 | Goa government appeals people to wear masks in public but no compulsion: CM Pramod SawantPramod Sawant said the Goa government will appeal to people to wear masks in public places considering the possibility of another wave of the coronavirus pandemic. |
 | Wearing of masks at crowded places in Maharashtra could be made mandatory again: Rajesh TopeMaharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray is expected to hold a meeting with the district collectors in the state to discuss the issue with them. |
 | NDMA fixes time limit to file claims for compensation for COVID-19 deathsSixty days will be the outer time limit to file claims for compensation if the death occurred due to the viral disease prior to March 20, 2022. |
 | COVID vaccination of all eligible children at earliest priority for government: PM Narendra ModiCiting rise in COVID-19 cases in some states in the last two weeks, PM Narendra Modi said there was a need to remain alert. |
 | Beijing enforces mass COVID testing, closes neighbourhoodsChina’s capital Beijing is enforcing mass testing and closing down access to neighborhoods as it seeks to contain a new COVID-19 outbreak. |
 | Breakthrough infection with Delta, reinfection with Omicron in individual vaccinated with CovishieldThe findings of the study prove the immune evasion potential of the Omicron variant, even after infection and vaccination, said the researchers. |
| Delhi government makes mask mandatory with immediate effect, imposes Rs 500 fineThe Delhi government made masks mandatory at public places with immediate effect, and imposed a fine of Rs 500 for any violation. |
 | Students, staff shouldn't be allowed to enter school premises without thermal scanning: Delhi governmentStudents and staff should not be allowed to enter school premises without thermal scanning, the Delhi government said in a set of COVID-19 guidelines issued for schools. |
| Tamil Nadu makes face-mask mandatory, violators to cough up Rs 500Radhakrishnan said the COVID-19 protocols should be strictly followed in the campus and the institute authorities have been given directions in this connection. |
 | COVID positivity rate in Delhi saw nearly three-fold surge between April 11-18The positive rate surged during the April 11-18 week, barring on April 17 when the it dropped to 4.21 percent from 5.33 percent the previous day. |
 | Scientists allay fears of new COVID wave, say cases rising but focus on hospital admissionsGiven the epidemiological and scientific evidence, the current rise in cases in Delhi is not the start of the fourth wave. |
| COVID situation stable in Odisha, mask mandate yet to be liftedOdisha recorded 16 coronavirus cases on Tuesday, while there was no fatality for the fourth consecutive day, the health department said. |
 | Insurance scheme for over 22 lakh health workers on COVID duty extended by 180 daysSo far, 1905 claims of health workers, who died while performing Covid-19 related duties, have been settled, the Union health ministry said |
 | Not need for alarm as hospitalisations low, says Satyendar Jain on COVID situation in DelhiA crucial meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority on Wednesday is expected to consider the reimposition of fine for not wearing face masks. |
| Uttar Pradesh government makes wearing of mask compulsory in six NCR districts, LucknowThe increase in COVID cases has had an impact on the districts falling under the falling under the national capital region. |
 | 'COVID spread' increased by 500 per cent in last 15 days among Delhi-NCR residents, claims surveyThe number of people in Delhi-NCR reporting someone getting COVID in their close social network has risen by 500% in the last 15 days. |
 | Delhi-NCR schools take preventive measures to avoid closure amid spike in COVID casesThe Delhi government has told school authorities to close specific wings or classrooms wherever needed. |
 | India stopping WHO to make global COVID deaths public, claims New York TimesAccording to the New York Times, the Indian government said that the WHO's methodology to estimate the deaths caused by COVID-19 in India is flawed. |
 | Army's adopted village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar registers 100 per cent COVID vaccinationChingam village has become the first remote hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district to register 100 percent COVID vaccination. |
 | COVID among kids: Health experts say no need to panicThere is no reason to be concerned about some reports of a few children testing COVID positive in a few schools, the doctor said. |
