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Wednesday, May 22, 2024
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Topic: Health Ministry

India records 15,968 new Covid-19 cases, total active cases at 1,83,022

According to the Health Ministry data, the death toll rose to 14,476 on Wednesday.

India sees 1 Covid-19 death per lakh population as opposed to global average of 6.04

The Union health ministry credited timely detection of cases, extensive contact tracing and effective clinical management for the low mortality rate.

India reduced Covid growth rate from 24.3% in pre-lockdown to 3.8% in Unlock 1.0: Govt data

The health ministry data presented during PM-CMs’ meeting showed as of 15 June, there were 15 states contributing to 94% of the country's total Covid case load. 

India’s Covid death toll goes up by 2,000, over 10,000 new cases registered

The country registered over 10,000 coronavirus cases for the sixth day in a row. The total number of cases rose to 3,54,065 and death toll has reached 11,903.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain tests negative for Covid-19

Doctors at RGSSH Tuesday said Satyendar Jain's condition is stable after he was admitted Monday night due to high-grade fever and sudden drop in oxygen level.

Health ministry revises stance on HCQ for Covid treatment, allows remdesivir for emergency use

In a new set of protocols, the ministry backtracked from its earlier stance and recommended HCQ in the early course of the disease but not in severe cases.

Coronavirus cases in India cross 3 lakh-mark

Ten days after recording two lakh Covid-19 cases, India crossed the three lakh-mark Saturday with 11,458 new infections and 386 more deaths.

India registers over 10,000 new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours for the first time

The total number of Covid cases in India rose to 2,97,535, while the death toll climbed to 8,498, according to the Union Health Ministry.

Don’t deny treatment to CGHS beneficiaries, Modi govt tells hospitals, warns of action

In a letter to empanelled healthcare organisations, govt has cited complaints from beneficiaries about problems faced getting treatment amid Covid pandemic.

India’s Covid recoveries continue to outnumber active infections for a second day

The number of active cases stands at 1,37,448 while 1,41,028 people have recovered. The death toll due to coronavirus has risen to 8,102.

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