Coronavirus LIVE: 5,214 new Covid-19 cases in Kerala; tally nears 1 mn-mark

Coronavirus live updates: Globally, nearly 107 million people have been infected by the virus and the death toll stands at 2,335,361

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No new coronavirus deaths seven states/UTs in three weeks: Govt

Seven states and UTs have reported no new COVID-19 deaths in the last three weeks, while 15 have not registered any such fatality in the past 24 hours, the Centre said on Tuesday, underlining that from the pandemic point of view consistent gains are being made in terms of declining new cases and casualities.

 

The Centre, however, noted that the last national serosurvey findings have shown that over 70 per cent of the population is still susceptible to the disease.

 

The seven states and UTs -- Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, Mizoram, Nagaland and Lakshadweep -- have reported no new COVID-19 deaths in last three weeks, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said.

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No evidence of presence of South Africa variant of SARs-CoV-2 in India so far: Govt

There is no evidence of presence of South Africa variant of SARs-CoV-2 in India so far, but we are keeping a watch: Govt

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Apple Watch can help spot signs of Covid-19 symptoms, says study

It seems the Apple Watch that you wear can help detect even Covid-19 as researchers have found that the device can identify such cases earlier than traditional diagnostic methods and can help track and improve management of the disease.

 

The study by researchers at Mount Sinai hospital in the US found that subtle changes in a participant's heart rate variability (HRV) measured by an Apple Watch were able to signal the onset of Covid-19 up to seven days before the individual was diagnosed with the infection via nasal swab, and also to identify those who have symptoms. READ ON...

 

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97% people satisfied with overall vaccination experience: Union Health Ministry

97% people satisfied with overall vaccination experience: Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Union Health Ministry

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South Africa variant of coronavirus is under the watch: Niti Aayog

South Africa variant of coronavirus is under the watch. It has come forward that this variant spreads faster: Dr V K Paul, Member, Niti Aayog

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No Covid-19 deaths in last 24 hours in 15 states, union territories: Govt

Fifteen states and Union Territories have not reported any death due to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, the government said on Tuesday, indicating the pandemic could be waning in the country.
 

Seven states and Union Territories have not reported a fatality in the last week, said government officials at a press conference in Delhi. India remains the second most-affected nation in terms of Covid-19 cases, but deaths due to the disease are declining and recoveries increasing. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in recent weeks has said India had managed to contain the disease through its indigenous efforts. "Corona was an unknown enemy. But India, to save its citizens, fought an unknown enemy. The glory of winning that fight does not go to any government or individual. But the credit does go to India," he Modi said in Parliament on Monday. READ MORE...

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Twelve states/UTs gave Covid-19 vaccine to more than 65% healthcare workers: Health Ministry

Twelve states/UTs, including Bihar, MP, UP, HP, Rajasthan and Kerala, have given Covid-19 vaccine to more than 65 per cent of healthcare workers: Health Ministry.

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Eleven states/UTs gave Covid-19 vaccine to less than 40% healthcare workers: Govt

Eleven states/UTs, including Delhi, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and Punjab, have given Covid-19 vaccine to less than 40 per cent of healthcare workers: Govt

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Frontline workers must be scheduled for vaccination once by March 1: Health Ministry

We have advised states and UTs that all frontline workers must be scheduled for vaccination at least once by 1st March. We have advised states and UTs that all frontline workers must be given an opportunity of mop up rounds by 6th March: Rajesh Bhushan, Secy, Union Health Ministry

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No coronavirus-related deaths in last 24 hours In 15 states/UTs: Health Ministry

No coronavirus-related deaths in last 24 hours In 15 states, Union Territories: Health Ministry

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No coronavirus-related death in Delhi in the last 24 hours: Niti Aayog

It is remarkable that no death has been reported due to coronavirus in Delhi, in the last 24 hours: Dr VK Paul, Member, Niti Aayog

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55% decline in average daily Covid-19 deaths in the last one month: Health Ministry

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LIVE: Kerala and Maharashtra have more than 35,000 Covid-19 cases, says Health Ministry

Kerala and Maharashtra have more than 35,000 Covid-19 cases, says Health Ministry

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More than 6.3 million vaccine doses against Covid-19 administered so far: Health Ministry

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LIVE: Health Ministry briefing on Covid-19 vaccination