Huge infrastructure buildup including dedicated Covid-19 hospitals & quarantine centres, supply of PPEs & medical equipment helped India in recording recovery rate of 82% & death rate of less than 1.6%. Aim to bring this under 1% soon: Dr Harsh Vardhan
When S P Balasubrahmanyam tuned a song on coronavirus, its deadly effects
"I composed this number. Let us listen to this... it is not more musical, it is more lyrical," he had said months ago in his foreword to the song, penned by renowned lyricist Vairamuthu. Popularly known as 'SPB', he had in the three-minute plus video post urged his fans to pay attention to the depth and import of the words and act accordingly to help prevent the virus spread.
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Covid-19 testing samples in Tamil Nadu hit new high
Chennai topped in the number of new cases today with 1,193 infections, followed by Coimbatore 661, Salem 297, Chengalpet 277, Cuddalore 235, Thiruvallur 229. Twelve districts also reported over 100 cases each. Chennai also came out on top in the number of cases recording 1,60,926 till date out of 5.69 lakh in the state.
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At a virtual concert on July 18, 2020 organised by ‘Mouna Ragam’ Murali orchestra and Tokyo Tamil Sangam, SPB had spoken about embracing virtual concerts due to the Covid-19 fear as even cricket matches are being held without an audience. He tested positive on August 5.
Karnataka reported 8,655 new Covid-19 cases, 5,644 discharges & 86 deaths today. The total number of cases in the state now stands at 5,57,212 including 98,474 active cases, 4,50,302 discharges & 8,417 deaths
As of September 25 evening, cumulatively 5,57,212 Covid-19 positive cases have been confirmed in the state, which includes 8,417 deaths and 4,50,302 discharges, the health department said in its bulletin.
It said, out of 98,474 active cases, 97,651 patients are in isolation at designated hospitals and stable, while 823 are in ICU.
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Maharashtra reports 17,794 new Covid-19 cases, 19,592 recoveries & 416 deaths in the last 24 hours, taking total positive cases to 13,00,757 till date, including 2,72,775 active cases, 9,92,806 discharges & 34,761 deaths: State Health Department
Uttar Pradesh reports 4,519 new Covid-19 cases, pushing the infection tally in the state to 3,78,533. Death toll climbs to 5,450 with 84 more fatalities being registered. The number of active cases stands at 59,397.
A worker sprays disinfectant at Taj Mahal after it re-opened for public following being shut for over six months, amid thecoronaviruspandemic, in Agra. Credit: PTI Photo
Coronavirus mortality rate dips in Mumbai
“Although Mumbai has been reporting a higher number of Covid-19 cases, the mortality rate in the city has come down over the last two months. The Case Fatality Rate, i.e. death due to Covid-19 as a percentage of total reported cases, has come down to 4.5% as against 5.8% during June,” BMC’s Additional Municipal Commissioner (Health) Suresh Kakani said.
India’s healthcare effectively kept Covid-19 mortality at 'minimum', recovery at 'maximum': Harsh Vardhan
"I have confidence in the scientific developments taking place in the field of treatment and vaccines for Covid-19 and soon India will achieve more success in our fight against coronavirus infection," the statement quoted Vardhan as saying.
Delhi reported 3,827 new Covid-19 cases (out of 59,134 tests), 4,061 recoveries & 24 deaths today, taking total positive cases to 2,64,450 including 2,28,436 recoveries, 30,867 active cases & 5,147 deaths.
More than 50% of nearly 2.25 lakh Covid-19 recoveries in Delhi achieved under home isolation: Data
Since the first week of May till September 23, a total of 1,34,113 people, having mild Covid-19 symptoms, underwent home isolation out of which 1,13,374 were released as per protocol from quarantine, official figures showed.
Tamil Nadu reports 5,679 new Covid-19 cases, 5,626 recoveries & 72 deaths today, taking total cases to 5,69,370 including 5,13,836 recoveries, 9,148 deaths & 46,386 active cases
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2,010 new Covid-19 cases and 15 deaths reported in Rajasthan today. The total number of cases rises to 1,24,730 including 19,030 active cases and 1,412 deaths: Health Department
6,477 new Covid-19 and 3,481 recoveries reported in Kerala today. Number of active cases now at 48,982 while 1,11,331 patients have recovered so far: Kerala Government
An elderly woman is discharged from Beach General Hospital after recovering from Covid-19, in Kozhikode, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo
Plasma therapy administered to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia: Office of Deputy CM
The Office of Deputy CM on Friday said that plasma therapy was administered to Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia who is suffering from dengue & Covid-19 at Max hospital, Saket.
He was shifted from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Hospital to Max hospital yesterday.
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Over 5 million have been infected with Covid-19 but India's healthcare system has shown great efficiency in providing diagnostic and management facilities as well as keeping the mortality at 'minimum' and recovery at 'maximum', says Dr Harsh Vardhan
Union Health MinisterHarshVardhan. Credit: PTI Photo
83% of new deaths in the last 24 hours reported from 10 states and UTs; Maharashtra leads the pack
1,632 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in Bihar. Total count of active cases at 15,319: State Health Department
Relatives of patients crowd at the registration counters without following social distancing norms at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS), amid ongoingcoronaviruspandemic, in Patna. Credit: PTI Photo
281 police personnel tested positive for Covid-19 and 4 died in the last 24 hours, taking total cases to 22,269 in the force including 18,711 recoveries, 3,319 active cases and 239 deaths: Maharashtra Police
China aims to make 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses a year
Capacity is expected to reach 610 million doses by the end of this year, Zheng Zhongwei from the National Health Commission said. “Next year, our annual capacity will reach more than 1 billion doses,” he said at a news conference.
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The Monsoon Session held recently amid Covid-19 pandemic was a challenging one, but India's democracy is strong and people have faith in it, says Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla
The cooperation extended by all members of the House, political parties and government, led to an efficient Session where our productivity was 167% which is historic in itself, Birla added.
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India’s Covid-19 recoveries cross 47.5 lakh; 75% of new cases reported from 10 states and UTs
India's test per million inches closer to 50,000
The Tests Per Million (TPM) stand at 49,948 as of today.
Polls in the time of pandemic: Precautions to be in place during the Bihar Assembly elections
In view of Covid-19, 7 lakh sanitizer points, 46 lakh masks, 6 lakh PPE kits, 7.6 lakh units of face shields and 23 lakh unit of hand gloves have been arranged.
Former Maharashtra CM talks about Bihar elections during Covid-19
For the first time such a large exercise is to be held in world during Covid. People of Bihar have faith in Modi ji, also govt under Nitish Kumar ji & Sushil Modi ji has worked for people. It'll be re-elected, saysDevendra Fadnavis, Former Maharashtra CM & BJP
Here's why Covid-19 could be life-threatening for some
When two brothers fell critically ill with Covid-19 around the same time in March, their doctors were baffled. Both were young -- 29 and 31 years old -- and healthy. Yet within days they couldn’t breathe on their own and, tragically, one of them died.
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Ministry of Ayushto take up a clinical study on the potential of Vasa (AdhatodaVasica) and Guduchi for the management of Covid-19.
According to PIB, Vasa and Guduchi are time tested herbs in Indian healthcare traditions, used in a variety of disease conditions.
Masks, gloves, PPE kits: How Bihar gears up for the biggest direct election amid Covid-19 pandemic
In what could be the world’s largest direct election exercise during the Covid-19 pandemic, Bihar will go to polls prioritizing health and safety of the voters.
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Health condition of former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi, admitted to ICU of GMCH following post-Covid-19 complications, has marginally improved: Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma - PTI.
UNESCO to convene session on education post-Covid-19
The UNESCO will convene an extraordinary session of Global Education Meeting (GEM) next month for exchange among high-level political leaders, policy makers and global education experts to protect and rethink education in the current and post-Covid-1...
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Record14,92,409tests conducted in 24 hours for detection of Covid-19, taking total tests done so far in country to nearly 7 crore; national cumulative positivity rate stands at 8.44 per cent: Union Health Ministry
According to the Ministry of Health,75 per centof new cases in the country are concentrated in 10 States/UTs. These 10 States/UTs also account for 74 per centof new recoveries.
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka are among these, reporting higher number of recoveries and new Covid-19cases too.
Telangana: City bus services resume in Hyderabad, 6 months after they were halted in the wake of the Covid-19pandemic. The buses are running on 25 major routes, with all necessary precautions.
Karnataka student stitches masks for jawans, earns praise from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
A symbolic effort of a class eight student in sending 300 two-layered cotton face masks to army jawans has earned praise from Defence Minister Rajnanth Singh.
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Rio postpones world-famous carnival over Covid-19
Rio de Janeiro's world-famous carnival parades became the latest casualty of the coronavirus pandemic Thursday as officials announced they were indefinitely postponing the February 2021 edition, with Brazil still reeling from Covid-19.
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Corruption hits the poor hardest, Covid-19 compounded it, says UN panel
Former Lithuanian president Dalia Grybauskaitė said trust in the finance system is essential to tackle global challenges including poverty, climate change and the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Activities for promoting the “Yoga Break” protocol of the Ministry of AYUSH, which were suspended after the onset of the Covid-19 protocol, have been resumed with effect from today: Ministry of AYUSH
Odisha's Covid-19 tally crosses 2 lakh-mark with 4,208 new cases; 15 fresh fatalities push death toll to 767, according to PTI.
Pasengers wait at a bus station as city bus services resumed partially after the government eased restrictions imposed as a preventive measure against the Covid-19 coronavirus, in Hyderabad on September 25, 2020. Credit: AFP Photo
SC refuses to entertain plea seeking postponement of upcoming Bihar Assembly polls in view of Covid-19 pandemic - PTI
283 more people, including 19 security personnel and 4 healthcare workers, test positive for Covid-19 in Arunachal Pradesh, pushing tally to 8,416; number of active cases stands at 2,331 - PTI
Jharkhand's Covid-19 tally rises to 76,438 with detection of 1,349 fresh cases, 4 more deaths raise toll to 652; active case count 12,841
Mnuchin, Powell say some $380 billion in unused aid could help US economy
As much as $380 billion from the USCongress' last big coronavirus aid package is unused and could help households and businesses if lawmakers approve, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said on Thursday.
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Bengal Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari tests Covid-19 positive
West Bengal Transport Minister Suvendu Adhikari has tested positive for Covid-19 and is under home isolation, a health official said on Friday.
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According to the Union Health Ministry, active Covid-19casesin country stand at 9,70,116, while 47,56,164 people have recovered.
Singing sexy back: How sparrows adapted to Covid-19 shutdown
As the streets of San Francisco emptied out in the first months of the pandemic, the city's male birds began singing more softly and improving their vocal range, making them "sexier" to females, according to a new study published Thursday.
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Queen Elizabeth II's finances take Covid-19 pandemic hit
Britain's Royal Household on Friday defended taxpayer-funded trips, including a golfing jaunt by the beleaguered Prince Andrew, as it warned of a financial hit stemming from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Covid-19 caseload of Andaman and Nicobar Islands climbs to 3,744 with 32 more people testing positive; number of active cases now 189, according to aHealth official - PTI
Covid-19 vaccine by year-end will be fastest pace for novel pathogen in history: White House
A vaccine for Covid-19 by the end of the year will be the fastest pace for a novel pathogen in history, the White House said on Thursday, asserting that it has been the goal of the administration and it is still on track for that.
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India climbs another historic peak of more than 13 lakh tests. More than 13.80 lakh tests done in the last 24 hours: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India.
Covid-19: Challenges galore for schools to reopen
With more than 53,000 schools in India being single class room units, observing social distancing norms would be the biggest challenge for the government when it decides to reopen the schools in the post Covid-19 scenario.
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India's Covid-19 case tally crosses 58-lakh mark with a spike of 86,052 new cases and 1,141 deaths in last 24 hours.
The total case tally stands at 58,18,571 including 9,70,116 active cases, 47,56,165 cured/discharged/migrated & 92,290 deaths, according to theMinistry of Health & Family Welfare.
‘Indian banking to be among the last to recover’
India’s banking system may be amongst the last to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, global rating agency S&P has said, cautioning it will take another three years for the banks and NBFCs in the country to reach the 2019 levels.
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US vaccine program chief backs stricter rules for emergency use of Covid-19 shot
The scientific head of the USgovernment program designed to speed development of Covid-19 vaccines said on Thursday he supports stricter rules to grant emergency use of new inoculations against the novel coronavirus.
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Covid-19 vaccine by year-end will be fastest pace for novel pathogen in history: WH
A vaccine for Covid-19 by the end of the year will be the fastest pace for a novel pathogen in history, the White House said on Thursday, asserting that it has been the goal of the administration and it is still on track for that.
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A health worker collects a swab sample from a man during the health check-up of residents to test for the coronavirusat a slum area in Hyderabad. Credit: AFP Photo.
Director General (Prisons), Tihar, Sandeep Goel has tested positive for Covid-19, according to Tihar Jail officials, Delhi - ANI
Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singhhas appealed to the farmers to strictly maintain law and order, and adhere to all Covid-19safety protocols, during today’s Bandh against the Agriculture Bills, says Punjab Chief Minister's Office (CMO) - ANI
Mizoram reported 26 new Covid-19cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total cases in the state to 1786, including 1105 discharges. Active cases stand at 681: Department of Information and Public Relations, Government of Mizoram.
Four Bengaluru hospitals in dock over Covid-19 beds
TheBruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has initiated criminal prosecution against four city hospitals under the Disaster Management Act for not reserving 50% beds for Covid-19 patients referred by the government.
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Coronavirus India update: State-wise total number of confirmed cases, deaths on September 25
Total number of confirmed positive cases in India reaches 58,19,240; death toll stands at 92,216 as of September 25.
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Thermal screening of visitors outside Bara Imambara, as the monument reopens after a gap of more than six months owing to coronavirus related lockdown, in Lucknow, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020. Credit: PTI Photo
Novavax starts late-stage Covid-19 vaccine trial in UK
Novavax Inc on Thursday started a late-stage trial of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine in partnership with the UK government's Vaccines Taskforce.
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