Coronavirus live updates | U.S.-approved vaccines effective against B1617 variant: Official

India recorded 3,62,240 new COVID-19 instances on May 12. As many as 4,126 new deaths have been additionally registered. The nation has to date reported a complete of two,37,02,832 instances and a couple of,58,351 deaths.

Maharashtra reported 46,781 infections, adopted by Kerala (43,529) and Karnataka (39,998). Maharashtra additionally recorded 816 casualties, adopted by Karnataka (517) and Uttar Pradesh (329). The figures up to date till 1.27 a.m. IST on May 13 don’t embrace instances and deaths from Ladakh. The information are sourced from the respective States’ well being bulletins.

You can observe coronavirus instances, deaths and testing charges on the nationwide and State ranges right here. A listing of State Helpline numbers is on the market as nicely:

 Tamil Nadu

First tanker with 4.80 tonne oxygen dispatched from Sterlite Copper’s oxygen plant; TVMCH the primary beneficiary

The first tanker with 4.80 tonnes of medical-grade oxygen from Sterlite Copper’s oxygen plant was dispatched at 7.10 a.m. on Thursday.

“The medical-grade oxygen with 98.60% purity from Sterlite Copper’s oxygen plant is sent to Tirunelveli Medical College Hospital,” stated K. Senthil Raj, District Collector and chairperson of the State Government-appointed Monitoring Committee for overseeing the oxygen manufacturing from this plant.

– Tamil Nadu Bureau

Indonesia

Virus stifles Muslims’ Eid al-Fitr celebrations for second 12 months

Muslims celebrated Eid al-Fitr in a subdued temper for a second 12 months on Thursday because the COVID-19 pandemic once more compelled mosque closings and household separations on the vacation marking the top of Islam’s holiest month of Ramzan.

Worshippers carrying masks joined communal prayers within the streets of Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta.

– AP

Washington

American India Foundation raises $25 million for COVID-19 help to India

An Indian-American non-profit physique has raised $25 million for COVID-19 help to India because the nation battles a extreme outbreak of the viral illness, its functionaries stated.

“So far, we have ordered and have commitments for 5,500 oxygen concentrators, 2,300 hospital beds, 25 oxygen plants, and 30,000 non-electric ventilators,” Nishant Pandey, CEO of the American India Foundation (AIF), informed PTI on Wednesday.

– PTI

COVID-19 vaccine replace

U.S.-approved vaccines effective against B1617 variant of COVID-19: Official

vaccines accredited by the United States like Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson have effectiveness against the B1617 variant of the virus that’s predominant in India, which is experiencing one of many worst outbreaks of the pandemic, a high American well being official stated.

The commentary relies on the most recent information concerning the variant and the three main vaccines accredited by the United States, stated Dr Francis Collins, Director of National Institute of Science.

– PTI

Las Vegas

Officials add Vegas to areas with COVID-19 variant first recognized in India

The Las Vegas space has been added to locations in Nevada the place authorities have detected instances of a probably worrisome pressure of the coronavirus first detected in India.

The Southern Nevada Health District reported Tuesday {that a} girl in her 20s who had not travelled just lately and was not vaccinated against COVID-19 examined optimistic for the variant subtype. She did not require hospitalisation.

– PTI

COVID-19 testing replace

According to ICMR, 30,94,48,585 samples have been examined for coronavirus until twelfth May, of which, 18,64,594 samples have been examined yesterday.

Jammu and Kashmir

JKPCC hits out at Centre for completely failing U.T. in coping with COVID-19

The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Wednesday hit out on the BJP on the Centre for pushing the nation right into a catastrophe saying it is because of a number of blunders of each the central and Union territory governments in coping with the COVID-19 scenario.

The Jammu and Kashmir unit appreciated the Congress management for establishing a activity pressure of skilled leaders to observe the grim scenario, a press launch said.

– PTI

Delhi

500-bed ICU centre hooked up to Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital begins operations

A 500-bed ICU centre hooked up to Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital right here began operations on Wednesday.

Dr Ashok Kumar Saxena, the nodal officer of the centre, stated the hospital has deployed sufficient manpower, together with senior medical doctors, 120 junior residents and 300 nurses, to take care of sufferers on the facility.

– PTI

Assam

Sarma for stepping up well being infra in Assam, intensify testing

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday directed the well being division to step up well being infrastructure and conduct one lakh COVID-19 assessments each day to detect optimistic instances early.

At a gathering right here to overview the coronavirus scenario within the state, Mr. Sarma requested the division officers to make sure ample inventory of Remdesivir injections, and procure 50 lakh Rapid Antigen Test kits.

– PTI

New Delhi

Indian Navy to contribute with its “full might” in these troublesome instances: Navy Chief on COVID-19

India is maybe dealing with the most important humanitarian problem because the Independence due to coronavirus pandemic and the Indian Navy will collectively rise to confront the adversity dealing with the nation, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh stated on Wednesday.

In a message to Navy personnel, Admiral Singh stated the Navy will step up its outreach in extending medical help because the pandemic is spreading to rural India and other people residing in these areas are in want of assist.

– PTI