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Covid: Centre flags increase in 'R' factor to states

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla writes to states/UTs, urging them to issue strict directions to the district and other local authorities to regulate the crowded places

Covid: Centre flags increase in 'R' factor to states
Updated On : 14 Jul 2021 | 4:47 PM IST

Centre directs states to regulate crowded places to avoid 3rd wave

The central government on Wednesday asked all states and the Union Territories (UTs) to issue strict directions to district and other local authorities concerned to regulate the crowded places

Centre directs states to regulate crowded places to avoid 3rd wave
Updated On : 14 Jul 2021 | 3:55 PM IST

DATA STORY: India reports 624 deaths, adds 38,792 new cases to tally

India has so far administered 387,697,935 vaccine doses. That is 1252.81 per cent of its total caseload, and 27.81 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India reports 624 deaths, adds 38,792 new cases to tally
Updated On : 14 Jul 2021 | 2:30 PM IST

Amid super spreader events, vaccine shortage, will India face a third wave?

With the peak of the second wave well and truly behind us, there is a possibility of people assuming that the pandemic is now over

Amid super spreader events, vaccine shortage, will India face a third wave?
Updated On : 14 Jul 2021 | 7:49 AM IST

Covid LIVE: 11 cases of Kappa strain in Rajasthan; 2,169 new cases in Assam

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Pune reported 817 new infections, followed by Mumbai (661), Bengaluru (433), Chennai (165), Delhi (45). Stay tuned for corona-related news

Covid LIVE: 11 cases of Kappa strain in Rajasthan; 2,169 new cases in Assam
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 11:31 PM IST

Third Covid-19 wave warnings being treated like 'weather updates': Govt

Uttarakhand govt cancels Kanwar Yatra for 2nd year

Third Covid-19 wave warnings being treated like 'weather updates': Govt
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 9:55 PM IST

NEET-Postgraduate exam will be held on Sept 11: Mansukh Mandaviya

The NEET Postgraduate exam will be held on September 11, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced on Tuesday.

NEET-Postgraduate exam will be held on Sept 11: Mansukh Mandaviya
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 7:13 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh logs 2,567 new Covid-19 cases, 3,034 recoveries, 18 deaths

Andhra Pradesh reported 2,567 fresh cases of coronavirus in the 24 hours ending 9 am on Tuesday.

Andhra Pradesh logs 2,567 new Covid-19 cases, 3,034 recoveries, 18 deaths
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 6:11 PM IST

Third Covid wave warnings treated casually like weather update: Govt

Gross violations of Covid-appropriate behaviour are being observed in several parts of country which can nullify gains made so far, says govt

Third Covid wave warnings treated casually like weather update: Govt
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 5:49 PM IST

PM to interact with CMs of 6 states on July 16 to discuss Covid situation

PM Narendra Modi will interact with the chief ministers of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra and Kerala on July 16 to discuss the COVID-19 situation in these states.

PM to interact with CMs of 6 states on July 16 to discuss Covid situation
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 3:25 PM IST

DATA STORY: India reports 2,020 deaths as Madhya Pradesh clears backlog

India has so far administered 381,467,646 vaccine doses. That is 1234.23 per cent of its total caseload, and 27.36 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India reports 2,020 deaths as Madhya Pradesh clears backlog
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 12:24 PM IST

India records 2,020 new Covid-19 fatalities; daily cases at 31,443

India's Covid-19 death toll climbed to 410,784 with 2,020 new deaths recorded after Madhya Pradesh reconciled its fatality data, while 31,443 new coronavirus cases were reported, lowest in 118 days

India records 2,020 new Covid-19 fatalities; daily cases at 31,443
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 12:08 PM IST

Covid LIVE: Only second dose of Covaxin to be given on Tuesday, says BMC

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Kerala reported 12,220 new infections, Maharashtra 8,535, followed by Tamil Nadu (2,775), Karnataka (1,978). Stay tuned for corona-related news

Covid LIVE: Only second dose of Covaxin to be given on Tuesday, says BMC
Updated On : 12 Jul 2021 | 11:12 PM IST

DATA STORY: India adds 37,154 cases; recoveries cross 30 million-mark

India has so far administered 377,352,501 vaccine doses. That is 1222.21 per cent of its total caseload, and 27.07 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India adds 37,154 cases; recoveries cross 30 million-mark
Updated On : 12 Jul 2021 | 1:11 PM IST

More than 388.6 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to States, UTs so far

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday informed that more than 388.6 million of vaccine doses have been provided to States and Union Territories (UTs)

More than 388.6 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to States, UTs so far
Updated On : 12 Jul 2021 | 11:09 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi adds 53 cases, lowest since April 15 last year

Coronavirus LIVE updates: India on Saturday recorded 42,766 new Covid cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news

Coronavirus LIVE: Delhi adds 53 cases, lowest since April 15 last year
Updated On : 11 Jul 2021 | 7:21 PM IST

DATA STORY: India maintains steady vaccination; adds 41,506 cases in a day

India has so far administered 376,032,586 vaccine doses. That is 1216.41 per cent of its total caseload, and 26.97 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India maintains steady vaccination; adds 41,506 cases in a day
Updated On : 11 Jul 2021 | 12:19 PM IST

Covid LIVE: WHO's chief scientist warns the pandemic isn't slowing down

Today's coronavirus numbers: Kerala reported 13,563 new infections, Maharashtra 8,992, followed by Tamil Nadu (3,211), Andhra Pradesh (3,040). Stay tuned for corona-related news

Covid LIVE: WHO's chief scientist warns the pandemic isn't slowing down
Updated On : 10 Jul 2021 | 10:32 PM IST

DATA STORY: India logs highest daily rise in fatalities since June 27

India has so far administered 372,196,268 vaccine doses. That is 1208.59 per cent of its total caseload, and 26.7 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India logs highest daily rise in fatalities since June 27
Updated On : 10 Jul 2021 | 6:06 PM IST

Over 17.3 mn Covid vaccine doses still with states, pvt hospitals: Centre

More than 17.3 mn balance and unutilised Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states, union territories and private hospitals to be administered, the Union Health Ministry said

Over 17.3 mn Covid vaccine doses still with states, pvt hospitals: Centre
Updated On : 10 Jul 2021 | 1:00 PM IST