 | Kerala logs 68 per cent of total COVID-19 cases reported in India: Union Health MinistryICMR DG Dr Balram Bhargava raised concerns about the upcoming festive season that might create a conducive environment for virus spread. |
 | Over half of India's adult population received at least 1 dose of Covid vaccine: GovernmentIn Sikkim, Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Himachal Pradesh all the adult population have got at least one dose of vaccine, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said. |
 | COVID-19: Centre advises states to curb mass gatherings in view of upcoming festivalsUnion Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan expressed concerns over upcoming festivals like Muharram, Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami and Durga Puja, where large public gatherings are expected. |
 | COVID-19: Centre stresses on graded lifting of curbs, continued focus on containmentHigher bed occupancy is an indicator that the district needs to undertake specific measures to upgrade the available beds while focusing on containment activities equally vigorously. |
 | Raise oxygen production, ensure streamlined delivery: SC-appointed task force in first meetAll members of the National Task Force commended the significant amount of work done by various ministries and departments of Government of India in augmenting the oxygen production capacities. |
 | In phase 3, beneficiaries can see Covid vaccine type, cost while fixing appointments at private hospitalsAll vaccination slots at private CVCs will continue to be offered only for online appointments from CoWIN or Arogya Setu. |
