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

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

India TV News  

Covid-19: India witnesses slight dip in fresh infections, logs 5,676 cases in last 24 hours Covid-19: India on Tuesday logged 5,676 new Covid-19 infections. Covid-19: India on Tuesday witnessed a slight dip in the fresh Covid-19 cases as it recorded 5,676 fresh infections in the last 24 hours. The active cases now comprise 0.08 percent of the total infections and the national COVID-19 recovery rate has been recorded at 98.73 percent, the ministry said. ALSO READ | Covid19: Maharashtra records 328 fresh cases, Delhi's positivity rate at 26.58

India Cases Covid Last 24 Hours Fresh Infections Slight Dip  fresh  hours  infections  cases  covid19  logs  covid  rate  5676  dip  india  slight  active  recorded  witnesses

History of this topic

India sees post-COVID surge in foreign tourists; Canada Bangladesh arrivals decline: MHA data
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India sees post-COVID surge in foreign tourists; Canada Bangladesh arrivals decline: MHA data

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: An analysis conducted by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs revealed that the number of international travelers to India post-COVID has gone up to nearly one crore, but the trend showed a decline of tourists coming from Canada and Bangladesh. Based on the analysis, the MHA shared the data in its latest annual report, which highlighted that countries …

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 …

COVID-19 infections not problematic, experts say
7 months ago

COVID-19 infections not problematic, experts say

China Daily  

The number of people in China being infected with COVID-19 is fluctuating reasonably and won't be a burden on medical resources or the public, experts said. However, the National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases said the percentage of people catching flu and testing positive for COVID-19 rose from 8.9 percent in early July to 18.7 percent late last month. "COVID-19 …

India’s hidden COVID deaths: Was the toll in 2020 eight times higher?
8 months ago

India’s hidden COVID deaths: Was the toll in 2020 eight times higher?

Al Jazeera  

India had nearly 1.2 million excess deaths in 2020, new data shows. New Delhi, India – India’s actual death toll during the first phase of the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the world’s most populous country could be eight times higher than the government’s official numbers, reveals a new study. The numbers in the research, based on the Indian government’s 2019-21 …

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 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 …

Telangana reported 27 JN.1 variant COVID-19 cases until January
1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana reported 27 JN.1 variant COVID-19 cases until January

The Hindu  

Telangana recorded 27 cases of COVID-19 caused by the JN.1 variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as of January 28, according to information disclosed during the Question Hour in the Lok Sabha by Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare S.P. Responding to a query by Ludhiana MP Ravneet Singh Bittu, the Minister presented data for 17 states that reported …

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 …

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 …

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot tests positive for COVID-19
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot tests positive for COVID-19

India TV News  

Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot tests positive for COVID-19 India has witnessed three waves of COVID-19 in the past with the peak incidence of daily new cases and deaths being reported during the Delta wave in April-June 2021. Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot tests positive for COVID-19 and he is quarantined at his residence, said the officials on Tuesday. Active Covid cases …

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 Sub-Variant JN.1: Odisha reports 2 fresh cases amid surge. 10 Updates
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid Sub-Variant JN.1: Odisha reports 2 fresh cases amid surge. 10 Updates

Live Mint  

Covid Case In India: Amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Odisha has identified two new cases of the JN.1 sub-variant of the virus, as confirmed by a senior official on Thursday. Earlier, on Thursday, Maharashtra reported 171 new COVID-19 cases and two fatalities, as per a statement from a health department official. Despite recent weeks seeing a sustained …

India reports 761 new Covid-19 cases, 12 deaths, 511 JN.1 infections so far
1 year, 2 months ago

India reports 761 new Covid-19 cases, 12 deaths, 511 JN.1 infections so far

India Today  

India recorded a single-day rise of 761 Covid-19 infections and 12 deaths in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. On Thursday, India reported 760 new Covid-19 cases and two deaths in the past 24 hours. Meanwhile, a total of 511 cases of JN.1 infections have been reported in the country so far with the maximum …

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 …

Karnataka Covid cases jump 75% in 24 hours, one more death recorded
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka Covid cases jump 75% in 24 hours, one more death recorded

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's fresh COVID-19 infections surged by over 75 per cent on Wednesday to 260 cases. The state reported one virus-related death, same as the day before, and had a positivity rate of 3.46 per cent, against 2.02 per cent recorded yesterday. Of the 260 new cases, 134 were from state capital Bengaluru alone, making up for 624 active cases in …

India logs 760 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, 511 JN.1 infections so far
1 year, 2 months ago

India logs 760 Covid-19 cases, 2 deaths, 511 JN.1 infections so far

India Today  

India recorded a single-day rise of 760 Covid-19 cases and two deaths in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday. On Wednesday, India recorded 602 fresh Covid-19 cases and five deaths due to the infection. Meanwhile, a total of 511 cases of JN.1 infections have been reported in the country so far with the maximum recorded …

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, …

Covid-19 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Cases Of Sub-Variant JN.1 Detected In Odisha
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid-19 HIGHLIGHTS: Two Cases Of Sub-Variant JN.1 Detected In Odisha

ABP News  

Covid News HIGHLIGHTS: Please follow this space for all the latest news and updates related to Covid-19 cases in India. The country has been witnessing a downward trend in the reported infections since the last two days with 572 fresh cases recorded on Tuesday, as per the data published by Union health ministry. There number of daily cases had dropped …

JN.1 update: Gurugram reports first COVID-related death in six months
1 year, 2 months ago

JN.1 update: Gurugram reports first COVID-related death in six months

Live Mint  

Amid the rise in JN.1 cases in India, a 47-year-old woman on 1 January died due to the disease in Haryana's Gurugram, making it the first COVID-19-related death in the district in about six months, said an official. 312 Covid sub-variant JN.1 cases: According to the INSACOG's data updated on Tuesday, a total of 312 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 …

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,” …

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 …

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 …

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases
1 year, 2 months ago

India sees single-day rise of 529 COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

India recorded 529 fresh COVID-19 cases in a single day, while the country's active infection count stood at 4,093, the health ministry said on December 27. The number of daily cases had dropped to double-digits till December 5, but infections have again gone up after emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions. The daily numbers were in lakhs …

COVID positivity rate around 1%, no need to panic: Delhi Health Minister
1 year, 2 months 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 …

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 …

COVID-19: India logs 69 cases of new subvariant JN.1 so far, maximum from THIS state
1 year, 2 months ago

COVID-19: India logs 69 cases of new subvariant JN.1 so far, maximum from THIS state

India TV News  

Amid the growing threat of rising cases of the coronavirus, a total of 69 cases of JN.1 subvariant have been reported in the country till Monday, December 25. Karnataka reported 436 cases, Kerala 3096, Maharashtra 168, Gujarat 56, and Tamil Nadu 139 cases, according to Union Health Ministry data. Meanwhile, amid rising concerns over the emergence of the new variant …

Karnataka logs 34 JN.1 cases, including three deaths due to new variant
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka logs 34 JN.1 cases, including three deaths due to new variant

India TV News  

Coronavirus cases once again started spreading rapidly, especially in the southern region. Three Covid deaths Yesterday, Karnataka reported overall 125 fresh cases of Covid-19 and three new coronavirus-related deaths in the last 24 hours. According to the bulletin issued by the Health department on Monday, in the last 24 hours, as many as 30 patients have been discharged, a total …

India’s Covid Tally Crosses 4,000-Mark; 63 Cases of JN.1 Sub-Variant Detected
1 year, 2 months ago

India’s Covid Tally Crosses 4,000-Mark; 63 Cases of JN.1 Sub-Variant Detected

News 18  

Amid the ongoing Covid scare with the emergence of new variant JN.1, the Union Health Ministry informed that India on Monday crossed the 4,000-mark, while one death was reported in Kerala. At least 63 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were reported in the country till Sunday, including 34 detected in Goa, PTI reported citing its sources. Kerala, where the first …

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 …

Rajasthan reports 11 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours
1 year, 2 months ago

Rajasthan reports 11 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan has reported 11 fresh COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The state has witnessed seven cases in Jaipur and one each in the Alwar, Kota, Dausa and Sawai Madhopur districts, according to an official statement issued by the state health department. Meanwhile, a total of 656 cases of COVID-19 subvariant JN.1 and one death have been reported in …

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose
1 year, 2 months ago

New COVID variant JN.1: Health Ministry says no need for booster dose

The Hindu  

Following the Union Health Ministry direction that States be alert and prepared for any possible surge in COVID-19 cases following the emergence of the new variant JN.1, senior health officials said that there is no move to recommend administration of vaccine booster dose for India. India saw a single-day rise of 656 COVID-1 infections while the active cases have increased …

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273

Hindustan Times  

Amid surge in Covid-19, Karnataka has recorded 104 new Covid cases on Saturday, with total active cases rising to 273, according to the health bulletin released by the health department on Sunday. Karnataka logs in 104 fresh Covid cases, total active cases are now 273 The state government is closely monitoring the Covid situation in the state as neighboring Kerala …

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections
1 year, 2 months ago

Covid in India Highlights: Maharashtra reports nine JN.1 infections

Hindustan Times  

Covid in India Highlights: India logged a total of 656 fresh cases of Covid-19 infections on December 24. Former AIIMS, Delhi, director Randeep Guleria said the sub-variant JN.1 is “gradually becoming dominant” but observed that it is not causing severe infections or hospitalisations. The World Health Organisation also classified JN.1 into the Variant of Interest category, however, said there is …

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, …

Karnataka Covid cases jump 225% in 24 hours, one death recorded, active cases mount to 175
1 year, 2 months ago

Karnataka Covid cases jump 225% in 24 hours, one death recorded, active cases mount to 175

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka's fresh COVID-19 infections surged by over 225 per cent on Friday to 78 cases, compared to 24 cases registered the day before. READ | Cabinet panel set up for management of Covid-19 in Karnataka Among other districts, two new cases emerged from the Dakshina Kannada district, one from Bengaluru Rural, four from Chikkamagaluru, one from Mysuru and two from …

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 …

Amid JN.1 concern, India's Covid cases at 7-month high at 752, 4 deaths reported
1 year, 2 months ago

Amid JN.1 concern, India's Covid cases at 7-month high at 752, 4 deaths reported

India Today  

India saw a single-day rise of 752 Covid-19 infections, the highest since May 21, while the active cases crossed the 3,000-mark, rising to 3,420, the Union Health Ministry said on Saturday. As many as 325 people recovered from Covid-19 in the past 24 hours, pushing the total number of recoveries to 4,44,71,212, the Health Ministry said. On Friday, India recorded …

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 …

Kerala records 265 fresh Covid-19 cases with one death; 80% of India's active cases now
1 year, 2 months ago

Kerala records 265 fresh Covid-19 cases with one death; 80% of India's active cases now

Hindustan Times  

Kerala registered 265 fresh Covid-19 cases and one death in the past 24 hours, according to the ministry of health and family welfare data on Friday. In the preceding update on Thursday, the state recorded 300 new COVID-19 cases and three fatalities. State health minister Veena George chaired a gathering of senior health officials on Tuesday, emphasising the importance of …

'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 …

Discover Related