181 fresh coronavirus COVID-19 cases reported in Uttar Pradesh, total climbs to 5,356
Uttar Pradesh reported 181 fresh COVID-19 cases on Thursday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases to 5,356 while 127 people have died of the disease so far, officials said.
May 21, 2020, 17:46 PM IST
5609 new coronavirus cases and 132 deaths in past 24 hours; India’s COVID-19 tally reaches 112359
With 5609 new novel coronavirus cases and 132 new fatalities in the last 24 hours, India’s total tally of such infections in India stood at 1,12,359 on Thursday, according to the Health Ministry data.
May 21, 2020, 10:25 AM IST
India witnesses highest-ever spike of 5,611 coronavirus cases in 24 hours; COVID-19 tally reaches 1,06,750
With 5,611 new cases of coronavirus reported in the last 24 hours, India`s COVID-19 tally reached 1,06,750 on Wednesday, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
May 20, 2020, 11:32 AM IST
No need to shut entire office building if one or two coronavirus cases found: Health Ministry issues new workplace guidelines
As India entered the fourth phase of its nationwide lockdown with relaxations and offices and working places opening, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued guidelines on preventive and response measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in workplace settings.
May 19, 2020, 14:45 PM IST
From 100 to 100,000, it took 64 days for coronavirus COVID-19 to touch 1 Lakh mark in India
The number of cases of coronavirus infection crossed the one lakh mark in the country on Tuesday (May 19, 2020), while the death toll due to the deadly infection touched 3,163, according to the Union Health Ministry.
May 19, 2020, 12:26 PM IST
India has 7.1 coronavirus COVID-19 cases per lakh population as against 60 globally: Health Ministry
For every one lakh population, there are 7.1 coronavirus cases in India so far as against 60 globally, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday as the death toll due to COVID-19 in the country rose to 3,029 and the number of cases climbed to 96,169.
May 18, 2020, 20:38 PM IST
India surpasses China as coronavirus COVID-19 count reaches 85,940, death toll at 2,752
The death toll due to coronavirus COVID-19 rose to 2,752 and the number of cases climbed to 85,940 on Saturday, registering an increase of 103 deaths and 3,970 cases in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry.
May 16, 2020, 10:06 AM IST
3722 new coronavirus cases and 134 deaths in past 24 hours; India’s COVID-19 count reaches 78003
With 3,722 new cases of coronavirus infection and 134 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 tally reached 78,003, the Union Health Ministry stated on Thursday.
May 14, 2020, 10:13 AM IST
3604 new coronavirus cases, 87 deaths in past 24 hours; India’s COVID-19 tally at 70,756, recovery rate 31.73%
The total number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection in India crossed the 70,000-mark on Tuesday, while the death toll is nearing the 2,300-mark.
May 12, 2020, 09:27 AM IST
Centre issues revised policy for coronavirus patients, only severe COVID-19 patients to be tested before discharge
According to the rules till now, a patient was considered fit to be discharged if he or she tested negative on day 14 and then again in a span of 24 hours
May 09, 2020, 14:42 PM IST
3320 coronavirus cases and 95 deaths in 24 hours; India’s COVID-19 tally inches closer to 60000-mark
India on Saturday (May 9, 2020) recorded 3320 new cases of coronavirus infection and 95 deaths in the last 24 hours. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the total number of cases in India rose to 59662, including 39834 active cases, 17847 cured/discharged and one migrated, and 1981 fatalities.
May 09, 2020, 09:42 AM IST
India's coronavirus COVID-19 doubling time reduced from 12 to 10.2 days, challenge is to learn to live with virus: Govt
The doubling of coronavirus COVID-19 cases in the country has come down to 10.2 from 12 days, the Union Health Minister informed on Friday (May 8).
May 08, 2020, 17:06 PM IST
3,390 new coronavirus cases and 103 deaths in 24 hours; India’s COVID-19 count at 56342, death toll 1886
With a surge of 3,390 new coronavirus cases and 103 new fatalities, India’s the total tally of novel COVID-19 stood at 56,342 on Friday, according to the Union Health Ministry.
May 08, 2020, 10:13 AM IST
195 deaths, 3900 new coronavirus cases, India records highest single-day spike in COVID-19 in 24 hours
With 3,900 new cases of coronavirus infection and 195 deaths, India on Tuesday registered the highest single-day jump in numbers of COVID-19 cases as well as fatalities in the past 24 hours.
May 05, 2020, 10:08 AM IST
Mumbai, Pune in coronavirus COVID-19 red zone, check full list of Red, Orange, Green zones in Maharashtra
As per the classification done by the Union Health Ministry, Maharashtra, which is the worst-hit by the coronavirus COVID-19 cases, accounts for 14 Red zones, 16 Orange zones, and 6 Green zones.
May 02, 2020, 13:24 PM IST
19 districts in UP, 11 in Delhi fall in coronavirus COVID-19 red zone, check list
As many as 19 districts in Uttar Pradesh and all eleven in Delhi have been put in the 'no activity' or red zone. Among all states, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra have the maximum number of red zones at 19 and 14 respectively, followed by Tamil Nadu at 12 and all of Delhi's 11 districts have been marked as 'no activity' zones.
May 02, 2020, 12:50 PM IST
Building where a COVID-19 patient has been found can be used after proper disinfection, says Health Ministry
Lav Aggarwal said that the only requirement is that the particular building or facility should be properly disinfected if it has to be used.
Apr 28, 2020, 19:14 PM IST
NITI Aayog building sealed for 48 hours after staffer tests coronavirus COVID-19 positive, colleagues asked to quarantine
The NITI Aayog building in the national capital was sealed for 48 hours after a director-level officer tested positive for coronavirus on Tuesday. A director-level officer working at NITI Bhawan has been tested positive for COVID-19. Today at 9 am, he got his report, and then he informed authorities," Alok Kumar, an adviser at NITI Aayog, said on Tuesday.
Apr 28, 2020, 13:13 PM IST
No fresh coronavirus COVID-19 case reported in 80 districts in past 7 days; doubling rate 8.7 in past 14 days: Health Ministry
Dr Harsh Vardhan further stated that the coronavirus doubling rate has also come down in the past week.
Apr 28, 2020, 12:27 PM IST
No community, area should be blamed for COVID-19 spread, healthcare workers shouldn't be targeted, says Centre
In its daily briefing, the ministry said frontline workers are putting themselves at risk in the fight against the pandemic and they need to be appreciated.
Apr 27, 2020, 16:50 PM IST
