India has shown remarkable courage in fighting pandemic: PM Modi in I-Day speech
3 years, 4 months ago

India has shown remarkable courage in fighting pandemic: PM Modi in I-Day speech

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded India's effort in making Covid-19 at the earliest. It's a result of strength of our industrialists & scientists, that today India doesn't need to depend on any other nation for vaccines," said PM Modi while addressing the nation on 75th Independence Day. Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi, PM Modi said, "Imagine what would have happened had India not made its own vaccine.It took years to get the polio vaccine. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES ON INDEPENDENCE DAY HERE "But today, we can proudly say that India is carrying out the world's largest vaccination programme," PM Modi said. "We have to ensure we meet our goal of building Aatmanirbhar Bharat when we celebrate 100 years of India's Independence," PM Modi said.

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India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics
1 month, 2 weeks ago

India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology plans to undertake a study of thousands of samples and clinical material collected during covid-19 to help Indian scientists understand the susceptibility of individuals and changes in metabolic activity that will be useful in fighting future pandemics. The department will give the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, a consortium of 54 laboratories, the mandate to …

Global Pandemic Threat: 100 Days to Save Lives
2 months ago

Global Pandemic Threat: 100 Days to Save Lives

Hindustan Times  

A modelling study suggests that if a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2 had been developed within 100 days, an estimated 8.3 million deaths could have been averted globally. The study also estimated that productivity losses due to illness amounting to almost $1.4 trillion and $63 billion of hospitalisation costs would have been averted globally.

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
8 months, 1 week 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 …

With State prod, India can be world leader in vaccines
10 months, 4 weeks ago

With State prod, India can be world leader in vaccines

Hindustan Times  

The World Health Organization activated its incident management support team as part of its emergency response framework on the emergence of a cluster of atypical pneumonia cases emerging from Wuhan, China, on January 1, 2020. India, the dark horse in the vaccine race, did the unexpected and against all odds, approving EUA to two vaccines — “made in India” Covishield …

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

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases
11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, addressing the increasing COVID-19 cases in the country and emphasizing the preparedness of health facilities. As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Minister's call for increased preparedness aligns with the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus. The emphasis …

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 …

'Not Like Covid But Cocktail of Viruses': India 'Closely Monitoring' China's Pneumonia Outbreak
1 year ago

'Not Like Covid But Cocktail of Viruses': India 'Closely Monitoring' China's Pneumonia Outbreak

News 18  

Amid the increase in the incidence of respiratory diseases in China, the Union Health Ministry on Friday said it is closely monitoring the outbreak of H9N2 and clusters of respiratory illness in children in the neighbouring country. “There is a low risk to India from both the avian influenza cases reported from China as well as the clusters of respiratory …

COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India: ICMR study
1 year, 1 month ago

COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India: ICMR study

Live Mint  

COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of unexplained sudden death among young adults in India, says ICMR study. COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden deaths among young adults in India, according to a study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research. {{^adFree}} {{/adFree}} "COVID-19 vaccination did not increase the risk of sudden deaths among young …

Accelerating Routine Immunization in India: Insights from Covid-19 Drive
1 year, 1 month ago

Accelerating Routine Immunization in India: Insights from Covid-19 Drive

The Quint  

In the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic and ensuing vaccination drive in India, the country's healthcare system gained invaluable insights into strengthening routine immunization programs. Learnings for Health Sector: The drive provided crucial insights into routine immunization systems, leveraging existing infrastructure and expertise effectively. Role of MOMENTUM Routine Immunization Transformation & Equity Project: National Roll-Out Support: Initiated in August 2021, the …

Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic: Unanswered questions, lessons learnt and ongoing challenges
1 year, 2 months ago

Beyond the COVID-19 pandemic: Unanswered questions, lessons learnt and ongoing challenges

Firstpost  

The COVID-19 pandemic that impacted all aspects of human life, quite literally cancelled the planet. Was any internal advice given to the Government of India that the mRNA vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna were better, despite the fact that they were significantly more expensive and difficult to administer? Covishield, developed by Oxford-AstraZeneca in the UK, is similar to previous …

Rajasthan: PM Modi praises 'The Vaccine War' for highlighting the hard work of Indian scientists
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajasthan: PM Modi praises 'The Vaccine War' for highlighting the hard work of Indian scientists

Op India  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a public meeting in Rajasthan’s Jodhpur on 5 October where he attacked Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot in his stronghold as well as complimented Vivek Agnihotri’s movie ‘The Vaccine War’ for accurately portraying the toilsome work that the country’s scientists put into creating the indigenous COVID-19 vaccine. There are discussions about our scientists.” He further added, …

Helping the world during and after COVID has established India as a friend to the world: PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Helping the world during and after COVID has established India as a friend to the world: PM Modi

The Hindu  

COVID-19 has taught us that global development is not possible without a human-centric approach, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in his address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of Independence Day celebrations on Tuesday. Singling out the exemplary contributions of health workers, especially anganwadi and ASHA workers, Mr. Modi lauded their dedication and …

Entire world was amazed at scale of India's Covid vaccination programme: PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Entire world was amazed at scale of India's Covid vaccination programme: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

The administration of 200 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccines was possible only because of anganwadi, ASHA and health workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday. Addressing the nation on the 77th Independence Day from the ramparts of the Red Fort, he said the entire world was amazed at the scale of India's vaccination programme. The world saw India's potential …

India Gearing Up To Tackle Next Likely Pandemic After Coronavirus Antibiotic Resistance Influenza
1 year, 4 months ago

India Gearing Up To Tackle Next Likely Pandemic After Coronavirus Antibiotic Resistance Influenza

ABP News  

Arboviruses, multi-drug resistant bacteria, Nipah, Marburg virus and the dreaded "Disease X" -- one among them may cause the next Covid-like pandemic if the World Health Organization is to be believed. READ | India May Have Seen An 'Invisible' Covid Wave Larger Than 2022 Third Wave, Wastewater Surveillance Shows 'India Better Prepared After Covid' Experts said while India was better …

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 …

India urges G-20 countries to join vaccine research collaborative in wake of COVID vaccine inequity
1 year, 6 months ago

India urges G-20 countries to join vaccine research collaborative in wake of COVID vaccine inequity

The Hindu  

With the COVID-19 pandemic exposing the acute inequity in vaccine development and access, the Indian government is working in partnership with two leading global non-profits to convene and build consensus among the G-20 member States and others, for a proposed Global Vaccine Research Collaborative. “International cooperation is essential to advance vaccine development for emerging pathogens, and the G-20 can serve …

India’s Winning Formula: Making Healthcare Affordable and Accessible with PPPs
1 year, 6 months ago

India’s Winning Formula: Making Healthcare Affordable and Accessible with PPPs

News 18  

In the last 75 years, India’s progress as a nation has been both inspiring and impressive. Vaccine PPPs during the Covid-19 pandemic It is during the pandemic that India gained a definite advantage in the global health space, when it administered the first dose of the indigenous Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin, in January 2021. Within a year of the emergence of …

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 …

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

Ready, or not: The Hindu Editorial on rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and India’s state of preparedness
1 year, 8 months ago

Ready, or not: The Hindu Editorial on rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and India’s state of preparedness

The Hindu  

The better part of management is preparedness. On April 12, a total of 7,830 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period, according to the Union Health Ministry’s data, possibly the highest in over 200 days. However, health systems can scarcely afford to be under prepared, especially considering the recent traumatic experience of a raging pandemic taking a huge toll. …

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 …

The third anniversary of COVID-19 lockdown: Looking back on Frontline’s coverage
1 year, 8 months ago

The third anniversary of COVID-19 lockdown: Looking back on Frontline’s coverage

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 06, 2023 12:46 IST - 1 MIN READ This fortnight, India commemorates its third anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown. The pandemic hit India hard, with the first case reported in January 2020. The lockdown also had an impact on education, with schools and colleges closed for extended periods. India has made significant progress in its fight against …

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 21,179
1 year, 8 months ago

Active COVID-19 cases in India rise to 21,179

The Hindu  

India logged 3,038 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 21,179, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The COVID-19 case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The active cases now comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.76 per cent, the …

India sees a surge in COVID-19 cases: Does the country need a fourth jab?
1 year, 8 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 …

India records 3,824 Covid cases, biggest single-day rise in six months
1 year, 8 months ago

India records 3,824 Covid cases, biggest single-day rise in six months

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Sunday recorded a single-day jump of 3,824 COVID-19 infections, the biggest in 184 days, while the number of active cases increased to 18,389, according to Union health ministry data. At 18,389, the active cases comprise 0.04 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.77 per cent, according to the …

India witnesses 3,016 fresh COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly six months
1 year, 8 months ago

India witnesses 3,016 fresh COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly six months

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 3,016 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in nearly six months, while the active cases increased to 13,509, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. According to the ministry data updated at 8 am, the daily positivity was recorded at 2.73 per cent, while the weekly positivity was pegged at …

India records single-day rise of 2,151 COVID-19 cases; highest in 5 months
1 year, 8 months ago

India records single-day rise of 2,151 COVID-19 cases; highest in 5 months

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India recorded a single-day rise of 2,151 new coronavirus cases, the highest in five months, while the active cases increased to 11,903, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. According to the data updated at 8 am, the daily positivity was recorded at 1.51 per cent, while the weekly positivity was pegged at 1.53 per …

'Force to Reckon With in Near Future': Ex-ICMR DG Praises Govt’s 'Deliberate' Call to Give Free Covid Jabs
1 year, 8 months ago

'Force to Reckon With in Near Future': Ex-ICMR DG Praises Govt’s 'Deliberate' Call to Give Free Covid Jabs

News 18  

It was the Narendra Modi government’s deliberate and concerted decision to deliver free Covid-19 vaccines to everyone in India unlike other countries where vaccines were sold at exorbitant prices, Dr Balram Bhargava, former director general of Indian Council of Medical Research, has said. “The issue of the pricing of vaccines in India was a deliberate effort of the government to …

History TV18's 'The Vial': India's COVID vaccine journey; a true success story
1 year, 8 months ago

History TV18's 'The Vial': India's COVID vaccine journey; a true success story

Firstpost  

When COVID broke out the medical community had no idea how to deal with it. ‘The Vial’ also chronicles the development of the Covishield vaccine — From isolation of the strain at Pune’s National Institute of Virology to manufacturing billions of vials of two of the world’s most effective vaccine candidates in record time to cater to the country’s massive …

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

3 Years of COVID-19: From Lockdown, Vaccination to H3N2, the Battle Continues - News18

News 18  

It’s been three years since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a pandemic in March 2020, and the impact of the virus has been far-reaching and unexpected. However, just when a government panel made an announcement in October 2020 that the pandemic had peaked and could be brought under control by February 2021, the country was hit by the largest …

COVID-19: India logs 1,249 fresh infections; active cases rise to 7,927
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19: India logs 1,249 fresh infections; active cases rise to 7,927

India TV News  

New Delhi: India logged 1,249 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. As per the health ministry, the Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore and the active cases now comprise 0.02 per cent of the total infections. The ministry said that the number …

As Covid-19 cases surge, health ministry asks states to follow 5-fold strategy
1 year, 9 months ago

As Covid-19 cases surge, health ministry asks states to follow 5-fold strategy

Hindustan Times  

As India recorded a rise in daily coronavirus Covid-19 cases, ministry of health, and family welfare Thursday advised all the states, and Union territories to effectively implement a five-fold strategy of "test, track, treat, follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and vaccinate" to check the spread. The total tally of Covid-19 cases has now reached to 4.46 crore. The ministry has also asked …

At high-level review meet, PM Modi advises Covid appropriate behaviour, vigil
1 year, 9 months ago

At high-level review meet, PM Modi advises Covid appropriate behaviour, vigil

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the coronavirus disease and Influenza situation in the country where he stressed the need to follow Covid-appropriate behavior and maintain respiratory hygiene. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the covid situation amid rise in cases in the country and to take stock of …

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?

Firstpost  

India in recent days has witnessed a spike in COVID-19 cases. Let’s take a closer look: COVID cases spike According to Union Health Ministry data, India registered 1,134 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, while active cases surged to 7,026. COVID review meet: PM stresses on wearing masks, testing as cases spike According to data, the daily positivity rate was 1.09 …

PM Modi takes stock of Covid situation as cases rise; five dead in last 24 hrs
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi takes stock of Covid situation as cases rise; five dead in last 24 hrs

Firstpost  

One death each has been reported by Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, while one fatality was reconciled by Kerala New Delhi: India has been once again witnessing rise in fresh cases of Covid-19. The rise in Covid-19 cases come at a time when the H3N2 influenza is making several people ill across the country. XBB.1.16 variant behind Covid cases rise in …

PM Modi reviews Covid situation, stresses on Covid-appropriate behaviour
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi reviews Covid situation, stresses on Covid-appropriate behaviour

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Amid a spike in influenza and COVID-19 cases in the country in the past two weeks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting and directed officials to enhance genome sequencing while also emphasizing on Covid-appropriate behaviour. Modi chaired the meeting to assess the COVID-19 and influenza situation in the country in terms of preparedness of …

‘The Vial’ trailer out: Manoj Bajpayee narrates History TV18's documentary on India’s Covid-19 vaccine journey
1 year, 9 months ago

‘The Vial’ trailer out: Manoj Bajpayee narrates History TV18's documentary on India’s Covid-19 vaccine journey

Firstpost  

India’s Covid-19 vaccination programme has proven to be the world’s largest but how did the nation, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, embark on this journey? To find out the details of a historic and unprecedented battle, check out History TV18’s documentary titled ‘The Vial – India’s Vaccine Story’ on March 24, 2023, at 8PM. ‘The Vial’ brings to life …

India consistently trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi
1 year, 9 months ago

India consistently trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that life-savers like medicines, vaccines and medical devices were weaponised during the COVID-19 pandemic, and asserted that his government has been consistently trying to minimise India’s dependence on foreign countries in the health sector. Addressing a post-budget webinar on ‘Health and Medical Research’, Modi said India’s health sector was marred by …

India trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi
1 year, 9 months ago

India trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that life-savers like medicines, vaccines and medical devices were weaponised during the COVID-19 pandemic, and asserted that his government has been consistently trying to minimise India's dependence on foreign countries in the health sector. Addressing a post-budget webinar on 'Health and Medical Research', Modi said India's health sector was marred by …

Bill Gates meets PM Modi, discusses India\'s \"incredible progress and innovation\"
1 year, 9 months ago

Bill Gates meets PM Modi, discusses India\'s \"incredible progress and innovation\"

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed at length the 'innovative work' in health, climate change, and other crucial areas, stated Gates Notes the official blog of the Microsoft co-founder. Invoking the pandemic, Gates, in his official blog, said he has been in touch with PM Modi for developing Covid-19 vaccines and …

India saved 3.4mn people through Covid-19 vaccination drive: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

India saved 3.4mn people through Covid-19 vaccination drive: Report

Hindustan Times  

India saved at least 3.4 million lives by undertaking a nationwide Covid-19 vaccination campaign at an unprecedented scale, said a new report released by the Union health minister, Mansukh Mandaviya, on Friday, adding that the vaccination campaign also yielded a positive economic impact by preventing a loss of $18.3 billion. India started its Covid vaccination drive on January 16, 2021, …

India’s COVID-19 campaign saved more than 3.4 million lives, had positive impact on economy: Union Health Minister Mandaviya
1 year, 9 months ago

India’s COVID-19 campaign saved more than 3.4 million lives, had positive impact on economy: Union Health Minister Mandaviya

The Hindu  

adopted a Whole of Government’ & ‘Whole of Society’ approach, in a proactive, preemptive & graded manner; thus, adopting a holistic response strategy, for effective management of COVID-19,” Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya said on February 24 as he virtually addressed the ‘The India Dialog’ session on the Economic Impact of Vaccination and Related Matters. The Union Minister for Health and Family …

‘India’s contribution to Covid vaccines has been tremendous’: CEPI chief
1 year, 10 months ago

‘India’s contribution to Covid vaccines has been tremendous’: CEPI chief

Hindustan Times  

Richard Hatchett, CEO of CEPI who is on a visit to India, spoke to HT about the country gaining attention globally by manufacturing and developing anti-Covid vaccines in less than a year, and lessons learnt from the pandemic. Did the fact that India developed and produced Covid vaccines in less than a year catch global attention? And it wasn’t just …

Covid-19: Active Cases in Country Dip to 2,149
1 year, 11 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 …

Braving a Viral Storm tells the tale of India’s COVID vaccine journey
1 year, 11 months ago

Braving a Viral Storm tells the tale of India’s COVID vaccine journey

The Hindu  

India’s development and production of its own vaccines against COVID-19 was an important part of dealing with the pandemic, pushed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s view that the “entrepreneurial state” of government would bear the front-loaded risks of the effort, cushioning the private sector, according to a new book. The authors of Braving a Viral Storm: India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story, …

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources
1 year, 11 months ago

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources

The Hindu  

The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on December 28 citing the pattern of previous outbreaks. The sources said filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, …

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January

Firstpost  

“Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of COVID-19 hits India around 30-35 days after it hits East Asia…. This has been a trend,” an official said New Delhi: The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on Wednesday citing the pattern of …

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