India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeds 17.51 cr doses

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India has reached 17,51,71,482 on Tuesday, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). As per the 8 pm provisional report today, 4,74,629 beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine and cumulatively 30,39,287 across 30 States/UTs since the […]

Manipur logs highest single-day toll of 20 COVID-19 deaths

Manipur on Tuesday registered its highest single-day COVID-19 death of 20 people, taking the toll due to the infection to 509, a health department official said. The state also reported 592 fresh cases, pushing the coronavirus caseload to 36,370. Imphal East accounted for eight deaths, while there were four COVID-19 deaths in Imphal West, three […]

No lockdown in Assam, more restrictions to be put in place: Health Min Keshav Mahanta

In view of the rising COVID-19 cases in the state, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired a crucial cabinet meet on Tuesday to assess the current situation. Taking to Twitter, CM Sarma informed, “Held a meeting with ministers & senior officers today to assess the #COVID situation in Assam and need to intensify containment […]

Total lockdown in Nagaland from May 14

With the steady rise in COVID-19 cases across the state, the Nagaland government has announced a 7-day total lockdown in the state starting May 14. The decision of clamping lockdown was taken by the high-powered committee on COVID-19 during a meeting held at Nagaland Chief Minister’s residence in Kohima on Tuesday. The lockdown will come […]

Health Ministry calls upon states to prioritize second dose of COVID-19

The Health Ministry has urged states to ensure all beneficiaries who have taken the first dose of COVID-19 are prioritised for the second dose. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan and Dr RS Sharma, Member, National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration of COVID-19 reviewed the status of vaccination with health secretaries and National Health Mission MDs […]

After Buxar human corpses float, pile up at Uttar Pradesh

A day after bodies of suspected Covid patients washed up on banks of Ganga in Bihar’s Buxar, some unidentified corpses were found floating in the Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday. The local administration has initiated a probe. “Our officers are present on the spot to investigate and ascertain where they came from. A […]

High, upper-middle countries with 53 pc population received 83 pc world’s vaccine: WHO chief

Highlighting the inequality in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesu on Monday informed that High and upper-middle countries represent 53 per cent of the world’s population but have received 83 per cent of the world’s vaccine. “High and upper-middle countries represent 53 per cent of the world’s population but have received […]

India reports 3,29,942 new COVID-19 infections, 3,876 deaths in last 24 hrs

India reported a slight dip in new COVID-19 cases with 3,29,942 fresh infections were recorded in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry on Tuesday. However, the country recorded more recoveries during this period as 3,56,082 new discharges were reported. With 3,876 new deaths due to COVID-19, the cumulative toll mounted to 2,49,992 […]

India provides nearly 18 crore vaccine doses to states, Union Territories for free

India has so far provided nearly 18 crore vaccine doses (17,93,57,860) to States and Union Territories free of cost. Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 16,89,27,797 doses, as per data available at 8 am on Monday, said government. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Wellfare, more than one crore COVID Vaccine […]