’Three times more testing’: Satyendar Jain on surge in Covid-19 cases in Delhi
4 years, 2 months ago

’Three times more testing’: Satyendar Jain on surge in Covid-19 cases in Delhi

Live Mint  

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has said that three times more tests are being carried out now as compared to the last peak in number of positive novel coronavirus cases. Satyendar Jain's comments came on Wednesday amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in Delhi. 17,000 RTPCR tests were conducted yesterday, we have increased testing," news agency ANI quoted Jain, as saying, on the recent surge in Delhi Covid-19 cases. On increasing ICU beds for coronavirus patients admitted to the Delhi hospitals, the Health Minsiter said: "We had already issued an order earlier to private hospitals for increasing ICU beds but Delhi High Court stayed that.

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AllMS Delhi issues guidelines for Covid-19 suspected and positive patients
1 year ago

AllMS Delhi issues guidelines for Covid-19 suspected and positive patients

Hindustan Times  

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences of Delhi has issued guidelines for Covid-19 suspected or positive cases that will be reported at hospitals following the sudden surge in the cases of Coronavirus in the country. AIIMS asked all the departments at the institution to make provisions in their respective designated wards to manage in-patients who have tested positive for …

Delhi: New Covid Sub-variant on Radar; Flurry of Surprise Inspection of Hospitals
1 year ago

Delhi: New Covid Sub-variant on Radar; Flurry of Surprise Inspection of Hospitals

News 18  

Covid cases registered a rise in the country towards the end of 2023 with sub-variant JN.1 on the radar while the Delhi government planned to step up genome surveillance to tackle the issue going forward. Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on December 20 told PTI that oxygen cylinders, ventilator beds and other requirements were being “reviewed again”. The year gone …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details
1 year, 8 months ago

Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre issues advisory for eight states | Check details

India TV News  

COVID-19 surge in India: With India seeing a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Central government on Friday asked eight states and Union Territories- -Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Rajasthan- - to strengthen coronavirus surveillance in all districts. Union Health Secretary said that India has been witnessing a consistent rise in COVID-I 9 cases since March …

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 …

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 …

Doctors advise caution as Delhi's Covid positivity rate shoots up to 26.58 per cent
1 year, 9 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 …

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 …

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 …

Four test positive for Covid-19 in Saharanpur
1 year, 9 months ago

Four test positive for Covid-19 in Saharanpur

Hindustan Times  

Saharanpur district is witnessing a surge in Covid-19 cases these days. District surveillance officer Dr Shivanka Gaur said among the 16 active cases, three are from Chandigarh, Haridwar and other locations who arrived here and tested positive during ongoing testing at public places. Dr Gaur said the health department conducts 1,000 to 1,100 tests per day at railway station, bus …

U.P. Minister tests positive for COVID-19
1 year, 9 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 …

India reports 4,435 new Covid cases in last 24 hours
1 year, 9 months ago

India reports 4,435 new Covid cases in last 24 hours

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: India has recorded 4,435 new reported Covid cases in the last 24 hours taking the total number of active cases to 23,091, the union health ministry said on Wednesday. The trajectory of Covid cases has increased gradually across the country with Karnataka reporting 1,411 active cases while Kerala has 6,824 active cases. Maharashtra has 3,792 active cases, Gujarat …

Delhi sees 521 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, highest since August 27 last year
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi sees 521 fresh Covid cases in 24 hours, highest since August 27 last year

India TV News  

Delhi has recorded 521 fresh Covid cases in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 711 fresh coronavirus cases, a sharp rise of 463 compared to the previous day, and four fatalities, the health department said. Coronavirus figures in Maharashtra are as follows: Fresh cases 711, fresh fatalities 4; active cases 3,532, tests 8,951, total cases 81,46,301, total …

Remain cautious and wear mask, focus should be on clinical cases: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi
1 year, 9 months ago

Remain cautious and wear mask, focus should be on clinical cases: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi

Firstpost  

Delhi recorded 416 fresh Covid cases on Saturday, the highest in over seven months, with a positivity rate of 14.37 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department New Delhi: As Delhi witnesses a sudden spurt in Covid cases, experts have stressed that there is no need to panic over the absolute numbers and the focus should …

Remain cautious and wear mask: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi
1 year, 9 months ago

Remain cautious and wear mask: Experts on Covid surge in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Delhi witnesses a sudden spurt in Covid cases, experts have stressed that there is no need to panic over the absolute numbers and the focus should be on protecting the vulnerable population, especially those who are immunocompromised or have comorbidities. Delhi recorded 416 fresh Covid cases on Saturday, the highest in over seven months, with a positivity …

India reports over 3,000 COVID cases for second consecutive day
1 year, 9 months ago

India reports over 3,000 COVID cases for second consecutive day

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India continued to report over 3,000 COVID cases for the second day in a row with 3,095 new infections in the last 24 hours, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday. The country had reported 3,016 cases on Thursday with a case positivity rate of 2.73 per cent which declined to 2.61 per cent today. …

Covid cases record another high, Haryana issues new guidelines: Top developments
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid cases record another high, Haryana issues new guidelines: Top developments

Live Mint  

India has been witnessing a steady rise in Covid-19 cases for the last few days and is recording new daily highs which is causing the health officials to take the note of the coronavirus situation in the country. 73 pc A total of 3016 new Covid cases were recorded in the last 24 hours across the country with a daily …

India witnesses 3,016 fresh COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly six months
1 year, 9 months ago

India witnesses 3,016 fresh COVID-19 cases, highest in nearly six months

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India saw a single-day rise of 3,016 fresh coronavirus cases, the highest in nearly six months, while the active cases increased to 13,509, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. According to the ministry data updated at 8 am, the daily positivity was recorded at 2.73 per cent, while the weekly positivity was pegged at …

Delhi health minister calls emergency meeting as Covid cases hit months-high peak
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi health minister calls emergency meeting as Covid cases hit months-high peak

India Today  

Amid a spike in Covid cases in the national capital, Delhi's Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj has called for an emergency review meeting on Thursday. This comes a day after coronavirus cases in Delhi climbed to the 300-mark while the positivity rate climbed to 13.89 per cent, according to data shared by the city health department. Delhi recorded 115 fresh coronavirus …

Fresh COVID Cases Breach 200 Mark In Delhi, Positivity Rate At 11.88%
1 year, 9 months ago

Fresh COVID Cases Breach 200 Mark In Delhi, Positivity Rate At 11.88%

ABP News  

New Delhi: The national capital recorded 214 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday and breached the 200 mark for the first time since September last year while the positivity rate climbed to 11.82 per cent, as per the city’s data by the health department. Over the past few months COVID cases saw a sharp decline, which on January 16 dropped …

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300
1 year, 9 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 …

Delhi hospitals conduct mock drill as city sees spike in Covid cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi hospitals conduct mock drill as city sees spike in Covid cases

India Today  

While Covid-19 cases rise in India, many hospitals in the city conducted a mock drill today, in consonance with Delhi government's order to carry out a mock drill in government-run hospitals on Sunday. "450 beds are reserved for Covid, 5 PSA oxygen plants and D-type oxygen cylinders," said MD Lok Nayak Hospital Dr Suresh Kumar. The positivity rate stands at …

Health ministry directs states to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing
1 year, 9 months ago

Health ministry directs states to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: With the spike in Covid and influenza cases across the country, the Central government has directed all the states and union territories to accelerate the pace of Covid-19 testing as a declining trend has been noticed in some states. In a joint advisory issued by the Indian Council of Medical Research and health ministry, “ln the past several …

COVID-19 tests down, need to be scaled up, says government
1 year, 9 months ago

COVID-19 tests down, need to be scaled up, says government

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry on Saturday warned that at a time when the country was registering a sustained increase in the trajectory of COVID-19 cases in some States, COVID-19 testing had declined. In its advisory, the Ministry said that testing at the level of districts and blocks also varied, with some States heavily relying on the less sensitive rapid antigen tests. …

Rise in Viral Infection: Private Hospitals, Labs Offering Flu Testing Packages to Avoid Repeat Examination
1 year, 9 months ago

Rise in Viral Infection: Private Hospitals, Labs Offering Flu Testing Packages to Avoid Repeat Examination

News 18  

Amid a spurt in COVID-19 cases, influenza and other respiratory infections in the national capital, private hospitals and laboratories are offering comprehensive packages to eliminate the need for repeated testing. “Taking into account the significant increase in viral infections in the city, we have launched a multiplex PCR-based comprehensive flu panel which comprises 17 pathogens, including all common viruses such …

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 …

Ajay Banga, World Bank Prez Nominee, Tests Covid Positive; Had to Meet PM Modi, Sitharaman Today
1 year, 9 months ago

Ajay Banga, World Bank Prez Nominee, Tests Covid Positive; Had to Meet PM Modi, Sitharaman Today

News 18  

World Bank presidential nominee Ajay Banga has tested positive for Covid-19 during routine testing in New Delhi where he was travelling on the last leg of his world tour, and is currently quarantining in isolation, the Department of Treasury said Thursday. The country has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to Union Health …

Biggest Jump in Daily Covid Infections in 140 Days, Nearly 8,000 Active Cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Biggest Jump in Daily Covid Infections in 140 Days, Nearly 8,000 Active Cases

News 18  

India logged 1,300 new coronavirus cases, the highest in 140 days, while the active cases have increased to 7,605, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The daily positivity was recorded at 1.46 per cent while the weekly positivity was pegged at 1.08 per cent. The active cases now comprises 0.02 per cent of the total infections, …

India records 1,300 new Covid cases, highest in 140 days
1 year, 9 months ago

India records 1,300 new Covid cases, highest in 140 days

Hindustan Times  

India on Thursday recorded a single-day rise of 1,300 new Covid cases, the highest in 140 days, while the active cases have increased to 7,605, news agency PTI reported quoting Health ministry data. The death toll inched to 5,30,816 with three deaths, one each being reported by Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharashtra, the health ministry data revealed. Former AIIMS director answers …

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?

Firstpost  

India in recent days has witnessed a spike in COVID-19 cases. Let’s take a closer look: COVID cases spike According to Union Health Ministry data, India registered 1,134 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, while active cases surged to 7,026. COVID review meet: PM stresses on wearing masks, testing as cases spike According to data, the daily positivity rate was 1.09 …

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 …

Delhi hospitals directed to ramp up testing as Covid, flu see uptick
1 year, 9 months ago

Delhi hospitals directed to ramp up testing as Covid, flu see uptick

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Saturday directed hospitals and labs to ramp up testing to ensure early detection of Covid-19 infections amid a minor uptick of cases in the city, officials said. Experts said that over the last month, only two patients were admitted to Lok Nayak Hospital with Covid and no admissions were made for complications from H3N2. In some …

No New Coronavirus Variants In India, No Possibility Of Surge Next Week: Govt Covid Panel
2 years ago

No New Coronavirus Variants In India, No Possibility Of Surge Next Week: Govt Covid Panel

ABP News  

The intensity of circulation of the coronavirus in India is low, but the COVID working group has stepped up surveillance and airport screening. Chairman of the COVID working group NK Arora told news agency ANI: "The COVID variants are not been able to gain a foothold or cause hospitalisation. India logged 121 fresh coronavirus infections on Tuesday and the number …

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

Coronavirus Updates HIGHLIGHTS: Mansukh Mandaviya Reviews Covid Preparedness At Delhi Airport
2 years ago

Coronavirus Updates HIGHLIGHTS: Mansukh Mandaviya Reviews Covid Preparedness At Delhi Airport

ABP News  

As the New Year set in on Sunday, experts warned that the risk of Covid was the highest in January. However, people seemed to throw caution to the wind as large crowds thronged popular streets, tourist hubs, and entertainment centres across India and many joined special prayers at places of worship on Sunday to celebrate the New Year without adhering …

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

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines
2 years ago

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. The officials 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, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit the airport in Delhi on Thursday to take stock of …

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

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

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS December 28 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines
2 years ago

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS December 28 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya oversaw the exercise at the Centre-run Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi while health ministers took stock in their respective states and gave information on available beds, oxygen support and other equipment, medicines, vaccines, etc. India recorded a single-day rise of 157 new Covid-19 cases, while the count of …

Number of coronavirus patients in hospitals rises to more than 800
2 years ago

Number of coronavirus patients in hospitals rises to more than 800

NL Times  

After a period of relative calm, the number of Covid-19 patients in hospitals is increasing again. According to the patient coordination service LCPS, exactly one week ago, 632 people were hospitalized with the coronavirus. However, the LCPS figures do not distinguish between people admitted because of Covid-19 symptoms, and those admitted for other health issues who were later found to …

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia attends mock drill in hospital, reviews preparedness against Covid-19
2 years ago

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia attends mock drill in hospital, reviews preparedness against Covid-19

India Today  

Amid the surge in coronavirus cases globally, Delhi’s Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Tuesday reviewed the operational preparedness of the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital to deal with emergency situations. Notably, 450 out of 2000 beds have been reserved for Covid patients in Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital, and if needed, the number will be increased. The hospital is fully prepared …

Hospitals overflowing with patients, Covid testing down, says Indian-origin doctor in China
2 years ago

Hospitals overflowing with patients, Covid testing down, says Indian-origin doctor in China

India Today  

China has eased coronavirus-related restrictions even as it grapples with a fresh spurt in virus cases. India Today TV spoke to Dr Abhishek Kundu, an Indian-origin doctor living in China's Zhejiang province, which is witnessing close to one million Covid-19 cases daily according to some reports. If earlier the first two floors of the hospital saw Covid-19 patients, the cases …

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