NewDelhi Jan 19 : Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, India reported 2,82,970 new infections (44,889 more than the previous day), 441 deaths, and 1,88,157 recoveries on Wednesday, 19 January.
The number of active cases in the country stands at 18,31,000, while the daily positivity rate is at 15.13 percent.
Meanwhile, a total of 8,961 cases of the Omicron variant have been reported so far.
Delhi reported a dip in daily cases with 11,684 new infections and 38 deaths on Tuesday.
Mumbai, on the other hand, detected 193 more COVID cases than the previous day, reporting 6,149 infections.
Scheduled International Commercial Flights Suspended Till 28 February
The Minsitry of Civil Aviation announced on Wednesday, “to extend the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger services to/from India till 28 February 2022”.
Rs 86 Crore Collected in Fines for Not Wearing Face Mask in Mumbai
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and the Mumbai Police have, so far, collected fines from 43,46,596 people in Mumbai for not wearing a face mask, which amounts to a whopping Rs 86,42,49,771.
‘Overall Situation Under Control’: Maharashtra Health Minister
According to report, Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday, “The number of daily new COVID-19 cases is decreasing and the overall situation is under control.”
He added, “Hospitalisations are less in number. We are using our full potential to increase testing and vaccination coverage.”
SC Summons Chief Secretaries for Non-Payment of Ex Gratia
The Supreme Court has summoned the Chief Secretaries of Andhra Pradesh and Bihar for the non-payment of ex gratia to the kin of the victims of COVID-19 despite the previous orders of the court.
The apex court has asked them to be present before it for a virtual hearing at 2 pm on Wednesday.
‘Over 12.84 Crore Unutilised Vaccine Doses Available With States, UTs’
The Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday, “More than 158.46 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been provided to the states/UTs; over 12.84 crore balance and unutilised vaccine doses are still available with states/UTs to be administered.”
India Reports 2.82 Lakh New Cases, 441 Deaths
India reported 2,82,970 new COVID infections (44,889 more than the previous day), 441 deaths, and 1,88,157 recoveries on Wednesday, 19 January.