India on Monday logged 12,781 fresh COVID-19 cases that pushed its infection tally to 4,33,09,473, while the daily positivity rate went past 4 per cent after 130 days, according to Union health ministry data.

COVID-19: India adds 12,781 cases, positivity rate over 4% after 130 days

Over thirty million (3 crore) children in the age group of 12-14 years have been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday.

COVID-19 India: Over 30 million children between 12-14 years age group administered covid first dose

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India (SII) in Pune, confirmed on Wednesday (May 4) in his tweet that the COVID-19 vaccination Covovax will now be available to everyone above the age of 12 years.

Covovax vaccine available for everyone above 12 years: Adar Poonawalla

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases and fears of a possible fourth wave in the country, in a massive boost to the vaccination drive, the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Tuesday (April 26) granted regulatory approvals to three coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines, the country's health ministry confirmed.

India gives emergency use authorisation to Covaxin for 6-12 age group

The Indian government’s insurance policy for COVID-19 fighting health staff has been extended for another 180 days. The central government stated in an order, "The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package (PMGKP): Insurance Scheme for Healthcare Workers Fighting COVID-19 has been extended for a further period of 180 days from April 19, 2022.

India extends Covid medical insurance policy for health workers for 6 months

A celebration of Indian Republic Day will take place today, on January 26. This is the second such celebration amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed over 5 million people worldwide.

Covid pandemic casts a shadow over India's 73rd Republic day celebrations. Here's what's changed this year.

India has reported 6,531 new Covid infections on Tuesday morning and 315 deaths, as per the data provided by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). Amid the fear of Omicron spread in the country, the tally for Omicron cases has increased to 653 on Tuesday morning, the health ministry said.

India reports 6,531 new Covid cases; Saurav Ganguly tests positive

The number of COVID-19 vaccination doses delivered in India is set to surpass one billion. India has already provided more vaccination doses than any other country in the globe, with the exception of China.

India set to touch one billion Covid vaccinations mark

The Indian government has issued new rules for the implementation of the vaccination programme, which will take effect on June 21. "Government-provided vaccine doses will be distributed to States/UTs based on factors such as population, disease burden, and vaccination progress," it stated.

COVID-19: Centre releases new guidelines for implementation of the vaccination programme

India on Tuesday logged 86,498 new Covid infections in 24 hours, less than 100,000 cases for the first time in past 66 days, the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry said.

With 86,498 new COVID-19 infections, India reports lowest daily surge in 66 days

The first batch of the Indian made anti-Covid drug called “2-DG” or “2-deoxy-D-glucose” was released for medical use on Monday. Touted as a wonder drug to help ailing patients while reducing the dependency on supplementary oxygen, it is believed that the medicines could immensely take the load off India’s strained healthcare system and could also help limit the fatalities in rural areas which have been ravaged in the ongoing second wave of COVID-19.

Explainer: What is 2-DG, India's new anti-Covid drug? How does it work?

Patients, who had organ transplants, remain vulnerable to COVID-19 infections even after a second vaccine dose, finds a study that urges people who are immunocompromised to strictly adhere to wearing masks, and maintain physical distancing, even after vaccination.

COVID jabs won't raise immunity in organ transplant patients: Study

The head of Maharashtra's COVID-19 task force Dr Sanjay Oak on Thursday said a COVID-19 patient can infect 400 people, and hence, there is no alternative to masks, hygiene and social distancing.

One Covid-19 patient can infect 400 people: Maharashtra health official

It has been a year since India's 1.3 billion people responded positively to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 'janata curfew' to break the chain of novel coronavirus, which had then started to spread in some parts of the country.

'Janata curfew' to vaccination: India's year-long fight against COVID-19

India reported 17,921 new COVID-19 cases, 20,652 recoveries, and 133 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry informed on Wednesday. The cumulative cases in the country reached 1,12,62,707 including 1,84,598 active infections and 1,09,20,046 recoveries.

India reports 17,921 new coronavirus cases, 133 deaths in last 24 hrs

India has reported 18,088 new COVID-19 cases, 21,314 recoveries in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of cases to 1,03,74,932, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Wednesday.

India reports 18,088 fresh COVID-19 cases, 264 succumb to virus in last 24 hours

India produced over 60 million personal protective equipment (PPE) and 150 million N95 masks in just seven months, said Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani while addressing a programme on Aatmanirbhar Bharat via videoconferencing on Friday.

India produced over 60 million PPE, 150 million N95 masks in 7 months: Smriti Irani

India reported 31,118 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare`s data on Tuesday. The overall coronavirus cases reached 94,62,810 including 4,35,603 active cases and 88,89,585 recoveries.

Coronavirus caseload in India rises to 94.62 lakh with 31,118 new infections

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated the efforts by scientists in Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd, Biological E Ltd and Dr Reddys Laboratories Ltd to come out with a vaccine solution to tackle COVID-19.

PM Modi appreciates scientists' efforts to come out with vaccine solution to combat COVID-19

With over 5 lakh infected persons having recovered from Covid-19, Tamil Nadu has posted a high recovery rate of around 90%, among the badly hit states. As per the government medical bulletin, there are a little over 46,000 active cases in the state, which has recorded nearly 5.

Tamil Nadu surpasses 5 lakh Covid-19 recoveries, wins praise from PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday chaired a high-level virtual meeting with Chief Ministers and Health Ministers of seven COVID-19 high burden States/UTs to review COVID response and management.

PM Narendra Modi asks states to focus on micro-containment zones

With a spike of 92,071 new cases in 24 hours, India's COVID-19 count breached the 48-lakh mark on Monday, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

India's tally crosses 48 lakh mark with spike of 92,071 cases, 1,136 deaths

The number of coronavirus cases in India have crossed 47 lakh mark with a spike of 94,372 new cases & 1,114 deaths reported in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health, total case tally stands at 47, 54,357 including 9, 73,175 active cases, 37, 02,596 cured/discharged/migrated & 78,586 deaths.

India's case tally crosses 47 lakh mark with spike of 94,372 new cases

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