Coronavirus

Dharavi reported 10 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, taking the total cases to 4,148. According to the daily update shared by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation ( BMC ), there are 73 active cases currently in Asia’s largest small-scale industrial area. Dharavi has, so far, reported 3,759 recoveries. Mahim , 13 more COVID-19 positive cases were reported, taking its total tally in the area to 5,071. The region is a host to 188 active cases and has registered 4,729 recoveries. On the other hand, Dadar reported four new cases in the last 24 hours. With this, the region's cumulative COVID-19 cases climbed to 5,165. A total of 4,853 people have been discharged so far from the area and is a host to 146 active cases. Mumbai's G/North ward on Sunday reported 27 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking its total tally to 14,384. The ward includes Dharavi, Dadar, and Mahim. There are over 400 active cases in the ward while 13,341 people have recovered and discharged from … [Read more...] about Mumbai: Dharavi reports 10 new coronavirus cases, tally reaches 4,148

By: KDKA-TV News Staff PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — The main campus for the University of Pittsburgh is moving to its lowest risk classification concerning the coronavirus this week. READ MORE: Pitt Says Some 2021 Commencement Ceremonies Will Be In-Person The main campus in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood will transition from Elevated Risk Posture to Guarded Risk Posture at 7 a.m. this Thursday. The university’s Bradford and Titusville campuses are also moving to Guarded Risk Posture, and the Greensburg campus is already in Guarded Risk Posture. The update means gatherings are capped at 250 people, and in-person classes are allowed, except for large lectures. Face masks are still required inside and outside facilities on campus. … [Read more...] about University of Pittsburgh Main Campus Shifts Into Lower-Risk Classification For The Coronavirus

The numbers are alarming. On Tuesday, a new daily record was broken when 1,726 people died of COVID-19 in Brazil. The average death rate over the past week was 1,274. That's almost 25% higher than two weeks ago. "We are currently experiencing the worst moment of the pandemic, with daily death tolls breaking new records and overburdened intensive care units all over the country," microbiologist Natalia Pasternak told DW. Over 257,000 Brazilians have died of COVID-19 already. But the spread of the virus has picked up dramatically. On Tuesday, almost 60,000 new cases were registered. Intubated patients in an intensive care unit in Rio de Janeiro Earlier this year, it took 34 days for the death toll to rise from an average of 1,000 per day to 1,100. But then it was only three days before this had risen to 1,200 . Experts assume that the situation has been exacerbated by the P.1 variant first detected in Manaus, the state capital of Amazonas. On Monday, researchers from … [Read more...] about How a coronavirus variant is overrunning Brazil

Punjab reported almost double coronavirus cases in a week. The number of daily coronavirus cases in Punjab on February 28 was 528 which have now doubled to 1,044 as of today. About 3,402,377 tests have been conducted in Punjab so far. Raising concerns from health experts, Punjab reported almost double coronavirus cases in a  week, Geo News reported on Sunday. The number of daily coronavirus cases reported across Punjab on February 28 were 528 which have now doubled to 1,044 as of today. On  March 6, about 646 new cases were reported in Lahore, 90 in Gujrat, and 36 new coronavirus cases were reported in Sialkot. Meanwhile, 23 new coronavirus cases emerged in Multan, 31 in Rawalpindi, and 14 cases were reported in Sheikhupura over the past 24 hours, the spokesperson added. According to Primary and Secondary Health Care spokesperson, 3,402,377 tests have been conducted in Punjab so far. … [Read more...] about Punjab reports sharp rise in coronavirus cases

The Senate’s approval of President Biden ’s sweeping $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill is expected to dominate this Sunday’s talk shows, with a round of appearances from Sen. Joe Manchin Joseph (Joe) Manchin Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate Biden takes victory lap after Senate passes coronavirus relief package Schumer insists Democrats unified after chaotic coronavirus debate MORE (D-W.Va.), who over the weekend played a critical role in advancing — and delaying — the legislation. The 50-49 party-line vote on Saturday followed a more than 24-hour session in the Senate, with Democrats resisting attempts from GOP senators to make changes to the legislation. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer Steny Hamilton Hoyer Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate House to vote on revised COVID-19 bill Tuesday Senate approves … [Read more...] about Sunday shows preview: Manchin makes the rounds after pivotal role in coronavirus relief debate