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No need to panic on rising Covid cases in UP, maintain caution: Official

Even though Covid cases are on the rise, there is no need to panic and the risk for those who have taken the vaccines is very low, an Uttar Pradesh government spokesperson said here on Thursday.

China's Shanghai reports eight more Covid deaths, toll goes up to 25

Apart from Shanghai, 17 other provincial-level regions on the mainland saw new local Covid-19 cases, including 95 in the north-eastern province of Jilin, and one in Beijing, the Commission report said

Over 201.6 mn unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses available, says Centre

More than 201.6 mn unutilised COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with States and Union Territories (UTs) to be administered, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday

New Zealand reports 10,294 new community cases of coronavirus today

New Zealand recorded 10,294 new community cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, the country's Ministry of Health said in a statement.

India reports 2,380 new coronavirus infections, 56 deaths in 24 hours

The active cases comprise 0.03 per cent of the total infections, while the national Covid-19 recovery rate remained at 98.76 per cent, the ministry said

Data story: India logs 2,380 cases; Delhi sees massive spike of 1,009 cases

India has so far administered 1,867,215,865 vaccine doses. That is 4337.32 per cent of its total caseload, and 133.12 per cent of its population

With surge in fresh infections, China reports 2,830 new Covid-19 cases

China on Wednesday reported 2,830 locally transmitted confirmed cases, the National Health Commission said

Over 187 crore Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 187 crore on Wednesday, according to the Union health ministry

Covid-19 cases spike across India; Delhi brings back mask rule

233 out of 727 districts in India report rise in positivity rate between April 16 and 19

Covid-19: Delhi sees 1,009 fresh cases, 1 death; positivity rate 5.7%

This was the maximum number of cases recorded in Delhi since February 10 when 1,104 infections were reported

Maharashtra records 162 new Covid cases, zero death; active tally at 690

On Tuesday, the state recorded 137 coronavirus cases and three deaths linked to the disease.

Masks to be mandatory again in Delhi; Rs 500 fine for violators

The DDMA meeting emphasised strict enforcement of the SOPs for schools by the school management concerned

India's R-value, used to track Covid, crosses worrying mark: Researcher

India's effective reproduction number for Covid, an indicator of how quickly the infection is spreading, has increased to over one for first time since January, estimates researcher

Covid-19: DDMA likely to reimpose Rs 500 fine for not wearing mask in Delhi

Earlier in the day, a DDMA meeting was held chaired by the Delhi Lt Governor Anil Baijal

No plan to impose fine for not wearing face masks in Delhi: Manish Sisodia

The government is not planning to impose a fine for not wearing face masks in Delhi, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday.

Global coronavirus update: Total Covid caseload tops 505.8 million

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 505.8 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.20 million and vaccinations to over 11.19 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University

Centre writes to 5 states over rising Covid cases, positivity rate

Centre asks for monitoring of influenza-like illness and SARI cases at all health facilities on a regular basis, genomic sequencing for the prescribed samples of international passengers

Rising Covid cases: DDMA to meet on Wednesday to discuss measures

The meeting, which will be chaired by the Delhi Lt Governor at 12.30 pm, is also expected to hold discussions on hybrid mode of education for schools, official sources said

Delhi records 632 fresh Covid cases, no death; positivity rate at 4.42%

Delhi has recorded a nearly 26 per cent jump in fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours, while the positivity rate has been reported at 4.42 per cent

Covid LIVE: Centre writes to UP, Delhi, 3 other states over rising TPR

India recorded 1,247 new Covid infections on Monday; number of active cases rose to 11,860