* Useful Updates *

❇️ * New cases reported (in the last 24 hours): 3.82 Lakh+ *

❇️ * Recovery rate: 82.03% *

❇️ * Ten States continue to be the major hotspots of the viral pandemic *

❇️ * 581 sites identified for setting up medical oxygen plants in various states *

❇️ * More than 17.02 crore vaccine doses provided Free of Cost to States/UTs *

❇️ * Vehicle location tracking devices mandatory for oxygen containers: Transport ministry *

❇️ * #FactCheck: A message claims that people can register for #COVID19Vaccination by downloading a mobile application through the given link is FAKE! *

❇️ * More than 8.3 million stranded Indians helped under Vande Bharat Mission *

❇️ * INS Talwar, with 40 tonne Liquid Medical Oxygen reaches in #Karnataka *

❇️ * 2 medical oxygen plants funded by #PMCARES installed at AIIMS, New Delhi and RML Hospital *

❇️ * Lets unite to fight #COVID. Donate Now at http://self4society.mygov.in/indiafightscovid19 #IndiaFightsCorona *

* Useful Updates *

❇️ * New recoveries outnumber daily new #COVID cases *

❇️ * Cumulative vaccination: 17.5 crore+ *

❇️ * More than 30 lakh beneficiaries of age group 18-44 Vaccinated so far *

❇️ * Indian Railways deliver nearly 6260 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen to various states across country *

❇️ * 100th Oxygen Express of Indian Railways delivers relief *

❇️ * #PMCares Fund approves procurement of 1.5 lakh units of SpO2 based oxygen supply system developed by DRDO *

❇️ * Govt. take steps to ramp up production of #AmphotericinB to fight #Mucormycosis *

❇️ * #FactCheck: Govt. hasn't approved Bharat Biotech's vaccine for children above 12 years *

❇️ * Take a look to know about #Mucormycosis or 'black fungus', its symptoms and how to reduce its risk: https://static.mygov.in/rest/s3fs-public/mygov_162079754055063671.pdf *

* Useful News Alerts *


❇️ * Cumulative Vaccination: 17.72 Crore+ *

❇️ * Total recoveries (in last 24 hours): 3.5 Lakh *

❇️ * Prime Minister reviewed availability & supply of oxygen and medicines *

❇️ * Supply of oxygen is now more than 3 times the supply during the peak of first wave: Govt. *

❇️ * 1.5 lakh units of Oxycare Systems will be procured through #PMCares *

❇️ * Indian Railways delivers nearly 6260 tonnes of Liquid Medical Oxygen to various states across country *

❇️ * Any proof of residence sufficient for any person to get vaccinated in the State: UP Govt. *

❇️ * 200 #OxygenConcentrators arrives in India from #Indonesia *

❇️ * #MaskUpIndia, let's defeat this virus! Take the #JanAndolan pledge today: http://pledge.mygov.in/janandolan-covid/ #IndiaFightsCorona *

* Useful Updates *

❇️ * Cumulative vaccination: 34.46 Crore+ *

❇️ * More than 18.7 lakh #COVID19 samples tested in the last 24 hours *

❇️ * Centre rushes teams to 6 States for #COVID19 control & containment measures *

❇️ * #Covaxin shows 93% efficacy against severe #Covid19 disease; 65% efficacy against Delta variant in phase 3 clinical trials *

❇️ * Pregnant women may now register on #CoWIN or walk-in to the nearest COVID Vaccination Centre to get themselves vaccinated *

❇️ * Centre sanctions funds from #PMCares for new vaccine - testing lab at Hyderabad *

* Useful Updates *

❇️ Cumulative vaccine doses given: 55cr

❇️ Vaccine doses given in last 24 hrs: 17.43L

❇️ Union Health Minister attends meeting with Kerala CM to review the COVID situation in the State.

❇️ Newly constructed Oxygen Generation Plant inaugurated at Kathua in Jammu & Kashmir through #PMCARES Fund today.

❇️ Now downloading COVID-19 vaccination certificate is easier than ever!

1) Send 'Download Certificate' at
'9013151515' on #WhatsApp

2) Enter OTP & #MyGovCoronaChatbot will share the certificate with you!

❇️ Have doubts around COVID-19 & Vaccination?

🔗 Watch Doctors' advice at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqF2Eq4iV7_Pgy03OO0syy3C6jq9M9gP

* Useful Updates *

❇️ Cumulative vaccination doses exceed 93 Crore.

❇️ Hon'ble PM dedicates 35 PSA #OxygenPlants across 35 States & UTs to the nation, today.

❇️ The States/UTs provided with 93.94 crore vaccine doses.

🔸More than 7.64 crore in balance and unutilized.

❇️ Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi completes his 20 years of governance, watch his journey & some key initiatives: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGqF2Eq4iV7_owce-s0pKNqOPdOcxffPB

❇️ Govt. issues guidelines for #PMCares for Children Scheme.

🔸The scheme will ensure comprehensive care, protection of children who have lost their parents due to COVID-19.

* Useful Updates *

❇️ Total vaccination coverage exceeds 97 crore.

❇️ More than 1000 PSA #OxygenPlants are operational under the #PMCARES fund.

❇️ The States/UTs were provided with 98.88 crore COVID vaccine doses.

❇️ Govt notifies new abortion rules, the gestational limit for termination of pregnancy increases to 24 weeks.

❇️ India begins its journey in the large scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for 1000 MWh project; Government invites expression of interest for installation.

❇️ Now you can access #COVID19 test reports using your mobile number through the new ICMR portal

🔗 Visit: https://report.icmr.org.in

Registration for the #PMCARES for Children Scheme has been extended till February 28, 2022.

The aim is to ensure comprehensive care and protection of children who have lost their parent(s) in the COVID-19 pandemic. https://pmcaresforchildren.in