COVID-19: Mumbai To Be Unlocked by Month-End Says Mayor, 447 New Cases Detected
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As the Omicron-led third wave in India continues to slow down, the country reported 67,597 new COVID-19 cases, 1,80,456 recoveries, and 1,188 deaths on Tuesday, 8 February.
Mumbai, in a minor rise, detected 447 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
Active cases currently stand at 9,94,891, while the daily positivity rate has come down to 5.02 percent.
Meanwhile, schools were reopened on Monday, for students of Classes 9-12 in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Odisha, and Bihar.
Delhi reported 1,151 new cases, 15 fatalities, and 2,120 recoveries on Monday
At 356, Mumbai on Monday saw the lowest COVID-19 cases since 21 December
As per a Supreme Court order citing the decline in infections, the court will resume physical hearings on Wednesdays and Thursdays from next week
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Info on Bodies Dumped in Ganga During COVID Second Wave ‘Not Available’: Centre
There is no information available regarding the number of dead bodies that were dumped in the river Ganga during the peak of the deadly second COVID wave, the government said in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, 7 February.
'Mumbai To Be Unlocked by End of the Month': Mumbai Mayor
Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar told news agency ANI on Tuesday, "There is good news for Mumbaikars. Mumbai will be unlocked by the end of this month. We have made up our minds, but it is essential for the people to wear masks and observe social distancing."
67 Doctors Have Succumbed to COVID-19 in Maharashtra: Health Min
"COVID-19 has so far claimed the lives of 67 doctors, 19 nurses in Maharashtra. 20 doctors, 20 nurses, 6 ambulance drivers, and 128 paramedics have lost their lives due to COVID-19 in Gujarat," Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha.
Over 5 Crore Children Aged 15-18 Have Received First Dose: Health Min
"Over 5 crore youngsters between 15-18 age group have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine," Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said.
Kerala Reports 29k New Cases
Kerala reports 29,471 new cases and 28 deaths in last 24 hours.
Haryana Govt Offices to Open on a Regular Basis From Tomorrow
As per an official statement, Haryana government has decided that all government employees and officers will attend office on regular basis with effect from 9 February, 2022.
Further, schools for children in classes 1 to 9 will reopen from 10 February and online classes will also resume.
Karnataka Reports 4,452 New Cases
Karnataka reports 4,452 new cases, 19,067 recoveries and 51 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state stand at 72,414.
Mumbai Reports 447 New Cases
Mumbai reports 447 new cases, 798 recoveries, and 1 death in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the city stand at 4,783.
Bengal Logs in 736 New Cases
West Bengal detected 736 new COVID-19 cases, 1,559 recoveries, and 32 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Delhi Reports 1,114 New Cases
Delhi reported a slight dip in in daily cases, recording 1,114 new infections, 12 fatalities and 2,079 recoveries in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the national capital stand at 6,908.