As per the data released on Wednesday by the Union Health Ministry, India has documented 781 cases of the Omicron form of coronavirus across 21 states and UTs, with 241 people recovering or migrating.

India’s Omicron tally rises to 781, Delhi reports maximum cases

India detected 415 cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19, out of which 115 have recovered or migrated, Union health ministry’s data updated on Saturday. Maharashtra reported the maximum with 108 Omicron cases, followed by Delhi at 79, Gujarat (43), Telangana (38), Kerala (37), Tamil Nadu (34) and Karnataka (31).

415 Omicron cases detected in India, Maharashtra tops with 108 cases

As Omicron cases continue to spread across Indian states, the central government has decided to send a multi-disciplinary team to 10 states which are reporting an increasing number of COVID-19 cases or low vaccination rates.

Central govt dispatches special team to 10 states with high active cases and low vaccination rate

In a major milestone for India, around 60% of the country’s eligible population are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 virus, India’s health minister informed on Thursday.

60% of eligible population in India fully vaccinated against Covid

India logged 6,317 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday, and 213 cases due to the Omicron variant, India’s health ministry said on Wednesday. The Omicron cases have been detected across 15 states and union territories in which 90 people have recovered or migrated.

India logs over 6,300 new coronavirus infections as Omicron tally reaches 213

Noting that the Omicron variant is three times more transmissible than the Delta, the central government has directed states to activate ‘war rooms’ and impose strict restrictions in districts reporting high positivity rates.

‘Omicron 3 times more transmissible than Delta’: Centre asks states to take prompt action

India has detected 101 cases of Omicron variant of the Covid virus, the health authorities said on Friday, while asking people to keep new year celebrations a low-key affair.

101 cases of Omicron variant detected in India so far, says health department official

The government on Friday sounded alarm over declining mask usage in India and urged the people to maintain Covid-appropriate behaviour amid concerns over the rapid spread of Omicron Covid strain in the country.

Indian govt alarmed over declining mask usage in country, asks people to follow Covid rules

India reported two more cases of Omicron Covid variant on Saturday, taking the country's total tally of new strain cases to four. The first case was detected from India's western Gujarat state, where a 72-year-old man tested positive.

India reports two more Omicron cases, total tally reaches 4

As alarm over the new Covid strain, Omicron, spreads, World Health Organisation’s chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan on Thursday said the only way to tackle against any new variants is to get fully vaccinated.

Regardless of variant, complete vaccination key to protect against death, Covid disease: WHO

India's health ministry urged responsibility, not fear, as it confirmed on Thursday that two cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been found in the country.

Omicron in India: Don't need fear, says health ministry as first 2 cases found; one patient fully vaccinated

Expert groups in India are deliberating on the need for a booster, or additional, Covid dose, the country’s junior health minister informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Indian experts studying scientific reports on need for Covid booster dose, says govt

India is witnessing a decrease in the new COVID-19 cases, the smallest rise in one-and-a-half years despite huge festival gatherings. India reported 7,579 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, the lowest in 543 days.

No scientific evidence to support the need of booster shot

India reported 7,579 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, the smallest rise in one-and-a-half-years despite huge festival gatherings in recent weeks, thanks to rising vaccinations and antibodies from prior infections.

India logs slimmest rise in COVID-19 cases in 543 days despite festivals

Fully vaccinated foreign travellers from 99 countries, who have a mutual recognition pact of vaccine certificates with India, have been permitted to enter without undergoing quarantine, according to revised guidelines issued by the Indian government.

India allows quarantine-free entry of vaccinated foreign nationals from 99 countries

An Indian pharmaceutical company will be soon launching Merck Sharp Dohme and Ridgrback’s molnupiravir pill, the first oral antiviral Covid treatment, under the brand name ‘Molxvir’ in India.

First anti-Covid pill to be launched soon in India, drug regulator reviewing data

India saw a single-day rise of 10,853 COVID-19 infections, which took the country's total tally of cases to 3,43,55,536, while active cases have declined to 1,44,845, the lowest in 260 days, according to Union health ministry data updated on Sunday.

India reports single-day rise of 10,853 COVID-19 infection, active cases lowest in 260 days

About 100 million people in India did not turn up for their second COVID-19 vaccine dose, health officials have said, indicating signs of complacency as the country continues to register a lower number of coronavirus cases.

Over 100 million Indians skipped second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

As India scripted history on Thursday for administering a billion COVID-19 doses, prominent leaders and key personalities in India and the world congratulated the country for reaching the significant milestone.

‘Historic milestone’: PM Modi, world leaders congratulate India for administering one billion COVID-19 doses

The number of fresh coronavirus cases was recorded at below 20,000 (18,795) in India after 201 days on Tuesday, taking the country's COVID-19 tally to 3,36,97,581, while the number of active cases declined to 2,92,206, the lowest in 192 days, according to the Union health ministry.

India records 18,795 fresh COVID-19 cases, lowest in six months

Has the third wave arrived in India? A model by IIT researchers says the third wave beings this month, as countries around the world are fighting a new surge in infections. WION'S Palki tells you, why we may need to learn how to live with the Wuhan virus.

Gravitas: The third wave in India "begins this month"

India achieves yet another milestone to inoculate its large population. India not only administered 32 crore doses of COVID-19 so far but also surpassed US in total vaccine doses administered. The nation witnesses a sharp drop in COVID cases as it reports 46,148 new cases in last 24 hours.

India has administered more doses than U.S.; Witnesses sharp drop in COVID cases

Oxygen Express trains have crossed the milestone of delivering 30,000 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen across the country, the railways said on Sunday. The service was started in the wake of a severe second Covid wave and these trains had started deliveries on April 24 in Maharashtra with a load of 126 tonnes.

Oxygen Express: Over 30,000 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen delivered

The COVID-19 death toll climbed to 3,35,102 with 3,207 fresh deaths. The active cases were recorded below 20 lakh for the second consecutive day, the data updated at 8 am showed.

India logs 1.32 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases

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