- COVID-19 vaccine: Govt caps price at Rs 250 per dose in private hospitalsThe price of the coronavirus vaccine at private facilities in the country has been capped at Rs 250 per dose which includes Rs 100 as service charge, according to central government sources. From March 1, India is going to start the vaccination of people above 60 years and individuals above 45 years of age having comorbidities against coronavirus.COVID-19 vaccine: Govt caps price at Rs 250 per dose in private hospitals
- Covid-19 vaccination for 60+, comorbid people from March 1; no sessions this weekend due to CoWIN glitchIndia is all set to witness another phase of vaccination against COVID-19 pandemic from March 1. Covid vaccination sessions not going to be scheduled this weekend (Feb 27 & 28) in the wake of transition of CoWIN app from CoWIN1.0 to CoWIN2.0.Covid-19 vaccination for 60+, comorbid people from March 1; no sessions this weekend due to CoWIN glitch
- Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal tests coronavirus positiveMaharashtra Food and Civil Supplies Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on Monday said he has tested positive for coronavirus. Bhujbal is the seventh minister to be infected by the novel coronavirus this month. In a post on Twitter, Bhujbal said his health is fine.Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal tests coronavirus positive
- Maharashtra minister Chhagan Bhujbal tests coronavirus positive"I have tested positive for COVID-19. All those who came in my contact over the past two-three days should get themselves tested," he tweeted. "My health is fine and there is no reason to worry. All citizens should take proper care in the backdrop of COVID-19. Should wear masks and use sanitisers regularly," the NCP leader added.
- Covid-19: India crosses 1 crore vaccination milestoneAccording to the Health Ministry, total of 1,01,88,007 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in India for COVID-19 so far. India reported 13,193 new COVID-19 cases and 10,896 discharges on February 19. With new infections, the COVID tally of the country stood at 1,09,63,394 which includes 1,39,542 active cases.Covid-19: India crosses 1 crore vaccination milestone
- 1.08 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses administered till Feb 20: Health MinistryA total of 1.08 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered till now with 1.86 lakh jabs given on Saturday, the Union Health Ministry said. Of the 1,08,38,323 doses administered, Joint Secretary in the Union Health ministry Mandeep Bhandari said 72,26,653 vaccination doses were administered to healthcare workers and 36,11,670 to frontline workers whose inoculation started on February 2.1.08 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses administered till Feb 20: Health Ministry
- Covid-19: Over 1.11 crore vaccinated in India; 14,199 new cases reported in 24 hours1,11,16,854 beneficiaries have been vaccinated for COVID-19 across India The country also reported 14,199 new COVID-19 cases and 9,695 discharges on Feb 22. With new infections, the COVID tally of the country stood at 1,10,05,850 while, active cases stand at 1,50,055. With 83 deaths in last 24 hours, death toll rose to 1,56,385. Covid-19: Over 1.11 crore vaccinated in India; 14,199 new cases reported in 24 hours
- Covid-19: India reports 16,738 new cases, 138 deaths in 24 hoursOn February 25, the total COVID-19 tally of India reached to 1,10,46,914. The country reported 16,738 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours and active cases stands at 1,51,708. With new 11,799 discharges, total number reached to 1,07,38,501. 138 deaths were reported in last 24 hours, taking cumulative toll to 1,56,705. 1,26,71,163 beneficiaries have been vaccinated for COVID-19 across India. According to Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 21,38,29,658 samples tested up to 24th February.Covid-19: India reports 16,738 new cases, 138 deaths in 24 hours
- Watch: CRPF jawans get first dose of Covid-19 vaccineCentral Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel got first dose of COVID-19 vaccination in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar on February 15. The vaccination drive was inaugurated by CRPF Inspector General SK Mohanty. Many CRPF personnel were being vaccinated during the drive. This campus is targeting to vaccinate minimum 800 CRPF personnel in four days.Watch: CRPF jawans get first dose of Covid-19 vaccine
- Covid-19: India reports 16,488 new cases, 113 deaths in 24 hoursOn February 27, total COVID-19 tally of India reached to 1,10,79,979. The country reported 16,488 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours and active cases stand at 1,59,590. With new 12,771 discharges, total number is at 1,07,63,451. 113 deaths were reported in last 24 hours, taking cumulative toll to 1,56,938. 1,42,42,547 beneficiaries have been vaccinated for COVID-19 across India.Covid-19: India reports 16,488 new cases, 113 deaths in 24 hours
- Coronavirus in India: Nearly 90 lakh vaccinated so far; active cases stand at 1.36 lakhAccording to the Health Ministry, total of 89,99,230 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in India for COVID-19 so far. India reported 11,610 new COVID-19 cases and 11,833 discharges on Feb 17. With new infections, the COVID tally of the country stood at 1,09,37,320 which includes 1,36,549 active cases.Coronavirus in India: Nearly 90 lakh vaccinated so far; active cases stand at 1.36 lakh
- Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope tests positive for Covid-19Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Thursday informed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. "My COVID report has come positive. I am doing well and taking advice of doctors. With everyone's blessings, I will be soon back in your service. Those who have come in my contact must take care and get themselves tested if they find symptoms," Tope tweeted in Marathi.Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope tests positive for Covid-19
- SC rejects plea for extra chance in UPSC exam to those who exhausted last attempt amid Covid-19The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking an extra chance for UPSC civil services exam aspirants who exhausted their last attempt in October 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. A bench headed by Justices A M Khanwilkar said that it was dismissing the plea filed by a civil services aspirant for the extra chance citing difficulties faced in preparations during the pandemic.SC rejects plea for extra chance in UPSC exam to those who exhausted last attempt amid Covid-19
- Get vaccinated or bear cost for the treatment, Punjab govt warns healthcare workersThere is a warning that has come for the healthcare workers in Punjab. Punjab government has said that the healthcare workers who do not get vaccinated to boost their immunity for Covid-19 despite being given repeated opportunities, will have to bear the cost for their own treatment.Get vaccinated or bear cost for the treatment, Punjab govt warns healthcare workers
- Mamata writes to PM to help Bengal get corona vaccines for people before polls"West Bengal being an election-going state, we are required to reach out practically to every government and para-statal employee on an urgent basis to make the election safe. However, the worrying point is that, in the ensuing elections, the people, in general, will be forced to go to the polling stations without any vaccination coverage," she wrote to Modi.
- Mumbai Covid-19 Surge: Civic Body monitoring situation; decision on lockdown to be taken after Feb 22As the entire country is trying to return to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, Maharashtra’s capital Mumbai is still reeling under the pressure of a rise in COVID-19 cases. The spike in coronavirus cases has now forced the Maharashtra government and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to ponder over fresh lockdown measures. Decision on lockdown in Mumbai will be taken after February 22. Mumbai Covid-19 Surge: Civic Body monitoring situation; decision on lockdown to be taken after Feb 22
- Health minister Harsh Vardhan, wife get COVID-19 vaccine shotVardhan on Monday had appealed to all those aged 60 and above and aged 45 and above having specified co-morbidities to immediately take the vaccine.
- 36 pc rise in active COVID-19 cases in Mumbai since Feb 8: BMCThe country's financial capital reported 5,335 active COVID-19 cases on February 8, and the number went up to 7,276 on Sunday, according to BMC data. Notably, on February 8, the city had recorded its lowest average growth rate of COVID-19 cases at 0.12 per cent and the highest average doubling rate of 574 days, as per the statistics.
- Johnson & Johnson's planned coronavirus vaccine trials to include infantsUnlike the COVID-19 vaccines currently in use, which use a new technology involving messenger RNA, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine utilizes a method that has been widely tested for years.
- Covid-19: India reported 12,194 new cases in 24 hours; over 82-lakh vaccinatedTotal of 82,63,858 beneficiaries have been vaccinated for COVID-19 across India. The country also reported 12,194 new COVID-19 cases and 11,106 discharges on Feb 14. With new infections, the COVID tally of the country stood at 1,09,04,940 while active cases stand at 1,37,567. With 92 deaths in last 24 hours, death toll rose to 1,55,642. Covid-19: India reported 12,194 new cases in 24 hours; over 82-lakh vaccinated
- Industry seeks participation in COVID-19 vaccination programme: CIIThe industry body has suggested that industry be involved fully in the massive inoculation drive to ensure that the vaccines reach those that most needed it in an accessible and equitable manner, with the joint support of private and public sector towards this national mission.
- Government looks to involve private sector once vaccine drive expands to 50-plus age groupAs govt moves to expand the vaccination process to the 50-plus age group, the Centre is looking to rope in the private sector in a major way to cover a much larger target population of 27 crore people. Niti Aayog officials said details of the next phase of vaccinations were being firmed up and private sector participation would be large scale. India has vaccinated 1.14 cr people.
- Covid-19: India fastest in the world to vaccinate 7 mn people; over 87 lakh inoculated so farAs per the data released by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), India on February 16 reported single-day spike of 9,121 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours. 81 deaths in the same period pushed the COVID-19 toll in the country to 1,55,813. India’s confirmed cases of coronavirus stand at 1,09,25,710 which include 1,36,872 active infections. More than 1,06,33,025 people have recovered from the virus with 11,805 new discharges in last 24 hours.Covid-19: India fastest in the world to vaccinate 7 mn people; over 87 lakh inoculated so far
- Now you can take the coronavirus vaccine round the clockPeople can now get vaccinated round-the-clock according to their convenience, he said in a tweet, adding that Prime Minister Narendra Modi values the health as well as the time of the citizens of the country.
- Maharashtra: 229 school hostel students test coronavirus positiveTwenty one students tested positive in the first few days after which RT-PCR tests of all the 327 students were conducted, an official said. Earlier this week, 39 students and five employees of a hostel in Latur district of Marathwada had tested positive.
- Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests positive for coronavirusRupani's sample was collected on Sunday night and sent for RT-PCR test which has come out positive for coronavirus, said a health bulletin issued by the hospital on Monday.
- Lockdown declared in Maharashtra's Amravati following surge in COVID-19 cases"Owing to rising cases, lockdown declared in Amravati District from Saturday 8 pm to Monday 7 am," district collector Shailesh Naval told reporters.
- Masks, distancing, demography: The mystery behind India's declining Covid casesOn September 16 last year, India reported a record 97,894 coronavirus cases. Nearly four-and-half months later, on Feb 2, India registered 8,635 new cases. The drop in Covid numbers assumes significance as several countries are experiencing a second and in some cases even third wave of Covid-19 virus. Scientists have proposed numerous theories to explain this unprecedented fall.
- Sri Lanka thanks India for sending coronavirus vaccineSri Lanka will become the eighth country to which India is gifting COVID-19 vaccines since it began its country-wide mega immunisation programme on January 16.
- After 10 months, Delhi records zero COVID-19 deaths“Today no death has been reported due to Covid-19. People in Delhi have fought a difficult battle,” Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, congratulating Delhiites on the achievement.
- Joe Biden marks 'heartbreaking' 500K Covid-19 deathsU.S. President Joe Biden marked the "truly grim, heartbreaking milestone" of 500,000 deaths to COVID-19 in the United States. Speaking at the White House, Biden said the number of lives lost from the pandemic tops the combined death toll from World War I, World War II and the Vietnam War. Biden urged Americans to resist becoming "numb to the sorrow" and "viewing each life as a statistic." He says the people lost were "extraordinary."Joe Biden marks 'heartbreaking' 500K Covid-19 deaths
- Covid-19: Delhi makes negative RT-PCR test report mandatory for travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, MP and PunjabTravellers from Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Punjab will need a negative coronavirus test report to enter Delhi from February 26 to March 15, Agencies reported on Wednesday morning. An official order in this regard is expected shortly during the day. The decision was taken with a motive to curb the rising number of cases in the national capital. Covid-19: Delhi makes negative RT-PCR test report mandatory for travellers from Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh, MP and Punjab
- Can our coronavirus vaccine fight new strains? India to testThe ICMR had announced on Tuesday that Pune-based National Institute of Virology was in the process of isolating and culturing the South African variant in its lab. The NIV has already readied a culture of the Brazilian variant for testing.
- Indian-American physicians volunteer to help authorities in US administer COVID-19 vaccinesDr Mukesh Roy, Director Public Health, Preparedness, Planning and Education at Ocean County Health Department and Dr Avinash Gupta, cardiologist and President of the Monmouth and Ocean County chapter of Association of American Physicians of Indian Origin (MOCAAPI) are leading the initiative.
- COVID-19 positivity rate at 5.42%; third sero-survey shows large population still vulnerable: GovtIndia's cumulative COVID-19 positivity rate has declined to 5.42 per cent while the weekly positivity rate (last week) was recorded at 1.82 per cent, the Union Health Ministry has said. Kerala and Maharashtra are among eight states and UTs having a weekly positivity rate more than the national average of 1.82 per cent. 47 districts have not reported any new coronavirus case in the last three weeks, while 251 districts have not registered any new death during the same period, Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said at a media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday. Watch highlights. (Text: PTI)COVID-19 positivity rate at 5.42%; third sero-survey shows large population still vulnerable: Govt
- Researchers urge delay in administering second dose of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine, cite strong dataIn its response, Pfizer said that alternative dosing regimens of its vaccine had not been evaluated yet and the decision to do that resided with the health authorities. "We at Pfizer believe that it is critical for health authorities to conduct surveillance on implemented alternative dosing schedules to ensure that vaccines provide the maximum possible protection," the company added.
- Nepal and Bangladesh receive Coronavirus vaccines sent by IndiaTwo million doses of Covisheild vaccines were sent to Bangladesh, while Nepal was supplied one million doses.
- Covid-19: Karnataka makes negative RT-PCR report mandatory for people arriving from MaharashtraIn wake of the rising cases of coronavirus infections in neighbouring states of Maharashtra and Kerala, the Karnataka government on Saturday released a circular making it mandatory for anyone arriving from Maharashtra to get a negative RT-PCR test report not older than 72 hours of arrival.Covid-19: Karnataka makes negative RT-PCR report mandatory for people arriving from Maharashtra
- Coronavirus vaccine: A sense of relief, opportunity to dispel doubtsAs soon as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolle out the vaccination drive, SGPGI Director Dr R K Dhiman, Ram Manohar Lohia Institute Director Dr A K Singh and Kannauj Medical College Principal Navneet Kumar were among the first few to get themselves vaccinated.
- BMC seals 1,305 buildings after Mumbai logs 2,749 new Covid-19 cases"A total of 1,305 buildings sealed in Mumbai after 2,749 Covid-19 cases reported. 71,838 households residing in these sealed buildings," the BMC said.
- COVID-19: India records 13,993 new cases, highest in 22 daysDaily COVID-19 cases in the country climbed to about 14,000 after nearly 22 days taking India's tally to 1,09,77,387, while the recoveries surged to 1,06,78,048, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday.
- Credit goes to India, not any individual or govt: PM Modi on fight against COVID-19PM Narendra Modi on Monday took on the opposition parties for criticising the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, and said India has proved wrong all those who raised apprehensions. Replying to the motion of thanks on the President's address, PM Modi said there were predictions like crores would be infected and lakhs would die. The world today appreciates India's efforts in saving humanity, and the credit does not go to any government or individual, but the credit goes to India, the Prime Minister said. Watch now. (Text: PTI/Video Courtesy: RSTV)Credit goes to India, not any individual or govt: PM Modi on fight against COVID-19
- Germany to extend coronavirus lockdown until March 28: DraftThe draft document, seen by Reuters, states that starting from March 8 a maximum of five people from two households, excluding children younger than 14, will be allowed to meet, up from a maximum of two people under current rules.
- Prominent leaders take COVID vaccine with start of next phaseThough the registration opened at 9 am, the prime minister was the first off the block. He visited AIIMS in Delhi early in the morning to take his first dose and appeal to everyone eligible to get themselves inoculated.
- Health minister Harsh Vardhan appeals to healthcare, frontline workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19Union minister Harsh Vardhan further said that no severe adverse event post-immunisation has been recorded in the country and those reported are also 0.0004 per cent. "No death has been recorded due to COVID-19 vaccination. All state governments have been asked to vaccinate every healthcare and frontline worker," he said.
- Does the Covid vaccine stop transmission?The limited data available suggests the vaccines will at least partly reduce transmission, and the studies to determine this with more clarity are underway. There should be more data within the next couple of months. Until then, precautionary measures like masking and distancing in the presence of unvaccinated people will remain important.
- US Surgeon General nominee Vivek Murthy says his first and foremost priority is to turn coronavirus pandemic aroundDuring his confirmation hearing by the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee on Thursday, Murthy, 43, said that Americans are struggling due to the pandemic.
- The coronavirus is plotting a comeback. Here’s our chance to stop it for goodThe latest variant was discovered in New York City only this week, and another worrisome version is spreading at a rapid pace through California. Scientists say a contagious variant first discovered in Britain will become the dominant form of the virus in the United States by the end of March.
- COVID-19: Over 70 lakh vaccinated in IndiaThe total cumulative vaccination coverage of 70,17,114 includes 57,05,228 healthcare workers (HCWs) and 13,11,886 frontline workers (FLWs), the ministry said. A total of 1,43,056 sessions have been conducted so far.
- Got my jab of Covaxin, felt secure, will travel safely: JaishankarSeveral other prominent leaders including Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Home Minister Amit Shah, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and NCP chief Sharad Pawar also took the first dose of COVID vaccine on Monday.
- Kerala govt writes to Centre, seeks more COVID vaccine dosesThe Kerala government has asked the Centre to release more doses of COVID-19 vaccine to the state and sought permission for health workers, who missed the opportunity, to register again to receive the shot. State Health Minister KK Shailaja shot off a letter to her counterpart at the Centre, Harsh Vardhan in this regard. Though most of the health workers in the southern state registered within the stipulated time, a few of them could not, she stated in the letter adding that they should be given a chance to register again. More doses of vaccine should be provided for the vaccination of the third priority group-those aged above 50 years, the minister said. (Text: PTI)Kerala govt writes to Centre, seeks more COVID vaccine doses
- Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus?Deborah Fuller is a microbiologist at the University of Washington working on coronavirus vaccines. She explains what the science shows about transmission post-vaccination - and whether new variants could change this equation.
- Face mask only shield against coronavirus: Uddhav Thackeray"Shivaji Maharaj fought several battles and established 'swaraj'.... There is no need to tell how he fought the opponents. No such battles are being fought now, and there are no swords and shields. But right now we are fighting a battle against the coronavirus and face mask is the only shield in the fight," he said.
- Covid-19: Over 20 lakh people vaccinated in India; 12,689 new cases reported in 24 hoursA total of 20,29,480 beneficiaries have been vaccinated in India for COVID-19 by January 27. Country reported 12,689 new COVID-19 cases and 13,320 discharges in last 24 hours. With new infections, the COVID tally of the country stood at 1,06,89,527, with 1,76,498 active cases.Covid-19: Over 20 lakh people vaccinated in India; 12,689 new cases reported in 24 hours
- Elderly show fewer post-vaccine symptoms than young: StudyWith eight million healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated across the country by the end of Saturday, there are a range of observations that doctors’ associations and groups have made.
- 'Tamil Nadu’s salt workers protecting India from COVID-19': Rahul Gandhi in Tirunelveli rallyAhead of the Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is effectively campaigning in several cities of the state. During his rally in Tirunelveli on February 27, Rahul Gandhi said, “Today a worker at salt pan told me “brother the salt we are collecting is helping fight coronavirus, work I am doing here, collecting salt, goes into medicine used to treat corona. I am not only collecting salt but protecting country from corona”. That is beauty of your state.”'Tamil Nadu’s salt workers protecting India from COVID-19': Rahul Gandhi in Tirunelveli rally
- Maharashtra: Nashik sees 140 new COVID-19 cases, four deaths, schools shutA total of 305 people were discharged after treatment during the day, taking the number of recoveries in Nashik district to 1,17,860.
- 'Premature,' 'unrealistic' to think that pandemic might be stopped by end of the year: WHOThe World Health Organization (WHO) said that it is "unrealistic" to expect the Covid-19 pandemic to be over by the end of 2021. "I think it will be very premature, and I think unrealistic, to think that we're going to finish with this virus by the end of the year," Dr. Michael Ryan, executive director of the WHO's Health Emergencies Program, said at a press conference on Monday.'Premature,' 'unrealistic' to think that pandemic might be stopped by end of the year: WHO
- Maharashtra records 6,281 new COVID cases in last 24 hrsMaharashtra has recorded 6,281 new COVID-19 cases, 2,567 discharges, and 40 deaths in the last 24 hours, the state health department said Saturday. With this, the total cases in the state increased to 20,93,913 including 48,439 active cases and 19,92,530 total recoveries. The death toll in the state mounted to 51,753 including the new deaths. (Text: ANI)Maharashtra records 6,281 new COVID cases in last 24 hrs
- CM Vijay Rupani tested positive for Covid-19: Dy CM Nitin PatelGujarat Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel informed that Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has tested positive for Covid-19. He further said that he might remain in hospital for a week. Gujarat Deputy CM said, “He was meeting people daily and also holding public meetings for local elections. He fell unconscious in Vadodara yesterday as he was tired and not well. He was taken to a hospital in Ahmedabad. He tested positive for COVID19. He might have to remain in hospital for a week.” Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had collapsed on stage while addressing a public rally in Vadodara on Feb 14.CM Vijay Rupani tested positive for Covid-19: Dy CM Nitin Patel
- Ravi Shankar Prasad gets anti-coronavirus vaccine shot; pays Rs 250He said all the Union ministers have decided to voluntarily pay the price fixed for the vaccine.
- India offers to vaccinate all 95,000 U.N. peacekeepers"Keeping in mind the U.N. Peacekeepers who operate in such difficult circumstances, we would like to announce today a gift of 200,000 doses for them," India's External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told a U.N. Security Council meeting on the coronavirus pandemic and conflict zones.
- How many variants of the coronavirus are there?Monitoring variants is important because of the possibility that they could make vaccines and treatments less effective, or change the way they infect people.