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COVID-19 Statewise Status - July 2021 (Last updated on July 30, 2021; 9.51 a.m.) Source: MoHFW, Government of India	WHO Global Situation Reports on COVID-19 [External Link]. Source: World Health Organization
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Press Releases in July

July 29, 2021

2069. In view of sharp spike in COVID-19 cases, Centre rushes High Level team to Kerala - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has decided to depute a high-level multi-disciplinary team to Kerala to collaborate with the State Health Authorities in instituting effective public health measures for COVID-19 management in view of the significantly enhanced number of daily COVID cases being reported by Kerala. 10.44 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1740183]. Click here for PDF.

2068. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

45.07 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,07,01,612 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate currently at 97.38%. 38,465 patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 43,509 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active caseload currently 4,03,840. 9.15 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1740135]. Click here for PDF.

July 28, 2021

2067. Centre advises States to conduct State-specific Sero Surveys in consultation with ICMR to generate district-level data on sero-prevalence - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Government has advised all States/UTs to conduct sero-prevalence surveys in consultation with ICMRto generate district-level data on sero-prevalence which is essential in formulating localized public health response measures. This has been stated in the letter written by the Union Health Secretary to Additional Chief Secretary/Principal Secretary/Secretary (Health) of all States. 3.51 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739902]. Click here for PDF.

2066. Government taking steps to undertake the production of COVID BEEP on a large scale-Dr Jitendra Singh - Department of Atomic Energy

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said Government is taking steps to undertake the production of COVID BEEP on a large scale. 3.18 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739880]. Click here for PDF.

2065. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 44.61 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage exceeded 44.61 Cr yesterday. Cumulatively, 44,61,56,659 vaccine doses have been administered through 53,73,439 sessions, as per the provisional report till 8 am today. 40,02,358 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.11 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739748]. Click here for PDF.

2064. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

44.61 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,06,63,147total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate currently at 97.39%. 41,678patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 43,654new cases in last 24 hours. 9.17 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739719]. Click here for PDF.

July 27, 2021

2063. COVID vaccination dramatically reduces infection, finds AFMS study - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) published the Vaccine effectiveness among healthcare and frontline Workers of Indian Armed Forces (VIN-WIN) cohort study in Medical Journal Armed Forces India, a peer reviewed scientific journal on July 27, 2021. 6.24 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739585]. Click here for PDF.

2062. “Guidelines for Buffer Stock Management of COVID 19” to State Governments/UT administrations issued - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare vide its D.O.No.X.11035/178/2021-DRS on dated 13.07.2021 issued “Guidelines for Buffer Stock Management of COVID 19” to State Governments/UT administrations requesting them to initiate the necessary procurement process on priority, with a view to ensure continuous availability of drugs for any possible future surge in cases. 4.09 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739470]. Click here for PDF.

2061. NPPA has fixed ceiling prices of 355 medicines and 882 formulations for including Paracetamol, Dexamethasone, Methyl Prednisolone, IVIGs, Enoxaparin, Budesonide, Heparin and Amphotericin - Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, as an ongoing process, with the help of Price Monitoring & Resource Units (PMRUs) and State Drug Controllers (SDCs) undertake activities related to market-based data collection, monitoring of the notified prices of medicines and detection of violation of the provisions of Drug (Price Control) Order, 2013 (DPCO, 2013). 4.05 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739468]. Click here for PDF.

2060. Upgradation of Healthcare System for Effective Management of COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Government of India has provided the required technical support and has supported the states through logistic and financial support to further strengthen the existing health infrastructure (in times of COVID-19). 3.52 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739460]. Click here for PDF.

2059. Study to Assess Impact of Tobacco Consumption on COVID Patients - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Based on the available scientific evidence and consistent with the WHO statement on tobacco use and COVID-19 issued on 11 May 2020 (accessed at https://www.who.int/news/item/11-05-2020-who-statement-tobacco-use-and-covid-19) , the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued an advisory on 28-07-2020 regarding “COVID-19 Pandemic and Tobacco use in India. 3.50 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739458]. Click here for PDF.

2058. Measures to Boost Health Sector - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Union Government has provided required technical support and has supported the states through logistic and financial support to further strengthen the existing health infrastructure (in times of COVID-19). 3.46 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739455]. Click here for PDF.

2057. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 9.38 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739322]. Click here for PDF.

2056. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

44.19 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive 3,06,21,469 total recoveries across the country so far Recovery Rate currently at 97.39% 42,363 patients recovered during last 24 hours India reports less than 30,000 daily cases after 132 days; 29,689 new cases in last 24 hours. 9.25 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739310]. Click here for PDF.

July 26, 2021

2055. Scientists join hands targeting to synthesize compounds to inhibit maturation & propagation of COVID 19 virus - Ministry of Science & Technology

Scientists from India, Russia, Brazil, and South Africa will work together to repurpose, validate and synthesise lead compounds against main protease and RNA replicas, the enzyme that catalyzes the replication of RNA, of SARS-CoV-2. The approach which could inhibit both maturation and propagation of viruses during the infection in the host cells can help produce new COVID-19 medicines with improved production methods. 5.44 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1739145]. Click here for PDF.

2054. A COVID positive mother should continue to breastfeed the baby but is advised to keep the baby at a distance of 6 feet from her when she is not breastfeeding - Dr Manju Puri, Head, Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Dr Manju Puri, Head, Department, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi talks about the recent decision to administer Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy, and what precautions women should take to protect herself and her child from catching COVID-19. 1.28 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738998]. Click here for PDF.

2053. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 43.51 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverageexceeded 43.51 Cr yesterday. Cumulatively,43,51,96,001vaccine doses have been administered through 52,95,458sessions, as per the provisional report till 8 am today. 18,99,874vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.26 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738942]. Click here for PDF.

2052. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

43.51 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,05,79,106total recoveries across the country so far.  Recovery Rate currently at 97.35%. 35,968 patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 39,361new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,11,189. Active cases constitute 1.31% of total cases. 9.16 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738924]. Click here for PDF.

July 25, 2021

2051. Union Health Ministry organises communication awareness workshop with Community Radio Stations from 16 States - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in partnership with UNICEF hosted a communication awareness workshop for representatives of Community Radio Stations from 16 States. The thematic session highlighted the need to create meaningful awareness campaigns about COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) and bust myths surrounding COVID vaccines & vaccination particularly among communities residing in remote and difficult to reach areas in the country. 1.02 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738792]. Click here for PDF.

2050. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

43.31 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,05,43,138 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate currently at 97.36%. 39,972 patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 39,742 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,08,212. 9.51 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738738]. Click here for PDF.

July 24, 2021

2049. India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage achieves landmark milestone of 43 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has achieved the landmark milestone of 43 crore (43,26,05,567), as per the 7 pm provisional report today. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June. Nearly 46 lakh (45,74,298) Vaccine Doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report. 8.19 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738682]. Click here for PDF.

2048. GOVERNER EXHORTSPEOPLE TO OVERCOME VACCINE HESITANCY AND GET VACCINATED AT THE EARLIEST - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Governor of Telangana, Smt. Tamilisai Soundararajan, has appealed to the people to get vaccinated in order to successfully fight the corona virus. She flagged off ten digital mobile video publicity vans loaded with content on and Covid appropriate behaviour and Covid Vaccination at Raj Bhavan today. 4.37 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738665]. Click here for PDF.

2047. More than 2.98 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered - 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21^st June 2021. 10.42 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738469]. Click here for PDF.

July 23, 2021

2046. Government taken initiative to identify effective medicines under Ayush systems to cure patients with symptoms of COVID-19 - AYUSH

The Ministry of AYUSH has formed an Inter-disciplinary AYUSH R&D Task Force having representation from Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and AYUSH Institutions. 4.27 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738146]. Click here for PDF.

2045. Assistance to States to Fight Covid-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

All the States/UTs are provided with necessary financial support to check the COVID-19 Pandemic.Under India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness Package, an amount of Rs 15,000 Cr has been approved by Cabinet on 22nd April 2020. 1.57 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738098]. Click here for PDF.

2044. NEET and Other Common Entrance Examination - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Government does not have any plan to suspend the NEET and other common entrance examinations.The NEET- (PG) & NEET- (UG) 2021 examinations are scheduled to be held on 11th September, 2021 and 12th September, 2021 respectively. 1.56 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738096]. Click here for PDF.

2043. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crossed landmark milestone of 42 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed 42crores landmark yesterday. Cumulatively,42,34,17,030 vaccine doses have been administered through 51,94,364sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 54,76,423 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 11.13 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1738011]. Click here for PDF.

2042. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 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. 9.32 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737981]. Click here for PDF.

2041. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

42.34 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,04,68,079 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate currently at 97.36%. 38,740 patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 35,342 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,05,513. 9.14 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737956]. Click here for PDF.

July 22, 2021

2040. Care and Protection of Children Affected by Covid-19 Pandemic - Ministry of Women and Child Development

The Ministry of Women and Child Development has asked States and UTs to take immediate action for care and protection of children adversely impacted by COVID 19, in accordance with the provisions of the JJ Act 2015 and Rules thereunder, while leveraging the facilities funded under the Child protection Services scheme. 4.45 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737759]. Click here for PDF.

2039. COVID19 Mortality: Myths Vs. Facts - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

There have been some recent media reports alleging that India’s toll of excess deaths during the pandemic could be in millions, terming the official COVID-19 death toll as ‘vastly undercounted’.

In these news reports quoting findings from some recent studies,US & European countries’ age-specific infection fatality rates have been used to calculate excess deaths in India based on the sero-positivity. The extrapolation of deaths has been done on an audacious assumption that the likelihood of any given infected person dying is the same across countries, dismissing the interplay between various direct & indirect factors such as race, ethnicity, genomic constitution of a population, previous exposure levels to other diseases and the associated immunity developed in that population. 11.01 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737625]. Click here for PDF.

2038. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. 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. 10.14 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737613]. Click here for PDF.

2037. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

41.78 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,04,29,339 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate currently at 97.35%. 38,652 patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 41,383 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,09,394. Active cases constitute 1.31% of total cases. 9.16 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737607]. Click here for PDF.

July 21, 2021

2036. Whether future waves will affect children more or with increased severity are all speculations- Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Dr. Praveen Kumar, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi talks about various issues including impact of COVID-19 on children, the need to protect them, and vaccinating pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2.53 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737485]. Click here for PDF.

2035. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 41.54 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 41.54 crores. Cumulatively, 41,54,72,455  vaccine doses have been administered through 51,36,590 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 34,25,446 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.10 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737432]. Click here for PDF.

2034. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

41.54 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,03,90,687 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate currently at 97.36%. 36,977 patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 42,015 new cases in last 24 hours. 9.25 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737413]. Click here for PDF.

July 20, 2021

2033. Steps taken by the Government to enhance the manufacturing of Covid-19 Vaccines in the country - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

As per Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), CDSCO has granted manufacturing permission to private manufacturers for following COVID-19 Vaccines for restricted use in emergency situation. 5.09 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737241]. Click here for PDF.

2032. Registration and Vaccination of People Without Access to Digital Technology(CoWIN) - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

All beneficiaries who have received vaccines in India are registered on CoWIN portal. CoWIN portal is single source of truth for vaccination status. As on 16th July 2021, a total of 3.48 lakh doses (0.09% of the total doses administered) have been administered to persons without Identity Cards. State/UT-wise details are at Annexure. 3.54 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737185]. Click here for PDF.

2031. Compensation to The Family of Health Workers Who died Due to Covid-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Life insurance benefits are being provided under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP): Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19. The scheme provides a comprehensive personal accident cover of Rs. 50 lakhs to healthcare providers, including community health workers and private health workers drafted by the Government for COVID19 related responsibilities, who may have to be in direct contact and care of COVID-19 patients and who may be at risk of being impacted by it. The benefits under the said scheme have been extended for a further period of 180 days (w.e.f. 24.04.2021). 3.50 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737181]. Click here for PDF.

2030. Steps Taken to Minimize Impact of Covid-19 on Rural India - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Union Government has been providing required technical and financial assistance to all States/UTs for strengthening of their healthcare system including management of the COVID-19 Public Health Challenge from time to time. 3.48 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737179]. Click here for PDF.

2029. Easing of Lockdown Norms - Ministry of Home Affairs

Physical/social distancing (along with respiratory and hand hygiene) is an established nonpharmaceutical intervention for managing communicable diseases, especially those which spread by respiratory route. Easing of lockdown by States/ Union Territories (UTs) combined with pandemic fatigue, lack of community adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour and evolution and circulation of more transmissible variants of SARS-CoV-2 viruses, all played part in second surge that India witnessed during April to May 2021. 3.07 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737159]. Click here for PDF.

2028. Prevention of Corona Pandemic - Ministry of Home Affairs

As informed by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Health is a State subject and the Central Government has been providing required technical and financial assistance to all States/ Union Territories (UTs) for strengthening of their healthcare system including management of the COVID19 Public Health Challenge from time to time. Financial assistance to States/UTs is provided under the National Health Mission (NHM). 3.06 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737158]. Click here for PDF.

2027. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 9.54 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737066]. Click here for PDF.

2026. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

41.18 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,03,53,710total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate increases to 97.37%. 45,254 patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 30,093 new cases in last 24 hours; lowest in 125 days. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,06,130; lowest in 117 days. 9.18 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1737041]. Click here for PDF.

July 19, 2021

2025. Oxygen generation facility inaugurated at INHS Dhanvantari, Port Blair - Ministry of Defence

An oxygen generation facility was inaugurated by Commander-in-Chief, Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Lieutenant General Ajai Singh at Indian Naval Hospital,INHS Dhanvantari in Port Blairon July 19, 2021. The plant has been installed to augment the medical and support facilities in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands amidst the COVID-19 situation. 7.05 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736895]. Click here for PDF.

2024. Financial assistance for developing COVID-19 vaccine - Ministry of Finance

The Government has provided financial support to public research institutes and industry for COVID-19 Vaccine Development by the way of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science & Technology, through its Public Sector Undertaking, the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). This was stated by Minister of State for Finance Shri Pankaj Chaudhary in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. 6.54 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736882]. Click here for PDF.

2023. Steps taken by the Government to support Out of School Children and orphaned children due to COVID-19 - Ministry of Education

Department of School Education & Literacy (DOSE&L) has developed an online module for compiling the data of Out of School Children (OoSC) identified by each State/UT and their mapping with Special Training Centres (STC) on the PRABANDH Portal (http://samagrashiksha.in). The concerned State/UT validates the child wise information of the identified OoSC and STC uploaded by the concerned Block Resource Centre of the State for monitoring the progress of mainstreaming of OoSC. 6.09 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736861]. Click here for PDF.

2022. B.1.617.2, known as the Delta variant, is around 40-60 percent more transmissible than Alpha Variant- Dr. N K Arora, Co- Chair, INSACOG - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

In a recent interview, Dr N K Arora, co-chair, Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) elaborates about the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for testing and follow-up on variants, what makes the Delta variant so transmissible, how genomic surveillance can help contain its spread, and reemphasises on the importance of COVID appropriate behaviour. 11.09 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736665]. Click here for PDF.

2021. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 40.64 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded40.64crores. Cumulatively, 40,64,81,493 vaccine doses have been administered through 50,69,232 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 13,63,123 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.13 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736656]. Click here for PDF.

2020. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

40.64 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,03,08,456 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate increases to 97.32%. 38,660 patients have recovered during the last 24 hours. India has reported 38,164 new cases in the last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently stands at 4,21,665. Active cases constitute 1.35% of total cases. 9.32 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736652]. Click here for PDF.

July 18, 2021

2019. COVID-19 Vaccination Update. More than 41.99 Crore vaccine doses provided to 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 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. 10.42 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736495]. Click here for PDF.

2018. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 40 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of40crores. Cumulatively,40,49,31,715vaccine doses have been administered through 50,46,387 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 51,01,567vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.25 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736493]. Click here for PDF.

2017. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

40.49 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,02,69,796total recoveries across the country so far.. Recovery Rate increases to 97.31% 42,004patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 41,157new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,22,660. Active cases constitute 1.36% of total cases. 9.35 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736488]. Click here for PDF.

July 17, 2021

2016. COVID19: Myths vs. Facts - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

There have been some media reports alleging that asudden rise in cases of Tuberculosis (TB) has been noticed among patients who were infected with COVID-19 recently, leaving the doctors worried on receiving around a dozen similar cases every day. 4.13 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736417]. Click here for PDF.

2015. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage nearly 40 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage is nearing the landmark of 40 crores. Cumulatively, 39,96,95,879 vaccine doses have been administered through 50,09,914 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 42,12,557 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.48 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736354]. Click here for PDF.

2014. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

39.96 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,02,27,792 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate increases to 97.31%. 43,916 patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 38,079 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,24,025. Active cases constitute 1.36% of total cases. 9.20 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736334]. Click here for PDF.

July 16, 2021

2013. PM interacts with the CMs of 6 states to discuss Covid situation - Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi interacted with CMs of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Maharashtra and Kerala to discuss Covid related situation. Union Home Minister, Health Minister were also present in the meeting.The Chief Ministers thanked the Prime Minister for lending all possible help and support in tackling Covid. 1.44 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736116]. Click here for PDF.

2012. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 10.36 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736069]. Click here for PDF.

2011. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

39.53 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,01,83,876 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate increases to 97.28%. 40,026 patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 38,949 new cases in last 24 hours. 9.13 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1736038]. Click here for PDF.

July 15, 2021

2010. Shri Arjun Munda virtually launches the nationwide campaign ‘COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam’ - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Shri Arjun Munda, Minister of Tribal Affairs, today, virtually launched the nationwide campaign “COVID Teeka Sang Surakshit Van, Dhan aur Uddyam”  to accelerate the pace of COVID vaccination among tribals, in India.  Minister of State for Steel, Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste; Ministers of State for Tribal Affairs – Shri Bishweswar Tudu and Smt. Renuka Singh too were present virtually during the launch. 6.15 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735934]. Click here for PDF.

2009. CBIC proactively put in place a COVID Response Plan (CRP) for speedy clearances of COVID-19 vaccines at all major airports - Ministry of Finance

Recognizing that efficient and expeditious release of temperature-sensitive vaccines would be a critical requirement in the collective fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, CBIC has proactively put in place a COVID Response Plan (CRP) (Annexed herewith) for speedy clearances of COVID-19 vaccines at all major airports. 6.09 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735927]. Click here for PDF.

2008. Union Health Ministry reviews preparations under “India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package: Phase II” with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Union Health Ministry reviewed preparations under the recently approved, Rs. 23,123 Cr.  “India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package: Phase II” with Health Secretaries and senior officials of all States/UTs, through a video conference (VC) today. 2.50 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735838]. Click here for PDF.

2007. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 39 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the landmark of 39 crores. Cumulatively,39,13,40,491 vaccine doses have been administered through 49,41,567 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 34,97,058 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 9.44 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735708]. Click here for PDF.

2006. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

39.13 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,01,43,850total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate increases to 97.28%. 39,130patients recovered during last 24 hours. India reports 41,806new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,32,041. 9.15 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735695]. Click here for PDF.

July 14, 2021

2005. Counseling booklet for Frontline workers and Vaccinators - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Counselling Pregnant Women for COVID-19 Vaccination. As a Frontline Health Care Worker or Aa Vaccinator, you need to counsel pregnant women about the availability, value and precautions regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF.

2004. Myths Vs. Facts on COVID-19 mortality figures - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

There have been some speculative media reports claiming higher fatality figures due to COVID-19 based on data from National Health Mission’s Health Management Information System (HMIS). The report compares data from the Civil Registration System (CRS) and HMIS to draw erroneous inferences. Such reports are conjectures and speculation without any substantial basis. 11.24 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735295]. Click here for PDF.

2003. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

38.76 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 3,01,04,720 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate increases to 97.28%. 41,000 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 10.16 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735272]. Click here for PDF.

July 13, 2021

2002. COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 179 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage exceeded 38.50 crore (38,50,19,469), as per the 7 pm provisional report today. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June. More than 34.10 lakh (34,10,974) Vaccine Doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report. 8.13 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735198]. Click here for PDF.

2001. Technology Meant for Mitigation of Airborne Transmission of SARS-COV-2 will be Installed in Parliament House says Union Minister Dr.Jitendra Singh - Ministry of Science & Technology

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today discussed with scientific experts, the modalities of installing the latest UV-C Disinfection Technology in the Parliament House, on the eve of the upcoming session on the 19th of this month. The technology has been developed by the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), affiliated to the Union Ministry of Science & Technology. 7.43 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735184]. Click here for PDF.

2000. PM interacts with Chief Ministers of the NorthEastern states on COVID-19 situation - Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today interacted with Chief Ministers of the North-Eastern states on COVID-19 situation. The interaction was attended by the Chief Ministers of Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Assam. The Chief Ministers thanked the Prime Minister for timely action in handling the Covid pandemic. 2.15 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1735034]. Click here for PDF.

1999. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

38.14 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 31,443 new cases in last 24 hours; lowest in 118 days. 3,00,63,720 total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate increases to 97.28%. 49,007patients recovered during last 24 hours. 10.34 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734981]. Click here for PDF.

1998. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 10.09 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734977]. Click here for PDF.

July 12, 2021

1997. India’s Cumulative Recoveries crosses 3 Cr mark - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

In a significant milestone in its fight against COVID-19, India’s cumulative recoveries has exceeded 3 Crore people.

Out of the people infected since the beginning of the pandemic, 3,00,14,713people have already recovered from COVID-19 and39,649patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 97.22%, which is showing a sustained increasing trend. 11.24 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734718]. Click here for PDF.

1996. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

More than 3 crore total recoveries across the country so far. Recovery Rate increases to 97.22%. 39,649 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 37.73 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 37,154 new cases in last 24 hours. 9.27 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734693]. Click here for PDF.

July 11, 2021

1995. Myths vs Facts. No case of Delta Plus reported from sample sequencing in Tripura. The samples tested revealed cases of Delta Variant - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

There were some Media reports regarding rising cases of Delta Plus variants in Tripura. In this regard, it is informed that :152 samples were sent from Tripura to NIBMG Kalyani for Whole Genome Sequence(WGS). The random samples were of people tested RT-PCR positive between April and May 2021. 7.44 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734660]. Click here for PDF.

1994. India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 37.60 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage exceeded 37.60 crore. A total of 37,60,32,586 vaccine doses have been administered through 48,33,797 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 37,23,367 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.08 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734545]. Click here for PDF.

1993. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

37.60 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 41,506 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,54,118. Active cases constitute 1.47% of total cases. 2,99,75,064 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 41,526 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 9.21 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734532]. Click here for PDF.

July 10, 2021

1992. Union Home Secretary reviewed the steps taken by State Governments for checking the spread of COVID-19 in Hill Stations and Tourist locations - Ministry of Home Affairs

Union Home Secretary chaired a meeting here today to review the steps taken by State Governments for checking the spread of COVID-19 in Hill Stations and Tourist locations. During the meeting, the overall management of COVID-19 situation and the vaccination status in respect of the States of Goa, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal was discussed. 6.17 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734444]. Click here for PDF.

1991. Vice President stresses the need for behavioural change in the wake of the pandemic - Vice President's Secretariat

The Vice President Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today called for removing vaccine hesitancy among sections of people and underlined the need for concerted efforts to counter fake news and dispel myths on issues relating to COVID-19. 1.43 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734392]. Click here for PDF.

1990. India's COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 37.21 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crossed 37crore yesterday. A total of 37,21,96,268 vaccine doses have been administered through 48,04,423sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 30,55,802 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 9.44 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734364]. Click here for PDF.

July 09, 2021

1989. Breastfeeding mothers should get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 without any hesitation: Dr. Samiran Panda, Head, Division of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases, ICMR - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Breastfeeding mothers should get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 without any hesitation. The anti-bodies that are developed in the mother as a result of the vaccination get passively transferred to the baby while breastfeeding and could be helpful to the child, says Shri Samiran Panda, Head, Division of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases, Indian Council for Medical Research. 1.30 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734159]. Click here for PDF.

1988. PM chairs high level meeting to review ramping up of oxygen supply across the Country - Prime Minister's Office

PM Narendra Modi today reviewed the progress of oxygen augmentation and availability across the country.

Officials briefed PM about the progress on installation of PSA Oxygen plants across the country. More than 1500 PSA Oxygen plants are coming up across the nation which includes contribution from PM CARES as well as various ministries & PSUs. 1.07 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734152]. Click here for PDF.

1987. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage exceeded 36.89 crore (36,89,91,222), as per the provisional report till 7 am. Cumulatively, more than 11.18 Cr (11,18,32,803) Vaccine Doses were administered in the age group 18-44 years. 11.35 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734121]. Click here for PDF.

1986. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

36.89 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 43,393 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,58,727. Active cases constitute 1.49% of total cases. 2,98,88,284 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 44,459 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 9.05 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1734046]. Click here for PDF.

July 08, 2021

1985. COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 174 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage reached nearly 37 crore (36,85,76,352), as per the 7 pm provisional report today. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June. More than 36.08 lakh (36,08,940) Vaccine Doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report. 7.49 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733862]. Click here for PDF.

1984. Cabinet approves "India COVID 19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Package: Phase II” at a cost of Rs 23,123 crore - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Cabinet chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today has approved a new scheme ‘India COVID-19 Emergency Response & Health System Preparedness Package: Phase-II’ amounting to Rs. 23,123 crore for FY 2021-22. This scheme aims to accelerate health system preparedness for immediate responsiveness for early prevention, detection and management, with the focus on health infrastructure development including for Paediatric Care and with measurable outcomes. 7.35 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733843]. Click here for PDF.

1983. India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 36.48 Cr 45,892. Daily New Cases reported in last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage exceeded 36.48 crore today as per the provisional report till 7 am today. A total of 36,48,47,549 vaccine doses have been administered through 47,40,833 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 33,81,671 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.24 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733560]. Click here for PDF.

1982. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

36.48 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 45,892 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload currently at 4,60,704. Active cases constitute 1.50% of total cases. 2,98,43,825 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 44,291 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 9.07 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733539]. Click here for PDF.

July 07, 2021

1981. Union Home Secretary reviews COVID-19 situation in North Eastern (NE) States and Union Territories - Ministry of Home Affairs

The Union Home Secretary chaired a meeting here today to review the COVID-19 situation in all the North Eastern (NE) States and Union Territories (UTs). During the meeting, current status and trends on the active cases, Case Fatality Rate (CFR), Case Positivity Rate (CPR) and vaccination status in respect of all the UTs and NE States was discussed. It was also noted that out of 73 districts in the country with CPR above 10 percent, 46 districts are in NE States, where strict containment measures need to be taken as per extant guidelines. 5.34 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733404]. Click here for PDF.

1980. Q&A on Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Q- What is INSACOG?

A- The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) is a national multi-agency consortium of Genome Sequencing Laboratories (RGSLs) laboratories established by the Government of India on 30 December 2020. Initially, this consortium had 10 laboratories. Subsequently, the scope of laboratories under INSACOG was expanded and at present there are 28 laboratories under this Consortium which monitor the genomic variations in SARS-CoV-2. 12.45 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733310]. Click here for PDF.

1979. India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses landmark milestone of 36 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

In a landmark achievement, India’s cumulative vaccination coverage surpassed 36 crores yesterday. A total of 36,13,23,548 vaccine doses have been administered through 47,07,778 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 36,05,998 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.59 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733279]. Click here for PDF.

1978. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

36.13 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 43,733 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload declines to 4,59,920. Active cases constitute 1.5% of total cases. 2,97,99,534 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 47,240 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 9.08 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733244]. Click here for PDF.

July 06, 2021

1977. COVID-19 Vaccination Update- Day 172 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage crossed the landmark of 36 crore (36,09,56,621), as per the 7 pm provisional report today. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June. More than 32.40 lakh (32,40,007) Vaccine Doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report. 8.25 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733195]. Click here for PDF.

1976. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 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. 10.33 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1733012]. Click here for PDF.

1975. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

35.75 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 34,703 new cases in last 24 hours; lowest in 111 days. India's Active Caseload declines to 4,64,357; lowest in 101 days. Active cases constitute 1.52% of total cases. 2,97,52,294 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 51,864 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 8.53 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732988]. Click here for PDF.

July 05, 2021

1974. Less than 40,000 Daily New Cases reported in last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has reported less than 40,000 (39,796) daily new cases in the last 24 hours. Less than 50,000 Daily New Cases have been reported since eight continuous days. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs.India has also been witnessing a continuous fall in the active caseload. The country’s Active Caseload today stands at 4,82,071. A net decline of 3,279 is witnessed in the last 24 hours and active cases are now only 1.58% of the country's total Positive Cases. 11.53 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732766]. Click here for PDF.

1973. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

35.28 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 39,796 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload declines to 4,82,071. Active cases constitute 1.58% of total cases. 2,97,00,430 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 42,352 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 9.10 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732724]. Click here for PDF.

July 04, 2021

1972. India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses 35 Cr mark - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 35 crore yesterday. A total of 35,12,21,306 vaccine doses have been administered through 46,04,925 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 63,87,849 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 9.48 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732583]. Click here for PDF.

1971. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

35.12 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 43,071 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload declines to 4,85,350. Active cases constitute 1.59% of total cases. 2,96,58,078 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 52,299 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 9.15 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732581]. Click here for PDF.

July 03, 2021

1970. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, there is progressive decline in COVID cases in all the 8 North Eastern States - Ministry of Development of North-East Region

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh today said that there is progressive decline in COVID cases in all the North Eastern States except Meghalaya. 4.47 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732509]. Click here for PDF.

1969. India’s COVID19 Vaccination Coverage increases to 34.46 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crossed the landmark of 34 crore yesterday. A total of 34,46,11,291 vaccine doses have been administered through 45,60,088 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 43,99,298 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.38 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732463]. Click here for PDF.

1968. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

34.46 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 44,111 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload declines to 4,95,533; less than 5 lakh after 97 days. Active cases constitute 1.62% of total cases. 2,96,05,779 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 57,477 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 9.19 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732441]. Click here for PDF.

July 02, 2021

1967. Both pregnant woman and child can be saved by COVID-19 Vaccine: Dr. N.K. Arora. “The COVID19 Vaccine is safe for both” - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Dr. N.K. Arora, Chairperson of the COVID-19 Working Group of the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) spoke to DD News, on the vaccination guidelines for pregnant women, issued by the Health Ministry today

A Question of the Safety of Two Lives

Dr. N K Arora informed that the increased mortality of pregnant women during the second wave of COVID-19 has led to this decision. "During the second wave, it was seen that mortality rates of pregnant women infected by COVID-19 had increased by two to three times, in comparison to the first wave. Under such a situation, it was felt that pregnant women should also become beneficiaries of the COVID-19 vaccine. In case of pregnant women, it involves the safety of two lives - the mother and the child in her womb. Hence, the country has decided to vaccinate pregnant women." 6.33 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732327]. Click here for PDF.

1966. Operational Guidance for COVID-19 Vaccination of Pregnant Women - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Background: COVID-19 infection during pregnancy may result in rapid deterioration of health of pregnant women and could also affect the fetus. Experts are of the view that the benefits of vaccination to the pregnant women outweigh its potential risks. Based on the recommendations from National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), MoHFW has approved vaccination of pregnant women against COVID-19 with the condition that the pregnant women may be informed about the risks of exposure to COVID-19 infection along with the risks and benefits associated with the COVID-19 vaccines available in the country. Based on the information provided, a pregnant woman will have the choice to take the vaccination. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF.

1965. Pregnant Women now eligible for COVID-19 Vaccination - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Based on recommendations from National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI), the Union Ministry of Health and family Welfare (MoHFW) today approved the vaccination of pregnant women against COVID-19. The decision empowers pregnant women to make an informed choice on taking the COVID vaccination.  The decision has been communicated to all the States/ UTs to implement it under the ongoing National COVID Vaccination Program. 5.55 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732312]. Click here for PDF.

1964. Vice President calls for fast-tracking of genome sequencing of new COVID-19 variants to speed up vaccine, drug development - Vice President's Secretariat

The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today called for fast-tracking of genome sequencing of new COVID-19 variants to speed up finding suitable vaccines and drugs.

The Vice President visited CCMB’s LaCONES (Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species) facility soon after his arrival in Hyderabad. He witnessed a presentation by Scientist-in-charge of LaCONES, Dr. Karthikeyan Vasudevan and visited National Wildlife Genetic Resource Bank, Assisted Reproduction Lab and animal cages at the facility. 2.10 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732219]. Click here for PDF.

1963. Centre rushes teams to 6 States for COVID-19 control and containment measures - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Government has been leading the fight against the global pandemic with a ‘Whole of Government’ and ‘Whole of Society’ approach. As an ongoing effort to strengthen efforts of various State/UT Governments for COVID management, the Central Government has been deputing Central teams from time to time to visit various States/UTs. These teams interact with the State/UT authorities and get a first-hand understanding of the challenges and issues being faced by them so as to strengthen their ongoing activities and remove bottlenecks, if any. 11.32 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732169]. Click here for PDF.

1962. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

34 Cr. Vaccine Doses (34,00,76,232) administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 46,617 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload declines to 5,09,637. Active cases constitute 1.67% of total cases. 2,95,48,302 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 59,384 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 9.27 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1732132]. Click here for PDF.

July 01, 2021

1961. COVID19 Vaccination: Myth vs. Facts - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s National COVID Vaccination Program is built on scientific and epidemiological evidence, WHO guidelines and global best practices. It is anchored in systematic end-to-end planning and is implemented through effective and efficient participation of States/UTs and the people at large. Government of India’s commitment to the vaccination program has been unwavering and proactive from the beginning. 4.41 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1731931]. Click here for PDF.

1960. PM addresses doctors on National Doctors’ Day. Pays tribute to the services and sacrifices of doctors during pandemic - Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the doctor community on Doctors’ Day today. He said this day, celebrated in the memory of Doctor BC Roy, is the symbol of the highest ideals of our medical fraternity. He thanked the Doctors on behalf of 130 crore Indians for their services during the difficult times in last one and half years of the pandemic. He was addressing an event organized by Indian Medical Association via video conference today. 3.37 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1731904]. Click here for PDF.

1959. Vice President stresses the need to address vaccine hesitancy - Vice President's Secretariat

The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu today emphasized the need to educate people on the importance of covid-19 vaccination and urged all stakeholders to work collectively to achieve the target of full vaccination by year end. 12.04 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1731825]. Click here for PDF.

1958. India’s COVID19 Vaccination Coverage increases to 33.57 cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s cumulative vaccination coverage exceeded 33.57 crore yesterday. A total of 33,57,16,019vaccine doses have been administered through 44,75,791 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 27,60,345 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours. 10.16 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1731792]. Click here for PDF.

1957. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

33.57 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India reports 48,786 new cases in last 24 hours. India's Active Caseload declines to 5,23,257. Active cases constitute 1.72% of total cases. 2,94,88,918 Total Recoveries across the country so far. 61,588 patients recovered during last 24 hours. 9.12 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1731781]. Click here for PDF.

 

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