India’s daily covid cases dip slightly with 3.23 lakh new infections; 2,771 deaths
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April 27, 2021
New Delhi, Apr 27: India on Tuesday reported 3,23,144 new coronavirus infections, the lowest since April 21. This is the sixth day in arow that India reported over 3 lakh single-day Covid cases.
The country also saw a 2,771 deaths over a 24-hour period.
India s total tally of Covid-19 cases has climbed to 1,76,36,307 while active casesare nearing the 29-lakh mark, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday.
The death toll increased to 1,97,894 with 2,771 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Registering a steady increase, the active cases have increased to 28,82,204 comprising 16.34 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate has further dropped to 82.54 per cent.
Karnataka lockdown: Food delivery allowed; liquor shops to operate for takeaways
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April 26, 2021
Bengaluru, Apr 26: Karnataka on Monday announced a two-week lockdown in view of the worsening Covid-19 situation in the state.
The lockdown will begin on April 27 at 10 pm, with grocery stores allowed to open from 6 am to 10 am during those days.
Speaking on the announcement of the lockdown, Karnataka CM B S Yediyurappa said home delivery of food will be allowed and liquor shops will operate for takeaways only. However, exact details on availability of liquor is still awaited.
“Grocery and other essential shops will be operational from 6 am to 10 am every day. That’s the only relaxation. After 10 am, all shops will be closed,” Yediyurappa said, adding that this will be applicable across Karnataka.
Govt wants lockdown throughout the week in Karnataka; people are against: Chief Secretary
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April 24, 2021
Bengaluru, Apr 24: The government of Karnataka wants to impose a total lockdown in the state to control the spread of covid-19, but the people are against it, according to Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar.
“Experts are of the opinion that continuing the weekend lockdown throughout the week is the best. Even government wants to do the same. But, people don’t want it. People want everything to be let loose and that those who’re dying should continue dying,” he said.
“All people should be responsible. The government alone cannot do everything. People should step out only if necessary. At least, they should wear masks,” Kumar said.
Canada bans flight from India, Pakistan for 30 days over covid surge
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April 23, 2021
Ottawa, Apr 23: Canada has announced a 30-day ban on all passengers flights from India and Pakistan effective Thursday (Apr 22), citing exponential rise in COVID-19 cases in both the countries. Given the higher number of cases of COVID-19 detected in air passengers arriving in Canada from India and Pakistan, Transport Canada is issuing a notice to airmen, or NOTAM, to halt direct passenger air traffic from those countries, Xinhua quoted Canadian Transport Minister Omar Alghabra as saying.
The Transport Minister was addressing a joint press conference with other Canadian ministers.
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