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Coronavirus live updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat tests Covid-19 positive, hospitalised

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 09, 2021, 23:34:42 IST

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Coronavirus live updates: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat tests Covid-19 positive, hospitalised

Covid infections scaled another peak with 131,968 infections on Friday, another single-day highest. 780 deaths were also reported in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile shortage of vaccines are being felt in several states. Several vaccination centres in Mumbai will remain closed today due to unavailability of vaccines. Restrictions in movement and night curfews are being enforced in Delhi, Maharashtra and some places of Tamil Nadu and MP. Stay with TOI for all the latest.

20:35 (IST) Apr 08

During our discussion, we raised the issue of mortality rate, we have to make sure it remains as low as possible. We should have comprehensive data about patients illnesses etc. this will help save their lives: PM Modi to CMs

20:34 (IST) Apr 08

Have to tell people again and again to follow Covid protocols even after getting vaccinated: PM Modi to CMs

20:32 (IST) Apr 08

Even after getting vaccinated, we should not become casual: PM Modi

20:29 (IST) Apr 08

Should try to achieve 100% for those above 45: PM Modi to states

20:27 (IST) Apr 08

Can't get results by using all vaccine for one state: PM Modi

20:26 (IST) Apr 08

I also request you to rename the night curfew as “Corona curfew”. It would be good to start this Corona curfew around 9pm and end early morning: PM Modi to states

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20:24 (IST) Apr 08

Limits of containment zones should be specified, should not be vague: PM Modi to states

20:22 (IST) Apr 08

Our target of contact tracing should not be less than 30 people in 72 hours: PM Modi

20:22 (IST) Apr 08

I appeal to you all to stress on COVID19 testing. Our target is to do 70% RT-PCR tests. Let the number of positive cases come high, but do maximum testing. Proper sample collection is very important, it can be checked through proper governance: PM Modi during meeting with CMs

20:20 (IST) Apr 08

PM Modi to states: Don't be afraid of rising numbers, keep testing people

20:18 (IST) Apr 08

We have to bring down the positivity rate to 5%: PM Modi

20:18 (IST) Apr 08

Testing and tracking are of utmost importance; don't take testing lightly: PM Modi

20:16 (IST) Apr 08

We need to fight the second surge in cases. Many states including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Punjab have crossed first wave of peak in COVID19 cases. This is a serious concern. People have become complacent. In most States administration has also become relaxed: PM

20:15 (IST) Apr 08

Need to focus on micro-containment zones to stop the surge, says PM Modi

20:15 (IST) Apr 08

There is a need to work on war footing again to fight Covid-19. Despite all the challenges, we have a better experience, resources & a vaccine: PM Modi

20:15 (IST) Apr 08

The world has accepted the concept of night curfew; it reminds people they are living in the time of corona: PM Modi

20:09 (IST) Apr 08

People more casual this time compared to last year; governance is also lackluster, says PM Modi

20:08 (IST) Apr 08

Second wave more severe than first wave: PM Modi

20:07 (IST) Apr 08

PM speaks at the meeting with chief ministers

19:40 (IST) Apr 08

WHO rejects Serum Institute of India's proposal seeking extension of shelf-life of Covishield from 6 to 9 months: Sources