Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 14,317 new cases, 57 deaths in a day
The 7,25,930 beneficiaries who received the first dose of vaccine on Wednesday included 4,95,026 senior citizens and95,834 individuals aged between 45 and 60 years with specified comorbidities
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Coronavirus LIVE UPDATES: India reported 22,854 fresh Covid-19 cases on Wednesday pushing the overall tally to 11,285,561, according to Worldometer. The death toll from the deadly infection jumped to 158,189
The total number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 2.52 crore with 9.22 lakh jabs given on Wednesday till 7 pm, the Union Health Ministry said. Of the 2,52,89,693vaccine doses administered, 71,70,519 healthcare and 70,31,147 frontline workers were given the first dose, while 39,77,407 healthcare and 5,82,118 frontline workers the second dose, according to a provisional report.
World coronavirus update: The global tally of coronavirus cases stands at 118,610,058. While 94,222,966 have recovered, 22,630,931 have lost their lives. Meanwhile, the US continues to be the worst-hit country with 29,858,913 cases.
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Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 14,317 new cases, 57 deaths in a day
Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra reports 14,317 new cases, 57 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the state health department
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Include retail employees in list of 'frontline workers' for Covid vaccination: Ficci to govt
Industry chamber Ficci has written to the Union Health Ministry seeking inclusion of retail industry staffers in the list of 'frontline workers' for the Covid-19 vaccination drive.
"The kirana community along with retail employees should be recognised as 'frontline workers' as they have been serving the nation tirelessly despite being the most vulnerable to the risk of infection.
"These frontline retail warriors should be prioritised in the initial phase of the vaccination rollout," said Arvind Mediratta, chairperson, Ficci Retail and Internal Trade Committee and MD & CEO - METRO Cash & Carry India Pvt Ltd.
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First Published: Mar 11 2021 | 6:36 AM IST