NITI Aayog member VK Paul on Tuesday, 18 August, said one of the vaccines for COVID-19 being developed in India will enter the phase 3 trial either on Tuesday or Wednesday.
"As far as vaccines are concerned, the PM had assured the country on Independence Day. He had said that three vaccines are being developed in India and are in different stages. One of them will enter phase 3 trial today or tomorrow. The other two are in phase 1 and 2 trials," he was quoted by ANI as saying at the Health Ministry briefing.
Meanwhile, India on Tuesday reported 55,079 new cases of coronavirus, taking the tally in the country to 27,02,743. Meanwhile, the death toll increased by 876 to 51,797. According to the Union Health Ministry data, there are currently 6,73,166 active cases across the country, while 19,77,779 patients have been discharged.
- Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday tweeted saying that India is negotiating with 13 more countries to establish air travel arrangements
- The Centre has permitted foreign journalists having valid visas to enter India along with their dependents
- Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Tuesday said that despite sustained level of daily tests, the positivity figure for COVID-19 has come down from 10.03% to 7.72%
- Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 11,119 new COVID-19 cases and 422 fatalities, taking its tally to 6,15,477 and the death toll to 20,687
- Delhi reported 1,374 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,54,741
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11,119 New COVID-19 Cases in Maharashtra; Tally Rises to Over 6.15 Lakh
Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 11,119 new COVID-19 cases and 422 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 6,15,477 and the death toll to 20,687.
1,374 New COVID-19 Cases in Delhi; Tally Rises to Over 1.54 Lakh
Delhi on Tuesday reported 1,374 new COVID-19 cases and 12 fatalities, taking the tally in the national capital to 1,54,741 and the death toll to 4,226.
7,665 New COVID-19 Cases in Karnataka; Tally Rises to Over 2.40 Lakh
Karnataka on Tuesday reported 7,665 new COVID-19 cases and 139 fatalities, taking the tally in the state to 2,40,948 and the death toll to 4,201.