Coronavirus news updates: 3.14 lakh new cases, hospitals run out of oxygen; SC, HCs take note of shortages
India also reported a record 2,104 deaths in a span of 24 hours on Thursday, taking the toll from COVID-19 disease to 1,84,657
With 3.14 lakh new COVID-19 cases, India records world's highest daily surge
The COVID-19 toll in the country increased to 1,84,657 on Thursday with a record 2,104 new fatalities, said the health ministry
Maharashtra, UP, Delhi worst-affected as daily cases cross 2.17 lakh; Centre to ramp up Covaxin production
Several states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, are facing a shortage of vaccine doses, leading to a suspension of operations at several immunisation centres
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Coronavirus news updates: UP, Odisha impose fresh curbs as cases spike; Delhi overtakes Mumbai as worst-hit city
In view of the increasing demand for medical oxygen, the Union Health Ministry said a tender will be finalised for the import of 50,000 MT of medical oxygen and possible sources will be identified by MEA.
Coronavirus Updates: In view of COVID-19 case surge, tender to be floated to import 50,000 MT of medical oxygen, says Centre
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The Union Health Ministry has also been directed to finalise the tender for the same and also explore possible sources for import identified by the missions of the Ministry of External Affairs
COVID-19 pandemic at 'critical point', infections increasing despite widespread curbs, warns WHO
India on Monday overtook Brazil as the country with the second-highest number of infections, after logging more than 168,000 new cases in a single day
COVID-19 surge: 'Mutant strains, sluggish vaccine drive, carelessness' contributed to rise in cases in India, say scientists
India's tally has climbed to 1.33 crore with a record spike of 1,52,879 daily cases on Sunday, in what many say is a second wave that is more powerful than the first
With 1,31,968 new COVID-19 cases, India records highest one-day spike
The toll increased to 1,67,642 with 780 more fatalities being registered in a day, highest since 18 October
Mamata Banerjee to skip COVID-19 review meet with Narendra Modi
Instead of the chief minister, West Bengal's chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay is likely to attend the meeting, sources said
India reports 1,26,789 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day spike since pandemic
Registering a steady increase for the 29th day in row, the count of active cases has gone up to 9,10,319, which is 7.04% of the total count
COVID-19 surge: Vaccination aims to protect most vulnerable, says Centre amid demand for relaxation in rules
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Maharashtra counterpart Uddhav Thackeray on Monday had requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to relax the age limit for inoculation
COVID-19 pandemic: Allow people over 25 to get inoculated, Uddhav Thackeray requests Centre
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Maharashtra chief minister said the move 'will protect young people from coronavirus when they commute to earn a livelihood'
COVID-19 vaccination: Over 7.06 crore people inoculated so far, says Centre
A total of 12,76,191 vaccine doses were given on Friday, the 77th day of the nationwide COVID-19 inoculation drive, said the health ministry
States, UTs facing 'grave' COVID-19 situation haven't adequately enforced containment rules, says Centre
Eleven states and UTs, including Maharasthra, Punjab, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh have contributed 90% of cases, 90.5% of deaths in 14 days till 31 March, the Central Government said (edited)
India records 59,118 new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day rise since October
Registering an increase for the 16th day in row, the active cases have increased to 4,21,066 comprising 3.55% of the total 1,18,46,652 infections
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More than 5 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered by 67th day of inoculation drive
The government on Tuesday announced that from 1 April, people over 45 years of age will be eligible to get COVID-19 vaccines
Coronavirus Updates: Maharashtra reports 27,126 new Covid-19 cases, 92 deaths in 24 hrs
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Maharashtra mulls lockdown, Delhi and Punjab announce curbs as COVID cases spike; Europe resumes using AstraZeneca jab
From ramping up vaccination capacity to imposing a night curfew, state governments are seeking to curb the looming "second wave"
Coronavirus News Update: Maharashtra surpasses 2020 peak with 25,833 fresh cases; Kejriwal asks Centre to relax vaccine rules
This grim situation comes in the backdrop of a surge in COVID-19 cases across the country, and various state governments implementing measures to curb the infections on war footing