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Coronavirus live updates: Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin flags 'severe crisis' over oxygen with PM Modi

THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 07, 2021, 23:22:54 IST

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Coronavirus live updates: Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin flags 'severe crisis' over oxygen with PM Modi

Over 4.14 lakh fresh infections were reported on Thursday and also 3.927 deaths. Daily death count has now stayed above 3,000 for 10 days in a row. Maharashtra reported the most fatalities at 853. UP, Delhi and Karnataka also reported over 300 deaths each. Kerala and Madhya Pradesh have imposed lockdown amid a surge in cases. Stay with TOI for all updates.

16:39 (IST) May 07

Prioritise beneficiaries due for 2nd dose of Covid-19 vaccine, ensure timely completion of recommended vaccination schedule: Centre to states

16:30 (IST) May 07

11.81 lakh people have been given the first dose, in the age group of 18-44 years. So far, a total 16.50 crore doses have been administered across all categories: Arti Ahuja, Additional Secretary (Health)

16:21 (IST) May 07

12 states have over 1 lakh active Covid-19 cases; seven states have 50,000 to 1 lakh active cases

Government

16:17 (IST) May 07

Other states with an increasing trend in daily new cases are Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland: Arti Ahuja, Additional Secretary (Health)

16:15 (IST) May 07

When we see states where the trend is going upwards, those states are Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Haryana, Odisha and Uttarakhand: Arti Ahuja, Additional Secretary (Health)

16:12 (IST) May 07

Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Jharkhand are the states/UTs where cases were increasing earlier but are now plateauing gradually

Arti Ahuja, Additional Secretary (Health)

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15:58 (IST) May 07

Chandigarh issues new guidelines ahead of weekend curfew

"Marriages may be conducted with prior permission with max 50 people; funerals with attendance of max 20 people all… https://t.co/bWp9IZoTCE
— ANI (@ANI) 1620382690000

15:53 (IST) May 07

4-digit security code in CoWIN from May 8 to minimise data entry error about vaccination status

The CoWIN system is introducing a new feature of four-digit security code from May 8 to minimise data entry errors about vaccination status that would subsequently reduce inconvenience caused to citizens, the health ministry said.

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15:51 (IST) May 07

Rajasthan to procure 50,000 oxygen concentrators from abroad

The Rajasthan government has planned to procure 50,000 oxygen concentrators from abroad to address a shortage of the life-saving gas for Covid patients, state health minister Raghu Sharma said on Friday.

15:34 (IST) May 07

Assam: Vaccination drive for 18 years and above commences in the state today.

Assam: Vaccination drive for 18 years and above commences in the state today. Visuals from Guwahati Medical College… https://t.co/eR3gdiyS3q
— ANI (@ANI) 1620381828000

15:21 (IST) May 07

Regulate attendance of all employees considering Covid-19 situation: Centre to all secretaries

All secretaries of central government departments have been mandated to regulate the attendance of employees working under them, considering the COVID-19 cases in the office and their functional requirement, a Personnel Ministry order said.

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15:13 (IST) May 07

Taking forward our ties that are based on historical links & shared democratic values. Thank our friend Denmark for shipment of 53 ventilators: Arindam Bagchi, spokesperson, MEA

15:04 (IST) May 07

PM Modi spoke to CMs of Manipur, Tripura and Sikkim on the Covid related situation: Government of India sources

15:00 (IST) May 07

Spoke with my friend Scott Morrison (Australian PM) to thank him for Australia’s solidarity and support for India’s fight against Covid-19. We agreed on importance of ensuring affordable and equitable access to vaccines and medicines, and discussed possible initiatives in this regard

PM Narendra Modi

14:53 (IST) May 07

As many as 16,49,73,058 vaccine doses have been administered across India so far, including 23,70,298 doses administered in the last 24 hours: Ministry of information and broadcasting

14:44 (IST) May 07

Crisis is always an opportunity and this is an opportunity for Switzerland and India to step up and as I said both our countries are part of solution in this war against Covid-19. That is what we are focusing on

Dr. Ralf Heckner

14:43 (IST) May 07

Delhi Police constable Satpal stationed at Mohan Estate oxygen plant has helped many people in refilling their cylinders. He says, "I've helped at least 1,000 people who were left with only 10-15 minutes of oxygen. Also created over 30 green corridors for smooth oxygen supply."

14:31 (IST) May 07

Most important decision by Indian government is to include local and transferable staff members and their families of diplomats in vaccine drive. So my objective is to get all staff members and family members inoculated, this is my priority: Dr. Ralf Heckner, ambassador of Switzerland to India

14:15 (IST) May 07

Ten states account for over 71% of new Covid-19 cases

Ten states, including Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi, account for 71.81 per cent of the new Covid-19 cases reported in a day, the Union health ministry said on Friday.

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14:10 (IST) May 07

Union minister DV Sadanand Gowda announces allocation of Remdesivir made up to May 16, 2021

Union Minister @DVSadanandGowda announces the allocation of #Remdesivir made upto 16th May 2021 States/UTs asked t… https://t.co/5zBAbhautW
— PIB India (@PIB_India) 1620376298000