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India on Wednesday reported a total of 1,778 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the COVID-19 tally to 4,30,12,749. According to Union health ministry data, the active cases declined further to 23,087 today.
The active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, it showed.
A reduction of 2,741 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.28 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate stood at 0.39 per cent, the ministry said.
Here are the Highlights on Coronavirus cases in India:
Over 182 Crore Covid Vaccine Doses Administered In India: Government
More than 69 lakh COVID-19 vaccine doses have so far been administered to the beneficiaries in the 12-14 years age group, the Union health ministry said on Wednesday. The cumulative number of Covid vaccine doses administered in the country crossed 182 crore on Wednesday, it added.
More than 28 lakh (28,17,612) vaccine doses were administered till 7 pm on Wednesday, the ministry said, adding that the daily vaccination tally is expected to go up with the compilation of the final reports by late night.
Over 69 lakh (69,99,528) vaccine doses have so far been administered to the beneficiaries in the 12-14 age group, according to the ministry's data.
More than 2.21 crore (2,21,14,924) precaution doses have been given to the healthcare workers, frontline workers and those aged above 60 years, the ministry said.
Delhi Reports 132 Covid Cases In A Day
Delhi reported 132 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 0.40 per cent while no death due to the infection was reported, data from the health department on Wednesday revealed.
The total number of COVID-19 cases reported in the city has increased to 18,64,135. The deaths remained unchanged at 26,148, the bulletin stated.
Delhi on Tuesday reported 104 Covid cases with a positivity rate of 0.37 per cent while there was one fatality due to the infection. The day before, the city had logged 108 infections while the positivity rate stood at 0.49 per cent.
Maharashtra reports 149 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths
Maharashtra on Wednesday reported 149 new cases of coronavirus and two fresh deaths linked to the infection, while 222 more patients were discharged following recovery, the state heath department said.
With this, the overall COVID-19 count in the state rose to 78,72,817, while the death count increased to 1,43,769, the department said in a bulletin. On Tuesday, the state had logged 156 coronavirus cases, but zero fatalities.
In Maharashtra, 19 districts and 13 municipal corporations did not report any fresh cases of coronavirus in the last 24 hours, the bulletin said. Mumbai reported the highest COVID-19 cases among the cities at 46.
72 New COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths In Telangana
Telangana on Wednesday recorded 72 new COVID-19 cases and took the tally to 7,90,989 so far. The death count remained at 4,111 as no fresh fatalities were reported today. The recovery rate stood at 99.39 per cent.
A bulletin said 50 people recuperated from the infection and the cumulative number of recoveries till date was 7,86,241.
Hyderabad reported 35 cases, the highest number recorded today while 22,072 samples were tested.
Gujarat Reports 16 COVID-19 Cases
Gujarat on Wednesday reported 16 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 12,23,806, the state health department said. The COVID-19 deaths remained unchanged at 10,942 as no fresh fatality was reported in the state, it said.
A total 25 patients were discharged, raising the number of recoveries in Gujarat so far to 12,12,565, leaving the state with 299 active cases, the department said in a release.
The total number of COVID-19 vaccination doses administered so far in Gujarat rose to 10.50 crore, with 1.89 lakh people receiving the shots on Wednesday.
Mumbai Logs 46 COVID-19 Cases, No Deaths
After reporting less than 30 COVID-19 cases for three days in a row, Mumbai logged 46 new infections on Wednesday, but no fresh death linked to the disease was recorded, the city civic body said.
With this, the tally of COVID-19 cases jumped to 10,57,661, while the death count remained unchanged at 16,693, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) bulletin said.
Mumbai's daily COVID-19 cases had been below 30 for the last three days and under-100 since March 2, 2022. A day before, Mumbai had logged 28 COVID-19 cases and zero fatalities for the seventh day in a row.
31 New Covid cases, No Deaths In Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh registered 31 fresh cases of Covid-19, 66 recoveries and no deaths in 24 hours ending 9 AM on Wednesday.
The total positive cases now touched 23,19,328, recoveries 23,04,148 and deaths 14,730, according to the latest bulletin. The number of active cases is down to 450, said the bulletin.
Anantapuramu district reported 11 fresh cases while eight districts added less than five each. Four districts did not report any new case in 24 hours.
Kerala records 702 fresh COVID-19 cases, 61 deaths
Kerala on Wednesday recorded 702 fresh infections which raised the total caseload to 65,29,093. The State reported 61 deaths which raised the death count to 67,476, according to an official press release.
Of the deaths, two were reported in the last 24 hours, six in the last few days but were not recorded due to late receipt of documents and 53 were designated as COVID-19 deaths after receiving appeals based on the new guidelines of the Centre and the directions of the Supreme Court, the release said.
With 903 more people recovering from the virus since Tuesday, the total recoveries reached 64,55,655 and the active cases dropped to 5,091, the release said.
Over 50 Lakh Youngsters Between 12-14 Age Group Inoculated With First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday informed that over 50 lakh beneficiaries aged between 12-14 years have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
"Another feather in the cap of the world's largest vaccination drive. Over 50 lakh youngsters between the 12-14 age group have received their first dose of #COVID19 vaccine Extremely proud of our young warriors! #SabkoVaccineMuftVaccine," tweeted the Union Health Minister.
Two doses of Biological E's intramuscular vaccine Corbevax would be administered to the beneficiaries in the 12 to 14 years age group in an interval of 28 days, the government data notified.
Coronavirus: Vaccination Of Children In 12-14 Age Group Begins In Madhya PradeshThe vaccination against COVID-19 of children in the age group of 12-14 years began in Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday, with Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan appealing to people to come forward and get inoculated against the viral infection.
No COVID-19 Deaths In Odisha For Six Days
Odisha registered no new coronavirus fatality for the sixth straight day on Wednesday, while 60 more people tested positive for the infection, a Health Department bulletin said. The state had logged 32 cases on Monday.
There are 536 active cases, while Puri and Kalahandi districts have no coronavirus patients at present, the bulletin said.
The daily positivity rate was 0.13 per cent and the infections were detected out of 46,607 sample tests. Eighty-three COVID-19 patients have recuperated in the last 24 hours, it added.
All COVID-19 Curbs To End On March 31, Except Masks, Distancing: Government
In view of the continuous dip in coronavirus cases, the Home Ministry has decided to end all COVID-19 containment measures from March 31, two years after their implementation following the outbreak of the pandemic.
However, wearing of face mask and maintaining social distancing norms will continue as earlier.
The Central government had on March 24, 2020 issued for the first time orders and guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, (DM Act) 2005 for the containment of COVID-19 in the country and these have been modified on various occasions.
In a communication to the chief secretaries of all states, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said that over the last 24 months, significant capacities have been developed for various aspects of management of the pandemic, such as diagnostics, surveillance, contact tracing, treatment, vaccination, hospital infrastructure.
Also, the general public now has much higher level of awareness on the COVID-appropriate behavior, he said.
The states and Union Territories have also developed their own capacities and systems and implemented their detailed specific plans for managing the pandemic, he said, adding over the last seven weeks or so there has been a steep decline in the number of cases.
The total caseload in the country stands at 23,913 only (on March 22) and the daily positivity rate has declined to 0.28 per cent, he said.
It is also worth mentioning that with the combined efforts, a total of 181.56 crore vaccine doses have been administered, he said.
"After taking into consideration the overall improvement in the situation and preparedness of the Government to deal with the pandemic, National Disaster Management Authority has taken a decision that there may not be any further need to invoke the provisions of the Disaster Management Act for COVID containment measures," the communication said.
Accordingly, Mr Bhalla said, after the expiry of the existing order on March 31, no further order will be issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
However, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare advisories on COVID containment measures, including on the use of face mask and hand hygiene, will continue to guide the overall national response to the pandemic, he said.
The Home Secretary, however, said that in view of the nature of the disease, people still need to remain watchful of the situation.
He said whenever any surge in the number of cases is observed, states and UTs may consider taking prompt and proactive action at local level, as advised by the Ministry of Health from time to time.
"I would, therefore, advise all the States and UTs to consider appropriately discontinuing issue of orders and guidelines under the DM Act, 2005 for COVID containment measures," Mr Bhalla said.
The states and Union territories may continue to follow the Standard Operating Measures and advisories that have been or are being issued by the Ministry of Health from time to time for containment measures, vaccination and other related aspects, he said.
However, wearing of face mask and maintaining social distancing norms will continue as earlier.
The Central government had on March 24, 2020 issued for the first time orders and guidelines under the Disaster Management Act, (DM Act) 2005 for the containment of COVID-19 in the country and these have been modified on various occasions.
In a communication to the chief secretaries of all states, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said that over the last 24 months, significant capacities have been developed for various aspects of management of the pandemic, such as diagnostics, surveillance, contact tracing, treatment, vaccination, hospital infrastructure.
Also, the general public now has much higher level of awareness on the COVID-appropriate behavior, he said.
The states and Union Territories have also developed their own capacities and systems and implemented their detailed specific plans for managing the pandemic, he said, adding over the last seven weeks or so there has been a steep decline in the number of cases.
The total caseload in the country stands at 23,913 only (on March 22) and the daily positivity rate has declined to 0.28 per cent, he said.
It is also worth mentioning that with the combined efforts, a total of 181.56 crore vaccine doses have been administered, he said.
"After taking into consideration the overall improvement in the situation and preparedness of the Government to deal with the pandemic, National Disaster Management Authority has taken a decision that there may not be any further need to invoke the provisions of the Disaster Management Act for COVID containment measures," the communication said.
Accordingly, Mr Bhalla said, after the expiry of the existing order on March 31, no further order will be issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
However, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare advisories on COVID containment measures, including on the use of face mask and hand hygiene, will continue to guide the overall national response to the pandemic, he said.
The Home Secretary, however, said that in view of the nature of the disease, people still need to remain watchful of the situation.
He said whenever any surge in the number of cases is observed, states and UTs may consider taking prompt and proactive action at local level, as advised by the Ministry of Health from time to time.
"I would, therefore, advise all the States and UTs to consider appropriately discontinuing issue of orders and guidelines under the DM Act, 2005 for COVID containment measures," Mr Bhalla said.
The states and Union territories may continue to follow the Standard Operating Measures and advisories that have been or are being issued by the Ministry of Health from time to time for containment measures, vaccination and other related aspects, he said.
No New COVID-19 Cases In Arunachal Pradesh In Last 24 Hours
Arunachal Pradesh did not register any fresh COVID-19 case today, a senior health department official said.
The COVID-19 caseload in the northeastern state remained at 64,484, he said.
The frontier state also did not report any new case on Tuesday.
As many as 64,185 people have recuperated from the disease so far including, three on Tuesday, the official said.
The number of COVID-19 deaths in the frontier state remained at 296, as no fresh fatality was reported in the last 24 hours, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said.
The COVID-19 recovery rate in the state marginally improved to 99.54 per cent from 99.53 per cent, the previous day, the official said.
Arunachal Pradesh currently has only three active COVID-19 cases.
The Capital Complex Region comprising Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli and Banderdewa areas, has two active cases while Lohit has one, the SSO said.
A total of 12,68,246 samples have been tested for the infection in the state so far, including 145 on Tuesday, Jampa said, adding that the positivity ratio remained at 0.59 per cent.
State Immunisation Officer (SSO) Dr Dimong Padung said over 16.53 lakh people have been inoculated with Covid vaccines so far in the state.
The COVID-19 caseload in the northeastern state remained at 64,484, he said.
The frontier state also did not report any new case on Tuesday.
As many as 64,185 people have recuperated from the disease so far including, three on Tuesday, the official said.
The number of COVID-19 deaths in the frontier state remained at 296, as no fresh fatality was reported in the last 24 hours, State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said.
The COVID-19 recovery rate in the state marginally improved to 99.54 per cent from 99.53 per cent, the previous day, the official said.
Arunachal Pradesh currently has only three active COVID-19 cases.
The Capital Complex Region comprising Itanagar, Naharlagun, Nirjuli and Banderdewa areas, has two active cases while Lohit has one, the SSO said.
A total of 12,68,246 samples have been tested for the infection in the state so far, including 145 on Tuesday, Jampa said, adding that the positivity ratio remained at 0.59 per cent.
State Immunisation Officer (SSO) Dr Dimong Padung said over 16.53 lakh people have been inoculated with Covid vaccines so far in the state.
Andaman & Nicobar Reports 2 New COVID-19 Cases In 24 Hours
Two persons tested positive for COVID-19 in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, pushing the tally in the union territory to 10,031, a health department official said today.
The archipelago now has only two active COVID-19 cases while 9,900 people have recovered from the disease, he said.
The number of COVID-19 deaths remained at 129 as no new fatality was reported in the last 24 hours, the official said.
The administration has so far tested 7,08,543 samples for the virus and the cumulative test positivity rate is 1.42 per cent.
A total of 6,09,392 beneficiaries have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccine, the official added.
The archipelago now has only two active COVID-19 cases while 9,900 people have recovered from the disease, he said.
The number of COVID-19 deaths remained at 129 as no new fatality was reported in the last 24 hours, the official said.
The administration has so far tested 7,08,543 samples for the virus and the cumulative test positivity rate is 1.42 per cent.
A total of 6,09,392 beneficiaries have been inoculated with COVID-19 vaccine, the official added.
Puducherry Registers Single COVID-19 Case In 24 Hours
Puducherry, which registered zero COVID-19 cases in the last two days, reported only one coronavirus case today taking the overall tally to 1,65,773.
In a release, Director of Health G Sriramulu said the solitary case was identified in Puducherry region. The department has tested 441 samples in the last 24 hours.
Sriramulu said there are 10 active cases who are all recovering in home quarantine. While two patients recovered, the overall recoveries were 1,63,801.
He said there was no fresh fatality today and the number of deaths remained unchanged at 1,962.
The test positivity rate (TPR) was 0.23 per cent while the fatality and recovery rates were 1.18 per cent and 98.81 per cent, respectively.
Sriramulu said the health department has administered 16,19,376 doses so far which comprised 9,37,956 first doses, 6,67,939 second doses and 13,481 booster doses.
In a release, Director of Health G Sriramulu said the solitary case was identified in Puducherry region. The department has tested 441 samples in the last 24 hours.
Sriramulu said there are 10 active cases who are all recovering in home quarantine. While two patients recovered, the overall recoveries were 1,63,801.
He said there was no fresh fatality today and the number of deaths remained unchanged at 1,962.
The test positivity rate (TPR) was 0.23 per cent while the fatality and recovery rates were 1.18 per cent and 98.81 per cent, respectively.
Sriramulu said the health department has administered 16,19,376 doses so far which comprised 9,37,956 first doses, 6,67,939 second doses and 13,481 booster doses.
Bengal logs 75 new Covid cases, 2 more deaths
West Bengal on Tuesday reported 75 new Covid-19 cases, 48 more than the previous day's figure, taking the tally to 20,16,917, the health department said in a bulletin.
The state registered two more coronavirus fatalities in the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll to 21,197, it added.
West Bengal had on Monday recorded 27 new cases of Covid-19 and one fresh fatality.
India Records 1,778 New COVID-19 Cases, 62 Covid Deaths In 24 Hours
With 1,778 new coronavirus infections, India's total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,12,749, while the number of active cases declined by over 800 to 23,087, according to the government data updated today.
The number of deaths has climbed to 5,16,605 with 62 new fatalities being reported in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The active cases constitute 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the country's COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the health ministry said.
A reduction of 826 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in the last 24 hours.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.26 per cent and weekly positivity rate was also recorded at 0.36 per cent, according to the health ministry.
The latest 24 hours saw a total of 6,77,218 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far cumulatively conducted over 78.42 crore tests.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease rose to 4,24,73,057, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.20 per cent.
The cumulative doses of in the country so far under the nationwide Covid vaccination drive has exceeded 181.89 crore.
The number of deaths has climbed to 5,16,605 with 62 new fatalities being reported in the last 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.
The active cases constitute 0.05 per cent of the total infections, while the country's COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.75 per cent, the health ministry said.
A reduction of 826 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in the last 24 hours.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.26 per cent and weekly positivity rate was also recorded at 0.36 per cent, according to the health ministry.
The latest 24 hours saw a total of 6,77,218 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far cumulatively conducted over 78.42 crore tests.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease rose to 4,24,73,057, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.20 per cent.
The cumulative doses of in the country so far under the nationwide Covid vaccination drive has exceeded 181.89 crore.
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1,778 New Cases In India, 11% Higher Than Yesterday
India on Wednesday reported a total of 1,778 fresh coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours, taking the COVID-19 tally to 4,30,12,749. According to Union health ministry data, the active cases declined further to 23,087 today.
The active cases comprise 0.06 per cent of the total infections. The national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.74 per cent, it showed.
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