COVID: India Logs 2.85 L New Infections, Kerala Reports 49,771 Fresh Cases
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India reported 2,85,914 new COVID-19 cases, 665 deaths and 2,99,073 recoveries in the last 24 hours.
In his customary address on the eve of the 73rd Republic Day, President Ram Nath Kovind urged citizens to remain alert in light of growing COVID-19 cases and reminded of their duty to follow precautions.
Meanwhile, the annual Republic Day parade on Wednesday, 26 January, was relatively muted affair, with COVID-appropriate changes and health protocols in place for a curtailed guest list.
Those attending were fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and children below 15 years of age were not allowed to attend the function.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya virtually interacted with the health ministers of nine states and Union territories on Tuesday, and urged them to increase testing
Jammu and Kashmir recorded 6,570 fresh coronavirus cases on Tuesday – the highest single-day spike since pandemic began
In Kerala, 49,771 new COVID cases were detected on Wednesday, and the state's positivity rate touched 48.06 percent
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Amid COVID-19, Full Vaccination Must to Attend Republic Day Parade
The annual Republic Day parade is slated to be a relatively muted affair, with COVID-appropriate changes and health protocols in place for a curtailed guest list.
Those attending must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and children below 15 years of age will not be allowed to attend the function. Visitors must carry proof of vaccination and must adhere to all COVID-protocols, such as wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing.
India Reports 2,85,914 New COVID Cases
India reported 2,85,914 new COVID-19 cases, 665 deaths and 2,99,073 recoveries in the last twenty-hours.
Active case in India stand at 22,23,018 the daily positivity rate is 16.16 percent.
A total of 1,63,58,44,536 vaccines have been administered so far.
'Should Handle COVID With Total Seriousness': Karnataka Governor
In his Republic Day address, Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot urged citizens to handle COVID with "total seriousness" and that there should be "no room for negligence."
“We are now facing the third wave of COVID-19. We should handle this situation with total seriousness and negligence has no room now. We must continue to observe the SMS mantra of – Social Distancing, Masking and Sanitization for the sake of everybody’s health,” the Governor said.
"My government has worked day and night and with the support of the public we have succeeded in reducing the effect of COVID-19 efficiently. We have used the crisis as an opportunity to build on our strengths," he said.
Delhi Reports 7,498 New Cases & 29 Deaths
Delhi reports a surge in cases, records 7,498 fresh COVID cases, 11,164 recoveries, and 29 deaths in the last 24 hours. Today's positivity rate in the national capital is 10.59% and active cases stand at 38,315.
Mumbai Reported 1,858 New Cases
Mumbai reported 1,858 new coronavirus infections and 13 deaths on Wednesday, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated.
Active cases in the city stand at 22,364.
Kerala Reports 49,771 New Cases, 140 Deaths
Kerala continued witnessing a COVID-19 surge on Wednesday as the state reported 49,771 fresh infections, while the daily test positivity rate stood at 48.06 percent.
The death toll rose to 52,281 with 140 COVID-19-related deaths being registered. The state's total caseload is now 57,74,857.
Gujarat Sees 14,718 Fresh Cases
Gujarat reported 14,781 fresh coronavirus cases, 20,829 recoveries, and 21 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to ANI.
Active cases in the state now stand at 1,28,192, while the death toll has reached 10,323.