Covid-19 crisis: India reports 3.6 lakh new cases, 3,417 deaths in 24 hours
As Covid-19 continues to rage across the country, respective state governments are coming up with their version of lockdown to contain the virus spread. Yesterday, Punjab, Haryana and Odisha came with lockdown like restrictions up to May 15
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India registered highest single-day toll of 3,689 coronavirus deaths on Saturday
India reported 3,68,147 new COVID-19 cases and 3,417 deaths in the last 24 hours, the health ministry data suggests. As many as 3,00,732 patients were discharged from hospitals, which raises the total number of recoveries to 16,29,3003. India s total caseload stands at 1.99 crore, while the death toll has risen to 2.18 lakh. The active cases at various hospitals and home isolation stand at 34.1 lakh.
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government on Sunday declared a 14-day lockdown in the state from May 5 to contain the spread of COVID-19, an official order said.
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On April 25, CM Naveen Patnaik had announced free vaccination for everyone in the age group of 18 to 44 years. This drive would entail a cost of Rs 2,000 crore, a released from the Chief Minister s Office said.
Covid-19 surge: Odisha govt declares 14-day lockdown from May 5
The Odisha government on Sunday declared a 14-day lockdown from May 5 to contain the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the state, an official order said.
In a video message, Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra said the lockdown will be imposed in the entire state from May 5 (5 am) till May 19.
Along with the lockdown, the weekend shutdown in urban areas will also be in force till May 15, he said.