Over 16.49 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far, says Centre

Madhya Pradesh registers 11708 new COVID-19 cases, 4815 recoveries and 84 fatalities in the last 24 hours

Case tally: 6,49,114
Death toll: 6,244
Active cases: 95,423
Total recoveries: 5,47,447

West Bengal government moves Supreme Court seeking its direction to disband the current #COVID19 vaccination policy and bring in universal coverage with uniform price. (ANI)

States where the COVID-19 trend is going upwards are Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Haryana, Odisha and Uttarakhand: Arti Ahuja, Additional Secretary (Health) 

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Haryana and Bihar have a high caseload: Arti Ahuja, Additional Secretary (Health) said in a press conference in Delhi. (ANI)

I would like to congratulate N Rangasamy Ji on taking oath as Puducherry CM. Best wishes for the tenure ahead: PM Narendra Modi (ANI input)

Spoke with my friend Scott Morrison (Australian PM) to thank him for Australia’s solidarity and support for India’s fight against COVID. We agreed on importance of ensuring affordable and equitable access to vaccines and medicines, and discussed possible initiatives in this regard: PM Narendra Modi (ANI input) 

As many as 16,49,73,058 vaccine doses have been administered across India so far, including 23,70,298 doses administered in the last 24 hours: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting 

#COVID19 | As many as 16,49,73,058 vaccine doses have been administered across India so far, including 23,70,298 doses administered in the last 24 hours: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting pic.twitter.com/S9RkCbHj0X

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi regarding supply of Medical Oxygen (MO) in the state. CM Banerjee requested PM Modi to issue instructions for an immediate allocation of at least 550 MT per MO.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi regarding supply of Medical Oxygen (MO) in the state. CM Banerjee requested PM Modi to issue instructions for an immediate allocation of at least 550 MT per MO. pic.twitter.com/MsManq9uKW

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

We've received medical equipment from Russia, UK, UAE, USA, France, Ireland & Romania. We'll use oxygen cylinders in our new 240-bedded facility. Situation is under control, 20% of our requirement was fulfilled by oxygen concentrators: Director, Lady Hardinge Hospital, Delhi

We've received medical equipment from Russia, UK, UAE, USA, France, Ireland & Romania. We'll use oxygen cylinders in our new 240-bedded facility. Situation is under control, 20% of our requirement was fulfilled by oxygen concentrators: Director, Lady Hardinge Hospital, Delhi pic.twitter.com/sym4XB2Ult

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has signed an order to provide Rs 4000 to each family as Corona relief. The first instalment of Rs 2000 will be provided in the month of May. He also announced the state government will bear expenses for all corona related treatments to the insurance cardholders in the empanelled private hospitals. 

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has signed an order to provide Rs 4000 to each family as Corona relief.

First installment of Rs 2000 will be provided in the month of May.

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a high-level meeting today over current COVID-19 situation. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain and other officials will also attend. (ANI input)

Since CT- Scan or X-Ray is becoming increasingly necessary to detect COVID-19 infection, Government has decided to cap the price of CT-Scan and Digital X-Ray in private hospitals and labs at Rs 1,500 and Rs 250 respectively: Dr. K Sudhakar, Karnataka Health Minister (ANI input) 

Common entrance exam for Army Recruitment to be held at Jaipur and Jodhpur for rally and medically fit candidates scheduled on 30 May 2021 stands postponed owing to COVID 19 situation: Defence PRO, Rajasthan (ANI input)

A Namachivayam elected as floor leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in Puducherry Assembly.

A Namachivayam elected as floor leader of Bharatiya Janata Party in Puducherry Assembly. pic.twitter.com/pZxoMdgaFv

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the memorial of former TN CM and his father M Karunanidhi in Chennai.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin visited the memorial of former CM & his father M Karunanidhi in Chennai. pic.twitter.com/k7oalUVnn1

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Newly elected MLAs of West Bengal take oath as members of the state assembly.

Newly elected MLAs of West Bengal take oath as members of the state assembly. pic.twitter.com/F6MejQXfi4

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav tweeted, "Senior journalist Shri Shesh Narayan Singh ji passed away, extremely sad! Condolences to the bereaved family. God bless the departed soul," 

वरिष्ठ पत्रकार श्री शेष नारायण सिंह जी का निधन, अत्यंत दुखद!

शोकाकुल परिजनों के प्रति संवेदना।

ईश्वर दिवंगत आत्मा को शांति दे।

भावभीनी श्रद्धांजलि! pic.twitter.com/CbeeYCVoIq

— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) May 7, 2021

Condoling the demise of senior journalist Shesh Narayan Singh, CM Yogi Adityanath tweeted, "The death of senior journalist Shesh Narayan Singh ji is very sad. Your entire life was devoted to journalism. Pray to Lord Shri Ram to grant the departed soul a place in his supreme abode and the grief-stricken family to bear this sorrow." 

वरिष्ठ पत्रकार श्री शेष नारायण सिंह जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है।

आपका सम्पूर्ण जीवन जनपक्षीय पत्रकारिता को समर्पित रहा।

प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने परम धाम में स्थान व शोकाकुल परिजनों को यह दारुण दुःख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।

ॐ शांति!

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) May 7, 2021

UP CM Yogi Adityanath condoled the death of Salon MLA Dal Bahadur Kori and tweeted, "The demise of BJP MLA Dal Bahadur Kori from Salon, Rae Bareli is very sad. May Lord Rama give place to the departed soul at his feet and give the grieving family the strength to bear this sorrow." 

सलोन, रायबरेली से भाजपा विधायक श्री दल बहादुर कोरी जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है।

प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत आत्मा को अपने श्री चरणों में स्थान दें और शोकाकुल परिजनों को इस दुःख को सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करें।

ॐ शांति

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) May 7, 2021

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Congress Parliamentary Party meeting begins. The meeting is being held under the chairmanship of party interim president Sonia Gandhi through video conferencing.

Congress Parliamentary Party meeting begins

The meeting is being held under the chairmanship of party interim president Sonia Gandhi through video conferencing. pic.twitter.com/iwmH4FXFRC

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

PM Narendra Modi condoled the demise of veteran journalist Shesh Narain Singh and tweeted, "The demise of senior journalist Shesh Narain Singh ji is very sad. He will always be known for his significant contribution to the journalism world. My condolences to his family in this hour of grief. om Shanti!"

वरिष्ठ पत्रकार शेष नारायण सिंह जी का निधन अत्यंत दुखद है। पत्रकारिता जगत में अपने महत्वपूर्ण योगदान के लिए वे हमेशा जाने जाएंगे। दुख की इस घड़ी में उनके परिजनों के लिए मेरी संवेदनाएं। ओम शांति!

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 7, 2021

Govt of India has so far provided more than 17.35 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs free of cost. More than 90 lakh doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered. Over 10 Lakh doses in addition will be received by States/UTs in next 3 days: Ministry of Health (ANI input) 

West Bengal: A 4-member team of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that is in the state to assess post-poll violence situation, arrives at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata.

West Bengal: A 4-member team of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that is in the state to assess post-poll violence situation, arrives at Raj Bhavan in Kolkata. pic.twitter.com/gGWSsLfT1U

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Tamil Nadu: DMK workers celebrated outside party headquarters in Chennai after party chief MK Stalin took oath as Chief Minister.

Tamil Nadu: DMK workers celebrated outside party headquarters in Chennai after party chief MK Stalin took oath as Chief Minister. pic.twitter.com/Q4hkcq8vs4

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Jammu and Kashmir: A new 1000 litres per minute (LPM) oxygen concentrator plant has been commissioned at Government Medical College in Rajouri, yesterday. 

Jammu and Kashmir: A new 1000 litres per minute (LPM) oxygen concentrator plant has been commissioned at Government Medical College in Rajouri, yesterday. pic.twitter.com/P0V9d9ZUxH

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

India reports 4,14,188 new #COVID19 cases, 3,31,507 discharges, and 3,915 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry Total cases: 2,14,91,598 Total recoveries: 1,76,12,351 Death toll: 2,34,083 Active cases: 36,45,164 Total vaccination: 16,49,73,058 

India reports 4,14,188 new #COVID19 cases, 3,31,507 discharges, and 3,915 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry

Total cases: 2,14,91,598
Total recoveries: 1,76,12,351
Death toll: 2,34,083
Active cases: 36,45,164

Total vaccination: 16,49,73,058 pic.twitter.com/8sLmOnQqjz

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Chennai: DMK Chief MK Stalin takes oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. He was administered the oath by Governor Banwarilal Purohit. 

Chennai: DMK Chief MK Stalin takes oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

He is being administered the oath by Governor Banwarilal Purohit pic.twitter.com/e8IZT1aNFz

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister-designate MK Stalin has arrived at Raj Bhavan in Chennai. He will take oath as the Chief Minister shortly. 

Tamil Nadu: Chief Minister designate MK Stalin arrives at Raj Bhavan in Chennai.

He will take oath as the Chief Minister shortly. pic.twitter.com/xm96kwLuFG

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Zaloni tea estate in Assam's Dibrugarh shut down after 133 people tested positive for COVID-19 133 cases were detected at Zaloni tea estate till yesterday, all patients are asymptomatic. Tea estate has been declared as containment zone: Pallav Gopal Jha, Deputy Commissioner 

Assam | Zaloni tea estate in Dibrugarh shut down after 133 people tested positive for #COVID19

133 cases were detected at Zaloni tea estate till yesterday, all patients are asymptomatic. Tea estate has been declared as containment zone: Pallav Gopal Jha, Deputy Commissioner pic.twitter.com/VAGxAcR86T

— ANI (@ANI) May 6, 2021

Delhi has made 14-day institutional quarantine compulsory for those arriving from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. (ANI input)

Consignment of 100 oxygen concentrators arrived from Poland. Thank our EU partner, Poland for this support: Arindam Bagchi, Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs

International collaboration continues. Consignment of 100 oxygen concentrators arrives from Poland. Thank our EU partner, Poland for this support: Arindam Bagchi, Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs pic.twitter.com/uWX5XVm5OZ

— ANI (@ANI) May 7, 2021

Passengers travelling by train are advised to follow COVID19 appropriate behaviour while boarding, travel and at destination.West Bengal Govt issued advisory to train passengers to carry negative RT-PCR test report for a test conducted within 72 hrs of train departure: Central Railway (ANI input)