Coronavirus live updates | No decision yet on another lockdown in Maharashtra, says Uddhav

Four instances of the SARS-CoV-2 variant pressure from South Africa and one case of the Brazil variant have been detected in India, the Health Ministry confirmed on February 16, 2021.

Stating that India ought to proceed its vigil to include the COVID virus regardless of the autumn in variety of energetic COVID instances in India and vaccines member (well being) NITI Aayog V.K. Paul, famous that India is now giving COVID vaccines to 24 international locations.

“We don’t still fully understand the virus and need to be serious about vaccinating while following COVID appropriate behaviour. The vaccines are safe and can be given to people on blood thinners and aspirin,” he added.

You can observe coronavirus instances, deaths and testing charges on the nationwide and State ranges here. An inventory of State Helpline numbers is obtainable as properly.

Here are the newest updates:

National

India’s restoration charge surges to 97.33%

With 11,610 contemporary instances, India’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 1,09,37,320, whereas the variety of recoveries has surged to 1,06,44,858, the Union well being ministry stated on Wednesday.

The demise toll as a result of viral illness has gone as much as 1,55,913 in the nation with 100 extra fatalities reported in a 24-hour interval, the ministry’s information up to date at 8 am confirmed.

The quantity of people that have recuperated from the illness has climbed to 1,06,44,858, which interprets to a nationwide COVID-19 restoration charge of 97.33 per cent, whereas the case fatality charge stands at 1.43 per cent.

There are 1,36,549 energetic instances of the coronavirus an infection in the nation at present, which account for only one.25 per cent of its complete caseload, the information acknowledged.

Singapore

‘Will impact Singaporeans if borders are closed’

If Singapore closes its borders to travellers from India and Indonesia over COVID-19 fears, there shall be widespread social and financial impression for Singaporeans, parliament was informed Tuesday.

Dr .Koh Poh Koon, the Senior Minister of State for Health, informed parliamentarians the repercussions might imply that many Singaporeans wouldn’t obtain the keys to the housing models they purchased, and households should think about discovering different care preparations for his or her family members as a result of they may face delays in hiring overseas home employees as caregivers.

National

India’s battle in opposition to COVID-19 is inspiring the world: PM Modi

India’s battle in opposition to COVID-19 is inspiring the world, although initially of the pandemic different international locations nervous in regards to the countrys scenario, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Tuesday.

Also learn: Coronavirus | WHO chief thanks PM Modi for continued support

India is following a human centric strategy to furthering international good, which relies on a wholesome balanced welfare and well-being, he stated, nearly delivering the valedictory handle to ‘Heartfulness Practitioners’ on the platinum jubilee celebrations of Heartfulness Institute of Shri Ram Chandra Mission.

Australia

Victoria to elevate lockdown

The Australian Open will have the ability to open its gates to followers for the final 4 days of the event after the state of Victoria introduced {that a} snap coronavirus lockdown could be lifted at midnight on Wednesday.

Victoria State Premier Dan Andrews introduced the lifting of the lockdown however stated the crowds allowed into Melbourne Park for the semi-finals and finals of the Grand Slam could be diminished from the initially agreed 25,000 a day.”There will be meeting early this afternoon … where we go through and work through exactly what is a safe number and that decision will be made as soon as possible,” Mr. Andrews informed reporters.

New variant

Four instances of South Africa variant of virus discovered in India

Four instances of the SARS-CoV-2 variant pressure from South Africa and one case of the Brazil variant have been detected in the nation, the Health Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. India has to date reported 187 instances of the UK variant.

Giving particulars of those instances, which he stated have been examined and remoted, Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) Director-General Balram Bhargava stated, “South African variant of SARS-CoV-2 which has spread to 44 countries has entered India. The strain has been detected in four different SA returnees this past month — Angola (1), Tanzania (1) and South Africa (2). All travellers have been tested, quarantined and ICMR-NIV is attempting to isolate and culture the SA variant.”

Maharashtra

Violators warned of contact motion

Amid a spike in COVID-19 instances throughout Maharashtra, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Tuesday directed divisional commissioners, district collectors and police authorities to take stern measures to implement pandemic rules.

However, no decision has been taken on re-imposition of a stringent lockdown, the CM added.

As COVID-19 instances in Maharashtra outpaced its recoveries for the fifth consecutive day, Mr. Thackeray and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar held a gathering to take inventory of the scenario with divisional commissioners and district collectors.

Puducherry

Vaccination session websites set to be elevated in Puducherry

The session websites for administering COVID-19 vaccination are being elevated to enhance immunisation protection in the Union Territory.

At a gathering of the State Task Force cum District Task Force on COVID-19 vaccination, it was determined that two extra session websites could be made purposeful on the Community Health Centre (CHC) Mannadipet and on the Primary Health Centre (PHC) Bahour. These amenities shall be in addition to the present 10 session websites throughout the Union Territory.

North Korea

North Korean hackers focused vaccine know-how, alleges Seoul

North Korean hackers tried to steal details about coronavirus vaccines and coverings, South Korea’s intelligence service stated on Tuesday, however it denied a lawmaker’s declare that vaccine maker Pfizer Inc. was focused.

Earlier on Tuesday, Ha Tae-keung, a Member of Parliament’s intelligence committee, informed reporters that the National Intelligence Service informed him and different lawmakers throughout a closed-door briefing that North Korea hacked Pfizer to acquire COVID-19 vaccine know-how.

(With inputs from our Correspondents and businesses)