Complacency has left India vulnerable to second wave
The state government earlier today announced a week long lockdown in the Amravati district in view of the rising coronavirus cases
Coronavirus LIVE updates: Globally, more than 111.6 million people have been infected by the virus and the death toll stands at 2,471,412
Guleria was speaking at the ongoing edition of Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) in a session on his book 'Till We Win: India's Fight Against The Covid-19 Pandemic'
The decision, which was taken as cases continue to rise across Maharashtra, comes after the tightening of restrictions in Pune
The British government says it aims to give every adult in the country a first dose of coronavirus vaccine by July 31, a month earlier than its previous target.
The Union Health Ministry has written to all states and UTs highlighting the need to significantly enhance the pace of Covid-19 vaccinations
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Apart from making efforts to meet the requirements of India, the company is also trying its best to balance the needs of the rest of the world, he added
The total cases in the state increased to 20,93,913 including 48,439 active cases and 19,92,530 total recoveries
"India has been a global leader in pandemic response efforts. Appreciate efforts to strengthen COVAX Facility ensuring equitable access to vaccines," UN Secy Gen said
The US is the worst-hit country with the world's highest number of cases and deaths at 28,075,801 and 497,574, respectively, according to the CSSE
As per the Health Ministry, 1,08,38,323 vaccine doses have been given through 2,29,462 sessions till Saturday evening
As of Feb. 9, China has administered 40.52 million COVID-19 vaccine doses to key groups, said National Health Commission spokesperson Mi Feng at a press conference
The state had recorded over 6,000 cases after a gap of three months on Friday
During the day, 26,110 beneficiaries received shots across 302 centres, including 4,351 people who got their second dose, as the inoculation drive picked up pace
More than 17 million people have been given a jab since the UK's Covid-19 vaccine rollout began in December 2020, the BBC reported on Saturday
While Kerala and Maharashtra continue to report a surge in cases, a trend of rising in infections is also being observed in Punjab, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh