COVID-19 updates from India and the World | |
| COVID-19 State-wise Status - April 2022 Source: MoHFW, Government of India | WHO Global Situation Reports on COVID-19 [External Link]. 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 - April 2022. Source: World Health Organization |
| PIB Daily Bulletin on COVID19 - April 2022. Source: PIB, Government of India | The WHO's India Updates on COVID-19 - April 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 April
April 30, 2022
1600. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 188.89 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 188.89 Cr (1,88,89,90,935) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,32,98,421 sessions. 9.34 pm. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1821456]. Click here forPDF .
April 29, 2022
1599. Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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=1821134]. Click here forPDF .
April 28, 2022
1598. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
3,303 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours. Daily positivity rate (0.66%). Weekly Positivity Rate (0.61%). 83.64 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,97,669 tests conducted in the last 24 hours. 9.09 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1820786]. Click here forPDF .
April 27, 2022
1597. 2,927 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 188.19 Cr (1,88,19,40,971) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,31,48,146 sessions. 9.15 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1820335]. Click here forPDF .
April 26, 2022
1596. More than 19.90 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. 9.18 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1820025]. Click here forPDF .
April 25, 2022
1595. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
2,541 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours. Daily positivity rate (0.84%). Weekly Positivity Rate (0.54%). 83.50 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,02,115 tests conducted in the last 24 hours. 9.18 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1819676]. Click here forPDF .
April 24, 2022
1594. Over 2.65Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 187.67 Cr (1,87,67,20,318) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,30,29,745sessions. 9.36 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1819461]. Click here forPDF .
April 23, 2022
1593. COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 463 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 187.65Crore (1,87,65,28,965) today. More than 17lakh (17,15,674) 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. 8.09 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1819397]. Click here forPDF .
April 22, 2022
1592. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
187.26 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,241. Active cases stand at 0.03%. 9.44 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1818878]. Click here forPDF .
April 21, 2022
1591. 2,380 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 187.07 Cr (1,87,07,08,111) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,28,80,254 sessions. 9.52 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1818550]. Click here forPDF .
April 20, 2022
1590. Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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. 9.20 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1818215]. Click here forPDF .
April 19, 2022
1589. Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19 - Ministry of Science & Technology
Researchers have developed a plasma-based disinfectant generated with the help of cold atmospheric pressure plasma (CAP) which could act as a green decontaminant for COVID 19.
The COVID 19 pandemic had brought forth the urgent need for decontaminants that can limit the spread of infectious diseases through contact. However, most decontaminants consisted of chemicals which are hazardous for the environment. This encouraged researchers to work towards greener alternatives. 5.31 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1818089]. Click here forPDF .
1588. “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package: Insurance Scheme for Health Workers fighting COVID-19” extended for a further period of 180 days - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP), insurance scheme for Health Care Workers Fighting COVID-19’ has been extended for a further period of 180 days from 19 April, 2022. It has been decided to extend the policy so as to continue to provide the safety net to the dependents of health workers who are deputed to take care of COVID-19 patients. 1.35 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1817977]. Click here forPDF .
April 18, 2022
1587. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
186.54 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 11,542. 9.32 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1817639]. Click here forPDF .
April 17, 2022
1586. Over 2.42Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 2.42 Cr (2,42,97,421) adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 9.22 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1817465]. Click here forPDF .
April 16, 2022
1585. More than 20.60 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. 9.11 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1817203]. Click here forPDF .
April 15, 2022
1584. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
186.30cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at11,191. 9.14 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1816925]. Click here forPDF .
April 14, 2022
1583. COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 454 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 186.29 Crore (1,86,29,33,775) today. More than 5 lakh (5,56,637) Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. More than 2.38 Crore (2,38,27,974) vaccine doses have been administered to 12-14 years age group so far. 8.48 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1816895]. Click here forPDF .
April 13, 2022
1582. India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 186.07 Cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 186.07 Cr (1,86,07,06,499) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,25,81,738 sessions. 9.46 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1816208]. Click here forPDF .
April 12, 2022
1581. More than 19.18 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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. 9.19 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1815841]. Click here forPDF .
April 11, 2022
1580. Hon’ble Supreme Court fixes timelines for filing of claims for payment of ex-gratia assistance to families of COVID-19 deceased - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Hon’ble Supreme Court vide its Order dated 24th March 2022 in the Miscellaneous Application No. 1805 of 2021 in Writ Petition (C) No. 539 of 2021 has fixed the following timelines for beneficiaries to file claims for payment of ex-gratia assistance to families of COVID-19 deceased as announced by National Disaster Management Authority. 11.26 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1815545]. Click here forPDF .
1579. Over 2.22 Cr vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 185.74 Cr (1,85,74,18,827) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,24,81,173 sessions. 9.40 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1815514]. Click here forPDF .
April 10, 2022
1578. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
185.70cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at11,132. Active cases standat 0.03%. 9.53 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1815347]. Click here forPDF .
April 09, 2022
1577. Orientation of States/UTs on Administration of Precaution Dose to 18-59 years old population at Private CVCs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
An orientation meeting of all Health Secretaries of States/UTs was held on 09th April 2022 at 10:30 am, under the chairpersonship of Secretary (H&FW), regarding precaution dose for 18-59 years old population at Private CVCs. 12.17 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1815156]. Click here for PDF .
April 08, 2022
1576. Precaution Dose to be now available to 18+ population group from 10th April, 2022, at Private Vaccination Centres - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
It has been decided that precaution dose of COVID vaccines will be made available to 18+ population group at private vaccination centres. The administration of Precaution Dose to 18+ population through Private Vaccination Centres would start from 10th April (Sunday), 2022. 3.01 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1814804]. Click here for PDF .
1575. More than 16.36 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=1814650]. Click here for PDF .
April 07, 2022
1574. India's Active caseload currently stands at 11,639 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 185.20 Cr (1,85,20,72,469) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,23,20,478 sessions. 9.27 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1814299]. Click here for PDF .
April 06, 2022
1573. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
185.04 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 11,871. Active cases stand at 0.03%. 9.16 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1813909]. Click here forPDF .
April 05, 2022
1572. 795 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 184.87 Cr (1,84,87,33,081) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,22,15,213 sessions. 9.30 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1813454]. Click here for PDF .
April 04, 2022
1571. Over 1.86 Cr vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
In a significant development, following a continuous downward trend, India’s Active Caseload (12,597) today has declined to less than 13,000 mark after 714 days. Active cases now constitute 0.03% of the country's total Positive Cases. The caseload was 12,974 Active Cases on 18 April 2020. 11.47 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1813072]. Click here for PDF .
1570. 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. 9.49 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1813036]. Click here for PDF .
April 03, 2022
1569. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
184.52 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 13,445. Active cases stand at 0.03%. 9.10 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1812621]. Click here for PDF .
April 02, 2022
1568. 1,260 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 184.52 Cr (1,84,52,44,856) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,20,93,346 sessions. 9.32 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1812625]. Click here for PDF .
April 01, 2022
1567. Over 1.72 Cr vaccine doses administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 184.31 Cr (1,84,31,89,377) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,20,52,965 sessions. 9.36 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1812191]. Click here forPDF .
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