India on Tuesday reported 2.38 lakh new Covid-19 cases, while the active cases rose to 17,36,628 according to the Union health ministry data. 8,891 cases of Omicron variant have been reported across 28 states and union territories
Assam reported 8,072 new Covid cases and 16 deaths in the last 24 hours. Overall positivity rate at 12.62%: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Maharashtra reported 39,207 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, and 53 deaths.
Jammu and Kashmir reports 4,651 new cases – 1,546 from Jammu & 3,105 from Kashmir in the last 24 hours; Active cases in the UT at 21,677
Union Health Minister Mansukah Mandaviya: Over 50% of youngsters between 15-18 age group have received their 1st dose of Covid vaccine.
Gujarat recorded 17,119 new cases in 24 hours, 34% more than yesterday. It also reported 10 more deaths
West Bengal reported 10,430 new Covid cases in 24 hours; Kolkata 2,205.
Bharat Biotech states “healthcare workers are requested to ensure that only Covaxin is administered to individuals in 15-18 age group”. This follows reports of unapproved Covid vaccines being given to 15-18 year age group
Tamil Nadu reported 23,888 fresh infections and 29 deaths today. Active caseload stands at 1,61,171
Bengaluru reports 25,595 new cases, 60% higher than yesterday
Karnataka reports 41,457 new Covid cases in 24 hours, 52% higher than yesterday. It also recorded 20 more deaths.
Mumbai reports 6,149 new cases – 193 more than yesterday – and 7 deaths today; Active cases 44,084 (ANI)
Uttar Pradesh reports 14,803 new cases and 12 deaths in the last 24 hours.
Delhi reports 11,684 new cases and 38 deaths in last 24 hours.
Telangana Health Minister T Harish Rao writes to Union Health Minister requesting to reduce gap between second dose and precautionary dose from 9 months to 6 months & further reduce gap between these vaccine doses to 3 months for healthcare workers
Tripura reported 1,385 new Covid cases and 4 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases in the state stand at 6,491.
Kerala reports 28,481 new Covid cases and 39 deaths in the last 24 hours. Active cases now stand at 1,42,512
Andhra Pradesh reported 6,996 new cases and 5 deaths in the last 24 hours.