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DATA STORY: India's active cases tally drop below 300,000-mark

India has so far administered 860,159,011 vaccine doses. That is 2554 per cent of its total caseload, and 61.64 per cent of its population

DATA STORY: India reports 28,326 new cases, active cases on the rise

India has so far administered 856,081,527 vaccine doses. That is 2543.86 per cent of its total caseload, and 61.35 per cent of its population

Covid caused biggest decrease in life expectancy since World War II: Study

The study found that 27 of the 29 countries saw reductions in life expectancy in 2020, and at a scale which wiped out years of progress on mortality.

Karnataka Covid-19 update: 775 new cases, 9 deaths in the last 24 hours

Karnataka has reported 775 new cases of Covid-19 and 9 deaths, taking the total number of infections to 29.73 lakh and toll to 37,726, the health department said on Sunday.

Maharashtra sees 3,206 Covid-19 cases, 36 deaths, 3,292 recoveries

Maharashtra on Sunday reported 3,206 new coronavirus positive cases and 36 fatalities while 3,292 patients recovered, the health department said. The new additions pushed the tally of infections in Maharashtra to 65,44,325 and the death toll to 1,38,870. The total number of recoveries in Maharashtra stands at 63,64,027 which leaves the state with 37,860 active cases, as per the official statement. Maharashtra's case recovery rate now stands at 97.24 per cent and the fatality rate is 2.12 per cent. With 1,65,990 new tests, the number of samples examined for coronavirus so far in Maharashtra rose to 5,81,58,000. Mumbai city reported 477 new cases and five deaths, taking the tally of infections to 7,41,237 and the death toll to 16,084, the statement said. Mumbai division recorded 990 cases and seven fatalities which raised the number of cases to 16,73,025 and the toll to 35,232, it said. Nashik division reported 819 cases including 680 in Ahmednagar district. The Pune division logge

Kerala reports 15,951 fresh Covid-19 infections, 165 deaths in last 24 hrs

Kerala reported 15,951 fresh Covid-19 infections and 165 deaths, as per the state health ministry on Sunday.

Andhra Pradesh reports 1,184 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths in last 24 hrs

Andhra Pradesh reported 1,184 new Covid-19 cases and eleven fatalities in the last 24 hours, said the health bulletin on Sunday.

Jammu and Kasmhir Covid update: 175 recoveries, 127 fresh cases

Recoveries remained ahead of new Covid cases in J&K on Sunday for the second consecutive day with 175 recoveries, 127 cases, and one death reported during the last 24 hours.

Nashik Covid update: Reports 100 fresh Covid-19 cases, 113 recoveries

Nashik district in Maharashtra on Sunday reported 100 fresh coronavirus positive cases, taking the tally to 4,08,078, while 113 patients recovered, health officials said. The death toll rose to 8,624 after one patient succumbed to the COVID-19 infection, they said. With 113 patients discharged on Sunday, the total count of recoveries in the Nashik district rose to 3,98,448. With 2,592 new tests, the number of samples examined for coronavirus so far in the district went up to 25,63,212, they added.

Covid-19: 53.5% in 18-44 age group vaccinated against coronavirus in India

The Ministry of Health and Family welfare on Sunday said 53.5 per cent of people in the 18-44 age group have been inoculated with the Covid-19 vaccine.

Delhi coronavirus update: Reports zero Covid deaths, 29 new cases

The national capital reported 29 coronavirus cases and zero death on Sunday, while the positivity rate stood at 0.05 percent, according to data shared by the city health department. The capital has recorded only three fatalities due to the infection in September so far. With the new cases, the overall infection tally in the city climbs to 14,38,714. Of this, over 14.13 lakh patients have recovered from the disease. The death toll stands at 25,085. Delhi reported 27 cases of infection on Saturday and 24 on Friday. There are 371 active cases in Delhi, of which 118 are in home-isolation.

Andhra Pradesh coronavirus update: 1,184 new Covid-19 cases, 11 deaths

Andhra Pradesh added 1,184 fresh coronavirus cases to its tally that now touched 20,46,841 on Sunday.

Sikkim coronavirus update: Logs 40 new Covid-19 cases, 1 fresh fatality

Sikkim's Covid-19 tally rose to 31,266 on Sunday as 40 more people tested positive for the infection, while one fresh fatality pushed the Himalayan state's coronavirus death toll to 386.

IPL: Central Covid testing agency help BCCI be up-to-date with test report

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has appointed a central Covid-19 testing agency in the UAE to ensure test reports of every player and support staff

28,326 new Covid-19 cases in India, total tally at 33,652,745: Govt

India saw a single-day rise of 28,326 new coronavirus infections, taking the country's total tally of cases to 3,36,52,745, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday

DATA STORY: India reports 29,616 new cases, active cases up by 1,280

India has so far administered 848,929,160 vaccine doses. That is 2524.74 per cent of its total caseload, and 60.84 per cent of its population

With 28,000 samples, 7th serosurvey in Delhi to be largest exercise: Jain

The previous survey was conducted a few months ago when Delhi was reeling under the brutal second wave of the pandemic.

CoWin certificate to mention date of birth of fully vaccinated going abroad

This comes amid ongoing discussions between India and the UK over Covid vaccination certificates.

Ladakh reports five fresh coronavirus cases, tally reaches 20,776

Five more people tested positive for COVID-19 in Ladakh, taking the overall infection tally in the union territory to 20,776, officials said on Saturday. Ladakh has registered 207 Covid-related deaths -- 149 in Leh and 58 in Kargil -- since the outbreak of the pandemic last year. As many as 20,405 patients have recovered till date. The officials said 5,253 people were tested for COVID-19 in the twin districts on Friday and five of them returned positive result. All the new cases were reported from Leh. Five COVID-19 patients were discharged in Leh in a 24-hour span, the officials said, adding the umber of active cases in Ladakh stands at 164 that included 161 in Leh and three in Kargil.

Over 56 mn Indians benefitted with Covid related health training, info: US

US Agency for International Development has reached more than 56 mn Indians with Covid-related health training, risk mitigation and vaccine information,essential equipment since beginning of pandemic