Latest News: 20 Lakh Healthcare Workers Vaccinated Against COVID
Catch the latest news updates of the day here.
Catch the latest news updates of the day here.
20.39 Lakh Healthcare Workers Vaccinated Till Date
A total of 20.39 lakh healthcare workers were vaccinated across the country, including 5,615 beneficiaries vaccinated till 7 pm today. Six cases of Adverse Effect After Vaccination (AEFI) have been reported, as per the Union Health Ministry.
Maharashtra Reports 2,405 New COVID-19 Cases, 47 Deaths
Maharashtra reports 2,405 new COVID-19 cases, 2,106 recoveries and 47 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total cases in the state go up to 20,13,353, as the death toll rises to 50,862. Meanwhile, active cases stand at 43,811, while total recoveries have reached 19,17,450.
Delhi Reports 157 New COVID-19 Cases, 7 Deaths
Delhi reports 157 new COVID-19 cases, 218 recoveries and 7 deaths in the last 24 hours. The total cases in the capital go up to 6,34,229, as the death toll rises to 10,820. Meanwhile, active cases stand at 1,626, while total recoveries have reached 6,21,783.
Source: ANI
India Reports 9k Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India reports 9,102 new COVID-19 cases, taking total cases in the country to 1,06,76,838, as death toll rises to 1,53,587. Meanwhile, active cases stands at 1,77,266, while total discharges are at 1,03,45,985.
AstraZeneca Rejects 'Incorrect' Reports on Vaccine Efficacy in Elderly
Pharma giant AstraZeneca has defended the efficacy of its COVID-19 vaccine after media reports said the German government had doubts about its effectiveness among those over 65.
(Source: AFP)
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