Health Ministry

Coronavirus: Govt issues advisory asking people to wear ‘homemade face covers’ to limit spread of COVID-19

The advisory was issued shortly after the Health Ministry figures showed that the number of COVID-19 cases in the country rose to 2,902 while the death toll increased to 68 on Saturday.

Apr 04, 2020, 14:09 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19 infects 50 doctors, nurses across India, says Health Ministry

"328 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths have been reported since Wednesday, thus taking the total number of confirmed cases to 1,965 and the number of deaths to 50 in the country," said Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Apr 02, 2020, 18:53 PM IST

AarogyaSetu, an app by India which warns users about proximity to coronavirus COVID-19 infected

Developed by the National Informatics Centre that comes under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the app will tell the user if they came near a COVID-19 infected person.

Apr 02, 2020, 17:48 PM IST

400 people of Tablighi Jamaat tested coronavirus positive: Ministry of Health

The Indian Health Ministry held a press conference regarding coronavirus in which they said that 328 new cases of COVID19 have been reported in the last 24 hours, while 400 people of Tablighi Jamaat are tested coronavirus positive. To know more, watch the video

Apr 02, 2020, 17:14 PM IST

India COVID-19 cases almost double in 4 days; 565 new infections, 9 deaths reported on April 1

Even as the 21-day lockdown is in force, the number of coronavirus cases and fatalities across the country are on the rapid rise, showing no sign of abating. According to the data provided by the Union Health Ministry, COVID-19 cases have almost doubled in just 4 days since March 28 when there were 1000 cases.

Apr 02, 2020, 16:27 PM IST

India coronavirus death toll touches 50; COVID-19 positive cases rise to 1,965

As of now, the number of active COVID-19 cases stands at 1,764, of which 150 people were either cured or discharged and one migrated to another country, it said. As per the Health Ministry's updated data, nine fresh deaths were reported - four from Maharashtra, three from Madhya Pradesh and one each from Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.

Apr 02, 2020, 11:19 AM IST

Coronavirus Outbreak: PM Modi to hold a video conference with all Chief Ministers

Amid coronavirus crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a video conference with all the Chief Minister of different states. To know more watch video.

Apr 01, 2020, 17:36 PM IST

Health Ministry says Coronavirus cases rose due to Tablighi Jamaat’s gathering

In a daily briefing, the Health Ministry of India says the Tablighi Jamaat’s gathering in Nizamuddin plays a major in new coronavirus cases in India. To know more watch the press conference here.

Apr 01, 2020, 17:08 PM IST

Coronavirus Crisis: Know the 'Hotspots' of Covid19 in India

These are the hotspot of coronavirus in India, on which health ministry is rigorously working to contain the virus

Mar 31, 2020, 17:44 PM IST

Health Ministry says coronavirus killed 32, seeks support from citizens

Press conference of Health Ministry over coronavirus- Watch video

Mar 31, 2020, 17:24 PM IST

War Against Virus: Health Ministry warns the nation, if we made mistake, have to start the war again

War Against Virus: Press Conference of Health Ministry

Mar 30, 2020, 17:02 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: Ministry of Health releases SOP as part of hospital management

As per the guidelines in SOP, the hospital may be divided into three broad zones - non covid area, covid area looking after patients with mild to moderate illness and critical area like the ICU.

Mar 28, 2020, 07:42 AM IST

Government explains how its combating coronavirus

Government shares the plan, how Health Ministry combating deadly coronavirus

Mar 27, 2020, 16:54 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: Centre directs states to ensure funds for additional medical facilities

Centre has directed the states to ensure funds for additional medical facilities in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Mar 24, 2020, 17:38 PM IST

Health Ministry addressing press conference over current situation of Coronavirus in India

In a recent decision to impose complete lockdown in Delhi till 31st March, state government urges citizens to stay inside their homes until further orders. But seems like citizens in India still taking this disease and orders of the govt for granted. Walking on the roads, travelling without any concrete reason. Your one step outside home can cost lifes of many. Zee News appeals to the Netizens to please stay inside your houses.

Mar 23, 2020, 17:22 PM IST

Coronavirus COVID-19: 111 labs across country will be functional from Saturday, says Health Ministry

"The hand sanitizer is not required all the time. Masks are not required to be worn all the time. Guidelines have been released for this," said the joint secretary adding that N95 mask is not necessary and clothing mask which is in two-three layers is fine.

Mar 21, 2020, 17:09 PM IST

Hospitals can’t turn away people with COVID-19 symptoms, orders Health Ministry

The advisory further stated that ''free medical treatment to be given to the medical staff who gets infected by coronavirus during treatment of other infected patients.'

Mar 21, 2020, 10:52 AM IST

India to participate in China-led video conference on tackling coronavirus

India has confirmed that it will be participating in China-led video conference on tackling coronavirus crisis later. New Delhi will be represented at the joint secretary-level from the Health Ministry. 

Mar 20, 2020, 13:47 PM IST

Coronavirus Cases In Maharashtra Jump To 32, Countrywide Total 110

Another person has tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Maharashtra, taking the number in the state to 32 and the total number of cases across the country to 110.

Mar 16, 2020, 10:00 AM IST

Number of people infected with Coronavirus reached 110, 13 recovered

The number of positive coronavirus cases in India climbed to 110 Sunday after 23 fresh cases were reported from across the country, with the highest being from Maharashtra, the Health Ministry said.

Mar 16, 2020, 08:46 AM IST