74% people in Delhi in favour of market shutdown to control virus: survey
4 years, 1 month ago

74% people in Delhi in favour of market shutdown to control virus: survey

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: A majority of people in Delhi want some type of shutdown for markets and non-essential shops to control the spread of covid-19, according to a survey conducted by Local Circles. However, on a national level, the survey also shows that a majority of people feel that shorter term lockdowns will lead to economic setbacks. The Aam Aadmi Party led Delhi government has sought permission from the central government to shut down markets where social distancing norms are not being practiced or areas that see a spike in cases. “The feedback from Delhi survey suggests that 74% Delhiites are in favour of some type of shutdown of markets and non-essential shops and services for 3 weeks to contain the spread of COVID-19.

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COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
8 months, 4 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 …

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 …

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases
1 year ago

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India recorded 529 fresh COVID-19 cases in a single day, while the country's active infection count stood at 4,093, the health ministry said on December 27. The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but infections have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions. The daily numbers were in lakhs …

Amid JN.1 scare, India logs 656 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 3,742
1 year ago

Amid JN.1 scare, India logs 656 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 3,742

India Today  

India recorded a single-day rise of 656 fresh Covid-19 infections while the active caseload further increased to 3,742 from 3,420 the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. Kerala, where the Covid sub-variant JN.1 was first detected, recorded the most number of active cases in a single day, the ministry stated. India on Saturday recorded 752 Covid-19 infections, …

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 …

Covid-19 Update: India records 36 fresh cases, lowest since March 2020
1 year, 6 months ago

Covid-19 Update: India records 36 fresh cases, lowest since March 2020

India TV News  

Covid-19 Update: India reported 36 fresh COVID-19 cases in the 24 hours, which is the lowest since March 2020. According to Union Health Ministry data, the total number of fatalities currently stands at 5,31,897. As per the data, that was updated at 8 am today, the total number of Covid cases currently stands at 4,49,93,579. ALSO READ | WHO chief …

Delhi logs 43 new Covid cases; active caseload at 441
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi logs 43 new Covid cases; active caseload at 441

Hindustan Times  

Delhi recorded 43 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 1.8 per cent on Thursday, according to data shared by the city government's health department. On Tuesday, Delhi logged 77 fresh Covid cases with a positivity rate of 3.27 per cent and two fatalities linked to the infection. The city recorded 37 fresh Covid cases with a positivity rate …

COVID-19: India reports 1,690 cases; active cases below 20,000
1 year, 7 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 1,690 cases; active cases below 20,000

India TV News  

Covid-19 update: India has recorded 1,690 new coronavirus infections in a day, while the active cases have come down to 19,613 from 21,406 a day earlier, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated today. India currently has 19,613 active cases which comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.77 per …

Delhi reports 75 fresh COVID cases; overall 2,109 new cases in India
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi reports 75 fresh COVID cases; overall 2,109 new cases in India

India TV News  

Delhi reported 75 fresh COVID cases with the positivity rate 4.98 per cent on Wednesday. Delhi on Tuesday logged 77 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 3.27 per cent and two fatalities linked to the infection, according to data shared by the city government's Health department. Active Covid cases in country dip to 21,406 India has recorded 2,109 …

Covid-19 update: India reports over 3,600 fresh cases, active infection dips to 33,232
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19 update: India reports over 3,600 fresh cases, active infection dips to 33,232

India TV News  

Covid-19 update: India has recorded 3,611 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have dipped to 33,232 from 36,244, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated today. The active cases now comprise 0.07 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said. Vaccination data : According …

Covid cases see a dip, India reports 3,962 new infections
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid cases see a dip, India reports 3,962 new infections

India TV News  

Covid numbers on May 4: India on Thursday reported 3,962 new Covid cases and 7,873 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The ministry said that active cases now comprise 0.08 per cent of the total infections, and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.73 per cent. After a long gap, Mumbai on Wednesday reported only 67 new …

Covid19: Delhi records 289 fresh cases; Maharashtra's active tally drops to 3,351
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid19: Delhi records 289 fresh cases; Maharashtra's active tally drops to 3,351

India TV News  

Covid19 : Delhi on Tuesday recorded 289 fresh Covid cases while Maharashtra saw a drop in cases registering 139 fresh infections. Just a day earlier, Delhi reported 259 fresh coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 14.3 percent, and two deaths related due to the disease. A health department bulletin said 720 patients recovered from the coronavirus infection in the …

Covid-19: India logs 4,282 new coronavirus cases; active tally stands at 47,246
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India logs 4,282 new coronavirus cases; active tally stands at 47,246

India TV News  

Covid-19: India on Monday logged 4,282 fresh coronavirus infections, The number of active cases now stands at 47,246. The daily positivity rate recorded on Monday was 4.92 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 4.00 per cent. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4.49 crore The active cases now constitute 0.11 per cent of the …

Delhi Covid wrap: The national capital recorded over 4,000 new cases this week
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi Covid wrap: The national capital recorded over 4,000 new cases this week

Hindustan Times  

The national capital this week recorded a steady rise in the number of fresh Covid cases with logging over 4,000 new cases this week while, the positivity rate dipped progressively as compared to Monday. Read here: Weekly Covid wrap: India's cases seesaw while positivity rate remains below 5% Delhi on Saturday reported 564 new Covid cases and one fatality with …

Delhi adds 564 Covid cases, one death; positivity rate at 14.93%
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi adds 564 Covid cases, one death; positivity rate at 14.93%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi reported 564 fresh coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 14.93 per cent, and one Covid-related fatality on Saturday, according to data shared by the city government's health department. The fresh cases emerged from 3,778 tests, including 2,738 RT-PCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests, conducted the previous day. The fresh cases emerged from 3,778 tests, including 2,738 RT-PCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests, conducted the …

Covid-19 Alert: India sees a slight dip in daily infections, logs 7,171 new cases
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19 Alert: India sees a slight dip in daily infections, logs 7,171 new cases

India TV News  

Covid-19 Alert: In the last 24 hours, India logged 7,171 fresh infections, while the active cases tally has witnessed a slight dip. According to the Union Health Ministry data, the active cases have decreased to 51,314. Recovery rate at 98.70% As per the Union Health Ministry website, active cases now comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections. With this, …

Covid-19 Updates: India logs 7,533 new infections; active cases drop to 53,852
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19 Updates: India logs 7,533 new infections; active cases drop to 53,852

India TV News  

Covid-19 Updates: India on Friday logged a total of 7,533 new coronavirus infections, raising the tally to 4.49 crore. Recovery rate recorded at 98.69 percent The active cases now comprise 0.12 per cent of the total infections, it said. India has so far recorded a total of 4.49 crore Covid cases. According to the ministry's website, a total of 220.66 …

Delhi records seven Covid deaths for second consecutive day, 865 fresh cases
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi records seven Covid deaths for second consecutive day, 865 fresh cases

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Delhi recorded seven Covid-related deaths for the second day in a row on Thursday and documented 865 new coronavirus cases with a positive rate of 16.90 per cent, the health department said in a bulletin on Thursday. The fresh cases emerged from 5,117 tests, including 3,599 RT-PCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests, conducted the previous day, it said. Delhi on Wednesday …

Delhi logs 865 new Covid cases and 7 deaths; positivity rate at 16.90%
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi logs 865 new Covid cases and 7 deaths; positivity rate at 16.90%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi witnessed a marginal dip in daily Covid cases as compared to yesterday with 865 new infection cases being reported on Thursday. Seven deaths were registered for the second consecutive day while the daily positivity rate stood at 16.90%, the national capital’s health department said in its bulletin. Read here: India records over 9,300 new Covid cases, marginal dip in …

COVID-19: Delhi records 7 fatalities for second consecutive day; positivity rate at 16.90%
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi records 7 fatalities for second consecutive day; positivity rate at 16.90%

India TV News  

Covid-19 in India: Delhi on Thursday reported seven Covid-related deaths for the second consecutive day. However, the national capital witnessed a further dip in coronavirus cases as it registered 865 fresh cases in the last 24 hours with a positivity rate of 16.90 per cent, according to data shared by the city government's health department. According to the data shared …

Delhi records 1,040 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 21.16%
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi records 1,040 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 21.16%

Hindustan Times  

The number of daily Covid-19 infections in Delhi has decreased marginally on Wednesday, with 1,040 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, compared to 1,095 the previous day. The national capital, Delhi, continues to grapple with covid cases and deaths as the latest health bulletin revealed that the city recorded its highest number of fatalities this year with seven …

COVID-19: India records over 9,600 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally dips to 61,013
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India records over 9,600 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally dips to 61,013

India TV News  

COVID-19: India has logged 9,629 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 61,013 from 63,380, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. Active case tally: The active cases now comprise 0.14 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.68 per cent, the ministry said. The …

COVID-19: India reports over 10,000 fresh cases, active caseload stands at 67,806
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India reports over 10,000 fresh cases, active caseload stands at 67,806

India TV News  

COVID-19: India on Sunday recorded a single-day rise of 10,112 fresh COVID-19 infections, while the number of active cases increased to 67,806, according to Union health ministry data. Active case tally: At 67,806, the active cases now comprise 0.15 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.66 per cent, according to the health …

India reports over 12K new Covid cases and 42 deaths in a day
1 year, 8 months ago

India reports over 12K new Covid cases and 42 deaths in a day

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India has reported a sharp rise of 12,193 Covid cases and 42 deaths on Saturday taking the trajectory of active cases to 67,556. The trajectory of Covid cases has increased gradually across the country with Karnataka reporting 2070 active cases while Kerala has 18,143 active cases. Maharashtra has 5,970 active cases, Gujarat with 1,997 cases, Delhi has recorded …

New Covid sublineage hotspot in Delhi, recorded in some other states
1 year, 8 months ago

New Covid sublineage hotspot in Delhi, recorded in some other states

Live Mint  

Amid the recent COVID surge in Delhi, an expert has pointed out that a new sublineage XBB.1.16+NS3_V13L has been seen in a few states, and Delhi becoming a hotspot. On Thursday, the city reported 1,603 new cases with three fatalities, taking the total death toll to 26,581. Despite the surge in cases, the Health Minister of Delhi, Saurabh Bharadwaj, has …

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details
1 year, 8 months ago

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details

India TV News  

COVID-19 surge in India: With India seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Central government on Friday asked eight states and Union Territories- -Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Rajasthan- - to strengthen coronavirus surveillance in all districts. Union Health Secretary said that India has been witnessing a consistent rise in COVID-I 9 cases since March …

COVID-19: India reports 11,692 new coronavirus cases, active tally climb to 66,170
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 11,692 new coronavirus cases, active tally climb to 66,170

India TV News  

COVID-19 : India has recorded 11,692 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 66,170, informed the Union Health Ministry on Friday. Active cases: The active cases now comprise 0.15 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.67 per cent, the ministry said. "Dr PK Mishra stressed that the …

COVID-19: Delhi sees over 1600 new cases, positivity rate at 26.75%; Maha reports 1,113 fresh infections – India TV
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi sees over 1600 new cases, positivity rate at 26.75%; Maha reports 1,113 fresh infections – India TV

India TV News  

COVID-19 surge in India: Delhi logged 1,603 fresh COVID-19 cases on Thursday, a slight decline from the earlier tally of 1,767 cases on Wednesday. Maharashtra COVID-19 cases Maharashtra reported 1,113 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, the state health department bulletin said on Thursday. The health bulletin said since January 1 this year, the state …

India records 12,591 new Covid cases, highest in nearly 8 months
1 year, 8 months ago

India records 12,591 new Covid cases, highest in nearly 8 months

India Today  

India recorded 12,591 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, the highest in around eight months, according to data released by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Delhi, where six people died from Covid. The national recovery rate is currently at 98.67 per cent with active cases comprising 0.15 per cent …

COVID-19: India reports 10,542 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally rises to 63,562
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 10,542 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally rises to 63,562

India TV News  

COVID-19 updates: India has logged 10,542 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 63,562, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.1 per cent. Active case tally: …

Delhi logs 1,537 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 26.54%
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi logs 1,537 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 26.54%

India Today  

Delhi logged 1,537 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with a positivity rate of 26.54 per cent, according to data shared by the city government's health department. On Monday, Delhi recorded 1,017 fresh Covid cases with a positivity rate of 32.25 per cent, the highest in more than 15 months. Delhi logged 1,634 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 29.68 …

Wear Masks, Maintain Social Distance: JNU Issues COVID-19 Advisory
1 year, 8 months ago

Wear Masks, Maintain Social Distance: JNU Issues COVID-19 Advisory

News 18  

Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases, Jawaharlal Nehru University has released a set of guidelines considering the safety and well-being of the students, staff, and campus residents. “In view of the surge in cases of Covid-19, and keeping in mind well being and safety of students/staff and campus residents, all stakeholders of the university are hereby requested to strictly adhere …

Covid-19: India reports 9000 fresh cases, 27 deaths in a day
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India reports 9000 fresh cases, 27 deaths in a day

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India reported 9,111 fresh coronavirus infections and 27 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to an update by the health ministry on Monday. Active cases comprise 0.13% of total infections, and the recovery rate stands at 98.68%, according to the ministry. The trajectory of covid cases has been rising across the country, with Karnataka reporting 2,076 active …

India’s daily Covid tally drops below 10k-mark with 9,111 new cases in 24 hours
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s daily Covid tally drops below 10k-mark with 9,111 new cases in 24 hours

Live Mint  

India has registered a single-day rise of 9,111 new coronavirus infections, and the count of active cases in the country has increased to 60,313, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The daily positivity was recorded at 8.40 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 4.94 per cent. The count of active cases now comprises …

Delhi logs 1,017 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi logs 1,017 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths

India Today  

Delhi reported 1,017 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, with the positivity rate reaching 32.25 per cent, health officials said on Monday. On Sunday, the city logged 1,634 fresh Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 29.68 per cent. On Saturday, the city recorded 1,396 Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 31.9 per cent, the highest in …

Covid Alert: Delhi records 1,634 fresh cases, Maharashtra's recovery rate is 98.11%
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid Alert: Delhi records 1,634 fresh cases, Maharashtra's recovery rate is 98.11%

India TV News  

Covid19 cases : Delhi recorded 1,634 fresh Covid cases on Sunday along with three fatalities taking the toll to 26,563, according to the data shared by the city's government health department. Delhi reported 1,527 Covid cases with a positivity rate of 27.77 per cent on Thursday, and two deaths. Maharashtra Covid numbers Maharashtra on Sunday recorded 650 fresh coronavirus infections …

Delhi sees highest Covid positivity rate in 15 months, curbs to be reintroduced
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi sees highest Covid positivity rate in 15 months, curbs to be reintroduced

Live Mint  

Delhi reported more than 1000 COVID-19 cases for the first time this year on Wednesday. The national capital logged 1,396 fresh cases on Saturday as the positivity rate rose to 31.9% - the highest in 15 months. Delhi had previously reported a positivity rate of 30.6% on January 14 last year. While several educational institutions and hospitals have reintroduced mask …

Covid-19: India Reports Close to 11k Fresh Cases Again, Active Tally Exceeds 53,000
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India Reports Close to 11k Fresh Cases Again, Active Tally Exceeds 53,000

News 18  

India logged a total of 10,753 fresh Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the number of active infections to 53,720, the Union Health Ministry data said on Saturday. As per the Ministry’s latest data, the death toll has also climbed to 5,31,091 with 27 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. This includes six deaths recorded in Delhi, …

Covid-19: New infections in India soar up to 11,109 in last 24 hours; active caseload stands at 49,622
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: New infections in India soar up to 11,109 in last 24 hours; active caseload stands at 49,622

India TV News  

Covid-19: The fresh infections in the last 24 hours have soared up to 11,109. On Thursday, the country witnessed a single-day rise of 10,158 coronavirus cases, the highest in nearly eight months, while 19 more deaths were recorded including four reconciled by Kerala. While three deaths each were reported from Delhi and Rajasthan, two each were from Chhattisgarh and Punjab …

Covid surge: Delhi sees 1527 fresh cases, over 350 more than yesterday
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid surge: Delhi sees 1527 fresh cases, over 350 more than yesterday

Live Mint  

Delhi has registered a total of 1,527 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the tally of active cases in the national capital to 3962. With the fresh Covid-19 cases, the positivity rate in Delhi stands at 27.77 per cent. The national capital recorded 1,149 Covid-19 cases, with a positivity rate of 23.8 per cent on Wednesday. With the …

Covid-19: India records over 10,000 fresh cases, 19 deaths
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India records over 10,000 fresh cases, 19 deaths

Live Mint  

New Delhi: India reported 10,158 fresh coronavirus infections and 19 deaths in the past 24 hours, the health ministry said in an update on Thursday. “The five-fold strategy, i.e., Test-Track Treat-Vaccination should be followed with continued focus on adequate & proactive testing as per guidelines, monitoring new and emerging clusters of new Covid-19 cases along with monitoring the trend of …

COVID-19: India witnesses over 10,000 new cases, highest in nearly 8 months
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India witnesses over 10,000 new cases, highest in nearly 8 months

Firstpost  

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.42 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 4.02 per cent. The active cases now constitute 0.10 per cent of the total infections New Delhi: India on Wednesday recorded a single-day rise of 10,158 new COVID-19 cases – highest in nearly eight months, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. The …

COVID-19 update: India reports over 10,000 fresh cases in last 24 hours | DETAILS
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19 update: India reports over 10,000 fresh cases in last 24 hours | DETAILS

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: India recorded a single-day rise of 10,158 coronavirus cases, highest in nearly eight months, according to the Union Health Ministry data. Delhi Corona cases UPDATE: Delhi's single-day COVID-19 cases count breached the 1,000-mark for the first time in over seven months on Wednesday, while the positivity rate stood at 23.8 per cent, according to data shared by the …

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 …

India records 7,830 new COVID-19 cases, highest in over 7 months
1 year, 8 months ago

India records 7,830 new COVID-19 cases, highest in over 7 months

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has registered a single-day rise of 7,830 new coronavirus infections, the highest in 223 days, and the count of active cases in the country has increased to 40,215, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll due to the disease has increased to 5,31,016 with 16 new fatalities being reported –two each in …

Covid19: Maharashtra's single-day cases cross 1,000-mark, Delhi's positivity rate at 23.8%
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid19: Maharashtra's single-day cases cross 1,000-mark, Delhi's positivity rate at 23.8%

India TV News  

Covid19 : Maharashtra on Wednesday registered a record of 1,115 cases of the deadly coronavirus, crossing the 1,000 mark while nine deaths were recorded across the state, the health department said. Mumbai recorded 320 new cases and two fatalities, followed by 93 in Pune city that saw three deaths. Maharashtra's coronavirus figures are as follows: Total cases: 81,52,291; new cases …

Doctors advise caution as Delhi's Covid positivity rate shoots up to 26.58 per cent
1 year, 8 months ago

Doctors advise caution as Delhi's Covid positivity rate shoots up to 26.58 per cent

India Today  

Medical experts advised people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get booster shots of vaccines as Delhi recorded 484 fresh Covid-19 cases and three fatalities from the infection in the 24 hours ending on Monday evening. The positivity rate of the national capital stood at 26.58 per cent on Monday, meaning that nearly one in every four people tested returned a …

India logs 5,880 new COVID cases, active infections rise to 35,199
1 year, 8 months ago

India logs 5,880 new COVID cases, active infections rise to 35,199

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India logged 5,880 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases have increased to 35,199, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.91 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 3.67 per cent. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The active cases now …

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