Coronavirus live updates: Goa extends corona curfew till June 28
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Jul 30, 2021, 21:16:52 IST
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Coronavirus live updates: Goa extends corona curfew till June 28

India reported 60,753 new Covid-19 cases, 97,743 discharges & 1,647 deaths in last 24 hours, as per health ministry's updated data on Saturday. The total number of cases are 2,98,23,546 a against total discharges which are 2,86,78,390. The death toll has further climbed to 3,85,137. Meanwhile, active cases: remain at 7,60,019.Stay with TOI for latest updates on coronavirus from in and around the world --
18:36 (IST) Jun 17
Data of 4,500 participants were taken for the results of the time of midterm analysis from four states of India and more results are likely to come in the next two to three months, reports ANI
18:36 (IST) Jun 17
The SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity rate among children was high compared to the adult population in the survey, which was conducted in five selected states with a total sample size of 10,000 by WHO-AIIMS
18:35 (IST) Jun 17
The possible third wave of Covid-19 unlikely to affect children much, as per WHO-AIIMS survey
18:05 (IST) Jun 17
The Indian Railways converted 5,601 coaches into Covid care centres at a cost of Rs 47.38 crore during 2020-21. With about 16 beds being made available in each coach, that amounted to over 89,600 isolation beds. However, data from different sources seems to indicate that barely 4% of these beds were utilised for isolating Covid patients. Despite this experience from the first wave, conversion of coaches was happening even in April 2021.
18:04 (IST) Jun 17
Kerala reports 12,469 new Covid cases, 13, 614 recoveries and 88 deaths today.
17:43 (IST) Jun 17
AIIMS-Delhi to resume routine inpatient admissions, elective surgeries, reports PTI
17:34 (IST) Jun 17
US to buy 200 million more doses of Moderna's Covid shot, reports IANS
The US will buy an additional 200 million doses of Moderna's Covid vaccine in anticipation that its citizens may require booster shots, media reports said. The vaccine doses' delivery is expected to begin this fall and continue till next year and will help the Biden administration to inoculate children under 12, once the US Food and Drug Administration approves, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing officials familiar with the plan.
17:31 (IST) Jun 17
IMA is conducting a nationwide protest tomorrow in demand for a central law to protect doctors against violence. 3.5 lakh doctors of IMA will take part in the protest: Dr JA Jayalal, National President, Indian Medical Association (IMA)
17:10 (IST) Jun 17
Covid-19 out of control in Afghanistan as cases up 2,400% in a month
The Covid-19 pandemic is spiralling out of control in Afghanistan, with cases rising 2,400% in the past month, hospitals filling up and medical resources quickly running out, the International Committee of the Red Cross said on Thursday.
17:07 (IST) Jun 17
Jharkhand reports 190 new Covid-19 cases, 3 fresh fatalities
16:19 (IST) Jun 17
Delhi records 158 fresh cases of Covid-19, 10 more deaths; positivity rate slips to 0.20 per cent
15:54 (IST) Jun 17
Serum Institute of India plans to start clinical trials of the Novavax shot for children in July: Sources
15:54 (IST) Jun 17
Nepal to buy 4 million Chinese Covid-19 vaccine, non-disclosure deal raises concerns
Nepal is set to buy four million doses of the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine amid its fight the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, local media reported. However, details like the price and delivery date have been kept under wraps.
15:32 (IST) Jun 17
Railways resumes service of trains including premium trains such Shatabdi and Vande Bharat trains
15:24 (IST) Jun 17
Japan announces easing of virus emergency ahead of Olympics, reports AP
Japan on Thursday announced the easing of a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and six other areas from next week, with new daily cases falling just as the country begins final preparations for the Olympics starting in just over a month. Japan has been struggling since late March to slow a wave of infections propelled by more contagious variants, with new daily cases soaring above 7,000 at one point and seriously ill patients straining hospitals in Tokyo, Osaka and other metropolitan areas.
14:53 (IST) Jun 17
Over 2.18 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with states, UTs: Govt

More than 2.18 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses are available with states and union territories, and over 56,70,350 more are in the pipeline and will be received by them in the next three days, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday. More than 27.28 crore (27,28,31,900) vaccine doses have been provided to the states and UTs so far by the government of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category, it said. Of this, the total consumption, including wastage, is 25,10,03,417 doses (as per data available at 8 am on Thursday), the ministry said, adding, "2,18,28,483 COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered."

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14:28 (IST) Jun 17
Kerala: Lockdown curbs eased in restricted manner, public transport opens
After 40 days of Covid-19 induced lockdown, Kerala on Thursday limped back to normal as the government eased the curbs allowing shops to open in a restricted manner andpermitting public transport on a limited basis. In the major towns, where the Test Positivity rate (TPR) was less, people could be seen venturing out as the state was under lockdown since May 8. The chief minister had earlier said thatthere will be relaxation on the curbs in the state based on the average weekly TPR in Local Self Government bodies.
14:15 (IST) Jun 17
India's recovery rate increases to 95.93%
14:13 (IST) Jun 17
Tokyo virus emergency to end June 20, month before Olympics, says Japan PM: AFP
13:49 (IST) Jun 17
The Sputnik V vaccine will be available in 9 more cities across India, including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Visakhapatnam, Baddi, Kolhapur and Miryalaguda: Sputnik V