India's Covid-19 caseload rose to 1,03,95,278 with 20,346 new infections being reported in a day, while the number of recoveries surpassed one crore, according to data updated by the Union health ministry on Thursday.
India will once again test its preparedness today ahead of launching the world's largest vaccination drive against Coronavirus. Here's what you should know about the second nationwide vaccination dry run.
Punjab School Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla on Wednesday had informed that schools in the state for classes V to XII will reopen from January 7 with Covid-19 protocols in place. The schools will remain open from 10 am to 3 pm.
Concern about the new COVID strain is growing in Kolkata. However, there is a sense of relief in the minds of people because COVID-19 vaccine has come to India.
In the first phase, the govt will inoculate 1 crore healthcare workers, 2 crore frontline workers followed by about 27 crore people who are above 50 or have serious comorbidities.
India's Covid-19 tally reaches 1,03,74,932 with 18,088 new infections in the last 24 hours. While 264 people died taking the toll to 1,50,114.
Many people have been infected with COVID-19 after schools in India and abroad reopened. The rate of COVID infection in Bengal has decreased a lot. However, VK Paul, a member of the policy commission, said on Tuesday (January 5) that all teachers will be vaccinated before the school reopens.
West Bengal reported 812 new COVID-19 cases taking the toll to 5,56,384. The COVID-19 death toll in West Bengal rose to 9,841 after 24 more people died in the state on Tuesday (January 5).
“Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech Jointly communicate their pledge towards a smooth rollout of Covid-19 vaccines to India and the world,” the statement read.
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