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India reports 3,157 new Covid cases on Monday, positivity rate crosses 1%

The active caseload rose to 19,500, accounting for 0.05 per cent of the country's total positive cases

India reports 3,157 new Covid cases on Monday, positivity rate crosses 1%
Updated On : 02 May 2022 | 10:53 AM IST

Health Ministry issues advisory to states amid ongoing heatwave

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Sunday issued an advisory to the chief secretary of states amid the rising temperature and heatwave in parts of the country.

Health Ministry issues advisory to states amid ongoing heatwave
Updated On : 01 May 2022 | 8:41 PM IST

India reports 3,688 new Covid-19 cases, 50 deaths in last 24 hours

The weekly positivity rate stood at 0.66 per cent, the daily positivity rate reported a marginal rise at 0.74 per cent.

India reports 3,688 new Covid-19 cases, 50 deaths in last 24 hours
Updated On : 30 Apr 2022 | 1:36 PM IST

Bengaluru sees steady rise of covid cases, health dept on high alert

In the last 24 hours, the Bengaluru Urban district reported 127 new infections, which increased the number of active cases to 1,667

Bengaluru sees steady rise of covid cases, health dept on high alert
Updated On : 30 Apr 2022 | 12:37 PM IST

West Bengal reports 52 new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths on Friday

The COVID-19 situation in the state was normal with a very small number of people testing positive daily, a Health official said

West Bengal reports 52 new Covid-19 cases, zero deaths on Friday
Updated On : 30 Apr 2022 | 8:33 AM IST

India reports 3,377 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 0.71%

The country reported a total of 74 more Covid-19 cases today in comparison to Thursday. India registered as many as 3,303 COVID-19 cases yesterday

India reports 3,377 new Covid-19 cases, positivity rate at 0.71%
Updated On : 29 Apr 2022 | 12:52 PM IST

Impact of Covid 'is down but not out', do not be careless: Health experts

"It is important for all to take adequate precautions to curb the impact of the virus. It is observed that if the cases rise in an area, there is a chance that another variant exists"

Impact of Covid 'is down but not out', do not be careless: Health experts
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 2:40 PM IST

India records 3,303 new Covid-19 cases, 39 deaths: Health ministry

India on Thursday reported 3,303 fresh COVID-19 cases that took its tally to 4,30,68,799, while the active cases increased to 16,980, according to Union health ministry data.

India records 3,303 new Covid-19 cases, 39 deaths: Health ministry
Updated On : 28 Apr 2022 | 10:28 AM IST

1 in 4 hospitalised Covid patients feel fully recovered after a year: Study

One year after having Covid-19, only around one in four patients, who were hospitalised, felt fully well again, says a new study.

1 in 4 hospitalised Covid patients feel fully recovered after a year: Study
Updated On : 24 Apr 2022 | 1:46 PM IST

Over 1.92 bn Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to States, UTs: Centre

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Sunday that over 1.9 billion of Covid-19 vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories so far.

Over 1.92 bn Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to States, UTs: Centre
Updated On : 24 Apr 2022 | 12:37 PM IST

India records 2,593 new Covid-19 cases, 44 deaths in past 24 hours

India reported 2,593 new Covid-19 cases, which is a marginal increase over the 2,527 infections registered the previous day

India records 2,593 new Covid-19 cases, 44 deaths in past 24 hours
Updated On : 24 Apr 2022 | 11:07 AM IST

2,527 fresh Covid infections push India's active cases to 15,079

The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 0.56 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 0.50 per cent, according to the health ministry

2,527 fresh Covid infections push India's active cases to 15,079
Updated On : 23 Apr 2022 | 11:20 AM IST

Serum CEO Poonawalla warns against return to business-as-usual approach

He pointed out that there is rising vaccine fatigue among the public as the main reason for the low off-take of the vaccines

Serum CEO Poonawalla warns against return to business-as-usual approach
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 3:04 PM IST

As coronavirus cases rise, is Delhi heading towards a fourth wave?

Covid 4th wave in Delhi: The positivity rate has increased in the last seven days from 2.39 percent on April 14 to 4.71 percent on April 21

As coronavirus cases rise, is Delhi heading towards a fourth wave?
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 1:29 PM IST

Kerala's Coronavirus figures: Is there a spike in new cases again?

The practise of regular daily updates given to the media, which was a feature ever since the pandemic began, is not happening

Kerala's Coronavirus figures: Is there a spike in new cases again?
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 1:27 PM IST

India's active Covid tally rises to 14,241 with 2,451 new cases in a day

With 2,451 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 4,30,52,425, while the active cases increased to 14,241

India's active Covid tally rises to 14,241 with 2,451 new cases in a day
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 10:40 AM IST

Delhi govt makes Covid precautionary dose free for beneficiaries aged 18-59

All those who are over 18 years of age and have completed nine months after the administration of the second dose are eligible for the precaution dose

Delhi govt makes Covid precautionary dose free for beneficiaries aged 18-59
Updated On : 22 Apr 2022 | 8:54 AM IST

India reports 2,380 new coronavirus infections, 56 deaths in 24 hours

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said

India reports 2,380 new coronavirus infections, 56 deaths in 24 hours
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 9:54 AM IST

Data story: India logs 2,380 cases; Delhi sees massive spike of 1,009 cases

India has so far administered 1,867,215,865 vaccine doses. That is 4337.32 per cent of its total caseload, and 133.12 per cent of its population

Data story: India logs 2,380 cases; Delhi sees massive spike of 1,009 cases
Updated On : 21 Apr 2022 | 9:43 AM IST

Live: Putin flaunts nuclear-capable missile as Ukraine war continues

Live news updates: Sarmat missile will 'provide food for thought' to Russia's enemies, says president.

Live: Putin flaunts nuclear-capable missile as Ukraine war continues
Updated On : 20 Apr 2022 | 9:17 PM IST