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COVID-19 State-wise Status - November 2021 Source: MoHFW, Government of India | WHO: Weekly Operational Update on COVID-19 - November 2021 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 - November 2021 Source: World Health Organization |
PIB Daily Bulletin on COVID19 - November 2021 Source: PIB, Government of India | The WHO's India Updates on COVID-19 - November 2021 Source: World Health Organization - India |
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Press Releases in November
November 30, 2021
1397. Out of Pocket Expenditure for Covid-19 Treatment- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
National Health Authority has been providing necessary support to States/UTs for ensuring free COVID-19 testing and treatment to all eligible beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana (AB-PMJAY).Public Health being a State subject, response to COVID-19 pandemic is primarily directed by State Governments. 6.18 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1776543]. Click here for PDF .
1396. Covid-19 Vaccination for Children- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Interim Phase II/III clinical trial data of COVAXIN on Healthy Volunteers aged 2 to 18 years submitted by M/s Bharat Biotech was deliberated in the meeting of Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on 26.08.2021 & 11.10.2021. The committee recommended for grant of market authorization for age group of 2 to 18 years for Restricted Use in Emergency Situation subject to various conditions. This recommendation is being examined and additional information has been requested at the level of Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). 6.10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1776531]. Click here forPDF .
1395. Centre reviews Public Health Preparedness with States/UTs in view of new COVID19 Variant (OMICRON) reported by WHO- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Secretary, Shri Rajesh Bhushan chaired a high-level meeting with States/UTs to review COVID-19 public health response measures and preparedness amid reports of Omicron variant of COVID19 across various countries, here today in the presence of Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog. 2.03 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1776404]. Click here for PDF .
1394. Effectiveness of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (COVISHIELD) vaccine against the delta variant of SARS-CoV-2 in India- Ministry of Science & Technology
SARS-CoV-2 has affected more than 200 million people causing more than 5 million deaths worldwide as per the WHO statistics. The rise in mutant variants of SARS-CoV-2 virus has led to concerns regarding vaccine effectiveness. Delta (B.1.617.2) variant is the predominant strain in India. The vaccination programme in India is driven largely by the Covishield vaccine (ChAdOx1 nCoV-19). 12.20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1776385]. Click here for PDF .
1393. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 123.25 Cr- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 78,80,545 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 123.25 Cr (1,23,25,02,767) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,28,09,178 sessions. 10.01 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1776338]. Click here for PDF .
November 29, 2021
1392. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
122.41 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. Recovery Rate currently at 98.34%; Highest since March 2020. 9,905 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,40,08,183. 8,309 new cases in the last 24 hours. 9.14 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1775967]. Click here for PDF .
November 28, 2021
1391. Guidelines for International Arrivals - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Introduction : The global trajectory of COVID-19 pandemic continues to decline with certain regional variations. The need to monitor the continuously changing nature of virus and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) must still remain in focus. The existing guidelines for international arrivals in India have been formulated taking a risk-based approach. The existing guidelines have been revised in view of reporting of a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 (B.1.1.529; named Omicron) which has been now classified as Variant of Concern by the World Health Organization. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .
1390. List of Countries from where travellers would need to follow additional measures on arrival in India, including post-arrival testing (Countries at-risk) - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Countries in Europe including The United Kingdom, South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Singapore, Hong Kong, Israel. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here forPDF .
1389. Algorithm: Guidelines for International Arrivals (Dated 28th November 2021) : International Arrivals - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Mandatory filling up of Self-Declaration Form (SDF) and uploading of negative RT-PCR test report* for all International travelers. Airlines to ensure availability of negative RT-PCR report before allowing the travelers to board. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .
1388. More than 82.86 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 82,86,058 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 121.94 Cr (1,21,94,71,134) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,26,30,392 sessions. 9.41 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1775748]. Click here for PDF .
November 27, 2021
1387. India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 121.06 Cr- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 73,58,017 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 121.06 Cr (1,21,06,58,262) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,25,40,268 sessions. 9.47 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1775492]. Click here for PDF .
November 26, 2021
1386. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
120.27 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. Recovery Rate currently at 98.33%; Highest since March 2020. 9,868 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,39,77,830. 10,549 new cases in the last 24 hours. India's Active caseload stands at 1,10,133. 9.42 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1775199]. Click here for PDF .
November 25, 2021
1385. 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 COVID19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16 th January 2021. 9.31 a.m. IST . Read more.. . [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1774886]. Click here for PDF .
November 24, 2021
1384. Recovery Rate currently at 98.33%- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 76,58,203 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 118.44 Cr (1,18,44,23,573) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,22,71,257sessions. 9.25 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1774451]. Click here for PDF .
November 23, 2021
1383. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
117.63 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive Recovery. Rate currently at 98.32%; Highest since March 2020. 12,202 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,39,46,749. 7,579 new cases in the last 24 hours; lowest in 543 days. 9.15 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1774115]. Click here for PDF .
November 22, 2021
1382. Nearly 33 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 32,99,337 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 116.87 Cr (1,16,87,28,385) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,20,77,324 sessions. 9.33 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1773853]. Click here for PDF .
November 21, 2021
1381. 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. 9.54 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1773635]. Click here for PDF .
November 20, 2021
1380. India's Active Caseload stands at 1,26,620- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 72,94,864 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 115.23 Cr (1,15,23,49,358) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,18,39,293 sessions. 9.50 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1773137]. Click here for PDF .
1379. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
115.23 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 9.34 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1773132]. Click here for PDF .
November 19, 2021
1378. More than 22.66 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. 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. 9.57 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1773139]. Click here for PDF .
November 18, 2021
1377. Weekly Positivity Rate (0.94%) less than 2% for last 55 days- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 73,44,739 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 114.46 Cr (1,14,46,32,851) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,17,53,091sessions. 9.44 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1772815]. Click here for PDF .
1376. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovery Rate currently at 98.28%; Highest since March 2020. 9.19 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1772799]. Click here for PDF .
November 17, 2021
1375. Number of Fully Vaccinated individuals surpasses the Partially Vaccinated eligible population for the first time: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
"The number of the fully vaccinated individuals has surpassed the partially vaccinated eligible population for the first time in the country. This feat has been made possible due to the Hon. Prime Minister’s vision of 'Jan-Bhagidari' and "Whole of Government Approach", people’s faith and confidence in the Government, and the ongoing 'Har Ghar Dastak' campaign which has seen tremendous response from various parts of the country". 1.42 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1772536]. Click here for PDF .
1374. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
113.68 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 9.13 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1772444]. Click here for PDF .
November 16, 2021
1373. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 112.97 Cr- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 59,75,469 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 112.97 Cr (1,12,97,84,045) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,16,00,209 sessions. 9.32 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1772187]. Click here for PDF .
November 15, 2021
1372. Weekly Positivity Rate (0.99%) less than 2% for last 52 days- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 30,20,119 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 112.34 Cr (1,12,34,30,478) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,15,01,243sessions. 9.32 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1771800]. Click here for PDF .
November 14, 2021
1371. India's Active Caseload (1,35,918) is lowest in 522 days- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 57,43,840 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 112.01 Cr (1,12,01,03,225) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,14,65,001 sessions. 9.34 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1771575]. Click here for PDF .
November 13, 2021
1370. 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 9.34 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1771366]. Click here for PDF .
November 12, 2021
1369. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
110.79 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 12,516 new cases in the last 24 hours. Recovery Rate currently at 98.26%; Highest since March 2020. 13,155 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,38,14,080. 9.23 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1771077]. Click here for PDF .
November 11, 2021
1368. Guidelines for International Arrivals (in supersession of all guidelines issued on the subject on and after 20th October 2021)- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Introduction: The global trajectory of COVID-19 pandemic continues to decline with certain regional variations. The need to monitor the continuously changing nature of virus and evolution of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern (VOCs) must still remain in focus. The existing guidelines (issued on 17th February 2021 with subsequent addendums) for international arrivals in India have been formulated taking a risk-based approach. In view increasing vaccination coverage across the globe and the changing nature of the pandemic, the existing guidelines for international arrivals in India have been reviewed. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .
1367. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage crosses the landmark of 110 Cr- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 57,54,817 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the landmark of 110 Cr (1,10,23,34,225) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,12,38,854 sessions. 9.51 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1770816]. Click here for PDF .
November 10, 2021
1366. India's Active Caseload (1,39,683) is lowest in 264 days- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 52,69,137 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 109.63 Cr (1,09,63,59,208) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,11,61,268sessions. 9.42 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1770427]. Click here for PDF .
1365. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
109.63 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 9.19 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1770423]. Click here for PDF .
November 09, 2021
1364. Reflecting worldwide acceptance of India’s Vaccines and our Vaccination process, 96 countries have agreed to Mutual Acceptance of Vaccination Certificates: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Union Government’s commitment to accelerate the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country has resulted in crossing the 100 Cr milestone in administration of doses on 21 st October, 2021. 4.24 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1770287]. Click here for PDF .
1363. More than 15.92 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 st June 2021. 9.43 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1770181]. Click here for PDF .
1362. India's Active Caseload(1,40,638) is lowest in 263 days- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 59,08,440 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 109.08 Cr (1,09,08,16,356) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,10,77,727sessions. 9.26 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1770173]. Click here for PDF .
1361. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
109.08 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 9.09 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1770161]. Click here for PDF .
November 08, 2021
1360. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
108.47 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 11,451 new cases in the last 24 hours. Recovery Rate currently at 98.24%; Highest since March 2020. 9.12 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1769929]. Click here for PDF .
November 07, 2021
1360. 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 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. 9.13 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1769806]. Click here for PDF .
November 06, 2021
1360. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 295- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 108 Crore landmark milestone (108,18,66,715) today. More than 25 lakh (25,54,917) Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight. 7.57 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1769772]. Click here for PDF .
November 05, 2021
1360. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
107.70 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 12,729 new cases in the last 24 hours. Recovery Rate currently at 98.23%; Highest since March 2020. 12,165 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,37,24,959. 9.41 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1769425]. Click here for PDF .
November 04, 2021
1359. 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 10.42 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1769388]. Click here for PDF .
November 03, 2021
1358. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 107.29 Cr- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 41,16,230 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 107.29 Cr (1,07,29,66,315) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,07,96,018sessions. 9.31 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1769085]. Click here for PDF .
November 02, 2021
1357. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
106.85 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. 10,423 new cases in the last 24 hours; lowest in 259 days. Recovery Rate currently at 98.21%; Highest since March 2020. 15,021 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,36,83,581. 9.28 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1768732]. Click here for PDF .
November 01, 2021
1356. 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 new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 9.48 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1768299]. Click here for PDF .
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