COVID-19 Compendium (May 2022): Official Information on COVID-19 Released by India and the WHO [HTML and PDF]
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An up-to-date compilation of more than 1,600 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 - May 2022 Source: MoHFW, Government of India | WHO Monthly operational update on COVID-19 - May 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 - May 2022. Source: World Health Organization |
| PIB Daily Bulletin on COVID19 - May 2022. Source: PIB, Government of India | The WHO's India Updates on COVID-19 - May 2022 Source: World Health Organization - India |
| Daily Updates from Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi (ICMR) [External Link] Source: ICMR, New Delhi | COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions. [External Link] Source: Food and Drug Administration |
PIB Press Releases – COVID-19 for the year 2022 | |
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Press Releases in May
May 31, 2022
1632. Union Health Ministry issues Guidelines to States/UTs on Management of Monkeypox Disease - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
In view of the increasing reports of Monkeypox (MPX) cases in non-endemic countries, as part of a proactive and risk-based approach for management of Monkeypox and to ensure advance preparedness across the country, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued ‘Guidelines on Management of Monkeypox Disease’, today. 6.26 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1829816]. Click here forPDF .
GUIDELINES FOR MANAGEMENT OF MONKEYPOX DISEASE
1631. More than 15.42 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 16 January 2021. 9.16 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1829616]. Click here forPDF .
May 30, 2022
1630. 2,706 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 193.31 Cr (1,93,31,57,352) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,45,16,503 sessions. 9.35 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1829329]. Click here forPDF .
May 29, 2022
1629. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
193.28 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 17,087. Active cases stand at 0.04%. 9.39 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1829087]. Click here forPDF .
May 28, 2022
1628. COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 498 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 193.26 Crore (1,93,26,76,918) today. More than 12 lakh (12,17,432) 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. 7.59 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1829025]. Click here forPDF .
May 27, 2022
1627. More than 15.85 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. 9.23 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1828633]. Click here forPDF .
May 26, 2022
1626. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
192.82 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,414. Active cases stand at 0.04%. 9.39 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1828383]. Click here forPDF .
May 25, 2022
1625. Over 3.31 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 192.67 Cr (1,92,67,44,769) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,43,14,249 sessions. 10.15 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1828121]. Click here forPDF .
May 24, 2022
1624. 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. 9.23 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1827811]. Click here forPDF .
May 23, 2022
1623. Over 3.28 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 192.38 Cr (1,92,38,45,615) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,42,38,619 sessions. 9.27 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1827511]. Click here forPDF .
May 22, 2022
1622. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
192.28 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 14,955. 9.37 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1827299]. Click here forPDF .
May 21, 2022
1621. More than 16.67 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. 9.29 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1827096]. Click here forPDF .
May 20, 2022
1620. India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,044 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 191.96 Cr (1,91,96,32,518) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,41,17,166 sessions. 9.42 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1826800]. Click here forPDF .
May 19, 2022
1619. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
191.79 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 15,419. Active cases stand at 0.04%. 9.24 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1826537]. Click here forPDF .
May 18, 2022
1618. More than 17 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. 9.31 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1826197]. Click here forPDF .
May 17, 2022
1617. Over 3.19 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 191.48 Cr (1,91,48,94,858) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,39,87,395 sessions. 9.22 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1825913]. Click here forPDF .
May 16, 2022
1616. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
191.37cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at17,317. Active cases standat 0.04%. 9.16 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1825657]. Click here forPDF .
May 15, 2022
1615. 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. 9.27 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1825453]. Click here for PDF .
May 14, 2022
1614. Over 3.15 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 191.15 Cr (1,91,15,90,370) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,38,96,925 sessions. 9.35 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1825253]. Click here for PDF .
May 13, 2022
1613. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
190.99 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 18,604. Active cases stand at 0.04%. 9.10 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1824938]. Click here forPDF .
May 12, 2022
1612. India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,067 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 190.83 Cr (1,90,83,96,788) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,38,04,578 sessions. 9.37 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1824571]. Click here forPDF .
May 11, 2022
1611. More than 18.01 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. 9.56 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1824306]. Click here forPDF .
May 10, 2022
1610. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
190.50 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,637. Active cases stand at 0.05%. Recovery Rate currently at 98.74%. 9.08 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1824017]. Click here forPDF .
May 09, 2022
1609. Over 3.05 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 190.34 Cr (1,90,34,90,396) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,36,58,273 sessions. 9.38 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1823725]. Click here forPDF .
May 08, 2022
1608. More than 18.47 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. 9.16 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1823586]. Click here forPDF .
May 07, 2022
1607. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
190.00 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 20,303. 9.15 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1823390]. Click here forPDF .
May 06, 2022
1606. 3,545 new cases reported in the last 24 hours - 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 2.99 Cr (2,99,46,931) adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 9.35 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1823128]. Click here forPDF .
May 05, 2022
1605. More than 18.82 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. 9.41 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1822827]. Click here forPDF .
May 04, 2022
1604. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
189.48 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at 19,509. Active cases stand at 0.05%. 9.07 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1822472]. Click here forPDF .
May 03, 2022
1603. Over 2.94 Cr 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 2.94 Cr (2,94,30,754) adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. 9.40 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1822199]. Click here forPDF .
May 02, 2022
1602. Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
M More than 193.30 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs . More than 19.12 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs. 9.18 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1821914]. Click here forPDF .
May 01, 2022
1601. COVID-19 UPDATE - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
189.17cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive. India's Active caseload currently stands at19,092. Active cases standat 0.04%. 9.30 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1821688]. Click here forPDF .
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