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Coronavirus live updates: Goa extends corona curfew till June 28

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 --

18:08 (IST) Jun 18

Zydus Cadila likely to seek emergency authorisation for ZyCoV-D Covid-19 vaccine in 7-8 days

Pharmaceutical major Zydus Cadila has told the Centre that it could apply for emergency use authorisation (EUA) for ZyCoV-D vaccine in the next seven-eight days. "Zydus Cadila has told the government that it could apply for emergency use authorisation for ZyCoV-D vaccine in the next seven-eight days," a government source said.

17:46 (IST) Jun 18

Health ministry on whether third wave will impact children more severely

17:34 (IST) Jun 18

Assam government cancels High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) and Higher Secondary (HS) examinations, says State Education Minister Ranoj Pegu

16:56 (IST) Jun 18

Decision on further relaxing Covid restrictions in Karnataka on Saturday: CM Yediyurappa

A decision on further relaxing lockdown restrictions in the state after June 21 when the current curbs come to an end, will be taken on Saturday, Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa said. "The situation is improving. There is also a possibility of a third wave in the future, but despite that we will have to give some relaxations. We will discuss it at a meeting tomorrow evening, and take a decision," Yediyurappa told reporters on Friday.

16:54 (IST) Jun 18

There will be no lockdown or closure on Sunday. Night curfew will be from 10:30 pm to 5:00 am. Sukhna Lake will remain closed except from 5:00 am to 9:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday: Chandigarh Administration

16:40 (IST) Jun 18

WHO-AIIMS survey shows seropositivity in persons below and above 18 years of age is almost equal. In persons above 18, the seropositivity rate is 67% & 59% in persons below 18. In urban areas, it is 78% in persons below 18 & 79% in above 18: Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

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16:40 (IST) Jun 18

In rural areas, the seropositivity rate is 56% in persons below 18 years of age & 63% in persons above 18. The information show that the children were infected but it was very mild. Only isolated cases of infection may occur in children (during 3rd wave of COVID): Dr VK Paul

16:39 (IST) Jun 18

Not right to rush back to malls: Dr V K Paul

16:31 (IST) Jun 18

Data from previous sero surveys shows children too affected by Covid but cases have been mild: Dr V K Paul

16:23 (IST) Jun 18

Studies show that chances of hospitalization are 75-80% less in vaccinated individuals. The possibility of such individuals needing oxygen support is around 8% and the risk of ICU admission is only 6% in vaccinated persons: Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

16:13 (IST) Jun 18

Consistent increase in recovery rate observed since 3rd May when it was 81.8% to 96% as on date: Govt

16:12 (IST) Jun 18

We've been witnessing an increase in the recovery rate since May 3, which now stands at 96%. We are seeing a downward trend in active cases. Between June 11-June 17, the overall positivity rate less than 5% in 513 districts

Luv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry

16:11 (IST) Jun 18

Almost 85% decline in cases since the highest reported peak in daily new cases, say government

16:10 (IST) Jun 18

Continuous decrease in cases since India reported a peak on May 7: Health ministry

16:09 (IST) Jun 18

Health ministry briefs media on Covid situation in country

16:08 (IST) Jun 18

It is requested that all states may undertake a detailed review and ensure that prompt and necessary steps are taken for healthcare workers safety and wellbeing besides strict implementation of the amended Epidemic Disease Act.

Health ministry, in letter to states

16:00 (IST) Jun 18

Health Ministry writes to state governments to ensure safety and well-being of doctors.

15:37 (IST) Jun 18

Spain to lift outdoor mask requirement from June 26: PM Pedro Sanchez

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15:33 (IST) Jun 18

Israel to send Palestinians 1 million Covid vaccine doses in exchange deal, reports Reuters

Israel will send at least 1 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to the Palestinian Authority (PA) under a deal to share shots, officials said on Friday, in a boost for the Palestinians' vaccination campaign in the occupied West Bank and Gaza.

15:01 (IST) Jun 18

Government offices will function normally from June 21 and staff have been directed to attend work as per the revised schedule.