Covid News Updates: Madhya Pradesh reports 798 new COVID-19 cases, 50 deaths in the last 24 hours

June 9, 2021

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Haryana recorded 895 new COVID19 cases, 73 deaths and 2,456 recoveries today; active cases 11,054
Gujarat reports 1,120 fresh cases, 3,398 recoveries & 16 deaths today; active cases at 22,100
478 new cases, 1,170 recoveries and 13 deaths reported in Jharkhand today; the number of active cases in the state is 6,832
Madhya Pradesh reports 798 new COVID-19 cases, 50 deaths, and 2045 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active cases at 12,889
Health workers cross a river to reach a remote area of Kandi block in Rajouri to conduct COVID-19 vaccination drive
Himachal Pradesh reports 787 new COVID-19 cases, 2030 recoveries, and 27 deaths in the past 24 hours; active cases at 9787
Chandigarh reports 88 new cases, 3 deaths today; case tally reaches 60,487 including 1005 active cases
973 new cases, 24 deaths and 1,207 recoveries reported in Mumbai today; active cases at 16,347
Maharashtra reports 14,152 new COVID cases, 289 deaths and 20, 852 recoveries in the last 24 hours

Punjab reported 2,009 new COVID19 cases, 4,314 recoveries and 71 deaths

Active cases: 2,62,77
Total discharges: 5,34,915
Death toll: 14,927

Cumulative COVID vaccine coverage exceeds 22.75 crore in India

Haryana recorded 895 new COVID19 cases, 73 deaths and 2,456 recoveries today; active cases 11,054

478 new cases, 1,170 recoveries and 13 deaths reported in Jharkhand today; the number of active cases in the state is 6,832

Gujarat reports 1,120 fresh cases, 3,398 recoveries & 16 deaths today; active cases at 22,100

A COVID19 outbreak was reported in the Asiatic lions at Arignar Anna Zoological Park- Vandalur Zoo, Chennai on June 3. Few of the lions found symptomatic and one of them died due to the disease. All Asiatic lions have been quarantined, treatment underway.

Madhya Pradesh reports 798 new COVID-19 cases, 50 deaths, and 2045 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active cases at 12,889

Health workers cross a river to reach a remote area of Kandi block in Rajouri to conduct COVID-19 vaccination drive

COVID19 induced curfew in Assam to be implemented from 1pm to 5am of June 6 till June 16. All shops and commercial establishments to shut at 12 noon on all days. All government & non-government offices to remain closed till June 15: Assam government

Himachal Pradesh reports 787 new COVID-19 cases, 2030 recoveries, and 27 deaths in the past 24 hours; active cases at 9787

Officials brief PM Modi on measures being taken on tech front to make vaccination process more people friendly: Statement

Chandigarh reports 88 new cases, 3 deaths today; case tally reaches 60,487 including 1005 active cases

Drug Controller General of India grants Serum Institute of India the permission to manufacture SPUTNIK V for examination test and analysis at its licensed facility at Hadapsar: Sources

Reliance Foundation seeks govt’s nod to import 20 lakh doses of US-based Johnson & Johnson’s Covid vaccine to inoculate its workforce pan India: Sources

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has exceeded 22.75 crore (22,75,67,873) including more than 33 lakh doses administered today. More than 2.59 crore people of age group 18-44 vaccinated: Ministry of Health

973 new cases, 24 deaths and 1,207 recoveries reported in Mumbai today; active cases at 16,347

Maharashtra reports 14,152 new COVID cases, 289 deaths and 20, 852 recoveries in the last 24 hours

When other nations were vaccinating their people, the Centre was exporting vaccines. And now they are having a shortage of vaccines. But selling vaccines for profit is happening for the first time that too in Punjab.

– SAD leader and former Union minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal

What is Punjab govt’s intention? Do they want to save lives of poor people or they want to earn profit from vaccines meant for poor? It’s clear they committed a scam by taking money from private hospitals and traded vaccines meant for poor.

– SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Gujarat reports 1207 fresh cases, 3018 recoveries & 17 deaths today; active cases at 24,404

Maharashtra has so far reported 6003 cases of Mucormycosis. 4024 patients are under treatment while 1450 have recovered from the disease. 503 patients have died due to mucormycosis in the state

Telangana reports 2175 new COVID19 cases, 3821 recoveries, and 15 deaths in the last 24 hours

Total cases: 5,87,664
Total recoveries: 5,53,400
Death toll: 3346
Active cases: 30,918

Rajasthan reports 1006 new COVID19 cases, 40 deaths, and 4370 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active cases at 24,004

Manipur reports 791 fresh COVID-19 infections, 14 deaths and 592 recoveries today; active cases at 4819

Goa reports 576 new COVID-19 cases, 17 fatalities, and 1160 recoveries in the last 24 hours; active cases at 9099

The matter (Distribution of Fabiflu drug) is in the court. Whatever the court will decide, I am ready to face it. All I can say is Gautam Gambhir Foundation will keep working for people.

– BJP MP Gautam Gambhir

Manipur reports 791 fresh COVID-19 infections, 14 deaths and 592 recoveries today; active cases at 4819

Kerala reports 16,229 fresh COVID19 cases, 135 deaths today; active cases at 1,74,526 active cases

Our intention is to lead on global vaccine coverage. A lot of work has to be done to actually deliver the vaccines. When other countries also share vaccines, then, we can get in a position to actually end this global pandemic.

– Gayle E Smith

National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) cancels class 12 exams in view of COVID-19 pandemic: Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal

DIAL launches COVID19 vaccination centre for airport staff at T3.

Delhi Airport and its staff have been at forefront since the COVID19 outbreak. We’ve launched vaccination drive for these COVID warriors to save them from virus: DIAL CEO Videh Kumar Jaipuriar

Our aim is to increase global vaccine coverage. We are also hopeful other countries will also start sharing vaccines: Gayle E Smith, US State Dept Coordinator for COVID19 Response and Health Security on US strategy for global vaccine sharing

Delhi reports 523 fresh infections, 50 deaths and 1,161 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Positivity rate at 0.68%

Andhra Pradesh Congress submits memo to Governor demanding universal free vaccination

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh & inquired about his health. PM wished him a speedy recovery and hoped he will be back soon to bless and inspire the athletes who are participating in the Tokyo Olympics.

Former Indian sprinter Milkha Singh, being unwell due to COVID 19, was admitted here yesterday. His condition is stable: Prof. Ashok Kumar, Official Spokesperson PGIMER, Chandigarh

Rajasthan Governor asks state govt to probe Covid vaccine ‘wastage’

Russian President Vladimir Putin tells authorities to prepare way for foreigners to get vaccinated in Russia for a fee

The order of providing one time limited vaccine doses to 18-44 years age group population through private hospitals is withdrawn. Private hospitals should return all vaccine doses available with them

– Punjab Government

Data sharing is going on with WHO to give recognition to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, we want to achieve it as soon as possible: Govt

As per Our World in Data, the number of people who have received at least one dose of vaccine in India is 17.2 crore. We have overtaken the US in terms of the number of people in our country who have received the first dose of vaccine

– Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

COVAXIN & Zydus vaccines already being tested in children. We will need around 25 crore doses. We will have to take this into account when we strategize. Information & analysis being continually being examined

– Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

We have to buy time to ensure high coverage of vaccination against COVID-19 is achieved: Govt

No death reported in those infected with COVID-19 after vaccination, says AIIMS study

About 43 pc of 60 years plus population vaccinated against COVID-19; 37 pc above 45 years inoculated so far: Govt

Zydus may apply for covid-19 vaccine license in two weeks: Reuters quoting Indian govt officials

India has overtaken US in terms of number of people who received at least single dose of COVID-19 vaccine: Govt

Bihar launches ‘Mera Panchayat Corona Mukt’ campaign

Presently, there are 377 districts reporting less than 5 pc COVID-19 case positivity rate: Govt

Jharkhand reports 10 more COVID-19 deaths, 427 new cases

If containment measures, COVID-19 appropriate behaviour or vaccination pace slackens, cases can rise again: Govt

Russia May Open For “Vaccine Tourism” In July 2021: RDIF CEO Kirill Dmitriev

Almost 68 pc decline in COVID-19 cases noted since highest reported peak of cases on May 7: Govt

There has been decrease in active COVID-19 cases by more than 21 lakh since peak of active cases on May 10: Govt

Presently, there are 377 districts reporting less than 5 pc COVID-19 case positivity rate: Govt

There has been a continuous decrease in districts reporting more than 100 average daily new cases; 257 districts reporting more than 100 daily cases

– Lav Agrawal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry on COVID19 situation

Spain to vaccinate 12- to 17-year-olds before September

The European Medicines Agency approved last week the Pfizer/BioNTech coronavirus jab for 12- to 15-year-olds, the first vaccine to get the green light for children in the EU.
France announced Wednesday it will start offering Covid-19 vaccines to all 12- to 18-year-olds from June 15.
Italy on Thursday opened vaccinations for everybody over the age of 12, while Germany has also said will be offered to children over the age of 12.