You’ll be able to monitor coronavirus circumstances, deaths and testing charges on the nationwide and State ranges right here. An inventory of State Helpline numbers is obtainable as nicely.

Listed below are the most recent updates:

Nationwide

Lively COVID-19 circumstances in nation lowest in 262 days

India logged 11,451 new coronavirus infections taking the nation’s whole tally of COVID-19 circumstances to 3,43,66,987, whereas the lively circumstances declined to 1,42,826, the bottom in 262 days, in accordance with the Union Well being Ministry information up to date on Monday.

The demise toll climbed to 4,61,057 with 266 recent fatalities, in accordance with the info up to date at 8 a.m.

The cumulative doses administered within the nation thus far below the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive has exceeded 108.47 crore.- PTI

Japan

Japan has zero each day COVID-19 deaths for first time in 15 months

Japan recorded no each day deaths from COVID-19 for the primary time in additional than a 12 months on Sunday, in accordance with native media.

Previous to Sunday, there hadn’t been a day with out a COVID-19 demise since Aug. 2, 2020, in accordance with a tally by nationwide broadcaster NHK. The newest figures from the well being ministry confirmed three deaths on Saturday.

COVID-19 circumstances and deaths have fallen dramatically all through Japan as vaccinations have elevated to cowl greater than 70% of the inhabitants.- Reuters

USA

U.S. lastly reopening borders after 20 months

America reopens its land and air borders Monday to international guests totally vaccinated in opposition to COVID-19, ending 20 months of restrictions on journey from across the globe that separated households, hobbled tourism and strained diplomatic ties.

America, from Monday, would require air passengers to be totally vaccinated and be examined inside three days earlier than journey. Airways will likely be required to place in place a contact tracing system.

The land border opening will occur in two phases.

Beginning Monday, vaccines will likely be required for “non-essential” journeys — reminiscent of household visits or tourism — though unvaccinated vacationers will nonetheless be allowed into the nation for “important” journeys, as they’ve been for the final 12 months and a half.

A second part, starting in early January, would require all guests to be totally vaccinated to enter the USA by land, irrespective of the explanation for his or her journey.

US well being authorities have mentioned all vaccines accredited by the US Meals and Drug Administration and the World Well being Group can be accepted for entry by air.- AFP