Page 16 - Latest Updates on Delta variant of coronavirus
Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai sees 38 cases, 1 death; active tally now 248
Mumbai on Friday reported 38 Covid-19 cases and one death, which took place after a gap of eight days, taking the tally here to 10,57,753 and the toll to 16,694, a civic official said
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Mumbai sees 38 cases, 1 death; active tally now 248")
Coronavirus cases rise by a million in UK, experts urge caution
The UKHSA's own weekly assessment shows that case rates remain highest in those aged 30 to 39, with the lowest case rates in those aged 0 to four
 "Coronavirus cases rise by a million in UK, experts urge caution")
Kerala reports 543 new coronavirus cases, 81 deaths in past 24 hours
There are 15,298 people now under observation, out of which 460 are in the isolation wards of hospitals, said the release
 "Kerala reports 543 new coronavirus cases, 81 deaths in past 24 hours")
Data shows India's changing Covid-19 mix as share of omicron samples dips
Govt stopped updating weekly numbers on genetic sequencing in January
 "Data shows India's changing Covid-19 mix as share of omicron samples dips")
Over 10 mn kids in age group of 12-14 yrs received first vaccine dose: Govt
The next phase of vaccination commenced from January 3 for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years
 "Over 10 mn kids in age group of 12-14 yrs received first vaccine dose: Govt")
Covid-19: Govt says no state has reported deaths due to oxygen shortage
The Government of India is supporting states in their endeavour to enhance preparedness and response capacities against Covid-19
 "Covid-19: Govt says no state has reported deaths due to oxygen shortage")
Covid variant worse than Omicron in next two years: UK epidemiologist
Meanwhile, the UK is seeing a resurgence in Covid cases and deaths, after a brief lull
 "Covid variant worse than Omicron in next two years: UK epidemiologist")
Over 1.82 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt
The country launched vaccination for all people aged above 45 years from April 1 last year
 "Over 1.82 billion Covid vaccine doses administered in India: Govt")
Singapore to further relax Covid restrictions as number of cases decline
Up to 75 per cent of employees will be allowed to return to workplaces. Wearing masks outdoors will be made optional
 "Singapore to further relax Covid restrictions as number of cases decline")
Data story: India logs 1,938 new cases; death toll rises to 516,672
India has so far administered 1,822,330,356 vaccine doses. That is 4236.53 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.92 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 1,938 new cases; death toll rises to 516,672")
Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat logs 16 fresh cases and zero fatality
Gujarat on Wednesday reported 16 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 12,23,806, the state health department said
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Gujarat logs 16 fresh cases and zero fatality")
Time to open economy but cautiously: Centre tells states and UTs
In view of a decline in Covid-19 cases, the Centre on Wednesday asked states to follow a risk assessment-based approach on the opening of economic and social activities
 "Time to open economy but cautiously: Centre tells states and UTs")
Kerala records 702 new coronavirus cases, 61 deaths in last 24 hours
As many as 23,238 samples were tested in the last 24 hours
 "Kerala records 702 new coronavirus cases, 61 deaths in last 24 hours")
Covid cases rise for second straight week, deaths fall, says WHO
WHO cautioned that with many countries dropping widespread testing programs, many infections are likely being missed and new case numbers should be interpreted cautiously
 "Covid cases rise for second straight week, deaths fall, says WHO")
Data story: India logs 1,778 new cases; death toll rises to 516,605
India has so far administered 1,818,915,234 vaccine doses. That is 4228.78 per cent of its total caseload, and 129.67 per cent of its population
 "Data story: India logs 1,778 new cases; death toll rises to 516,605")
Closely following the coronavirus trajectory globally, says Centre
Noting that various mathematical models meant for predicting coronavirus waves have repeatedly failed to give reliable results due to small sample size, the Centre said
 "Closely following the coronavirus trajectory globally, says Centre")
Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices
The rating agency said post-pandemic recovery is being hit by a potentially huge global supply shock that will reduce growth and push up inflation
Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices
The rating agency said post-pandemic recovery is being hit by a potentially huge global supply shock that will reduce growth and push up inflation
 "Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices")
Covid-19 pandemic: Chhattisgarh reports 26 new cases, no fatality
Chhattisgarh on Tuesday reported 26 fresh Covid-19 cases, taking state's tally to 11,51,965, while the death toll remained unchanged at 14,034 as no fresh fatality was reported, an official said
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Chhattisgarh reports 26 new cases, no fatality")
Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 92 new cases and two deaths
Karnataka on Tuesday registered 92 fresh coronavirus cases and two fatalities thereby taking the total to 39,44,877 and 40,041, respectively till date
 "Covid-19 pandemic: Karnataka reports 92 new cases and two deaths")
