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DATA STORY: India's daily new Covid cases lowest in 44 days; TPR drops to 9%

India has so far administered 205,720,660 vaccine doses. That is 751.65 per cent of its total caseload, and 14.78 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India's daily new Covid cases lowest in 44 days; TPR drops to 9%
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 5:44 PM IST

56% of Covid-19 patients with secondary infection die: ICMR study

Many patients needed potent antibiotics as they had superbugs and couldn't be treated with regular ones.

56% of Covid-19 patients with secondary infection die: ICMR study
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 1:39 PM IST

India reports its lowest daily Covid-19 tally increase in 44 days

The single-day rise in coronavirus cases in India fell below the 200,000 mark for a second time this month, taking the total tally to 27,555,457

India reports its lowest daily Covid-19 tally increase in 44 days
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 10:45 AM IST

Assam coronavirus update: 5,704 new cases, 83 more fatalities reported

Assam's Covid-19 caseload surged to 3,92,574 after 5,704 more people tested positive for the virus, while 83 fresh fatalities pushed the death toll to 3,088.

Assam coronavirus update: 5,704 new cases, 83 more fatalities reported
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 6:09 AM IST

Decoded: Why are black, white and yellow fungal infections on the rise now?

What are these infections, why are their cases rising and how does one protect against them?

Decoded: Why are black, white and yellow fungal infections on the rise now?
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 6:10 AM IST

DATA STORY: India's Covid recovery rate again goes past 90% after 45 days

India has so far administered 202,695,874 vaccine doses. That is 740.60 per cent of its total caseload, and 14.56 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India's Covid recovery rate again goes past 90% after 45 days
Updated On : 27 May 2021 | 3:33 PM IST

ICMR to examine effectiveness of SII's Covishield, Bharat Biotech's Covaxin

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) will conduct a survey from next week to examine the effectiveness of these vaccines in preventing progression of COVID into a severe form.

ICMR to examine effectiveness of SII's Covishield, Bharat Biotech's Covaxin
Updated On : 26 May 2021 | 9:42 PM IST

DATA STORY: India's Covid vaccination goes past 200 mn doses; 14.5% jabbed

India has so far administered 200,662,456 vaccine doses. That is 770.82 per cent of its total caseload, and 14.42 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India's Covid vaccination goes past 200 mn doses; 14.5% jabbed
Updated On : 26 May 2021 | 12:30 PM IST

DATA STORY: India's Covid tally sees first daily rise of under 200,000 in 40 days

India has so far administered 198,538,999 vaccine doses. That is 762.67 per cent of its total caseload, and 14.26 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India's Covid tally sees first daily rise of under 200,000 in 40 days
Updated On : 25 May 2021 | 1:52 PM IST

DATA STORY: With 4,454 deaths in a day, India's Covid fatality tops 300,000

India has so far administered 196,051,962 vaccine doses. That is 753.12 per cent of its total caseload, and 14.08 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: With 4,454 deaths in a day, India's Covid fatality tops 300,000
Updated On : 24 May 2021 | 4:15 PM IST

DATA STORY: India's Covid fatalities have been above 4,000 on 11 of the past 15 days

India has so far administered 26,289,290 vaccine doses. That is 742.83 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.89 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India's Covid fatalities have been above 4,000 on 11 of the past 15 days
Updated On : 22 May 2021 | 6:01 PM IST

DATA STORY: India's Covid vaccination past 190 mn; about 14% population jabbed

India has so far administered 191,879,503 vaccine doses. That is 737.09 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.78 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India's Covid vaccination past 190 mn; about 14% population jabbed
Updated On : 21 May 2021 | 9:29 PM IST

DATA STORY: India's daily new Covid cases below 300,000 for 4th straight day

India has so far administered 187,009,792 vaccine doses. That is 749.09 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.44 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India's daily new Covid cases below 300,000 for 4th straight day
Updated On : 20 May 2021 | 8:29 PM IST

ICMR approves Covid-19 home testing kit, advises against indiscriminate use

ICMR has approved a home-based RAT kit for Covid-19, which it advised should be used only on symptomatic individuals and on immediate contacts of laboratory confirmed positive cases

ICMR approves Covid-19 home testing kit, advises against indiscriminate use
Updated On : 20 May 2021 | 7:38 AM IST

Amid concerns over effectiveness, govt ramping up Remdesivir production

Remdesivir may soon be dropped from ICMR's Covid treatment protocol, as experts have questioned its effectiveness in Covid treatment.

Amid concerns over effectiveness, govt ramping up Remdesivir production
Updated On : 19 May 2021 | 5:25 PM IST

DATA STORY: India reports 4,529 Covid deaths, most in a day so far

India has so far administered 185,809,302 vaccine doses. That is 744.28 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.35 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India reports 4,529 Covid deaths, most in a day so far
Updated On : 19 May 2021 | 4:50 PM IST

DATA STORY: India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, the most yet, 1,000 in Maharashtra alone

India has so far administered 184,453,149 vaccine doses. That is 738.85 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.25 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, the most yet, 1,000 in Maharashtra alone
Updated On : 18 May 2021 | 8:33 PM IST

DATA STORY: First daily increase of less than 300,000 Covid cases in 25 days

India has so far administered 182,926,460 vaccine doses. That is 732.72 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.14 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: First daily increase of less than 300,000 Covid cases in 25 days
Updated On : 17 May 2021 | 10:41 AM IST

DATA STORY: With 180 mn Covid jabs, nearly 13% of India's population vaccinated so far

India has so far administered 180,457,579 vaccine doses. That is 761.33 per cent of its total caseload, and 12.97 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: With 180 mn Covid jabs, nearly 13% of India's population vaccinated so far
Updated On : 16 May 2021 | 9:39 PM IST

DATA STORY: India's active Covid cases see a net reduction of 55,344 in a day

India has so far administered 182,220,164 vaccine doses. That is 768.77 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.09 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India's active Covid cases see a net reduction of 55,344 in a day
Updated On : 16 May 2021 | 8:46 PM IST