Coronavirus In India: Who All Should Get Tested For Covid-19? ICMR Issues New Guidelines
5 years ago

Coronavirus In India: Who All Should Get Tested For Covid-19? ICMR Issues New Guidelines

ABP News  

In the view of a significant spurt of Coronavirus cases across the country this week, the Indian Council of Medical Research issued new guidelines for testing strategy for effective tracking of Covid-19 cases. In its official notification, revised late on Friday night, ICMR stated that all hospitalised patients with severe acute respiratory illness, shortness of breath and having fever and cough will now be tested for COVID-19 infection. The new guidelines also said asymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of a confirmed case should be tested once between Day 5 and Day 14 of coming in to the contact of infected person. The testing strategy is reviewed by the National Task Force constituted by Secretary DHR & DG, ICMR and Chaired by VK Paul, a member of the NITI Aayog.Anyone who has travelled abroad in the past 2 weeks and has symptoms like fever, cough, or breathing issue must undergo Covid-19 testAsymptomatic direct and high-risk contacts of an infected person should be tested between day 5 and day 14 of coming into contact with the infected personHealthcare workers attending patients of Coronavirus and develop symptoms or those who are exposed to a Covid-19 patientAll patients hospitalised with Severe Acute Respiratory Infections, which involves the history of a fever higher than 38 C° and cough for over past 10 daysAnyone who has come in direct or high-risk contact of a Coronavirus patient or those living in same house with the patient must undergo Covid-19 test immediately The Coronavirus cases rose to 271 on Saturday in India with fresh cases being reported from various parts of the country.

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Covid-like viral fever cases surge in Delhi-NCR; 54% of households report members with symptoms
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Covid-like viral fever cases surge in Delhi-NCR; 54% of households report members with symptoms

Live Mint  

More than half of Delhi-NCR families have been experiencing viral illness symptoms since last month. According to a LocalCircles survey, at least 54 per cent of families have one or more members showing flu or viral fever symptoms due to seasonal changes. 54% households affected by viral illnesses The survey asked, "How many individuals do you have in your household …

HMPV cases in India: Should we be worried?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

HMPV cases in India: Should we be worried?

India Today  

Seven cases of Human Metapneumovirus have been reported across India, with two cases each detected in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, and one in Gujarat. Union Health Minister JP Nadda also assured citizens on Monday that HMPV is not a new virus, urging calm and vigilance. HMPV is a respiratory virus affecting both the upper and lower respiratory tracts, causing …

HMPV outbreak in China: Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus
2 months, 2 weeks ago

HMPV outbreak in China: Delhi authorities issue guidelines as precautionary measure from virus

India TV News  

In the wake of the Human MetaPneumoVirus outbreak in China, India has been closely monitoring the situation. On Sunday, the Delhi health authorities issued an advisory to ensure preparedness for potential health challenges related to HMPV and other respiratory viruses. According to an official statement, Dr Vandana Bagga, Director General of Health Services, convened a meeting with chief district medical …

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual

Hindustan Times  

The Union health ministry on Saturday urged people to remain calm amid the tensions over the speculated spread of HMPV in China, assuring that India is "well-prepared" to handle respiratory illnesses and that the situation in China is “not unusual”. Amid the reports of the rising respiratory illness in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring Group meeting …

Can the HMPV virus in China trigger a health concern for India?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Can the HMPV virus in China trigger a health concern for India?

Firstpost  

Human Metapneumovirus, a respiratory virus causing flu-like symptoms, has sparked concerns following a surge in cases in China. Authorities urge precautionary measures like good hygiene and avoiding contact with sick individuals Customers wearing face masks shop ahead of the Lunar New Year, during the coronavirus disease pandemic in Hong Kong, China, January 20, 2023. File Image/Reuters Human Metapneumovirus, a respiratory …

India monitoring influenza cases as cold wave persists: Report
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India monitoring influenza cases as cold wave persists: Report

Hindustan Times  

The National Centre for Disease Control under the Union Health Ministry in India is closely monitoring cases of respiratory and seasonal influenza in the country amid speculations of HMPV outbreak in China, news agency ANI reported, citing official sources. After an update from the WPRO, which is one of the six regions of the World Health Organisation, sources were quoted …

India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics
4 months, 2 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 …

In India, all vaccine-related AEFI are routinely monitored and COVID is no exception, says health expert
10 months, 2 weeks ago

In India, all vaccine-related AEFI are routinely monitored and COVID is no exception, says health expert

The Hindu  

All ‘Adverse Events Following Immunisation’ after COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be monitored, a senior Union Health Ministry official, who did not wish to be named, said on Thursday. According to a study titled ‘Serious adverse event following immunization and thromboembolic events associated with COVID19 vaccination: An analysis of nationwide causality assessment from India’, published in February 2023, the majority of …

Covid-19 or Seasonal Flu? Surge in Patients With Throat Pain, Cough & Fever Puts Doctors on Alert
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid-19 or Seasonal Flu? Surge in Patients With Throat Pain, Cough & Fever Puts Doctors on Alert

News 18  

Many states in India are witnessing a rise in upper respiratory tract illnesses, with symptoms like cough, cold, sore throat, and fever. “There is a definite rise in both upper and lower respiratory tract infections to the extent of 8-10 patients per week with about one-fourth of them serious enough to require hospitalisation.” The top symptoms, Das said, are throat …

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
11 months, 1 week ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

After four years of pandemic, Covid virus to be seasonal flu in young population
1 year ago

After four years of pandemic, Covid virus to be seasonal flu in young population

Hindustan Times  

Monday marks four years since the World Health Organisation declared Covid-19 a pandemic. With the availability of Covid-19 vaccines and medicines, the virus will become much like a regular flu or seasonal infection in the younger population. Health experts claimed that the SARS-CoV-2 infection will now be much like a regular flu, respiratory syncytial virus and other seasonal infections in …

India records 159 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally 1,623
1 year, 1 month ago

India records 159 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally 1,623

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has registered a single-day rise of 159 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases of the disease stands at 1,623 in the country, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The number of daily cases of COVID-19 in the country had dropped to double-digits by December 5, but it began to climb after the emergence …

ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time
1 year, 2 months ago

ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time

The Hindu  

The Indian Council of Medical Research has begun the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List, saying that considerable time has passed since the first such list was released in 2019. Focus on public health needs “The inclusion of diagnostic tests in the NEDL was based on careful consideration of the disease burden data across different States of …

India logs 375 new COVID-19 cases
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 375 new COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India recorded 375 new cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus, while the number of active infections has declined to 3,075, the Health Ministry said on Sunday. After December 5, a maximum of a single-day rise of 841 new cases was reported on December 31, 2023 which is 0.2% of the peak cases reported in May 2021, official sources said. "The currently …

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238

Firstpost  

India has recorded 441 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases has come down to 3,238, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. The number of daily cases was in double digits till December 5 but it began to rise again amid cold weather conditions and after the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, JN.1.After December 5, the …

India Records 514 New COVID-19 Cases, Active Cases Drop
1 year, 2 months ago

India Records 514 New COVID-19 Cases, Active Cases Drop

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: India reported 514 new cases of COVID-19, with the number of active cases decreasing to 3,422, as per the health ministry's update on Thursday. The decline in daily cases persisted until December 5, 2023, when a new sub-variant, JN.1, and cold weather conditions contributed to a resurgence in cases. Following December 5, the maximum single-day rise was 841 new …

India logs 756 fresh Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths, 619 JN.1 infections so far
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 756 fresh Covid-19 cases, 5 deaths, 619 JN.1 infections so far

India Today  

India saw a single-day rise of 756 Covid-19 cases and five deaths in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. On Saturday, India reported 774 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths from Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, the ministry said. After December 5, the highest single-day rise of 841 cases was reported on December 31, 2023, which …

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 …

India logs 774 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, 619 JN.1 infections so far
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 774 new Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, 619 JN.1 infections so far

India Today  

India reported 774 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths, while the active caseload further dipped to 4,187 from 4,334 the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. After December 5, the highest single-day rise of 841 cases was reported on December 31, 2023, which was 0.2 per cent of the peak cases reported in May 2021, official sources …

Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for patients with respiratory illnesses
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka makes Covid test mandatory for patients with respiratory illnesses

Live Mint  

Karnataka has made the COVID test mandatory for those with Influenza Like Illness or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness, said State Health Minister Dinesh Gundu on Friday, adding that a helpline will be launched tomorrow. After a meeting with health department officials here, the minister said, “More than 7,000 tests are being done every day and the COVID positivity rate is …

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 19: India Logs 602 New Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,440
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid 19: India Logs 602 New Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,440

ABP News  

Covid 19 Update: India reported 602 new Covid cases on Wednesday, as reported by news agency ANI. COVID-19 | India reports 602 new cases, 5 deaths in the last 24 hours; Active caseload at 4,440 — ANI January 3, 2024 On Tuesday, India recorded 573 fresh cases of Covid-19. Around 47 percent of the total cases were recorded in Kerala, …

Responding to the new COVID-19 sub-variants, now and in future
1 year, 2 months ago

Responding to the new COVID-19 sub-variants, now and in future

The Hindu  

It is four years since the novel coronavirus was first reported on December 31, 2019 from China. Virus behaviour The JN.1 sub-variant of Omicron has been reported from multiple countries and designated as a variant of interest by the World Health Organization. There is a possibility scenario where reported COVID-19 cases may increase slightly in the days ahead, or in …

Covid case detected in Jammu
1 year, 2 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,” …

Covid variant JN.1 spreading fast; preventive tips for children
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid variant JN.1 spreading fast; preventive tips for children

Hindustan Times  

Amid the rapid spread of Covid-19 variant JN.1 globally, over 150 cases of the new strain have been detected in India across several cities. While it's not clear whether the existing vaccinations will provide full protection from this new sub-variant, vulnerable populations including children must follow preventive measures to prevent spread. As the world grapples with the emergence of the …

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases
1 year, 2 months ago

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India saw a single day rise of 702 cases of COVID-19, with the number of active cases of the infection rising to 4,097, the health ministry said on Thursday, December 28, 2023. Six new fatalities, two from Maharashtra and one each from Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, and Delhi were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the Union …

New Blueprint for Pandemic Preparedness in Place: Dr Bhargava
1 year, 2 months 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 …

LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections
1 year, 2 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 …

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain

News 18  

Covid-19 LIVE: Delhi Health Minister Urges Caution, Says City's Covid Positivity Rate Around 1% Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said the national capital’s Covid positivity rate is around 1 per cent and stressed that people should, instead of panicking, follow precautions during the winter festival season. Covid-19 LIVE: JN.1 Variant Case Tally Increases To 69 A total of …

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9
1 year, 2 months ago

63 cases of new Covid variant in India, Goa tops with 34 cases, Maharashtra has 9

India Today  

A total of 63 JN.1 COVID variant cases have been reported in the country till December 24, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday in a press statement. Out of the total 63 cases, 34 are from Goa, 9 from Maharashtra, 8 from Karnataka, 6 from Kerala, 4 from Tamil Nadu and 2 from Telangana, the Ministry added in its …

Covid19: India logs in 628 fresh infections, Kerala sees 128 cases
1 year, 2 months 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 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID-19 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details

India TV News  

COVID-19 JN.1 variant: 63 cases of new virus strain detected in India, maximum from Goa | Details As many as 34 cases were detected in Goa, while nine cases have been detected from Maharashtra, eight from Karnataka, six from Kerala, four from Tamil Nadu and two from Telangana. COVID-19 suge in India: A total of 63 cases of the COVID-19 …

As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance
1 year, 2 months ago

As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization has urged countries in Southeast Asia to strengthen surveillance in view of the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. Editorial | Staying alert: On the rapidly increasing spread of the JN.1 variant "For this, countries must strengthen surveillance and sequencing, and ensure sharing of data," said …

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Amid JN.1 scare, India logs 656 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 3,742
1 year, 2 months ago

Amid JN.1 scare, India logs 656 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 3,742

India Today  

India recorded a single-day rise of 656 fresh Covid-19 infections while the active caseload further increased to 3,742 from 3,420 the previous day, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday. Kerala, where the Covid sub-variant JN.1 was first detected, recorded the most number of active cases in a single day, the ministry stated. India on Saturday recorded 752 Covid-19 infections, …

Covid JN.1 variant updates: India sees 22 cases; Centre order genome sequencing
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid JN.1 variant updates: India sees 22 cases; Centre order genome sequencing

Hindustan Times  

India has reported a total of 22 cases of Covid-19 subvariant JN.1 so far, forcing health departments to take necessary precautions to prevent the virus from spreading. In view of the sudden spike in cases in several states, the Centre on Friday directed states to send samples of all Covid positive test swabs for whole genome sequencing to identify the …

Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at THESE airports
1 year, 2 months ago

Bihar govt to increase RT-PCR tests amid JN.1 Covid surge, random testing to take place at THESE airports

India TV News  

The Bihar government has decided to increase RT-PCR tests in the wake of a sudden spike in Covid-19 subvariant JN. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, who holds the health portfolio, and top government officials. Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Pratyay Amrit said two cases of the JN.1 variant have so far been detected in the …

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution
1 year, 2 months 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 …

West Bengal: Three persons, including six-month-old baby, test positive for COVID-19
1 year, 3 months ago

West Bengal: Three persons, including six-month-old baby, test positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Three people, including a six-month-old baby tested positive for COVID-19 in West Bengal, officials said on Friday. "These were suffering from high fever, cough and cold and underwent RT-PCR and tested positive for COVID-19," the officer of the private hospital said. A senior official of the West Bengal Health Department said that they were keeping a tab on the matter. …

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 …

Delhi govt to send COVID samples for RT-PCR test, genome sequencing amid spike in cases
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi govt to send COVID samples for RT-PCR test, genome sequencing amid spike in cases

India TV News  

New Delhi: Amid uptick in the COVID cases, the Delhi health department has ordered the authorities to send an “adequate” number of samples for RT-PCR test, officials said on Thursday, while also noting that they have been directed to conduct the genome sequencing of the COVID-positive RT-PCR samples, they added. This comes after India on Thursday recorded 594 new COVID …

COVID-19 update: India reports 22 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 with mild symptoms
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 update: India reports 22 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 with mild symptoms

India TV News  

COVID-19 omicron variant: A total of at least 22 JN.1 COVID variant cases were reported in India till December 21. India today recorded 640 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases climbed to 2,997 from 2,669 the day before, according to Union Health Ministry data. WHO chief scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan on new variant: Meanwhile, amid rising concerns …

COVID-19 | Kerala reports about 300 new cases as infections continue to rise in the State
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 | Kerala reports about 300 new cases as infections continue to rise in the State

The Hindu  

Kerala accounted for about 87% of the total number of active cases of COVID-19 infections reported across the country as on December 21. About 300 fresh infections and three deaths have been reported in the 24 hours ending 8 a.m on December 21, according to estimates by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Increase in tests Senior officials …

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
1 year, 3 months ago

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, …

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao
1 year, 3 months ago

‘No Covid restrictions on anything as of now’: Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has clarified that there are no Covid restrictions imposed in any part of the state and said that any decision will only be taken after consulting the Technical Advisory Committee. Two people from Karnataka reportedly died after getting infected with Covid-19 on Wednesday Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Rao said, “As of now there …

COVID: 3, including two octogenarians, test positive in DK
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID: 3, including two octogenarians, test positive in DK

The Hindu  

In the fourth wave, three persons, including two octogenarians, tested positive for COVID-19 in Dakshina Kannada on Thursday, December 21. A 40-year-old man from Mangaluru, who was admitted recently at a government hospital with severe acute respiratory illness has also been tested positive for COVID-19. As per the guidelines of the State government, Dakshina Kannada district administration is doing an …

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 …

No restriction on movement at Karnataka-Kerala border area: DK DHO
1 year, 3 months ago

No restriction on movement at Karnataka-Kerala border area: DK DHO

The Hindu  

While asking people not to panic with reports of the new strain of COVID-19 emerging from Kerala, Dakshina Kannada District Health and Family Welfare Officer H.R. Thimmaiah on Wednesday said those with respiratory problems and influenza like illness should wear masks and visit the nearest health care centre for necessary tests and treatment. Mullai Muhilan and Zilla Panchayat Chief Executive …

Government issues COVID-19 alert, says no clustering of JN.1 cases
1 year, 3 months ago

Government issues COVID-19 alert, says no clustering of JN.1 cases

The Hindu  

Admitting that India has registered a rise in the daily COVID-19 positivity rate in some States, including Kerala, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Karnataka, the Union Health Ministry on Wednesday, while issuing an alert, said that no clustering of cases had been reported in the new JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. The cases that are hospitalised are due to other medical …

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year, 3 months 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 …

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