The projections are based on reported numbers and are in line with those from some other experts, including PM Modi's advisers. India reported a record 4,14,188 new cases on 7 May.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1.9 crore, while the case fatality rate was recorded at 1.09 per cent, according to Union Health Ministry data.
Patna district has highest number of Covid patients in Bihar, but 2 govt hospitals in the capital city still have vacant beds. Officials said people are vacating even ICU beds.
Dr. Maria Van Kerkhove said the Epi team and WHO lab team has been discussing and circulation information with the WHO virus evolution working group about the B-1617 Covid variant.
In open letter, group of 18 clinicians & public health professionals say studies show plasma therapy holds no benefit for Covid patients, & note govt itself is unconvinced of its efficacy.
When asked about challenges in their constituencies, BJP legislators used to say: ‘Arre, Modi ji hain na.’ But Covid has shaken them out of their comfort zone.
Two years ago, Modi govt unveiled what it called the world’s largest health insurance plan, but it hasn't 'effectively improved' access to health care, according to researchers.
Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.
In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.
Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.
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