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Coronavirus LIVE: Hope to launch Covovax by June, says Adar Poonawalla

Coronavirus live updates: Globally, nearly 102.6 million people have been infected by the virus and the death toll stands at 2,214,227

Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute

Coronavirus update: India witnessed 12,516 fresh fresh cases of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The total number of active cases in the country has fallen to 171,968, while the caseload tally stands at 10,733,487. Globally, nearly 102.6 million people have been infected by the virus. The country continues to be second-most-affected globally, and ranks 15th among worst-hit nations by active cases.

The five most affected states by total cases are Maharashtra (2,015,524), Karnataka (937,383), Kerala (905,591) , Andhra Pradesh (887,349), and Tamil Nadu (836,315).

In a move that could accelerate India’s vaccination drive against Covid-19, the government has asked states to start vaccinating frontline workers alongside health workers from the first week of February. So far more than 3.3 million health care workers have been vaccinated across the country. Inclusion of frontline would mean that police personnel, home guards, municipal workers would soon be able to get the jab.

World coronavirus update: Coronavirus cases rise unabated across the globe, with nearly 102.6 million infected by the deadly contagion. While 74,299,138 have recovered, 2,214,227 have died so far. The US remains the worst-hit country with 26,500,252, followed by India, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom. However, it terms of the total number of active cases, US tops the charts, followed by France, UK, Brazil and Belgium.

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8:38 PM

Tamil Nadu reported 505 new Covid-19 cases, 526 discharges

8:21 PM

6,282 cases in Kerala in last 24 hours; 71,469 undergoing treatment

Kerala on Saturday logged 6,282 Covid-19 cases, including a UK returnee,and 7,032 recoveries, while 71,469 people are under treatment for the infection. While the total caseload has mounted to 9,23,912, recoveries have touched 8,48,476, Health minister K K Shailaja said. "Its a year since the first case in the country was reported from the state this day last year.

Looking back we feel proud as the state had put up a strong fight against the virus, which had caused far reaching consequences globally," the minister said at a function. She also warned that none should forget wearing masks, hand washing and social distancing.

8:17 PM

Maharashtra reports 2,630 new Covid-19 cases

8:14 PM

Andhra Pradesh reports 129 new Covid-19 in the last 24 hours.

7:57 PM

63 healthcare workers vaccinated in Delhi's RML

63 healthcare workers got vaccinated at RML hospital in Delhi today, according to ANI.

7:55 PM

Karnataka reports 464 new Covid-19 cases, 547 discharges

7:11 PM

Rajasthan reports 104 new Covid-19 cases, 238 recoveries

6:13 PM

Kerala is in a safe position, moratality rate is 0.4: K K Shailaja

It's been a year since we're struggling with Covid. But we can say we're in a safe position. There's a bit of increase in cases in Kerala but the mortality rate is 0.4. We're still following the strict 'test quarantine isolate & treat' strategy, said Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja to ANI.

5:40 PM

Consignment of SII's Covishield vaccine dispatched to Oman

4:56 PM

Gujarat extends curfew in 4 cities till Feb 15 due to Covid-19

Gujarat government extends till February 15 night curfew in 4 major cities of state - Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara and Rajkot- to prevent spread of coronavirus: Senior official

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First Published: Jan 30 2021 | 7:15 AM IST