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Africa registers 11.1 million Covid cases

Kenyans rush for vaccines as Covid-19 cases surge

Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020, Africa has so far registered a total of 11,104,160 confirmed cases, according to health authorities…reports Asian Lite News

the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said the Covid-19 death toll across the continent stands at 246,584, while 10,254,788 patients have recovered from the disease so far, reports Xinhua news agency.

South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, Libya and Ethiopia are among the countries with the most cases on the continent, said the Africa CDC.

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South Africa has recorded the most with 3,654,824 cases, followed by Morocco with 1,158,145 cases, Tunisia with 979,612, and Libya with 482,153.

In terms of caseload, southern Africa is the most affected region, followed by the northern and eastern parts of the continent, while central Africa is the least affected region.

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Israel eases Covid restrictions

Israel eases Covid restrictions

Israel’s Health Ministry has decided to ease the Covid-19 Green Pass system, which stipulates that only those who have been vaccinated or recovered from the disease can enter crowded indoor or outdoor places…reports Asian Lite News

According to the decision, which will take effect on Monday, restaurants, cinemas, hotels, and gyms, among other places, will no longer require a green pass upon entry, reports Xinhua news agency.

A green pass, however, is needed at venues where there is a significant danger of infection, such as event halls and nightclubs.

ALSO READ: Israel passes peak of Omicron wave: PM

According to the Health Ministry, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in Israel has risen to 3,111,307, with 46,429 new cases reported in the last 24 hours.

The country’s death toll rose by 38 to 9,111, while the number of patients in critical condition decreased from 1,147 to 1,130, according to the Ministry.

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Global Covid-19 caseload tops 246.6 mn

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 246.6 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 246.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 4.99 million and vaccinations soared to over 6.94 billion…reports Asian Lite News

In its latest update on Monday morning, the University’s Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) revealed that the current global caseload, death toll and the total number number of vaccine doses administered stood at 246,693,288, 4,999,486, and 6,947,883,074, respectively.

Global Covid-19 caseload tops 246.6 mn

The US continues to be the worst-hit country with the world’s highest number of cases and deaths at 45,967,772 and 745,805, according to the CSSE.

In terms of infections, India follows in the second place with 34,273,300 cases and Brazil third with 21,810,855 infections.

ALSO READ: Global Covid-19 caseload tops 246.3 mn

The other worst countries with over 3 million cases are the UK (9,100,442), Russia (8,377,984), Turkey (8,032,958), France (7,268,527), Iran (5,924,638), Argentina (5,288,807), Spain (5,011,148), Colombia (5,002,387), Italy (4,771,965), Germany (4,607,958), Indonesia (4,244,358) and Mexico (3,805,765), the CSSE figures showed.

Nations with a death toll of over 100,000 are Brazil (607,824), India (457,740), Mexico (288,276), Russia (234,194), Peru (200,246), Indonesia (143,405), the UK (141,055), Italy (132,100), Colombia (127,281), Iran (126,303), France (118,625) and Argentina (115,950).

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This tribal area teaches how to give a ‘No Entry’ to corona

A gram panchayat Galiyakot had zero Covid patients even at a time when the second wave of Covid was knocking at the doors in neighbouring villages…reports Archana Sharma.

A small tribal cluster in Rajasthan’s Dungarpur is basking in glory for checking the second wave of the coronavirus smartly. It stands tall for giving a ‘No Entry’ to corona in its periphery and hence can be a learning lesson for all at a time when the third wave of the pandemic remains a strong possibility, said health officials, adding that the villagers here have started collecting money to buy oxygen concentrators.

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A gram panchayat Galiyakot had zero Covid patients even at a time when the second wave of Covid was knocking at the doors in neighbouring villages.

District collector Suresh Ola says that the reason for it is the alacrity and awareness of the villagers who cooperated with the administration to win the war against Covid.

Four villages in this gram panchayat namely Limbadiya, Debriya, Gediya and Ratanpura followed all Covid guidelines. The villagers wore masks and maintained social distancing and hence recorded zero Covid patients.

Zila Parishad chief executive officer Anjali Rajauriya said that the village administration, core committee group and villagers worked as a team to block Covid’s entry in their area and were successful in their attempts.

Besides this, another gram panchayat Saroda also scripted a success story by taking quick steps to check the spread of Covid.

Rajoriya said that three villages namely Saroda, Damorwada and Kesarpura with a population of around 9,000 come under this gram panchayat.

A total of 85 villagers became Covid infected together which set off alarm bells as there were chances that surrounding populations will catch the infection. However, the village panchayat announced a lockdown for 15 days even before the state government. The entire village was sanitised and the first lockdown was announced there from May 3 to 17.

Each household was given masks, oximeters, sanitiser and streamers.

Testing, tracing and treatment followed to check the infection, said village secretary Bhavesh Patidar.

A door-to-door survey was done, helpline centre was set up and medical kit was home delivered when required.

One thousand packets of Kadha were distributed in houses.

In Saroda, a WhatsApp group was organised and Rs 1.21 lakh was collected. These funds were used to buy sanitisers, masks etc.

This village panchayat is also preparing for the third wave and saving money to buy oxygen concentrators, said health officials.

So the combined efforts of the villagers and the administration helped keep Covid at bay which can be a learning lesson for all, they added.

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‘Cook For A Cause’

Join in and “Cook For A Cause” this Saturday to raise funds for the Oxygen for India Emergency Appeal

On 22nd of May (Saturday), Elephant Atta and Rajah Spices will be hosting Cook for a Cause, a culinary day of fundraising to raise vital funds for the Oxygen for India Emergency Appeal.   Throughout the day community influencers will be sharing their special recipes on Instagram Live and inviting participants to make a donation.

Oxygen for India Emergency Appeal is an initiative launched by The British Asian Trust to raise funds to provide oxygen concentrators to hospitals and patients in India. The aim of this cook-along is to help unite the community to raise as much money as possible for the cause. 

We are thankful to our foodie friends each of whom has their own special and personal connection to India and have come forward to support this activity by giving up their time and sharing their delectable recipes.

BREAKFAST

Dr Chintal Patel (@drchintalskitchen) and Dr Payal (@theblushingdoc) will be kicking off the fundraising event with their breakfast recipe – Cinnamon Swirls at 10.30am

BRUNCH

Flavour enthusiast Radhika Howarth (@radikalkitchen) will be sharing a fabulous brunch menu including Masala Egg Muffins with Achari Baked Beans @12.30.

DINNER

At 4.30 pm you can then tune in to start cooking dinner with Kripa Dewani (@15min_mom) who is going to conjure up a Pav Bhaji Pizza

Attendees will be able to donate by clicking on the just giving link on the day during the IG live or by visiting your donation at Just Giving before or after the event. Every penny counts towards this lifesaving equipment. Donations can also be made directly by visiting the appeal page on British Asian Trust’s website.

The Cook for a Cause cook-along will allow participants to be a part of a mission to help save lives in India. Moreover, the cook-along will give the community a chance to come together and show solidarity during these difficult times.

To find out more about the British Asian Trust’s Oxygen for India appeal please visit: https://www.britishasiantrust.org/support-us/covid-19/oxygen-for-india/ Remember, every donation counts and can help save lives.

For ingredients and regular updates on this activity, please check out @ElephantAttaofficial and @Rajahspices on IG and FB.

We’d like to take this opportunity to thank media partners and friends Here & Now 365, What’s For Dinner Tonight Mum Sunrise Radio