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Jharkhand: Different Covid vaccines given to six in jab mix-up

This happened in the state's Palamu district

Jharkhand on high alert as mucormycosis infections increase

A total of 79 confirmed and 53 suspected cases have been reported to date in 18 of the 24 districts, he said.

Jharkhand govt on high alert over possible third wave of Covid-19

The Jharkhand government is on high alert to contain any possible third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, following suggestions of experts that any laxity may lead to serious consequences

Jharkhand tops in vaccine wastage; Kerala, WB report negative wastage

Kerala, West Bengal recorded negative wastage of Covid vaccines in May, saving 1.10 lakh and 1.61 lakh doses respectively, while Jharkhand reported maximum wastage of 33.95 per cent, according to data

Covid: Jharkhand extends lockdown-like restrictions till June 16

Some relaxations have been made

Jharkhand reports 603 new coronavirus infections, 13 more deaths

Jharkhand reported 603 new COVID- 19 cases on Wednesday and 13 more deaths, as per a health bulletin said.

Jharkhand coronavirus update: 293 new Covid cases, 838 recoveries reported

As many as 293 new Covid-19 cases, 838 recoveries and 8 deaths were reported in Jharkhand on Sunday

Jharkhand govt nod to one month's extra pay to Covid health workers

The Jharkhand government on Friday approved a number of proposals including one month's extra pay to Covid health workers and enhancement in honorarium for mid-day meal assistants. The decisions were taken at a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Sorent. The Jharkhand government last month announced Rs 103 crore incentive for frontline health workers. "The Cabinet has approved incentives for health department workers including doctors engaged in coronavirus related contact tracing, testing, supervision etc work in COVID hospitals and wards besides control rooms, which will be equivalent to their one month's salary," an official statement after the Cabinet meeting said. The incentive will be equivalent to the basic salary of April, 2020. Soren had earlier announced through social media one month's additional salary to doctors and medical workers employed to contain the pandemic. "In these troubled times, corona warriors are working day and night. Therefore, the state

Jharkhand reports 532 new coronavirus infections, 11 fatalities

Jharkhand reported 532 new COVID- 19 cases on Thursday and 11 more deaths, a Health Department bulletin said. The state has so far reported 3,38,915 cases and 5,011 deaths. The new cases were detected after testing 59,510 samples. Twenty of the 24 districts reported zero fatalities during the last 24 hours, while a door-to-door campaign in the rural areas is on to detect and treat cases. Ranchi reported the highest number of deaths at seven. Two deaths were reported from East Singhbhum and one each from Deoghar and Dhanbad. Jharkhand now has 7,307 active cases, while 3,26,597 patients have recovered. The mortality rate remained at 1.47 per cent, higher than the national average of 1.20 per cent. The recovery rate among the COVID-19 patients in the state improved to 96.36 per cent, above the national average of 92.50 per cent.

Jharkhand extends Covid restrictions till June 10 with some relaxations

The Jharkhand government on Tuesday extended the lockdown-like restrictions till June 10 with some relaxations, an official said.

Coronavirus fatalities ebb in Jharkhand, 831 fresh cases reported

Jharkhand reported 14 new COVID-19 deaths on Tuesday, continuing with the declining trend of fatalities, even as 831 more people tested positive, a health department bulletin said

Jharkhand CM writes to PM seeking free Covid vaccine for 18-44 age group

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren wrote to PM Narendra Modi that the state was unable to incur nearly Rs 1,100 crore on vaccination due to stressed resources

800,000 affected due to cyclone in J'khand, rescue operations underway

Cyclone Yaas barrelled through the state early on Thursday

Cyclone Yaas: Odisha, WB, Jharkhand to receive light to moderate rainfall

In view of the impending landfall of Cyclone Yaas, light to moderate rainfall are expected at most places in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD)

Centre steps in after foreign Covid-19 vaccine makers say no to state govts

Union govt in direct talks with firms but order book full for now

Covid-19 surge: About 7,000 prisoners may get bail or parole in Jharkhand

About 7,000 prisoners may be granted interim bail or parole to decongest overcrowded prisons in Jharkhand state, that is battling a second surge of Covid-19 pandemic

Jharkhand reports 108 more coronavirus deaths, toll climbs to 4,290

A day after Jharkhand saw the number of fresh Covid-19 fatalities drop below 100 for the second time in May, it again rose to 108 on Friday, taking the death toll 4,290

Centre indulging in politics over supply of vaccines: J'khand Health Min

Battling severe vaccine shortage, the Jharkhand government hit out at the Centre and alleged that it was "indulging in politics" by not providing the required doses to the state.

Jharkhand reports 97 new coronavirus deaths, 4,169 fresh cases on May 10

Jharkhand's COVID-19 death toll rose to 3,853 as the state reported 97 fresh fatalities in the last 24 hours, while 4,169 new cases pushed the tally to 2,86,343

BJP slams Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren for his remark about PM Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party has hit out at Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren for his remark that Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not listen to him during a phone call over the Covid-19 situation