Delta Plus Covid variant found in nine countries; 22 cases in India, says Centre





India achieved a historic milestone of 88.09 lakh doses
Image Source : PTI

India achieved a historic milestone of 88.09 lakh doses administered in a single day on 21st June 2021, the Health Ministry said.


Delta Plus variants are currently found in nine countries including UK, US, Japan, Russia, India, Portugal, Switzerland, Nepal, China, the Health Ministry on Tuesday confirmed.



“In India, 16 of the 22 cases of Delta Plus variant have been found in Ratnagiri and Jalgaon (Maharashtra) and some cases in Kerala and Madhya Pradesh. It has been kept in Variant of Concern category,” said Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, adding, "Broadly speaking, both Indian vaccines we're using in COVID vaccination program-Covishield & Covaxin-are effective against Delta variant."



ALSO READ: Delta Plus: Know about new COVID-19 variant in India



India achieved a historic milestone of 88.09 lakh doses administered in a single day on 21st June 2021, the Health Ministry said. “Madhya Pradesh administered highest number of doses of over 17 lakh. Over 11 lakh doses in Karnataka, over 7 lakh in UP, 5.75 lakh in Bihar, 5.15 lakh in Haryana & Gujarat, 4.60 lakh in Rajasthan, 3.97 lakh in Tamil Nadu, 3.85 lakh in Maharashtra & 3.68 lakh in Assam were administered respectively,” Bhushan said.  





ALSO READ: Maharashtra confirms 21 cases of Delta plus COVID variant; vaccination status of patients being ascertained



Dr. VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog said that rural coverage of vaccines were remarkably emphasized. “63.7% of the total vaccine doses administered yesterday were in villages and 36% in urban areas,” Paul said.



There was a decline of 29% in average daily new cases in last week, the Health Ministry remarked. “Between June 15 and June 21, there were 553 districts in the country where the positivity rate was less than 5 per cent,” Bhushan said.




Latest India News


Source link
https://asiannews.in/2021/06/22/delta-plus-covid-variant-found-in-nine-countries-22-cases-in-india-says-centre/

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Alpha Grooming Pet Salon Announces Expansion of Mobile Services into San Joaquin County

Image
[ad_1] Our Groomers are Insured, Licensed & Certified Supporting local communities by creating jobs for local groomers in San Joaquin County. TRACY, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 19, 2022 / EINPresswire.com / -- Alpha Grooming Pet Salon , a mobile dog, and cat grooming business, expand to San Joaquin County. Alpha Grooming Pet Salon is a mobile pet grooming service that serves all of California. The more than 50 grooming vans and professional groomers serve more than 200 cities across California. They were named "Top 3 Mobile Pet Grooming Companies" in the US. Each van is run independently by an Alpha Grooming Pet Salon franchise partner. Groomers at the company have at least two years of experience working with special-needs pets. They are also comfortable with all types of cats and dogs. Every six months, mobile groomers receive training to improve their skills and refresh their best practices to provide the best possible care for animals. Every groomer is subject
Read more

MilesWeb Announces the Biggest Black Friday Deals on Web Hosting with a Free Domain

[ad_1] November 22 : MilesWeb, a leading and the fastest growing web hosting provider from India, kicks off its biggest sale of the year with its “ Black Friday Deals ” by offering incredible discounts on web hosting. As a part of the company’s annual Black Friday Sale, customers can save big with 70% off on their web hosting plans. Additionally, the spectacular deal is, customers who sign up for a web hosting plan will also get a domain for free. As an example of the huge savings offered by MilesWeb, the company’s basic shared hosting plan starts at Rs.60 per month after a 70% discount.   MilesWeb has a wide range of web hosting plans catering to the needs and budget of every client. They can choose a plan that best fits their needs and budget. Speaking about the sale, the spokesperson from MilesWebsaid, “Our Black Friday deals are excellent for web professionals and website owners looking to purchase top-notch web hosting services at lucrative prices.” “Prices are ne
Read more

Astro Friend Chirag – Son of Shri Bejan Daruwalla had a wonderful Meeting with Hon. Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Ji Koshyari

Image
[ad_1] Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 29 : Recently, Astro Friend Chirag – son of astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwalla had a wonderful meeting and significant astrological discussion with the Honorable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Bhagat Singh Ji Koshyari, at the Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. Along with the significant aspects of Vedic Astrology, they also exchanged words determining its value in an individual’s life. About Astro Friend Chirag Astro Friend Chirag is carrying forward the legacy of Astrologer Shri Bejan Daruwalla with utmost care and expertise. His dedication to the field of Astrology is undisputable. Very prominent faces from all across the nation are relying their trust in him when it comes to any astrological services. May it be a career, home, or financial issue; he derives his answers for it all. With the experience of around 12 years, he has contributed to the lives of many. For any online astrology consultation , Astro Friend Chirag can be contacted on email
Read more