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17,72,14,256 Total Vaccination Doses
18,94,991 Vaccination Doses Day Before
SARS-CoV-2
(COVID-19) Testing Status up to May 12, 2021
30,94,48,585 TOTAL SAMPLES TESTED UP TO May 12, 2021
18,64,594 SAMPLES TESTED ON May 12, 2021
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Total Cases
2,37,03,665
3,62,727
Active
37,10,525
(15.65%)
6,426
Discharged
1,97,34,823
(83.26%)
3,52,181
Deaths
2,58,317
(1.09%)
4,120
Andaman and Nicobar
6,470
Confirmed 6,470
Active 214
Discharged 6,175
Deaths 81
Vaccination 1,12,809
Andhra Pradesh
13,44,386
Confirmed 13,44,386
Active 1,97,370
Discharged 11,38,028
Deaths 8,988
Vaccination 73,73,521
Arunachal Pradesh
20,854
Confirmed 20,854
Active 2,094
Discharged 18,691
Deaths 69
Vaccination 2,89,133
Assam
3,10,086
Confirmed 3,10,086
Active 42,317
Discharged 2,65,860
Deaths 1,909
Vaccination 32,13,306
Bihar
6,22,433
Confirmed 6,22,433
Active 99,624
Discharged 5,19,306
Deaths 3,503
Vaccination 82,66,897
Chandigarh
52,633
Confirmed 52,633
Active 8,528
Discharged 43,506
Deaths 599
Vaccination 2,64,937
Chhattisgarh
8,83,210
Confirmed 8,83,210
Active 1,22,798
Discharged 7,49,318
Deaths 11,094
Vaccination 59,41,724
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu
9,150
Confirmed 9,150
Active 1,060
Discharged 8,086
Deaths 4
Vaccination 1,05,904
Delhi
13,61,986
Confirmed 13,61,986
Active 82,725
Discharged 12,58,951
Deaths 20,310
Vaccination 42,43,858
Goa
1,27,639
Confirmed 1,27,639
Active 32,791
Discharged 92,974
Deaths 1,874
Vaccination 4,09,697
Gujarat
7,14,611
Confirmed 7,14,611
Active 1,27,483
Discharged 5,78,397
Deaths 8,731
Vaccination 1,45,75,629
Haryana
6,52,742
Confirmed 6,52,742
Active 1,07,058
Discharged 5,39,609
Deaths 6,075
Vaccination 46,09,079
Himachal Pradesh
1,45,736
Confirmed 1,45,736
Active 38,954
Discharged 1,04,714
Deaths 2,068
Vaccination 21,10,484
Jammu and Kashmir
2,29,407
Confirmed 2,29,407
Active 51,542
Discharged 1,74,953
Deaths 2,912
Vaccination 27,70,540
Jharkhand
3,01,257
Confirmed 3,01,257
Active 50,467
Discharged 2,46,608
Deaths 4,182
Vaccination 33,72,051
Karnataka
20,53,191
Confirmed 20,53,191
Active 5,92,202
Discharged 14,40,621
Deaths 20,368
Vaccination 1,09,05,119
Kerala
20,10,934
Confirmed 20,10,934
Active 4,33,143
Discharged 15,71,738
Deaths 6,053
Vaccination 81,55,236
Ladakh
15,807
Confirmed 15,807
Active 1,547
Discharged 14,102
Deaths 158
Vaccination 1,21,926
Lakshadweep
4,202
Confirmed 4,202
Active 1,020
Discharged 3,171
Deaths 11
Vaccination 26,967
Madhya Pradesh
7,00,202
Confirmed 7,00,202
Active 1,09,928
Discharged 5,83,595
Deaths 6,679
Vaccination 88,59,010
Maharashtra
52,26,710
Confirmed 52,26,710
Active 5,48,507
Discharged 46,00,196
Deaths 78,007
Vaccination 1,89,66,476
Manipur
37,036
Confirmed 37,036
Active 5,272
Discharged 31,238
Deaths 526
Vaccination 3,57,683
Meghalaya
20,985
Confirmed 20,985
Active 3,381
Discharged 17,354
Deaths 250
Vaccination 3,74,530
Mizoram
8,176
Confirmed 8,176
Active 2,033
Discharged 6,120
Deaths 23
Vaccination 2,85,547
Nagaland
16,890
Confirmed 16,890
Active 3,297
Discharged 13,428
Deaths 165
Vaccination 2,28,084
Odisha
5,65,648
Confirmed 5,65,648
Active 89,736
Discharged 4,73,680
Deaths 2,232
Vaccination 64,48,624
Puducherry
77,031
Confirmed 77,031
Active 15,562
Discharged 60,424
Deaths 1,045
Vaccination 2,23,561
Punjab
4,67,539
Confirmed 4,67,539
Active 79,963
Discharged 3,76,465
Deaths 11,111
Vaccination 40,72,687
Rajasthan
8,05,658
Confirmed 8,05,658
Active 2,09,110
Discharged 5,90,390
Deaths 6,158
Vaccination 1,46,91,987
Sikkim
10,392
Confirmed 10,392
Active 2,866
Discharged 7,343
Deaths 183
Vaccination 2,21,956
Tamil Nadu
14,68,864
Confirmed 14,68,864
Active 1,72,735
Discharged 12,79,658
Deaths 16,471
Vaccination 67,38,923
Telengana
5,11,711
Confirmed 5,11,711
Active 59,133
Discharged 4,49,744
Deaths 2,834
Vaccination 0
Tripura
39,054
Confirmed 39,054
Active 3,684
Discharged 34,946
Deaths 424
Vaccination 14,35,306
Uttar Pradesh
15,63,235
Confirmed 15,63,235
Active 2,06,615
Discharged 13,40,251
Deaths 16,369
Vaccination 1,41,41,536
Uttarakhand
2,64,683
Confirmed 2,64,683
Active 77,082
Discharged 1,83,478
Deaths 4,123
Vaccination 25,07,892
West Bengal
10,53,117
Confirmed 10,53,117
Active 1,28,684
Discharged 9,11,705
Deaths 12,728
Vaccination 1,23,13,816
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FAQs - About Covid-19 vaccine
A. Registration
1. Where can I register for COVID-19 vaccination?
You can log into the Co-WIN portal using the link www.cowin.gov.in and click on the “Register/Sign In yourself” tab to register for COVID-19 vaccination.
2. Is there a mobile app that needs to be installed to register for vaccination?
There is no authorised mobile app for registering for vaccination in India. You need to log into the Co-WIN portal. You can also register for vaccination through the Aarogya Setu App.
3. Which age groups can register for vaccination on the Co-WIN portal?
At present, all citizens above 45 years of age can register for vaccination.
4. Is online registration mandatory for Covid 19 vaccination?
No. Vaccination Centres provide for a limited number of on-spot registration slots every day. However, it is recommended to register online and schedule vaccination in advance for a have hassle-free vaccination experience.
5. How many people can be registered in the Co-WIN portal through one mobile number?
Up to 4 people can be registered for vaccination using the same mobile number.
6. How can citizens with no access to smart phones or computers manage online registration?
Up to 4 people can be registered for vaccination using the same mobile number. Citizens can take help from friends or family for online registration. Facility for on-spot registration is also available.
7. Can I register for vaccination without Aadhaar card?
Yes, you can register on Co-WIN portal using any of the following ID proofs:
a. Aadhaar card
b. Driving License
c. PAN card
d. Passport
e. Pension Passbook
f. NPR Smart Card
g. Voter ID (EPIC)
8. Is there any registration charge to be paid?
No. There is no registration charge.
B. Scheduling Appointment
1. Can I book an appointment for vaccination in the Co-WIN portal?
Yes, you can book appointment for vaccination through Co-WIN portal after logging-in to the Co-WIN Portal through your registered mobile number.
2. What are the options if one citizen is aged 45 or above and other is aged 18 or above?
If one citizen is aged 45 or above and other citizen is aged 18 to 44 years and both want to schedule a combined appointment, then only private paid vaccination centres or vaccination centres as per State’s policy will be made available. However, it may happen that some hospitals which are catering to people with 45 years or more may not allow the booking of appointments for people with lesser age. In that case you may make bookings one by one.
3. Can I check the vaccine being administered at each vaccination centre?
Yes, while scheduling an appointment for vaccination, the system will show vaccination centre names along with the name of the vaccine that will be administered in case of private hospitals. Government hospitals may not show the name of the vaccine.
4. Can I download appointment slip?
Yes, the appointment slip can be downloaded after the appointment has been scheduled.
5. How can I find the nearest vaccination centre?
You can search in Co-WIN portal (or Aarogya Setu) for the vaccination centre nearest to your location by either searching through PIN code or by choosing the State and the District.
6. What if I cannot go for vaccination on the date of appointment? Can I reschedule my appointment?
The appointment can be rescheduled at any time. In case you do not go for vaccination on the date of appointment, you can reschedule the appointment by clicking on “Reschedule” tab.
7. Do I have an option for cancellation of appointment?
Yes, you cannot cancel an appointment already scheduled. You can also reschedule the appointment and choose another date or time slot of your convenience.
8. Where will I receive confirmation of date and time of vaccination?
Once an appointment is scheduled, you will receive the details of the vaccination centre, date and time slot chosen for appointment in an SMS sent to your registered mobile number. You can also download the appointment slip and print it or keep it on your smart phone.
9. Can I get vaccination without appointment?
Citizens aged 45 years and above can schedule appointments online or walk-in to vaccination centres. Citizens aged 18-44 years should mandatorily register themselves and schedule appointment online before vaccination. However, all citizens are recommended to register online and schedule vaccination in advance for a hassle-free vaccination experience.
C. 2nd dose scheduling
1. Is it necessary to take 2nd dose of vaccination?
Yes. It is recommended that both doses of vaccine should be taken for realising the full benefit of vaccination. Both doses must be of the same vaccine type.
2. When should I take the 2nd dose of vaccination?
It is recommended that the 2nd dose of COVAXIN should be administered in the interval of 4 to 6 weeks from the date of 1st dose administration. For COVISHIELD the recommended interval is 4 to 8 weeks while an interval of 6 to 8 weeks gives an enhanced protection. You may choose the date of 2nd dose vaccination as per your convenience.
3. Will my 2nd dose appointment be automatically scheduled by Co-WIN system?
No. You have to take an appointment for the 2nd dose vaccination. The Co-WIN system will help you book an appointment in a Vaccination Centre where the same vaccine is being administered as the vaccine type (COVAXIN or COVISHIELD) of the 1st dose.
4. Whom can I contact if I have some problems related to my online registration of appointment?
You can call on the national helpline ‘1075’ for information and guidance on COVID-19 vaccination and Co-WIN software related queries.
D. Vaccination
1. Is vaccination free at all vaccination centres?
No. Vaccination is free at Government hospitals and charged up to INR 250 per dose in Private hospitals. Citizens can get this information on the Co-WIN portal while booking an appointment.
2. Can I check the price of the vaccine?
Yes. The System will show the price of the vaccine below the name of the vaccination centre at the time of scheduling an appointment.
3. Can I choose the vaccine?
System will show the vaccine being administered in each vaccination centre at the time of scheduling an appointment. Citizen can choose the vaccination centre as per their choice of vaccine being administered However, the choice will not be available at the Government facilities .
4. What precautions should I take at the time of 2nd dose vaccination?
The Vaccination Centres have been directed to ensure that if a citizen is being vaccinated with 2nd dose, they should confirm that the first dose vaccination was done with the same vaccine as is being offered at the time of second dose and that the first dose was administered more than 28 days ago. You should share the correct information about the vaccine type and the date of 1st dose vaccination with the vaccinator. You should carry your vaccine certificate issued after the first dose.
5. Can I get vaccinated with 2nd dose in a different State/District?
Yes, you can get vaccinated in any State/District. The only restriction is that you will be able to get vaccinated only on those centres which are offering the same vaccine as was administered to you on your first dose.
6. Which documents should I carry with me for vaccination?
You should carry your identity proof specified by you at the time of registration on the Co-WIN portal and a printout/screenshot of your appointment slip.
7. I have registered myself on Co-Win portal. However, I am not able to make any booking as I do not see any vaccination facility near my location? What should I do?
Yes, it is possible that no facility near your place has published their vaccination program as yet. You may wait for some time till vaccination facilities near your place are onboarded on Co-Win platform, become active and start their services.
E. Vaccine Certificate
1. Why do I need a vaccination certificate?
A COVID Vaccine Certificate (CVC) issued by the government offers an assurance to the beneficiary on the vaccination, type of vaccine used, and the provisional certificate also provides the next vaccination due. It also is an evidence for the citizen to prove to any entities which may require proof of vaccination specially in case of travel. Vaccination not only protects individuals from disease, but also reduces their risk of spreading the virus. Therefore, there could be a requirement in future to produce certificate for certain kind of social interactions and international travel. In this context the certificate issued by Co-WIN has built in security features to guarantee genuineness of the certificate which can be digitally verified using approved utilities which are provided in Co-WIN portal.
2. Who is responsible for providing the vaccination certificate?
The Vaccination Centre is responsible for generating your certificate and for providing a printed copy post vaccination on the day of vaccination itself. Please do insist on receiving the certificate at the Centre. For Private Hospitals, the charges for providing a printed copy of the certificate are included in the service charge for vaccination.
3. Where can I download vaccination certificate from?
You can download vaccination certificate from the Co-WIN portal (cowin.gov.in) or the Aarogya Setu app or through Digi-Locker by following the simple steps. You may do so by using the mobile number used at the time of registration.
F. Reporting Side effects
1. Whom do I contact in case of side effects from vaccination?
You can contact on any of the following details:
a. Helpline Number: +91-11-23978046 (Toll free- 1075)
b. Technical Helpline Number: 0120-4473222
c. Helpline Email Id: nvoc2019@gov.in
You may also contact the Vaccination Centre where you took vaccination, for advice.
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Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the CoronaVirus .
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Hand dryers are NOT effective in killing the coronavirus.
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There is NO evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the coronavirus.
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The coronavirus CAN be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates.
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Ultraviolet light SHOULD NOT be used for sterilization and can cause skin irritation.
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Garlic is healthy but there is NO evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the coronavirus.
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The coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.
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Thermal scanners CAN detect if people have a fever but CANNOT detect whether or not someone has the coronavirus.
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Antibiotics DO NOT work against viruses, antibiotics only work against bacteria.
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There is NO evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can transmit the coronavirus.
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Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body WILL NOT kill viruses that have already entered your body.
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To date, there is NO specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the coronavirus.
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Taking a hot bath DOES NOT prevent the coronavirus.
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Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine, DO NOT provide protection against the coronavirus.
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