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The Centre on Sunday, 11 April, said that it has prohibited the export of injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) till the COVID19 situation in the country improves.
India on Sunday, 11 April, reported 1,52,879 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 1,33,58,805. The death toll increased by 839 to 1,69,275.
This is the biggest one-day rise in cases in the country ever since the pandemic began.
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Weekend lockdown, imposed from 8 pm on Friday to 7 am on Monday, underway in Maharashtra.
India on Sunday, 11 April, reported 1,52,879 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 1,33,58,805. The death toll increased by 839 to 1,69,275.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that while his government is not in favor of lockdown, it will depend on the availability of hospital beds in the national capital.
"We don't want to impose a lockdown but we have issued fresh curbs to battle the surge. Seek hospitalisation only if you have severe symptoms. Else, opt for home isolation": Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.
Stating that more than 65 percent of patients in the national capital are below 45 years of age, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal asked the Centre to remove age restrictions on vaccine.
“I have requested Centre many times regarding the removal of age restrictions on taking COVID-19 vaccine. Delhi government is ready to conduct a door-to-door campaign to vaccinate people. 65 percent of patients in Delhi are below 45 years of age,” Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal.
Uttar Pradesh government has announced night curfew in all districts with more than 500 active cases till 30 April. All schools to be shut until the end of the month.
Maharashtra has administered COVID-19 vaccine doses to over one crore people so far, official sources told PTI.
The Centre has prohibited the export of injection Remdesivir and Remdesivir Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) till the COVID19 situation in the country improves.