India records 42,982 new coronavirus cases and 533 deaths in last 24 hours
With 42,982 new COVID-19 cases India's tally of coronavirus cases rises to 3,18,12,114, as per the latest Health Ministry data.
Aug 05, 2021, 09:58 AM IST
COVID-19 alert: India reports 42,625 fresh cases, daily positivity rate at 2.31%
India reported 42,625 new coronavirus infections while as many as 562 deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours, Health Ministry's data on Wednesday showed.
Aug 04, 2021, 10:13 AM IST
Kerala reports over 20K COVID cases, Minister urges public to avoid crowds during Onam
Kerala reported over 20,000 fresh cases of infections for the fifth staright day, though, there has been a decline in the numder of fatalities.
Jul 31, 2021, 23:53 PM IST
COVID-19 Alert: Centre reviews situation in 10 states with surge in cases
The Centre took stock of the COVID-19 situation in 10 states that reported a surge in cases and reviewed surveillance, containment measures undertaken by the health authorities in these states.
Jul 31, 2021, 16:18 PM IST
India: Rapidly surge observed in COVID-19 cases, more cases reported in Kerala
India recorded over 43,000 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, significantly higher than the 132-day low seen a day earlier. On Wednesday, the positivity rate also increased to 2.5% from Tuesday's 1.8%. Especially Kerala, which is much ahead of other states in surging cases.
Jul 28, 2021, 15:00 PM IST
India reports 35,342 new COVID-19 cases, 483 deaths in last 24 hours, recovery rate at 97.36%
After reporting over 40,000 cases for two consecutive days, the country again saw a dip in COVID cases with little over 35K cases added in the last 24 hours
Jul 23, 2021, 09:45 AM IST
India reports 41,383 new COVID cases, daily infections over 40,000 for 2nd straight day
India recorded over 40,000 new COVID-19 cases while 507 succumbed to the virus in the past 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry data.
Jul 22, 2021, 09:34 AM IST
3.4 million global COVID-19 cases reported last week, deaths and spread of variants on rise: WHO
The COVID-19 cases has seen a spike of nearly 12 per cent, while there has been a rise in death toll and spread of variants was rampant, the WHO said in a report.
Jul 22, 2021, 06:34 AM IST
COVID-19 third wave may hit India around August end, warns ICMR's top scientist
A top scientist of the ICMR warned that the third wave of the COVID-19 might hit the country by August end.
Jul 17, 2021, 23:21 PM IST
Centre to get 66 crore more doses of Covishield, Covaxin at revised rates
The Centre has placed an order for the procuremnt of 66 crore more COVID-19 vaccine doses of Covishield and Covaxin which is due to be supplied between August and December this year.
Jul 17, 2021, 15:12 PM IST
Next 100 days crucial: Centre warns amid fears of COVID-19 third wave
The Centre warned that the next 100 to 125 days were crucial amid fears of the impending COVID-19 third wave.
Jul 16, 2021, 18:06 PM IST
Health Ministry flags ‘blatant’ crowding in hill stations, warns states of COVID surge
The Health Ministry raised the issue of blatant COVID-19 rule violations in many parts of the country and impressed upon them the need to undertake proper health care measures to check the pandemic.
Jul 16, 2021, 15:36 PM IST
World in early stages of COVID-19 third wave, WHO warns as Delta variant surges
The World Health Organisation warned that the world was entering 'early stages' of the COVID-19 third wave amid sharp rise in Delta variant COVID infections.
Jul 15, 2021, 16:14 PM IST
COVID-19 Lambda strain in India? Here's what the Centre has to say
The Centre claimed that India is closely monitoring the Lambda COVID-19 variant, affirming that no case of the has been found in India so far.
Jul 09, 2021, 20:09 PM IST
Goa extends COVID curfew: Bars to open with 50% capacity, malls and parks to remain shut
Goa extended the current state-level COVID-19 curfew till July 12, but allowed social, political, cultural gatherings, marriages and other congregations of up to 100 people or 50 per cent of the venue capacity.
Jul 04, 2021, 22:55 PM IST
Two COVID-19 vaccine testing drug labs to come up at Pune and Hyderabad
In view of enhanced vaccine production, the DBT has set up two additional facilities to expedite testing and pre-release certification of the vaccines, according to a statement.
Jul 04, 2021, 22:30 PM IST
Bizarre! Thane man gets call to collect his own death certificate, here's what happened next
In a bizarre case, a man from Maharashtra's Thane received a call from the local civic body to collect his death certificate.
Jul 01, 2021, 21:57 PM IST
Coronavirus Update: 48,786 cases of COVID-19 reported in 24 hours; 1,005 succumbs to infection
The Union Health Ministry said that there was a resurgence in new COVID-19 cases on Thursday, with 48,786 more people tested positive in the last 24 hours. The number was 45,951 on the previous day. With the new infections, the total number has reached 30,411,634.
Jul 01, 2021, 10:54 AM IST
Serum Institute has begun production of Covovax anti-COVID-19 vaccine: Adar Poonawalla
The first batch of COVID-19 vaccine Covovax is being manufactured at the Pune-based Serum Institute of India's facility, Adar Poonawalla informed.
Jun 25, 2021, 19:23 PM IST
Measles vaccine may protect children from COVID-19 infection, is 87.5% effective: Study
As India prepares for a conceivable third wave of the COVID-19 it is alleged that children could likely be effected severely effected, a study using Measles Containing Vaccines (MCVs) has shown an effectiveness of 87.5% against the SARS-CoV-2 virus among children.
Jun 23, 2021, 17:16 PM IST
