Coronavirus Omicron India LIVE: Vaccination for 12-14 age group likely from March, says top govt expert – The Indian Express

Posted: January 17, 2022 at 9:04 am

On the occasion of one-year anniversary of the commencement of vaccination programme in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted "each and every individual" associated with it and said the programme added great strength to the fight against Covid-19. "Today we mark 1 year of vaccination drive. I salute each and every individual who is associated with the vaccination drive. Our vaccination programme has added great strength to the fight against Covid-19. It has led to saving lives and thus protecting livelihoods," he tweeted.

Delhi's Sarojni Nagar market wears a deserted look during the weekend curfew. (PTI)

Meanwhile, Delhi on Sunday reported 18,286 COVID-19 cases and 28 deaths, while the positivity rate dropped to 27.87 per cent from 30.64 per cent a day ago, according to health department data.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain sought to allay concerns over "fewer" Covid tests being conducted in the national capital, saying the diagnostic tests being conducted in the city is three times the number recommended by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

After logging over 10,000 COVID-19 cases per day for the last 11 days, the daily tally in Mumbai dropped to 7,895 on Sunday. A total of 11 people died of the COVID-19 infection, the city civic body said in a bulletin.

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