Covid 19 India

With 11 new COVID-19 cases reported on April 6, the total number of active patients in Jharkhand rose to 60, according to a health bulletin.

Active Covid cases decline to 43,994

A decline of 442 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

Active Covid-19 cases in country dip to 47,945

A decline of 905 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours.

India records 5,554 new Covid cases, 18 deaths

The national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.70 per cent, the health ministry said.

India logs more than 7,000 new COVID infections, 25 deaths

The overall COVID death toll rose to 5,27,965 with 33 fatalities in the last 24 hours, which includes eight deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated.

India records 19,673 Covid cases, 39 fatalities in a day

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,357 with 39 more fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Indian economy recovered strongly despite three Covid waves, says US Treasury report

The Indian government continued to provide fiscal support to the economy against the backdrop of the pandemic in 2021, it said.

Centre urges states to do away with restrictions imposed in the wake of Omicron wave

All the states in India are seeing a sharp decline in active cases. The case count has come down to 3.7 lakh on February 16.

COVID-19: Vice President Venkaiah Naidu tests positive, set to miss Republic Day celebrations

This is for the second time that the Vice President has been infected with the virus. It seems unlikely that he will participate in Republic Day celebrations on January 26.

Deaths, severe illness significantly lower in third wave of COVID-19, says government

Around 94 percent of adults have been administered the first dose, while 72 percent have been fully vaccinated, the government has said

COVID-19 Delhi | Unvaccinated account for 75% deaths: Health Minister Satyendar Jain

In the last 24 hours, Delhi has reported 24,383 COVID-19 cases and 34 fatalities while the positivity rate surged to 30.64 percent, according to health department data.

Civil Services Examination to be conducted as per schedule in January : UPSC

State governments have been requested to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the candidates/ examination functionaries in their movement, especially those who are coming from containment / micro-containment zone

Govt refutes media reports, says 50% of COVID funds released to states

The remaining funds will be released to the states on the basis of the progress and utilisation of at least 50 percemt of the funds already released. So far, five states have reported expenditures of more than 50 percent.

Karnataka continues to report surge in COVID-19 cases;1,290 fresh infections in state, 1,041 in Bengaluru alone

The state has registered a steady surge in fresh infections for the sixth consecutive day, since last Wednesday, when the daily caseload was 566.

Over 129 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India so far, says government

Over 66 lakh vaccine doses were administered on Tuesday till 7 pm, it said.

COVID-19 Omicron Threat Highlights: 17 more cases detected in India, total tally at 21

Coronavirus News Highlights: India has now reported 21 cases of the Omicron variant, 17 of which were reported on the same day of December 5.

COVID-19 : More experiments needed to assess impact of booster doses, says INSACOG

The country's top genome sequencing had however a few days back recommended the consideration of booster doses for 40 years of age and over, first targeting the most high-risk / high-exposure.

India confirms 4th Omicron Case: 33 year old man from Maharashtra tests positive

A 33-year-old person from Kalyan-Dombivli who recently returned from South Africa found positive for Omicron variant of COVID19, confirmed the State Health Department.

India confirms its third Omicron case; 72 year old man returning from Zimbabwe

The sample of the elderly man was sent for genome sequencing, after he tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, the State Health Department said.

Six people test COVID-19 positive from 'at risk' countries on first day of international travel guidelines

The samples of all six passengers have been sent to INSACOG labs for Whole Genomic Sequencing.

Omicron reportedly has 30+ mutations in spike protein region, may bypass vaccines: AIIMS chief

The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia INSACOG is closely tracking the new variant of COVID-19 called B.1.1.529 and its presence has not been detected yet in the country, officials have said.

COVID-19 Maharashtra: International travellers to follow Central Govt's directions for entering state

In view of the new COVID-19 variant Omicron which has been identified as a variant of concern, the Maharashtra government's new order, released on November 27 detailed the guideline for international travellers into the state.

Over 105 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

More than 51 lakh (51,59,251) vaccine doses were administered till 7 pm on Friday, the ministry said, adding that the daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports by late night.

Citizens have dropped guard after vaccination; COVID-19 cases may rise, says Bombay HC

A bench of Chief Justice Dipankar Datta and Justice GS Kulkarni said chances of Maharashtra witnessing a spike in cases was likely, especially during the festive season, since several citizens had stopped following safety protocols imposed by the government.

Tamil Nadu allows 100 per cent occupancy in theatres; Classes for 1-8 on rotational basis from November 1

The decision on easing curbs further with immediate effect was taken at a review meeting presided over by Chief Minister M K Stalin.