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Covid-19 vaccine doses given in India cross 331 million: Health ministry

In the eight days following the launch of the new vaccine policy on June 21, India has administered 46 million doses

Covid-19 vaccine doses given in India cross 331 million: Health ministry
Updated On : 30 Jun 2021 | 12:22 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Will soon close the deal with Pfizer, says govt

Today's coronavirus numbers: Bengaluru (563 cases), Mumbai 608 cases), Chennai (308 cases), Kolkata (191 cases), Delhi (59 cases). Stay tuned for corona-related news

Coronavirus LIVE updates: Will soon close the deal with Pfizer, says govt
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 4:37 PM IST

Over 7.8 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with States, UTs: Centre

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday said that 78,44,885 balance and unutilized Covid vaccine doses are still available with the states and union territories to be administered

Over 7.8 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with States, UTs: Centre
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 12:31 PM IST

India overtakes US in total Covid-19 vaccine doses given, says govt

According to Our World in Data, the US has given 323.33 million doses so far, covering 54 per cent of its population with at least one dose

India overtakes US in total Covid-19 vaccine doses given, says govt
Updated On : 29 Jun 2021 | 12:44 AM IST

Covid LIVE: PM says stimulus package will boost production, create jobs

Today's coronavirus numbers: Bengaluru (788 cases), Mumbai (746 cases), Chennai (308 cases), Kolkata (191 cases), Delhi (89 cases). Stay tuned for corona-related news

Covid LIVE: PM says stimulus package will boost production, create jobs
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 8:02 PM IST

India has overtaken US in total vaccine doses administered: Health Ministry

India has overtaken the United States of America in the total number of vaccine doses administered so far, the union health ministry informed on Monday

India has overtaken US in total vaccine doses administered: Health Ministry
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 1:26 PM IST

Over 11.5 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with states: Centre

More than 11.5 million balance and unutilised Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs to be administered, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday

Over 11.5 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with states: Centre
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 12:51 PM IST

Brazil records 33,704 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, tally reaches 18.42 mn

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Brazil has increased by 33,704 to 18,420,598 within the past 24 hours, the country's health ministry said

Brazil records 33,704 Covid-19 cases in 24 hours, tally reaches 18.42 mn
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 6:29 AM IST

Centre adds over 32,000 cold chain equipment since March last year

There are 37 state vaccine stores, 114 regional vaccine stores, 723 district vaccine stores and 28,268 sub-district vaccine stores

Centre adds over 32,000 cold chain equipment since March last year
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 12:25 AM IST

51% of Covid-19 vaccinations in May-June have been in rural centres

In terms of total Covid vaccinations by states, Uttar Pradesh, Maharastra, Rajasthan, West Bengal have fared strongly

51% of Covid-19 vaccinations in May-June have been in rural centres
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 12:17 AM IST

Covid LIVE: We have a window of 6-8 months before 3rd wave, says N K Arora

Coronavirus live updates: 'Vaccine hesitancy in some places is dangerous', says PM Modi. Stay tuned for corona-related news

Covid LIVE: We have a window of 6-8 months before 3rd wave, says N K Arora
Updated On : 27 Jun 2021 | 5:59 PM IST
Updated On : 26 Jun 2021 | 5:55 PM IST

DATA STORY: Active cases drop below 600,000-mark; Delta variant cases rise

India has so far administered 315,045,926 vaccine doses. That is 1043.78 per cent of its total caseload, and 22.61 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: Active cases drop below 600,000-mark; Delta variant cases rise
Updated On : 26 Jun 2021 | 12:47 PM IST

India records 48,698 Covid-19 cases, 1,183 deaths in last 24 hours

A single-day rise of 48,698 Covid-19 infections took India's case tally to 3,01,83,143 while the weekly positivity rate declined to 2.97 per cent, according to Union Health Ministry data on Saturday

India records 48,698 Covid-19 cases, 1,183 deaths in last 24 hours
Updated On : 26 Jun 2021 | 10:00 AM IST

Covid-19 vaccine can be given to pregnant women, says health ministry

ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava said vaccines are very useful for pregnant women

Covid-19 vaccine can be given to pregnant women, says health ministry
Updated On : 26 Jun 2021 | 3:05 AM IST

Covid vaccine: Sputnik V may not be available in India for another 2 weeks

Around 3 million units of the first dose of the vaccine have landed in India, while the consignment of the second dose is expected by the end of this month.

Covid vaccine: Sputnik V may not be available in India for another 2 weeks
Updated On : 26 Jun 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

Coronavirus LIVE: Up to 40 guests allowed to attend weddings in Karnataka

Coronavirus live updates: World braces for a new wave of Covid-19 infections; air passenger numbers rise in India as country eases travel restrictions.

Coronavirus LIVE: Up to 40 guests allowed to attend weddings in Karnataka
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 8:57 PM IST

Over 15 million vaccine doses available with states and UTs: Centre

More than 15 million balance and unutilised Covid vaccine doses are still available with the states and UTs and over 47 lakh doses are in pipeline and will be received by them within next three days

Over 15 million vaccine doses available with states and UTs: Centre
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 1:18 PM IST

DATA STORY: Active cases decline; Maharashtra's caseload crosses 6 mn-mark

India has so far administered 307,948,744 vaccine doses. That is 1021.91 per cent of its total caseload, and 22.1 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: Active cases decline; Maharashtra's caseload crosses 6 mn-mark
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 11:53 AM IST

India reports 51,667 new Covid cases; 1,329 deaths in last 24 hours

India recorded 51,667 new Covid-19 cases and 1,329 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the country's total caseload to 3,01,34,445

India reports 51,667 new Covid cases; 1,329 deaths in last 24 hours
Updated On : 25 Jun 2021 | 10:17 AM IST