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India’s new COVID-19 cases hit record again amid vaccination push

New COVID-19 cases in India surged to a record of 152,879 on Sunday as the country battled a second wave of infections by pushing for faster vaccinations, with some states considering tougher restrictions to slow the spread of the virus. India leads the world in the daily average […]

India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 1,32,05,926 with over 1.45 lakh fresh cases

New Delhi, Apr 10:  With a record 1,45,384 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 1,32,05,926, the health ministry said on Saturday The number of active cases has breached the 10-lakh mark again after around six-and-a-half months, while the death toll due to the viral disease has […]

India’s new COVID-19 infections hit record, deaths at over five-month high

India reported another record number of new COVID-19 infections on Friday and daily deaths hit their highest in more than five months, as it battles a second wave of infections and states complain of a persistent vaccine shortage. Evoking memories of the last national lockdown when tens of […]

India records highest daily spike of over 1.31 lakh COVID-19 cases; 780 deaths take toll to 1,67,642

New Delhi, Apr 9 :  India registered a record single-day spike of 1,31,968 new COVID-19 cases on Friday, pushing its infection tally to 1,30,60,542, while the death toll increased to 1,67,642 with 780 more fatalities in a day, highest since October 18, the Union Health Ministry data showed. […]

Rallies, religious gatherings aggravate India’s worst COVID-19 surge

India’s COVID-19 cases have soared 13-fold in barely two months, a vicious second wave propelled by open disregard for safety protocols in much of the vast country. Election rallies led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other major figures, as well as crowded festivals and religious gatherings, have […]

PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19

Posted On: 08 APR 2021 5, Delhi #Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 9 Crores with nearly 30 Lakh Vaccine doses given in the last 24 hours; Globally, India leads with an average of more than 34 Lakh doses administered per day; 10 States showing an Upward […]

Some Indian states warn of vaccine shortage as COVID-19 cases peak

India reported a record 115,736 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, a 13-fold increase in just over two months, raising pressure on the government to expand its vaccination campaign. Some states, including hardest-hit Maharashtra and Odisha, have complained of a scarcity of vaccines during a second wave that has […]

COVID-19: India records 96,982 new cases

New Delhi, Apr 6:  The daily rise in new coronavirus infections in India remained above 90,000 for the third consecutive day taking the nationwide COVID-19 tally of cases to 1,26,86,049, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. A total of 96,982 cases have been reported […]

India’s daily virus cases breach 100,000; politicians still hold huge rallies

India reported a record rise in COVID-19 infections on Monday, becoming the second country after the United States to post more than 100,000 new cases in a day, as politicians stage massive election rallies raising fears of further spreading the virus. Hospitals in the worst affected state, Maharashtra, […]

Restrictions imposed in Indian state that accounts for more than half of new COVID-19 cases

India’s richest state, Maharashtra, announced stringent COVID-19 restrictions from Monday, after a rapid rise in infections now accounting for more than half the daily new cases in India. The state, which includes the financial capital Mumbai, will shut down malls, cinemas, bars, restaurants and places of worship from […]

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