India saw more COVID recoveries than confirmed cases in last 45 days: Govt
News | Nov 17, 2020, 07:14 PM ISTIn the last 45 days, the total number of COVID-19 recovered cases has increased and the number of active cases has decreased in the country.
In the last 45 days, the total number of COVID-19 recovered cases has increased and the number of active cases has decreased in the country.
During press conference held on October 27, Secretary of Health Ministry, Rajesh Bhushan said, "78 per cent of active cases are present in 10 states and UTs.
On October 20, Union Health Ministry informed that six states including Maharashtra, Kerala, West Bengal account for 64% of the country's total active COVID-19 cases.
Union Health Ministry on October 20, informed that the country has largest COVID-19 recovered cases in the world.
Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan briefed the media on October 06 over the COVID-19 situation of the country.
Coronavirus cases continue to mount in the country as 94,372 fresh infections were added to the 2nd highest COVID-19 tally in the world on September 13.
Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan during the Health Ministry briefing on September 08 informed about the contribution of states to the COVID-19 statistics.
NITI Aayog member Dr. VK Paul during the Health Ministry briefing said that the vaccine developed by Russia has been under consideration of the country.
Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan informed that the case fatality rate in the country is continuously declining.
Health Ministry advised people to wear face mask while exercising in groups. "If people are cycling or running or jogging in groups, then they must wear masks and follow social distancing
Health Ministry held press conference in New Delhi on September 03 on the current situation of COVID-19 in the country.
Recovery rate of Nepal's COVID-19 infected patients stood at around 56 percent in an early fortnight of August, while towards the end of the month, it has dipped down to 54, increasing worries and panic for health workers and government.
Health Ministry Secretary Rajesh Bhushan in a press conference over COVID-19 situation in India on August 11 announced that the COIVD-19 fatality rate has fallen below 2 percent.
Nepal government allocated hospitals in Kathmandu valley are now running short of beds for COVID-19 patients, along with life-saving ventilators which stand low in number.
The Health Ministry on community transmission has stated that in 80% of new cases, source of infection and close contacts can be traced within 72 hours.
The Ministry of Health said that herd immunity in a country of the size and population of India can't be a strategic option.
Number of COVID-19 deaths per million population in India continues to be among the lowest in the world.
Indian Council of Medical Research, DG Balram Bhargava informed that there might be a possibility that COVID-19 might have some airborne transmission.
Health Ministry OSD, Rajesh Bhushan on COVID-19 cases said that 86% of the total cases are confined to 10 states.
The Union Health Ministry informed that COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 39.62% in the country today.
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