COVID-19 bulletin No. 802​ – India

J​anuary 15, 2021​

Important notice:​ This report was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This report is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim for refugee protection.

​​​​​​Statistics

Please consult the following sources for the most recent data:

Number of reported cases

Daily new confirmed COVID-19 cases per million people (seven day rolling average), as of 10 January 2021

graph

Our World in Data. 10 January 2021. "India: Daily New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases per Million People." [Accessed 11 Jan. 2021]

Text f​ormat
DateDaily new cases per million people
2020-03-040.003
2020-03-050.003
2020-03-060.003
2020-03-070.003
2020-03-080.004
2020-03-090.004
2020-03-100.005
2020-03-110.004
2020-03-120.004
2020-03-130.005
2020-03-140.007
2020-03-150.008
2020-03-160.008
2020-03-170.009
2020-03-180.01
2020-03-190.013
2020-03-200.017
2020-03-210.024
2020-03-220.029
2020-03-230.039
2020-03-240.041
2020-03-250.052
2020-03-260.055
2020-03-270.067
2020-03-280.068
2020-03-290.065
2020-03-300.078
2020-03-310.089
2020-04-010.139
2020-04-020.188
2020-04-030.174
2020-04-040.217
2020-04-050.265
2020-04-060.365
2020-04-070.405
2020-04-080.406
2020-04-090.433
2020-04-100.521
2020-04-110.555
2020-04-120.581
2020-04-130.587
2020-04-140.639
2020-04-150.663
2020-04-160.694
2020-04-170.699
2020-04-180.753
2020-04-190.871
2020-04-200.837
2020-04-210.89
2020-04-220.937
2020-04-230.999
2020-04-241.054
2020-04-251.093
2020-04-261.064
2020-04-271.13
2020-04-281.164
2020-04-291.21
2020-04-301.22
2020-05-011.317
2020-05-021.389
2020-05-031.513
2020-05-041.758
2020-05-051.871
2020-05-062.063
2020-05-072.224
2020-05-082.323
2020-05-092.392
2020-05-102.552
2020-05-112.519
2020-05-122.577
2020-05-132.595
2020-05-142.655
2020-05-152.701
2020-05-162.882
2020-05-172.954
2020-05-183.06
2020-05-193.332
2020-05-203.517
2020-05-213.75
2020-05-224.038
2020-05-234.221
2020-05-244.435
2020-05-254.619
2020-05-264.588
2020-05-274.768
2020-05-284.882
2020-05-295.041
2020-05-305.218
2020-05-315.391
2020-06-015.53
2020-06-025.838
2020-06-036.081
2020-06-046.349
2020-06-056.49
2020-06-066.708
2020-06-076.923
2020-06-086.994
2020-06-097.138
2020-06-107.224
2020-06-117.331
2020-06-127.537
2020-06-137.691
2020-06-147.758
2020-06-157.988
2020-06-168.066
2020-06-178.317
2020-06-188.592
2020-06-198.908
2020-06-209.268
2020-06-219.613
2020-06-2210.054
2020-06-2310.571
2020-06-2410.99
2020-06-2511.374
2020-06-2611.791
2020-06-2712.258
2020-06-2812.737
2020-06-2913.108
2020-06-3013.385
2020-07-0113.617
2020-07-0213.99
2020-07-0314.427
2020-07-0414.938
2020-07-0515.434
2020-07-0615.82
2020-07-0716.246
2020-07-0816.838
2020-07-0917.418
2020-07-1017.868
2020-07-1118.256
2020-07-1218.721
2020-07-1319.367
2020-07-1420.058
2020-07-1520.865
2020-07-1621.742
2020-07-1722.585
2020-07-1823.629
2020-07-1924.84
2020-07-2025.733
2020-07-2126.594
2020-07-2227.944
2020-07-2329.428
2020-07-2430.843
2020-07-2531.869
2020-07-2632.858
2020-07-2733.616
2020-07-2835.051
2020-07-2935.524
2020-07-3035.884
2020-07-3137.16
2020-08-0137.794
2020-08-0238.103
2020-08-0338.889
2020-08-0438.984
2020-08-0539.604
2020-08-0640.614
2020-08-0740.644
2020-08-0841.644
2020-08-0942.586
2020-08-1042.746
2020-08-1143.621
2020-08-1244.731
2020-08-1344.939
2020-08-1445.27
2020-08-1545.232
2020-08-1644.781
2020-08-1744.928
2020-08-1845.302
2020-08-1945.578
2020-08-2046.028
2020-08-2146.561
2020-08-2247.1
2020-08-2347.483
2020-08-2448.099
2020-08-2547.339
2020-08-2648.997
2020-08-2749.863
2020-08-2850.545
2020-08-2951.531
2020-08-3053.302
2020-08-3154.228
2020-09-0156.416
2020-09-0256.229
2020-09-0356.858
2020-09-0457.889
2020-09-0559.118
2020-09-0660.39
2020-09-0760.999
2020-09-0862.174
2020-09-0963.401
2020-09-1064.769
2020-09-1165.922
2020-09-1266.309
2020-09-1366.44
2020-09-1467.268
2020-09-1567.311
2020-09-1667.535
2020-09-1767.522
2020-09-1867.084
2020-09-1966.901
2020-09-2066.372
2020-09-2165.468
2020-09-2264.767
2020-09-2363.588
2020-09-2462.515
2020-09-2561.689
2020-09-2661.274
2020-09-2760.778
2020-09-2860.313
2020-09-2960.016
2020-09-3060.048
2020-10-0159.575
2020-10-0258.966
2020-10-0357.644
2020-10-0456.844
2020-10-0555.879
2020-10-0655.007
2020-10-0754.148
2020-10-0853.01
2020-10-0952.368
2020-10-1052.219
2020-10-1151.42
2020-10-1250.807
2020-10-1349.923
2020-10-1448.803
2020-10-1548.066
2020-10-1646.921
2020-10-1745.626
2020-10-1844.486
2020-10-1943.601
2020-10-2042.621
2020-10-2141.392
2020-10-2240.46
2020-10-2339.545
2020-10-2438.329
2020-10-2537.234
2020-10-2636.166
2020-10-2735.115
2020-10-2834.499
2020-10-2933.907
2020-10-3033.378
2020-10-3133.051
2020-11-0133.059
2020-11-0233.25
2020-11-0333.494
2020-11-0433.528
2020-11-0533.424
2020-11-0633.64
2020-11-0733.506
2020-11-0833.576
2020-11-0933.551
2020-11-1033.347
2020-11-1133.109
2020-11-1232.823
2020-11-1332.236
2020-11-1431.762
2020-11-1530.173
2020-11-1629.25
2020-11-1728.664
2020-11-1828.423
2020-11-1928.527
2020-11-2028.687
2020-11-2129.112
2020-11-2230.511
2020-11-2331.423
2020-11-2432.019
2020-11-2531.907
2020-11-2631.617
2020-11-2731.109
2020-11-2830.757
2020-11-2930.21
2020-11-3029.5
2020-12-0128.695
2020-12-0227.77
2020-12-0327.098
2020-12-0426.615
2020-12-0526.015
2020-12-0625.415
2020-12-0724.944
2020-12-0824.476
2020-12-0924.059
2020-12-1023.311
2020-12-1122.626
2020-12-1222.03
2020-12-1321.418
2020-12-1420.952
2020-12-1520.362
2020-12-1619.584
2020-12-1718.913
2020-12-1818.408
2020-12-1918.032
2020-12-2017.749
2020-12-2117.49
2020-12-2217.238
2020-12-2317.311
2020-12-2417.329
2020-12-2517.031
2020-12-2616.214
2020-12-2715.767
2020-12-2815.444
2020-12-2915.092
2020-12-3014.792
2020-12-3112.405
2021-01-0112.173
2021-01-0214.091
2021-01-0313.726
2021-01-0413.721
2021-01-0513.466
2021-01-0613.313
2021-01-0715.191
2021-01-0813.117
2021-01-0913.076
2021-01-1013.056

Breakdown by state/province/region

Number of confirmed cases, deaths, recoveries and active cases per state, as of 10 January 2021

StateConfirmedDeathsRecoveredActive
Andaman and Nicobar Islands 4,960 62 4,875 23
Andhra Pradesh 884,916 7,129 875,243 2,544
Arunachal Pradesh16,7725616,65066
Assam216,5901,061212,5153,014
Bihar255,7001,434250,0884,178
Chandigarh20,29532719,727241
Chhattisgarh289,2313,490276,7748,967
Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu3,38023,3762
Delhi630,20010,678616,0543,468
Goa51,85674750,277832
Gujarat251,9444,344239,7717,829
Haryana264,9552,950259,4952,510
Himachal Pradesh56,45295954,522971
Jammu and Kashmir122,5381,910118,6172,011
Jharkhand116,8171,047114,3021,468
Karnataka927,55912,140905,7519,668
Kerala811,1483,302743,46764,379
Ladakh9,6181279,294197
Lakshadweep0000
Madhya Pradesh248,5973,711237,0637,823
Maharashtra1,969,11450,0611,863,70255,351
Manipur28,66036527,805490
Meghalaya13,61114313,313155
Mizoram4,29394,19292
Nagaland11,9788411,778116
Odisha331,8621891328,0431,928
Puducherry38,45563837,501316
Punjab169,0335,445160,6552,933
Rajasthan312,9962,734303,5366,726
Sikkim5,9881295,508351
Tamil Nadu826,26112,222806,8757,164
Telangana290,0081,566283,9244,518
Tripura33,30738832,86950
Uttar Pradesh593,1718,495573,54211,134
Uttarakhand93,6211,57388,9183,​130

Extracted from: John Hopkins: Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE). 10 January 2021. “COVID-19/csse_covid_19_data/csse_covid_19_daily_reports/.” [Accessed 11 Jan. 2021]

Testing rate

The share (%) of COVID-19 tests that are positive ("positive rate"*)

graph ​

Our World in Data. 10 January 2021. "India: The Share of COVID-19 Tests that Are Positive." [Accessed 11 Jan. 2021]

Text ​format
DatePositive rate %
2020-03-202.1
2020-03-212.9
2020-03-223.6
2020-03-233.7
2020-03-244.3
2020-03-254.2
2020-03-264.1
2020-03-274.8
2020-03-284.3
2020-03-293.6
2020-03-304.4
2020-03-314.2
2020-04-016.9
2020-04-028.4
2020-04-034
2020-04-044.3
2020-04-054.7
2020-04-065.6
2020-04-075.4
2020-04-084.7
2020-04-094.3
2020-04-105.5
2020-04-115.4
2020-04-125.3
2020-04-134.9
2020-04-144.7
2020-04-154.4
2020-04-164.2
2020-04-173.9
2020-04-183.8
2020-04-194.1
2020-04-203.8
2020-04-213.9
2020-04-224.4
2020-04-234.9
2020-04-244.9
2020-04-255.1
2020-04-264.6
2020-04-274.7
2020-04-284.4
2020-04-294
2020-04-303.6
2020-05-013.5
2020-05-023.4
2020-05-033.5
2020-05-043.8
2020-05-053.8
2020-05-063.9
2020-05-074.1
2020-05-084.2
2020-05-094.2
2020-05-104.4
2020-05-114.3
2020-05-124.4
2020-05-134.3
2020-05-144.3
2020-05-154.3
2020-05-164.6
2020-05-174.6
2020-05-184.7
2020-05-195
2020-05-205.2
2020-05-215.4
2020-05-225.7
2020-05-235.8
2020-05-246
2020-05-256.1
2020-05-266.1
2020-05-276.3
2020-05-286.3
2020-05-296.4
2020-05-306.5
2020-05-316.6
2020-06-016.6
2020-06-026.7
2020-06-036.8
2020-06-047
2020-06-056.9
2020-06-067.1
2020-06-077.2
2020-06-087.2
2020-06-097.3
2020-06-107.3
2020-06-117.3
2020-06-127.5
2020-06-137.6
2020-06-147.6
2020-06-157.7
2020-06-167.8
2020-06-177.9
2020-06-188
2020-06-198.1
2020-06-208.1
2020-06-218.1
2020-06-228.3
2020-06-238.4
2020-06-248.4
2020-06-258.4
2020-06-268.4
2020-06-278.6
2020-06-288.7
2020-06-298.7
2020-06-308.8
2020-07-018.9
2020-07-029
2020-07-039.2
2020-07-049.3
2020-07-059.5
2020-07-069.7
2020-07-079.8
2020-07-089.9
2020-07-0910
2020-07-1010
2020-07-1110
2020-07-1210.1
2020-07-1310.2
2020-07-1410.3
2020-07-1510.4
2020-07-1610.5
2020-07-1710.7
2020-07-1810.7
2020-07-1910.9
2020-07-2011.1
2020-07-2111.2
2020-07-2211.7
2020-07-2312.2
2020-07-2412.6
2020-07-2512.7
2020-07-2612.7
2020-07-2711.8
2020-07-2811.5
2020-07-2911.4
2020-07-3011.1
2020-07-3110.5
2020-08-0110.4
2020-08-0210.4
2020-08-0311.1
2020-08-0410.7
2020-08-0510.2
2020-08-069.9
2020-08-079.9
2020-08-0810
2020-08-099.6
2020-08-109.4
2020-08-119.5
2020-08-129.5
2020-08-139.2
2020-08-148.9
2020-08-158.4
2020-08-168.3
2020-08-178
2020-08-187.7
2020-08-197.7
2020-08-207.6
2020-08-217.8
2020-08-227.7
2020-08-237.7
2020-08-247.9
2020-08-257.8
2020-08-268
2020-08-278.1
2020-08-288.1
2020-08-298.4
2020-08-308.3
2020-08-318.2
2020-09-018.4
2020-09-028.1
2020-09-037.9
2020-09-047.8
2020-09-057.8
2020-09-067.9
2020-09-078.1
2020-09-088.2
2020-09-098.2
2020-09-108.4
2020-09-118.6
2020-09-128.6
2020-09-138.6
2020-09-148.5
2020-09-158.5
2020-09-168.6
2020-09-178.5
2020-09-188.7
2020-09-198.9
2020-09-208.7
2020-09-218.8
2020-09-228.9
2020-09-239
2020-09-248.8
2020-09-258.1
2020-09-267.6
2020-09-277.7
2020-09-287.7
2020-09-297.4
2020-09-307.3
2020-10-017
2020-10-027.3
2020-10-037.3
2020-10-047.1
2020-10-056.7
2020-10-066.7
2020-10-076.5
2020-10-086.5
2020-10-096.4
2020-10-106.3
2020-10-116.3
2020-10-126.2
2020-10-136.1
2020-10-146
2020-10-156
2020-10-165.9
2020-10-175.9
2020-10-185.8
2020-10-195.8
2020-10-205.7
2020-10-215.6
2020-10-225.3
2020-10-234.9
2020-10-244.6
2020-10-254.3
2020-10-264.2
2020-10-274.1
2020-10-284
2020-10-294.1
2020-10-304.2
2020-10-314.3
2020-11-014.3
2020-11-024.4
2020-11-034.4
2020-11-044.3
2020-11-054.2
2020-11-064.2
2020-11-074.2
2020-11-084.1
2020-11-094.1
2020-11-104.1
2020-11-114.1
2020-11-124.1
2020-11-134.1
2020-11-144.1
2020-11-154.1
2020-11-164
2020-11-174
2020-11-184.1
2020-11-194.2
2020-11-204.3
2020-11-214.2
2020-11-224.3
2020-11-234.4
2020-11-244.3
2020-11-254.2
2020-11-264.1
2020-11-274
2020-11-283.9
2020-11-293.8
2020-11-303.7
2020-12-013.6
2020-12-023.5
2020-12-033.4
2020-12-043.4
2020-12-053.3
2020-12-063.3
2020-12-073.3
2020-12-083.2
2020-12-093.1
2020-12-103.1
2020-12-113.1
2020-12-123.1
2020-12-133.1
2020-12-143
2020-12-152.9
2020-12-162.8
2020-12-172.6
2020-12-182.5
2020-12-192.4
2020-12-202.3
2020-12-212.2
2020-12-222.2
2020-12-232.2
2020-12-242.2
2020-12-252.2
2020-12-262.2
2020-12-272.2
2020-12-282.2
2020-12-292.2
2020-12-302.1
2020-12-311.8
2021-01-011.7
2021-01-022
2021-01-032
2021-01-041.9
2021-01-051.9
2021-01-062
2021-01-072.3
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* According to the World Health Organization (WHO)'s Public health criteria to adjust public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19, published on 12 May 2020, “[l]ess than 5% of samples positive for COVID-19​, at least for the last 2 weeks, assuming that surveillance for suspected cases is comprehensive,” is one of the indications that the epidemic is "controlled."

Government measures

  • Our World in Data, an online academic resource that provides research and data on global challenges and development, and which is maintained by the University of Oxford's Martin Programme on Global Development and Global Change Data Lab, provides information and maps on global policy responses to the coronavirus pandemic addressing the following themes:
    • School and workplace closures;
    • Cancellation of public events and gatherings;
    • Public information campaigns;
    • Stay-at-home restrictions;
    • International and domestic travel;
    • Testing and contact tracing;
    • Income support and debt relief.
  • KPMG, a global network of independent member firms offering audit, tax and advisory services,  provides information on government and institution measures in response to COVID-19 in India, including:
    • Tax measures;
    • Employment-related measures (including food-related, healthcare related, social security, etc.);
    • Economic stimulus measures;
    • Other measures.

Entry/exit, quarantine measures and internal mobility

Refer to the United Nations (UN)'s World Food Programme (WFP) COVID-19 Global Travel Restrictions and Airline Information for the most up-to-date information on entry and exit restrictions, quarantine measures, and internal mobility in India.

The United Nations (UN)'s International Organization for Migration (IOM)'s Mobility Impacts COVID-19 portal provides regularly updated data on the restrictions and procedures applicable at specific points of entry (international and regional airports, border crossings and checkpoints).

Entry/exit

  • The United Nations (UN)'s World Food Programme (WFP) COVID-19 Global Travel Restrictions and Airline Information provides the following summary of entry and exit restrictions, as reported by various sources:
    • Latest News: On 2 January, the Government of India confirmed that: Flights from India to the UK will resume from 6 January. Maharashtra government extends COVID-19 lockdown restrictions until 31 January 2021 (Xinhua, 30.12.2020). Flight suspension between UK and India extended until 7 January (Reuters, 29.12.2020). Karnataka government imposes seven-day quarantine for travelers from Denmark, Netherlands, U.K. (Live Mint , 21.12.2020). Indian government to suspend flights from U.K. through 31 December (India.com, 21.12.2020).
    • International Restrictions: All regularly scheduled international flights remain suspended. However, under bilateral agreements with the Indian Government some airlines have announced their intention to run a limited number of flights.
    • Entry to India: To curb the spread of COVID-19, scheduled international commercial passenger air services are currently suspended however certain eligible foreign nationals are able to travel to India via Vande Bharat flights or third country flights. Availability of options for international transportation remain limited.
    • More information and detailed guidelines for International Arrivals are available on the Ministry of Health website. All land borders with Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar and Nepal in East and North East India are closed for movement of people, except returning Indian nationals.

    United Nations (UN). 6 January 2021. World Food Programme (WFP). "COVID-19 Global Travel Restrictions and Airline Information: India." [Accessed 11 Jan. 2021]

  • The International Air Transport Association (IATA)'s COVID-19 Travel Regulations Map provides details on individuals for whom the international travel restrictions do not apply.

Quarantine measures/procedures at port-of-entry

  • The United Nations (UN)'s World Food Programme (WFP) COVID-19 Global Travel Restrictions and Airline Information provides the following summary of procedures at arrival and quarantine measures, as reported by various sources:
    • Screening on arrival: Thermal screening will be carried out by the health officials at arrival. You must comply with all instructions and screening requirements. More information and detailed guidance is available on the website of Ministry of Health.
    • Quarantine requirement at government designated site or self-isolation at home. All passengers will need to quarantine for 14 days after arrival. More information and detailed guidance is available on the website of Ministry of Health.
    • If you are flying into Mumbai from the UK, other European countries, South Africa or the Middle East, you will have to undergo mandatory institutional quarantine at designated hotels at your own cost. You will be tested on day seven following your arrival. If you test negative, you may leave the institutional quarantine but will have to home-quarantine for another seven days. If you test positive, you will be moved to a designated facility for further evaluation and treatment.Data collection: Passengers may be required to provide contact details and be asked to download Arogya Setu app.
    • Testing on departure: You will not be able to travel if you are currently showing coronavirus symptoms (you will need to self-isolate and travel later). You should comply with any additional healthcare screening measures put in place by the authorities prior to your departure.
    • Visas: The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines permitting all OCI [Overseas Citizenship of India] and PIO [Person of Indian Origin] card holders to visit India. All other foreign nationals intending to visit India may visit on any visa except for a Tourist Visa, which still has not been re-instated. For information categories and process, visit the Indian Bureau of Immigration website. Visit the FRRO [Foreignr Regional Registration Office] website if you have any visa-related queries. Scheduled international flights remain suspended. A limited number of flights are currently operating under bilateral agreements with other countries but these arrangements may be subject to change at short notice.

    United Nations (UN). 6 January 2021. World Food Programme (WFP). "COVID-19 Global Travel Restrictions and Airline Information: India." [Accessed 11 Jan. 2021]

Internal mobility

  • The United Nations (UN)'s World Food Programme (WFP) COVID-19 Global Travel Restrictions and Airline Information provides the following summary of internal restrictions, as reported by various sources:
    • Travel in India: There is a phased lifting of lockdown restrictions. This may vary by state. Lockdown restrictions remain in containment zones until 31 December. The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines to regulate activities in this period. Other restrictions vary between states and zones, so it is important to follow local directives.
    • Domestic flight operations resumed on 25 May but some states may have restrictions on flight operations. More information and detailed guidance is available on the websites of Ministry of Civil Aviation and Ministry of Health. Some states have quarantine requirements in place and these may differ between states. Follow the advice of the local authorities.
    • Limited train and metro rail services have resumed.
    • All essential services (including groceries, pharmacies, ATMs) continue to function. The wearing of facial/cloth masks is compulsory in all public places. There are strict restrictions on large gatherings. You may be penalised if you violate restrictions. Restrictions may vary between states. New Restrictions can be put in place at short notice to curb the spread of the virus. You should closely monitor local media reports and follow the instructions of local authorities.
    • Domestic travelers -- whether by air or train -- going from Delhi, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Goa to Maharashtra from November 25 will require a COVID negative report from 25 November. Air travelers will need to get the COVID test done within 72 hours of their flight and train passengers should get the test within 96 hours of their arrival in Maharashtra.
    • Accommodation: Limited number of hotels have resumed operations in a few states. Restrictions may differ between states. If your hotel asks you to leave, ask them to provide alternative accommodation, or talk to the police who can assist.
    • Public places and services: India has put measures in place to limit the spread of COVID-19. There is a phased re-opening of limited number of activities and services but large gathering are still prohibited. Restrictions vary between states. You should follow the instructions of local authorities.

    United Nations (UN). 6 January 2020. World Food Programme (WFP). "COVID-19 Global Travel Restrictions and Airline Information: India." [Accessed 11 Jan. 2020]