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TopicCovid data

Topic: Covid data

India’s low case fatality rate is good news but infections & deaths are still on the rise

In episode 539 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta delves into Covid data on fatality rates in India and compares it to the rest of the world. There is some good & bad news here.

Overall testing numbers dip sharply to 3.81 lakh, Tamil Nadu & Andhra among highest tests/day

ThePrint’s daily Covid tracker that brings you the numbers that matter — from total cases, tests done and recoveries to positivity rate and deaths.

Bihar’s positivity rate sees sharp drop while Goa, the highest tester, see its number climb

States Tracker — a daily comprehensive look at how much each state is testing for Covid-19, and how fast and widely the infection is spreading.

Blood clots in colder climates could be why India has fewer Covid deaths than West, study says

A study in IJMR by a team at Homi Bhabha National Institute found that Covid cases in colder climates are more likely to develop blood clots, which increases the risk of death.

Tripura records highest infection rate, Bihar is still the worst performer on testing

States Tracker — a daily comprehensive look at how much each state is testing for Covid-19, and how fast and widely the infection is spreading.

Andhra Pradesh records among highest positivity rates in India, UP & Bengal see a dip

States Tracker — a daily comprehensive look at how much each state is testing for Covid-19, and how fast and widely the infection is spreading.

Delhi now has lowest Rt value, Maharashtra positivity rate still highest, but sees slight dip

States Tracker — a daily comprehensive look at how much each state is testing for Covid-19, and how fast and widely the infection is spreading.

India’s R value remains steady at 1.17, active cases may cross 10 lakh by 15 August

Last week, the R value had climbed to 1.17 from 1.11 and on 7 July it had increased to 1.19 from 1.11 in late June.

India’s positivity rate decreases but infection rate stays steady at 1.17

States Tracker — a daily comprehensive look at how much each state is testing for Covid-19, and how fast and widely the infection is spreading.

Bihar conducts least tests per million, Maharashtra retains highest infection rate

States Tracker — a daily comprehensive look at how much each state is testing for Covid-19, and how fast and widely the infection is spreading.

On Camera

Indian Left is obsessed with Latin America. Rahul Gandhi’s visit not surprising

If you are a trained ‘intellectual’ from JNU, Jadavpur, as well as TISS, then Latin America, its intellectual contributions, and its centrality in the worldwide fight against ugly capitalism are not to be downplayed.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.