COVID-19 updates from India and the World | |
| COVID-19 State-wise Status - March 2022 Source: MoHFW, Government of India | WHO Global Situation Reports on COVID-19 - March 2022. 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 - March 2022. Source: World Health Organization |
| PIB Daily Bulletin on COVID19 - March 2022 Source: PIB, Government of India | The WHO's India Updates on COVID-19 - March 2022 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 |
PIB Press Releases – COVID-19 for the year 2022 | |
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Press Releases in March
March 31, 2022
1566. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
184.06 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,307. 9.00 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1811743]. Click here for PDF.
March 30, 2022
1565. More than 15.95 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16 January 2021. 9.14 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1811167]. Click here for PDF.
March 29, 2022
1564. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 183.53 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 183.53 Cr (1,83,53,90,499) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,18,49,698 sessions. 9.46 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1810759]. Click here for PDF.
March 28, 2022
1563. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
183.26 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,859. Active cases stand at 0.04%. Recovery Rate currently at 98.75%. 1,567 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,24,83,829. 8.53 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1810328]. Click here for PDF.
March 27, 2022
1562. More than 16.18 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16 January 2021. 9.13 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1810116]. Click here for PDF.
March 26, 2022
1561. Over 1.07 Cr vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 182.87 Cr (1,82,87,68,476) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,16,75,657 sessions. 9.24 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1809900]. Click here for PDF.
March 25, 2022
1560. More than 90 lakh vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 182.55 Cr (1,82,55,75,126) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,16,22,613 sessions. 9.27 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1809452]. Click here for PDF.
March 24, 2022
1559. More than 16.68 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16 January 2021. 9.15 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1808956]. Click here for PDF.
March 23, 2022
1558. WELFARE OF CHILDREN WHO LOST PARENTS/GUARDIANS DURING COVID-19 - Ministry of Women and Child Development
The Hon'ble Prime Minister has announced PM CARES for Children scheme to support children who have lost both parents or surviving parent or legal guardian or adoptive parents due to COVID-19 pandemic. 3.59 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1808696]. Click here for PDF.
1557. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
181.89 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 23,087. Active cases stand at 0.05%. 9.18 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1808444]. Click here for PDF.
March 22, 2022
1556. More than 34 lakh vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 181.56 Cr (1,81,56,01,944) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,14,38,677 sessions. 9.10 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1807957]. Click here for PDF.
March 21, 2022
1555. Guidelines for Covid-19 Vaccination of Children Between 12-14 Years of Age - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Guidelines for Covid-19 Vaccination of Children Between 12-14 Years of Age. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF.
1554. 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. 8.53 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1807477]. Click here for PDF.
March 20, 2022
1553. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
181.21 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 26,240. Active cases stand at 0.06%. 8.55 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1807355]. Click here for PDF.
March 19, 2022
1552. COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 428 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 181.19 Crore (1,81,19,31,011) today. More than 13 lakh (13,63,853) Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. 8.55 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1807334]. Click here for PDF.
March 18, 2022
1551. 2,528 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 180.97Cr (1,80,97,94,588) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,12,97,331sessions. 9.11 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1807088]. Click here for PDF.
March 17, 2022
1550. More than 17.32 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. 9.03 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1806790]. Click here for PDF.
March 16, 2022
1549. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
180.60 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 32,811. Active cases stand at 0.08%. 9.08 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1806391]. Click here for PDF.
March 15, 2022
1548. COVID19 Vaccination for 12-14 yrs cohort to begin from tomorrow, National Vaccination Day, in all States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family
Free of cost COVID19 vaccination for all beneficiaries of 12-14 age group will begin from tomorrow (16 March 2022), National Vaccination Day, at all Government COVID Vaccination Centers. The COVID19 vaccine to be administered would be Corbevax manufactured by Biological E. Limited, Hyderabad. This can be through online registration (beginning 9 am on 16 March 2022) or through onsite walk-in. 1.28 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1806104]. Click here for PDF.
1547. 2,568 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
In a positive development, India’s Active Caseload has declined to 33,917. Active cases now constitute 0.08% of the country's total Positive Cases. 9.49 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1806021]. Click here for PDF.
March 14, 2022
1546. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
180.19 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 36,168. Active cases stand at 0.08%. Recovery Rate currently at 98.72%. 4,377 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,24,41,449. 9.15 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1805614]. Click here for PDF.
March 13, 2022
1545. More than 17.42 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. 9.12 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1805461]. Click here for PDF.
March 12, 2022
1544. 3,614 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of more than 18.18lakh Doses (18,18,511) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 179.91Cr (1,79,91,57,486) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. 10.28 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1805270]. Click here for PDF.
March 11, 2022
1543. 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. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21 June 2021. 9.11 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1804944]. Click here for PDF.
March 10, 2022
1542. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 179.53 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of more than 18.23 lakh Doses (18,23,329) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 179.53 C (1,79,53,95,649) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. 9.17 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1804637]. Click here for PDF.
March 09, 2022
1541. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
179.33 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 46,962. Active cases stand at 0.11%. Recovery Rate currently at 98.69%. 9.08 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1804193]. Click here for PDF.
March 08, 2022
1540. More than 21.34 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of more than 21.34 lakh Doses (21,34,463) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 179.13 C (1,79,13,41,295) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. 9.26 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1803771]. Click here for PDF.
March 07, 2022
1539. More than 15.58 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. 9.45 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1803459]. Click here for PDF.
March 06, 2022
1538. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
178.83cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at59,442. Active cases standat 0.14%. Recovery Rate currently at 98.66%. 9.28 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1803268]. Click here for PDF.
March 05, 2022
1537. India's Active Caseload currently stands at 63,878 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of more than 24.62lakh Doses (24,62,562) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 178.55Cr (1,78,55,66,940) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. 9.53 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1803103]. Click here for PDF.
March 04, 2022
1536. More than 15.49 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=1802814]. Click here for PDF.
March 03, 2022
1535. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
178.02 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 77,152. Active cases stand at 0.18%. 9.00 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1802479]. Click here for PDF.
March 02, 2022
1534. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 177.79 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of more than 8 lakh Doses (8,55,862) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 177.79 Cr (1,77,79,92,977) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. 9.40 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1802214]. Click here for PDF.
March 01, 2022
1533. Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.59% - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
With the administration of more than 18 lakh Doses (18,22,513) vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 177.70 Cr (1,77,70,25,914) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. 9.36 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1801977]. Click here for PDF.
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