COVID-19 updates from India and the World | |
| COVID-19 State-wise Status - December 2021 Source: MoHFW, Government of India | WHO Global Situation Reports on COVID-19 - December 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 - December 2021. Source: World Health Organization |
| PIB Daily Bulletin on COVID19 - December 2021 Source: PIB, Government of India | The WHO's India Updates on COVID-19 - December 2021. Source: World Health Organization - India |
| Daily Updates from Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi (ICMR) [External Link] Source: ICMR, New Delhi | Find answers about Coronavirus. [External Link] Source: Federal Emergency Management Agency |
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Press Releases in December
December 31, 2021
1448. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 144.54 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 66,65,290 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 144.54 Cr (1,44,54,16,714) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,54,27,550 sessions. 9.51 am. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1786467]. Click here for PDF .
December 30, 2021
1447. More than 16.93 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. 9.26 am. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1786212]. Click here for PDF .
December 29, 2021
1446. Department of Biotechnology Mission COVID Suraksha Supported Biological E Limited Novel COVID-19 vaccine candidate – CORBEVAXTM receives DCGI approval for Emergency Use Authorization - Ministry of Science & Technology
India’s first indigenously developed Receptor Binding Domain (RBD) protein sub-unit vaccine for COVID-19, CORBEVAX, developed by Biological E Limited, has received the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) approval for Emergency Use Authorization (EUA). 7.00 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1786152]. Click here for PDF .
1445. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
143.15 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 77,002. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.22%; Lowest since March 2020. 9.26 am. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1785957]. Click here for PDF .
December 28, 2021
1444. Union Health Ministry engages with States/UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 yrs and Precautionary dose for identified vulnerable categories - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Secretary, Shri Rajesh Bhushan, chaired a workshop through video conference (VC) today with all States and UTs to review the rollout of vaccination for the age group 15-18 and Precautionary 3rd dose for vulnerable categories; Healthcare workers (HCW), Frontline workers (FLW), and those in the 60+ age group who have comorbidity. 4.27 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1785824]. Click here for PDF .
1443. More than 72 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 72,87,547 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 142.47 Cr (1,42,46,81,736) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,51,91,424 sessions. 9.44 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1785694]. Click here for PDF .
December 27, 2021
1442. Guidelines for COVID-19 Vaccination of Children between 15 to 18 years and Precaution Dose to HCWs, FLWs & 60+ population with co-morbidities - 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. Anchored in systematic end-toend planning, it is implemented through effective and efficient participation of States/UTs and the people at large. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .
1441. Center reviews Public Health Response Measures and Vaccination Status with five Poll Bound States - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan held a high level meeting with the five poll bound states of Uttarakhand, Goa, Manipur, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab to review the public health response measures for containment and management of COVID19, and the vaccination status in these states. 9.20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1785658]. Click here for PDF .
1440. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
141.70 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 75,841. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.22%; Lowest since March 2020. 9.26 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1785406]. Click here for PDF .
December 26, 2021
1439. More than 17.90 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. 9.41 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1785230]. Click here for PDF .
December 25, 2021
1438. COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 344 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has achieved 141.32 Crore (141,32,78,598) today. More than 29 lakh (29,11,533) 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. 8.16 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1785187]. Click here for PDF .
December 24, 2021
1437. Clinical Guidance for Management of Adult Covid-19 Patients - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Mild disease : Upper respiratory tract symptoms (&/or fever) WITHOUT shortness of breath or hypoxia - Home Isolation & Care.
Moderate disease : Any one of: 1. Respiratory rate > 24/min, breathlessness 2. SpO2: 90% to < 93% on room air - ADMIT IN WARD.
Severe diseas e: Any one of: 1. Respiratory rate >30/min, breathlessness 2. SpO2 < 90% on room air - ADMIT IN ICU. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .
1436. India's Active Caseload currently stands at 77,516 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 57,44,652 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 140.31 Cr (1,40,31,63,063) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,48,79,511 sessions. 10.00 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1784723]. Click here for PDF .
December 23, 2021
1435. PM chairs high-level meeting to review Status of Covid-19, Omicron & preparedness of Health Systems across the country - Prime Minister's Office
PM Shri Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting today to review the status of Covid-19 and Omicron, the new Variant of Concern (VOC), public health response measures for containment and management of COVID19, strengthening of health infrastructure including availability of drugs, oxygen cylinders and concentrators, ventilators, PSA plants, ICU/oxygen supported beds, human resources, IT interventions and status of vaccination. 9.37 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1784695]. Click here for PDF .
1434. States advised to be vigilant and Monitor Case Positivity, Doubling Rate, Clusters of New Cases across Districts - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Centre has advised States and UTs to not let their guard down and maintain their preparedness for fighting COVID19 (and its variants) in view of the new variant Omicron (designated as a Variant of Concern by WHO on 26 November 2021). 3.04 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1784559]. Click here for PDF .
1433. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
139.70cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 78,291. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.23%; Lowest since March 2020. 9.23 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1784475]. Click here for PDF .
December 22, 2021
1432. “Government of India has sanctioned more than 1500 Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) oxygen generation plants; 1463 have been commissioned” - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Taking cognisance of the role of medical oxygen as a life-saving public health commodity and the need for capacity building of healthcare workers in handling of medical oxygen, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfareinaugurated the National Oxygen Stewardship Program of the Union Health Ministry, at AIIMS New Delhi today. 12.00 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1784112]. Click here for PDF .
1431. 6,317 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 57,05,039 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 138.96 Cr (1,38,95,90,670) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,47,11,227sessions. 9.54 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1784072]. Click here for PDF .
December 21, 2021
1430. Steps taken to Ensure Access to Testing, Treatment and Vaccines - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Under National COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, COVID-19 vaccine is available free of cost for all citizens aged 18 years and above irrespective of their socio-economic status at all Government COVID-19 Vaccination Centres (CVCs). 3.06 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1783810]. Click here for PDF .
1429. More than 146.42 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 nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. 10.49 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1783718]. Click here for PDF .
December 20, 2021
1428. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
137.67 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 82,267; lowest in 572 days. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.24%; Lowest since March 2020. Recovery Rate currently at 98.39%; Highest since March 2020. 8,077 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,41,87,017. 6,563 new cases in the last 24 hours. 9.27 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1783302]. Click here for PDF .
December 19, 2021
1427. More than 76 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 76,54,466 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 137.46 Cr (1,37,46,13,252) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,44,53,135 sessions. 9.40 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1783148]. Click here for PDF .
December 18, 2021
1426. More than 17.21 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. 9.52 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1782914]. Click here for PDF .
December 17, 2021
1425. India's Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 135.99 Cr- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 70,46,805 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 135.99 Cr (1,35,99,96,267) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,42,79,769 sessions. 9.40 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1782505]. Click here for PDF .
December 16, 2021
1424. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
135.25 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 87,245. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.25%; Lowest since March 2020. Recovery Rate currently at 98.38%; Highest since March 2020. 7,948 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,41,54,879. 9.17 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1782042]. Click here for PDF .
December 15, 2021
1423. Centre reviews Commissioning, Installation & Functional Status of Oxygen supply Equipments Supplied by it to the States/UTs- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Medical oxygen is an essential public health commodity andits uninterrupted supply in sufficient quantity is of critical importance to tackle the pandemic. This was underlined by Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary as he addressed the meeting with States and UTs to review the status and their preparedness regarding Medical Oxygen devices and systems (PSA Plants, LMO Plants, Oxygen Concentrators, Medical Gas Pipeline System), through a video conference today. 3.57 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1781722]. Click here for PDF .
1422. More than 140.47 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 nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16 January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 9.30 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1781573]. Click here for PDF .
December 14, 2021
1421. Update on Availability of Ventilators across the country- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
In order to ensure availability of Ventilators across the country for management of COVID-19 pandemic, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare ordered procurement of Ventilators centrally for supplying to the States/UTs based on the demand received from the States/UTs. The number of ventilators provided to State/UT is annexed at annexure. 2.17 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1781271]. Click here for PDF .
1420. Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
ChAdOx1 nCoV- 19 Corona Virus Vaccine (Recombinant) (COVISHIELD) is manufactured by M/s Serum Institute of India Pvt., Ltd., Pune, while the Whole Virion Inactivated Corona Virus Vaccine (COVAXIN) is manufactured by M/s Bharat Biotech International Limited, Hyderabad. 2.15 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1781267]. Click here for PDF .
1419. 5,784 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 66,98,601 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 133.88 Cr (1,33,88,12,577) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,40,27,706 sessions. 10.05 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1781176]. Click here for PDF .
December 13, 2021
1418. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
133.17 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 91,456; lowest in 561 days. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.26%; Lowest since March 2020. Recovery Rate currently at 98.37%; Highest since March 2020. 9.30 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1780753]. Click here for PDF .
December 12, 2021
1417. More than 17.93 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 16th January 2021. 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. 9.14 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1780590]. Click here for PDF .
December 11, 2021
1416. India's Active Caseload (93,277) is lowest in 559 days- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 76,36,569 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 131.99 Cr (1,31,99,92,482) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,37,65,868 sessions. 9.47 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1780385]. Click here for PDF .
December 10, 2021
1415. Steps Undertaken for the Wellbeing of COVID Warriors- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has taken a number of steps to improve wellbeing of healthcare workers managing COVID-19. Few of the actions taken in this regard include: With the launch of COVID-19 vaccination initiative on 16th January 2021, Healthcare workers were identified as one of the first priority group. State Governments/ UT administrations have been repeatedly urged to ensure that the medical professionals engaged in Covid related work are suitably vaccinated. 4.36 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1780152]. Click here for PDF .
1414. Financial Assistance to Combat COVID Pandemic- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Government of India is supporting States in their endeavor to manage COVID-19 since the beginning of pandemic. Requisite support is provided to States/UTs to enhance preparedness and response capacities against COVID-19 and other public health emergencies. 4.29 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1780144]. Click here for PDF .
1413. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
131.18 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 94,943. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.27%; Lowest since March 2020. Recovery Rate currently at 98.36%; Highest since March 2020. 7,678 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,41,05,066. 9.35 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1779946]. Click here for PDF .
December 09, 2021
1412. Centre reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19 in the light of emergence of OMICRON and Progress of Vaccination with States/UT- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The five-fold strategy of Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate-adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) was highlighted as the mainstay of public health response strategy for effective and timely control and management of COVID19 and its variants by Union Health Secretary Shri Rajesh Bhushan as he reviewed the public health preparedness to the Omicron variant of COVID-19 and progress of vaccination with Health Secretaries and NHM MDs of States and UTs, through video conference (VC) today. Dr Balram Bhargava, DG (ICMR) and Secy (DHR) as well as Dr Rajesh Gokhale, Secretary, DBT were also present. 2.08 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1779661]. Click here for PDF .
1411. More than 80 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 80,86,910 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 130.39 Cr (1,30,39,32,286) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,35,89,181sessions. 9.40 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1779568]. Click here for PDF .
December 08, 2021
1410. More than 139 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 nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16 January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 9.16 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1779090]. Click here for PDF .
December 07, 2021
1409. Vaccination Program for Children and Under-18 Population- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid (NEGVAC) and National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) are deliberating and considering scientific evidences related to vaccination of beneficiaries aged less than 18 years. 3.51 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1778842]. Click here for PDF .
1408. Inclusion of Diseases like Covid-19 and Dengue under AB-PMJAY- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Treatment of diseases like COVID-19 and dengue is included under Ayushman Bharat –Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). Details of specific Health Benefit Packages for COVID-19 and dengue are at Annexure-I. State-wise details of COVID-19 testing and treatment under AB-PMJAY are at Annexure-II. 3.50 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1778839]. Click here for PDF .
1407. Measures Taken to Minimize Threat of Any Resurgence of Covid-19 Pandemic- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Government of India continues to keep a close watch over COVID-19 situation in the country by strict observance of fivefold strategy of test-track-treat, Covid Appropriate behaviour and vaccination against COVID-19 to prevent and mitigate the impact of any resurgence of COVID-19 trajectory in the country. 3.48 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1778832]. Click here for PDF .
1406. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
128.76 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 95,014; lowest in 554 days .Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.27%; Lowest since March 2020. 9.18 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1778679]. Click here for PDF .
December 06, 2021
1405. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 127.93 Cr- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 24,55,911 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 127.93 Cr (1,27,93,09,669) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,32,86,429 sessions. 9.48 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1778331]. Click here for PDF .
December 05, 2021
1404. More than 21.13 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. 9.27 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1778147]. Click here for PDF .
December 04, 2021
1403. COVID-19 UPDATE- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
126.53 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 99,974. Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.29%; Lowest since March 2020. Recovery Rate currently at 98.35%. 8,190 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,40,53,856. 10.12 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1777911]. Click here for PDF .
December 03, 2021
1402. FAQs on SARS-CoV-2 Variant-Omicron- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
What is Omicron and what makes it a variant of concern (VoC)?
It is a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 that has recently been reported from South Africa on 24th November 2021 called as B.1.1.529 or Omicron (based on Greek alphabets like alpha, beta, delta etc). This variant has shown a very large number of mutations, especially more than 30 on the viral spike protein, which is the key target of the immune response. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here forPDF .
1401. More than 138 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply (free of cost) 75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccinemanufacturers in the country to States and UTs. 9.10 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1777497]. Click here for PDF .
December 02, 2021
1400. No vaccine should get expired, both in Govt. and Private facilities; Available vaccines to be consumed timely- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The 'Har Ghar Dastak' nation-wide COVID-19 vaccination campaign has resulted in a hike of 5.9% in the 1st dose coverage (till 30 th Nov), and an appreciable jump of 11.7% in 2nd dose COVID-19 vaccination coverage during the campaign. This was stated by Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary as he reviewed the status and progress under "Har GharDastak" campaign with Health Secretaries and NHM MDs of States and UTs, through video conference (VC), today. 1.52 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1777164]. Click here for PDF .
1399. More than 80.35 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of 80,35,261 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 124.96 Cr (1,24,96,19,515) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 1,29,79,828sessions. 9.19 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1777086]. Click here for PDF .
December 01, 2021
1398. More than 24.16 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. 9.31 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1776653]. Click here for PDF .
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