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India reported 1,72,433 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of infections to over 4.16 crore today. According to the government, the active cases decreased to reach 15,33,921-- 3.67 per cent of the total infections.
The daily positivity rate was recorded at 10.99 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 12.98 per cent, according to the health ministry.
Under the nationwide vaccination drive, 167.87 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far, the health ministry said.
Covid recovery rate currently at 95.14% with 2,59,107 recoveries recorded in the last 24 hours. With this, the total recoveries stand at 3,97,70,414.
During the same period, 15,69,449 tests were conducted, the ministry apprised.
Here are the Highlights on coronavirus cases in India:
Slightly Younger Population Infected More In Covid 3rd Wave: Top Medical BodyA comparatively younger population with an average age of 44 years has been infected more in this Covid wave, the government said on Thursday, highlighting there was significantly less use of drugs for treatment this time.
No new Omicron cases reported from Maharashtra today
2,668 Covid Cases, 13 Deaths In 24 Hours In DelhiDelhi today reported 2,668 fresh Covid cases and 13 deaths in 24 hours, while the positivity rate dropped to 4.3 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department.
Old Photos: Minister On Reports Of Workers' Mass Exodus During 3rd WaveMedia reports about mass exodus of migrant workers amid the third wave of the pandemic were untrue and states have been asked to be wary of rumour mongering on this issue, Parliament was informed on Thursday.
For Reopening Schools, Centre Revises Covid Guidelines. Details HereSpecific markings at an adequate distance to manage queues and ensure physical distancing in school premises has also been mandated by the education ministry.
Coronavirus: Peak Of COVID-19 Third Wave Over, Seeing Decline In Cases, Says GovernmentThe peak of the third COVID-19 wave driven by the highly transmissible coronavirus variant Omicron is slightly lower than that of the second wave, which swept the country last year and killed lakhs of people, the government said today.
Herd Immunity To Fight Covid A "Foolish Idea", Says WHO Expert Soumya Swaminathan"Hybrid immunity is the strongest immunity we can have at the moment - Hybrid is when one has been infected with Omicron and has also got the vaccine doses," she said.
Omicron Raging But Europe Is Easing Restrictions. Heres WhyEurope is accelerating steps to roll back coronavirus restrictions as efforts to control the fast-spreading omicron variant have been largely futile.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: One More Death, 214 Fresh Cases In Ladakh
The COVID-19 death count in Ladakh climbed to 226 on Thursday following one more fatality in Leh, while 214 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 26,400. The number of active cases in Ladakh stands at 1,140 which includes 698 cases in Leh district and 442 cases in Kargil. The Union Territory has recorded 226 Covid-related deaths -- 167 in Leh and 59 in Kargil -- since the outbreak of the pandemic last year.
The COVID-19 death count in Ladakh climbed to 226 on Thursday following one more fatality in Leh, while 214 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 26,400. The number of active cases in Ladakh stands at 1,140 which includes 698 cases in Leh district and 442 cases in Kargil. The Union Territory has recorded 226 Covid-related deaths -- 167 in Leh and 59 in Kargil -- since the outbreak of the pandemic last year.
Review Coverage Of Covid Vaccine 2nd Dose Amongst Teens Daily: Centre To StatesNoting that timely completion of Covid vaccination schedule is important to confer full protection of vaccines to the recipients, the Centre has asked the states and Union Territories to review the coverage of second dose amongst adolescents daily.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Odisha Logs 3,629 COVID-19 Cases, 18 Related Deaths
Odisha on Thursday recorded 3,629 new COVID-19 cases, five per cent more than the previous day, which pushed the tally to 12,59,405, the health department said in its bulletin.
Odisha on Thursday recorded 3,629 new COVID-19 cases, five per cent more than the previous day, which pushed the tally to 12,59,405, the health department said in its bulletin.
Eighteen patients, including three each in Khurda, Cuttack, Bhadrak, Jagatsinghpur and Sundargarh, succumbed to the infection, the bulletin said.
Pregnant Women With Covid Are Unlikely To Transmit To BabiesPregnant women who are positive with Covid-19 when they give birth rarely transmit the virus to their newborns, according to a spate of new research. The reason: Covid isn't often found in a patient's bloodstream.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Mumbai Reports 1,128 New Covid Cases; Positivity Rate Rises Slightly
Mumbai reported 1,128 new coronavirus infections and 10 deaths on Wednesday. The financial capital of the country recorded more than 1,000 cases after a gap of two days.
The caseload in the metropolis rose to 10,48,521 while death count reached 16,640, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said in a release.
On Tuesday, the city had reported 803 new cases and seven fatalities.
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: Andaman & Nicobar Records 18 New COVID-19 Cases
Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported a dip in new COVID-19 cases, as 18 fresh infections were recorded, four less than the previous day, pushing the tally in the union territory to 9,844 on Thursday. The COVID-19 death count in the archipelago remained at 129 as no fresh fatality was reported in the last 24 hours. The union territory now has 290 active COVID-19 cases, while 9,425 people have recovered from the disease so far.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands reported a dip in new COVID-19 cases, as 18 fresh infections were recorded, four less than the previous day, pushing the tally in the union territory to 9,844 on Thursday. The COVID-19 death count in the archipelago remained at 129 as no fresh fatality was reported in the last 24 hours. The union territory now has 290 active COVID-19 cases, while 9,425 people have recovered from the disease so far.
Kerala Reports 52,199 New Covid Cases, 500 More DeathsKerala continued to report more than 50,000 daily COVID-19 cases with the state recording 52,199 fresh infections on Wednesday raising the caseload to 61,29,755.
Jharkhand's COVID-19 Tally Rises To 4,29,773 With 601 Fresh Cases
Jharkhand on Thursday reported 601 new COVID-19 cases, 21 less than the previous day, with the tally mounting to 4,29,773, a health department bulletin said. The COVID-19 death count rose to 5,306 as three more persons - one from capital Ranchi and two from Saraikela district succumbed to the infection in the last 24 hours, it said.
Jharkhand on Thursday reported 601 new COVID-19 cases, 21 less than the previous day, with the tally mounting to 4,29,773, a health department bulletin said. The COVID-19 death count rose to 5,306 as three more persons - one from capital Ranchi and two from Saraikela district succumbed to the infection in the last 24 hours, it said.
India's Covid Positivity Rate Nearly 11%; 1.72 Lakh New Cases
India reported 1,72,433 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, 7% higher than yesterday. The positivity rate went up from 9.26 per cent to nearly 11%. India has witnessed a surge in Covid cases in the last one month led by the new variant Omicron. The country's active caseload currently stands at 15,33,921.
India reported 1,72,433 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, 7% higher than yesterday. The positivity rate went up from 9.26 per cent to nearly 11%. India has witnessed a surge in Covid cases in the last one month led by the new variant Omicron. The country's active caseload currently stands at 15,33,921.
10 Day Self-Isolation As "Fortress" New Zealand Eyes Phased ReopeningNew Zealand on Thursday announced a phased reopening of its border that has been largely closed for two years, but the travel and airline industry said much more was needed to revive the Pacific island nation's struggling tourism sector.
Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth, COVID-Positive, Writes: "Bring It On 2022""We'll see what more is that you have in store for me," she wrote
