Over 1.68 lakh test positive for COVID-19 in India, active cases surpass 12-lakh mark

India reported over 1.60 lakh new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry. With the country reporting 1,68,912 new COVID-19 cases, the total number of COVID cases has gone up to 1,35,27,717. In the last 24 hours, 904 COVID-related deaths were reported in the country. This takes the COVID […]

352 new COVID-19 cases push Assam’s tally to 2,20,310

Assam’s coronavirus cases surged to 2,20,310 on Sunday as 352 more people tested positive for the infection while one new fatality pushed the COVID-19 death toll to 1,118, the National Health Mission (NHM) bulletin said. With the state witnessing the second wave of coronavirus infections, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Biswa […]

Amid raging second wave of COVID-19, experts speak about current situation in India

It’s been more than a year since the deadly coronavirus wreaked havoc in our country, and even after several efforts to contain the spread of it, the second wave of the virus is currently spreading like wildfire in the nation. India, which is the fourth-worst COVID-hit country, currently has over 13 million cases with Delhi […]

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 9.80 cr mark

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country on Friday exceeded 9.80 crores, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Saturday. According to the health ministry, cumulatively 9,80,75,160 vaccine doses have been administered through 14,75,410 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. Nearly 34 lakh vaccination […]

India records highest daily spike of over 1.31 lakh COVID-19 cases

India registered a record single-day spike of 1,31,968 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, pushing its infection tally to 1,30,60,542, while the death toll increased to 1,67,642 with 780 more fatalities in a day, highest since October 18, the Union Health Ministry data showed. Registering a steady increase for the 30th day in a row, the […]

Ahead of Rongali Bihu, Assam govt releases fresh SOP

In view of the fresh spike in COVID-19 cases across many states in the country, Assam too has geared up its Covid management strategies and taking up need-based steps to contain the spread of the disease. The Assam Government has rolled out a fresh set of norms for public gathering during the Rongali Bihu celebrations […]

India administers over 9.43 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses

The cumulative number of Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in India crossed 9.43 crore on Friday, said the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The Ministry said that as per the provisional report till 7 am, India administered cumulatively, 9,43,34,262 vaccine doses through 14,28,500 sessions. “These include 89,74,511 health care workers (HCWs) who have taken the […]

Mizoram sounds alert for second wave of coronavirus

Mizoram on Thursday sounded an alert for the second wave of novel coronavirus as the Northeastern state registered a spurt in COVID-19 cases. State spokesperson on COVID-19, Pachuau Lalmalsawma said in a statement that the state government has sounded the alert for the second time. “Considering the present COVID-19 scenario in Mizoram, there is a […]

India records highest daily spike of over 1.31 lakh COVID-19 cases

India registered a record single-day spike of 1,31,968 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, pushing its infection tally to 1,30,60,542, while the death toll increased to 1,67,642 with 780 more fatalities in a day, highest since October 18, the Union Health Ministry data showed. Registering a steady increase for the 30th day in a row, the […]