COVID-19 News Updates

Nations with a death toll of over 100,000 are Brazil (602,099), India (451,435), Mexico (283,193), Russia (216,403), Peru (199,746), Indonesia (142,848), the UK (138,647), Italy (131,461), Colombia (126,759), Iran (123,498), France (118,111) and Argentina (115,633).

Odisha reported 521 new Covid-19 cases with 65 infections below 18 years of age in the last 24 hours. Of the new cases, 304 are from quarantine, while 217 are local cases.

A decrease of 1067 cases has been recorded in the active Covid caseload in a span of 24 hours.

US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 44,681,561 and 719,515, according to the CSSE.

The travel advisory that imposed additional checks and quarantine on those arriving from the UK has been relaxed by the Union Health Ministry

In view of high test positivity rate & number of active cases, Khordha district has been marked as a red zone district. This information was shared by Odisha’s Directorate of Medical Education & Training (DMET), Chief, CBK Mohanty.

The three-dose DNA built vaccine has 66.6 per cent efficacy against Covid.

As per the government data, Odisha has recorded 615 cases in the last 24 hours including 323 from Khordha alone on October 13.

The researchers are testing the compound in mice in combination with other treatments that target other key parts of the virus.

A decrease of 7,247 cases has been recorded in the active Covid caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Pharma major Biological E has sought approval from drug regulator Drugs Controller General of India to conduct the phase-3 clinical trial of Covid vaccine Corbevax.

Crowding at markets during this festive season is really worrisome. Flagging concerns over it, DMET chief CBK Mohanty has urged people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour during the festive season.

In view of the prevailing Covid19 situation in the state, Odisha Health Services Director, Bijay Mohapatra has warned people to be careful during the festive season. Speaking about the rising R-value over last two days, Mohapatra said that there are other two parameters, which are severity and rate of hospitalisation.

The Health Ministry has planned that the feat will be celebrated as India's triumph over Covid 'evil spirit' much like the 'Vijayadashami' festival, which signifies the victory of good over evil.

The Drugs and Comptroller General of India (DCGI) has given a go-ahead to Bharat Biotech's Covaxin for vaccination of children in the 2-18 years age group.