Health Ministry

With 26,964 new infections, India reports lowest daily active COVID-19 cases in 186 days

The death toll climbed to 4,45,768 with 383 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am. The active cases comprise 0.90 per cent of the total infections, the lowest since March 2020, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.77 per cent, the highest since March 2020, the ministry said.

Sep 22, 2021, 10:06 AM IST

India records 27,176 new COVID-19 infections, less than 50,000 daily cases for 80 consecutive days

The active cases have declined to 3,51,087 and comprise 1.05 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 97.62 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.

Sep 15, 2021, 10:32 AM IST

Decline in COVID-19 cases, India reports less than 30,000 new infections, 291 deaths in 24 hours

The active cases of COVID-19 infections also declined by nearly 10,652 and now stand at 3,74,269. The COVID-19 related death toll has reached 44,28, 74 with 219 daily fatalities reported on Monday, according to the data released at 8 am. 

Sep 13, 2021, 10:23 AM IST

India reports rise in COVID-19 infections, Kerala adds 30,196 cases in 24 hours

During the past 24 hours, the country reported 40,567 cases of COVID-19 recoveries. With this, the country’s tally of cases rose to 3.31 crore (3,31,39,981), while the death toll increased to 4.41 lakh (4,41,749). 

Sep 09, 2021, 09:58 AM IST

India clocks 37,875 new COVID-19 cases and 369 deaths in 24 hours, 25,772 infections in Kerala

As of now, there are currently 3,91,256 active cases and the country’s total caseload now stands at 3,30,96,718. There were 39,114 recoveries in the past 24 hours and with this, a total of 3,22,64,051 people have recovered from the deadly COVID-19 infection.

Sep 08, 2021, 09:58 AM IST

Full COVID-19 vaccination prerequisite if attending mass gatherings essential during festival season: Centre

The Union government urged citizens to get vaccinated and adhere to COVID-appropriate behavior, especially in the wake of the festive season. 

Sep 02, 2021, 17:46 PM IST

India reports 41,965 new COVID-19 cases, 460 deaths in 24 hours

During the past 24 hours, the country also reported 460 deaths due to the COVID-19. There were 33,964 cases of recovery in the past 24 hours, the Health Ministry data showed. With this, India's total COVID-19 tally has reached 3,28,10,845, and there are 3,78,181 active cases currently.

Sep 01, 2021, 10:08 AM IST

Another milestone: India creates new single-day record by administering over 1 crore vaccine doses

India has achieved a new milestone by administrating over 1 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses across the country. The numbers are the highest achieved by India on a single day since the beginning of the mass vaccination drive on January 16.

Sep 01, 2021, 08:05 AM IST

India reports rise in daily new COVID-19 infections, 648 deaths in 24 hours

According to the Union Health Ministry data, India reported 37,593 new COVID-19 cases and 648 deaths in the last 24 hours. During this period, the country reported total of 34,169 recoveries, the data showed.

Aug 25, 2021, 10:08 AM IST

India reports 25,467 new COVID-19 cases, lowest since March 2020

The total tally of COVID-19 cases has increased to 3,24,74,773. The death toll has climbed to 4,35,110 with 354 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 AM.

Aug 24, 2021, 10:01 AM IST

India reports 30,948 new COVID-19 cases, 38,487 recoveries in past 24 hours

During the past 24 hours, India reported 403 fatalities, the health ministry said. With this, India's active COVID-19 cases now stand at 3,53,398 and 38,487 people recovered from the fatal disease during the past 24 hours. 

Aug 22, 2021, 09:56 AM IST

India reports rise in COVID-19 cases, 35,178 new infections and 440 deaths in 24 hours

According to the Health Ministry, 35,178 new COVID-19 cases reported in the past 24 hours show a nearly 40 per cent increase from the 25,166 cases reported on Tuesday, which was the lowest single-day increase in numbers in 154 days.

Aug 18, 2021, 09:55 AM IST

India’s active COVID-19 cases decline to 3,69,846, lowest in 146 days

According to the Union Health Ministry data, the single-day rise of 25,166 COVID-19 cases is the lowest in 154 days. Meanwhile, the active cases have declined to 3,69,846, the lowest in 146 days, the Health Ministry data said.

Aug 17, 2021, 10:13 AM IST

India in talks to buy 50 million doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: Report

Indian health authorities are also in an advanced stage of negotiations with Johnson & Johnson, which has a deal with India-based Biological E. Ltd, to manufacture as many as 600 million doses, starting as soon as this month, the Journal reported.

Aug 11, 2021, 16:45 PM IST

Nearly 52 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far, 2.25 crore unused: Govt

"More than 2.25 Crore (2,25,03,900) balance and unutilised COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered," the Health Ministry stated in a press release.

Aug 11, 2021, 14:25 PM IST

Foreign nationals residing in India now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination: Govt

The foreign nationals can use their passport as identity proof for the purpose of registration on the CoWin portal, the Health Ministry informed.

Aug 09, 2021, 20:20 PM IST

COVID-19 second wave still not over yet, 8 states showing high 'R' value, warns Centre

Reproduction or reproduction number is a measure that highlights the number of people a coronavirus positive person infects, thereby reflecting the severity of its spread. 

Aug 03, 2021, 17:47 PM IST

With 43,654 new infections, India's daily COVID-19 cases rise again

India on Wednesday recorded 43,654 fresh cases of COVID cases in the past 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry. During this period, the country reported 41,678 recoveries, and 640 deaths, the health ministry said.

Jul 28, 2021, 09:45 AM IST

7 states report rise in COVID cases, Centre says ‘this is a cause of concern’

There are still 62 districts in the country where over 100 cases are reported every day. These cases are found in a localised and limited set of areas of these districts, Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry, said.

Jul 27, 2021, 16:45 PM IST

Congress to move privilege motion against Centre over 'no deaths due to oxygen shortage' claim

Earlier on Tuesday, the Central government informed the Rajya Sabha that no deaths due to lack of oxygen have been specifically reported by states/Union territories during the second wave of COVID-19.

Jul 21, 2021, 09:50 AM IST