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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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23 JUN 2021 6:56PM by PIB Delhi
- India administered 54.24 lakh vaccine doses in the last 24 hours
- 29.46 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India reports 50,848 new cases in the last 24 hours
- India's Active Caseload declines to 6,43,194; lowest in 82 days
- 2,89,94,855 Total Recoveries across the country so far
- 68,817 patients recovered during the last 24 hours
- Daily recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 41st consecutive day
- Recovery Rate increases to 96.56%
- Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 3.12%
- Daily positivity rate at 2.67%, less than 5% for 16 consecutive days
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
COVID-19 Update
- India reports 50,848 New Cases in the last 24 hours
- Daily Positivity Rate stands at 2.67%, less than 5% positivity for 16 consecutive days
India has reported 50,848new cases in the last 24 hours.
Less than 1 lakh Daily New Caseshave been reported for 16 continuous days now. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs.
India has also been witnessing a continuous fall in the active caseload. The country’s Active Caseload today stands at 6,43,194today. This is the lowest in 82 days.
A net decline of 19,327is witnessed in the last 24 hours and active cases are now only 2.14% of the country's total Positive Cases.
As more people are getting recovered from COVID-19 infection, India’s Daily Recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for 41 consecutive days now. 68,817recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
Nearly 18,000(17,969) more recoveries were reported during the last 24 hours as compared to the daily new cases.
Out of the people infected since the beginning of the pandemic, 2,89,94,855people have already recovered from COVID-19 and68,817patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 96.56%, which is showing a sustained increasing trend.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1729604
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
In yet another significant development, India’s cumulative vaccination coverage has exceeded 29 Crores yesterday. A total of 29,46,39,511 vaccine doses have been administered through 39,49,630 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 54,24,374 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
These include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,01,45,382
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2nd Dose
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71,14,021
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,72,70,889
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2nd Dose
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91,37,511
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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6,59,41,855
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2nd Dose
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14,28,117
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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8,28,91,130
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2nd Dose
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1,31,57,562
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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6,56,45,248
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2nd Dose
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2,19,07,796
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Total
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29,46,39,511
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The new phase of universalization of COVID19 vaccination commenced from 21 June, 2021. The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID19 vaccination throughout the country.
More than 29.68 crore (29,68,27,450) vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through Government of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category.Of this, the total consumption, including wastages is 27,76,26,985 doses (as per data available at 8 AM today).
More than 1.92 crore (1,92,00,465) COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.Furthermore, more than 39,07,310 vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States/UTs within the next 3 days.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1729605
COVID19 Vaccination: Myths Vs. Facts
Special provisions have been made for organising vaccination sessions for those who may not have any of the nine specified identity cards or own a mobile phone
Near-to-Home vaccination services for the elderly and persons with disability also provided
COVID 19 vaccination coverage is better in tribal/rural districts than the national averages
There have been some media reports alleging that homeless people have been ‘barred and conspicuously left out’’ from registering for COVID-19 vaccination due to unavailability of technical requirements. The reports have further stated ‘requirement to register digitally’, ‘knowledge of English and access to a computer or a smart phone connected to the internet’ as some of the factors depriving people of vaccination.
These claims are baseless and not based on facts. It is clarified that:
- Ownership of a mobile phone is not a prerequisite for Covid vaccination.
- Production of address proof for availing vaccination is also not mandatory.
- It is not mandatory to pre-register online on Co-WIN for availing vaccination.
- For easy understanding of users, Co-Win is now available in 12 languages. These include Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Odia, Bengali, Assamese, Gurumukhi (Punjabi) and English.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1729674
Rural India accounts for 64% of vaccine doses administered on first day of vaccination under revised guidelines
Rural coverage of vaccines has been remarkably emphasised, rural outreach is entirely possible: Dr. V.K Paul
Need to bring more women forward for getting vaccinated: Dr.Paul
COVID-19 vaccines administered in rural areas came to 63.68 percent of the total vaccinations done on Monday (June 21, 2021), the first day when the revised vaccination guidelines came into force. Out of total vaccine doses administered on the day, 56.09 lakh vaccines were given from rural vaccination centres, while the urban areas recorded vaccination of 31.9 lakh people.
Addressing the COVID-19 media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, Dr. V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog informed that particular emphasis has been given on rural coverage of vaccination. "The rural coverage is intense and in a good proportion. The vaccination numbers from Monday (June 21, 2021) were almost in proportion to the rural-urban population division in the country. It proves that it is possible to take the vaccination drive to the rural and remote areas.”
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1729684
Cabinet approves further allocation of additional foodgrain to NFSA beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana (Phase IV) – for another period of Five months i.e. July to November, 2021
The total outgo in terms of foodgrains may be approximately 204 LMT.Additional allocation will ameliorate the hardships faced by poor due to economic disruption caused by Corona Virus. No poor family will suffer on account of non-availability of food-grains due to disruption in the next five months.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1729645
Additional 61,120 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin B allocated to all States/UTs & Central Institutions: Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda
Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda announced that an additional 61,120 vials of Liposomal Amphotericin-B, used in the treatment for Mucormycosis have been allocated to all States/UTs and Central Institutions today.
The Minister also informed that, so far, approximately 7.9 Lakh vials have been allocated across the country, maintaining an adequate availability to patients of Mucormycosis.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1729639
Union Health Ministry advises Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh on Delta Plus Variant, currently a Variant of Concern (VOC)
States to take up immediate containment measures, enhanced testing, tracking and vaccination in districts and clusters where the Delta Plus variant is found
Adequate samples of positive persons to be promptly sent to designated laboratories of INSACOG so that the clinical epidemiological correlations can be made
The Union Health Ministry,yesterday, advised Maharashtra, Kerala and Madhya Pradesh that the Public Health Response measures, while broadly remaining the same as have been implemented by them earlier, have to become more focused and effective. The States Chief Secretaries have been advised to take up immediate containment measures in the districts and clusters (as identified by INSACOG) including preventing crowds & intermingling of people, widespread testing, prompt tracing as well as vaccine coverage on a priority basis.
They were also advised to ensure that adequate samples of positive persons are promptly sent to the designated laboratories of INSACOG so that clinical epidemiological correlations can be made for further guidance to be provided to States.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1729459
Why do new waves happen? Member (Health), NITI Aayog answers
Focus on what is in our hands: don’t give opportunities to the virus, don’t become a susceptible host- Dr V K Paul
“Decision to open schools has to be taken very cautiously”
“There are countries where even the second wave has not occurred. If we do what is required and do not indulge in irresponsible behaviour, then outbreak should not occur. This is a simple epidemiological principle.” Dr. V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog was explaining the reasons behind emergence of new pandemic waves and how it can be controlled or even avoided by following COVID appropriate behaviours and taking measures such as vaccination. He was addressing the Union Health Ministry's media briefing on COVID-19, held at National Media Centre, PIB Delhi yesterday.
Details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1729477
Union Minister Dr Jitendra says, North-Eastern Region would lead the India’s growth story in the post-Covid-19 world
Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh yesterday said that Northeast will lead post-COVID India's growth story. He said, the North Eastern Region is fast emerging as a role model in many spheres including the COVID management and added that in the post-COVID times, when we are engaged in building up India’s economy, there will be a tendency to look for unexplored areas of generating business and revenue, and the Northeast would be seen as a perfect destination.
The Minister was speaking as chief guest at a conference titled “The Land of Emerging Opportunities, focus area Manipur” organized by ASSOCHAM and Government of Manipur.
Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1729459
Inputs from PIB Field Units
Kerala:More relaxations in lockdown regulations will come into effect in the state from tomorrow as places of worship are to be opened to admit devotees in a regulated mannerThe regulations, however, would continue to be severe in high spread (TPR between 16% 24%) and critical spread (TPR above 24%) localities. Government offices in low and moderate spread localities could function with less than 50% of the staff strength. The State would shut down entirely on the weekend. However, the threat of a third wave driven by new variants of the virus remains. The state recorded 12,617 new Covid cases and 141 deaths yesterday. The death toll is 12,295. TPR stands at 10.72 %. Meanwhile, the government is considering providing Covid vaccine to college students at the earliest. Classes will be resumed as early as possible by completing vaccination. Vaccination of school teachers will also be prioritized. A total of 1,27,59,404 people have so far been vaccinated in the state. Out of this, 1,00,69,673 took first dose and 26,89,731 took second dose.
Tamil Nadu:TN Health Minister Ma Subramanian has said it is not possible to distribute ex-gratia compensation to the families of Covid victims. With a further decline in the number of Covid cases, Tamil Nadu recorded 6,895 new infections and 194 deaths on Tuesday. The total number of cases in the State has reached 24,36,819 and the death toll in the State. The active cases of Covid-19 in TN stood at 56,866 with the highest of 8,873 in Coimbatore, followed by 5,942 cases in Erode. Puducherry UT posted 263 fresh cases during the last 24 hours pushing up the aggregate to 1.15 lakh. Tamil Nadu has received 2.21 lakh doses of Covaxin vaccine from Bharat Biotech in Hyderabad yesterday. The State is conducting a special drive to inoculate those who missed Covaxin 2nd dose. A total of 1,33,75,937 people have so far been vaccinated in TN. Out of this, 1,10,64,602 took first dose and 23,11,335 took second dose. Similarly in Puducherry UT, a total of 4,44,683 people have so far been vaccinated. Out of this, 3,86,817 took first dose and 57,866 took second dose.
Karnataka:As per the State Government bulletin released for 22-06-2021, New Cases Reported: 3,709; Total Active Cases: 1,18,592; New Covid Deaths: 139; Total Covid Deaths: 34,164; Around 2,79,310 were vaccinated yesterday with a total of 1,99,12,833 have been vaccinated in the state till now. Coronavirus is on the decline in the state, with 3709 people infected on Tuesday. This is lowest figure in the last 83 days. Positivity rate fell to 2.87%. Karnataka has achieved a major milestone in delivering the vaccine, which is a powerful weapon to control coronavirus infection, and has crossed the two-crore dose mark.
Andhra Pradesh: State reported 4169 new Covid-19 cases after testing 74,453 samples with 53 deaths, while 8376 got discharged during the last 24 hours. Total cases: 18,57,352; Active cases: 53,880; Discharges: 17,91,056; Deaths: 12,416. A total of 1,40,39,082 doses of Covid vaccines have been administered in the state as on yesterday, which include 1,12,88,086 first doses and 27,50,996 second doses. Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged officials to expand the Corona vaccination programme, asserting that the State has the capacity to vaccinate 25 lakh people a day. Meanwhile, declining petitions that challenged the CBSE and ICSE decision to cancel Class XII board examinations and upholding the evaluation scheme framed by the two boards for allocating marks to the students who were to appear in the cancelled exams, the Supreme Court brushed aside Andhra Pradesh government’s stand that they have in principle decided to hold Class 12 examination but have deferred the decisions till the first week of July.
Telangana:A total of 1175 new daily cases and 10 deaths were reported yesterday taking the total number of positive cases in the state to 6,15,574 and fatalities to 3586. The number of Active Cases in the state stands at 16,640 out of which 5,969 are undergoing treatment in various hospitals and the remaining 10,671 are in home isolation. The recovery rate is reported to be 96.71 percent against the national average of 96.45 percent. The Case Fatality Rate (CFR) in the state is 0.58 percent against the national average of 1.3 percent.
Maharashtra: Maharashtra govt plans to resume offline classes in COVID-19 free villages. In a review meeting of the Education Department, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray asked to explore possibilities of resuming offline classes of 10th and 12th Standard in these villages. State’s Education Minister Prof. Varsha Gaikwad informed that, education dept. is planning to cover educational expenses of students upto Class 12 who have lost both parents due to COVID-19. Mr. Thackeray responded positively to this proposal and asked to submit it in the cabinet meeting with requirements of funds.Around 5.6 lakh citizens are inoculated in the state on Tuesday.Till date, the state has inoculated more than 2.87 crore doses. Out of which 2.30 crore have received the first dose and 56 lakh have received the second dose. In Mumbai, more than 48.66 lakh beneficiaries are inoculated while in Pune 38.84 lakh doses administered.
Gujarat: More than 4.5 lakh people were vaccinated against COVID-19 yesterday. Overall number of doses administered in the state to over 2.3 Crore. State reported 135 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours while 612 people have recovered the same day.
All four mega cities namely Ahmedabad, Surat Rajkot and Vadodara reported less than 30 cases.Gujarat government has decided that now instead of 1000, the penalty for not wearing a mask in the state will be Rs 500. The state government will make a request for this in the High Court. The government has also informed the concerned department about this.
Madhya Pradesh: Five cases of Delta Plus variant of COVID-19 reported so far in Madhya Pradesh. 4 out of 5 people found with Delta Plus variant, who got the vaccine are healthy and one has died. State is prepared to administer more than five crore vaccine doses by the month of October. State on Tuesday recorded 65 new positive cases and 20 deaths while 318 people recovered from infection. The active cases in the state reduced to 1,707. The rate of positivity has also come down to 0.1 per cent.
Chattisgarh: More than 1. 9 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses were administered in the state yesterday. 78 ,14 , 481 doses have been administered in the state for people above 18 years of age so far.
Rajasthan: Number of Mucormycosis cases in the state is continuously decreasing.
More than 45 thousand samples are being tested daily, out of which less than 200 people are being tested COVID positive; 137 people tested positive yesterday. Average 2.5 lakh vaccines have been administered in the state every day during the last ten days. More than 2.21 Crore vaccines have been administered in the state so far.
Goa: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has made an announcement that Government will give unused school premises to Non-Profit making educational Institutions.
303 fresh COVID-19 cases take Goa's infection tally to 1,64,957 while 11 more fatalities push death toll to 3,008.
Assam: A total of 37 deaths were reported in Assam on Tuesday, while 2,869 new infections were detected during the day. The enhanced COVID-19 vaccination drive in Assam evoked a massive response for the second day on Tuesday when 1980 vaccination centres were at work, inoculating 2.84 lakh people.
Manipur:575 more new cases, 10 deaths, 12 percent positivity rate. Recovery rate improves, more than 5 lakh people now vaccinated in the state. The cumulative number of people who have been inoculated in Manipur reached 500408.
Meghalaya: Fresh cases surpassed recoveries as Meghalaya registered 421 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, while 341 patients recuperated from the disease moving the active case tally to 4,273.Three people succumbed to the infection in the last 24 hours, pushing the death toll to 788. Three villages have been tagged as cent per cent vaccinated habitations in the state as the whole age group of 18+ has been brought under the coverage of COVID vaccine.Chiringro village from Samanda Block becomes the first village in East Garo achieve 100 per cent coverage of Covid vaccination for all eligible adults.
Sikkim:Out of 884 samples testedSikkim recorded 137 newCovid positive cases on Tuesday.
Tripura:1.65 Lakh vaccinated in the state in last 24 hours. While Covid cases increased yesterday with 421 positive cases and 4 deaths.
Nagaland:Nagaland registers 64 new cases and two deaths on Tuesday. Active cases are 1757 while tally 24,438. A total 4,27,767 doses of Covid vaccine inoculated in Nagaland so far. State's targeted beneficiaries are 13 lacs. To ramp up vaccination, 600 vaccination centres have been opened, said state Health Dept.CM Neiphiu Rio inaugurates oxygen generation plant in Tuensang on Tuesday. The plant is a joint initiative of Nagaland govt, Japanese govt & UNDP.
Haryana: Total Number of Samples found positive till date is 767726. Total active COVID-19 patients is2200. Number of deaths is9295. Cumulative number of people vaccinated till date is 7969595.
Chandigarh: Total Lab confirmed COVID-19 cases is 61467. Total number of Active Cases is 278. Total number of COVID-19 deaths till date is 806.
Himachal Pradesh: Total number of patients tested Covid positive till date is 200791. Total number of Active Cases is 2276. Total deaths reported till date is 3437.
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