Page 570 - Health News
Karnataka logs 803 new Covid-19 cases, reports 17 deaths on Sunday
Karnataka logged 803 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths on Sunday, taking the total number of infections to 29,61,735 and the toll to 37,504.
 "Karnataka logs 803 new Covid-19 cases, reports 17 deaths on Sunday")
Delhi reports 22 new Covid cases; zero death for 5th consecutive day
Delhi reported 22 new Covid cases and 44 recoveries in the last 24 hours, according to the health bulletin of the union territory
 "Delhi reports 22 new Covid cases; zero death for 5th consecutive day")
22 new Covid cases, zero death recorded in Delhi; positivity rate 0.04%
No death due to COVID-19 was recorded in Delhi on Sunday, while 22 fresh cases were reported with a positivity rate of 0.04 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.
 "22 new Covid cases, zero death recorded in Delhi; positivity rate 0.04%")
Covid-19 recoveries cross two million mark in Andhra Pradesh today
The gross Covid-19 recoveries in Andhra Pradesh crossed the two million mark and touched 20,00,877 as 1,226 infected persons got cured in 24 hours ending 9 am on Sunday.
India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage crosses 740 million mark: Govt
India's COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed the 74 crore mark, the Union Ministry of Health said on Sunday.
 "India's Covid-19 vaccination coverage crosses 740 million mark: Govt")
The whole country is open: Shastri on book launch causing Covid criticism
Indian team head coach Ravi Shastri has brushed aside criticism of the launch event of his book
 "The whole country is open: Shastri on book launch causing Covid criticism")
Coronavirus LIVE: Vaccination is the medicine to boost economy, says FM
Coronavirus live updates: Uttar Pradesh says it has vaccinated 48 per cent of its population; hundreds in Istanbul protest against the government's inoculation campaign.
 "Coronavirus LIVE: Vaccination is the medicine to boost economy, says FM")
Southern Chinese city with coronavirus outbreak stops buses, trains
A city in southern China that is trying to contain a coronavirus outbreak told the public Sunday not to leave, suspended bus and train service and closed cinemas, bars and other facilities
 "Southern Chinese city with coronavirus outbreak stops buses, trains")
India's cumulative Covid-19 vaccination coverage surpasses 738.2 mn
India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage surpassed 73.82 crores, (73,82,07,378) as per provisional reports, informed the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday
Japan passes 50% vaccination rate, may ease limits in November
Japan's government says more than 50 per cent of the population has been fully vaccinated.
 "Japan passes 50% vaccination rate, may ease limits in November")
Study finds why people with diabetes develop severe Covid-19
A recent study by a team of international clinical researchers reveals the mechanism behind cytokine storm during coronavirus infection.
 "Study finds why people with diabetes develop severe Covid-19")
India reports 28,591 new coronavirus infections, 338 more deaths
India saw a single-day rise of 28,591 coronavirus infections, taking the overall tally to 3,32,36,921, while active cases declined by nearly 6,600 in a day to stand at 3,84,921
 "India reports 28,591 new coronavirus infections, 338 more deaths")
Sinovac launches clinical trial of vaccine on children, teenagers in SA
Chinese pharma company Sinovac Biotech on Friday launched the Phase III clinical trial of its Covid-19 vaccine on a group of children and teenagers between six months and 17 years old in South Africa
 "Sinovac launches clinical trial of vaccine on children, teenagers in SA")
Covid LIVE: ZyCoV-D is likely to be launched in early October, says report
The national recovery rate was recorded at 97.49 per cent, the health ministry said.
 "Covid LIVE: ZyCoV-D is likely to be launched in early October, says report")
Delhi records zero death, 35 new Covid-19 cases; positivity rate 0.05%
On Friday, 36 cases were logged with a positivity rate of 0.05 percent, as per the official data.
Kerala govt conducts seroprevalence study to assess Covid spread
Health Minister Veena George said the study began earlier this month
 "Kerala govt conducts seroprevalence study to assess Covid spread")
Medicine delivery by drones to be piloted in 16 zones in Telangana: Scindia
Scindia on Saturday said Medicines from the Sky' project under which drugs and vaccines are delivered using drones, will be taken up on a pilot basis in 16 green zones in Telangana
 "Medicine delivery by drones to be piloted in 16 zones in Telangana: Scindia")
Over 72 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs so far: Govt
More than 72 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses have been provided to states and union territories so far, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday.
 "Over 72 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses provided to states, UTs so far: Govt")
DATA STORY: India reports 33,376 cases in 24 hours, adds 308 deaths to toll
India has so far administered 723,784,586 vaccine doses. That is 2200.01 per cent of its total caseload, and 52.36 per cent of its population
Four new coronavirus cases reported in Ladakh, tally hits 20,600
Ladakh recorded four new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 20,600 while the active cases in the Union territory came down to 39 after five more patients recovered from the disease