COVID-19 AY.4.2 variant less than 0.1%, frequency too low to be of concern: INSACOG
3 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19 AY.4.2 variant less than 0.1%, frequency too low to be of concern: INSACOG

Firstpost  

Its weekly bulletin said the vaccine effectiveness does not seem to be different for AY.4.2 when compared to other Delta variants New Delhi: The frequency of the new AY.4.2 variant of COVID-19 is less than 0.1 percent of all VOI/VOC and is too low to be of concern at this time, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium said. Its weekly bulletin said the vaccine effectiveness does not seem to be different for AY.4.2 when compared to other Delta variants. The INSACOG said that AY.4.2 variant of COVID-19 is less than 0.1 percent of all of all variants of concern and variant of interest and is too low to be of concern at this time. The INSACOG noted that Delta continues to be the main variant of concern in India and no new variant of interest or VOC are noted in India.

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COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 predominant in US as infections continue ticking up
4 months, 2 weeks ago

COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 predominant in US as infections continue ticking up

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - The KP.3.1.1 COVID-19 variant, now the predominant SARS-CoV-2 variant circulating in the United States, has been causing increasing infections in the country, the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed. For the two-week period ending Aug 17, KP.3.1.1 is predicted to account for between 31 percent and 43 percent of COVID-19 clinical …

India records 159 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally 1,623
11 months, 1 week ago

India records 159 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally 1,623

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has registered a single-day rise of 159 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases of the disease stands at 1,623 in the country, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The number of daily cases of COVID-19 in the country had dropped to double-digits by December 5, but it began to climb after the emergence …

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238

Firstpost  

India has recorded 441 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases has come down to 3,238, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it began to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1.After December 5, the …

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections
1 year ago

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections

News 18  

Karnataka Mandates 7-day Home Isolation for Covid Positive Amidst the uptick in the Covid subvariant JN.1 infection, the Karnataka government declared mandatory 7-day home isolation of positive cases on Wednesday. Covid Cases in India Live Updates: Expert Advises To Wear Mask, Practice Physical Distancing On precautions against JN.1 variant of Covid, Shekhar C Mande, former DG, CSIR says, “People should …

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain
1 year ago

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain

News 18  

Covid-19 LIVE: Delhi Health Minister Urges Caution, Says City's Covid Positivity Rate Around 1% Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said the national capital’s Covid positivity rate is around 1 per cent and stressed that people should, instead of panicking, follow precautions during the winter festival season. Covid-19 LIVE: JN.1 Variant Case Tally Increases To 69 A total of …

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose
1 year ago

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

The Hindu  

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India. India saw a single-day rise of 656 COVID-1 infections while the active cases have increased …

New variant won’t affect most people: BHU don
1 year ago

New variant won’t affect most people: BHU don

Hindustan Times  

Prof Gyaneshwar Chaubey, department of Zoology, BHU, said that JN.1, the new variant of Covid-19, will hardly have any adverse effect on much of the population in India as more than 90% of India’s population has been infected by Covid-19 at one point or another. For representation only Prof Chaubey, however, said that elderly people and those who have comorbidities …

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
1 year ago

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828

Live Mint  

India reported 260 new cases of COVID-19, with active cases rising to 1,828, as per the latest data from the Union Health Ministry on December 18. Centre Urges States to Heighten Vigilance The central government has written to states and union territories, urging them to maintain "continuous vigilance" in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the identification …

XBB sub-variants accounted for 75% of covid cases: Insacog
1 year, 3 months ago

XBB sub-variants accounted for 75% of covid cases: Insacog

Live Mint  

New Delhi The latest bulletin issued by Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium states that there was around 25% prevalence of recombinant variant XBB.1.16 in different parts of India till August. Besides, the public health risk of newly detected variant EG.5 was low worldwide with no disease severity reported so far. Based on the available evidence, the public health risk of EG.5 …

Is Covid variant EG.5 a threat to India?
1 year, 4 months ago

Is Covid variant EG.5 a threat to India?

India Today  

Variant EG.5, the newest subtype of Omicron, causing a surge in cases across parts of the world, has been in India since May 2023, the government has said. However, the variant has so far not been a cause of concern in India, though the World Health Organisation has classified the strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as a "variant of interest", …

Studies show XBB.1.16 is not clinically more severe
1 year, 8 months ago

Studies show XBB.1.16 is not clinically more severe

Hindustan Times  

The XBB.1.16 sub-variant of the Omicron strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes Covid does not exhibit higher clinical severity according to preliminary results from laboratory studies being conducted in the country to know disease characteristics, according to people familiar with the matter. According to the World Health Organisation, mutations at position 478 of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein have been …

India sees over 7,800 COVID cases in a day reported on April 12, 2023
1 year, 8 months ago

India sees over 7,800 COVID cases in a day reported on April 12, 2023

The Hindu  

Omicron XBB and its variants are responsible for the current surge in COVID-19 cases, but this is not a cause for worry as the severity of this variant is currently below average, with less hospitalisation, a senior Health Ministry official said on April 12. The Health Ministry source said that the current surge is not a “wave” but rather an …

Old Covid Vaccines May Have Low Efficacy; India Should Update Covid Boosters, Dr Randeep Guleria Warns
1 year, 8 months ago

Old Covid Vaccines May Have Low Efficacy; India Should Update Covid Boosters, Dr Randeep Guleria Warns

News 18  

Similar to flu shots, India may need to update its Covid-19 boosters with the latest strain of the coronavirus, former director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Randeep Guleria told News18.com. A renowned pulmonologist, Dr Guleria said the vaccines in India are currently using the Wuhan strain or the strain which was circulating in December 2019. “But now, …

XBB.1.16 Accounting for 38.2% of Covid-19 Infection in India, Says INSACOG
1 year, 9 months ago

XBB.1.16 Accounting for 38.2% of Covid-19 Infection in India, Says INSACOG

News 18  

The newly emerged recombinant coronavirus variant XBB.1.16 has been observed in different parts of the country, accounting for 38.2 per cent of the infection till date, according to the latest INSACOG bulletin. The bulletin of March 27, which was released on Thursday, said among the samples collected till the third week of March 2023, XBB continued to be the most …

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?
1 year, 9 months ago

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?

Firstpost  

India has registered 3,641 fresh cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. Experts say taking a booster shot may not be very beneficial COVID-19 cases across several states in India are on the rise, thanks to XXB.1.16 – a subtype of Omicron, also a matter of concern. According to the health ministry data, India logged 3,641 new infections in …

Omicron’s latest subvariant dominates with 60% of COVID-19 cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Omicron’s latest subvariant dominates with 60% of COVID-19 cases

Live Mint  

Amid a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in India, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium identifies Omicron subvariant XBB.1.16 as the leading variant in India, making up 60% of cases. As per a report by Economic Times, a member of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, the laboratory consortium, said that 25-30% of cases are of other sub-lineages of the …

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week convened a high-level meeting of the COVID-19 task force. As of March 23, India officially reported 1,300 new coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period bringing the overall tally of active cases to 7,605. Editorial |No cause for alarm: On the Omicron recombinant XBB.1.16 in India He emphasised the need to …

COVID-19 | Nothing to panic about, take precaution, booster shots, say doctors
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19 | Nothing to panic about, take precaution, booster shots, say doctors

The Hindu  

Amid a gradual increase in COVID-19 cases in Delhi in recent days, some medical experts say the new XBB.1.16 variant could be driving the rise in cases but add there's no need to panic and people should follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get booster shots if they have not already. Over the past week, Delhi has seen a rise in daily …

No Alarming Trend, Says INSACOG Member on Covid Spike But 'Intelligent Pathogen' is Mutating
1 year, 9 months ago

No Alarming Trend, Says INSACOG Member on Covid Spike But 'Intelligent Pathogen' is Mutating

News 18  

There is a noticeable surge in Covid-19 cases but hospitalisation and death rate is not alarming, co-chair at INSACOG’s advisory board, Dr Saumitra Das, told News18.com in an exclusive interaction. So far, the trend of hospitalisation and deaths is not alarming.” He added: “We haven’t seen an alert either from the genome sequencing effort or the sewage surveillance program.” Das, …

India saw ‘281% increase in COVID cases’ in just 14 days since XBB 1.16 detected
1 year, 9 months ago

India saw ‘281% increase in COVID cases’ in just 14 days since XBB 1.16 detected

Live Mint  

The new COVID variant XBB.1.16 is causing much concern among experts as they cited that India saw a ‘281% increase in COVID cases’ in just 14 days since the new variant has been spotted. Vipin M Vashishtha, former convenor of Indian Academy of Pediatrics and consultant pediatrician at the Mangla Hospital and Research Centre, Bijnor, pointed out, XBB.1.16 has a …

76 samples of new Covid variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG data
1 year, 9 months ago

76 samples of new Covid variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG data

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: A total of 76 samples of COVID-19's XBB.1.16 variant have been found which might be behind the recent rise of cases in the country, according to INSACOG data. The XBB 1.16 variant was first found in January when two samples tested positive for the variant while in February a total of 59 samples were found. Former AIIMS director …

76 samples of new COVID variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG data
1 year, 9 months ago

76 samples of new COVID variant XBB1.16 found in India: INSACOG data

The Hindu  

A total of 76 samples of COVID-19's XBB.1.16 variant have been found which might be behind the recent rise of cases in the country, according to INSACOG data. The XBB 1.16 variant was first found in January when two samples tested positive for the variant while in February a total of 59 samples were found. Former AIIMS director Dr Randeep …

COVID-19 ALERT! 76 samples of new Coronavirus variant XBB1.16 found in India
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19 ALERT! 76 samples of new Coronavirus variant XBB1.16 found in India

India TV News  

A total of 76 samples of COVID-19's XBB.1.16 variant have been found which might be behind the recent rise of cases in the country. According to INSACOG-- a department that studies and monitor genome sequencing and virus variation of circulating strains of COVID-19 in India, the variant has been found across Karnataka, Maharashtra, Puducherry Delhi, Telangana, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and …

New Covid Variant Raises Alarm as H3N2 Flu Scares: How to Differentiate Between the Two?
1 year, 9 months ago

New Covid Variant Raises Alarm as H3N2 Flu Scares: How to Differentiate Between the Two?

News 18  

Rapidly spreading XBB.1 descendant, XBB.1.16, may be to blame for the current spike in Covid cases in India, according to foreign and Indian scientists studying the SARS-CoV2 variations, as per reports. Centre Asks States to Take Caution Amid Covid Rise The Centre on Thursday also asked six states — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka — to follow …

India records over 300 new Covid cases after 97 days
1 year, 10 months ago

India records over 300 new Covid cases after 97 days

Hindustan Times  

India logged more than 300 fresh coronavirus cases after 97 days, while the active cases increased to 2,686, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Saturday. The country's infection tally stands at 4.46 crore The country saw a single-day rise of 334 new cases, while the death toll rose to 5,30,775 with three latest fatalities -- two reported …

Covid-19 | Lurking presence
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19 | Lurking presence

India Today  

On January 23, 2023, India logged just 92 fresh Covid-19 infections and no deaths. China, on the other hand, which is grappling with a major Covid wave triggered by Omicron sub-variant BF.7 and lifting of restrictions, saw record hospitalisations—the highest since the onset of the pandemic, per World Health Organization reports. Since August 2022, a whole bouquet of Omicron sub-variants—BA.2.12.1, …

Cases Of Coronavirus Variant That Led To Covid Surge In US Rise To 26 In India
1 year, 11 months ago

Cases Of Coronavirus Variant That Led To Covid Surge In US Rise To 26 In India

ABP News  

The number of cases of COVID-19's XBB.1.5 variant, which is responsible for the spike in cases in the US, has increased to 26 in India, according to INSACOG data released on Monday, news agency PTI reported. The XBB.1.5 variation has been detected in 11 states and union territories so far, including Delhi, Maharashtra, and West Bengal, according to the Indian …

No New Coronavirus Variants In India, No Possibility Of Surge Next Week: Govt Covid Panel
1 year, 11 months ago

No New Coronavirus Variants In India, No Possibility Of Surge Next Week: Govt Covid Panel

ABP News  

The intensity of circulation of the coronavirus in India is low, but the COVID working group has stepped up surveillance and airport screening. Chairman of the COVID working group NK Arora told news agency ANI: "The COVID variants are not been able to gain a foothold or cause hospitalisation. India logged 121 fresh coronavirus infections on Tuesday and the number …

Omicron’s XBB.1.5 Sub-variant explained. Should India be worried of this strain?
2 years ago

Omicron’s XBB.1.5 Sub-variant explained. Should India be worried of this strain?

Live Mint  

Even as the world is still grappling with the surge of Omicron BF.7 variant, there is a new variant XBB.1.5 which is now raising concerns. All you need to know about Omicron XBB.1.5 variant XBB15–a new recombinant strain—is both more immune evasive & better at infecting than BQ & XBB variants. Whiles speaking to news agency ANI, Rajeev Jayadevan, Co-chairman …

No second Covid-19 booster dose required: Report
2 years ago

No second Covid-19 booster dose required: Report

Live Mint  

There is no need to take a second booster dose against Covid-19 infection, news agency ANI reported on Tuesday citing government sources. According to the data by the Union Health Ministry, a total of 220.11 crore vaccine doses have been administered in the country, of which 95.13 crore have taken the second dose while only 22.41 crore of the population …

Can Your Vaccine Protect You Against BF.7? India Isolates New Strain, Begins Study to Test Efficacy
2 years ago

Can Your Vaccine Protect You Against BF.7? India Isolates New Strain, Begins Study to Test Efficacy

News 18  

A sample of SARS-CoV-2 virus containing the BF.7, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant, has successfully been isolated by India to assess the efficacy of available vaccines. “Scientists are studying whether the currently available vaccines are effective in preventing infections or serious illness caused by the new sub-variant,” a source was quoted as saying. India has reported at least four …

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19
2 years ago

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Union government is planning to make it mandatory for passengers arriving from China and five other places to have negative RT-PCR reports beginning next week. Meanwhile on Wednesday, the official sources, citing the pattern of previous outbreaks, said that the next 40 days will be crucial as India may see a Covid surge in January. As the …

Staying prepared: On scaling up the pace of COVID-19 genome sequencing
2 years ago

Staying prepared: On scaling up the pace of COVID-19 genome sequencing

The Hindu  

Three years after strict enforcement of its Zero-COVID strategy, China abandoned it abruptly, leading to a jump in cases each day — an estimated 250 million people were infected in 20 days in December, according to the media, overwhelming hospitals and crematoria. Though this variant was found in many countries, including India, months ago, there is fear that the uncontrolled …

What is Covid variant XBB? Is it severe among Indian patients like the previous coronavirus?
2 years ago

What is Covid variant XBB? Is it severe among Indian patients like the previous coronavirus?

India TV News  

The XBB subvariant of Covid-19's Omicron variant is fast emerging as the dominant type in India, and now it accounts for more than 18 per cent of cases in the US as well. According to the WHO, XBB is a recombined subvariant, a sub-lineage of the Omicron variants BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75 which means it is a subvariant of the Covid-19 …

OPINION | Covid threat: India is on a stronger wicket compared to China, says Dr Guleria
2 years ago

OPINION | Covid threat: India is on a stronger wicket compared to China, says Dr Guleria

India TV News  

As scary visuals come in from China of bodies of Covid-19 victims being laid out inside containers, the Centre and state governments have revved up arrangements to ensure full preparedness in the face of fresh challenge. In my prime time show Aaj Ki Baat on Friday night, we showed fresh videos and pictures of large number of Covid patients undergoing …

Scared by Possibility of Fourth Covid Wave? Fret Not, Situation in India Not as Severe as China
2 years ago

Scared by Possibility of Fourth Covid Wave? Fret Not, Situation in India Not as Severe as China

News 18  

As Covid-19 cases are spreading rapidly through China again and in some other parts of the world, India is stepping up its virus combating measures especially as the BF.7 variant, behind the new surge, has been detected in the country. By October 21, 2021, India had administered a total of 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to its population, and by …

Three reasons India will not see a Covid-wave like China’s
2 years ago

Three reasons India will not see a Covid-wave like China’s

Hindustan Times  

The Union health ministry reviewed the Covid-19 situation in India on Wednesday in light of a surge in cases in China and other countries such as Japan, South Korea, Brazil and the United States. Since China is the only big country where cases are at an all-time high, it is important to consider if India is protected against the factors …

A concerning sequence: The Hindu Editorial on a new coronavirus strain and a spurt in cases in China
2 years ago

A concerning sequence: The Hindu Editorial on a new coronavirus strain and a spurt in cases in China

The Hindu  

The spurt in coronavirus cases reported out of China has triggered global alarm. India’s Health Ministry has issued a directive to States to send positive samples to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium to check for new, concerning strains. There is scarce monitoring and mask mandates for public gatherings, airports and railway stations have been removed everywhere; so, low numbers do …

New Year, Old Fear: China's Covid Surge Shows Why India Can Breathe Sigh of Relief For Now
2 years ago

New Year, Old Fear: China's Covid Surge Shows Why India Can Breathe Sigh of Relief For Now

News 18  

It was a long haul away from Zero Covid for China. “Population immunity is much higher in India and our research suggests that most people have already been infected with Omicron, with a large fraction having had both Delta and Omicron infections,” said Agrawal. Additional immunity provided by India’s large vaccination programme reduces the potential for major impact, he said, …

New Covid Wave: How India's situation will be better than China? Former AIIMS Director explains
2 years ago

New Covid Wave: How India's situation will be better than China? Former AIIMS Director explains

India TV News  

Covid Wave Omicron BF.7: A new Covid-19 wave has gripped China which is majorly driven by Omicron sub-variant BF.7. Though BF.7 may be more infectious, here's why India situation may be better than China, according to former AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria. How India's situation may be better than China amid new Covid wave Speaking to India TV, former AIIMS director …

COVID-19 vaccines offer significant protection against reinfection: Study
2 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccines offer significant protection against reinfection: Study

India TV News  

COVID-19 vaccine: A recent study revealed that people earlier infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus still benefit from vaccination against COVID-19, gaining 60% to 94% protection against reinfection. “In our study, we find a significant vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 reinfection, and this shows the importance of vaccination also for those who might be protected by natural immunity," said Katrine Finderup Nielsen …

Omicron BA.2 less severe than its original and Delta variants : Study
2 years, 2 months ago

Omicron BA.2 less severe than its original and Delta variants : Study

India Today  

The Omicron BA.2 subvariant is less severe than the Delta variant and to an even greater extent than the original Omicron variant, according to a research team led by investigators at the US-based Massachusetts General Hospital. Of 1,02,315 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the US from March 3, 2020 to June 20 this year, there were 20,770 labelled as Delta variants, …

Omicron variant continues to be dominant as India reports 1,994 fresh Covid cases | Top points
2 years, 2 months ago

Omicron variant continues to be dominant as India reports 1,994 fresh Covid cases | Top points

India Today  

As the Omicron and its sub-lineages continue to be the dominant variant in the country, India's Covid-19 tally climbed to 4,46,42,742 with 1,994 fresh cases, while the number of active cases of the infection declined to 23,432. The active cases account for 0.05 per cent of the total caseload, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.76 per …

Omicron sub-variant linked to Singapore Covid surge gains ground in India: Official
2 years, 2 months ago

Omicron sub-variant linked to Singapore Covid surge gains ground in India: Official

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: A new Omicron sub-variant of Covid-19, dubbed XBB and responsible for a sharp surge in cases in Singapore, is gaining ground in India, with at least 10-15% samples sequenced in the country showing its presence, according to people familiar with the matter. XBB, which is a combination of Omicron’s BA.2.75 and BJ.1 sub-variants, was first detected in Singapore …

Will Two ‘Made-in-India’ Vaccines Be the New Covid Boosters? News18 Decodes Differences
2 years, 3 months ago

Will Two ‘Made-in-India’ Vaccines Be the New Covid Boosters? News18 Decodes Differences

News 18  

India will soon roll out mRNA shots and intranasal vaccines, which will be available on CoWIN, and can be used as boosters against Covid-19. India’s first mRNA shot is only the third mRNA vaccine to be approved for Covid-19 in the world after Pfizer and Moderna. But mortality will be reduced.” Sharing a study of the intranasal vaccines under clinical …

India logs 5,379 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 1.67%
2 years, 4 months ago

India logs 5,379 new COVID-19 cases, daily positivity rate at 1.67%

Firstpost  

The active cases comprises 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.70 per cent New Delhi: India saw a single day rise of 5,379 COVID-19 infections, taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,44,72,241, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. The active cases comprises 0.11 per cent …

India's First Nasal Vaccine for Covid-19, Made by Bharat Biotech, Cleared for Emergency Use
2 years, 4 months ago

India's First Nasal Vaccine for Covid-19, Made by Bharat Biotech, Cleared for Emergency Use

News 18  

Bharat Biotech has been given an emergency use authorisation by India’s drug regulator, the Drug Controller General of India, for its intranasal Covid-19 vaccine, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya tweeted on Tuesday. Big Boost to India's Fight Against COVID-19!Bharat Biotech's ChAd36-SARS-CoV-S COVID-19 recombinant nasal vaccine approved by @CDSCO_INDIA_INF for primary immunization against COVID-19 in 18+ age group for restricted …

India reports 9,520 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, active cases reduce to 87,311
2 years, 4 months ago

India reports 9,520 fresh COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours, active cases reduce to 87,311

India TV News  

Highlights The total death toll in the country is now at 5,27,597 A decrease of 3,396 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours The total active cases of COVID-19 in India have decreased to 87,311 now COVID-19 cases in India : India recorded 9,520 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the …

India logs 11,539 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases below one-lakh mark
2 years, 4 months ago

India logs 11,539 fresh Covid-19 cases, active cases below one-lakh mark

Live Mint  

India on Saturday reported 11,539 new Covid-19 infections in the past 24 hours, taking the country's active caseload to 99,879, according to the Union Health Ministry data. Under the nationwide vaccination drive, more than 209.67 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered to the eligible beneficiaries so far, including 26,58,755 doses administered in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Delhi on …

Tackling the new variants
2 years, 4 months ago

Tackling the new variants

Hindustan Times  

The first redesigned coronavirus vaccine was approved for use this week when authorities in the United Kingdom cleared a Moderna dose that the company adapted to create immunity against the Omicron variant. The vaccine is a 50-50 formulation of Moderna’s 2020 product, designed on the Sars-CoV-2 variant that first spread around the world, and of a new dose developed using …

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