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New double mutant variant of Covid, 3 variants of concern found: Govt

A new "double mutant variant" of SARS-CoV-2 has been detected in Delhi, Maharashtra and some other places in addition to the three "variants of concern" that have been found in at least 18 states, UTs

Delhi reports over 1,254 coronavirus cases, 6 deaths on Wednesday

Delhi reported 1,254 coronavirus cases on Wednesday, highest in over three months, while six more people succumbed to the disease, the health department said.

India delays big exports of AstraZeneca shot as infections surge: Report

COVAX has a deal to buy 1.1 billion doses of the AstraZeneca and Novavax shots that the SII is making in bulk, mainly for low- and middle-income countries.

Covid-19: Maharashtra reports biggest single-day spike of 31,855 new cases

The number of active Covid-19 cases in the state now is 2,47,299

Goa records 140 fresh coronavirus cases; 73 recoveries: Health dept

With the addition of 140 fresh cases of Covid-19, the caseload in Goa rose to 56,981 on Wednesday, an official from the health department said.

Covid LIVE: Maharashtra posts biggest single-day spike of 31,885 new cases

Coronavirus live updates: Centre has decided to open up vaccination drive for all above 45 yrs of age from April 1. Stay tuned for corona-related news

DATA STORY: India sees biggest jump in Covid cases since Nov 12, most deaths since Dec 31

India has so far vaccinated 50,841,286 people. That is 433.28 per cent of its total caseload, and 3.6581 per cent of its population

Supply slipping, Centre to speed up Covid-19 vaccine delivery to states

Vaccine makers asked to send more doses to central government on priority

All above 45 years of age to get Covid-19 vaccine from April 1: Govt

So far, only those above 45 who had certain co-morbidities were allowed to take the vaccine after producing a letter from a registered doctor

Increase RT-PCR tests, speed up Covid-19 vaccination: Govt to states

The states and UTs, where the proportion of RT-PCR tests is less, should increase it to reach the prescribed level of 70% or more

Coronavirus LIVE: Maharashtra sees 28,699 new Covid cases in past 24 hours

Coronavirus live updates: Delhi has recorded as many as 888 fresh coronavirus cases, Nagpur 3,596. Stay tuned for corona-related news

DATA STORY: India reports most Covid recoveries in a day since Dec 24

India has so far vaccinated 48,494,594 people. That is 414.97 per cent of its total caseload, and 3.4893 per cent of its population

India records 40,715 coronavirus cases in a day, 199 new fatalities

India recorded 40,715 coronavirus cases in a day, taking the nationwide infection tally to 11,686,796, while the active caseload at 345,377 registered an increase for the 13th day in a row

Increase Covishield dose interval to 4-8 weeks: Centre tells states

Protection enhanced if the second dose of Covishield is administered between 6-8 weeks, says Health Ministry

Over 4.72 cr coronavirus vaccine doses administered so far: Health Ministry

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 4.72 crore with 19,65,635 doses being given on Monday, the Union Health Ministry said. A total of 4,72,07,134vaccine doses have been given till 7 pm on Monday, according to a provisional report. These include 78,30,626 healthcare workers (HCWs) who have taken the first dose and 49,30,888HCWs who have taken the second dose, 81,72,121frontline workers (FLWs) who have received the first dose and 27,93,013FLWs who have taken the second dose. Besides 1,94,07,739beneficiaries aged above 60 years and 40,72,747 beneficiaries aged 45 to 60 with specific co-morbidities have been administered the first dose. "Total 19,65,635vaccine doses were given till 7 pm on Monday, the sixty-sixth day of the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination. Out of which, 17,55,110 beneficiaries were vaccinated for first dose and 2,10,525HCWs and FLWs received second dose of vaccine," the ministry said, adding final reports would be ...

One year on

Ravages of last year's lockdown may still affect economy

Gujarat records 1,640 new Covid-19 cases, highest single-day rise so far

Gujarat recorded its highest single-day spike of 1,640 coronavirus cases on Monday which took the caseload to 2,88,649, the state health department said.

Coronavirus LIVE: Punjab reports 2,319 new Covid-19 positive cases in a day

Coronavirus live updates: Today marks a year since India went into a complete lockdown, starting with Janata curfew. Maharashtra has reported 30,535 fresh cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news

DATA STORY: India's active Covid cases up by 25,559 in biggest daily net jump yet

India has so far vaccinated 45,065,998 people. That is 386.97 per cent of its total caseload, and 3.2427 per cent of its population

Covid-19 testing not enough as cases rise: Govt sounds Kumbh caution

India recorded the highest single-day spike since late November of over 43,000 Covid cases on Sunday