Gujarat on Saturday reported 580 COVID-19 cases, which took the tally to 12,33,242, while the death toll remained unchanged at 10,947, a state health department official said.The recovery count increased by 391 during the day to touch 12,18,817, leaving the state with an active caseload of 3,478, he said.Ahmedabad reported 236 new cases, the highest in the state, followed by Surat with 106 cases, Vadodara 36 and Mehsana 29 cases, among other districts, he added. A government release said 11.15 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far, including 39,438Saturday.
Gujarat registered 632 new Covid cases and one Covid-related fatality on Friday. The death toll increased to 10,947 since Covid first struck the state in March 2020 while the total number of cases reached 12,32,662.Covid casualtyOf the 632 cases, 262 were registered in Ahmedabad, 103 in Surat, 46 in Vadodara and 33 in Valsad. The sole Covid death also took place in Valsad on Friday. Against this,384 persons were discharged post recovery.So far, 12,18,426 persons have been discharged after recovery, leaving the state with an active caseload of 3,289.A government release said 11.14 crore Covid vaccine doses have been administered in Gujarat so far, including 48,047 during the day.Gujarat’s Covid figures are asfollows: Positive cases 12,32,662, new cases 632, death toll 10,947, discharged 12,18,426 and active cases 3,289.
India reported 17,070 Covid cases in a span of 24 hours, a marginal decline from the previous day’s count of 18,819, said the Union MInistry of Health and Family Affairs.In the same period, the country reported 23 more Covid deaths, taking the nationwide toll to 5,25,139.The active caseload has also surged to 1,07,189 cases, accounting for 0.25 per cent of the country’s total positive cases.The recovery of 14,413 patients in the last 24 hours took the cumulative tally to 4,28,36,906. Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.55 per cent.Meanwhile, India’s daily positivity rate has also marginally declined to 3.40 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate currently stands at 3.59 per cent.Also in the same period, a total of 5,02,150 tests were conducted across the country, increasing the overall tally to over 86.28 crore.As of Friday morning, India’s Covid-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 197.74 crore, achieved via 2,57,61,312 sessions.Over 3.67 crore adolescents have been administered with a first dose of Covid-19 jab since the beginning of vaccination drive for this age bracket.
Five Covid positive persons were admitted to Ahmedabad Civil Hospital on Thursday. Meanwhile, the state recorded a total of 547 fresh Covid cases with Ahmedabad reporting the highest 222 cases. Surat followed with 82 cases.Civil Superintendent Dr Rakesh Joshi said that there are total 9 patients in the hospital, which include 7 women. Three are on higher oxygen, 1 on bipap and one on plain oxygen. The condition of all patients is stable.Six are fully vaccinated and two are partially vaccinated. While one has not taken even a single dose, Dr Joshi added.There are total 3042 active Covid cases in the state and 5 patients are on ventilator.
AHMEDABAD: The city on Thursday recorded 62 new Covid positive cases, the highest in the past 100 days. With two cases in the district, the overall test positivity rate (TPR) of the district was 2.4%, the highest at least in the past one month. The weekly rise was 81% as against 154 cases last week, the past seven days have recorded 279 cases. The city has recorded 53% of the state's total tally in the past seven days. The state health department officials said that they are in constant touch with the city authorities and mapping the cases. They claimed that there's no definite pattern, but the cases in western city areas is higher than eastern parts. Apart from the city, the other cases included 20 from Vadodara city, 9 from Surat city, 4 from Gandhinagar city, and 3 from Rajkot city - indicating that the new cases are primarily focused on the cities. The experts however pointed out that the tests are relatively higher in the urban areas compared to rural ones. The state recorded 4,981 first doses of the vaccine and 36,277 second doses, taking the numbers to 5.4 crore and 5.28 crore respectively. The state also administered 40,095 precaution doses.
AHMEDABAD: The march of Covid cases continued in the city with 48 new cases recorded in the past 24 hours, averaging one new case every 30 minutes. This was a 97-day high for the city. With Ahmedabad district's two cases, Ahmedabad accounted for 45% of the state's tally. Gujarat crossed the 100 cases mark after 97 days, at 111. The other cases included 25 from Vadodara city, eight from Surat city, seveb from Rajkot city, five from Gandhinagar city and Valsad among others. Now, only 12 districts of 33 in Gujarat have zero active Covid cases. With discharge of 23 patients in Ahmedabad, the active cases reached 245, whereas the number of active cases in Gujarat was 445. No patient is on a ventilator, said state health department officials. "The spike in cases in Ahmedabad is partially due to public events and almost no regard for rules such as wearing masks and maintaining social distancing. The next few days will be crucial to ensure that we don't see another spike. The need of the hour is to increase testing and keep an eye on the public events," said an epidemiologist.
AHMEDABAD: The city continued to record high daily cases of Covid with 44 positive cases on Tuesday, the highest in the past 96 days. At 72, it was 95-day high tally for Gujarat, too. The active cases in Gujarat reached 363 with discharge of 53 patients. In Ahmedabad, the tally reached 218. The other cases included 7 each in Surat and Vadodara cities, 3 in Rajkot city, 2 each in Aravalli and Valsad, and 1 each in Gandhinagar city, Anand, Banaskantha, Gir Somnath, Mehsana, Rajkot and Sabarkantha districts. With the update, only 12 districts out of 33 in Gujarat have zero active cases. None of the active cases were on ventilator, said state health department officials. Gujarat in 24 hours vaccinated 1,520 persons for the first dose and 22,665 for the second. In all, 5.39 crore are administered first and 5.28 crore second dose of Covid vaccine. The state administered booster doses to 19,673 persons, taking total to 34.88 lakh.
AHMEDABAD: The city on Monday recorded 31 new Covid positive cases. With discharge of 25 patients, the active cases in city reached 206. Gujarat recorded third consecutive day of 50-plus cases at 53. The active cases were 344 with discharge of 49 patients. The other cases included 9 from Vadodara city, 3 each from Surat city and Valsad, 2 from Rajkot city, and 1 each from Ahmedabad, Anand, Mehsana, Tapi and Vadodara. With the update, only 17 districts out of 33 have zero active cases. The state health department officials said that none of the active patients were on ventilator. Gujarat in 24 hours vaccinated 1,281 persons for the first dose and 19,197 for the second. In all, 5.39 crore are administered first and 5.28 crore second dose of Covid vaccine. Gujarat administered booster doses to 16,446 persons, taking total to 34.68 lakh.
AHMEDABAD: Gujarat on Sunday reported 68 COVID-19 cases, which took its tally to 12,25,462, while the death toll stood unchanged at 10,944, an official said. The recovery count increased by 21 to touch 12,14,178, leaving the state with an active caseload of 340, he added. Ahmedabad accounted for 42 of the new cases, followed by 11 in Vadodara, four in Rajkot, two in Surat, among other districts, he informed. The number of Covid-19 vaccination doses administered in the state rose to 11.02 crore, including 55,714 on Sunday, a government release said. The Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu continued to be coronavirus-free, a local official said Gujarat's Covid-19 figures are as follows: Positive cases 12,25,462, new cases 68, death toll 10,944, discharged 12,14,178, active cases 340, people tested so far - figures not released.
RAJKOT: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday summed up his eight years in office so far as a relentless pursuit of the India envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, without once allowing or doing — even if inadvertently — anything that would “make citizens of the country hang their hands in shame”. He was addressing a gathering at the inauguration of a 200-bed K D Paravadiya multispecialty hospital at Atkot, about 55km from Rajkot city, in Jasdan taluka. The hospital has been built by BJP leader Bharat Boghra with the support of Shree Patel Samaj, Atkot. “My government has provided over three crore pucca houses to the poor, toilets to more than 10 crore families, cooking gas cylinders to over nine crore women, electricity connection to over 2.5 crore poor families, piped water (Nal Se Jal) to more than six crore families, free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to over 50 crore Indians,” the PM said listing his government’s achievements during his tenure. Modi said that these were not mere statistics, but proof of his commitment to providing a dignified life to the poor. “In the past eight years, I have spared no effort to serve the nation. I have neither allowed, nor done anything personally that will make you or even a single person in the country ashamed. We have made an honest attempt to build an India as envisioned by Bapu and Sardar,” the PM said. “Mahatma Gandhi wanted an India in which the poor, Dalits, Adivasis and women are empowered, cleanliness and health are part of life, the economy is based on swadeshi (local) solutions,” said Modi adding that his government’s slogan ‘Sabka saath, sab ka vikas, sabka vishwas aur sab ka prayas’ has given a new direction to populist development. Modi recalled the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and said that his government opened food grain stocks for the poor. “We have transferred money into people’s Jan Dhan accounts so that they could live a dignified life. We deposited money in the accounts of farmers and also made arrangements for free gas cylinders.” While asserting that he did not study poverty in books or learned from television and had experienced it first-hand himself, Modi said, “When the time for vaccine came, we ensured that every Indian gets vaccinated and that too, for free!” The PM further said that his government was running a campaign to make 100% implementation of its welfare schemes and services to all sections of the society. “When there is a target to provide government facilities to all the citizens, it will automatically remove discrimination and leave no scope for corruption or nepotism,” he added.
Rajkot: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday summed up his eight years in office so far as a relentless pursuit of the India envisioned by Mahatma Gandhi and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, without once allowing or doing — even if inadvertently — anything that would “make citizens of the country hang their hands in shame”. He was addressing a gathering at the inauguration of a 200-bed K D Paravadiya multispecialty hospital at Atkot, about 55km from Rajkot city, in Jasdan taluka. The hospital has been built by BJP leader Bharat Boghra with the support of Shree Patel Samaj, Atkot. “My government has provided over three crore pucca houses to the poor, toilets to more than 10 crore families, cooking gas cylinders to over nine crore women, electricity connection to over 2.5 crore poor families, piped water (Nal Se Jal) to more than six crore families, free medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh to over 50 crore Indians,” the PM said listing his government’s achievements during his tenure. Modi said that these were not mere statistics, but proof of his commitment to providing a dignified life to the poor. “In the past eight years, I have spared no effort to serve the nation. I have neither allowed, nor done anything personally that will make you or even a single person in the country ashamed. We have made an honest attempt to build an India as envisioned by Bapu and Sardar,” the PM said. “Mahatma Gandhi wanted an India in which the poor, Dalits, Adivasis and women are empowered, cleanliness and health are part of life, the economy is based on swadeshi (local) solutions,” said Modi adding that his government’s slogan ‘Sabka saath, sab ka vikas, sabka vishwas aur sab ka prayas’ has given a new direction to populist development. Modi recalled the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and said that his government opened food grain stocks for the poor. “We have transferred money into people’s Jan Dhan accounts so that they could live a dignified life. We deposited money in the accounts of farmers and also made arrangements for free gas cylinders.” While asserting that he did not study poverty in books or learned from television and had experienced it first-hand himself, Modi said, “When the time for vaccine came, we ensured that every Indian gets vaccinated and that too, for free!” The PM further said that his government was running a campaign to make 100% implementation of its welfare schemes and services to all sections of the society. “When there is a target to provide government facilities to all the citizens, it will automatically remove discrimination and leave no scope for corruption or nepotism,” he added.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that over 88 per cent of India’s adult population have been fully vaccinated against Covid.”Over 88 per cent of the adult population is now fully vaccinated against #COVID19. Congratulations India! Keep following COVID appropriate behaviour even after getting vaccinated”, said Mandaviya in a tweet.As per the Health Ministry report, a total of 55,70,67,459 first vaccine doses, 48,93,11,452 second doses, and 7,58,822 precaution doses have been administered among 18-44 years age group so far.Meanwhile, India’s total vaccination coverage has exceeded 193.13 crore on Saturday morning. This has been achieved through 2,44,45,929 sessions.Over 3.36 crore adolescents have been administered the first dose of Covid-19 vaccine since the beginning of vaccination drive for this age bracket.
AHMEDABAD: The city on Friday recorded 15 new cases of Covid-19. With 19 patients discharged, the number of active cases in the city was 118. The state reported 23 new cases and 33 patients discharged, with 194 active cases. The other cases included four from Vadodara, three from Gandhinagar and one from Rajkot cities. There are now 22 districts with no active cases. Not a single patient is on a ventilator. Gujarat in the past 24 hours vaccinated administered 3,651 first doses of Covid vaccine and 59,444 second doses. In all, 5.39 crore people have had at least one dose and 5.25 crore have had their second dose as well. The state administered booster doses to 32,690 persons, taking total number of these doses to 32.9 lakh. Meanwhile, NID's Gandhinagar campus reported seven cases in five days. The campus has been declared a micro-containment zone.
AHMEDABAD: Ahmedabad on Thursday recorded 13 Covid cases, accounting for 42% of the state's tally of 31. With discharge of 12 patients, active cases in the city reached 123. The state's active cases crossed 200 at 204. The other cases include 6 from Gandhinagar city, 5 each from Gandhinagar city and Mehsana, and 1 each from Surat city and Gir Somnath district. There is no patient on ventilator. The number of districts with zero active cases reached 22.
VADODARA: The first case of BA.5 sub-variant of omicron variant of Covid-19 was detected in the state of an NRI who travelled to Vadodara city from South Africa where the variant was first identified. The variant has been classified as a variant of concern. The 29-year-old man had reached Vadodara from South Africa on April 28. He tested positive for Covid-19 on May 1 and remained in home isolation. He later tested negative for Covid-19 on May 10. Sources said that the man left for New Zealand on May 11. As a protocol, Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) health department had tested his parents residing in the western parts of the city too. Both, his father and mother both tested negative for Covid-19. The samples of the man were sent for genome sequencing. VMC medical officer (health) Dr Devesh Patel said that they were informed on Monday night that the man was infected with the BA.5 sub-variant of omicron. He added that the man did not come in contact with others and was largely at home. The case is believed to be the second one detected in the country. The first case was detected in Telangana. Sources said that even the case in Telangana was that of a person who had travelled from South Africa. The BA.5 variant is amongst the dominant strains in South Africa. Manoj Aggarwal, ACS (health), told TOI, “The person left for New Zealand on May 11 after testing negative. His parents also tested negative before ending the isolation. We are however keeping an eye on any other contact the person might have in the city,” he said, adding that additional vigil would be on for the persons returning from abroad. Earlier, the first case of the XE variant in the state was also detected in the city in April. The case was that of a man from Mumbai who had travelled to Vadodara and was staying in a hotel. The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) on Sunday confirmed the presence of the BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants of the coronavirus in India. It said that one case was detected in Tamil Nadu and another in Telangana. BA.4 and BA.5 are sub-variants of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant circulating globally. These were first reported from South Africa earlier this year and are now being reported from several other countries. The INSACOG had said these sub-variants have not been associated with disease severity or increased hospitalisation.
Ahmedabad: The city’s daily tally spiked as 24 new Covid cases were registered on Tuesday. This accounts for 68% of the state’s total cases at 35. The active cases in the city rose by 11 to 115, whereas Gujarat recorded 186.The other cases include 6 from Vadodara city, 2 from Surat city, and 1 each from Rajkot city and Kheda. With the update, the number of districts with zero active cases got reduced to 22 out of 33. No patients are on ventilators.On Tuesday, Gujarat administered 90,076 shots of Covid vaccine. The number included 40,341 booster doses and 12,922 second doses in 12-14 years age group.
AHMEDABAD: The Covid situation has nearly stabilized in the state with daily cases restricted to between 10 and 25 for the past one month. Vaccination cover and herd immunity after the third wave have played a significant role in reigning in cases, according to experts. With a major vaccination drive held on Sunday – which saw 5 lakh shots administered – 98.3% people in the state above 18 years of age are fully vaccinated. Likewise, out of 4.93 crore citizens eligible for vaccine, 4.91 crore or 99.7% have received at least one dose. Gujarat is among the major states with highest vaccination coverage, said state health department officials. Dr Nayan Jani, state immunization officer, said that they are doing everything to ensure that all eligible persons get the jabs. “For the past three days, the daily vaccination figure is above 1 lakh. Apart from the senior citizens who are eligible for booster doses, we are also approaching those due for their second doses through messages and calls,” he said. “Among the sub-adult population, a special drive would be carried out once the schools reopen next month.” About 88% of the population in the 15-17 age group and 72% in the 12-14 age group are fully vaccinated, said officials. About 30.6 lakh senior citizens have got booster doses, which is 60% of the total eligible population. There’s still reluctance for the paid booster dose, admitted officials, adding that though the rates were slashed, a majority of the vaccinations still take place in government set-ups. “Special drives were organized and awareness campaigns carried out in rural areas where vaccine hesitancy was reported. The hard work has paid off,” said an official.