Coronavirus news highlights: 'Kerala, Maharashtra, UP, Karnataka, Bengal account for 72% of total Covid active cases'
With 10,064 new Covid-19 cases, India reports the lowest spike since June. In the last 24, hours, 17,411 people were discharged and 137 deaths were reported, as per the Union Health Ministry. As of now, the total novel coronavirus cases stand at 1,05,81,837. While active cases are 2,00,528, a total of 1,02,28,753 have been discharged. The death toll now stands at 1,52,556. India's total Covid-19 recoveries have surpassed the active caseload by more than one crore, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday, terming it as a landmark achievement. Stay tuned for more updates.
141 cases of UK coronavirus variant so far in India
The number of people who have tested positive for the new UK variant of SARS-CoV-2 in the country has climbed to 141, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
West Bengal reports 412 new Covid-19cases, 513 discharges, and 11 deaths today, as per State Health Department Total cases: 5,66,073 Total recoveries: 5,49,218 Active cases: 6,781 Death toll: 10,074
15:3919 Jan 2021
Lakshadweep reported its first Covid-19 case on Jan 18: Health Ministry
Lakshadweep reported its first case of Covid-19 on Jan 18. The person had come to Lakshadweep from Kochi on Jan 4. Initially, 31 primary contacts of the case traced & quarantined of which 14 tested positive&isolated. 56 contacts of positive cases traced&quarantined: Health Ministry
15:0919 Jan 2021
The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against Covid-19 has touches 6,31,417
The cumulative number of healthcare workers vaccinated against Covid-19 has touched 6,31,417 (till 6 pm today) through 11,660 sessions, as per the provisional report. 3,800 sessions were held till 6 pm today: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare