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“If the situation worsens, measures taken to strengthen social distancing will wreak unspeakable havoc on our economy. Employment will also crater, bringing immense hardship to people’s lives. We must not allow one lax moment to undo all of our efforts. The Government will sternly deal with the flouting of epidemic …

Presently, the total number of active cases in the country is over 6,00,097. During the last 24 hours, 945 deaths were reported taking the toll to 55,794. With a spike of 69,874 infections in a day, India’s COVID-19 tally increased to 29,75,701. There are 6,97,330 active cases of Coronavirus infection …

During the last 24 hours, 63,631 COVID patients have recovered. With this, a total of over 22,22,000 people have recovered in the country so far.  Presently, the total number of active cases in the country is over 6,00,097. During the last 24 hours, 945 deaths were reported taking the toll …

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfarelaunched an interactive first-of-its-kind game on COVID-19, The Corona Fighters (www.thecoronafighters.in), and two new videos urging adherence to key COVID Appropriate Behaviours, here today, in the presence of Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare. Expressing his pleasure …

With more patients recovering and being discharged from hospitals and home isolation (in case of mild and moderate cases), India’s total COVID-19 recoveries have reached nearly 21 lakh today. Recovery of 20,96,664 patients has been made possible because of effective implementation of the policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively & …

The cumulative tests have reached to more than three crore 25 lakh. Expanded diagnostic lab network across the country and effective measures to facilitate easy testing have given a substantial boost to the present numbers.  The Tests Per Million have also seen a sharp increase to over 23,600. India’s total COVID-19 …

New Delhi :  India’s COVID-19 caseload went past 28 lakh with a record single-day spike of 69,652 infections, while the recoveries increased to 20,96,664 on Thursday pushing the recovery rate to 73.91 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 28,36,925, …

The COVID 19 pandemic has highlighted the need to set up systems to improve health infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. Portable hospitals for detecting, screening, identifying, isolating, and treating COVID-19 patients in local communities could soon be a solution to tackle the increasing demands for health infrastructure. Sree Chitra Tirunal …

The recovery rate continues to register it’s upward trend and stands at 73.64 per cent as on Wednesday.   India registered over 60 thousand recoveries in the last 24 hours, which is also the  highest number of recoveries from COVID-19 in a single day.   So far, a total of …

The recovery rate continues to register it’s upward trend and stands at 73.64 per cent as on Wednesday. India registered over 60 thousand recoveries in the last 24 hours, which is also the  highest number of recoveries from COVID-19 in a single day. So far, a total of 20 lakh …

Eight binational teams consisting of researchers from India and the US have received awards to pursue cutting-edge research in pathogenesis and disease management of COVID-19 through Indo-US virtual networks. The areas of research they will pursue include antiviral coatings, immune modulation, tracking SARS CoV-2 in wastewater, disease detection mechanisms, reverse …

With a record testing of nearly 9 lakh samples in a day, the nation achieved another milestone today. Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan addressing a media briefing in New Delhi informed that the remarkable feat has been achieved by rigorously following the “Test, Track and Treat” strategy. Health Secretary said that the …

New Delhi : A spike of 55,079 cases took India’s COVID-19 tally past 27 lakh on Tuesday just a day after it crossed the 26-lakh mark, while 19.77 lakh people have so far recuperated from the disease pushing the recovery rate to 73.18 per cent, according to the Union Health …

He has been shifted to a COVID Centre as per protocol. He along with two other officials had reported back to NIS Patiala after availing leave and were quarantined as per guidelines of Local Health Department and tested for COVID-19 upon arrival.  While the other two employees tested negative, the …

Even with such a high level of testing, the positivity has remained low i.e. 8.81% compared to the weekly national average i.e. 8.84%. Aggressive testing has led to early identification and isolation of COVID-19 positive cases. This coupled with efficient clinical treatment brings the Fatality Rate down. In a tweet, …

With this the number of positive cases in the Union territory has gone up-to 28,892. Of these 7,048 are active positive,  21,296  have recovered while 548 deaths have taken place due to this pandemic in the Union Territory. Moreover, 353 more COVID 19 patients have recovered and discharged from various …

With this the number of positive cases in the Union territory has gone up-to 28,470. Of these 6,985 are active positive, 20,943 have recovered while 542 deaths have taken place due to this pandemic in the Union Territory. Moreover, 267 more COVID 19 patients have recovered and discharged from various hospitals of …

The statistics were posted based on data from Aug 3, showing that the number and rate of infections among children in the United States saw a steady increase from March to July. However, schools and universities across the country are beginning to reopen, despite health concerns. As of 19:31 local …

Over 53 thousand people in the country got cured and returned to their homes in the last 24 hours. With this the cumulative recoveries from COVID-19 in the country inched further closer to touch the two million mark. So far, a total of 18 lakh 62 thousand 258 people have …

The case count in the country rose to 5,306,215, with the national death toll reaching 168,334 as of 00:38 GMT, according to the CSSE. By far, the United States remains the worst-hit nation, with the highest caseload and death toll. A new ensemble forecast published by the U.S. Centers for …