Health Ministry Official Lav Agarwal, Face of India's Coronavirus Briefings, Tests Positive
4 years, 4 months ago

Health Ministry Official Lav Agarwal, Face of India's Coronavirus Briefings, Tests Positive

News 18  

Lav Agarwal, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Health, on Friday said he has tested positive for the coronavirus and has initiated home isolation as per guidelines. Agarwal was the face of India's coronavirus fight immediately after the first lockdown in March, addressing daily media briefings on the outbreak when it was picking up pace in the country. A 1996-batch IAS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Agarwal was the central government's official spokesperson at the national media briefings to provide updates on the Covid-19 situation in the country throughout April and May. Health ministry media briefings are now addressed by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, with Agarwal also remaining present.

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New Blueprint for Pandemic Preparedness in Place: Dr Bhargava
1 year ago

New Blueprint for Pandemic Preparedness in Place: Dr Bhargava

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Government of India has prepared a blueprint for pandemic preparedness that includes lessons learnt in combating Covid-19 in the country, former ICMR director general Dr Balram Bhargava said. There were learnings, there were a lot of mistakes and we learnt from them,” Dr Bhargava said at a press conference on Wednesday, replying to a question on whether ‘red …

One-week home isolation for Covid patients in Karnataka: Minster
1 year ago

One-week home isolation for Covid patients in Karnataka: Minster

Hindustan Times  

State health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday said that those testing positive for Covid-19 in the state will have to undergo home quarantine for a week. Currently, there are 436 active Covid-19 cases, with those who tested positive placed under home isolation, closely monitored by health officials. At least three people have died due to Jn.1 variant of Covid-19 …

Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases
1 year ago

Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases

India TV News  

India logged 628 new Covid19 infections while Kerala reported 128 fresh cases and one death due to the disease in the last 24 hours, according to Union Health Ministry data. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has risen to 4,44,71,860 while the national recovery rate stands at 98.81 per cent, according to the health ministry website. …

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: The World Health Organisation has urged countries in South-East Asia to strengthen surveillance given the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. "For this, countries must strengthen surveillance and sequencing, and ensure sharing of data," said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, WHO South-East Asia. "As people travel and …

Jharkhand prepared for any spurt in Covid-19 cases, says health official
1 year ago

Jharkhand prepared for any spurt in Covid-19 cases, says health official

Hindustan Times  

Jharkhand is prepared to deal with any spurt in COVID-19 cases, although the situation is presently under control, a health official said on Saturday. "In view of a rising number of coronavirus cases in some states, the Jharkhand health department has already conducted mock drills of functioning of oxygen plants and reviewed the number of beds available with oxygen support, …

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution
1 year ago

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution

News 18  

It’s time for the public to stop being surprised by the rise in Covid-19 cases and recognise coronavirus as a permanent part of their lifestyle, former Indian Council of Medical Research scientist Dr Raman Gangakhedkar has told News18.com. The country’s top epidemiologist, who was the face of India’s apex medical research agency during government briefings on Covid-19 last year, said …

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

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year ago

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, addressing the increasing COVID-19 cases in the country and emphasizing the preparedness of health facilities. As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Minister's call for increased preparedness aligns with the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus. The emphasis …

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

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828
1 year ago

COVID-19 Update: India records 260 new cases, total active at 1,828

Live Mint  

India reported 260 new cases of COVID-19, with active cases rising to 1,828, as per the latest data from the Union Health Ministry on December 18. Centre Urges States to Heighten Vigilance The central government has written to states and union territories, urging them to maintain "continuous vigilance" in light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and the identification …

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
1 year ago

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry has asked all States to maintain constant vigil over the COVID-19 situation in the country in view of the upcoming festive season and recent surge in cases in some parts of the country. The Health Ministry has in its letter noted that considering the upcoming festive season, States are advised to put in place requisite public …

Continue COVID-19 testing to check emergence of new virus variants: WHO chief
1 year, 4 months ago

Continue COVID-19 testing to check emergence of new virus variants: WHO chief

The Hindu  

Warning that many countries aren’t testing enough and that new SARS-CoV-2 virus variants may emerge, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, on Wednesday said that testing and being vigilant is vital in continuing the fight against COVID-19. “While COVID is now behind us and India did its best during the time, we can expect new and more …

New Covid variant Eris detected in Maharashtra; should India be worried? What experts say
1 year, 5 months ago

New Covid variant Eris detected in Maharashtra; should India be worried? What experts say

Hindustan Times  

New Covid variant EG.5.1 or Eris that has been adding to the surge of Coronavirus cases in UK has also been causing slight increase in Coronavirus caseload in Maharashtra. The new Covid strain Eris has increased hospitalisation cases among elderly in UK and while there is no need to panic, it's imperative to keep a close watch on it. The …

No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department
1 year, 6 months ago

No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state health department has stopped issuing the daily Covid-19 bulletin for over three weeks now, following a May 5 declaration by the World Health Organisation that Covid-19 was not more a global health emergency. The last bulletin was on May 19, when there were 24 active cases, 13 recovered cases and a recovery rate of 99.5 per cent, …

India sees 1,331 new Covid-19 cases, 11 Deaths in 24 hours, active caseload falls to 22,742
1 year, 8 months ago

India sees 1,331 new Covid-19 cases, 11 Deaths in 24 hours, active caseload falls to 22,742

India TV News  

India has recorded 1,331 new COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases has decreased from 25,178 to 22,742, according to data updated on Tuesday by the Union Health Ministry. With 22,742 active cases, the total number of infections is 0.06 percent. Delhi on Monday recorded 37 new Coronavirus cases with a positivity rate of 3.89 percent and two Coronavirus …

Covid-19 update: India reports over 3,600 fresh cases, active infection dips to 33,232
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19 update: India reports over 3,600 fresh cases, active infection dips to 33,232

India TV News  

Covid-19 update: India has recorded 3,611 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have dipped to 33,232 from 36,244, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated today. The active cases now comprise 0.07 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.74 per cent, the ministry said. Vaccination data : According …

Covid-19: India logs 4,282 new coronavirus cases; active tally stands at 47,246
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: India logs 4,282 new coronavirus cases; active tally stands at 47,246

India TV News  

Covid-19: India on Monday logged 4,282 fresh coronavirus infections, The number of active cases now stands at 47,246. The daily positivity rate recorded on Monday was 4.92 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 4.00 per cent. The total tally of Covid cases was recorded at 4.49 crore The active cases now constitute 0.11 per cent of the …

Coronavirus Updates: Dip in Covid-19 cases, India records 5,874 fresh infections
1 year, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Dip in Covid-19 cases, India records 5,874 fresh infections

India TV News  

Coronavirus Updates: India on Sunday logged 5,874 fresh infections with 8,148 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 3.31 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 4.25 per cent. The active cases now comprise 0.11 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.71 …

COVID-19: India records over 9,600 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally dips to 61,013
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India records over 9,600 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally dips to 61,013

India TV News  

COVID-19: India has logged 9,629 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 61,013 from 63,380, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. Active case tally: The active cases now comprise 0.14 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.68 per cent, the ministry said. The …

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details
1 year, 8 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-19: India reports 11,692 new coronavirus cases, active tally climb to 66,170
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 11,692 new coronavirus cases, active tally climb to 66,170

India TV News  

COVID-19 : India has recorded 11,692 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 66,170, informed the Union Health Ministry on Friday. Active cases: The active cases now comprise 0.15 per cent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.67 per cent, the ministry said. "Dr PK Mishra stressed that the …

COVID-19: India reports 10,542 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally rises to 63,562
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 10,542 fresh cases in last 24 hours, active tally rises to 63,562

India TV News  

COVID-19 updates: India has logged 10,542 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have increased to 63,562, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 5.1 per cent. Active case tally: …

AIIMS-Delhi issues advisory after staffers tested positive for Covid-19
1 year, 8 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 …

Battle against COVID-19! THESE states roll out major guidelines to combat infection
1 year, 9 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 …

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks
1 year, 9 months ago

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP health minister Vidadala Rajini on Friday disclosed that during the past two weeks, medical authorities have tested 15,096 people and found 267 of them with symptoms of Covid-19. Participating in a country-wide video conference with union health minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, along with ministers of other states, Rajini underlined that Chief Minister Y.S. Dr Mandaviya held a video …

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks
1 year, 9 months ago

AP reports 267 Covid cases in past two weeks

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: AP health minister Vidadala Rajini on Friday disclosed that during past two weeks, medical authorities have tested 15,096 people and found 267 of them with symptoms of Covid-19. Participating in a country-wide video conference with union health minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with ministers of other states, Rajini underlined that Chief Minister Y.S. Dr. Mandaviya had held a video …

Surge in Covid cases: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared
1 year, 9 months ago

Surge in Covid cases: Mandaviya asks states to stay alert, prepared

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Amid rising cases of coronavirus, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday held a review meeting and advised states to stay alert and be prepared for COVID-19 management. In the meeting with state health ministers and principal and additional chief secretaries held virtually, Mandaviya stressed on identifying emergency hotspots by monitoring trends of influenza-like illness and severe acute …

Centre Asks States to Stay Alert As Covid-19 Cases Cross 6000-mark, Conduct Mock Drills
1 year, 9 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 …

Four test positive for Covid-19 in Saharanpur
1 year, 9 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 …

COVID-19: CJI DY Chandrachud permits 'Work From Home' for advocates amid rising cases | DETAILS
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Uttarakhand to ensure strict Covid protocol during Char Dham Yatra: Health min
1 year, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand to ensure strict Covid protocol during Char Dham Yatra: Health min

Hindustan Times  

The Uttarakhand government has given instructions to the state’s health officials to strictly implement Covid-19 guidelines and increase Covid testing during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, which is scheduled to begin on April 22. “The figures of Covid infection are increasing rapidly in many states of the country, and to address the issue, the state government has decided to strictly …

Delhi CM Kejriwal to hold Covid-19 review meeting today
1 year, 9 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, 9 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 …

Will Delhi Have to Mask Up Again? Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj Clarifies as Covid Cases Rise
1 year, 9 months ago

Will Delhi Have to Mask Up Again? Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj Clarifies as Covid Cases Rise

News 18  

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj held an emergency meeting in the secretariat on Thursday afternoon following a call from Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a night before on the back of rising Covid-19 cases in the Capital. Talking about the situation in Delhi, Bhardwaj said: “It has been observed that cases in Delhi start rising two to three weeks after Maharashtra …

Covid spike in Delhi: CM Kejriwal to hold review meeting tomorrow
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid spike in Delhi: CM Kejriwal to hold review meeting tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government is closely monitoring the coronavirus situation and Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a review meeting on the matter on Friday, Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's review meeting set to be on Friday to assess the COVID-19 situation of national capital. The meet came a day after Delhi's COVID-19 cases climbed to 300 …

Covid cases record another high, Haryana issues new guidelines: Top developments
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Covid-19 infections jump 40% in 24 hours, Delhi govt to hold emergency meet
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid-19 infections jump 40% in 24 hours, Delhi govt to hold emergency meet

Hindustan Times  

India logged 3,016 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, over 40% rise in daily tally, according to the Union health ministry data updated Thursday. Delhi health minister Saurabh Bhardwaj has called an emergency meeting today after 300 fresh Covid-19 cases were recorded in the national capital on Wednesday. Bhardwaj said that the emergency meeting has been called at …

Delhi health minister calls emergency meeting as Covid cases hit months-high peak
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi health minister calls emergency meeting as Covid cases hit months-high peak

India Today  

Amid a spike in Covid cases in the national capital, Delhi's Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has called for an emergency review meeting on Thursday. This comes a day after coronavirus cases in Delhi climbed to the 300-mark while the positivity rate climbed to 13.89 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. Delhi recorded 115 fresh coronavirus …

On Covid, India has no need to worry yet
1 year, 9 months 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 …

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300
1 year, 9 months ago

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300

India TV News  

Coronavirus Alert: Once again, India is witnessing a spike in covid-19 cases. Union Health Ministry data reflects that India has logged 1,805 new coronavirus cases on Monday. Active tally at 10,300 The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 3.19 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 1.39 per cent. National Covid recovery rate recorded at 98.79 per cent …

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?
1 year, 9 months ago

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week convened a high-level meeting of the COVID-19 task force. As of March 23, India officially reported 1,300 new coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period bringing the overall tally of active cases to 7,605. Editorial |No cause for alarm: On the Omicron recombinant XBB.1.16 in India He emphasised the need to …

Maharashtra reports 343 new Covid-19 cases, three deaths
1 year, 9 months ago

Maharashtra reports 343 new Covid-19 cases, three deaths

India Today  

Maharashtra on Friday reported 343 new coronavirus infections and three deaths, the health department said. As per the report, Pune administrative circle reported the highest, 136 new cases, followed by 133 cases in Mumbai circle, 27 cases in Nashik circle, 18 cases in Kolhapur circle, 13 cases in Aurangabad circle, six cases each in Nagpur and Latur circles, and four …

COVID-19: India logs 1,249 fresh infections; active cases rise to 7,927
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19: India logs 1,249 fresh infections; active cases rise to 7,927

India TV News  

New Delhi: India logged 1,249 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. As per the health ministry, the Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore and the active cases now comprise 0.02 per cent of the total infections. The ministry said that the number …

Ajay Banga, World Bank Prez Nominee, Tests Covid Positive; Had to Meet PM Modi, Sitharaman Today
1 year, 9 months ago

Ajay Banga, World Bank Prez Nominee, Tests Covid Positive; Had to Meet PM Modi, Sitharaman Today

News 18  

World Bank presidential nominee Ajay Banga has tested positive for Covid-19 during routine testing in New Delhi where he was travelling on the last leg of his world tour, and is currently quarantining in isolation, the Department of Treasury said Thursday. The country has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to Union Health …

As Covid-19 cases surge, health ministry asks states to follow 5-fold strategy
1 year, 9 months ago

As Covid-19 cases surge, health ministry asks states to follow 5-fold strategy

Hindustan Times  

As India recorded a rise in daily coronavirus Covid-19 cases, ministry of health, and family welfare Thursday advised all the states, and Union territories to effectively implement a five-fold strategy of "test, track, treat, follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and vaccinate" to check the spread. The total tally of Covid-19 cases has now reached to 4.46 crore. The ministry has also asked …

At high-level review meet, PM Modi advises Covid appropriate behaviour, vigil
1 year, 9 months ago

At high-level review meet, PM Modi advises Covid appropriate behaviour, vigil

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the coronavirus disease and Influenza situation in the country where he stressed the need to follow Covid-appropriate behavior and maintain respiratory hygiene. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the covid situation amid rise in cases in the country and to take stock of …

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?

Firstpost  

India in recent days has witnessed a spike in COVID-19 cases. Let’s take a closer look: COVID cases spike According to Union Health Ministry data, India registered 1,134 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, while active cases surged to 7,026. COVID review meet: PM stresses on wearing masks, testing as cases spike According to data, the daily positivity rate was 1.09 …

India’s active Covid cases surpass 7,000 mark
1 year, 9 months ago

India’s active Covid cases surpass 7,000 mark

Live Mint  

India has witnessed a spike in daily Covid-19 cases with the country recording 1,134 new coronavirus infections in the past 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. A total of 92.05 crore tests for detection of Covid have been conducted so far with 1,03,831 being tests conducted in the last 24 hours, as per health …

Active COVID-19 cases in country climb to 7,026
1 year, 9 months ago

Active COVID-19 cases in country climb to 7,026

The Hindu  

India recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on March 22. The death toll climbed to 5,30,813 with five deaths with one each reported by Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat and Maharashtra and one reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases now comprise …

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