'' published by the Lancet Global Health on Friday highlighted the importance of sentinel site based surveillance and detection of early warning signal through test positivity ratio (TPR).
"Our analysis offers a demonstration of principle that even limited vaccination resources could be marshalled for maximum impact, if deployed flexibly in response to a rapidly evolving epidemic," the report said.