India added 11,919 new coronavirus infections, taking the total number of COVID-19 cases in the country to 3,44,78,517, while active cases rose to 1,28,762, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday. Have become.
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International
AstraZeneca antibody drug works to prevent COVID-19 in long-term study
AstraZeneca said Thursday that its COVID-19 antibody drug was 83% effective in reducing the risk of people with symptomatic disease in a six-month follow-up study, reinforcing the drugmaker’s lead in developing preventive coronavirus treatments.
The latest round of positive results potentially positions AstraZeneca as a scarce supplier of both a COVID-19 vaccine and treatment, with the drugmaker saying the therapy’s “real benefit” is as a preventive shot rather than a treatment. Was- Reuters
Madhya Pradesh
Full vaccination of Kovid-19 to half the population of MP: Minister
State Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Prabhuram Choudhary said on Thursday that half the population in Madhya Pradesh has received both the doses of the vaccine against the corona virus and the state government has set a target to provide both vaccines to all by December 25. .
16,83,512 eligible people were given vaccine doses till 9 pm under Mega Campaign-6 in the state on Wednesday, he said, adding that the figures would increase as the data from remote areas and collected through offline mode The ones done have not been found yet. to be added
After reviewing the mega campaign, the Minister said that out of the total estimated eligible population of 5.59 crore in the state, 2,75,43,593 people have been administered both doses of the vaccine. PTI
Beijing
Third foreign athlete in Beijing tests positive for COVID-19
China on Thursday reported a third COVID-19 case among foreign athletes at preparatory events ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, which are being held with stringent measures to control any outbreak.
A foreign athlete who participated in the Luge World Cup in Beijing was confirmed as an asymptomatic case after a routine COVID-19 test on Tuesday, state media reported.
Quoting Zhao Weidong, a Beijing 2022 Winter Games official, state media reported that the athlete has been transferred to an isolation facility for observation.
The athlete is a close contact of a previously confirmed asymptomatic case, Mr. Zhao said, without disclosing the identity or nationality of any athlete. Reuters
National
11,919 new covid infections recorded in India; Active cases rise to 1,28,762
With 11,919 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally has gone up to 3,44,78,517, while the number of active cases has gone up to 1,28,762, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.
The death toll due to the viral disease has risen to 4,64,623, with 470 more deaths, according to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am.
The daily increase in the number of corona virus cases has been below 20,000 for 41 consecutive days and less than 50,000 fresh cases have been reported for 144 consecutive days.
The number of active cases of infection has risen to 1,28,762, which is 0.37 per cent of the total caseload, the lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.28 per cent, the highest since then. Is. March 2020, the ministry said.
It added that the active COVID-19 caseload registered an increase of 207 cases in the 24-hour period.
National
Vaccine hesitation biggest threat in overcoming Kovid: Adar Poonawalla
Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla on Wednesday urged all adults to get vaccinated at the earliest, terming vaccine hesitation as the biggest threat in overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic.
He said that 200 crore doses of Kovid-19 vaccine are lying with the states and people should get themselves vaccinated at the earliest.
“The vaccine industry has worked tirelessly to provide adequate stocks for the nation. There are over 200 million doses available with the states today. I urge all adults to get vaccinated as soon as possible. To help overcome this pandemic Vaccine hesitation is the biggest threat now,” Mr Poonawalla said in a tweet. PTI
Udupi
Udupi to launch door-to-door COVID-19 vaccination campaign
Udupi Deputy Commissioner M. Kurma Rao on Wednesday directed health workers to visit every household in the district and persuade eligible people who have not yet taken the COVID-19 vaccination to get one.
Presiding over the meeting of the District Task Force on Immunization at the District Office in Rajatadri, Manipal, Mr. Rao said that vaccination is the only weapon to fight the pandemic and hence everyone should get vaccinated.
Madhya Pradesh
MP linked benefits of ration to COVID-19 vaccination
Madhya Pradesh government has decided that subsidized or free food grains at all fair price shops will be given only to those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
“The beneficiary should be informed that both the doses of the vaccine are mandatory to avail the benefits of the scheme”, said an order of the Food and Civil Supplies Department dated November 7, 2021.
The state government on Wednesday launched a mega vaccination drive.
Uttar Pradesh
UP becomes first state to provide both doses to over 4 crore people: CM
Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to provide COVID vaccination protection cover to 4 crore people with both its doses.
In UP, 10.33 crore people have given the first dose and over 4.1 crore people have given a total of 14.33 crore doses of COVID vaccine. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made the announcement on his Twitter handle, terming the state’s record achievement as “Tika Jeet Ka” (Victory of Victory).
The Chief Minister said, “UP has become the first state in the country to provide full protection cover of both doses of the Kovid vaccine to more than 4 crore citizens.” PTI
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