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New Delhi:
India recorded 33,750 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, 22 per cent higher than yesterday, while 123 people died due to the virus in a day. The number of cases of fast-spreading Omicron variant has risen to 1,700, with Maharashtra reporting the most number of infections.
The active case count of India stands at 1,45,582.
A total of 10,846 recoveries in the last 24 hours took the overall recovery number to 3,42,95,407.
India had reported 27,553 infections on Sunday and 284 deaths due to the virus.
Meanwhile, vaccination opened for teens in the 15 to 18 age group from today amid a surge of Covid cases in multiple cities. Over 40 lakh teens received their first dose on day 1 of the programme. The vaccination programme - carried out in consultation with schools - is being held at hospitals and health centres. Those born in 2007 and before are eligible for the vaccine.
Here are the Highlights on Coronavirus cases in India:
Jan 04, 2022 01:34 (IST)
As COVID-19 cases spike, Mumbai civic body modifies sealing rules for buildings
Jan 04, 2022 01:27 (IST)
Coronavirus Live Updates: Assam reports 351 fresh COVID-19 infections, 2 deaths
Jan 04, 2022 00:01 (IST)
Delhi asks school principals to daily upload status of vaccinated students on Google Tracker
Jan 03, 2022 23:44 (IST)
At 1,259, Gujarat sees highest single-day spike in COVID-19 cases after seven months; three die
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Jan 03, 2022 23:38 (IST)
38 jawans of CRPF unit CoBRA test COVID-19 positive in Sukma
Jan 03, 2022 23:27 (IST)
Covid-19: Over 50,000 teens vaccinated in Haryana
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Jan 03, 2022 23:12 (IST)
US Authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Shot For Children As Young As 12
Jan 03, 2022 22:50 (IST)
Union Minister Mahendra Nath Pandey tests positive for COVID-19
Jan 03, 2022 22:28 (IST)
Covaxin Shelf-Life Extension Not A Problem: Covid Task Force Chief
Jan 03, 2022 22:13 (IST)
Over 3,000 Noida teens take jab as Covid vaccination starts for 15+ age group
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Jan 03, 2022 21:54 (IST)
Meghalaya to restrict movement of people to prevent spread of Covid: Chief Minister
Jan 03, 2022 21:38 (IST)
West Bengal logs 6,078 new Covid cases, 13 deaths
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Jan 03, 2022 21:22 (IST)
Jharkhand imposes COVID-19 restrictions till January 15
Jan 03, 2022 20:54 (IST)
COVID curbs: Jharkhand shuts educational institutes till Jan 15, allows offices to operate with 50% workforce
Jan 03, 2022 20:42 (IST)
Jan 03, 2022 20:30 (IST)
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra goes into self-isolation after a member from family, staff test COVID positive
Jan 03, 2022 20:12 (IST)
Eight more Omicron cases in Haryana
Jan 03, 2022 19:29 (IST)
Around 24 lakh eligible teenagers set to get jabbed in Jharkhand: Senior official
Jan 03, 2022 18:42 (IST)
Omicron cases less severe, hospitalisation rate lower in South Africa: Study
Jan 03, 2022 18:24 (IST)
COVID-19: Kerala logs 2,560 new infections, 71 deaths
Jan 03, 2022 18:04 (IST)
Veteran actor Prem Chopra and wife test positive for COVID-19, admitted to hospital
Jan 03, 2022 17:57 (IST)
Jan 03, 2022 17:14 (IST)
Goa Covid-19 Cases: Goa To Impose Night Curfew Amid Covid Spike After New Year Celebrations
Jan 03, 2022 17:07 (IST)
Delhi logs 4099 new Covid cases, positivity rate jumps to 6.46 %
Jan 03, 2022 17:05 (IST)
Former Bihar chief minister Jitan Ram Manjhi tests positive for coronavirus
Jan 03, 2022 16:43 (IST)
Omicron threat: Karnataka Cabinet to discuss long-term measures, says Chief Minister
Jan 03, 2022 16:28 (IST)
Take Covid-19 vaccine immediately: Lok Sabha Speaker's appeal to those yet to be inoculated
Jan 03, 2022 16:12 (IST)
Seven test positive at Chief Minister's programme in Bihar
Jan 03, 2022 15:03 (IST)
Delhi Omicron: Omicron Found In 84% Of Covid Samples Tested In Delhi Over 2 Days
Jan 03, 2022 14:49 (IST)
Bihar's first genome sequencing facility becomes operational
Jan 03, 2022 14:46 (IST)
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Jan 03, 2022 13:51 (IST)
COVID-19: India supplies 5 lakh more Covaxin doses to Afghanistan
Jan 03, 2022 12:42 (IST)
Odisha records 424 new COVID-19 cases
Jan 03, 2022 12:29 (IST)
Jan 03, 2022 12:15 (IST)
Telangana Congress chief Revanth Reddy tests positive for COVID-19
Jan 03, 2022 11:43 (IST)
Video: Indian-Origin Man Alleges Mumbai Airport Covid Testing A "Scam"
Jan 03, 2022 11:34 (IST)
Jan 03, 2022 11:05 (IST)
551 COVID vaccination centres designated for children, says Kerala health minister
Jan 03, 2022 10:41 (IST)
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Jan 03, 2022 10:09 (IST)
Coronavirus: Omicron Spreads Fast But Is Weak, Like Viral Fever, Says UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
Jan 03, 2022 10:05 (IST)
Jan 03, 2022 09:55 (IST)
1,700 Omicron Cases In India, Most In Maharashtra; Covid Cases Up 22% Today
Jan 03, 2022 09:41 (IST)
Jaipur schools shut for class 1-8, Rajasthan implements new Covid guidelines
Jan 03, 2022 09:30 (IST)
Jan 03, 2022 09:20 (IST)
10 new COVID-19 cases in Andamans
Jan 03, 2022 09:05 (IST)
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Jan 03, 2022 07:39 (IST)
US Defense Secretary tests positive for Covid-19
Jan 03, 2022 06:14 (IST)
OVID-19: Vaccination of children aged 15-18 years to begin from today
Jan 03, 2022 05:20 (IST)
