National sero survey: Districts deemed ‘zero caseload’ in May had 8.5 lakh cases

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As many as 15 districts having zero-case during the time were studied. COVID-19 in India update: As health experts in India continue to look for a pattern in Coronavirus cases in the country, a national sero surveillance study has pointed out that around 8.56 lakh COVID-19 cases were actually present in May in 233 districts … Read more

Over 64 lakh exposed to COVID-19 by early May! ICMR serosurvey reveals most Indians still susceptible to infection

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Coronavirus India Update: ICMR survey results stressed on the need to continue implementing the context-specific containment measures. (Reuters image) Coronavirus cases in India: More than 64 lakh people in India were exposed to Coronavirus by early May, Indian Council of Medical Research’s (ICMR) nation-wide serosurvey report has revealed. The study, which has been published in the … Read more

ICMR issues fresh Covid-19 testing guidelines, recommends ramping up of ‘testing on demand’

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It also said that all asymptomatic health workers and frontline workers should also be tested. The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has in its latest advisory advised all the state governments to allow Covid-19 “testing on demand” for people who want to get tested for Coronavirus. The advisory named ‘Advisory on Strategy for COVID-19 … Read more

COVID-19: India records highest single-day surge of 76,472 cases; overall tally crosses 34-lakh mark

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Within one month, the number of cases for deadly viral infection has crossed 20-lakh and 30-lakh mark Coronavirus in India: Coronavirus cases in India have been rising significantly now. The country recorded the highest single-day surge of 76,472 cases in the last 24 hours, taking further the overall cases to 34,63,972 as of August 29, … Read more

Coronavirus cases: India witnesses biggest single-day jump; resurgence in Delhi, Kerala, Telangana

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India accounts for close to four times the US’ population. Coronavirus Outbreak: India witnessed the biggest single-day spike of over 75,000 coronavirus cases on Wednesday. This is not just the biggest jump that India has witnessed, but also the highest spike any country has recorded in a single day since the beginning of the outbreak, … Read more

Coronavirus update: More cases of COVID-19 reinfection likely to emerge, warn experts

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Coronavirus COVID-19 update: Experts have advised patients, who have recovered from Coronavirus, to strictly follow anti-epidemic measures.  (Reuters Image) Coronavirus COVID-19 update: More cases of coronavirus reinfection are likely to emerge, experts have warned. So far, cases of COVID-19 reinfection have been detected in Hong Kong, Belgium, and the Netherlands. In India, two medical professionals … Read more

COVID-19 testing to be doubled, says Arvind Kejriwal as cases rise in Delhi

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The chief minister said that the government has issued directions for stringent enforcement of COVID-19 guidelines, adding that everyone should wear face mask and maintain social distancing at public places. (File photo: IE) COVID-19 tests in Delhi will be doubled to 40,000 per day within a week as there has been a marginal increase in … Read more

With surge in COVID-19 cases, Punjab imposes daily night curfew from tomorrow

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Chandigarh: Amid rising coronavirus cases, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Thursday ordered a series of emergency measures, including extension of weekend lockdown, with daily night curfew from 7 pm to 5 am in all 167 cities and towns in the state from August 21. Besides, the CM also ordered a total ban on all … Read more

India records biggest daily jump of 52,123 COVID-19 cases as recoveries cross 10 lakh

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NEW DELHI: The single-day increase of coronavirus cases crossed the 50,000-mark for the first time on Thursday, pushing India’s COVID-19 caseload to 15,83,792, while the recoveries surpassed 10 lakh, according to the Union Health Ministry. The country registered a record increase of 52,123 infections in 24 hours while the death-toll climbed to 34,968 with 775 … Read more

India’s Covid-19 fatality rate drops to 2.43% from 3.36% on June 17: Health Ministry

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NEW DELHI: India’s COVID-19 fatality rate has dropped significantly to 2.43 per cent from 3.36 per cent on June 17 due to effective clinical management of coronavirus cases, the Centre said on Tuesday, asserting the country has handled the pandemic “relatively well”. Thirty states and Union Territories have COVID-19 positivity rate lower than that of … Read more