Overwhelming number of Covid tests send labs on the edge, results delayed by three days in Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow
3 years, 11 months ago

Overwhelming number of Covid tests send labs on the edge, results delayed by three days in Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow

India Today  

With skyrocketing cases of coronavirus across the country, many major cities are suffering from unprecedented delays in the Covid-19 test results. MUMBAI WORST-HIT Mumbai turns out to be the worst hit among these three cities with a waiting period of three days and even more in some cases for a Covid test report. The situation was so frustrating that I had to run pillar to post get the test result on time so that the woman can undergo the operation and give birth to her child,” Gupta told India Today TV, adding that the average time for a test result has now become three days, but the sample collection has become worse. People lined up to get tested for Covid-19 at a railway station in Navi Mumbai | PTI image Dr Sanjay Mehta of the SJM Diagnostic said, “Since we are experiencing the highest-ever demand for Covid-19 testing due to the second wave of the pandemic, we are now prioritising those who need the results immediately. Long queues were spotted at Delhi government-run hospitals for Covid-19 testing and many overburdened private labs have a huge backlog of test samples.

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India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology plans to undertake a study of thousands of samples and clinical material collected during covid-19 to help Indian scientists understand the susceptibility of individuals and changes in metabolic activity that will be useful in fighting future pandemics. The department will give the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, a consortium of 54 laboratories, the mandate to …

Maharashtra Covid task force orders holiday returnees to isolate for 5 days
1 year, 2 months ago

Maharashtra Covid task force orders holiday returnees to isolate for 5 days

India Today  

Amid the spike in new Covid infections in the state, the health authorities in Maharashtra have directed people who went outside the state for vacation during Christmas and New Year holidays to isolate themselves for five days. In case of any fever or cold developing, they must get tested for Covid infections, as stated by Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, who heads …

Covid-19: India Logs 760 Fresh Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,423
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19: India Logs 760 Fresh Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,423

ABP News  

Covid 19 India: India saw a single-day rise of 760 fresh cases of Covid while two more people succumbed to the viral disease, news agency PTI reported, citing health ministry data on Thursday. On Wednesday, the country had reported 602 new Covid cases and five deaths were reported. Meanwhile, a 63-year-old woman, who had tested positive for Covid, succumbed to …

Covid case detected in Jammu
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid case detected in Jammu

Hindustan Times  

After the first Covid case in a “long time” in Jammu city on Thursday, contact tracing and testing till Friday returned negative tests, said government medical college and hospital principal Dr Ashutosh Gupta. He has been kept in home isolation and his sample has been sent to Pune for genome sequencing to see if it as new JN.1 sub variant,” …

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections
1 year, 3 months ago

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections

News 18  

Karnataka Mandates 7-day Home Isolation for Covid Positive Amidst the uptick in the Covid subvariant JN.1 infection, the Karnataka government declared mandatory 7-day home isolation of positive cases on Wednesday. Covid Cases in India Live Updates: Expert Advises To Wear Mask, Practice Physical Distancing On precautions against JN.1 variant of Covid, Shekhar C Mande, former DG, CSIR says, “People should …

Ensure Covid Tools in Hospital: Min.
1 year, 3 months ago

Ensure Covid Tools in Hospital: Min.

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Health minister C. Damodar Rajanarasimha on Saturday directed health authorities to inspect the functioning of ventilators in various hospitals and ordered the immediate utilisation of oxygen concentrators for treatment. During a comprehensive review of Covid-19 control measures in the backdrop of cases rising again, Rajanarasimha emphasised the swift restoration of PSA plants in hospitals that are facing oxygen shortage. …

Noida reports first Covid case in months after spike in infections in some states
1 year, 3 months ago

Noida reports first Covid case in months after spike in infections in some states

India TV News  

Covid: Amid a sudden surge in Covid cases after new strain JN.1 surfaced, a Noida resident has tested positive after a gap of several months, officials said. The patient is a 54-year-old male who lives in Noida but works at a multinational company in Gurugram, Gautam Buddh Nagar Chief Medical Officer Dr Sunil Sharma said on Thursday. District Surveillance Officer …

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19: No plan to make RT-PCR testing mandatory at airports so far, say Health Ministry sources

India TV News  

COVID-19 India update: There is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 mandatory at airports for travellers, Union health ministry sources said today, amid an uptick in coronavirus infections in India. Corona infections: India on Thursday recorded 594 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases increased to 2,669 from 2,311 the previous day, according to …

Karnataka to increase COVID-19 testing to 5,000 a day, issues guidelines for genome sequencing
1 year, 3 months ago

Karnataka to increase COVID-19 testing to 5,000 a day, issues guidelines for genome sequencing

The Hindu  

The State has decided to increase testing and Whole Genome Sequencing of positive cases, as it gears up to navigate a possible COVID-19 upsurge again due to the JN.1 subvariant prevalent in the neighbouring State of Kerala. Guidelines issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to all the States on Monday, December 18, recommended “ensuring adequate testing …

All RT-PCR labs in Andhra Pradesh to be activated, minimum 1,000 COVID-19 tests to be done daily
1 year, 3 months ago

All RT-PCR labs in Andhra Pradesh to be activated, minimum 1,000 COVID-19 tests to be done daily

The Hindu  

Following an uptick in coronavirus cases in Kerala, Andhra Pradesh Health, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner and National Health Mission Director J. Nivas has said COVID-19 testing will start immediately in the State and that a minimum of 1,000 RT-PCR tests will be done daily. NivasHealth, Medical and Family Welfare Commissioner Mr. Nivas said Rapid Antigen Test Kits would be …

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

Covid19: Delhi records 289 fresh cases; Maharashtra's active tally drops to 3,351
1 year, 10 months ago

Covid19: Delhi records 289 fresh cases; Maharashtra's active tally drops to 3,351

India TV News  

Covid19 : Delhi on Tuesday recorded 289 fresh Covid cases while Maharashtra saw a drop in cases registering 139 fresh infections. Just a day earlier, Delhi reported 259 fresh coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 14.3 percent, and two deaths related due to the disease. A health department bulletin said 720 patients recovered from the coronavirus infection in the …

Delhi Covid wrap: The national capital recorded over 4,000 new cases this week
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi Covid wrap: The national capital recorded over 4,000 new cases this week

Hindustan Times  

The national capital this week recorded a steady rise in the number of fresh Covid cases with logging over 4,000 new cases this week while, the positivity rate dipped progressively as compared to Monday. Read here: Weekly Covid wrap: India's cases seesaw while positivity rate remains below 5% Delhi on Saturday reported 564 new Covid cases and one fatality with …

Delhi adds 564 Covid cases, one death; positivity rate at 14.93%
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi adds 564 Covid cases, one death; positivity rate at 14.93%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi reported 564 fresh coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 14.93 per cent, and one Covid-related fatality on Saturday, according to data shared by the city government's health department. The fresh cases emerged from 3,778 tests, including 2,738 RT-PCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests, conducted the previous day. The fresh cases emerged from 3,778 tests, including 2,738 RT-PCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests, conducted the …

COVID-19: Delhi records 7 fatalities for second consecutive day; positivity rate at 16.90%
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi records 7 fatalities for second consecutive day; positivity rate at 16.90%

India TV News  

Covid-19 in India: Delhi on Thursday reported seven Covid-related deaths for the second consecutive day. However, the national capital witnessed a further dip in coronavirus cases as it registered 865 fresh cases in the last 24 hours with a positivity rate of 16.90 per cent, according to data shared by the city government's health department. According to the data shared …

Delhi records 1,040 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 21.16%
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi records 1,040 new Covid cases in last 24 hours, positivity rate at 21.16%

Hindustan Times  

The number of daily Covid-19 infections in Delhi has decreased marginally on Wednesday, with 1,040 new cases reported in the last 24 hours, compared to 1,095 the previous day. The national capital, Delhi, continues to grapple with covid cases and deaths as the latest health bulletin revealed that the city recorded its highest number of fatalities this year with seven …

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details
1 year, 11 months ago

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details

India TV News  

COVID-19 surge in India: With India seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Central government on Friday asked eight states and Union Territories- -Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Rajasthan- - to strengthen coronavirus surveillance in all districts. Union Health Secretary said that India has been witnessing a consistent rise in COVID-I 9 cases since March …

Covid threat: PMO holds review meeting amid rising cases, calls for hospital readiness till sub-district level
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid threat: PMO holds review meeting amid rising cases, calls for hospital readiness till sub-district level

India TV News  

Covid threat: PMO holds review meeting amid rising cases, calls for hospital readiness till sub-district level Covid review meeting: According to sources, the Prime Minister's Office instructed officials to ensure the operational readiness of hospital infrastructure till the sub-district level. Covid review meeting: As the cases of coronavirus continue to rise across the country, the Prime Minister's Office on Wednesday …

AIIMS-Delhi issues advisory after staffers tested positive for Covid-19
1 year, 11 months ago

AIIMS-Delhi issues advisory after staffers tested positive for Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences -Delhi has issued an advisory for its staff to follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour after a few of them were tested positive for the infection. "Must use reusable cloth face cover/surgical mask in the workplace. Ensure proper cleaning and frequent sanitation of the workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces," the AIIMS …

COVID-19 update: India reports over 10,000 fresh cases in last 24 hours | DETAILS
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19 update: India reports over 10,000 fresh cases in last 24 hours | DETAILS

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: India recorded a single-day rise of 10,158 coronavirus cases, highest in nearly eight months, according to the Union Health Ministry data. Delhi Corona cases UPDATE: Delhi's single-day COVID-19 cases count breached the 1,000-mark for the first time in over seven months on Wednesday, while the positivity rate stood at 23.8 per cent, according to data shared by the …

Covid cases may peak in coming weeks in Delhi amid spurt in single-day caseload: LNGP medical director
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid cases may peak in coming weeks in Delhi amid spurt in single-day caseload: LNGP medical director

India TV News  

Covid-19 in Delhi: Amid the rising cases of coronavirus in the country, Delhi LNJP Hospital's medical director said that fresh infections will peak in the national capital in the next couple of weeks. Variant XBB.1.16 affecting children more: LNJP medical director "Children are not vaccinated, so we need to take precautions for them as they are getting symptoms like fever, …

Doctors advise caution as Delhi's Covid positivity rate shoots up to 26.58 per cent
1 year, 11 months ago

Doctors advise caution as Delhi's Covid positivity rate shoots up to 26.58 per cent

India Today  

Medical experts advised people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get booster shots of vaccines as Delhi recorded 484 fresh Covid-19 cases and three fatalities from the infection in the 24 hours ending on Monday evening. The positivity rate of the national capital stood at 26.58 per cent on Monday, meaning that nearly one in every four people tested returned a …

Covid-19: India witnesses slight dip in fresh infections, logs 5,676 cases in last 24 hours
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19: India witnesses slight dip in fresh infections, logs 5,676 cases in last 24 hours

India TV News  

Covid-19: India witnesses slight dip in fresh infections, logs 5,676 cases in last 24 hours Covid-19: India on Tuesday logged 5,676 new Covid-19 infections. Covid-19: India on Tuesday witnessed a slight dip in the fresh Covid-19 cases as it recorded 5,676 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. The active cases now comprise 0.08 percent of the total infections and …

India conducts nationwide mock drill in hospitals to test COVID preparedness
1 year, 11 months ago

India conducts nationwide mock drill in hospitals to test COVID preparedness

The Hindu  

April 10, 2023 07:41 pm | Updated April 11, 2023 01:10 pm IST - NEW DELHI India began a two-day COVID preparedness mock drill on April 10, amid the continuing surge in cases. “Huge response was seen nationwide, where Ministers and senior officials reviewed the preparations and capacities of hospitals and facilities,’’ said a release issued by the Ministry. The …

Covid Cases on Rise, Are Hospitals Fit for Fight? Mock Drills Begin Across India to Check Prep, Infra
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid Cases on Rise, Are Hospitals Fit for Fight? Mock Drills Begin Across India to Check Prep, Infra

News 18  

Acting on the instructions of Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, a two-day countrywide mock drill began on Monday to check Covid preparedness of hospitals and state of medical infrastructure, even as India reported 5,880 new cases in the past 24 hours. The SoPs for Covid mock drill given to states mentioned that it needs to look into every aspect — …

Noida: Active cases cross 300 first time in 2023, people urged to follow Covid protocol
1 year, 11 months ago

Noida: Active cases cross 300 first time in 2023, people urged to follow Covid protocol

India TV News  

Noida on Monday logged in over 300 fresh Covid cases for the first in 2023 as new infections rise across the country. As new cases rise, Gautam Buddh Nagar administration appealed to residents to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour. According to the health department's update on Monday morning, 31 new patients tested positive for COVID-19 in a 24-hour period, taking the number …

Few Indian states reinstate Covid curbs amid rapid rise in cases
1 year, 11 months ago

Few Indian states reinstate Covid curbs amid rapid rise in cases

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Several states in India have reinstated COVID rules, including making masks mandatory, after most parts of the country witnessed a rapid rise in cases in the past few days. Earlier this week, India’s Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a COVID review meeting where he urged states to stay alert and review their emergency preparedness in case the situation …

Covid Update: India Logs Dip In Fresh Cases With 5,357 Infections In 24 Hours, Check Active Caseload
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid Update: India Logs Dip In Fresh Cases With 5,357 Infections In 24 Hours, Check Active Caseload

ABP News  

India recorded 5,357 new cases of Covid-19 in the last 24 hours taking the cumulative number of active cases in the country to 32,814 as per the data by the health ministry. On Saturday, the country logged 6,155 cases of Covid-19 taking the number of active cases to 31,194 while the death toll climbed to 5,30,954 with 11 deaths, including …

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection
1 year, 11 months ago

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection

India TV News  

Battle against Covid-19: Fresh covid-19 cases are brewing troubles in the country. “The state government is monitoring the situation amidst the rise in COVID-19 and influenza cases in the country,” the chief minister said, adding that people will have to take precautions while the government has already issued an advisory. Haryana Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Haryana government …

COVID-19 surge in India: Uttar Pradesh govt makes testing mandatory for international passengers
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19 surge in India: Uttar Pradesh govt makes testing mandatory for international passengers

India TV News  

COVID-19 surge in India: Amid the rising cases of COVID-19 across the country, the Uttar Pradesh government made Covid testing mandatory for all international passengers on arrival in the state. "It is intimated that in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Health Minister, Haryana on 03.04.2023, it has been observed that there is a significant upsurge in the …

Surge in Covid cases: Delhi govt ask hospitals to ramp up testing
1 year, 11 months ago

Surge in Covid cases: Delhi govt ask hospitals to ramp up testing

India TV News  

New Delhi: With rising cases of COVID-19 in the national capital, the Delhi government has asked the hospitals, polyclinics and dispensaries in the city to increase the number of tests in order to track the spread of the infection, news agency PTI reported quoting sources. Delhi logs 733 daily Covid cases, highest in seven months Delhi on Friday logged 733 …

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills
1 year, 11 months ago

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the surge in Covid-19 cases in the country and advised states to remain vigilant and prepare for effective management of the virus. During a virtual meeting with state health ministers, principal, and additional chief secretaries, Mandaviya emphasised the need to identify emergency hotspots through the monitoring of …

COVID-19 updates: Delhi records 733 cases, highest in over 7 months; Centre issues fresh guidelines
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Delhi records 733 cases, highest in over 7 months; Centre issues fresh guidelines

India TV News  

COVID-19 updates: Delhi records 733 cases, highest in over 7 months; Centre issues fresh guidelines COVID-19: A review meeting chaired by Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya noted that seven states are reporting high number of corona cases in India with rising test positivity rate, which include Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Haryana. COVID-19 rising cases : Delhi …

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports over 800 new pandemic cases, Delhi's active tally rises to 2,060 | READ
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports over 800 new pandemic cases, Delhi's active tally rises to 2,060 | READ

India TV News  

Covid-19 cases : Maharashtra today recorded 803 fresh coronavirus cases, a sharp jump of 234 from the tally a day ago, while three more patients succumbed to the infection in the state, the health department said. Delhi COVID cases: Delhi logged 606 fresh Covid cases- the highest since last August- on Thursday with a positivity rate of 16.98 per cent, …

Four test positive for Covid-19 in Saharanpur
1 year, 11 months ago

Four test positive for Covid-19 in Saharanpur

Hindustan Times  

Saharanpur district is witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases these days. District surveillance officer Dr Shivanka Gaur said among the 16 active cases, three are from Chandigarh, Haridwar and other locations who arrived here and tested positive during ongoing testing at public places. Dr Gaur said the health department conducts 1,000 to 1,100 tests per day at railway station, bus …

U.P. Minister tests positive for COVID-19
1 year, 11 months ago

U.P. Minister tests positive for COVID-19

The Hindu  

Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi tested positive for COVID-19 on April 4, amid a gradual rise of cases across the State. The number of infected cases increased to 640 in Uttar Pradesh, as per latest available figures till Tuesday. government put all the frontline workers employed in State government as well as private hospitals on ‘alert mode’, while …

India reports 4,435 new Covid cases in last 24 hours
1 year, 11 months ago

India reports 4,435 new Covid cases in last 24 hours

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India has recorded 4,435 new reported Covid cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of active cases to 23,091, the union health ministry said on Wednesday. The trajectory of Covid cases has increased gradually across the country with Karnataka reporting 1,411 active cases while Kerala has 6,824 active cases. Maharashtra has 3,792 active cases, Gujarat …

COVID-19: CJI DY Chandrachud permits 'Work From Home' for advocates amid rising cases | DETAILS
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: CJI DY Chandrachud permits 'Work From Home' for advocates amid rising cases | DETAILS

India TV News  

COVID-19: Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today took note of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in the country and said the Supreme Court is willing to hear lawyers via video conferencing. The daily and weekly positivity rates were at 1.84 per cent and 2.49 per cent respectively on Tuesday, while the total number of vaccine doses administered over …

Delhi sees 521 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, highest since August 27 last year
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi sees 521 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, highest since August 27 last year

India TV News  

Delhi has recorded 521 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 711 fresh coronavirus cases, a sharp rise of 463 compared to the previous day, and four fatalities, the health department said. Coronavirus figures in Maharashtra are as follows: Fresh cases 711, fresh fatalities 4; active cases 3,532, tests 8,951, total cases 81,46,301, total …

A fresh COVID-19 data interpretation approach
1 year, 11 months ago

A fresh COVID-19 data interpretation approach

The Hindu  

There is a fresh spike in COVID-19 cases in India, a surge that is attributable to at least three reasons. Therefore, one of the first steps in India for the experts is to arrive at a consensus on the number of COVID-19 cases which are expected even when the disease is endemic. Another key reason why every spike in cases …

Remain cautious and wear mask, focus should be on clinical cases: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi
1 year, 11 months ago

Remain cautious and wear mask, focus should be on clinical cases: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi

Firstpost  

Delhi recorded 416 fresh Covid cases on Saturday, the highest in over seven months, with a positivity rate of 14.37 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department New Delhi: As Delhi witnesses a sudden spurt in Covid cases, experts have stressed that there is no need to panic over the absolute numbers and the focus should …

Remain cautious and wear mask: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi
1 year, 11 months ago

Remain cautious and wear mask: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Delhi witnesses a sudden spurt in Covid cases, experts have stressed that there is no need to panic over the absolute numbers and the focus should be on protecting the vulnerable population, especially those who are immunocompromised or have comorbidities. Delhi recorded 416 fresh Covid cases on Saturday, the highest in over seven months, with a positivity …

India reports over 3,000 COVID cases for second consecutive day
1 year, 11 months ago

India reports over 3,000 COVID cases for second consecutive day

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India continued to report over 3,000 COVID cases for the second day in a row with 3,095 new infections in the last 24 hours, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday. The country had reported 3,016 cases on Thursday with a case positivity rate of 2.73 per cent which declined to 2.61 per cent today. …

Delhi CM Kejriwal to hold Covid-19 review meeting today
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi CM Kejriwal to hold Covid-19 review meeting today

Live Mint  

The Delhi government is closely monitoring the Covid-19 situation in the national capital and CM Arvind Kejriwal will hold a review meeting on the matter today, Friday, said Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj while assuring people that there is no need to panic since the hospitalization rate is low. After holding a meeting on Thursday to review the Covid-19 situation in …

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases
1 year, 11 months ago

Uttar Pradesh puts frontline workers, hospitals on ‘alert mode’, amid partial rise in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday put all the frontline workers working in government as well as private hospitals on ‘alert mode’, while stepping up precautionary measures in light of a partial rise in COVID-19 cases in a few districts of the State. The State government issued the directions after a presentation regarding Communicable Disease Control and Dastak Abhiyan attended …

Covid cases record another high, Haryana issues new guidelines: Top developments
2 years ago

Covid cases record another high, Haryana issues new guidelines: Top developments

Live Mint  

India has been witnessing a steady rise in Covid-19 cases for the last few days and is recording new daily highs which is causing the health officials to take the note of the coronavirus situation in the country. 73 pc A total of 3016 new Covid cases were recorded in the last 24 hours across the country with a daily …

On Covid, India has no need to worry yet
2 years ago

On Covid, India has no need to worry yet

Hindustan Times  

Every Covid wave is preceded by what at first seems like drops turning into a trickle of infections. Today, a steady but small increase in recorded cases has prompted the question: Is Covid back? Is the trickle of cases being recorded in several parts of the country the same sort of a sign that preceded the Omicron variant and the …

Fresh COVID Cases Breach 200 Mark In Delhi, Positivity Rate At 11.88%
2 years ago

Fresh COVID Cases Breach 200 Mark In Delhi, Positivity Rate At 11.88%

ABP News  

New Delhi: The national capital recorded 214 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and breached the 200 mark for the first time since September last year while the positivity rate climbed to 11.82 per cent, as per the city’s data by the health department. Over the past few months COVID cases saw a sharp decline, which on January 16 dropped …

India logs over 1,800 new Covid cases in 24 hours for 2nd consecutive day
2 years ago

India logs over 1,800 new Covid cases in 24 hours for 2nd consecutive day

Hindustan Times  

India logged over 1,800 new Covid cases for second consecutive day, taking the active caseload over 10,000-mark, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday. Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan will today hold a meeting with states' health secretaries and senior officers to review Covid-19 preparedness as India continues to report a rise in coronavirus infections. Both public …

Uttarakhand reports first Covid-19 death in 6 months
2 years ago

Uttarakhand reports first Covid-19 death in 6 months

Hindustan Times  

After six months, Uttarakhand on Saturday reported one Covid death, at Doon Hospital in Dehradun. India recorded 1,890 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, a press release issued by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday. 92.09 crore Covid tests have been conducted so far, out of which 1,21,147 tests were conducted in …

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