Approach Centre For Additional Supply Of Covid-19 Vaccines If Allocated Quota Is Inadequate: Karnataka High Court Tells State
3 years, 8 months ago

Approach Centre For Additional Supply Of Covid-19 Vaccines If Allocated Quota Is Inadequate: Karnataka High Court Tells State

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on July 9 directed the state government to place on record the assessment made on Covid-19 vaccine requirement for administering second doses in the State, during the months of July and August. Huilgol submitted that as per the latest media bulletin issued by the Government of Karnataka on July 8, 2,04,62,938 first doses have been administered in the State and 44,37,273 second doses have been administered. Additional Advocate General Dhyan Chinnappa informed the court that approximately 6.72 lakhs doses of Covishield were available in the State as of July 9 and 2.30 lakhs doses of Covaxin are available. Accordingly, the court said "We direct the State Government to place on record the assessment made of the requirement of second doses in the State in the months of July and August, 2021.

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'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Covid-19 Has Subsided And Vaccines Have Become Unnecessary Today': Karnataka High Court Disposes Man's Plea For Second Dose

Live Law  

The Karnataka High Court on Monday disposed of a 2022 petition filed by one Vinod Kumar M N seeking a direction to the authorities to give him a second dose of Covid vaccine. A single judge, Justice M Nagaprasanna said “The petitioner is before this court seeking a direction for a second dose of covid vaccine, the covid-19 has subsided …

Covishield | Plea in Supreme Court for probe panel for vaccine’s ‘risk factors’
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Covishield | Plea in Supreme Court for probe panel for vaccine’s ‘risk factors’

The Hindu  

The controversy over the safety aspects of the Covishield vaccine reached the Supreme Court on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, with a petition seeking the constitution of an expert medical panel to study the risk factors. Now after the document filed in UK court by the developer of Covishield, we are compelled to think on the risk and hazardous consequences of …

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for patients with respiratory illnesses
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for patients with respiratory illnesses

Live Mint  

Karnataka has made the COVID test mandatory for those with Influenza Like Illness or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness, said State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu on Friday, adding that a helpline will be launched tomorrow. After a meeting with health department officials here, the minister said, “More than 7,000 tests are being done every day and the COVID positivity rate is …

India logs 602 new Covid cases, 5 deaths; 312 JN.1 cases so far
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 602 new Covid cases, 5 deaths; 312 JN.1 cases so far

India Today  

India logged 602 fresh Covid cases and five deaths due to the infection in the last 24 hours. A total of 312 cases of coronavirus sub-variant JN.1 were detected in the country until Tuesday, with about 47 per cent of them recorded in Kerala, according to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium data. Meanwhile, Karnataka has restarted providing vaccines at its …

Low demand for precautionary dose amid surging COVID-19 cases in Telangana
1 year, 2 months ago

Low demand for precautionary dose amid surging COVID-19 cases in Telangana

The Hindu  

Despite the recent upswing in COVID-19 cases both nationally and in the state of Telangana, there has been a low uptake of the precautionary vaccine dose. Data available on the Co-WIN portal, managed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, indicates that as of December 18, out of the 3.15 crore individuals who completed their second vaccine dose in …

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases
1 year, 2 months ago

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India saw a single day rise of 702 cases of COVID-19, with the number of active cases of the infection rising to 4,097, the health ministry said on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Six new fatalities, two from Maharashtra and one each from Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and Delhi were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the Union …

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data
1 year, 2 months ago

Over 220 crore COVID vaccine doses administered across India, but less than 23 crore booster doses: Health Ministry data

The Hindu  

A total of 220.67 crore COVID vaccine doses have been administered across the country as on December 21 this year, according to data released by the Health Ministry on Wednesday. However, only 22.88 crore precautionary or booster doses have been administered across the country among the eligible adult population. Despite the recent increase of people infected with the JN.1 COVID …

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273

Hindustan Times  

Amid surge in Covid-19, Karnataka has recorded 104 new Covid cases on Saturday, with total active cases rising to 273, according to the health bulletin released by the health department on Sunday. Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273 The state government is closely monitoring the Covid situation in the state as neighboring Kerala …

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka to restart COVID vaccination if necessary

The Hindu  

The Karnataka government will, if necessary, restart COVID-19 vaccination that has almost come to a standstill in the last eight months. Asserting that Karnataka will not wait for Central supplies of vaccine, the Chief Minister said, “If necessary, we will take up a vaccination drive to immunise those who are still unvaccinated so that they are protected from severe disease. …

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
1 year, 3 months ago

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, “As of now there …

Karnataka to increase COVID-19 testing to 5,000 a day, issues guidelines for genome sequencing
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka to increase COVID-19 testing to 5,000 a day, issues guidelines for genome sequencing

The Hindu  

The State has decided to increase testing and Whole Genome Sequencing of positive cases, as it gears up to navigate a possible COVID-19 upsurge again due to the JN.1 subvariant prevalent in the neighbouring State of Kerala. Guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to all the States on Monday, December 18, recommended “ensuring adequate testing …

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre issues advisory to states amid COVID-19 surge

Firstpost  

The central government has asked states to maintain constant vigil over the Covid situation and report and monitor district-wise SARI and ILI cases on a regular basis The Centre on Monday issued advisory to states in view of a recent upsurge in COVID-19 cases and detection of first case of JN.1 variant in India. Centre issues advisory to States in …

Serum Institute of India to produce 5mn Covishield doses in two months
1 year, 11 months ago

Serum Institute of India to produce 5mn Covishield doses in two months

Hindustan Times  

Serum Institute of India chief executive officer Adar Poonawalla, while underlining that the current strain of Covid is mild and the demand for vaccine shots is low, said his firm will produce five to six million Covishield doses in the next two to three months and same amount of stock is already available for Covovax. According to Poonawalla, SII has …

COVID-19: India records over 12,000 fresh cases, active tally climbs to 67,556
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: India records over 12,000 fresh cases, active tally climbs to 67,556

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: India has recorded 12,193 fresh COVID-19 cases in a span of 24 hours, with the number of active cases of the infection going up to 67,556, the Union health ministry said today. The active cases account for 0.15 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.66 per cent. Union Health …

At the ready, say officials amid rise in COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh
1 year, 11 months ago

At the ready, say officials amid rise in COVID-19 cases in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

Though the incidence of COVID-19 in Andhra Pradesh is low compared to that of the neighbouring States which have been witnessing hundreds of cases daily, the steady rise in the number of cases reported here has put the officials on their toes. Jagan Mohan Reddy, in a review meeting held recently, asked the health officials to make arrangements to detect …

Serum Institute could resume Covishield production as Covid cases rise
1 year, 11 months ago

Serum Institute could resume Covishield production as Covid cases rise

Live Mint  

The Serum Institute of India could resume production of the Covishield Covid-19 vaccine as infections rise in the country, a company spokesperson said on Wednesday. Dr Amitav Banerjee - an epidemiologist who leads DY Patil Medical College in Pune has earlier said that Covishield carried a ‘double whammy of risk’. Many would perhaps not know that Covishield carries a DNA …

Ludhiana hospitals run out of vaccine as Covid cases rise, last jab given on March 28
1 year, 11 months ago

Ludhiana hospitals run out of vaccine as Covid cases rise, last jab given on March 28

Hindustan Times  

The city hospitals are facing a crunch of Covid-19 vaccines with the last jab administered on March 28, even as authorities have been urging people to get booster shots amid a recent spurt in the infections. As per the data from Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme Department of Health & Family Welfare Punjab, Ludhiana district reported 41 Covid-19 cases in March …

India sees over 7,800 COVID cases in a day reported on April 12, 2023
1 year, 11 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 …

Amid Covid surge, Tricity short of vaccine doses
1 year, 11 months ago

Amid Covid surge, Tricity short of vaccine doses

Hindustan Times  

Amid a surge in Covid infections, the Tricity is facing a glaring lack of vaccine availability. Director, health services, Dr Suman Singh has confirmed that the Covid-19 vaccine is currently unavailable, and the department has already communicated this to the Government of India for additional supplies. According to data provided by the health department, a total of 10,89,773 first doses …

Centre no longer to procure Covid vaccines for states
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre no longer to procure Covid vaccines for states

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Centre will no longer follow its practice of procuring Covid-19 vaccines for the states, health minister T. Harish Rao said on Friday, following a decision taken at a meeting on Covid-19 preparedness headed by Union health minister Dr Mansaukh Mandaviya. Harish Rao, in a press note, said the Union minister had advised state governments to procure vaccines from …

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country and advised states to remain vigilant and prepare for effective management of the virus. During a virtual meeting with state health ministers, principal, and additional chief secretaries, Mandaviya emphasised the need to identify emergency hotspots through the monitoring of …

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?
1 year, 11 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 …

With no more Covid vaccines, Telangana health dept makes vaccine data disappear
1 year, 11 months ago

With no more Covid vaccines, Telangana health dept makes vaccine data disappear

Deccan Chronicle  

Telangana is well and truly out of Covid-19 vaccines with not a single dose available at any of the government hospitals big or small, primary health centres, and urban health centres. With no Covid-19 vaccine doses available, the health department removed cumulative vaccine data sheet that was part of the daily Covid-19 update. There are still, according to the last …

Telangana runs out of covid-19 vaccines
1 year, 11 months ago

Telangana runs out of covid-19 vaccines

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: In a shocker amidst the increasing number of Covid-19 cases, the state has run out of the Covid vaccines, according to the health department bulletin on Friday. The covid status bulletin released by the office of the Director of Public Health said the vaccine stock availability for Covishield and Covaxin at both the cold chain point and district vaccine …

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level
2 years ago

Uptick in COVID cases: Union Health Ministry writes to Karnataka to examine situation at micro level

The Hindu  

Concerned over the rise in COVID-19 cases in Karnataka, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Thursday wrote to the State to examine the situation of COVID-19 at the micro level and maintain focus on implementation of necessary measures for prompt and effective management. What is worrisome is the number of ICU admissions have “Hence, Bengaluru needs to be added to …

COVID-19: 3 lakh doses of intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC sent to hospitals, says Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella
2 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19: 3 lakh doses of intranasal vaccine iNCOVACC sent to hospitals, says Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella

India TV News  

COVID-19 vaccine : Bharat Biotech dispatched three lakh doses of its intranasal COVID-19 vaccine to some hospitals two days ago, the company's executive chairman Krishna Ella said on Sunday. "We dispatched three lakh doses of the world's first intranasal COVID-19 vaccine to some hospitals two days ago," Ella said. Establishing the UW-Madison Global One Health Centre holds great significance as …

Not Permissible To Take One Dose Of Covishield And Another Of Covaxin: Centre To Delhi High Court
2 years, 2 months ago

Not Permissible To Take One Dose Of Covishield And Another Of Covaxin: Centre To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Central Government has informed the Delhi High Court that it is not permissible for an individual to take first dose of Covishield and second dose of Covaxin. Central Government’s standing counsel Anurag Ahluwalia told Justice Prathiba M Singh that mixing of two COVID-19 vaccines is not permissible for the first and second dose. The court was hearing a plea …

Covid vaccination drive resumes in Ghaziabad after arrival of 30,700 doses
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid vaccination drive resumes in Ghaziabad after arrival of 30,700 doses

Hindustan Times  

Nearly 23 days after the entire stock of Covid-19 vaccine in Ghaziabad district ran dry, the health department has received about 30,700 doses of Covishield vaccine on Tuesday night. Different community health centres, primary health centres and two district hospitals have started the vaccination process. Citizens who require Covishield as a first dose, second dose or precautionary dose can get …

Covid-19: Active Cases in Country Dip to 2,149
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid-19: Active Cases in Country Dip to 2,149

News 18  

India logged 104 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 2,149, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The active cases comprises 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the ministry website. According to the ministry’s website, 220.17 crore doses of Covid …

COVID-19: Covovax vaccine to get approval as booster dose in 10-15 days, says Poonawalla
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: Covovax vaccine to get approval as booster dose in 10-15 days, says Poonawalla

Firstpost  

Pune: Chief Executive Officer of Serum Institute of India, Adar Poonawalla, has said their Covovax vaccine will get approval as a booster dose against Covid-19 in the next 10 to 15 days. Poonawalla told the media that the vaccine works very well against the Omicron variant of coronavirus. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Bharati …

Second COVID-19 booster dose not required, says government sources
2 years, 2 months ago

Second COVID-19 booster dose not required, says government sources

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Based on the current Covid-19 situation in the country, there is no need to administer a second booster dose, government sources told ANI, as the Union Health Ministry data on Tuesday showed that only 134 new coronavirus cases were recorded throughout the nation in the last 24 hours with the daily positivity rate at 0.09 per cent “As …

No second Covid-19 booster dose required: Report
2 years, 2 months 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 …

Covid surge: SII to provide 2crore doses of Covishield vaccine to Centre for free
2 years, 2 months ago

Covid surge: SII to provide 2crore doses of Covishield vaccine to Centre for free

India TV News  

Covid surge: SII to provide 2crore doses of Covishield vaccine to Centre for free Covid surge: SII has so far provided more than 170 crore doses of Covishield to the government for the national immunisation programme. The Serum Institute of India will provide two crore doses of Covishield vaccine to Central govt free of cost amid rise in COVID-19 cases …

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here
2 years, 2 months ago

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here

India Today  

The Karnataka government has issued new guidelines on tackling Covid-19 infections in the state amid the global surge in cases. On Monday, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that preventive measures for Covid-19 will be implemented step-by-step across the state. “The current Covid situation was discussed at the cabinet meeting today, about the need to create awareness among the public …

Covid not over yet; need to be alert, increase booster doses uptake: Mandaviya tells Parliament
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid not over yet; need to be alert, increase booster doses uptake: Mandaviya tells Parliament

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With covid-19 cases surging in China, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday urged all members of Parliament to help spread community awareness about the pandemic and the need to remain alert. Presently 153 new cases on an average are being reported daily across the country, but globally approximately 5.87 lakh new cases are still being reported on an …

Karnataka to send sampales of COVID positive cases for genomes sequencing: Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

Karnataka to send sampales of COVID positive cases for genomes sequencing: Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Belagavi: In the backdrop of surge in COVID cases in some countries, the Karnataka government has decided to send Covid-positive cases for genomic sequencing and also focus on booster dose vaccination. “In the wake of new variants being found in some countries, the Union Health Ministry has directed states to send samples of new Covid cases for genomic sequencing. We …

Covid-19: Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose

India TV News  

Covid-19: Serum Institute seeks drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of Covovax as booster dose Covid-19: Earlier on October 17, Prakash Kumar Singh, director of government and regulatory affairs at SII, submitted a market authorization application to the Drug Controller General of India for the heterologous booster dose of Covovax. Covid-19: As the threat of coronavirus is far from over, …

No Wastage of Covid Vaccines in Govt Buffer Stock Due to Expiry: Govt in Lok Sabha
2 years, 3 months ago

No Wastage of Covid Vaccines in Govt Buffer Stock Due to Expiry: Govt in Lok Sabha

News 18  

There has been no wastage of COVID-19 vaccines in the government buffer stock due to expiry, Union minister Bharati Pravin Pawar informed Lok Sabha on Friday. The central government closely monitors COVID-19 vaccine stocks in states and Union territories so as to ensure their optimal utilisation and minimal wastage, Pawar said in written reply to a question. To ensure utilisation …

India records 937 Covid infections in 24 hours, active cases decline by 324. Check state-wise data
2 years, 4 months ago

India records 937 Covid infections in 24 hours, active cases decline by 324. Check state-wise data

India TV News  

Highlights 937 new infections were recorded in last 24 hours Active cases declined to 14,515, according to Union Health Ministry The active caseload declined by 324 in 24 hours and now comprise 0.03 per cent India's COVID-19 case tally rose by 937 in a day to reach 4,46,61,516, while active cases declined to 14,515, according to Union Health Ministry data …

COVID-19: India reports 1,542 fresh cases in past 24 hours; Health Minister Mandaviya to review situation
2 years, 5 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 1,542 fresh cases in past 24 hours; Health Minister Mandaviya to review situation

India TV News  

COVID-19: India reports 1,542 fresh cases in past 24 hours; Health Minister Mandaviya to review situation COVID-19 Update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will review the coronavirus situation and the ongoing vaccination drive today. COVID-19 Update: India reported 1,542 fresh Covid positive cases in the past 24 hours which took total active cases to 26,449 with 0.68% positivity rate on …

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget
2 years, 5 months ago

Health Ministry not to procure fresh COVID-19 vaccines; surrenders ₹4,237 crore from vaccination budget

The Hindu  

The government’s COVID-19 vaccination programme is in its final leg with the Health Ministry deciding against procuring more vaccines as of now and surrendering ₹4,237 crore, or nearly 85% of the 2022-23 budget allocation for inoculation purposes, to the Finance Ministry. Official sources told PTI that more than 1.8 crore doses are still available with the governments at the Centre …

Covid Update: 2,401 Fresh Coronavirus Cases, 21 Fatalities Reported In 24 Hours
2 years, 5 months ago

Covid Update: 2,401 Fresh Coronavirus Cases, 21 Fatalities Reported In 24 Hours

ABP News  

New Delhi: With 2,401 fresh cases, India's COVID-19 tally has climbed to 4,46,28,828, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 26,625, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. The active cases account for 0.06 per cent of the total caseload, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has gone up to 98.76 per cent, the …

India Reports 2,678 New Covid-19 Cases, 10 Deaths in a Day
2 years, 5 months ago

India Reports 2,678 New Covid-19 Cases, 10 Deaths in a Day

News 18  

India has recorded a single-day rise of 2,678 new COVID-19 cases, pushing its tally of the infections to 4,46,23,997, while the count of active cases has increased to 26,583, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The count of active cases now comprises 0.06 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased …

Booster dose: Telangana fares better amid high hesitancy
2 years, 5 months ago

Booster dose: Telangana fares better amid high hesitancy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: As the Central government’s 75-day window for free booster shots has ended, only 41.5 per cent of Telangana's adult population has taken the third dose of Covid vaccine. Meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh has covered the highest population among all states, with 44.4 per cent coverage. Significantly, AP’s coverage of its 60 plus population, who are more at risk from Covid, …

Covid: 9 Months Since 3rd Dose Rollout, Not even 1/4th Adult Population Jabbed; Kerala, Maha Worst Performers
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid: 9 Months Since 3rd Dose Rollout, Not even 1/4th Adult Population Jabbed; Kerala, Maha Worst Performers

News 18  

Covid-19 cases have been on a steady decline in the country and this has in turn weighed in on people’s enthusiasm to get the third dose of the Coronavirus vaccine. Since India rolled out the precautionary dose in January this year, only 22.24% of the adult population in the country have received the third dose, reports Indian Express. Just over …

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: India logs nearly 5,000 new infections, active cases drop below 45k

Live Mint  

India has witnessed a marginal decline in daily Covid-19 cases on Saturday with country recording 4,912 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to an update given by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The country conducted 3,03,888 Covid tests in the last 24 hours, with the total number of tests conducted so far at 89.33 crore. The …

Active Covid Cases in Country Increase to 46,389
2 years, 6 months ago

Active Covid Cases in Country Increase to 46,389

News 18  

India added 6,422 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,16,479, while the active cases increased to 46,389, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The active cases comprise 2.04 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.71 per cent, the ministry said. The daily positivity …

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically
2 years, 7 months ago

An End to Foreign-return Vaccine Woes: India to Offer Remaining Covid-19 Shots Domestically

News 18  

Individuals who have received Covid-19 vaccines abroad and wish to get their second dose or booster shot in India can now do so. The development comes following an August 18 report by the Times of India which highlighted the issues people who had been jabbed abroad faced when they tried to receive a second or third shot here because the …

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