Page 28 - Latest Updates on Delta variant of coronavirus
DATA STORY: India logs 90,928 cases, daily positivity rate rises to 6.4%
India has so far administered 1,486,780,227 vaccine doses. That is 4234.72 per cent of its total caseload, and 106.28 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 90,928 cases, daily positivity rate rises to 6.4%")
Curfews, complacency: India's new Covid wave brings grim sense of deja vu
It has been just a few months since the deadly Delta variant ravaged the country, when government leaders underestimated its threat and publicly flouted their own advice.
 "Curfews, complacency: India's new Covid wave brings grim sense of deja vu")
DATA STORY: India logs 58,097 cases, biggest single-day spike since June 20
India has so far administered 1,477,208,846 vaccine doses. That is 4218.38 per cent of its total caseload, and 105.6 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 58,097 cases, biggest single-day spike since June 20")
'Over 1 bn Covishield doses given in India, abroad testimony of its safety'
100 crore Covishield doses have been given in India and abroad which is a testimony of its safety and efficacy, Serum Institute has informed the DCGI
 "'Over 1 bn Covishield doses given in India, abroad testimony of its safety'")
5,500 new Covid cases reported in Delhi; weekend curfew not lockdown: Jain
Nearly 5,500 fresh cases of Covid have been reported in Delhi on Tuesday with a positivity rate of about 8.5%, Health Minister Satyendar Jain said
 "5,500 new Covid cases reported in Delhi; weekend curfew not lockdown: Jain")
RNA-based therapy can protect from many Covid-19 variants: Study
An RNA molecule that stimulates the body's early antiviral defence system may provide protection against a range of SARS-CoV-2 variants, including Delta, according to a study conducted in mice.
 "RNA-based therapy can protect from many Covid-19 variants: Study")
DATA STORY: India logs 37,379 new cases, most since September 9
India has so far administered 1,467,018,464 vaccine doses. That is 4196.24 per cent of its total caseload, and 104.87 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India logs 37,379 new cases, most since September 9")
Omicron cases are hitting highs, but new data puts end in sight
One study out of South Africa found patients admitted to the hospital there during the omicron-dominated fourth wave of the virus were 73% less likely to have severe disease.
 "Omicron cases are hitting highs, but new data puts end in sight")
DATA STORY: 129,549 cases added in 7 days; daily positivity rate at 3.8%
India has so far administered 1,456,889,306 vaccine doses. That is 4171.73 per cent of its total caseload, and 104.15 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: 129,549 cases added in 7 days; daily positivity rate at 3.8%")
Delhi records 3,194 new Covid cases, positivity rate jumps to 4.59%
The national capital reported 3,194 fresh Covid cases, the highest single-day rise since May 20, and one death while the positivity rate rose to 4.59%
 "Delhi records 3,194 new Covid cases, positivity rate jumps to 4.59%")
West Bengal announces fresh curbs, restricts flights from Mumbai, Delhi
Swimming pools, spas, gyms, beauty parlors, salons and wellness centers, entertainment parks, zoos and tourist places will be closed
 "West Bengal announces fresh curbs, restricts flights from Mumbai, Delhi")
Odisha Covid update: State reports 23 new Omicron cases, tally rises to 37
Odisha has reported twenty-three new Omicron cases, taking the total tally of the cases of the new variant of coronavirus to thirty-seven
 "Odisha Covid update: State reports 23 new Omicron cases, tally rises to 37")
India's Covid vaccination programme one of world's most successful: Govt
India's vaccination programme against COVID-19 has been one of the most successful and largest in the world, the Union health ministry said
 "India's Covid vaccination programme one of world's most successful: Govt")
Centre asks states to re-focus efforts against Omicron, ramp up vaccination
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked the states to focus on planning with regard to the 15-18 age group vaccination and precautionary doses for eligible beneficiaries
 "Centre asks states to re-focus efforts against Omicron, ramp up vaccination")
DATA STORY: India's active cases rise to 122,801; death toll at 481,770
India has so far administered 1,454,413,005 vaccine doses. That is 4168.67 per cent of its total caseload, and 103.97 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India's active cases rise to 122,801; death toll at 481,770")
Ganguly had tested positive for delta plus variant of Covid-19: Hospital
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly had tested positive for the delta plus variant of Covid-19 but was discharged after four days of hospitalisation as the infection was not severe
 "Ganguly had tested positive for delta plus variant of Covid-19: Hospital")
DATA STORY: India adds 16,000 active cases in 3 days; global cases shoot up
India has so far administered 1,445,416,714 vaccine doses. That is 4148.87 per cent of its total caseload, and 103.33 per cent of its population
 "DATA STORY: India adds 16,000 active cases in 3 days; global cases shoot up")
Omicron scare: Amid sudden Covid-19 surge, Centre flags eight states
West Bengal bans flights from UK; nearly 50% fresh cases in Delhi of Omicron
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DATA STORY: India's daily positivity ratio at 1.1; states sound alarm
India has so far administered 1,438,322,742 vaccine doses. That is 4130.49 per cent of its total caseload, and 102.82 per cent of its population
Omicron will soon replace Delta as dominant global Covid variant: Experts
Experts in Singapore, where 170 new Omicron cases were reported on Wednesday, have warned that the new and supposedly more contagious variant is likely to replace Delta over the coming weeks to months
 "Omicron will soon replace Delta as dominant global Covid variant: Experts")
