COVID-19 in India: Are unvaccinated Indians making the new wave worse?

As daily COVID-19 figures in India creep up — more than 11,000 cases recorded in the past 24 hours — one wonders if the Indian reluctance to be vaccinated could have something to do with this unwelcome uptick.

India sees sharp jump in COVID cases; over 7,000 recorded in 24 hours

India recorded a single-day rise of 7,830 new covid cases today, the highest in 223 days. Active cases in the country have increased to 40,215 according to data released by the Health Ministry.

India to hold nationwide COVID drills as cases spike

India reported a continuing spike in COVID cases, the government announced that a nationwide drill is planned today and tomorrow to review emergency preparedness of both public and private hospitals.

India reports spike in COVID rate; 5,335 cases in last 24 hours

Indian news: one of the largest spike in COVID rates in the last few months as the nation’s capital reported 509 fresh cases.

WHO asks China for transparency in sharing COVID original data

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has criticised China for withholding data related to samples taken at a market in Wuhan in 2020 that could have provided vital information about the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins.

Singapore lifts mandatory COVID test requirement for travel to India

Passengers coming to India from or via Singapore will not require a negative report from a pre-departure COVID-19 test nor need to upload a self-health declaration on Air Suvidha portal with effect from February 13 at 11 am.

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