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Economic Times | 24 Mar, 2021 | 01.21PM IST
Coronavirus Live Updates: New double variant of Covid found in India, says Health Ministry
The new variant have not been detected in numbers sufficient to either establish or direct relationship or explain the rapid increase in cases in some states.
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Genome Sequencing by Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (INSACOG) shows variants of concern and a Novel variant in India
- Government of India
Lockdown to be imposed in Beed district of Maharashtra from 26th March to 4th April.
Health Ministry: A novel variant of the coronavirus has been detected in the country
- A new double mutant variant have been found in India
- This have not been detected in numbers sufficient to either establish or direct relationship
- It cannot explain the rapid increase in cases in some States
- Genomic sequencing and epidemiological studies are continuing to further analyze the situation
Same efficiency of AstraZeneca and Pfizer shots in severe COVID cases.
- French infectiologist Odile Launay
Aamir Khan tests positive for COVID-19
He is at home in self-quarantine, following all the protocols and he’s doing fine.
All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure: Spokesperson of Aamir Khan.
All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure: Spokesperson of Aamir Khan.
Covid-19: Antibodies may last from days to years, depending on infection severity, says study
Antibodies against the novel coronavirus wane at different rates, lasting for mere days in some individuals, while persisting in others for decades, according to a new study which says Covid-19 severity could be a deciding factor in having longer-lasting protection against reinfection.
This Govt is not bothered about the COVID-19 situation in the state. The way in which cases are increasing here, it has become the epicentre. I don't understand what has this government done to control it? It is time to act & not give lectures
- Devendra Fadnavis, BJP Maharashtra
India’s total active caseload reached 3,68,457 today, comprising 3.14% of total positive Cases. 6 States account for 83.27% of new deaths. Maharashtra (132) recorded maximum casualties in the last 24 hours: Union Health Ministry
India has crossed a significant milestone in the fight against the global pandemic. The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed the 5-crore mark (5,08,41,286): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Sputnik V COVID vaccine importer threatens Pakistan if desired price not fixed soon
The Russian Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine exporter on Tuesday threatened Pakistan to "re-export" the 50,000 doses if the company's desired price is not set by the government soon.
Hong Kong halts some Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines, investigates packaging
Hong Kong authorities suspended on Wednesday COVID-19 vaccinations with two batches of Pfizer's shot citing defective packaging but said manufacturers indicated they had no reason to believe safety was at risk.
In wake of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, cinema halls, malls, metro and religious place have been called 'super spreader' areas. All DMS have been instructed to increase surveillance in areas.
- Delhi Government
India reports highest one-day Covid toll this year
India reported 275 new COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, the most this year, as a second surge in cases fills up hospital beds.
A total of 23,64,38,861 samples tested for COVID-19 up to 23rd March, 2021. Of these, 10,25,628 samples were tested yesterday
- ICMR
India reports 47,262 new COVID-19 cases, 23,907 recoveries, and 275 deaths in the last 24 hours
Total cases: 1,17,34,058
Total recoveries: 1,12,05,160
Active cases: 3,68,457
Death toll: 1,60,441
Total vaccination: 5,08,41,286
Total recoveries: 1,12,05,160
Active cases: 3,68,457
Death toll: 1,60,441
Total vaccination: 5,08,41,286
