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Coronavirus updates: Maharashtra reports 59,907 new cases, highest spike ever

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 08, 2021, 07:39:12 IST

Coronavirus updates: Maharashtra reports 59,907 new cases, highest spike ever

The number of new coronavirus cases in India hit a record daily high since the outbreak of the pandemic with over 1.15 lakh new infections being reported in a span of 24 hours, pushing the nationwide Covid-19 tally to 1,28,01,785, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. Stay here for all live updates

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14:21 (IST) Apr 06

Britain to deploy Moderna Covid-19 shot from third week of April - minister

14:03 (IST) Apr 06

India's Covid toll rises to 1,65,547.

14:01 (IST) Apr 06

70 new cases push Assam's Covid-19 tally to 2,18,740

13:53 (IST) Apr 06

Centre has said that on-site registration for Covid-19 inoculation for healthcare and frontline workers aged 18 to 44 years will now only be available at government Covid vaccination centres.

The Centre on Saturday had conveyed to states and UTs that no fresh registration of HCWs and FLWs will be allowed with immediate effect since some ineligible beneficiaries were getting their names enlisted and getting inoculated under this category in violation of guidelines.

13:47 (IST) Apr 06

Also read: Britain to deploy Moderna Covid-19 shot from third week of April, says minister

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13:46 (IST) Apr 06

Read: WHO denies issuing warning of 50,000 Covid-19 deaths in India by April 15, says its 'fake news'

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13:18 (IST) Apr 06

Gujarat High Court points out that cases in the State are increasing, directs the State govt to take a decision on weekend curfew. HC observed that there is a need for lockdown in the State.

12:52 (IST) Apr 06

There shall be no restriction on inter-state and intra-state movement/transportation of essential/non-essential goods. No separate permission/e-pass will be required for such movements: Delhi government

12:39 (IST) Apr 06

No restrictions on traffic movement during night curfew. People can get vaccinated but need to have an e-pass. Owners of ration, general, fruits, vegetables & medical stores will be allowed on e-pass. Print & electronic media personnel will be allowed to move on e-pass: Delhi Govt

12:38 (IST) Apr 06

Private doctors, nurses & paramedical staff to remain exempt from night curfew if ID card is produced. Passengers going to airports, railway stations & bus stations will be exempted if a valid ticket is produced. Pregnant women and patients going for treatment exempted: Delhi Govt

12:37 (IST) Apr 06

Delhi reported 3,548 new Covid-1919 cases, 2,936 recoveries, and 15 deaths on Monday. With this, total cases in the national capital reached 6,79,962, including 14,589 active cases.

12:25 (IST) Apr 06

The case positivity rate in Delhi has also risen to 5.54 per cent amid a massive surge in cases in the last few weeks.

12:19 (IST) Apr 06

This is the fourth consecutive day that Delhi reported more than 3,500 new cases.

12:17 (IST) Apr 06

Kejriwal on Friday had said that the national capital was going through the fourth wave of Covid-19. However, so far no decision has been taken to impose lockdown in the city by the government.

12:16 (IST) Apr 06

The Delhi night curfew announcement comes after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal decided to impose the restrictions following a detailed discussion with senior state government functionaries earlier in the day -- a move to curb the increasing menace of the pandemic which so far has infected 3,548 people in 15 days.

12:16 (IST) Apr 06

The national capital on Monday reported 3,548 new Covid-19 cases, taking its overall tally to 6,79,962, while its test positivity rate stood at 5.54 per cent, according to the health bulletin released by Delhi government.

12:15 (IST) Apr 06

The proposal to impose a night curfew was under consideration as the national capital has been witnessing a continued increase in the number of new Covid-19 cases since the past three weeks.

12:13 (IST) Apr 06

Read: India records 96,982 new Covid-19 cases, 446 new deaths

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11:40 (IST) Apr 06

Night curfew imposed in Delhi from 10 pm to 5 am with immediate effect till 30th April.