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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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19 OCT 2021 5:08PM by PIB Delhi
- 98.67 Cr. vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 13,058 new cases in the last 24 hours; lowest in 231 days
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.14%; Highest since March 2020
- 19,470 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,34,58,801
- Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.54%; Lowest since March 2020
- India's Active caseload stands at 1,83,118; lowest in 227 days
- Weekly Positivity Rate (1.36%) less than 3% for last 116 days
- Daily positivity rate (1.11%) less than 3% for last 50 days
- 59.31 cr Total Tests conducted so far
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
COVID-19 Update
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 98.67 Cr
More than 87 Lakh doses administered in last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 98.14%; Highest since March 2020
13,058 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload (1,83,118) is lowest since March 2020
Weekly Positivity Rate (1.36%) less than 3% for last 116 days
With the administration of 87,41,160 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 98.67 Cr (98,67,69,411) as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 97, 44,653 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,76,000
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2nd Dose
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90,91,443
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,62,479
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2nd Dose
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1,55,61,415
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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39,58,41,135
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2nd Dose
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11,40,66,397
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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16,84,48,531
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2nd Dose
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8,71,46,650
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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10,60,88,795
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2nd Dose
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6,17,86,566
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Total
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98,67,69,411
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The recovery of 19,470 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients (since the beginning of the pandemic) to 3,34,58,801.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.14%. Recovery Rate is currently at its highest peak since March 2020
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 114 consecutive days now.
13,058 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours. Daily New cases reported to be lowest in231 days now
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The Active Caseload has fallen below 2 lakh mark and is presently at 1,83,118, which is now lowest since March 2020. Active cases presently constitute 0.54% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 11,81,314 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 59.31 Cr (59,31,06,188) cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 1.36% remains less than 3% for the last 116 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 1.11%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for last 50 days and below 5% for 133 consecutive days now
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1764821
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 102 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 10.42 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply (free of cost) 75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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(As on 16thOctober 2021)
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SUPPLIED
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1,02,05,09,915
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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10,42,38,220
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More than 102 crore(1,02,05,09,915) vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India (free of cost channel) and through direct state procurement category.
More than 10.42 Cr (10,42,38,220) balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1764822
Health Ministry Reviews Status and Progress of COVID Vaccination with States/UTs
States/UTs urged to focus on second dose coverage of vaccination in light of adequate availability of doses
Suggestions solicited from States/UTs in formulating new guidelines for International Travel
Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary reviewed the progress of COVID19 vaccination with Health Secretaries and NHM MDs of States and UTs, through video conference (VC) yesterday. One of the largest such exercises globally, the countrywide COVID19 vaccination programme was launched on 16th January 2021 by Hon. Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi.
Highlighting that the nation is close to administering a billion doses, Health Secretary congratulated the States/UTs on their effort to vaccinate all citizens. It was highlighted that a sizeable number of beneficiaries who are eligible have not received their 2nd dose. States and UTs were urged to focus on these second vaccination dose.
It was pointed out that many States have adequate doses to vaccinate those people who are awaiting their 2nd dose. Government of India is in a position to provide additional vaccine doses to the States/UTs so that they can complete the aforesaid task. They were also exhorted to improve the momentum and accelerate the vaccination drive.
States and UTs were advised to identify and prioritize districts having low coverage for focused action and explore requirement for mobilization efforts, addressing local challenges, need for additional Covid Vaccination Centres and improving access in rural areas. They were also requested to share their strategies to enhance second dose coverage.
The Health Ministry has issued various SOPs over the last one year for International Travel. It is in the process of reviewing the guidelines in consultation with all stakeholders including the Ministry of Home Affairs, Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of External Affairs. States/UTs were also requested to share their suggestion or feedback.
Dr. Manohar Agnani, AS (Health), MoHFW and Shri Lav Agarwal, JS (Health), MoHFW, were present in the meeting along with Principal Secretary (Health), Additional Chief Secretary (Health) and State Surveillance Officer of the concerned states/UTs
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1764851
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