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Coronavirus live updates: Highest single-day rise of 3,845 coronavirus cases in Haryana

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 13, 2021, 23:16:27 IST

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Coronavirus live updates: Highest single-day rise of 3,845 coronavirus cases in Haryana

India reported 1,61,736 new Covid-19 cases, 879 deaths in the last 24 hours. India's active Covid cases stand at 12,64,698, while 1,22,53,697 people have recovered from disease so far. Meanwhile, Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray will address the state at 8:30pm today. Stay with TOI for latest updates

16:35 (IST) Apr 13

Kerala govt issues new restrictions to contain Covid spread

16:30 (IST) Apr 13

Karnataka govt issues guidelines for observance of rituals in connection with Ramzan month in Masjids, in view of Covid

;Masjids in containment zones to remain closed till the zone is denotified, large gathering continues to remain prohibited, face masks mandatory

16:15 (IST) Apr 13

The second wave of Covid-19 is a global phenomenon. What is important is how the government is responding. Till today, around 11 crore doses of vaccine have been administered. It is a satisfactory speed: Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, in Patna, Bihar

16:03 (IST) Apr 13

Uttar Pradesh records highest-ever single-day spike of 18,021 coronavirus cases in past 24 hours; death toll rises by 85

15:20 (IST) Apr 13

Maha state minister Aslam Shaikh has said the government will come up with fresh restrictions to curb the coronavirus spread on Tuesday itself.

15:06 (IST) Apr 13

Several ambulances queued up outside civil hospital in Ahmedabad

Gujarat: Several ambulances queued up outside Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad "2,008 #COVID19 patients admitted in Med… https://t.co/xbpYzr8Vlb
— ANI (@ANI) 1618305236000

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14:58 (IST) Apr 13

Read: 11 Covid patients die due to shortage of oxygen cylinders in Nalasopara

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14:55 (IST) Apr 13

Read: WHO urges pause in market sale of captured live wild animals

The United Nations' health agency on Tuesday urged countries to suspend the sale of live animals captured from the wild in food markets as an emergency measure, saying wild animals are a leading source of emerging infectious diseases like the coronavirus. The World Health Organisation, backed by key partners, issued new guidance saying that animals — particularly wild animals — “are the source of more than 70 percent of all emerging infectious diseases in humans, many of which are caused by novel viruses.”

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13:47 (IST) Apr 13

Air India pilot union writes to Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) for a temporary stay on the requirement to conduct Pre-Flight Breath analyzer (BA) Test in the wake of Covid situation, reports ANI.

13:44 (IST) Apr 13

The govt's decision to fasten approval will facilitate quicker access to such foreign vaccines by India and would encourage imports, including import of bulk drug material, optimal utilization of domestic fill and finish capacity.

13:40 (IST) Apr 13

Further, the first 100 beneficiaries of such foreign vaccines shall be assessed for seven days for safety outcomes before it is rolled out for further immunization programme within the country.

The Union Government, after due consideration, has accepted the recommendation of NEGVAC.

13:39 (IST) Apr 13

The approvals will be granted for vaccines that have been granted EUA in other countries to expand the basket of vaccines for domestic use and to hasten the pace and coverage of vaccination.

13:35 (IST) Apr 13

Govt fast-tracks emergency approvals for foreign-produced Covid-19 vaccines

12:57 (IST) Apr 13

Read: Low production in January, February led to shortage of Remdesivir

One of the key reasons behind the current shortfall in supply is the scaling down or stoppage of production of the drug in January and February due to the low Covid-19 caseload since December 2020 and the resultant low demand, pharma industry sources said.

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12:41 (IST) Apr 13

Conducting board exams can lead to largescale spread of coronavirus, alternative methods of assessment can be explored: CM Kejriwal (PTI)

12:29 (IST) Apr 13

Delhi reports highest one-day surge of over 13,000 cases

12:24 (IST) Apr 13

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal requests central government to cancel classes 10 and 12 board exams in view of rise in Covid-19 cases.

12:22 (IST) Apr 13

Corona cases are increasing rapidly. During the peak in November, 8500 cases were reported, compared to that we are already reporting 13,500 cases: Delhi CM Kejriwal

12:06 (IST) Apr 13

Sputnik vaccine had to be stored at -18°C & comprises 2 components I and II that aren't interchangeable.

Union health ministry (ANI)

12:06 (IST) Apr 13

Sputnik V is indicated for active immunization in individuals ≥ 18 years of age and must be administered intramuscularly in 2 doses of 0.5 ml each with an interval of 21 days.