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COVID-19 Compendium (March 2022): Official Information on COVID-19 Released by India and the WHO [HTML and PDF]

Mar 31, 2022 17:57 IST

Updated: Apr 01, 2022 12:13 IST
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A teacher greets students after schools reopened for children attending standards I to V as part of the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in Ranchi on March 7, 2022. Photo: PTI

An up-to-date compilation of more than 1,500 official statements by the Government of India from January 17, 2020. Links to articles published by The Hindu Centre for Politics and Public Policy on COVID-19, daily State-wise Status by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, all-India SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Testing Status by the Indian Council of Medical Research, and the WHO's 'Global Situation Reports' and 'India Updates' are also provided on this page.

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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COVID-19: Month-wise Press Releases for the Year :- 2020 and 2021

    Related Articles on COVID-19 published by The Hindu Centre

    External Links on COVID-19

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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 forPDF .

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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