Coronavirus

World Health Organization top scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the severity of the condition may be determined by monitoring hospitalisation rates after two to three weeks.

Those under the age of 18 had a seropositivity rate of 88 per cent, while those above 18 had a seropositivity rate of 97 to 98 per cent.

According to data released by the Health Ministry on Sunday morning, a total of 127.66 crore vaccine doses have been provided thus far.

The advice came as parliamentarians demanded a booster dosage of Covid vaccinations during a debate in the Lok Sabha on the country's pandemic condition.

The researchers emphasised that this did not diminish the case for immunisation as the best approach to reduce severe sickness caused by Covid-19 and that booster vaccination was necessary.

The young children can book appointments using the Co-Win website linked to the Aarogya Setu and Umang apps.

India's active caseload is now at 1,40,638, which is the lowest in 266 days. Meanwhile, the recovery rate is currently at 98.25 per cent, the highest since March 2020.

Citing concerns raised by three BJP MPs over the spread of coronavirus, Mandaviya has urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Gehlot to consider suspending the Bharat Jodo Yatra if adherence to Covid protocols cannot be followed.

A 40-year-old man from Agra who recently visited China has reportedly tested positive for COVID. He was on a business trip to China and returned from there two days ago, on December 23. The lab also informed the health department which sent the rapid response team to the person's home.

As per the new rules, essential healthcare facilities have been set up at Neelimala and Apache medu. Around 500 rooms have also been set up according to COVID-19 rules.