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Coronavirus vaccine
]Overall Statistics - India
Active Cases 2,720,716
Recovered 23,728,011
Deaths 303,720
Total Vaccination 19,60,51,962
Source: MOHFW
Last Updated : 20 May 2021, 10:48 AM IST
Covid-19 Vaccine Tracker
India has opened Covid-19 vaccination to everyone above 45 years of age and the jabs will be available to anyone over 18 from May 1. Taking the shot against the coronavirus disease is important, especially as the country battles its second wave of infections. The vaccination drive has been dogged by hesitancy, despite the shots being rigorously tested to be safe. In this series, HT asks those eligible to take the jab and busts misinformation surrounding the vaccines.
Total Vaccinated 18,64,35,795
Vaccinated Today 61,046
Source: COWIN
UPDATED ON 20 May, 11:25 AM IST
Vaccination by State/UT
| State/UT | Vaccinated Today | Total Vaccinated |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 84 | 1,16,479 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 1,867 | 78,36,590 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 230 | 3,13,455 |
| Assam | 3,410 | 35,70,762 |
| Bihar | 573 | 92,45,220 |
| Chandigarh | 606 | 2,98,531 |
| Chhattisgarh | 70 | 61,62,301 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | 13 | 60,895 |
| Daman and Diu | 108 | 65,915 |
| Delhi | 4,742 | 48,94,881 |
| Goa | 351 | 4,59,704 |
| Gujarat | 6,425 | 1,50,89,212 |
| Haryana | 2,276 | 51,19,875 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 544 | 22,81,321 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 24 | 28,90,477 |
| Jharkhand | 761 | 37,43,728 |
| Karnataka | 1,222 | 1,17,15,332 |
| Kerala | 300 | 85,91,200 |
| Ladakh | 69 | 1,26,977 |
| Lakshadweep | 0 | 28,944 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 6,921 | 94,06,893 |
| Maharashtra | 4,298 | 2,03,07,334 |
| Manipur | 4 | 3,99,478 |
| Meghalaya | 272 | 4,19,390 |
| Mizoram | 4 | 2,97,576 |
| Nagaland | 21 | 2,45,685 |
| Odisha | 13,224 | 69,14,434 |
| Puducherry | 192 | 2,37,397 |
| Punjab | 1,235 | 42,39,813 |
| Rajasthan | 4,163 | 1,56,26,477 |
| Sikkim | 254 | 2,29,172 |
| Tamil Nadu | 1,825 | 72,40,712 |
| Telangana | 234 | 55,19,907 |
| Tripura | 324 | 15,20,761 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 2,627 | 1,56,21,837 |
| Uttarakhand | 1,256 | 27,27,676 |
| West Bengal | 197 | 1,28,69,454 |
70% Americans of above 30 partially vaccinated: White House
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2021 10:15 PM IST
The US administration under Biden is now eyeing to vaccinate 70% of Americans above 27 with at least one dose by July 4. In a revamped strategy, the White House will now focus on vaccinating younger Americans in 18-26 age group, who have proved to be least likely to get a vaccine when it's available for them.
Delta Plus variant traced in 9 countries; UK, US, Japan, China on list
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2021 08:16 PM IST
India on Tuesday said it has at least 22 cases of the Delta plus variant, which the government has classified as a variant of interest so far. The strain from which it has mutated from Delta has been listed as a variant of concern by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Declare Covid-19 vaccine public good, says Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina
Bloomberg |
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2021 06:18 PM IST
Bangladesh on Tuesday locked down seven central districts surrounding the capital Dhaka to restrict public transport and human mobility. It reported 4,636 coronavirus cases on Monday, the most in a day since mid-April, raising the caseload to 851,668.
Is Covid wave 2 over? Positivity rate below 5% for 15 days
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2021 01:08 PM IST
With 42,640 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday, the lowest in 91 days, and a positivity rate of 3.21 per cent, it would seem the present phase of the Covid-19 crisis is over and it is a good time to lift restrictions.
'Unruly passenger' creates ruckus at Delhi Airport
ANI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2021 12:52 PM IST
The unruly passenger was handed over to Delhi Police by CISF. Delhi police has registered several cases against the passenger.
'Harder than Everest': record-breaking female climber stranded in Nepal
Reuters |
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2021 12:31 PM IST
Kathmandu has been partially shut down since May due to the surge in Covid-19 with 622,640 infections and 8,772 deaths in he nation so far.
Bengaluru administers record 1,68,958 Covid-19 vaccine doses in a day
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2021 10:47 AM IST
- Additionally, 8 zonal health officers and 28 Medical Health Officers (MOHs) visited the venues throughout the day to monitor the vaccination process and to support the staff on duty.
Over 50% workers at Parliament site vaccinated against Covid-19: Housing secy
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2021 09:55 AM IST
The Lok Sabha chamber will have an option to increase its sitting capacity to 1,224 members during joint sessions.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to release white paper on Covid-19 today
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2021 09:25 AM IST
- The Congress had earlier accused the Centre of suppressing Covid-19 death numbers, with Gandhi saying that the numbers do not lie but the government does.
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PUBLISHED ON JUN 22, 2021 08:40 AM IST
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US youngsters less likely to take Covid vaccine, says CDC. Why it's a problem
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 22, 2021 12:16 AM IST
About 45% of the US population has been fully vaccinated, according to the CDC. Over 53% of Americans have received at least one dose of vaccine. But US demand for shots has slumped, to the disappointment of public health experts.
Covid-19 vaccines losing effect against Delta variant, says WHO official
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 21, 2021 10:32 PM IST
The WHO official added that in the future, there might a "constellation of mutations" which means vaccines are likely to lose their potency against fighting the coronavirus.
Is India's second Covid-19 wave over? Not completely, say experts
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 09:51 PM IST
India on Monday saw 53,256 fresh cases of Covid-19, the lowest in 88 days. For perspective, India had seen the highest count of daily infections on May 6 when it reported 414,188 Covid-19 cases in just 24 hours.
'Well done India!' PM Modi tweets as India records highest Covid-19 vaccination
Written by Prashasti Singh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 21, 2021 08:21 PM IST
PM Modi also hailed the frontline Covid-19 warriors for their role in the smooth conduct of the inoculation drive.
Assam eases restrictions in fresh Covid guidelines
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Avik Roy, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 07:10 PM IST
Assam government Covid guidelines now make it mandatory for employees of government-run organisations who have taken both the doses vaccine to attend office.
‘So what happened now?’: Nadda slams oppn over 'politicising' vaccination drive
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Harshit Sabarwal | Edited by Meenakshi Ray, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 02:13 PM IST
“Firstly, it was said that there will be hesitancy in taking the Covid-19 vaccine and the medical trials haven’t been completed. Some politicians even said people should be treated as guinea pigs or rats. What kind of language is this?” Nadda said while speaking to reporters after paying a visit to the vaccination centre in Delhi’s Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital.
Covid-19: 41st Oxygen Express reaches Bengaluru
PTI | , Bengaluru
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 12:50 PM IST
Indian Railways has so far run 448 Oxygen Expresses and transported more than 32,464 tonnes of LMO in 1,854 tankers to all over the country and has brought relief to 15 states in their fight against Covid -19.
Lack of preparedness greatest failure of our collective ecosystem: US scientist
PTI | , Washington
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 11:49 AM IST
In a recent op-ed, he wrote that although the Covid-19 pandemic has been a human and healthcare disaster, by scientific measures the world was lucky this time.
On International Yoga Day, MP launches mega vaccination campaign
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Meenakshi Ray
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 11:18 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan requested people to participate in the mega vaccination drive.
Unite to make Covid-19 vaccination in Rajasthan successful: Ashok Gehlot
PTI | , Jaipur
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 10:21 AM IST
Ashok said this is the time to rise above all other commitments, including political thinking and party ideologies, to unite and save lives.
Brazil passes half a million Covid-19 deaths, experts warn of worse ahead
Reuters | , Sao Paolo
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 10:00 AM IST
Brazil will need to inoculate some 80 million people to reach Chile's current per capita vaccination levels.
UP to ease Covid-19 curbs from today: Check latest guidelines here
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON JUN 21, 2021 08:46 AM IST
- The new guidelines will allow markets to operate from 7am to 9pm, while restaurants will be allowed to operate with 50% seating capacity.
News updates from Hindustan Times: Bengaluru metro services resume from today
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 08:43 AM IST
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Delhi allows more relaxations in Covid-19 curbs: Check details here
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Susmita Pakrasi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 21, 2021 08:03 AM IST
- The fresh phase of relaxation comes amid warnings by doctors and public health experts about the risks of a rapid unlock.
News updates from HT: WHO chief scientist's take on Covid-19 booster shot and
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 09:03 PM IST
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Gautam Gambhir launches Covid-19 vaccination drive for Delhi's slum dwellers
PTI | , New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 07:55 PM IST
Gambhir said free vaccination camps will also be held in other slum clusters in East Delhi.
Covid vaccinations in China cross 1bn mark
By Sutirtho Patranobis, Hindustan Times, Beijing
UPDATED ON JUN 20, 2021 07:43 PM IST
China’s vaccination programme has picked up speed as it tries to protect itself from new variants of the infection coming from abroad.
News updates from HT at 1pm: UP to ease night curfew by 2 hours
By hindustantimes.com, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON JUN 20, 2021 12:52 PM IST
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