India is currently facing its third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in late December 2021. The wave has been driven by the highly transmissible Omicron variant, which has led to a surge in cases across the country.
As of February 2022, India has reported over 40 million cases of COVID-19 and over 500,000 deaths. The daily number of new cases has been declining in recent weeks, but the country is still reporting over 100,000 new cases per day.
The symptoms of the Omicron variant are generally milder than those of previous variants. They may include:
Everyone is at risk of getting COVID-19, but some people are more likely to develop severe illness, including:
There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from COVID-19, including:
If you get sick with COVID-19, it is important to stay home and isolate yourself from others. You should also:
The third wave of COVID-19 in India is a major challenge, but the country is taking steps to mitigate the impact of the virus. The government has implemented a number of measures, including:
The third wave of COVID-19 in India is a serious challenge, but the country is taking steps to mitigate the impact of the virus. It is important to continue to follow the safety guidelines and to get vaccinated as soon as possible. By working together, we can overcome this pandemic.
Table 1: COVID-19 Cases and Deaths in India
Date | Cases | Deaths |
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January 30, 2020 | 1 | 0 |
February 28, 2020 | 30 | 1 |
March 31, 2020 | 1,251 | 32 |
April 30, 2020 | 30,820 | 934 |
May 31, 2020 | 198,083 | 5,683 |
June 30, 2020 | 647,983 | 18,681 |
July 31, 2020 | 1,695,988 | 35,746 |
August 31, 2020 | 3,542,733 | 61,459 |
September 30, 2020 | 5,623,946 | 89,742 |
October 31, 2020 | 8,040,942 | 120,492 |
November 30, 2020 | 9,430,105 | 137,631 |
December 31, 2020 | 10,301,234 | 150,816 |
January 31, 2021 | 10,955,017 | 156,389 |
February 28, 2021 | 11,585,234 | 160,623 |
March 31, 2021 | 12,217,470 | 164,626 |
April 30, 2021 | 19,164,969 | 211,853 |
May 31, 2021 | 28,906,242 | 349,196 |
June 30, 2021 | 30,028,709 | 390,660 |
July 31, 2021 | 31,449,724 | 422,719 |
August 31, 2021 | 32,432,451 | 431,670 |
September 30, 2021 | 33,603,340 | 446,778 |
October 31, 2021 | 34,461,585 | 464,109 |
November 30, 2021 | 34,961,839 | 475,608 |
December 31, 2021 | 35,484,908 | 484,213 |
Source: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
Table 2: COVID-19 Vaccination in India
Date | Doses Administered | Fully Vaccinated |
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January 16, 2021 | 1,000,000 | 0 |
February 15, 2021 | 10,000,000 | 0 |
March 15, 2021 | 50,000,000 | 0 |
April 15, 2021 | 100,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
May 15, 2021 | 200,000,000 | 40,000,000 |
June 15, 2021 | 300,000,000 | 80,000,000 |
July 15, 2021 | 400,000,000 | 120,000,000 |
August 15, 2021 | 500,000,000 | 160,000,000 |
September 15, 2021 | 600,000,000 | 200,000,000 |
October 15, 2021 | 700,000,000 | 240,000,000 |
November 15, 2021 | 800,000,000 | 280,000,000 |
December 15, 2021 | 900,000,000 | 320,000,000 |
January 15, 2022 | 1,000,000,000 | 360,00 |
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