Weekly Covid-19 cases on record high; UK, Denmark ease restrictions | Top developments
2 years, 11 months ago

Weekly Covid-19 cases on record high; UK, Denmark ease restrictions | Top developments

India Today  

The weekly number of Covid-19 cases in the world was recorded at 21 million, which is the highest since the beginning of the pandemic. In the South-East Asia Region, the number of new cases increased for the third consecutive week, with over 2.3 million new cases reported this week, a 36 per cent increase as compared to the previous week. Denmark will remove virtually all Covid restrictions from Tuesday next despite record infections, the government is relying on its high vaccination rate to cope with the milder Omicron variant, an AFP report said. Despite its high rate of transmission, the Omicron variant is less severe than Delta, with shorter hospital stays, less need for intensive care and fewer deaths, according to a new US study. Though Omicron has led to record numbers of infections and hospitalizations, straining the US healthcare system, the percentage of hospitalized patients admitted to intensive care units was about 29% lower than during last winter's surge, as per the study published in the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Forgotten but not gone: Covid keeps killing, five years on
22 hours, 43 minutes ago

Forgotten but not gone: Covid keeps killing, five years on

The Hindu  

Five years since Covid-19 started upending the world, the virus is still infecting and killing people across the globe -- though at far lower levels than at the height of the pandemic. Still with us Around 777 million Covid cases and more than seven million deaths have been officially recorded since the first infections emerged in December 2019, according to …

China facing HMPV viral outbreak after Covid-19? All you need to know
6 days, 7 hours ago

China facing HMPV viral outbreak after Covid-19? All you need to know

India Today  

China is currently facing an epidemic outbreak of human metapneumovirus. Besides HMPV, multiple viruses are claimed to be spreading quickly in the country, including influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae and Covid-19 virus. Multiple viruses, including Influenza A, HMPV, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19, are spreading rapidly across China. SYMPTOMS OF HMPV It is an upper respiratory infection, but it can sometimes cause …

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

Australia detects the first case of the highly transmissible COVID-19 strain dubbed XEC
3 months ago

Australia detects the first case of the highly transmissible COVID-19 strain dubbed XEC

ABC  

A new highly transmissible variant of COVID-19 has been detected in Australia, raising questions about whether it will lead to a wave of COVID-19 cases over summer. XEC is a "recombinant" COVID-19 variant, which means it's a mix of two previous Omicron subvariants called KS 1.1 and KP 3.3. Dr Griffin says the XEC strain makes up about 5 to …

What do we know about new Covid variant XEC ‘spreading fast’ across Europe, US?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What do we know about new Covid variant XEC ‘spreading fast’ across Europe, US?

Hindustan Times  

A new Covid-19 variant, XEC, is “rapidly spreading” and has already been detected in 27 countries, following the pandemic that severely impacted the world for over two years since its initial detection in 2019. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Scientists have raised concerns that the XEC variant, known for being “more contagious” is beginning to spread quickly across Europe and might …

Here’s why Covid cases are spiking again and how it could affect you
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Here’s why Covid cases are spiking again and how it could affect you

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The American Hospital Association said that the 18.1 percent test positivity rate for that week …

Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Government announces more COVID-19 tests can be ordered through mail for no cost

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — On the heels of a summer wave of COVID-19 cases, Americans will be able to get free virus test kits mailed to their homes, starting in late September. U.S. households will be able to order up to four COVID-19 nasal swab tests when the federal program reopens, according to the website, COVIDtests.gov. The announcement also comes as the …

COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 predominant in US as infections continue ticking up
4 months, 2 weeks ago

COVID-19 variant KP.3.1.1 predominant in US as infections continue ticking up

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - The KP.3.1.1 COVID-19 variant, now the predominant SARS-CoV-2 variant circulating in the United States, has been causing increasing infections in the country, the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed. For the two-week period ending Aug 17, KP.3.1.1 is predicted to account for between 31 percent and 43 percent of COVID-19 clinical …

COVID-19 infections not problematic, experts say
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Covid making worrying comeback amid summer surge and Olympics infections, WHO official warns
5 months ago

Covid making worrying comeback amid summer surge and Olympics infections, WHO official warns

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A top official said the number of people testing positive for Covid across 84 countries …

Why Covid-19 is spreading this summer
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Covid-19 is spreading this summer

BBC  

Why Covid-19 is spreading this summer Getty Images Covid-19 doesn't follow normal seasonal patterns, like other respiratory viruses – waves of infection can happen at any time of year. Getty Images New Covid-19 subvariants are finding new ways to escape the immune system Given the need to protect society’s most vulnerable, studying these continually emerging variants remains crucial for updating …

‘Still not over’: WHO cautions of COVID-19 threat ahead of summer holidays after US President Joe Biden tests positive
5 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Still not over’: WHO cautions of COVID-19 threat ahead of summer holidays after US President Joe Biden tests positive

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With US President Joe Biden testing positive for COVID-19 before the Presidential elections, the World Health Organisation has warned the public that Covid is still not over. WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued a warning, stating that vaccination rates among health professionals and the over-60s—two demographics most at risk of dying from COVID—are alarmingly falling. Globally, 9.8 million …

Here are the numbers: COVID-19 is ticking up in some places, but levels remain low
6 months, 1 week ago

Here are the numbers: COVID-19 is ticking up in some places, but levels remain low

Associated Press  

Here’s a look at the state of COVID-19 in the U.S. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention establishes its latest advice on vaccinations. Nearly 26,000 people died from COVID-19 in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 9, 2021 — the highest weekly toll in the pandemic. Cases Individual COVID-19 cases are no longer tracked, but health officials …

Singapore faces new COVID-19 wave, 25,900 cases reported in a week, masks advisory issued
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Singapore faces new COVID-19 wave, 25,900 cases reported in a week, masks advisory issued

Live Mint  

Singapore is experiencing a new wave of COVID-19, as authorities recorded more than 25,900 cases from May 5 to 11. The estimated number of COVID-19 infections in the week of May 5 to 11 rose to 25,900 – a 90% increase compared with the 13,700 cases in the previous week, the Ministry of Health said. The health ministry said that …

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
8 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?
11 months, 1 week ago

Covid: Four years after first case in UK, how widespread is coronavirus now?

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Experts say it’s important for people to do what they …

India records 159 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally 1,623
11 months, 1 week 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 …

US reports Covid hospitalisation surge for 9th straight week as JN.1 variant sweeps world
11 months, 3 weeks ago

US reports Covid hospitalisation surge for 9th straight week as JN.1 variant sweeps world

Hindustan Times  

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 35,800 hospital admissions related to COVID-19 last week, marking the ninth straight week of increases. The United States has "very high" COVID-19 virus levels, according to wastewater surveillance data. Respiratory virus activity continues to remain high as people with symptoms of cough and fever were seen visiting health care providers …

Covid-19: India reports 441 fresh JN.1 cases; active caseload declines to 3,238
11 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 4 weeks 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 …

Nearly 10,000 COVID deaths reported globally last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Nearly 10,000 COVID deaths reported globally last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant

LA Times  

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organization, speaks at a news conference in Geneva last year. The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent coronavirus variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly 10,000 deaths were reported in December, …

Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant, WHO says
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Nearly 10,000 died from COVID-19 last month, fueled by holiday gatherings and new variant, WHO says

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The head of the U.N. health agency said Wednesday holiday gatherings and the spread of the most prominent variant globally led to increased transmission of COVID-19 last month. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said nearly 10,000 deaths were reported in December, while hospital admissions during the month jumped 42% in nearly 50 countries — mostly in Europe and the Americas …

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

Covid-19: India Logs 760 Fresh Cases, Active Caseload Stands At 4,423
1 year 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 …

More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge
1 year ago

More hospitals are requiring masks as flu and COVID-19 cases surge

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — More U.S. hospitals are requiring masks and limiting visitors as health officials face an expected but still nasty post-holiday spike in flu, COVID-19 and other illnesses. “What we’re seeing right now, in the first week of January, is really an acceleration — of flu cases, in particular,” said Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the Centers for Disease …

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

What we know about the new Covid variant JN.1 | In Focus podcast
1 year ago

What we know about the new Covid variant JN.1 | In Focus podcast

The Hindu  

For at least a year and a half now, most of us have relegated Covid-19 to the back of our minds. It’s difficult however to ignore the news of yet another coronavirus mutation – this latest sub-variant, JN.1, a descendent of the Omicron variant, has been classified by the World Health Organisation as a ‘variant of interest’ because it has …

India sees single-day rise of 702 COVID-19 cases
1 year 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 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 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 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 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 …

HEALTH | COVID-19 rates are rising again—what you need to know
1 year ago

HEALTH | COVID-19 rates are rising again—what you need to know

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 26, 2023 19:17 IST - 4 MINS READ With the holiday season and colder winter months looming in the northern hemisphere, ‘tis the season for COVID. “The holiday season, marked by significant volumes of travel, is likely to be an additional determinant of transmission of COVID-19,” said Rajib Dasgupta, an epidemiologist at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. …

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

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

Amid JN.1 scare, India logs 656 new Covid-19 cases, active caseload at 3,742
1 year 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-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise
1 year ago

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

India TV News  

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

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

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

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

News 18  

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

COVID-19 update: India reports 22 cases of Omicron sub-variant JN.1 with mild symptoms
1 year 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 Spike: India Records 594 Fresh Infections, 25 JN.1 Subvariant Cases Now
1 year ago

Covid Spike: India Records 594 Fresh Infections, 25 JN.1 Subvariant Cases Now

News 18  

Ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations next week, India on Thursday recorded 594 new Covid cases. No plan for mandatory Covid testing at airports Health ministry sources said there is no plan to introduce mandatory RT-PCR testing for Covid-19 at airports amid an uptick in fresh infections. RAJASTHAN Rajasthan detected four cases of the Covid subvariant JN.1 following which …

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

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

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 …

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

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

Live Mint  

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

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

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

The Hindu  

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

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