India registered 53,476 new coronavirus cases in a span of 24 hours, the highest single-day surge in 2021. With this, the nationwide Covid-19 tally has gone to 1,17,87,534, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. Six States, Maharashtra, Punjab, Kerala, Karnataka, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat, are reporting a surge in daily new cases. They together account for 80.63% of the new cases reported in the last 24 hours.
The total active caseload stands at 3.95 (3,95,192) lakh today, comprising 3.35% of total positive cases. Three states, Maharashtra, Kerala and Punjab account for 74.32% of total active cases.
Maharashtra continues to report the highest daily new cases. It is followed by Punjab and Kerala. Maharashtra today recorded the highest single-day spike of 35,952 coronavirus cases; Mumbai also recorded the highest daily count of 5,504 cases.
The death toll increased to 1,60,692 with 251 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.
Meanwhile, as per a report from SBI‘s research team, the resurge in the coronavirus cases in India might last up to 100 days counted from 15 February. The report is authored by the bank’s chief economic adviser Soumya Kanti Ghosh. The report adds that with vaccinations gaining pace, India is better placed this time to control the pandemic.
“India is witnessing a second wave of infection beginning February 2021, with daily new cases rising again. Pan-India total cases in the second wave expected in the order of 25 lakhs (based on trends in data till 23-Mar). Considering the number of days from the current level of daily new cases to the peak level during the first wave, India might reach the peak in the second half of April,” the report said.
“Though Global COVID-19 experience shows the second wave much higher in intensity than the first wave, the presence of the vaccine makes the difference currently. Thus India will be able to manage the situation better,” the report said.
Amid the spike in the number of cases, the government has announced expanding the inoculation drive for everyone above 45 years from 1 April. Citizens have to register on the Co-WIN portal or Aarogya Setu to schedule an appointment.
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How to register for the Covid-19 vaccine in India via Aarogya Setu
-Find the dashboard ‘Cowin’ within the Aarogya Setu app.
-Select the ‘Vaccination’ option and then tap on ‘Register Now.’
-Citizens will first need to register via their 10-digit mobile number and enter the OTP.
-In the second stage of registration, select the type of photo ID proof.
-Eligible citizens will also need to provide basic information such as gender and date of birth.
-After this, you will see a page where you can add up to four beneficiaries with the same mobile number.
-Select the vaccination centre by entering the pin code, book the time slot, and select Proceed.
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How to register for the Covid-19 vaccine in India on the Co-Win portal
-Log on to the government’s website (www.cowin.gov.in)
-Enter a valid mobile number. Click on the ‘Get OTP’ button.
-Enter OTP and click ‘Verify’.
-Once the OTP is validated, the “Registration of Vaccination” page will appear, where citizens will need to enter basic details.
-Once registration is complete, the system will show users the “Account Details.”
-Once all details are added, click on ‘Schedule Appointment’ and then book an appointment
-Once the ‘Book’ button is clicked, the Appointment Confirmation page is displayed.Click ‘Confirm’ after verifying the details for final confirmation on the booking.
-Enter OTP and click ‘Verify’.
-Once the OTP is validated, the “Registration of Vaccination” page will appear, where citizens will need to enter basic details.
-Once registration is complete, the system will show users the “Account Details.”
-Once all details are added, click on ‘Schedule Appointment’ and then book an appointment
-Once the ‘Book’ button is clicked, the Appointment Confirmation page is displayed.Click ‘Confirm’ after verifying the details for final confirmation on the booking.
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