COVID-19 updates from India and the World | |
| COVID-19 State-wise Status - May 2022 (Last updated on May 24, 2022; 11.38 a.m.) Source: MoHFW, Government of India | WHO Global Situation Reports on COVID-19 [External Link]. Source: World Health Organization |
| COVID-19 Research Resources Repository (Data Sets) [ External Link] Source: National Digital Library of India | Weekly Epidemiological Reports on COVID-19, Updates 1-92. (Last updated on May 18, 2022) Source: World Health Organization |
| PIB Daily Bulletin on COVID19 - May 2022 (Last updated on May 23, 2022; 5.39 p.m.) Source: PIB, Government of India | The WHO's India Updates on COVID-19, Updates 1-114. (Last updated on May 18, 2022) Source: World Health Organization - India |
| Daily Updates from Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi (ICMR) [External Link] Source: ICMR, New Delhi | COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions. [External Link] Source: Food and Drug Administration |
PIB Press Releases – COVID-19 for the year 2022 | |
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Press Releases in May
May 24, 2022
1624. Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16 January 2021. 9.23 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1827811]. Click here for PDF.
May 23, 2022
1623. Over 3.28 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 192.38 Cr (1,92,38,45,615) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,42,38,619 sessions. 9.27 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1827511]. Click here for PDF.
May 22, 2022
1622. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
192.28 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,955. 9.37 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1827299]. Click here for PDF.
May 21, 2022
1621. More than 16.67 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16 January 2021. 9.29 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1827096]. Click here for PDF.
May 20, 2022
1620. India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,044 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 191.96 Cr (1,91,96,32,518) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,41,17,166 sessions. 9.42 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1826800]. Click here for PDF.
May 19, 2022
1619. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
191.79 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,419. Active cases stand at 0.04%. 9.24 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1826537]. Click here for PDF.
May 18, 2022
1618. More than 17 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. 9.31 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1826197]. Click here for PDF.
May 17, 2022
1617. Over 3.19 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 191.48 Cr (1,91,48,94,858) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,39,87,395 sessions. 9.22 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1825913]. Click here for PDF.
May 16, 2022
1616. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
191.37cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at17,317. Active cases standat 0.04%. 9.16 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1825657]. Click here for PDF.
May 15, 2022
1615. Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain. 9.27 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1825453]. Click here for PDF.
May 14, 2022
1614. Over 3.15 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 191.15 Cr (1,91,15,90,370) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,38,96,925 sessions. 9.35 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1825253]. Click here for PDF.
May 13, 2022
1613. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
190.99 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 18,604. Active cases stand at 0.04%. 9.10 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1824938]. Click here for PDF.
May 12, 2022
1612. India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,067 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 190.83 Cr (1,90,83,96,788) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,38,04,578 sessions. 9.37 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1824571]. Click here for PDF.
May 11, 2022
1611. More than 18.01 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain. 9.56 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1824306]. Click here for PDF.
May 10, 2022
1610. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
190.50 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,637. Active cases stand at 0.05%. Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%. 9.08 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1824017]. Click here for PDF.
May 09, 2022
1609. Over 3.05 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 190.34 Cr (1,90,34,90,396) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,36,58,273 sessions. 9.38 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1823725]. Click here for PDF.
May 08, 2022
1608. More than 18.47 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. 9.16 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1823586]. Click here for PDF.
May 07, 2022
1607. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
190.00 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 20,303. 9.15 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1823390]. Click here for PDF.
May 06, 2022
1606. 3,545 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 2.99 Cr (2,99,46,931) adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 9.35 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1823128]. Click here for PDF.
May 05, 2022
1605. More than 18.82 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain. 9.41 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1822827]. Click here for PDF.
May 04, 2022
1604. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
189.48 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,509. Active cases stand at 0.05%. 9.07 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1822472]. Click here for PDF.
May 03, 2022
1603. Over 2.94 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 2.94 Cr (2,94,30,754) adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 9.40 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1822199]. Click here for PDF.
May 02, 2022
1602. Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
M More than 193.30 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs . More than 19.12 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs. 9.18 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1821914]. Click here for PDF.
May 01, 2022
1601. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
189.17cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at19,092. Active cases standat 0.04%. 9.30 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1821688]. Click here for PDF.
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COVID-19: National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. [https://ncdc.gov.in/index4.php?lang=1&level=0&linkid=132&lid=549].
Statement on the eighth meeting of the International Health Regulations (2005) Emergency Committee regarding the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic
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Independent Oversight and Advisory Committee for the WHO Health Emergencies Programme
Source: World Health Organization. [https://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA74/A74_16-en.pdf].
Information related to COVID-19
Source: office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India
Standard Operating Procedures SOPs: National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC)
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ICMR Third National Sero-survey for SARS-CoV-2 infection
Source: Indian Council of Medical Research
Government of India PIB Press Briefing, 4th February 2021
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COVID-19 VACCINE COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
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Full Text: World Migration Report 2020
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World Bank Report: COVID-19 Crisis Through a Migration Lens
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WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the World Health Assembly
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Atmanirbhar Bharat Package 3.0
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Press Information Bureau: Coronavirus
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COVID-19 Updates
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Government of India
JAMA Network: Coronavirus Disease 2019
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