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  Covaxin production to reach 10 cr doses per month by September: Health Ministry

  India | May 29, 2021 7:09 IST

  In May, an additional 21,54,440 doses of Covaxin are to be supplied. This takes the total vaccine supplied and in pipeline till date to 3,11,87,060 doses. 

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  24 states have reported a decline in active Covid-19 cases since last week: Health Ministry

  News | May 27, 2021 17:00 IST

  It's reassuring that we are on the downswing of the second wave, and it will be sustained if restrictions open up systematically as the time comes, says Health Ministry

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  Covid positivity rate down to 9.54 per cent: Health Ministry

  India | May 25, 2021 13:09 IST

  The daily COVID-19 positivity rate has reduced and now stands at 9.54 per cent, while the single-day recoveries continue to outnumber the new cases for the 12th consecutive day, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.

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  No consensus yet on COVID vaccine passport issue at WHO level: Govt

  India | May 23, 2021 0:09 IST

  The WHO is yet to reach a consensus on the vaccine passport issue for allowing international travel to those fully vaccinated against the coronavirus infection, the government said on Saturday and noted that discussions are still on.

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  Covid situation stabilising with positivity rate, daily cases and active cases reducing: Govt

  India | May 23, 2021 0:10 IST

  The COVID-19 positivity rate has declined from 24.83 per cent on May 10 to 12.45 per cent on May 22, the Union health ministry said on Saturday.

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  Only 7 states reporting over 10,000 cases in India: Health Ministry

  News | May 22, 2021 16:52 IST

  As per the information provided by Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry said, "There are only 7 states that are reporting more than 10,000 cases and 6 states with 5,000-10,000 cases. 6 states are reporting a high number of deaths. These are Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, UP, Punjab and Delhi."

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  India will be in a position to vaccinate its adult population by end of 2021: Harsh Vardhan

  India | May 21, 2021 23:05 IST

  At a meeting to review the pandemic situation in nine states and union territories, the minister said, "Between August and December 2021, India will have procured 216 crore vaccine doses, while by July this year, 51 crore doses will be procured."

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  Study shows 50% people still do not wear masks: Health Ministry

  India | May 21, 2021 13:29 IST

  While speaking at a press briefing, Health Ministry Joint Secretary, Lav Agarwal said, "As per a study, in India, 50 percent of the people still do not wear masks. Among those who wear masks, 64 percent of them do not cover their nose properly."

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  Innovations, best practices shared by districts with PM Modi on Covid curb - Details

  India | May 21, 2021 13:31 IST

  The Union Health Ministry on Friday shared lists of several innovations and best practices beneficial in curbing the spread of Covid 19 and that could result in fruitful covid management.

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  8 states with over 1 lakh active COVID cases: Health Ministry

  News | May 20, 2021 17:31 IST

  Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on May 18 informed that 8 states have more than 1 lakh active cases and 18 states have less than 50,000 active cases in the country.

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  Jeetega India: India records highest single-day recoveries as over 4 lakh defeat Covid

  News | May 18, 2021 20:45 IST

  India has recorded more than 4 lakh daily COVID-19 recoveries in a single day for the first time, while new coronavirus infections settled below 3 lakh for the second day, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. A total of 4,22,436 patients have recuperated in a span of 24 hours, taking India's cumulative recoveries to 2,15,96,512.

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  Coronavirus | 1.8% of India's population hit by COVID-19 so far- Health Ministry

  News | May 18, 2021 17:40 IST

  1.8% of total population of India has been affected by the disease so far. We have been able to contain the spread of the infection to under 2% of the population: Health Ministry on COVID19

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  Total number of COVID vaccine doses given in India crosses 18 crore: Health Ministry

  India | May 14, 2021 23:02 IST

  The ministry said 3,25,071 beneficiaries in the age group of 18-44 years received their first dose of COVID vaccine on Thursday and cumulatively 42,55,362 across 32 states and union territories since the start of the third phase of the vaccination drive.

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  187 districts shows continued decline in Covid cases: Health Ministry

  News | May 13, 2021 17:49 IST

  Addressing the media, Lav Agarwal, Union Health Ministry, Joint Secretary said recovery cases have been increasing in the country since May 3 and 187 districts have shown a continued decline in cases since the last 2 weeks.

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  COVID-19: Global medical aid rushed to States, UTs, says Health Ministry

  India | May 10, 2021 12:42 IST

  The ministry stated that in another significant development, the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed the landmark of 17 crores as the third phase of the nationwide vaccination drive expands further.

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  Lakshadweep, Haryana, Assam top in COVID vaccine wastage

  India | May 09, 2021 16:55 IST

  Amidst increasing Covid-19 vaccine demands in the country, wastage of the key injection has been a matter of concern for the government with reports of highest 22.74 per cent wastage reported in Lakshadweep till 8 a.m. on Sunday. 

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  States, UTs to get 46 lakh more vax doses in 3 days: Health Ministry

  India | May 09, 2021 16:26 IST

  A total of 46,61,960 Covid vaccine doses will be received in addition by the States and UTs within the next 3 days, Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.

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  Modi govt firm to help West Bengal fight COVID-19: Vardhan to Mamata

  India | May 08, 2021 7:34 IST

  Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday assured Mamata that the Modi government was firm in its resolve to help the state fight the COVID-19 pandemic

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  COVID-19 positivity rate above 15 per cent in 24 states at present: Health Ministry

  India | May 07, 2021 17:34 IST

  The positivity rate is currently above 15 per cent in 24 states in the country and in the range of 5-15 per cent in nine, the ministry said.

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  11.81 lakh people in 18-44 yrs age group given Covid vaccine: Health Ministry

  News | May 07, 2021 17:41 IST

  11.81 lakh people have been given the first dose, in the age group of 18-44 years. So far, a total 16.50 crore doses have been administered across all categories: Arti Ahuja, Additional Secretary (Health Ministry)