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Active Covid cases in India climb to 4,394 with 636 fresh infections
Active Covid cases in India climb to 4,394 with 636 fresh infections

India has logged 636 new cases of COVID-19, while the number of active cases of the infection have increased to 4,394, the health ministry said on Monday.

  • Monday, 01 January 2024
Will JN.1 Variant Result In Severe Covid Wave In India? Here’s What Experts Say
Will JN.1 Variant Trigger Severe Covid Wave In India? Here’s What Experts Say

The rising cases of daily Covid-19 infections across the country is said to be majorly driven by the JN.1 sub variant. As of now, the country has reportedly detected about 145 cases of JN.1 variant from eight states.

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  • Saturday, 30 December 2023
Covid-19 update: India reports 743 new cases, 7 deaths in 24 hours; active cases at 3,997
Covid-19 update: India reports 743 new cases, 7 deaths in 24 hours; active cases at 3,997

In the past 24 hours, India has recorded 743 new COVID-19 cases, 54 cases less from Friday, while current number of active cases stands at 3,997.

  • Saturday, 30 December 2023
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India records 412 new COVID-19 cases, active cases now 4,170

India has recorded 412 fresh cases of COVID-19, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 4,170, the health ministry said on Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, 26 December 2023
India's COVID cases tally crosses 4,000 mark
India's COVID cases tally crosses 4,000 mark

 India on Monday recorded 628 fresh cases of Covid-19 cases crossing the 4,000-mark, the Union Health Ministry.

  • Monday, 25 December 2023
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Active Covid cases doubles in 9 days in India: Things you must know about JN.1 variant

Globally, US, Singapore and Malaysia have also witnessed a sudden rise in COVID-19 cases, prompting the World Health Organization to classify JN.1 as a "variant of interest."

  • Wednesday, 20 December 2023
As Covid Variant JN.1 Triggers Panic, Health Ministry Issues Advisory To Maintain Constant Vigil
As Covid Variant JN.1 Triggers Panic, Health Ministry Issues Advisory To Maintain Constant Vigil

The Health Ministry on Monday issued an advisory in the wake of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in some States/UTs and detection of the first case of the new JN.1 variant. Highlighting the need for maintaining constant vigil over the COVID situation in the country, Union Health Secretary, Sudhansh Pant shot off a letter to States/UTs.

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  • Tuesday, 19 December 2023
Covid-19 Fears Return: India Sees 5 Deaths & 335 Cases In 24 Hrs, New JN.1 Variant Triggers Panic
Covid-19 Fears Return: India Sees 5 Deaths & 335 Cases In 24 Hrs, New JN.1 Variant Triggers Panic

The fears of the Covid-19 pandemic have resurfaced across the country after several people in Kerala have been infected by the new JN.1 variant. India reported 335 fresh COVID19 cases and five deaths in the last 24 hours.

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  • Monday, 18 December 2023
New highly infectious, transmissible Covid variants BF.7 and BA.5.1.7 detected in China
India sees single-day rise of 31 new Covid infections

The case fatality rate stood at 1.19 per cent.  According to the ministry's website, 220.67 crore doses of Covid vaccines have been administered in the country so far. 

  • Sunday, 26 November 2023
COVID-19 update: India records 37 new cases
COVID-19 update: India records 37 new cases

India has logged 37 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have been recorded at 302, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday.

  • Friday, 20 October 2023
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Daily Covid cases marginally dip, active cases cross 60K

The daily positivity rate is 8.40 per cent and the weekly positivity Rate is 4.94 per cent.

  • Monday, 17 April 2023
Seven states reporting high number of Covid cases
Seven states reporting high number of Covid cases

The state health ministers were advised to personally monitor and review the preparedness of all logistics and infrastructure, including availability of sufficient designated hospital beds, besides ensuring that there is adequate stock of essential medicines.

  • Friday, 07 April 2023
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India witnesses 3,016 fresh COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly six months

The daily positivity was recorded at 2.73 per cent, while the weekly positivity was pegged at 1.71 per cent.

  • Thursday, 30 March 2023
Union Health Min advises states to be on alert and keep all preparedness for COVID19 management
Union Health Min advises states to be on alert and keep all preparedness for COVID19 management

Mansukh Mandaviya urged States to strengthen the surveillance system for whole genome sequencing of positive case samples to track the variants through Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network to ensure timely detection of newer variants, if any, circulating in the country.

  • Friday, 23 December 2022
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India logs over 2,000 fresh COVID-19 cases in 24 hours

The number of recoveries increased to 4,40,82,064, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.19 per cent.

  • Thursday, 20 October 2022
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