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India Reports Decline In COVID-19 Cases With 71,365 New Cases

India reported decline in COVID-19 cases for the second consecutive day with 71,365 fresh cases. In addition, the Union Health Ministry confirmed 1,217 deaths and 1,72,11 recoveries in the past 24 hours. The MoHFW updated figures according to which India has 8,92,828 active cases, 5,05,279 deceased and 4,10,12,869 recoveries till date with 2.11% positivity rate, 1.19 fatality rate and 96.70% recovery rate. Also, India administered 171 crore… read-more

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 - 11:10 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: India, Covid-19, Coronavirus Vaccines, omicron, Ministry of Home Affairs, Health Ministry

COVID-19 sample collection

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India COVID-19 Updates, Reports 67.5K New Cases

India's COVID-19 cases are declining with 67,597 new cases, in the past 24 hours. In addition, the nation registered 1,99,054 recoveries, and  1,188 fatalities. Although active cases declined to 9,94,891 with rise in death cases, death toll is at 5,02,874.  Moreover, recovery rate is at 96.46% till date. The figures were confirmed by the Union Health Ministry on February 8. Furthermore, India administered 170.21 crore COVID-19 doses to people… read-more

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 - 09:57 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Covid-19, India, Union Health Ministry, omicron, Indian Council Medical Research, MoHFW

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Booster Shots In India

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SII Asks Centre To Reduce Gap Between 2nd & Booster Dose, Writes Letter

Pune based Serum Institute of India (SII) on February 4, wrote to Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, to reduce booster dose gap from nine months to three. The SII Director and Government Affairs official Prakash Kumar Singh, further asked to allow Covishield precaution dose for all above 18-years-old. The letter was written on the lines of revised guidelines, allowing booster dose for people on election duties with three months gap. … read-more

Sat, 05 Feb 2022 - 09:04 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Covishield vaccine, omicron, Booster Dose, Serum Institute of India, Union Health Ministry

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Omicron

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New Omicron Variant Spreading Much Faster Than Original:Study

A study claimed that the latest version of the highly-infectious omicron variant is transmitting even faster than the original. The findings have shed doubt on hopes that the omicron wave may help hasten the end of the pandemic. The production of neutralizing antibodies during an omicron infection appears related to the severity of the illness, stated a researcher. The other study found that omicron appears more transmissible than the… read-more

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 - 10:25 AM / by Shaloo Priya

Tags: Health, Covid-19, omicron, contagious, Study

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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee

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West Bengal Govt Reviews COVID-19 Situation, Eases Restrictions

West Bengal Government, on January 31, announced to ease the COVID-19 restrictions, amid decline in cases. Mamata Banerjee, announced to reopen schools and educational institutions in the State from February 3, for physical classes. In addition, during the press conference, the CM said, they also allowed cinema halls, restaurants and bars to operate with 75% occupancy. TMC Government also allowed regular flight services to Mumbai and Delhi,… read-more

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 - 08:22 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: west bengal government, Trinamool Congress, CM Mamata Banerjee, COVID-19 restrictions, omicron

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India Reports Over 2.34 Lakh New COVID-19 Cases, Positive Rate At 14.50%

On January 30, India reported 2,34,281 new COVID-19 cases, taking active caseload at 18,84,937. In addition, the nation registered 893 deaths and 3,52,784 recoveries, in 24 hours, taking the tally at 4,94,091 and 3,87,13,484, respectively. Notably, Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka, registered maximum number of cases, taking the positivity rate at 14.50%. The COVID-19 third wave is now declining, and 75% eligible population are fully… read-more

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 - 10:12 AM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: India COVID-19, omicron, Coronavirus Vaccines, Maharashtra , MoHFW

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COVID-19 Cases In Kerala

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Kerala Registers 54,537 New Covid-19 Cases, 13 Deaths In 24 Hours

Kerala reported 54,537 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths, on January 28. While the total death toll stands at 52,786. The new cases were confirmed after conducting 1,15,898 COVID-19 tests. Ernakulam reported 10,000 cases and 6,735 cases in Thiruvananthapuram. State Health Minister Veena George said, Kerala is witnessing an Omicron wave which is highly contagious. However, as compared to last week, COVID cases in the state have increased by 71… read-more

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 - 09:32 AM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: Kerala, Covid-19, Covid cases, Thiruvananthapuram, omicron

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COVID-19 Cases In India

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India COVID-19 Cases At 21 Lakh With New 2.51 Lakh Cases In Last 24 Hrs

The Union Health Ministry, on January 28, said that India reported 2,51,209 new COVID-19 cases and 3,47,443 recoveries in the last 24 hours. While the active caseload in the country stands at 21,05,611. Notably, the current recovery rate in the country stands at 93.60% and the daily positivity rate at 15.88%. Reportedly, Maharashtra reported 51,739 cases and Punjab 4,189. Moreover, as of now, India has administered 164.44 crore vaccine doses… read-more

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 - 10:07 AM / by Madhvi Jha

Tags: Covid-19, India, Covid cases, omicron, Vaccination

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Andhra Pradesh Reports 13,474 New COVID-19 Cases & 9 Deaths In 24 Hours

Andhra Pradesh continues to register a hike in COVID-19 cases with 13,475 new cases, on January 27. Besides, the state Health Department confirmed 10,290 discharges and 9 deaths in 24 hours. With this, the state currently has 1,09,493 active cases, 14,579 total deaths and 21,09,080 recoveries till date. Notably, AP is one of the southern states, contributing to the hike in cases, after Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. 

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 - 08:02 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Andhra Pradesh, Covid-19, omicron, India, Health Minister

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Covid-19

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India COVID-19 Active Case Decline With 2.86 Lakh New Cases

India COVID-19 infection reported decline in active cases with 2,86,384 fresh cases. As of January 27, there are 22,02,472 active cases. Besides new cases, the nation reported 573 fatalities and 3,06,357 recoveries, taking the toll to 4,91,700 and 3,76,77,328, respectively. The Union MoHFW confirmed the data and said, India has 19.59% daily positivity rate and 1.22% fatality rate. In addition, the ICMR confirmed to administer 163.84 crore… read-more

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 - 12:11 PM / by Varsha Joshi

Tags: Covid-19, omicron, MoHFW, Union Health Ministry, Covid Vaccination

Courtesy: The Times of India