Bihar: Salary withheld for notifying Covid case without RT-PCR test
3 years, 1 month ago

Bihar: Salary withheld for notifying Covid case without RT-PCR test

Hindustan Times  

A data entry operator was penalised last week for notifying a Covid-19 case to the state headquarters before the sample was reconfirmed through real time polymerase chain reaction, a gold standard test for Covid-19. “Instructions have been issued to withhold the salary of a data entry operator in Madhubani who did not cross-check through RT PCR a sample that tested positive on RAD kit before notifying it to the state,” said a senior health official who did not wish to be named. “We are now reconfirming through RT PCR all samples testing positive on the RAD kit after the state health department recently revised its standard operating procedure for testing of Covid-19 samples.” Bihar’s health department, in a paradigm shift in reporting of Covid-19 cases, had advised last month to its field officers to reconfirm samples testing positive on the rapid antigen detection kit through RT PCR, before notifying them to the state. Around 70 samples of train passengers that tested positive on RAD kit at the Madhubani railway station in September had turned out to be negative on the RT PCR, prompting the change in testing guidelines in the state.

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Covid-19: India Logs 760 Fresh Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,423
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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. …

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

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

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 …

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

Karnataka records three deaths in last one week; infecting strain yet to be established
1 year ago

Karnataka records three deaths in last one week; infecting strain yet to be established

The Hindu  

Amid the threat of JN.1, a new mutant strain of SARS-CoV-2 circulating in a few States, Karnataka has recorded three deaths in the last one week. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, who attended the video conference convened by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday, said the 64-year-old resident of Chamrajpet was admitted to a private hospital on December 14 …

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

Marginal rise in COVID-19 cases in Ernakulam
1 year ago

Marginal rise in COVID-19 cases in Ernakulam

The Hindu  

The district has reported a slight uptick in the number of COVID-19 cases. The authorities said there was no need to panic as the marginal increase came in view of the increase in number of tests conducted over the past two weeks following reports of a spike in the number of positive cases across the State. “After a lull of …

Covid19: India logs 1,580 fresh infections; active cases dip to 18,009
1 year, 7 months ago

Covid19: India logs 1,580 fresh infections; active cases dip to 18,009

India TV News  

Covid19 : India saw a dip in active caseload with infections dropping to 18,009 from 19,613 while 1,580 fresh Covid cases were logged, Union Health Ministry data informed on Friday. The active cases comprise 0.04 percent of the total infections. The national Covid recovery rate was recorded at 98.77 percent, the ministry said, adding the number of people who have …

India logs 3,720 fresh Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths; active caseload at 40,177
1 year, 7 months ago

India logs 3,720 fresh Covid-19 cases, 20 deaths; active caseload at 40,177

India Today  

India recorded 3,720 new cases of Covid-19 and 20 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The active caseload dipped further to 40,177 and comprises 0.09% of the total Covid-19 cases, according to the health ministry. The total number of people discharged after recuperating from Covid-19 increased to 4,43,84,955 after 7,698 more recovered from …

Covid-19: India logs 4,282 new coronavirus cases; active tally stands at 47,246
1 year, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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 …

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: …

Infected by Covid, 70-year-old Bihar woman dies of heart attack
1 year, 8 months ago

Infected by Covid, 70-year-old Bihar woman dies of heart attack

Hindustan Times  

In the first reported death arising out of coronavirus in Bihar over the last three months, a 70-year-old woman from Makdumpur in Jehanabad district died of heart attack at the Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital in Gaya on Friday evening, health officials said. As soon as we got her RT-PCR report the next day, we immediately referred her to …

Infected by Covid, 70-year-old Bihar woman dies of heart attack
1 year, 8 months ago

Infected by Covid, 70-year-old Bihar woman dies of heart attack

Hindustan Times  

In the first reported death arising out of Covid-19 in Bihar over the last three months, a 70-year-old woman of Makdumpur village in Jehanabad district died of heart attack at the Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital on Friday evening, health officials said on Saturday. As soon as we got her RT-PCR report, we immediately referred her to the Covid …

As Covid cases rise in India, Nitish Kumar urges Centre to provide fresh vaccine stocks
1 year, 8 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 …

U.P. Minister tests positive for COVID-19
1 year, 8 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 …

COVID-19: CJI DY Chandrachud permits 'Work From Home' for advocates amid rising cases | DETAILS
1 year, 8 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 …

Covid-19 scare: India logs over 3,000 new cases with daily positivity rate at 6.1% | Check active cases tally
1 year, 8 months ago

Covid-19 scare: India logs over 3,000 new cases with daily positivity rate at 6.1% | Check active cases tally

India TV News  

Covid in India: Amid the rising coronavirus cases in the country, India logged 3,038 fresh infections, taking the active cases tally to 21,179. As per the Union health ministry, the daily positivity rate of Covid-19 currently stands at 6.1% The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.47 crore. The active cases now comprise 0.05 per cent of the total infections …

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300
1 year, 8 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 …

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 …

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 …

COVID-19: India logs 1,134 new cases, active tally climbs to 7,026
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19: India logs 1,134 new cases, active tally climbs to 7,026

India TV News  

New Delhi: India continues to witness a rapid surge in COVID-19 cases, with the country reporting 1,134 new infections and five deaths in a span of last 24 hours, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday. 5 new deaths reported in India Also, the country’s active caseload climbed to 7,026 which accounts for 0.02 per cent …

No more RT-PCR: Passengers from this country won’t need COVID-19 tests
1 year, 10 months ago

No more RT-PCR: Passengers from this country won’t need COVID-19 tests

Live Mint  

Passengers coming to India from or via Singapore will not require a negative report from a pre-departure COVID-19 test nor need to upload a self-health declaration on Air Suvidha portal with effect from February 13 at 11 am. The earlier set of COVID-19 travel recommendations, released in January, by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India says all …

India Reports 89 New Covid Cases, Active Cases Below 2,000
1 year, 11 months ago

India Reports 89 New Covid Cases, Active Cases Below 2,000

News 18  

India saw a single-day rise of 89 coronavirus infections, while the active case count came down by three to stand at 1,931, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.06 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 0.08 per cent. Active cases now constitute 0.01 per cent of …

Covid-19: India Reports 170 New Cases, 1 Death
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19: India Reports 170 New Cases, 1 Death

News 18  

India saw a single-day rise of 170 coronavirus infections on Monday, while the active cases declined by 52 to reach 2,371. According to the Union Health Ministry data updated at 8 am Monday, the total number of cases is now 4.46 crore. The active cases now constitute 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the country’s COVID-19 recovery rate …

COVID-19: India reports 163 new cases in last 24 hours, active tally down to 2,423
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: India reports 163 new cases in last 24 hours, active tally down to 2,423

India TV News  

COVID-19 update : India logged 163 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 2,423, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. Active cases: The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has increased to 98.80 per cent, the ministry said. A decrease of 86 cases has …

COVID-19 update: India reports 214 new cases in last 24 hours, active tally rises to 2,509
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19 update: India reports 214 new cases in last 24 hours, active tally rises to 2,509

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: India recorded 214 fresh coronavirus infections on Saturday, while the number of active cases increased marginally to 2,509, according to Union health ministry data. The weekly positivity rate stood at 0.12 per cent, according to the health ministry website. Active cases: The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate …

Covid XBB.1.5 variant: Don’t step outside unnecessarily, says expert
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid XBB.1.5 variant: Don’t step outside unnecessarily, says expert

Live Mint  

India does not have to worry about the new Covid variant of XBB.1.5 as 90% of its eligible population has been vaccinated 30-40% have administered booster doses, said Dr M Wali, Physician in Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi. However, at the same time, Dr Wali asked people to "be cautious” and keep their elders and children isolated while …

Covid News Updates: India's Active Tally Rise to 3,609; IATA Calls Govt's Move Makes RT-PCR Mandatory for Arrivals from China 'Disappointing'
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid News Updates: India's Active Tally Rise to 3,609; IATA Calls Govt's Move Makes RT-PCR Mandatory for Arrivals from China 'Disappointing'

News 18  

Nagaland CM Urges Citizens to Remain on Guard Against Covid-19; Launches Multiple Projects Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio on Friday urged upon the citizens of the state to remain alert for COVID-19 and be on guard against it. UK PM Rishi Sunak Considers Covid Travel Curbs for China British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is said to be considering imposing some …

Covid-19: This state approves pricing of RTPCR, Antigen tests in private centres
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid-19: This state approves pricing of RTPCR, Antigen tests in private centres

Live Mint  

The Uttar Pradesh government on 29 December approved the cost of Covid-19 tests, including the Antigen, and RTPCR tests in private centres in the state. Earlier on Thursday, Union Health Ministry said that all international passengers travelling from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India will have to undergo mandatory RT-PCR tests before departure and upload …

Covid News Updates: India Makes RT-PCR Mandatory for Flyers from China, 5 Other Countries from Jan 1
1 year, 11 months ago

Covid News Updates: India Makes RT-PCR Mandatory for Flyers from China, 5 Other Countries from Jan 1

News 18  

Covid-19, Coronavirus Updates: RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand from January 1, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. Filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, South Korea, …

RT-PCR test mandatory for arrivals from China, 5 other countries from Jan 1 amid Covid scare
1 year, 11 months ago

RT-PCR test mandatory for arrivals from China, 5 other countries from Jan 1 amid Covid scare

India Today  

Amid the rise in coronavirus cases in some countries, India has made the RT-PCR test mandatory for passengers coming in from China, Japan and four other countries from January 1, 2023. RT-PCR test has been made mandatory for flyers coming from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from 1st January 2023. — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya December 29, …

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Union government is planning to make it mandatory for passengers arriving from China and five other places to have negative RT-PCR reports beginning next week. Meanwhile on Wednesday, the official sources, citing the pattern of previous outbreaks, said that the next 40 days will be crucial as India may see a Covid surge in January. As the …

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources
1 year, 11 months ago

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources

The Hindu  

The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on December 28 citing the pattern of previous outbreaks. The sources said filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, …

India to make negative Covid test mandatory for passengers from China: Report
1 year, 11 months ago

India to make negative Covid test mandatory for passengers from China: Report

Live Mint  

The Indian government is likely to mandate a negative RT-PCR test for all passengers arriving from China, which is facing a massive surge in Covid cases, a person familiar with the matter told news agency PTI. The official said that filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international …

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min
2 years ago

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min

News 18  

Air Suvidha form filling to declare current health status will be made compulsory for international passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also said that RT-PCR tests will be made mandatory for passengers arriving from these countries and if positive, they will be quarantined. Meanwhile, as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters New …

COVID-19 | RT-PCR tests made mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand
2 years ago

COVID-19 | RT-PCR tests made mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Thailand

The Hindu  

International travellers arriving from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand and South Korea will have to bring RT-PCR test reports when they travel to India, Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya announced on December 24, 2022. The focus of the drill will be to ensure adequate bed capacities including oxygen supported isolation beds and ventilator supported beds, availability of …

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for arrivals from China, 4 more nations amid Covid worry
2 years ago

Mandatory RT-PCR tests for arrivals from China, 4 more nations amid Covid worry

Hindustan Times  

RT-PCR tests will be mandatory for those arriving from China, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday as the government takes stock of preparedness to check the spread of coronavirus. This comes a day after the Union Health Minister held a meeting with state ministers to discuss the current situation and ensure that the …

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid
2 years ago

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid

Hindustan Times  

India has issued an advisory to check spread of Covid-19, which includes random sampling of 2 per cent of foreign passengers, a rule that comes into effect on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya - both of whom held separate review meetings this week - have reiterated that the pandemic is not …

Little Over 200 Daily Covid Cases in 24 Hours, Active Infections Down to 4,434
2 years ago

Little Over 200 Daily Covid Cases in 24 Hours, Active Infections Down to 4,434

News 18  

India saw a single day rise of 226 coronavirus infections, while active cases declined to 4,434, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Monday. The active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent, according to the health ministry website. According to the ministry’s website, 219.94 …

Covid-19 update: India logs 492 new infections, active cases decline to 6,000
2 years, 1 month ago

Covid-19 update: India logs 492 new infections, active cases decline to 6,000

Live Mint  

Covid-19 cases in India witnessed a decline with the country reporting 492 fresh infections, taking the cumulative tally to 4,46,69,015, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The country's active caseload dipped to 6,489, while the death toll climbed to 5,30,574 with four fatalities which includes three deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am …

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