Coronavirus LIVE: 'First vaccine administered in the US, says Donald Trump

Coronavirus live updates: At 1,883,365, Maharashtra has the highest number of coronavirus cases, followed by Karnataka 901,410, Andhra Pradesh 875,531, Tamil Nadu 798,888, and Kerala 669,330

1:33 AM

Recoveries outnumber new Covid-19 cases in Karnataka

With 2,164 people discharged in a day, recoveries outnumbered 830 new cases in Karnataka, taking its Covid-19 tally to 9,02,240, including 16,065 active cases till Sunday, said the state health bulletin on Monday.

 

"Recoveries have increased to 8,74,202 till date, with 2,164 discharged in the last 24 hours. With 10 patients succumbing to the infection, the state's death toll rose to 11,954 till date," said the bulletin.

 

As epicentre of the pandemic, Bengaluru registered 369 fresh cases, taking its tally to 3,78,898, including 10,852 active cases, while recoveries rose to 3,63,807, with 1,576 discharged in the last 24 hours.

1:06 AM

Turkey announces 4-day curfew over New Year's to fight virus

Turkey's president has announced a four-day lockdown starting New Year's Eve to curb the spread of Covid-19.

 

Speaking after a cabinet meeting Monday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said the curfew would begin the evening of Dec. 31 and go until the morning of Jan. 4 The government this month re-introduced weekend lockdowns as well as nighttime curfews amid a spike in infections and deaths. It has avoided a full lockdown since the beginning of the pandemic to keep the country's beleagured economy running.

1:06 AM

Top US officials expected to get Covid-19 vaccine this week

Senior US officials will begin receiving coronavirus vaccines this week as part of updated federal continuity of government plans that now include terrorism and pandemics as threats to the nation, and its leaders.

 

The effort comes after President Donald Trump tweeted on Sunday that White House aides should receive the Covid-19 vaccine somewhat later in the program. Still, doses are expected to be administered at the White House, Capitol Hill and other facilities within the week, according to senior administration officials.

12:04 AM

Conducting large-scale testing for Covid-19, issued directions for compliance of SOP: Delhi govt tells HC

11:10 PM

Teachers should be among first for Covid jabs: UN

The United Nations agency for education, UNESCO, on Monday called on governments to give teachers priority access to the new Covid-19 vaccines and be treated like "frontline" workers.

 

The call came as the United States, the country worst hit by the virus, kickstarted the biggest vaccination drive in its history by giving the jab to a nurse in New York.

 

"As we see positive developments regarding vaccination we believe that teachers and education support personnel must be considered a priority group," UNESCO chief Audrey Azoulay said in a joint video message with the head of the Education International (EI) teachers' organisation, David Edwards.

10:54 PM

Israel set to start second phase of human trials of its coronavirus vaccine candidate

10:16 PM

MP sees 1,058 new Covid-19 cases

Madhya Pradesh on Monday reported 1,058 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking the infection count to 2,24,636, health officials said.

 

Three people died in Indore, two in Bhopal and one each in Khargone, Mandsaur and Mandla to take the toll to 3,412.

 

Officials said 1,084 people were discharged from hospitals in the last 24 hours, taking the state's overall recovery count to 2,08,421.

9:52 PM

We have an opportunity to position India globally as post-Covid care hub: Tourism minister

9:39 PM

Punjab reports 464 new Covid-19 cases, 21 deaths and 633 discharges today.

9:32 PM

Ahmedabad sees 247 coronavirus cases, 7 deaths in last 24 hours; 238 recover