COVID-19 vaccine for all those above 45 years from April 1

Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday announced that everyone above the age of 45 years can get themselves COVID-19 vaccinated from April 1. Addressing a press conference here Javadekar said, “It has been decided that from 1st April, the vaccine will open for everybody above 45 years of age. We request […]

India reports 40,715 fresh COVID-19 cases, 199 deaths in last 24 hours

India reported 40,715 new COVID-19 cases, 29,785 recoveries, and 199 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday. With this, the total cases mounted to 1,16,86,796 including 3,45,377 active cases and 1,11,81,253 total recoveries. The death toll has gone up to 1,60,166. According to the Indian Council of Medical […]

India records milestone in COVID-19 vaccination with administration of over 4.2 cr vaccine doses

In a battle against the COVID-19 pandemic, India has scaled a significant peak as it administered over four crore vaccination, a government statement said on Saturday. According to the health ministry statement, a total of 4,20,63,392 vaccine doses have been administered through 6,86,469 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. These include […]

Pakistan PM Imran Khan tests positive for COVID-19

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has tested positive for COVID-19, said the special assistant on national health services, Faisal Sultan on Saturday. This comes days after Imran Khan received his first dose of coronavirus vaccine. Taking to Twitter, Sultan said, “PM Imran Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self-isolating at home.” It may […]

Over 40,000 COVID-19 cases recorded in India

India saw 40,953 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, the highest single-day rise recorded in 111 days, taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally to 1,15,55,284, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. Registering an increase for the tenth day in a row, the total active caseload has reached 2,88,394, which now comprises […]

Nearly 40,000 coronavirus cases in India: Government

India saw 39,726 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, the highest single day rise recorded so far this year, taking the nationwide Covid-19 tally to 1,15,14,331, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. Registering an increase for the ninth day in a row, the total active caseload has reached 2,71,282, which now comprises […]

Over 3.89 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India

In its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, India has administered over 3.89 crore vaccine doses, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday. A total of 3,89,20,259 vaccine doses have been given, as per the provisional report till 7 pm today, the Health Ministry added. These include 76,19,786 HCWs who have taken the 1st dose and […]

Over 23 crore COVID-19 tests conducted across country

As country witnessing a continuous surge in COVID-19 cases in many of its states, India has tested over 23 crores coronavirus samples till Thursday. At least 23,03,13,163 samples have been conducted so far today, informed a government release. According to the health ministry statement today, the cumulative national positivity rate continues to remain less than […]

Sikkim imposes night curfew as COVID-19 cases surge

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Wednesday announced that night curfew will be imposed in the state from tonight in the wake of a spurt in COVID-19 cases. In addition to the night curfew to be imposed after 10 pm, it has been decided to close restaurants, bars, discos, pubs and gyms at 10 […]