With spike of 53,601 cases, India’s Covid-19 tally reaches 22,68,676

As many as 53,601 new coronavirus cases and 871 deaths were reported in India in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The COVID-19 tally has risen to 22,68,676 including 6,39,929 active cases, 15,83,490 cured/discharged/migrated and 45,257 deaths. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 6,98,290 […]

With 52 new cases, Meghalaya’s COVID-19 tally rises to 1,114

Meghalaya on Monday reported 52 new COVID-19 cases, including 29 BSF personnel, taking the state”s tally to 1,114. The fresh cases were reported from East Khasi Hills (11), Ri Bhoi (2) and 39 in West Garo Hills district which includes 29 BSF personnel. The state now has 610 active cases, of which 427 are in […]

India records highest-ever single day COVID-19 recoveries of 54,859; case fatality rate drops to 2 pc

India recorded highest-ever single day coronavirus recoveries of 54,859 in last 24 hours and the total number of recovered patients have reached 15,35,743. Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) informed that the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has dropped to a new low of 2 per cent. Coronavirus cases in the country have reached […]

Assam reports 1,123 COVID-19 positive cases; death toll rises to 145

With 1,123 new cases detected out of 24,492 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the total number of COVID-19 cases in Assam reached 58,837 on Sunday. Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “1,123 COVID cases detected out of 24,492 tests in last 24 hrs.” “Positivity rate- 4.58%. Kamrup (M)- 240 Jorhat- 121,” Sarma added. […]

With highest single-day spike of 64,399 cases, India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 21,53,011

India on Sunday achieved a grim milestone after recording the highest single-day spike of 64,399 coronavirus cases, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. As many as 861 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative toll to 43,379. With the new cases, the country’s coronavirus […]

Assam’s COVID-19 tally surges to 55,496 with 2,679 new cases; death toll at 132

With 2,679 fresh cases reported out of 58,531 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the COVID-19 tally in Assam mounted to 55,496 on Friday. Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking to Twitter informed, “2,679 COVID cases detected out of 58,531 tests in last 24 hrs. Positivity rate continues to be low at 4.57%.” (Kamrup […]

Manipur records highest single-day spike of 249 COVID-19 cases; tally at 3,466

Manipur on Friday recorded the highest single-day spike with 249 new COVID-19 positive cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases count to 3,466. Of the fresh cases, 56 were detected at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) and 143 cases were confirmed at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS). […]

Meghalaya’s COVID-19 tally crosses 1,000 mark with 16 new cases

Meghalaya on Friday crossed the 1,000-mark as 16 more people, including seven security personnel and three doctors of a hospital, tested positive for coronavirus. With these new cases, the total number of COVID-19 patients in the state stands at 1,006. Of the fresh cases, 11 were reported from East Khasi Hills, which includes 3 doctors […]

Coronavirus vaccine: SII ties up with Gates Foundation, Gavi to accelerate manufacture, delivery for India

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has entered into a new landmark partnership with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, to accelerate the manufacture and delivery of up to 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines for India and low and income countries, said SII. “The funding will support at-risk manufacturing […]