Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Fresh 10,488 Covid Cases in India; WHO 'Very Worried' about Virus Spread in Europe

 Coronavirus LIVE Updates: In the ultimate 24 hours, India recorded 10,488 instances and 313 deaths, as in line with information launched via way of means of the Health Ministry.

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: In the last 24 hours, India recorded 10,488 cases and 313 deaths, as per data released by the Health Ministry. Meanwhile, the total number of vaccinations climbed to 1,16,50,55,210 on Sunday. Read More

Daily Rise in Infections Below 20,000 for forty four Days

The each day upward push in new coronavirus infections has been under 20,000 for forty four instantly days and much less than 50,000 each day new instances were stated for 147 consecutive days now. The energetic instances incorporate 0.36 according to cent of the entire infections, the bottom considering the fact that March 2020, whilst the countrywide COVID-19 recuperation charge changed into recorded at 98.30 according to cent, the very best considering the fact that March 2020, the ministry said.

COVID-19 Cases Active in the Country Have Dropped to 1,22,714

Over the course of 24 hours, the active COVID-19 caseload has decreased by 2,154 cases. On August 7, 2020, India's COVID-19 tally surpassed 20 lakh, followed by 30 lakh on August 23, 40 lakh on September 5, and 50 lakh on September 16. It exceeded the 60 lakh level on September 28, the 70 lakh mark on October 11, the 80 lakh mark on October 29, the 90 lakh mark on November 20, and the one-crore mark on December 19. On May 4, India passed the two-crore mark, and on June 23, it passed the three-crore mark.

In the last 24 hours, India has recorded 10,488 new cases.

According to the Union Health Ministry, India has reported 10,488 new cases, 12,329 recoveries, and 313 fatalities in the previous 24 hours. 3,45,10,413 instances in total Recoveries total 3,39,22,037 people have died. 4,65,662 1,22,714 active cases 1,16,50,55,210 people were vaccinated in total.

In the Andamans, there are only 6 active COVID-19 cases.

Only six COVID19 patients are being treated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, according to a health alert. The caseload in the Union territory remained constant at 7,676 on Sunday, with no new cases recorded. To date, 7,541 people have recovered from the condition, with 129 patients succumbing to the virus, according to the report. According to the bulletin, the government has tested over 6.24 lakh samples for COVID-19, with a cumulative positive rate of 1.23 percent.

Thane District, Maharashtra: 94 New COVID-19 Cases, 1 Death

The infection count in Maharashtra's Thane district increased to 5,68,356 with the inclusion of 94 new coronavirus positive cases on Sunday, according to an official. He added the latest instances were recorded on Saturday. The death toll in the district climbed to 11,572 when another COVID-19 patient succumbed to the infection. He noted that the fatality rate is 2.03 percent. The COVID-19 case count in Palghar district has increased to 1,38,437, with a total death toll of 3,292, according to a Palghar official.

Bengal's Covid Positivity Rate Above 2 Pc

The positivity rate of daily Covid19 infections in West Bengal rose above 2 per cent again on Saturday after remaining below it for three consecutive days, as the state recorded 12 more deaths due to the disease and 725 new cases on Saturday, a health department bulletin said. The state’s caseload increased to 16,09,118, while the death toll went up to 19,376. The state recorded a positivity rate of 2.01 per cent on Saturday as against 1.98 per cent on Friday, the data said. The positivity rate was 1.95 per cent on Thursday, and 1.97 per cent on Wednesday. On November 16 and 15, the figures were 2.21 per cent and 2.88 per cent respectively. A total of 36,117 samples were tested on Saturday, compared to 44,322 on Friday, the bulletin said. The state recorded 725 new cases on Saturday, 152 less than the previous day’s count. Kolkata recorded the highest number of positive cases at 201 as against 242 on Friday, according to the data. North 24 Parganas followed in the second position with 125 cases on Saturday, decreasing from 158 the previous day, the bulletin said.

Before the lockdown, tens of thousands march in Vienna against COVID measures.

Thousands of people protested against coronavirus restrictions in Vienna on Saturday, many of them far-right sympathizers, a day after Austria's government announced a new lockdown and warned vaccines will be made mandatory next year. Crowds poured into Heroes' Square in front of the Hofburg, the former imperial palace in central Vienna, in the early afternoon, whistling, blowing horns, and beating drums, one of numerous protest places. Many protestors held Austrian flags and posters reading "no to vaccination," "enough is enough," and "down with the fascist dictatorship." A police spokesperson said there had been fewer than 10 arrests, for breaches of coronavirus restrictions and the ban on Nazi symbols.

Bengal's Covid Positivity Rate Above 2 Pc

The positivity rate of daily Covid19 infections in West Bengal rose above 2 per cent again on Saturday after remaining below it for three consecutive days, as the state recorded 12 more deaths due to the disease and 725 new cases on Saturday, a health department bulletin said. The state’s caseload increased to 16,09,118, while the death toll went up to 19,376. The state recorded a positivity rate of 2.01 per cent on Saturday as against 1.98 per cent on Friday, the data said. The positivity rate was 1.95 per cent on Thursday, and 1.97 per cent on Wednesday. On November 16 and 15, the figures were 2.21 per cent and 2.88 per cent respectively. A total of 36,117 samples were tested on Saturday, compared to 44,322 on Friday, the bulletin said. The state recorded 725 new cases on Saturday, 152 less than the previous day’s count. Kolkata recorded the highest number of positive cases at 201 as against 242 on Friday, according to the data. North 24 Parganas followed in the second position with 125 cases on Saturday, decreasing from 158 the previous day, the bulletin said.

Three people have been taken to the hospital after police opened fire on COVID-19 protesters in the Netherlands.

Authorities reported three individuals were being treated in a Rotterdam hospital on Saturday after they were shot by Dutch police during a violent demonstration over COVID-19 legislation. During the riots on Friday evening, hundreds of rioters set fire to automobiles, fired off fireworks, and flung rocks at police. Police fired warning shots and used water cannons as a response. On Saturday, Rotterdam police announced the arrest of 51 persons, half of them were under the age of 18.

New Covid-19 Measures Enter into Force in Belgium

New measures to curb the spike in Covid-19 infections approved by the Belgian authorities have entered into force, requiring the wearing of mask in areas where a Covid Safe Ticket (CST) is required. A “Covid Safe Ticket Plus” rule, combining the CST with mandatory mask wearing, is now applied indoors for anyone above the age of 10 years. The authorities, who are expected to meet again in January, have asked people to respect the 1.5-metre social distancing indoors, and limit social contacts outdoors, though no “bubbles” will be imposed for now, Xinhua news agency reported.

For the First Time, Bangladesh Reports Zero Covid Deaths

For the first time since the epidemic broke out in the South Asian country in March last year, Bangladesh reported no Covid fatalities on Saturday. On March 18, 2020, the first Covid fatality was recorded. According to Dr. Ayesha Akhter, Assistant Director (Admin) of Dhaka's 250-bed TB Hospital, 190 patients have recovered from the coronavirus in the previous 24 hours, bringing the recovery rate to 97.72 percent.

Covid Crisis in Europe Leaves WHO 'Very Worried'

The World Health Organization late on Saturday said that it is “very worried” about the rapid surge in Covid-19 cases in Europe as the continent continues to face a fresh wave of infections. WHO’s Regional Director for Europe told the BBC that 50,000 more deaths are likely by March unless urgent action is taken to curb the rise in infections. Kluge said among a number of measures, increase in mask wearing could immediately help. “Factors like the winter season, insufficient vaccine coverage and the regional dominance of the more transmissible Delta variant were behind the spread. increased vaccine uptake and the implementation of basic public health measures and new medical treatments to help fight the rise,” Dr Kluge said.

Records from the United Kingdom A total of 40,941 new cases of Coronavirus have been reported.

According to official numbers disclosed, Britain reported 40,941 new Covid-19 infections, raising the overall number of coronavirus cases in the country to 9,806,034. A total of 150 people died as a result of the coronavirus in the country. There have been 143,866 coronavirus-related fatalities in the United Kingdom, with 8,079 Covid-19 patients remaining in hospitals.

All Covid Restrictions in Uttarakhand Have Been Lifted

After the 'Char Dham Yatra,' the opposition Congress criticised the BJP-led Uttarkhand administration for lifting state-wide Covid-19 restrictions. Wearing masks has been declared essential in public areas, workplaces, and on public transportation, according to the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority's recent instructions.

The BJP-led Uttarakhand authorities has withdrawn all Covid-19 regulations from the kingdom. However, carrying mask stays obligatory at public places, places of work and on public transport, the Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority stated in its today's guidelines. The selection of the kingdom authorities has drawn flak from the competition Congress, which referred to as the move “careless”. Harish Rawat stated, “I suppose the kingdom executive determined this with out thinking about precautionary measures, with out seeing Covid state of affairs withinside the kingdom and the u . s . a . or possibly with out paying attention to reviews of an growth in Covid instances in lots of countries. They have to take all take precautionary measures.” Meanwhile, the vital Covid-19 state of affairs in Europe has left humans in a kingdom of helter-skelter as one segment of the populace maintains to protest in opposition to vaccination, and the inoculated different 1/2 of is pitted in opposition to the former. In an interview with the BBC, the World Health Organization’s Europe director Dr Hans Kluge stated that he is “very worried” approximately the unfold of coronavirus in Europe because the continent battles a sparkling wave of infections. He has warned that the continent might also additionally sign up 500,000 extra deaths via way of means of March except pressing movement is taken. “An growth in masks carrying ought to straight away assist,” Kluge stated, including that elements just like the wintry weather season, inadequate vaccine insurance and the local dominance of the extra transmissible Delta variation had been in the back of the unfold. Besides, the sector fitness frame has referred to as for extended vaccine uptake and the implementation of simple public fitness measures and new clinical remedies to assist combat the rise.