BA.2 variant in around 90 pc Covid samples genome-sequenced in Delhi in July-Aug

The capital saw a surge in the number of Covid cases in August, with experts attributing it to people dropping their guard and not following Covid-appropriate behaviour

India adds 5,379 fresh covid infections to tally, active cases drop to 50,594

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.67 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2 per cent.

India reports slight dip in Covid cases in 24 hours

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 2.60 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was recorded at 2.15 per cent

‘Game changer’ durable coating may kill COVID virus in minutes

The coating's durability comes from polyurethane, a tough, varnish-like sealer that is commonly used on surfaces like floors and furniture.

India logs 7,591 new covid cases, 30 fresh fatalities

The active cases comprise 0.19 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate was recorded at 98.62 per cent, the ministry said.

With 72 deaths, Covid single-day fatalities double in India; 12,608 new infections

According to the Union Health Ministry data updated at 8 am stated, the national death toll climbed to 5,27,206 with 72 fatalities, including 29 fatalities by Kerala.

Delhi’s hospitalisation rate increase two-fold, doctors stress on masks

The occupancy rate was 6.13 per cent on August 12 and declined marginally to 5.99 per cent the next day. It rose to 6.21 per cent on August 14 and stood at 6.31 per cent on August 15.

India records slight rise Covid cases as country adds 9,062 fresh infections

The active cases comprise 0.24 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate stands at 98.57 per cent