10,066 New COVID Cases, 163 Deaths in Maha; Tally Nears 60 Lakh
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Maharashtra on Wednesday, 23 June, reported 10,066 new coronavirus cases and 163 deaths, taking the tally in the state to 59,97,587 and the death toll to 1,19,303.
Wednesday’s infection tally is an increase from the below-10,000 numbers reported in the last few days.
Earlier on Wednesday, India had reported 50,848 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,00,28,709. The death toll increased by 1,358 to 3,90,660.
- Delhi on Wednesday reported 111 new coronavirus cases, with a positivity rate of 0.15 percent, and seven deaths
- As many as 21 cases of the Delta Plus variant have been found in seven districts of Maharashtra, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday
- India’s cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 30 crore doses, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday
More Than 30 Crore Doses Administered in India
India's cumulative COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 30 crore doses, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
21 Cases of Delta Plus Variant Found in 7 Districts of Maharashtra
As many as 21 cases of the Delta Plus variant have been found in seven districts of Maharashtra, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope said on Wednesday.
"We are isolating such cases and taking all details like travel history, contact tracing and if they have been vaccinated...No deaths (have been) caused due to the Delta Plus variant and some have recovered from this variant... No children (have been) infected with this variant," Tope was quoted as saying by ANI.
Two Cases of Delta Plus Variant Found in Karnataka
Two cases of the Delta Plus variant of coronavirus have been found in Karnataka, including one in Mysuru and one in Bengaluru, state Health Minister K Sudhakar was quoted as saying by ANI on Wednesday, adding that the information has been shared with the Union Health Ministry.
111 New COVID Cases in Delhi, Positivity Rate 0.15%
Delhi on Wednesday reported 111 new coronavirus cases, with a positivity rate of 0.15 percent, and seven deaths.
Over 40 Cases of Delta Plus in India: Sources
There are over 40 cases in the country of the new Delta Plus strain, which has been tagged as a "Variant of Concern" by the government, according to sources.
Bharat Biotech to Attend Meet for Emergency Listing of Covaxin by WHO
Bharat Biotech will attend a pre-submission meet for Emergency Use Listing of Covaxin by WHO on Wednesday, 23 June, reports ANI.
India Reports Spike of Over 50k Fresh COVID Cases
India on Tuesday, 22 June, reported 50,848 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 3,00,28,709. The death toll increased by 1,358 to 3,90,660.
The active cases in the country stand at 6,43,194, while 2,89,94,855 people have been discharged so far.
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