Latest News Live: On weekends, only essential services would be allowed to operate in Maharashtra.
India's total tally of COVID-19 cases surged to 1,25,89,067 with 1,03,558 new infections, while the recoveries have surged to 1,16,82,136, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday.
The death count increased to 1,65,101 with 478 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra will impose a weekend lockdown and night curfew beginning Monday as it battles a spike in Covid-19 cases, authorities said Sunday.
From Monday night until the end of April, a night curfew will be imposed, gatherings of more than four people banned, and private offices, restaurants, cinemas, swimming pools, bars, places of worship and public places such as beaches shut.
On weekends, only essential services would be allowed to operate.
"While imposing these restrictions, on the one hand, care has been taken not to affect the state's economic cycle and not to harass the workers and labourers, and emphasis has been laid on closing crowded places," the state government said in a statement late Sunday.
Public transport services would be allowed to operate, but at 50 percent capacity. Industrial and manufacturing activities in the state, as well as film shoots in Mumbaiwould be allowed to continue if health measures are observed.
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Ashok Gehlot discussed the situation with divisional commissioners, district collectors, police officers and top doctors. In the meeting, the experts laid emphasis on public participation and support in containing the spread of the virus, according to officials.
They said the government guidelines issued on Sunday was helpful in handling the situation but public participation was crucial.
Bengal logs year's highest one-day spike of 1,957 COVID cases; 6,700 test positive in 5 daysWest Bengal on Monday recorded the year's highest single-day spike of 1,957 COVID-19 cases, while 6,700 people were detected with the infection in the five days of April, the state health department said.
Altogether 19 coronavirus fatalities were recorded this month including four on Monday.
The death count thus mounted to 10,348 and the state's caseload went up to 5,95,576, the department said in a bulletin.
In the last 24 hours, 664 people recovered from the disease in the state, taking the total number of cured people to 5,73,782 people.
People's movement from containment zones won't be stopped but take caution: Noida District MagistrateThere shall be no sealing or stopping of movement of people in areas declared as containment zones in Gautam Buddh Nagar, officials said on Monday but urged residents to exercise restraint and follow COVID-19 protocols.
District Magistrate Suhas L Y made the appeal in the wake of the Uttar Pradesh government redefining the range of containment zones for medical surveillance through an order issued on Saturday amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the state once again.
According to the order, an area of 25 metre radius from the spot of COVID-19 case would be considered a containment zone and it would increase to 50 metres if there are two or more cases.
For multi-storey buildings, a single case of COVID-19 would lead to the particular floor being declared as a containment zone while the whole building or tower would be declared a containment zone if there are two or more cases.
Over 81,000 people vaccinated by Monday
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The third phase of the vaccination drive will span 65 lakh people aged above 45 in the national capital, PTI reported.
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Ganjam district administration puts cap on number of guests at weddings
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Possibility of getting infected with COVID-19 after vaccination can't be ruled out: Rajasthan minister
Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma on Monday said that the possibility of getting infected with COVID-19 even after vaccination cannot be ruled out and those who got vaccinated should not give up wearing masks and maintaining social distancing.
He said that testing facilities for COVID-19 will soon be increased to one lakh per day from the existing 70,000 in the state, PTI reported.
1,326 fresh COVID-19 cases, five deaths in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh reported 1,326 fresh cases of COVID-19 and five deaths in 24 hours ending 9
am on Monday. It also saw another 911 patients recovering from the infection, a health department bulletin said.
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The national capital recorded 4,033 coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the tally to over 6.76 lakh, while the death count mounted to 11,0811 with 21 new fatalities being reported, according to the bulletin issued by the health department, PTI reported.
Indian Idol fame Abhijeet Sawant tests positive for COVID-19
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The 39-year old took to his Twitter handle and wrote, "I tested Covid positive...Be safe take all precautions. Don't ignore wearing mask #CoronavirusIndia #COVIDSecondWave #Govinda #bollywoodsinger #Bollywood".
COVID-19 restrictions in Maharashtra not in interest of people: AAP
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday opposed the imposition of new restrictions in Maharashtra alleging that the state government and the Mumbai civic body have failed to curb the rise in COVID-19 cases.
The AAP alleged "half-hearted" measures were being taken without considering their implications on the common people in Mumbai, PTI reported.
More than 8 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered, till now: Ministry of Health
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JP Nadda holds roadshow in Kolkata's Tollygunge area
In a show of might amid the ongoing assembly elections, BJP national president JP Nadda on Monday held a roadshow in Tollygunge area of the city.
The roadshow, which commenced at a tram depot at 3.15 pm, is scheduled to culminate at Garia More, spanning a distance of little more than 4 km. It is set to cover Tollygunge assembly constituency and parts of Behala Purba seat, where Union minister Babul Supriyo and actress Payal Sarkar -- a poll debutant -- are respective candidates, PTI reported.
Security tightened in Assam as 320 CAPF companies deployed for final leg of polls
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Out of these 320 CAPF companies, 30 are reserved for strong room duty and others for law and order duties.
Coronavirus update: Twice weekly rapid Covid tests to be rolled out for all in England
Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus testing from later this week to track asymptomatic Covid-19 cases, the UK government announced on Monday.
As a step forward to start lifting lockdown restrictions for all businesses, shops and restaurants, anyone will be able to access the free, rapid lateral flow tests for themselves and their families to use twice a week starting this Friday, PTI reported.
Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh resigns
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Amit Shah's review meeting with Bhupesh Baghel, officers of security forces
Supreme Court Declines Assam Congress Ally's Plea To Delay Tamulpur PollsAssam's Bodoland People's Front's petition (BPF) to postpone polling in Tamulpur - days after its candidate Rangja Khungur Basumatary defected to the BJP - was today turned down by the Supreme Court.
Tamulpur will vote tomorrow as the state holds the third and final phase of assembly elections. The BPF is part of the Congress-led alliance - "Mahajoth".
No fresh COVID-19 case in Arunachal Pradesh for 2 daysArunachal Pradesh did not report any fresh COVID-19 case in the last two days, a senior health
department official said here on Monday.
The COVID-19 caseload in the northeastern state remained at 16,849, while 16,785 people have recovered from the disease, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said.
Arunachal Pradesh currently has eight active COVID-19 cases, while 56 people have died due to the contagion so far, the SSO said.
The COVID-19 recovery rate and positivity rate in the state currently stand at 99.62 per cent and 0.047 per cent, respectively, he said.
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Akshay Kumar hospitalised day after testing COVID-19 positiveSuperstar Akshay Kumar on Monday said he has been admitted to a city hospital as a precautionary measure a day after testing positive for the novel coronavirus.
In a statement posted on his official Twitter page, the 53-year-old actor said he is "doing fine" and hopes to be back home soon.
"Thank you everyone for all your warm wishes and prayers, they seem to be working. I am doing fine, but as a precautionary measure under medical advice, I have been hospitalised. I hope to be back home soon. Take care," Mr Kumar said.
The actor was tested positive for the virus five days after starting the shoot of his action adventure drama "Ram Setu".
Apart from Mr Kumar, as many 45 crew members working on the film have tested positive for COVID-19.
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India Crosses 1-Lakh Mark In Daily COVID-19 Cases For First Time
India crossed the one lakh-mark in daily rise in coronavirus cases for the first time ever as the country's tally surged to 1,25,89,067 total infections after a spike of 1,03,558 fresh cases, the government data this morning showed. Maharashtra remains the worst hit-state with over 30 lakh total infections logged since the beginning of the pandemic. On Sunday, the state saw the biggest-ever spike in cases with 57,074 fresh infections.
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Central Teams To Visit Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh Amid Covid Surge
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Mandatory Covid Test For Mumbai, Bengaluru Passengers Arriving In Assam
A day after Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that there is no COVID in the state and hence no need to wear mask now,the health and family welfare department Sunday issued fresh notifications for mandatory testing of air and train passengers coming to the state from Mumbai and Bengaluru to check the spread of virus.
Separate orders have been issued for air and train passengers and the rates for COVID testing by the department's Principal Secretary Samir Sinha.
The minister had on Saturday said that there is no COVID in Assam and so there is no need to wear a mask now which triggered widespread criticism.
Maharashtra Announces Night Curfew, Weekend Lockdown Amid Covid SpikeThe Maharashtra government on Sunday announced new restrictions including a night curfew in the state and a "strict lockdown" over the weekends from Friday 8 pm to Monday 7 am amid an unprecedented surge in coronavirus cases.
The rules, which come into effect tomorrow, include a curfew from 8 pm to 7 am; a ban on gatherings of five or more throughout the day; malls, restaurants, bars and places of worship will be closed; home delivery and essential services will be allowed.
Industrial operations and construction activity will be allowed. Rules to control crowding in vegetable markets will be introduced.