Covid positivity rate should decelerate in next two weeks: Delhi Health Minister
4 years, 1 month ago

Covid positivity rate should decelerate in next two weeks: Delhi Health Minister

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The COVID-19 positivity rate in the national capital has fallen by a margin of nearly 55 per cent since early November and it should reduce further in the next two weeks, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Tuesday. Delhi recorded 3,726 fresh COVID-19 cases on Monday, the lowest in 15 days, while the daily death toll crossed the 100-mark again and stood at 108. While a total of 50,670 tests for the detection of coronavirus cases were conducted on Sunday, the number of RT-PCR tests surpassed that of rapid antigen ones, according to a bulletin issued by the Delhi health department on Monday. Asked about the delay in RT-PCR test reports at some laboratories, the health minister said, “Labs in Delhi are being used to their full capacity.

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LIVE COVID-19 Updates: Delhi Reports First Case of JN.1 Strain; India Sees Single-day Rise of 529 Infections
1 year 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 positivity rate around 1%, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister
1 year ago

COVID positivity rate around 1%, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister

The Hindu  

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said four persons were admitted to hospitals after having tested positive for COVID-19 as of Monday, adding that there is no need to panic. We are doing about 400 tests a day and the positivity rate is around 1%, which is very low. Till last Thursday, the positivity rate in the Capital was …

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

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

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation
1 year ago

As cases rise in Kerala, Tamil Nadu to keep a close watch on COVID-19 situation

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu is monitoring the COVID-19 situation in the light of a rise in fresh cases in neighbouring Kerala. Senior doctors of major government hospitals in the city said there were no COVID-19 cases at the institutions. Suresh Kumar, consultant, Infectious Diseases, Apollo Hospitals said, “Six months ago, there were nil COVID-19 cases. Elderly persons with co-morbidities are requiring intensive …

Delhi logs 43 new Covid cases; active caseload at 441
1 year, 7 months ago

Delhi logs 43 new Covid cases; active caseload at 441

Hindustan Times  

Delhi recorded 43 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 1.8 per cent on Thursday, according to data shared by the city government's health department. On Tuesday, Delhi logged 77 fresh Covid cases with a positivity rate of 3.27 per cent and two fatalities linked to the infection. The city recorded 37 fresh Covid cases with a positivity rate …

Delhi reports 75 fresh COVID cases; overall 2,109 new cases in India
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi reports 75 fresh COVID cases; overall 2,109 new cases in India

India TV News  

Delhi reported 75 fresh COVID cases with the positivity rate 4.98 per cent on Wednesday. Delhi on Tuesday logged 77 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 3.27 per cent and two fatalities linked to the infection, according to data shared by the city government's Health department. Active Covid cases in country dip to 21,406 India has recorded 2,109 …

Good sign? India's Covid cases declined this week, positivity rate at 2.38%
1 year, 8 months ago

Good sign? India's Covid cases declined this week, positivity rate at 2.38%

Hindustan Times  

India on Sunday logged 2,380 new cases of Covid-19. On Friday, India recorded 3,611 fresh Covid-19 cases bringing down the active cases to 33,232 from 36,244 a day before. The daily positivity rate presently stands at 1.71 per cent while the weekly positivity rate is at 2.38 per cent. The World Health Organisation on Friday announced that the Covid-19 pandemic …

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 cases see a dip, India reports 3,962 new infections
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid cases see a dip, India reports 3,962 new infections

India TV News  

Covid numbers on May 4: India on Thursday reported 3,962 new Covid cases and 7,873 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The ministry said that active cases now comprise 0.08 per cent of the total infections, and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.73 per cent. After a long gap, Mumbai on Wednesday reported only 67 new …

Covid19: Delhi records 289 fresh cases; Maharashtra's active tally drops to 3,351
1 year, 8 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 …

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 …

Delhi Covid wrap: The national capital recorded over 4,000 new cases this week
1 year, 8 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 …

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 …

Delhi adds 564 Covid cases, one death; positivity rate at 14.93%
1 year, 8 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 Updates: India logs 7,533 new infections; active cases drop to 53,852
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19 Updates: India logs 7,533 new infections; active cases drop to 53,852

India TV News  

Covid-19 Updates: India on Friday logged a total of 7,533 new coronavirus infections, raising the tally to 4.49 crore. Recovery rate recorded at 98.69 percent The active cases now comprise 0.12 per cent of the total infections, it said. India has so far recorded a total of 4.49 crore Covid cases. According to the ministry's website, a total of 220.66 …

Delhi records seven Covid deaths for second consecutive day, 865 fresh cases
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi records seven Covid deaths for second consecutive day, 865 fresh cases

Firstpost  

New Delhi: Delhi recorded seven Covid-related deaths for the second day in a row on Thursday and documented 865 new coronavirus cases with a positive rate of 16.90 per cent, the health department said in a bulletin on Thursday. The fresh cases emerged from 5,117 tests, including 3,599 RT-PCR/CBNAAT/True Nat tests, conducted the previous day, it said. Delhi on Wednesday …

Delhi logs 865 new Covid cases and 7 deaths; positivity rate at 16.90%
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi logs 865 new Covid cases and 7 deaths; positivity rate at 16.90%

Hindustan Times  

Delhi witnessed a marginal dip in daily Covid cases as compared to yesterday with 865 new infection cases being reported on Thursday. Seven deaths were registered for the second consecutive day while the daily positivity rate stood at 16.90%, the national capital’s health department said in its bulletin. Read here: India records over 9,300 new Covid cases, marginal dip in …

COVID-19: Delhi records 7 fatalities for second consecutive day; positivity rate at 16.90%
1 year, 8 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, 8 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 …

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 …

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: Delhi sees over 1600 new cases, positivity rate at 26.75%; Maha reports 1,113 fresh infections – India TV
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Delhi sees over 1600 new cases, positivity rate at 26.75%; Maha reports 1,113 fresh infections – India TV

India TV News  

COVID-19 surge in India: Delhi logged 1,603 fresh COVID-19 cases on Thursday, a slight decline from the earlier tally of 1,767 cases on Wednesday. Maharashtra COVID-19 cases Maharashtra reported 1,113 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths in the last 24 hours, the state health department bulletin said on Thursday. The health bulletin said since January 1 this year, the state …

India records 12,591 new Covid cases, highest in nearly 8 months
1 year, 8 months ago

India records 12,591 new Covid cases, highest in nearly 8 months

India Today  

India recorded 12,591 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, the highest in around eight months, according to data released by the Union Health Ministry on Thursday. The highest number of deaths was recorded in Delhi, where six people died from Covid. The national recovery rate is currently at 98.67 per cent with active cases comprising 0.15 per cent …

Daily spike in Covid cases at 10-month high in UP
1 year, 8 months ago

Daily spike in Covid cases at 10-month high in UP

Hindustan Times  

In the sharpest one-day spike in the last 10 months, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday recorded 910 coronavirus infections. Small bottles labeled with "Vaccine" stickers stand near a medical syringe in front of displayed "Coronavirus COVID-19" words in this illustration taken April 10, 2020. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration The state also reported three new Covid deaths—one each from Ghaziabad, Meerut and Mainpuri, according …

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: …

Delhi logs 1,537 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 26.54%
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi logs 1,537 fresh Covid cases, positivity rate at 26.54%

India Today  

Delhi logged 1,537 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday with a positivity rate of 26.54 per cent, according to data shared by the city government's health department. On Monday, Delhi recorded 1,017 fresh Covid cases with a positivity rate of 32.25 per cent, the highest in more than 15 months. Delhi logged 1,634 COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 29.68 …

India’s daily Covid tally drops below 10k-mark with 9,111 new cases in 24 hours
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s daily Covid tally drops below 10k-mark with 9,111 new cases in 24 hours

Live Mint  

India has registered a single-day rise of 9,111 new coronavirus infections, and the count of active cases in the country has increased to 60,313, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The daily positivity was recorded at 8.40 per cent and the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 4.94 per cent. The count of active cases now comprises …

Delhi logs 1,017 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi logs 1,017 fresh Covid cases, 4 deaths

India Today  

Delhi reported 1,017 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, with the positivity rate reaching 32.25 per cent, health officials said on Monday. On Sunday, the city logged 1,634 fresh Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 29.68 per cent. On Saturday, the city recorded 1,396 Covid-19 cases with a positivity rate of 31.9 per cent, the highest in …

India reports 10,093 new Covid cases in 24 hours, active caseload stands at 57,542
1 year, 8 months ago

India reports 10,093 new Covid cases in 24 hours, active caseload stands at 57,542

India Today  

India has recorded a total of 10,093 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours. With the addition of new cases, India's active caseload reached 57,542 on Sunday, which is 0.13 per cent of the total cases, according to the health ministry data. The data also revealed that the death toll climbed to 5,31,114 with 23 deaths recorded in the …

Covid Alert: Delhi records 1,634 fresh cases, Maharashtra's recovery rate is 98.11%
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid Alert: Delhi records 1,634 fresh cases, Maharashtra's recovery rate is 98.11%

India TV News  

Covid19 cases : Delhi recorded 1,634 fresh Covid cases on Sunday along with three fatalities taking the toll to 26,563, according to the data shared by the city's government health department. Delhi reported 1,527 Covid cases with a positivity rate of 27.77 per cent on Thursday, and two deaths. Maharashtra Covid numbers Maharashtra on Sunday recorded 650 fresh coronavirus infections …

Delhi sees highest Covid positivity rate in 15 months, curbs to be reintroduced
1 year, 8 months ago

Delhi sees highest Covid positivity rate in 15 months, curbs to be reintroduced

Live Mint  

Delhi reported more than 1000 COVID-19 cases for the first time this year on Wednesday. The national capital logged 1,396 fresh cases on Saturday as the positivity rate rose to 31.9% - the highest in 15 months. Delhi had previously reported a positivity rate of 30.6% on January 14 last year. While several educational institutions and hospitals have reintroduced mask …

Covid-19: New infections in India soar up to 11,109 in last 24 hours; active caseload stands at 49,622
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19: New infections in India soar up to 11,109 in last 24 hours; active caseload stands at 49,622

India TV News  

Covid-19: The fresh infections in the last 24 hours have soared up to 11,109. On Thursday, the country witnessed a single-day rise of 10,158 coronavirus cases, the highest in nearly eight months, while 19 more deaths were recorded including four reconciled by Kerala. While three deaths each were reported from Delhi and Rajasthan, two each were from Chhattisgarh and Punjab …

New covid cases cross 10k; may keep rising for 12 days
1 year, 8 months ago

New covid cases cross 10k; may keep rising for 12 days

Live Mint  

Coronavirus infections continue to rise across India, with 10,158 new cases detected in the preceding 24 hours, the highest since July 2022. Scientists said cases may keep rising for the next 10-12 days before they settle down. “Covid is an endemic infection now, and it will continue to come and go,” said Nivedita Gupta, senior scientist and head of the …

Covid surge: Delhi sees 1527 fresh cases, over 350 more than yesterday
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid surge: Delhi sees 1527 fresh cases, over 350 more than yesterday

Live Mint  

Delhi has registered a total of 1,527 Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the tally of active cases in the national capital to 3962. With the fresh Covid-19 cases, the positivity rate in Delhi stands at 27.77 per cent. The national capital recorded 1,149 Covid-19 cases, with a positivity rate of 23.8 per cent on Wednesday. With the …

COVID-19: India witnesses over 10,000 new cases, highest in nearly 8 months
1 year, 8 months ago

COVID-19: India witnesses over 10,000 new cases, highest in nearly 8 months

Firstpost  

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.42 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was 4.02 per cent. The active cases now constitute 0.10 per cent of the total infections New Delhi: India on Wednesday recorded a single-day rise of 10,158 new COVID-19 cases – highest in nearly eight months, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said. The …

COVID-19 update: India reports over 10,000 fresh cases in last 24 hours | DETAILS
1 year, 8 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 …

Covid19: Maharashtra's single-day cases cross 1,000-mark, Delhi's positivity rate at 23.8%
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid19: Maharashtra's single-day cases cross 1,000-mark, Delhi's positivity rate at 23.8%

India TV News  

Covid19 : Maharashtra on Wednesday registered a record of 1,115 cases of the deadly coronavirus, crossing the 1,000 mark while nine deaths were recorded across the state, the health department said. Mumbai recorded 320 new cases and two fatalities, followed by 93 in Pune city that saw three deaths. Maharashtra's coronavirus figures are as follows: Total cases: 81,52,291; new cases …

Doctors advise caution as Delhi's Covid positivity rate shoots up to 26.58 per cent
1 year, 8 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 …

India logs 5,880 new COVID cases, active infections rise to 35,199
1 year, 8 months ago

India logs 5,880 new COVID cases, active infections rise to 35,199

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India logged 5,880 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases have increased to 35,199, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.91 per cent while the weekly positivity rate was pegged at 3.67 per cent. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore The active cases now …

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports over 780 new cases, Delhi logs 4 deaths in a day
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19: Maharashtra reports over 780 new cases, Delhi logs 4 deaths in a day

India TV News  

Delhi Covid cases: Delhi today logged 699 fresh COVID-19 cases with a positivity rate of 21.15 per cent, according to data shared by the city government's health department. Delhi saw 535 COVID-19 cases on Saturday with a positivity rate of 23.05 per cent. Maharashtra COVID-19 updates: Maharashtra today recorded 788 new cases of coronavirus and one fatality, which raised the …

Surge in Covid cases: Delhi govt ask hospitals to ramp up testing
1 year, 9 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 …

COVID-19 updates: Maharashtra reports 542 fresh cases, Delhi's positivity rate stands over 23 per cent
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Maharashtra reports 542 fresh cases, Delhi's positivity rate stands over 23 per cent

India TV News  

COVID-19 updates : Maharashtra today recorded 542 new cases of coronavirus and one fatality, which raised the tally of infections to 81,49,141 and toll to 1,48,458, an official from the state health department said. Delhi COVID cases: Delhi logged 535 fresh Covid cases on Saturday with a positivity rate of 23.05 per cent, according to data shared by the city …

Daily COVID cases cross 6000-mark in India, positivity rate at 3.39%
1 year, 9 months ago

Daily COVID cases cross 6000-mark in India, positivity rate at 3.39%

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has logged 6,050 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in 203 days, while the active cases have increased to 28,303, according to Union health ministry data updated on Friday. The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 3.39 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 3.02 per cent, it said. The total tally of Covid cases stands …

As Covid cases rise in India, Nitish Kumar urges Centre to provide fresh vaccine stocks
1 year, 9 months ago

As Covid cases rise in India, Nitish Kumar urges Centre to provide fresh vaccine stocks

India TV News  

Asserting that his government was 'alert' in view of the rising incidence of COVID cases in some parts of the country, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday urged the Centre to provide fresh stocks of COVID vaccine vials so that administering of jabs, which is currently on hold, could be resumed. "Our testing rate is much higher than the …

Delhi records 509 fresh COVID-19 cases, positivity rate crosses 25% mark
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi records 509 fresh COVID-19 cases, positivity rate crosses 25% mark

The Hindu  

Delhi's COVID-19 positivity rate breached the 25% mark on April 5 as the city recorded 509 fresh cases in a single day. Delhi had recorded 521 cases on April 4, the highest single-day rise since August 27 last year, and one fatality, according to data shared by the city health department. Delhi recorded 293 fresh cases on April 3 with …

India logs 5,335 fresh COVID cases, highest in 195 days
1 year, 9 months ago

India logs 5,335 fresh COVID cases, highest in 195 days

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India has logged 5,335 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in 195 days, while the active cases have increased to 25,587, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 3.32 per cent while the weekly positivity rate has been pegged at 2.89 per cent, it said. The active cases now …

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