The Center has asked states and union territories to ensure that the upcoming festival is celebrated in a safe and cautious manner with “extreme precautions” in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a letter to states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said that the standard operating procedures issued last month should be followed to prevent any spike in cases.
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National
The success of the COVID vaccination campaign shows India’s potential: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 24 said the success of India’s Covid vaccination campaign shows its potential and said the country is moving forward with new energy after crossing the 100 crore vaccine dose milestone.
In his monthly Mann Ki Baat broadcast, Mr Modi lauded healthcare workers for the vaccine milestone and said he knew they would leave no stone unturned to vaccinate the people of the country.
National
Active cases come down to 1,72,594
India added 15,906 new COVID-19 cases, taking the overall tally to 3,41,75,468, while active cases came down to 1,72,594, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on October 24.
The death toll rose to 4,54,269 with 561 fresh deaths, according to the data updated at 8 am.
The daily increase in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 30 straight days and has now reported less than 50,000 daily new cases for 119 consecutive days.
The ministry said that active cases comprise 0.51% of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.17%, the highest since March 2020. -PTI
New Delhi
DCPCR launches journal on impact of COVID-19 on children
The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) on Saturday launched a magazine titled Children First: Journal on Children’s Lives with the first issue highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the lives of children.
Articles in the first issue of the magazine range from the challenges of online education to socio-emotional development struggles during the pandemic to the loss of learning due to school closures, social audits and the plight of POCSO victims.
Karnataka
Many private schools can resume physical classes after Diwali
Not all schools are ready to open their doors to fourth grade students on Monday. Many private schools are likely to resume physical classes after Diwali, while others are considering delaying it further.
Though the Karnataka government has allowed the management to resume physical classes for primary school students from October 25, the principals – after taking feedback from parents – decided to postpone the reopening date Because the family is out of town.
Tamil Nadu
Cinemas in Tamil Nadu to operate with full occupancy from November 1
In a fresh set of relaxations announced on Saturday, the Tamil Nadu government has allowed theaters to operate with 100% occupancy from November 1.
Classes 1st to 8th in schools can be conducted on shift basis from November 1.
International
Namibia to suspend use of Russian COVID-19 vaccine – ministry
Namibia will suspend the rollout of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine, its health ministry said on October 23, after the drugs regulator in neighboring South Africa raised concerns about its safety for people at risk of HIV. flagged off.
The Gamalaya Research Institute, which developed Sputnik V, said Namibia’s decision was not based on any scientific evidence or research. -Reuters
Romania
Romania tightens COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise
The Romanian government will re-impose a night curfew and make health passes mandatory for entry to most public places from October 25, as well as send school children on leave for two weeks, as it increases the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths. Wants to stop growth.
The measures, an extension of nationwide measures that were already undertaken in cities with high case numbers, were approved late on October 22 by the interim government. -Reuters
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