India on Tuesday, 22 June, reported 42,640 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 2,99,77,861. The death toll increased by 1,167 to 3,89,302.
The administration of US President Joe Biden on Monday announced its plan for the next tranche of 55 million COVID vaccine doses it plans to send to countries in need.
The donation will complete Washington's initial pledge of 80 million doses from its own vaccine supply, made ahead of a vow to buy 500 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine for low- and middle-income nations.
Meanwhile, BJP national President JP Nadda said India will have 257 crore COVID vaccine doses by December to take up double dose vaccination of people in full swing.
- As many as 5.52 lakh people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Maharashtra on Tuesday, the State Health Department said
- Delhi on Tuesday reported 134 new coronavirus cases, with a positivity rate of 0.20 percent, and eight deaths
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134 New COVID Cases in Delhi
Delhi on Tuesday reported 134 new coronavirus cases, with a positivity rate of 0.20 percent, and eight deaths.
5.52 Lakh People Vaccinated in Maharashtra on Tuesday
As many as 5.52 lakh people were vaccinated against COVID-19 in Maharashtra on Tuesday, the State Health Department said.
SEC to Meet Today to Review Covaxin Phase 3 Trial Data: Report
The Subject Expert Committee will meet on Tuesday to review the Phase 3 data of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin, government sources told ANI.
India Reports 42,640 Fresh COVID Cases
India on Tuesday, 22 June, reported 42,640 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 2,99,77,861. The death toll increased by 1,167 to 3,89,302.
The active cases in the country stand at 6,62,521, while 2,89,26,038 people have been discharged so far.