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LIVE Updates | Coronavirus Outbreak: 30 lakh new cases of COVID in 7 days worldwide, 10 thousand deaths - Reports
Corona Virus BF.7 Outbreak, COVID Cases Surge in China, Coronavirus In India LIVE Updates: The recent surge of Covid-19 infections in China has triggered warnings across the world. This comes after the country began dismantling its zero-Covid policy earlier this month, which involved mass testing and strictly targeted lockdowns. The surge in cases of Covid-19 in several parts of the world, especially China, has left India anxious. Experts say that while India has better herd immunity as compared to China, it needs to follow Covid protocols like wearing masks.
Highlights
- Government of India asked the concerned departments and officials to remain on alert mode.
- Necessary instructions have already been issued to the authorities for proper health arrangements in the hospitals.
- Along with this, new guidelines have also been issued for passengers coming from abroad.
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Coronavirus Outbreak: COVID-19 infection cases increases worldwide
In the last 7 days, the number of people infected with the corona virus has increased significantly worldwide. During this period, about 3 million new infected have been found in different countries of the world. On the other hand, about 10 thousand people have also lost their lives.
Manufacturing in China drops to a three-year low due to Covid surge
The media reported that the coronavirus pandemic has greatly impacted manufacturing in China, causing it to reach its worst level in almost three years in December. According to South China Morning Post, citing data from the National Bureau of Statistics, the manufacturing purchasing managers' index dropped to 47 in December, the lowest it has been since a reading of 35.7 in February 2020.
Covid scare: Half of the arrivals from China test positive at Milan airport in Italy
Covid spread LIVE updates: Italy has reinstated mandatory COVID-19 testing for airline passengers arriving from China, according to The Guardian. This decision comes in response to an increase in infection rates in China. Over 50% of individuals screened upon arrival at Milan's Malpensa Airport tested positive for the virus, leading the Lombardy region to require a negative test result for entry from China, as per reports.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expresses concern over Covid situation in China
Covid in China LIVE updates: The director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed concern about the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in China after restrictions were lifted. Tedros stated that the WHO will continue to offer support for clinical care and assist in protecting China's healthcare system. He also encouraged China to monitor the virus and prioritize vaccination for high-risk individuals.
Coronavirus Outbreak: A new variant of concern emerge in China? Experts say THIS
As the coronavirus sweeps through China after it abandoned its zero-Covid policy, there are fears that a new variant of concern could emerge. But despite China’s low immunity and 1.4 billion population, some health experts believe a more severe version of the virus is unlikely to appear – though they say it is critical to stay vigilant and closely monitor the situation. According to Chen Xi, a global health expert at Yale University, the major Covid-19 outbreak that is ripping through China could have unpredictable effects on the virus.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Japan eases Hong Kong flight curbs, adds 3 more airports for arrivals
Japan on Thursday eased flight curbs on Hong Kong to allow travellers from the city who have not been to mainland China in the week before their departure to land at three more airports in the country on top of an earlier four. Flights from Hong Kong and Macau can still arrive at New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido, Fukuoka Airport and Naha Airport in Okinawa after restrictions come into force on Friday. Japanese authorities on Tuesday announced the limits on flights from Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau, allowing arrivals only at Narita and Haneda airports in Tokyo, Kansai International airport in Osaka and Chubu airport in Nagoya. They also asked airlines not to increase the number of flights.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Italy makes THIS compulsory after 50% of passengers on two flights from China tests COVID positive
Italy has made coronavirus testing compulsory for flights from China. The decision comes after more than 50% of passengers on two flights from Beijing to Milan tested positive for the virus. India and Japan have already started RT-PCR testing at airports for passengers from China, while the United States has made testing compulsory for Chinese travellers. The United States is the fifth country in the world to do so.
Coronavirus Outbreak: No changes to rules regarding travellers from China, says Australia
Australia is making no changes to its rules around allowing travellers from China into the country, despite measures by some countries to require mandatory COVID-19 tests. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, "There is no change in the travel advice at this point in time but we are continuing to monitor the situation, as we continue to monitor the impact of COVID here in Australia as well as around the world."
Coronavirus Outbreak China: Jokhang Temple in Lhasa reopened to the public amid COVID-19 scare
The Jokhang Temple in Lhasa, reopened to the public on Tuesday after being closed for more than four months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of regular religious practice, hundreds of Tibetan pilgrims walked clockwise around ancient Barkhor Street, a scenic spot in Lhasa, and around the Jokhang Temple. At the left side of the main entrance of the temple, pilgrims and visitors lined up to visit on Wednesday morning. They were reminded by workers to wear face masks.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Hong Kong asks Japan to withdraw airport curb
Hong Kong's government has asked Japan to withdraw a COVID-19 restriction that requires passenger flights from the financial hub to land at only four designated Japanese airports, saying the decision will impact about 60,000 passengers. Japan, which is a top travel destination for Hong Kong people, said it would limit flights from Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China to Tokyo's two airports, plus Osaka and Nagoya from Friday. The decision comes during a peak travel season and ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday which begins Jan. 22.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Tough COVID guidelines for Chinese travellers around the world
Several places around the world have imposed curbs on travellers from China amid a COVID-19 surge after Beijing relaxed strict "zero-COVID" measures. They cite a lack of information from China on variants and are concerned about a wave of infections.
List of rules for travellers from China:
INDIA: Our country has mandated a COVID-19 negative test report for travellers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand, the health minister said. Passengers from those countries will be put under quarantine if they showed symptoms of COVID-19 or tested positive.
JAPAN: This country will require a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival for travellers from mainland China. Those who test positive will be required to quarantine for seven days. New border measures for China will go into effect at midnight on Dec. 30. The government will also limit requests from airlines to increase flights to China. Hong Kong's government has asked Japan to withdraw a restriction that requires passenger flights from the financial hub to land at four designated Japanese airports, saying the decision will affect about 60,000 passengers.
UNITED STATES: The U.S. will impose mandatory COVID-19 tests on travelers from China beginning on Jan. 5. All air passengers 2 and older will require a negative result from a test no more than two days before departure from China, Hong Kong or Macau. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also said Americans should also reconsider travel to China, Hong Kong and Macau.
ITALY: The country has ordered COVID-19 antigen swabs and virus sequencing for all travellers coming from China. Milan's main airport, Malpensa, had already started testing passengers arriving from Beijing and Shanghai.
TAIWAN: Taiwan's Central Epidemic Command Centre said all passengers arriving on direct flights from China, as well as by boat at two offshore islands, will have to take PCR tests upon arrival. Taiwan will test arrivals from China for COVID-19 starting Jan. 1.
Source: Reuters
Coronavirus Outbreak: Pakistan on high alert, takes THIS step amid COVID rise in China
Seeing the devastation caused by Corona in China, the government of Pakistan has also come on alert. The Pakistani Health Authority said on Wednesday that in view of the threat of Corona's BF.7 Omicron variant, a surveillance system has been started at the entry points to monitor passengers coming to Pakistan. Not only this, ICUs have been put on active mode in hospitals. Hospitals have been asked to supply medicine.
Uruguay detects presence of new Omicron subvariants
Uruguay's Public Health Ministry has said that experts had detected the presence of two new Omicron subvariants in the country, amid a wave of new Covid-19 cases. The Epidemiology Division of the Public Health Laboratory Department "has recently detected the low-frequency presence of two new Omicron subvariants: XBB.1 and DL.1," the Ministry added on Wednesday in a statement. The predominant variant globally continues to be Omicron and viruses change over time, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, according to the statement as quoted by Xinhua news agency report.
Uruguay detects presence of new Omicron subvariants
Uruguay's Public Health Ministry has said that experts had detected the presence of two new Omicron subvariants in the country, amid a wave of new Covid-19 cases. The Epidemiology Division of the Public Health Laboratory Department "has recently detected the low-frequency presence of two new Omicron subvariants: XBB.1 and DL.1," the Ministry added on Wednesday in a statement. The predominant variant globally continues to be Omicron and viruses change over time, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, according to the statement as quoted by Xinhua news agency report.
US makes COVID-19 testing mandatory for travellers from China
The US announced new COVID-19 testing requirements on Wednesday for all travellers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections. The increase in cases across China follows the rollback of the nation's strict anti-virus controls. China's "zero COVID" policies had kept China's infection rate low but fuelled public frustration and crushed economic growth.
Coronavirus Outbreak: China will be hit by three waves of COVID-19 this winter, warns expert
Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said the country will be hit by three waves of COVID-19 this winter, with the first centering on urban areas until the middle of next month. The second wave will be triggered by increased movement during the Spring Festival from late January to mid-February, while the third, from late February to mid-March, will be linked to migrant employees returning to their workplaces.
Coronavirus Outbreak China: Focus now on vulnerable groups and patients in serious condition
The shift of focus in China's COVID-19 containment strategy signals a new dawn in the battle against the virus, according to officials and experts. The nation has switched from prompt and precise containment of domestic outbreaks of the disease to shielding the most vulnerable groups and dedicating all-out efforts to treating patients in serious condition.
Coronavirus Outbreak: US considers restrictions on Chinese arrivals
The US is considering imposing new Covid restrictions on Chinese arrivals, after Beijing announced it would reopen its borders next month. American officials say this is due to a lack of transparency surrounding the virus in China, as cases surge. Japan, Malaysia and Taiwan - worried at importing Covid cases - have already outlined tighter measures for Chinese travellers, including negative tests.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Taiwan to test arrivals from China for COVID from Jan 1
Taiwan will test arrivals from China for COVID-19 from Jan. 1 in response to a surge in cases there, the government said on Wednesday, joining other countries in stepping up controls on people coming from China. The government will conduct virus sequencing for those who arrive from China and test positive to track new variants of the coronavirus, it said in a statement. However, the measures, which will run until the end of January, do not include those arriving from Hong Kong or Macau.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Conditions worsen in Chinese hospitals
China reported three new COVID-related deaths for Tuesday, up from one for Monday- numbers that are inconsistent with the experience of the current scenario there. Chinese hospitals were under intense pressure on Wednesday because of a surge of COVID-19 infections. There were long queues inside and outside the hospital’s emergency department on Tuesday evening. Most of those arriving in ambulances were given oxygen to help with their breathing. The hospital has no stocks of COVID-specific medicine and can only provide drugs for symptoms such as coughing.
Coronavirus Outbreak Japan: Many govt offices mark last business day of 2022 amid COVID surge
Japan's government offices and many companies marked their final business day of 2022 on Wednesday, with public health centers declaring a "desperate situation" amid an eighth wave of coronavirus infections. Japan on Wednesday reported 216,209 new coronavirus cases, up 13,356 from Tuesday. Tokyo reported 20,243 new cases, down 1,820 from Tuesday. The number of infected people hospitalized with severe symptoms in Tokyo was 49, down three from Tuesday, health officials said. The nationwide figure was 577, down five from Tuesday. The number of coronavirus-related deaths reported nationwide was a record high 415.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Japan restricts Hong Kong flights
Japan announced that from this Friday (December 30), passenger flights from Hong Kong will only be able to use the four airports in Narita, Haneda, Kansai and Central Nagoya for the time being. Airlines are also not allowed to increase flights from Hong Kong to Japanese airports.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Japan records highest-ever single day Covid deaths count today
Japan on Wednesday recorded 415 Covid-19 deaths, the highest-ever count for a single day, health ministry data showed. The country counted 216,219 newly confirmed coronavirus cases on Wednesday, up 4% from a week earlier, the data also showed, approaching the record high of some 260,000 a day in August. In the past seven days, Japan had the world's largest confirmed Covid-19 infections and the second-most deaths after the United States, according to a tally by the World Health Organization.
Coronavirus Outbreak China: Huge shortage of medicines like Paracetamol and Ibuprofen
The sudden abandonment of China’s zero-Covid policy has caught many off guard and unprepared for the surge in demand for common fever and pain treatments. The Chinese authorities say they have taken measures to increase manufacturing capacity, but it will take time. Paracetamol, ibuprofen and other pain relief medications are the most sought-after items, along with vitamins and rapid antigen test kits.
Coronavirus Outbreak: No freebies for non-residents, priority healthcare access for Hongkongers
According to Chinese media, Hong Kong authorities had procured sufficient vaccine stock, adding the bivalent jabs by BioNTech and its toddler version were in greater demand than first-generation doses. Non-Hong Kong residents will have to stay at least 30 days to be eligible for booster shots. China has decided not to allow non-residents who are staying for a short period of time to get jabbed for free. Hong Kong residents will have priority access to the city’s healthcare system, while non-residents will be charged for emergency ward services in public hospitals.
Coronavirus Outbreak: China drops mandatory vaccine pass checks at theme parks and museums
From January 8, all incoming travellers to mainland China are only required to present a negative PCR test or Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) conducted within 48 or 24 hours respectively, within 48 hours, without undergoing any quarantine or post-arrival test. Infected individuals will still be required to undergo a five-day isolation and can only be released after showing negative results on rapid antigen tests (RAT) on the fourth and fifth days. The current 12-person ban on public gatherings will be scrapped. Chinese authorities also dropped mandatory vaccine pass checks at certain venues, including theme parks and museums.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Hong Kong takes most dramatic steps amid COVID surge in China
Hong Kong has taken the most dramatic steps to drop almost all Covid-19 measures from Thursday, including axing mandatory polymerase chain reaction (PCR) Covid-19 tests for inbound travellers, the vaccine pass scheme and quarantine requirements for close contacts following similar action by mainland China. The mask mandate, however, will stay in place, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Wednesday.
Coronavirus Outbreak: China set to cancel all social distance measures and vaccine passports from tomorrow
Xi Jinping's Chinese govt are set to cancel the vaccine pass, and more targeted measures will be taken, especially to promote the vaccination of the elderly and the young. They also canceled all mandatory nucleic acid tests for entry. People arriving from overseas, the Mainland, Macau, and Taiwan no longer need to undergo mandatory nucleic acid tests after arriving in Hong Kong or on the day of arrival. There will be no social distance measures, such as gathering restrictions, 1.5-meter table distance, etc., from tomorrow. There will only be 'maintain the mask order'.
Coronavirus In Delhi: 16 new Covid cases registered in the last 24 hours
According to the data released by the Delhi Health Department, 16 new Covid cases have been registered in the last 24 hours with a positivity rate of 0.44 percent. Now the total active cases in Delhi has increased to 39. In the last 24 hours, three Covid patients have defeated Corona, due to which the total number of people recovering has increased to 1,98,0615. At the same time, the situation of Corona in the country has not deteriorated at the moment. On the previous day, also less than 200 cases were registered.
Coronavirus In India: 13 foreigners taken directly from Delhi airport to the hospital
A random investigation is being done continuously at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) amid the Covid-19 surge in China. 13 passengers from the airport were brought to Safdarjung Hospital on suspicion of being infected with Coronavirus today. All these passengers were isolated after thermal screening and their samples were sent for examination. Sources said that all the passengers were from different countries. A hospital official said that they are suspected of having asymptomatic corona.
Nasal Dose: Needle-free vaccine protects from any virus that ATTACKS the respiratory system, says Expert
According to National Technical Group on Immunization (NTAGI) chief NK Arora, this vaccine will be successful in building immunity in the body not only against Covid but also against any virus that attacks the respiratory system. Anyone above 18 years of age can get this vaccine. But this vaccine is for those who have not yet received the booster vaccine. There are no other side effects of this vaccine other than nasal congestion for some time after receiving this vaccine.
BEWARE! Covid nasal vaccine is not for everyone, expert says THIS
Those who have already taken the booster vaccine cannot take Bharat Biotech's nasal covid vaccine Incovacc. National Technical Group on Immunization (NTAGI) chief NK Arora told the media, "The nasal covid vaccine can be taken as the first booster vaccine. If someone has already received a booster vaccine, they will not be given the nasal covid vaccine. This vaccine is for those who have not yet received the booster vaccine. Anyone booking nasal vaccination for the fourth time on Co-Win portal will not be accepted."
Coronavirus Outbreak: India reports 188 new cases of COVID infections
Amid growing concerns over rising Covid-19 cases in China, India on Wednesday reported a rise in active cases of coronavirus to 3,468, according to the latest Union Health Ministry data. With 188 new cases of coronavirus infections, the Covid tally has been recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,77,647). The death toll stands at 5,30,696, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.14 per cent, while the weekly positivity was pegged at 0.18 per cent, the ministry said. It said 1,34,995 tests for the detection of Covid have been conducted in the last 24 hours.
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Coronavirus Outbreak: 25 crore people become corona positive in China in last 20 days - Reports
According to all the media reports, 25 crore people have become corona positive in China in the last 20 days. However, Zee News English does not confirm these claims. On the one hand, there has been huge devastation in China, while on the other hand, China has decided to give relaxation of the Corona rules from 8th January. According to the new rule, passengers coming from abroad will be exempted from quarantine.
Coronavirus Outbreak China: Dead bodies kept tied in underground parking lots, garage temporarily converted into a morgue -WATCH
Corona cases are continuously increasing in China. In many places, it was also seen that dead bodies were kept tied in underground parking lots. The second video shared by Twitter user Jennifer Zeng told of Anshan City, Liaoning Province. Jennifer wrote in its caption, "They all say [this] doesn't kill people, see how many have died. Full of people. Mortuaries are all full. The underground garage was temporarily converted into a morgue. See how many. I am not exaggerating."
Note: Although Zee News English has not verified the Video.
Coronavirus Outbreak: India Logged news active covid cases
According to data updated on Wednesday by the Union Health Ministry, 188 new coronavirus infections were reported in India, and the number of active cases rose to 3,468.
Coronavirus Updates: China hospitals 'very busy' as covid spreads
This month, China started to dismantle the tightest COVID programme in the world, which included lockdowns and thorough testing. This sudden change in policy has left China's shattered economy on track for a full reopening next year.
Coronavirus Outbreak China: Dead bodies kept tied with polythene in a hospital in Shanghai- WATCH
Once again, Corona is creating an outcry in China. Corona cases are continuously increasing there. The biggest reason for the devastation here is the BF.7 variant of Corona, which is considered very dangerous. In the videos that are surfacing on social media, it is visible that the hospitals are full of dead bodies. In many places, it was also seen that dead bodies were kept tied in underground parking lots. China is grappling with a lack of doctors, hospitals and medical facilities. There are long queues outside the crematoriums and numbers are not available for the last rites of deadbodies. The government is taking these dead bodies to the crematorium by filling them into containers. Twitter user Jennifer Zeng has shared some videos of China on her Twitter handle, which are quite intimidating. It is seen in a video that dead bodies are kept tied with polythene in a hospital in Shanghai.
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Note: Although Zee News English has not verified the video.
Coronavirus In India: In view of the rapidly increasing cases of Omicron's BF.7 variant in China, the concern of the people in India has also increased a lot. People are afraid of increasing corona cases and getting locked down again. However, experts say that Indians will not face the threat of this variant. For more updates follow this LINK
Coronavirus In India: Nasal Vaccine will be available from the fourth week of January
Nasal Vaccine is not being installed yet, although approval has been received from the government to list it on the Co-win portal. In a few days, this vaccine will be available on the Covin platform and it can be booked. It is being told that the vaccine is likely to reach private centers by next week and the nasal vaccine will be available from the fourth week of January.
Coronavirus In India: Nasal vaccine price disclosed- Check the cost of needle-free COVID dose
In view of the increasing infection of corona virus (Coroanvirus) in many countries around the world including China, the Government of India has come on alert mode and instructed people to be vigilant. In order to fight the Covid-19 epidemic, the government has included Bharat Biotech's nasal vaccine as a booster dose in the vaccination program. Along with this, the government has also fixed its prices. Bharat Biotech's Nasal Vaccine (Bharat Biotech Nasal Vaccine) will cost Rs 800 + 5 percent GST. However, hospitals can add their own charges to this. It is being told that the government has fixed the price of the nasal vaccine and approved it as a booster dose. At the same time, the price of the vaccine has been fixed at Rs 325 at government centres, although at present this vaccine will be available only at private centres. The company wanted to keep the price of this vaccine at Rs 1200 at private centres. The scientific name of this vaccine is BBV154 and Bharat Biotech has named it iNCOVACC.
Teachers of government schools will not be posted on Covid duty at Delhi airport
The District Disaster Management Authority in Delhi has withdrawn its order to deploy government school teachers on Covid duty at Delhi airport from December 31 to January 15. The authority says that if needed, civil defense personnel/staff will be deployed at the airport.
Coronavirus In India: TN State Health Minister reaches Rajiv Gandhi Hospital to review mock drill
Tamil Nadu Health Minister M.A. Subramaniam visited the Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital in Chennai to review the Covid mock drill. Today, a mock drill is going on in hospitals across the country to take stock of the preparations for Corona.
Coronavirus In India: Mock drill in hospitals of UP & Jammu and Kashmir
In Uttar Pradesh, Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak conducted a mock drill on Covid-19 at Balrampur Hospital in Lucknow and inspected the management. On the other hand, a mock drill has been organized at MCS (MCH) Hospital in Gandhinagar, Jammu and Kashmir regarding the preparedness of Covid. During this, all the health officials reviewed all the preparations.
Coronavirus In India: Mock drill on Covid at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad
A mock drill was conducted regarding Covid at Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana. Medical Education Director Ramesh Reddy said that the purpose of this mock drill is to know whether whatever arrangements we have are correct or not. This mock drill is being done in all the hospitals.
Coronavirus In India: 157 new cases of corona in the country in last 24 hours
Today, on December 27, 157 new cases of corona have been reported in the country in the last 24 hours. According to the data released by the Union Health Ministry, there are 3421 active cases of infection in the country. Today the cases are less than the previous day. On 26 December, 196 new cases were registered.
Covid In India: 'Mock Drill' updates
India conducted a 'mock drill' today to check the preparedness of hospitals to deal with any surge in COVID-19 cases. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday that health ministers of all states will participate at their level in the 'mock drill' to be organized in all Covid hospitals across the country as a precautionary measure amid the increase in infection cases in China and other countries. However, experts say that India need not worry too much about the BF.7 subtype as many people have developed immunity against the virus.
Coronavirus In India: RTPCR and Repeat Antigen test begins at Gorakhpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh
After a person who recently returned from China tested positive in Uttar Pradesh, state Health Minister Brajesh Pathak on Monday appealed to those who had recently returned from foreign travel to stay at home till they do not get Covid-19 investigated. Special arrangements have been made for the RTPCR and Repeat Antigen test at Gorakhpur railway station in Uttar Pradesh. RTPCR and antigen tests are being done there.
Coronavirus In India: Arvind Kejriwal's govt approves THIS huge budget for hospitals
The Delhi government has approved a budget of Rs 104 crore for hospitals to purchase generic medicines as part of preparedness to deal with emergency situations. In a review meeting, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia directed the heads of government hospitals to share details of beds, ventilators, ICUs, human resources, oxygen plants and medical equipment with the health department by evening. During the second wave of Covid last year, there was a shortage of oxygen in many hospitals in the country.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Union Health min Mandaviya statement
To make sure there isn't Covid surge in country, PM Modi has asked us to be careful. Govt is also preparing, if at all covid cases increase. Today mock drills are conducted across covid hospitals in the country to make sure people get proper treatment: Union Health min Mandaviya
Coronavirus Outbreak: Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to ascertain Covid preparedness
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will be present at the state-run LNJP Hospital during the mock drill to ascertain Covid preparedness of the facility, official sources said.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Covid mock drill begins
Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya visits Safdarjung Hospital to review Covid Mock drill.
Corona Outbreak: Kerala cases
83% of cases and 38% of cases in December are from Kerala.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Covid test compulsory for travellers
The National Health Commission announced on Monday that travellers entering China will simply need to have negative Covid test results within 48 hours of departure. Comparatively, the current isolation requirement is eight days, with five days spent in a designated quarantine hotel or central facility and three days spent at home.
Coronavirus Outbreak: China to cancel quarantine from THIS DATE
China will no longer require international travellers to undergo quarantine beginning on January 8, 2023, according to the National Health Commission
Corona Outbreak: China to end the quarantine
After three years of self-imposed global isolation under the Covid Zero policy, which devastated the economy and stoked long-standing public unrest, China will no longer require inbound travellers to undergo quarantine as of January 8. This will put the nation on track to finally leave this period of isolation.
Corona Outbreak: Japan require COVID test
Due to the virus's rapid spread in the nation, Japan will require a negative COVID-19 test from visitors from China upon arrival, according to Tuesday's report by Japan's FNN. According to FNN, the government intends to introduce the bill as soon as this week.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Hyderabad-based Hetero Group
The WHO's prequalification of medicines program has been awarded to Hyderabad-based Hetero Group for its generic version of the oral Covid treatment, Nirmatrelvir, which is used in combination with Ritonavir in Pfizer's oral medication, Paxlovid, at a time when cases of the disease are on the rise in several countries.
Corona Outbreak: Mock drill to be held today
In addition, cautious authorities encouraged the use of masks, with Karnataka making them mandatory in schools, colleges, and other locations where large crowds congregate for New Year's celebrations. On Tuesday, India will conduct a mock drill to assess the readiness of healthcare facilities to handle any spike in Covid-19 cases.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Corona sub-variant
Mumbai's city body announced on Monday that it was preparing for the possibility of an increase in Covid-19 cases by setting up special wards, refilling medical supplies, and upgrading oxygen facilities. A rise in cases is being observed in countries like China, Japan, and the United States of America, and it is thought that BF.7, a subvariant of Omicron, is to blame.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Bars, restaurants and pubs, new year celebrations to end at 1 am in Karnataka
Two doses of the COVID vaccine are required in Karnataka, where bars, restaurants, and pubs will only be open during the New Year's celebrations, which must stop by 1 am on January 1st, and only to the extent of their seating capacity.
Covid outbreak: Mumbai death toll
As per media reports, Five Covid-19 cases were registered in Mumbai on Monday, bringing the total to 11,55,098, while the number of fatalities remained at 19,746, said civic official.
Corona Outbreak: Delhi hospitals to conduct mock drill today
Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia announced on Monday that hospitals all around Delhi will conduct simulated drills on December 27 to evaluate their readiness, including the availability of beds and manpower, to handle any spike in the number of Covid-19 cases. On Monday, the Center released an alert to that effect in response to an increase of Covid-19 instances in various nations.
Covid-19 Live Updates
Mumbai on Monday reported five Covid-19 cases, which took the tally to 11,55,098, while the death toll remained unchanged at 19,746, a civic official said.
Covid-19 live updates: Delhi logs 7 fresh Covid-19 cases, positivity rate 0.39 percent
Delhi logged seven fresh Covid-19 cases on Monday with a positivity rate of 0.39 percent, according to data shared by the city health department. With the fresh cases, the national capital's Covid-19 tally has risen to 2,007,159. The death toll remained unchanged at 26,521, the data showed. The fresh cases came out of 1,800 tests conducted the previous day, the health department bulletin stated.
Covid-19 Live Updates: Mumbai reports five Covid-19 cases, active tally at 49
Mumbai today reported five Covid-19 cases, which took the tally to 11,55,098, while the death toll remained unchanged at 19,746, a civic official said. The recovery count increased by six in the last 24 hours and reached 11,35,303, leaving the metropolis with 49 active cases, he said. As per Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation data, the recovery rate was 98.3 percent and the caseload doubling time was 1,09,165 days.
Covid-19 Live Updates: No need to panic but wear masks in public places says Rajasthan CM Gehlot
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday said the people of Rajasthan need not panic but they should wear masks in public places. Speaking at a Covid review meeting at his residence, he said face masks also protect against other diseases like TB.
Covid- 19 Live Updates: Women more likely than men to develop long Covid
Many studies and anecdotal evidence suggest that women are more likely than men to develop long COVID, reports AP citing a study.
Covid-19 Live Updates:
After five foreigners were found Corona positive in Bodh Gaya, the district administration has directed the officials of the Dalai Lama trust to make Covid test mandatory for those who want to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader during the Kaal Chakra Puja.
Covid-19 Live Updates:
Random Covid-19 testing has started at various airports across the country.
Covid-19 Live Updates
Four foreigners test positive at Bodh Gaya. Two are from Mayanmar and two from Bangkok.
Covid-19 Live Updates
Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya holds a virtual meeting with Indian Medical Association regarding Covid 19 situation and preparedness. He tweeted, 'Today, interacted with about 100 public health experts and clinicians from across the country regarding Covid-19 management.'
Covid-19 Live Updates
Today a meeting regarding (Covid) situation was held under CM's leadership. We have 19,535 (Covid) beds, 122, and 27 RTPCR labs, out of which 8 are functional and 12 will be functional soon. Thermal screening will be done at airport, railway stations and other entry points: Jharkhand health minister
COVID-19 Live Updates: Govt teachers to be deployed at Delhi airport from Dec 31 to Jan 15 to ensure Covid behaviour
The Delhi government issued a notice on Monday to deploy government teachers at IGI airport from December 31 to January 15 to ensure that passengers arriving from abroad behave appropriately. Due to winter vacations, schools in Delhi will be closed during this time.
Covid-19 Live Updates: Karnataka: In bars, restaurants and pubs, new year celebrations to end at 1 am
In Karnataka, two doses of covid vaccination is compulsory at bars, restaurants and pubs, which will operate only up to the seating capacity for the New Year, celebrations for which should end by 1 am on January 1, the Karnataka government has mandated.
Covid-19 Live Updates: Mock drill across many health facilities in several states and UTs TOMORROW
Mock drill to be held on Tuesday across a number of health facilities in several states and Union territories to ensure readiness to deal with any eventuality related to COVID-19 following advisory by central government, reports.
Covid-19 Live Updates: Delhi authorities to take stock of arrangements in hospitals starting today
Officials on Monday began physically visiting all government hospitals in Delhi to ascertain their preparedness in view of the surge in Covid cases in some countries, authorities said.
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Amid Covid scare, Karnataka has made masks mandatory for theatres, schools, colleges and New Year celebrations, reported ANI citing state health minister.
Covid-19 Live Updates
Amid Covid scare, Karnataka has made masks mandatory for theatres, schools, colleges and New Year celebrations, reported ANI citing state health minister.
Covid-19 Live Updates: Delhi's Deputy CM Manish Sisodia chairs high-level Covid review meet
Delhi's Deputy CM Manish Sisodia held a high-level review meeting to take stock of the preparations in view of Covid scare
Covid-19 Live Updates: West Bengal to hold meeting on state's Covid preparedness
West Bengal Health Department has scheduled a virtual meeting with all hospitals in the State on Monday, to assess their preparedness in tackling Covid 19
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Random COVID-19 testing has started at various airports across the country in the wake of rising cases of #COVID globally,' tweets Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
COVID-19 Live Updates Karnataka: Masks mandatory to enter public places, says Health Minister
Karnataka Health Minister stated on Monday that as a precautionary measure it will be mandatory for people to wear masks while celebrating new year in movie theatres, restaurants, pubs or bars. He also said that masks will be mandatory inside schools and colleges.
Covid 19 Live Updates: 2 passengers detected Covid positive at Kolkata Airport
Officials at Kolkata Airport have reported of detecting 2 passengers Covid positive. One passenger came from Dubai on 24 December while the other came from Malaysia. Officials also mentioned that the samples of both the passengers have been sent for gnome sequencing.
Coronavirus Outbreak: More than 2 lakh cases in a week, huge jump in COVID cases in Britain
The Corona virus is once again being talked about all over the world. At present, everyone's eyes are on China (Covid in China) where exact figures are not available, but if we believe the news received from the sources, millions of people in China are falling prey to Corona every day. Yes, the situation is such that thousands of people are dying here every day. But the worrying thing is that this situation is not only in China but also in Europe, Britain, France, Italy and Germany. For the time being, if we talk only about Britain, there has been a huge jump in the cases of corona in Britain in the past. Actually, there is news that the 5th wave of corona has started in Britain. Let us tell you that the cases of corona have increased so fast in Britain in a week that more than 2 lakh cases are being reported every day. It is believed that the situation may worsen in the coming days and these cases may reach close to 4 lakhs. Apart from this, many reports related to the corona virus are indicating that if the situation does not improve, then in the coming days, the condition of Britain may become similar to that of China.
Covid 19 Live Updates: Packed ICUs, crowded crematoriums: Covid roils Chinese towns
As China grapples with its first-ever nationalCovid-19 wave, emergency wards in small cities and towns southwest of Beijing are overwhelmed. Emergency rooms are turning away ambulances, relatives of sick people are searching for open beds, and patients are slumped on benches in hospital corridors and lying on floors for a lack of beds.
How is Uttar Pradesh preparing to fight Covid-19? Deputy CM gives instructions before 'Mock Drill'
The health department of UP has been alerted regarding Corona. In view of the danger of the new variant, the treatment system in all the hospitals of the state will be tested on Tuesday. On the instructions of the Central Government, the UP Government has also issued instructions to the administrative and medical officers of all the divisions. Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak have instructed the medical officers of all divisions and districts that on Wednesday at 10:00 am, the arrangements for treatment in hospitals will be tested. Along with this, the response time for the treatment of serious patients will also be checked. During this, doctors and paramedical staff will also rehearse, keeping Covid protocol in mind.
Coronavirus In India: Karnataka govt issues guidelines for New Year celebrations
Corona virus has once again started scaring people. In view of the worsening situation in China, the central government has instructed the states to be alert. After this, the Karnataka government has also been alerted. In the midst of the Corona crisis, the Karnataka government has issued a guideline regarding the celebration of the new year. According to the guidelines issued by the Government of Karnataka, the New Year can be celebrated only till 1 am. Apart from this, now wearing masks has also been made mandatory in many places in the state.
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Coronavirus Outbreak China: 3 times more cases than last year!
China is currently facing such a wave of Coronavirus in China, which no country in the world has seen. It is being told that 3 times more cases are being reported as compared to last year and these cases may also increase in the coming days. But China has decided to throw dust in the eyes of the world and is claiming that Covid is under control in its country.
Coronavirus Outbreak China: Xi Jinping's govt using containers to transport dead bodies!
There are continuous reports of Covid-19 death in many cities including Beijing, the capital of China, but the Chinese government is not ready to accept it. The number of people who died of corona virus in China can be gauged from the fact that the Chinese government is now using containers to transport dead bodies. The situation is so bad that it is not known when the bodies kept in the containers will be cremated.
Coronavirus Outbreak China: 25 crore people infected in 20 days - Reports
The South China Morning Post quoted the leaked document as saying that China's National Health Commission believes that between December 1 and 20, about 25 crores people have been infected in the country. According to this, in just 20 days, about 18 percent of the country's population has been infected with Corona. Experts estimate that in the next 90 days, 60 percent of China and 10 percent of the world's population are expected to be corona infected. If this happens, then in the next three months, about 90 crore people of China will get corona infected. There is also a possibility of lakhs of deaths during this period.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Doctors in China falling sick; 90 crores cases likely to come in 3 months, warn reports
A tsunami of COVID is about to hit China. According to experts, in the coming 3 months, a population of 90 crores will be infected with Corona. On the other hand, the havoc of Corona is so much that with the shortage of beds in the hospital, there is no space left even in the crematorium. At the same time, doctors of the hospital have also started falling ill. According to a report by Bloomberg this week, up to 4 crore cases can be reported in a single day.
Coronavirus In India: 29,818 Covid vaccine doses administered in last 24 hours
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare informed on Monday that the government has so far administered 220.05 crore vaccine doses under the Nationwide Vaccination Drive, of which 29,818 were administered in the last 24 hours.
Coronavirus Outbreak: COVID cases will be at its peak in China in January!
The situation with Corona in China is very bad. A report about Corona in China has predicted that it will be at its peak in January. Its effect will be seen all over the world. The situation in China seems to be getting out of control due to Corona. 1 lakh new corona cases are being seen daily in China. From hospitals to crematoriums, the conditions are bad. The staff have to work despite being ill and are not getting leave.
Coronavirus In India: Jharkhand health department on alert amid COVID cases surge
The rapidly increasing cases of corona in China are once again becoming a matter of concern worldwide. The Government of India has also become alert in view of the situation in China, in this episode, a big meeting of the Health Department is going to be held in Jharkhand today.
Coronavirus In India: Punjab govt increases number of Covid tests in THESE districts
Among the districts of Punjab where the maximum number of Covid tests have been conducted, 906 persons have been tested in Jalandhar, 632 in Ludhiana, 570 in Amritsar, 460 in Tarn Taran and 391 in Hoshiarpur. Apart from this, 262 people were tested for Covid in Pathankot and 289 in Ropar, but in all other districts of Punjab, the number of Covid testing ranges from 105 to 177. Talking about Punjab, a total of 7,85,413 positive patients of Corona have been reported and 7,64,863 patients have recovered.
Coronavirus In India: 45-year-old man from Patiala tests COVID positive
Corona (coronavirus) has knocked again in the country due to which now there is an atmosphere of panic among the people. The Government of India is on alert in view of the rising cases of Corona around the world. Meanwhile, the most shocking news has come out that a 45-year-old man from Patiala who returned from Dubai has been found corona positive. Not only Patiala but also a 30-year-old woman from Badshahpur of Shutrana has been found positive for Corona. However, the corona test of the wife and son of the person who returned from Dubai has come negative.
Coronavirus In India: Unnao man tests COVID positive in UP, State govt on HIGH alert
Health authorities in Uttar Pradesh are on alert as a man travelling to Dubai has tested positive for COVID-19 in Unnao. Before travelling to Dubai, the man— a resident of Koraura village of Hasanganj tehsil area of Unnao, got himself tested and his report turned out to be positive. Officials said that his report will be sent for genome sequencing. Meanwhile, Sub-District Magistrate Ankit Shukla, along with the Health Department team, reached the youth’s house and collected samples from 20 people, including the patient’s family members.
Coronavirus In India: 345 international passengers tested for Covid-19 at Delhi airport, some found infected
Passengers coming from abroad are being randomly tested for Covid at Delhi International Airport. In the investigation of the second day, on Sunday, the test report of some passengers has been found positive. However, it is a matter of relief that out of 345 people tested at Delhi airport, less than half percent (0.5 percent) people got positive results. Random Covid testing is being done at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA).
COVID-19 India: 196 cases in last 24 hours, one death
In the last 24 hours, 196 cases of corona virus have been reported in India. It is a matter of relief that fewer cases have been reported today than the corona cases (221) that came on the previous day. At the same time, one person died of corona in 24 hours.
Coronavirus In India: Mask becomes mandatory in Himachal Pradesh
The fear of Corona (COVID-19) is increasing. In China, Japan, US, South Korea - the number of cases is increasing. The Center is also worried about the Corona situation. The general public has once again been asked to follow all the corona rules, including wearing masks, maintaining social distance. However, people are still not aware of Corona. That is why strict rules have been issued by the administration. Wearing a mask has become mandatory in Himachal Pradesh. The Himachal Pradesh Health Department has informed us that this decision has been taken due to the continuous increase in the number of corona patients around the world.
Coronavirus In India: Goa gears up for New Year celebrations, no Covid-related CURBS till THIS date
If you too want to celebrate the new year by going to Goa but afraid of restrictions due to the increasing fear of Corona, then there is good news for you. In fact, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, after chairing a high-level meeting, said that the Goa government will not impose any restrictions related to Covid-19 till January 2, but will review the situation on January 3. CM Sawant said that people should follow the Covid preventive behavior by themselves. However, as per the instructions of the Centre, a 'mock drill' would be conducted on December 27 to check the preparedness to deal with any possible coronavirus outbreak.
Coronavirus In India: 4 Foreigners found COVID infected in Bihar, 1 missing
In view of the situation, necessary precautions are being taken in our country as well. However, in the meantime, the entry of China's Corona variant has also taken place in the country. After Gujarat and Agra, there has now been an influx of Corona in Bihar's Gaya. RTPCR was done on passengers boarding a flight from Bangkok on December 20 at Gaya airport. This RTPCR report on Corona, out on Sunday, of which three were found corona infected. All three are residents of Bangkok, who have been home isolated in a hotel in Bodh Gaya. At the same time, a foreign tourist from Myanmar was also found corona infected, who left Gaya for Patna and Delhi. His search is on.
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Covid BF.7 Update: Karnataka ministers to discuss new COVID guidelines
The Technical Advisory Committee will meet with the Karnataka Health Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar and the Revenue Minister R. Ashok to examine the new Covid19 rules for the State.
Covid BF.7 Updates: Residents back to work
Commuters in masks crowded subway trains in Beijing and Shanghai on Monday, as China's two largest cities moved closer to living with Covid-19, which has infected millions across the country.
Covid BF.7 Updates: Tamil Nadu to test passengers
Health minister Ma Subramanian said on Sunday that travellers returning to Tamil Nadu from China, the US, Taiwan, Japan, and Hong Kong, even on transit flights (from Singapore, Abu Dhabi, etc.), will be subjected to RT-PCR tests. In addition to those arriving at airports with symptoms like fever, cold, or cough, air travellers from these five nations who arrive via direct flights are already required to take the Covid-19 test.
Covid BF.7 Updates: Baba Ramdev on Corona remedies
Baba Ramdev shares remedies to prevent Covid.
Covid BF.7 variant Updates: Union Health Minister to hold a meeting today
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a meeting via video conferencing with the Indian Medical Association today on Covid19 situation and preparedness: Indian Medical Association
Covid BF.7 Updates: Less international arrivals
The percentage of 345 international arrivals who tested positive for Covid up until Sunday night was less than 0.5%.
Covid BF.7: Doses to run out by the end of January
According to the media reports, 1. 2 lakh doses of Covaxin that are now in the possession of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) are expected to run out by the end of January. The local authority claimed that only 20% of the city's eligible residents had taken the booster dose, but added that it plans to order further doses of Covaxin and Covishield.
Covid BF.7 Updates: India logged new Covid cases
According to data released on Monday by the Union Health Ministry, 196 new coronavirus infections were reported in India, and the number of active cases slightly climbed to 3,428.
Covid BF.7 Variant Updates: Nainital High court announces face masks necessary
The Nainital High Court announced on Monday that only those who are wearing masks will be permitted to enter the courtroom due to concerns over an increase in Covid-19 across the nation.
Covid BF.7 Variant: Covid vaccination stage in Bengal
Covid vaccination rates in Bengal, which had been increasing slowly for a few weeks as they had in the rest of the nation, nearly tripled on Saturday. People are turning back to CVCs as a result of the recent increase in some nations, particularly China, and the recommendations of medical professionals on finishing vaccinations.
Covid BF.7 Variant Updates: Current vaccination stage
Since the current vaccinations are based on the Wuhan or original strain of SARS-CoV-2, an effort is being done to produce vaccines that target the newer variants as India and the rest of the world struggle with the worry of a second Covid spike brought on by the BF.7 sub-variant of the Omicron virus.
Covid BF.7 Updates: Tamil Nadu health minister announced some Covid protocols
State Health Minister Ma Subramanian stated on Sunday, amid an uptick in coronavirus infections abroad, that Tamil Nadu has never announced any relaxation in adhering to COVID-19 proper behaviour and that it is safe to wear a mask in crowded places.
Covid BF.7 Updates: Chhattisgarh updates
According to the media reports, an official, in Chhattisgarh reported one COVID-19 case on Sunday with a positive rate of 0.33 percent, bringing the total to 11,77,749 cases.
Covid BF.7 Updates: Covid protocols to be taken amid rising cases in India
The Covid-19 infection is spreading throughout various nations, therefore Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged people to take precautions against it on Sunday. Modi asked people to follow measures like wearing masks and washing their hands in his final "Mann ki Baat" speech of the year.
Covid BF.7 Updates: Telangana sees rise in booster doses
Within 72 hours of the BF.7 Omicron strain being discovered in India, there has been a 400% increase in preventative vaccinations across Telangana and a nearly eight-fold increase in Odisha. Only 646 recipients of the booster doses had received them in Telangana on December 21, the day before the sub-variant emerged in India.
Covid-19 Live Updates: UP govt gives Rs 10 lakh each to kin of journalists who died of Covid
In a programme held at his residence here on the Good Governance Day, Adityanath said that the manner in which journalists spread awareness and exposed the shortcomings of the system with a positive spirit, even in the middle of a severe pandemic, is commendable.
Covid-19 Live Updates: Some test positive after random Covid test
At the Delhi airport, as many as 455 passengers have been subjected to random coronavirus testing, starting from 10 am on Saturday till 7 pm on Sunday. Out of them, less than half per cent are positive cases, an official at Genestrings Diagnostic Centre said.
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Chhattisgarh on Sunday reported one COVID-19 case at a positivity rate of 0.33 per cent, taking the tally to 11,77,749, an official said.
Covid 19 Live Updates: Christmas Celebrated with Pomp in Meghalaya After 2-year Hiatus Due to Covid
Meghalaya on Sunday celebrated Christmas with religious fervour and philantrophic spirit as the festival was celebrated in a big way after a two-year break due to COVID-19.
Covid 19 Live Updates: Several regions in China face blood shortage amid surge in COVID-19 cases
China is calling on residents to actively donate blood under strict personal protection guidelines as they face a shortage of blood caused by many factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic and prolonged cold weather,
Covid Live Updates: Mumbai reports nine new COVID-19 cases
Mumbai on Sunday recorded nine new coronavirus positive cases, which pushed the city's infection count to 11,55,093, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said. There are now 50 active cases in the metropolis, PTI reported.
Covid 19 Live Updates: At 227, India's daily caseload sees jump for second straight day
India on Sunday saw yet another spike in daily Covid-19 case count after 227 people were found to be infected with the virus in the past 24 hours, the Union health ministry's 8am bulletin said. With this, the cumulative tally of the country stands at 4,46,77,106. The active caseload stands at 3,424, comprising 0.01 per cent of the total tally, the bulletin added. Sunday's fresh cases were 27 more than Saturday.
Existing strain driving China’s covid outbreak, finds global consortium
The Covid-19 outbreak in China is being driven by strains of the virus that have already existed in the world, said a global consortium that’s tracking the pandemic. The consortium said that no signs yet of significant new mutations emerging from China. According to a Bloomberg report, Chinese authorities submitted 25 new genetic samples from Beijing, Inner Mongolia and Guangzhou taken in the past month to GISAID, a database where scientists from around the world share coronavirus sequences as a way to monitor mutations. Tiny changes, which occur naturally as the virus passes from one person to another, have allowed scientists to track how the pathogen has moved in China and provide reassurance about its direction thus far.
Mumbai reports nine new COVID-19 cases; active tally at 50
Mumbai on Sunday recorded nine new coronavirus positive cases, which pushed the city's infection count to 11,55,093, a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) official said. There are now 50 active cases in the metropolis. The death toll remained unchanged at 19,746, while the recovery figure grew to 11,35,297 after three patients recuperated from the infection in the last 24 hours, he said. The average case doubling rate stood at 1,21,294 days, while the recovery rate is 98.3 per cent, the civic body said in a release.
Delhi govt hospitals to be assessed for Covid preparedness starting Monday
'From Monday onwards, we are going to physically assess the situation at the government hospitals with regard to the availability of beds, oxygen cylinders, ventilators etc. These details will be available on a Delhi government portal for public viewing from Tuesday,' official said.
Covid Live Updates: Himachal Pradesh to map tourist inflow in state using drones
Covid 19 Live: China stops publishing daily Covid-19 data amid backlash over inaccurate reporting
China’s National Health Commission will stop publishing daily Covid-19 case numbers, amid questions of its authenticity millions were infected nationwide and the official tally remained strikingly low, Bloomberg reported.
Covid Updates: 110 RT-PCR tests at Delhi IGI on day 1 of random sampling
On the first day of random tests of 2 per cent international arrivals, 110 were tested at Delhi Airport on Saturday, Genestrings Diagnostic Center said. The Center is the official Covid-19 testing facility at IGI.
Covid positive China-returnee isolated at home in Agra: UP official
'A 40-year-old man, who returned from China two days back, has tested positive for COVID-19 following which he has been isolated at his home in Agra, Uttar Pradesh,' said the chief medical officer of UP.
Covid-19 Live Updates: Delhi zoo visitors advised to follow ‘Covid-appropriate behaviour’
For the people visiting Delhi Zoo, while they may not be asked to wear masks strictly but people visiting such public places are being advised to follow “Covid-appropriate behaviour” as preventative measures.
COVID-19 Live Updates
Over 500 passengers were randomly tested yesterday at Delhi’s IGI Airport after India began random testing of international arrivals on Saturday.
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ALERT! No entry for tourists in Taj Mahal without prior testing- Check new guidelines here
Covid-19 Live Updates: Christmas celebrations on its peak
Hundreds thronged churches across Delhi for Christmas festivities on Sunday after two years of muted celebrations in the shadow of the Covid pandemic amid fresh concerns surrounding Covid-19,
Covid Live Updates: China returnee tests positive in Agra
A China returnee tested positive in Agra. The samples have been sent for genome squencing.
COVID-19 Live Updates: Karnataka govt likely to decide on guidelines TOMORROW
The Karnataka government is likely to decide on preventive measures and guidelines to be followed in the coming days, especially for the New Year's celebrations, in light of the spike in Covid-19 infections in several regions of the world and cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 discovered in the nation. The state may choose the rules in a meeting presided over by the ministers of health and disaster management and attended by technical experts.
COVID Fourth Wave Live Updates: International passengers undergo Covid test at Andhra's Gannavapuram Airport
The authorities at the Gannavaram airport in Andhra Pradesh conducted Corona testing for international travellers after becoming aware of the new BF.7 Covid-19 variant.
COVID-19 Live Updates: China's Zhejiang has crossed 1 Million daily Covid cases, expected to double
One million new Covid-19 infections are reported everyday in Zhejiang, a significant industrial province in China close to Shanghai; this figure is projected to quadruple over the coming days. China reported no Covid deaths on the mainland for the five days up until Saturday, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Sunday, despite a record rise in cases across the country.
Covid Live: Delhi authorities to ascertain readiness of govt hospitals on Monday, increase testing
In view of a surge in COVID-19 cases in some countries, officials will physically visit all government hospitals in Delhi and ascertain their preparedness to deal with any eventuality, authorities said on Sunday.
COVID-19 Live Updates: Bihar on alert, says CM Nitish Kumar on Covid situation
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday said that every day almost 45,000-50,000 COVID-19 tests are being conducted in the state.While talking to the media, Kumar said, "We are conducting COVID tests and administering vaccines. Every day almost 45,000-50,000 tests are being conducted.
Covid-19 Live Updates
In view of a surge in COVID-19 cases in some countries, officials will physically visit all government hospitals in Delhi and ascertain their preparedness to deal with any eventuality, authorities said on Sunday.
Agra man who returned from China 2 days ago tests positive for Coronavirus
Covid in India LIVE updates: As per news reports, a young man in Tajnagari, Agra has been infected with the coronavirus. The individual, who is 40 years old and hails from the Shahganj area, returned to Agra from China on the 23rd of December. Upon his return, he underwent a coronavirus test at a private laboratory. On Sunday, the health department was informed that the test results had come back positive, and a rapid response team was immediately dispatched to the individual's residence.
Will India face a massive Covid crisis like China? Experts weigh in
Covid in India LIVE updates: The Covid BF.7 variant has caused widespread infections and is expected to lead to around one million deaths in China. However, this variant may not be as severe in India, where it is believed that herd immunity has been developed. Despite this, it is important for people in India to continue following Covid-appropriate behavior as there is a risk that the BF.7 variant or other variants could infect vaccinated or previously infected individuals. This advice comes from Vinay K Nandicoori, the Director of the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB).
Delhi hospitals ordered to prepare an inventory of beds, ventilators, etc
Covid in India LIVE updates: On Sunday, (December 25) Delhi Health Secretary Amit Singla held a meeting with all district magistrates and instructed them to visit hospitals and make a list of beds and equipment available. The officials will physically check the availability of beds, oxygen cylinders, and ventilators in government hospitals starting Monday, and this information will be made available on a Delhi government website for the public to see on Tuesday.
PM Modi advises public to take precautions during festival season
Covid LIVE updates: In the 96th episode of Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi told the public to celebrate the festive season in full swing but remember to follow precautions. He said, "Enjoy these festivals a lot, but be a little cautious too. If we are careful, then we will also be safe and there will be no hindrance in our enjoyment. With this, once again many best wishes to all of you."
Coronavirus In India: Health Secretary write a letter to the states
In a letter duly signed by Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan on December 24, the ministry said it is necessary that all states and union territories take necessary public health measures to handle any emergency. Along with this, the needs of medical care can be met if there is an increase in the cases of corona. The ministry said, "It has therefore been decided to conduct mock drills on Tuesday, 27 December 2022, at all health facilities (especially related to Corona) across the country."
Coronavirus In India: PM Modi appeals THIS amid COVID cases rise in China
PM Modi kept his views in front of the public through the program 'Mann Ki Baat' amid Covid-19 cases rise in China. He greeted the countrymen on Christmas and paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary. This was the 96th episode of Mann Ki Baat. The program was telecast on All India Radio, Doordarshan as well as on various media channels. Regarding Corona, he said that the risk of corona is increasing in other countries, in such a situation, you people should wear masks and follow the rules.
Coronavirus In India: 'Need to work in a spirit of cooperation'
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya told ANI that it will also be made mandatory for international passengers coming from five Asian countries (China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand) to fill air facility form to declare current health status. Taking note of the rising cases of COVID globally, Health Minister Mandaviya on Friday said the Center and states need to work "in tandem" and in a "spirit of cooperation", as done during the previous wave.
Coronavirus In India: Mock Drill - From medicine, logistics, ambulance to RAT kit will be checked
There will be healthcare professionals trained in human resource capacity, healthcare professionals trained in ventilator management protocols for critical cases, healthcare workers trained in operating PSA plants, etc. The referral services will also include availability of advanced and basic life support (ALS/BLS) ambulances, availability of other ambulances (under PPP mode or with NGOs), availability of functional ambulance call centres. Boosting testing capacity and availability of RT-PCR and RAT kits, availability of testing equipment and reagents will also be taken care of. Availability of logistics, availability of essential medicines, ventilator, BIPAP, SPO2 system, PPE kit, N-95 mask etc. will also be looked into. Oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, PSA plants, liquid medical oxygen storage tanks, medical gas pipeline systems, etc. will also be seen in medical oxygen.
Coronavirus In India: Mock drill will be conducted under the guidance of District Collectors & Magistrates
The ministry said that the mock drill could be conducted under the guidance of concerned District Collectors and District Magistrates in close consultation with the officials of the Health Department of the State/Union Territory. Earlier, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had announced on Saturday that the RT-PCR test had been made mandatory for passengers coming from five countries, including China. RT-PCR testing is mandatory for international arrivals from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. On arrival, if any passenger from these countries is found to have the symptoms of Covid-19, then he will be quarantined.
Coronavirus In India: Mock drill on 27th, assessment will be done from bed to doctor and nurse
Isolation, oxygen and ICU bed capacity will be specially assessed during the mock drill. The availability of health facilities, bed capacity, isolation beds, oxygen-supported isolation beds, ICU beds and ventilator-supported beds will be assessed considering the geographical conditions of all districts. The availability of human resources will also be taken care of. This includes doctors, nurses and paramedics. There will also be focus on other frontline workers including AYUSH doctors, Asha, Anganwadi workers etc.
Coronavirus In India: Need to impose a lockdown? Ex-AIIMS director answers as Covid-19 cases rise in China
In view of a spike in Covid-19 cases in China and some other countries, former AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria has said that India needs to strengthen its surveillance and vigilance. He also said that a fresh outbreak of severe coronavirus cases and hospitalisation is "unlikely" as people in India have the advantage of 'hybrid immunity' -- the natural immunity due to infection reinforced by vaccination. Dr Guleria said India's present Covid-19 scenario also does not warrant restricting international flights or imposing a lockdown.
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Tourists throng Shimla for Christmas, New Years amid Covid restrictions
Covid in India LIVE updates: Many tourists visited the hill resorts in Shimla during the Christmas and New Year holiday season. Despite the increasing COVID cases in some countries, tourists were observed practicing COVID-safe behaviors. In the crowded streets of the city, both locals and tourists could be seen wearing masks as a precautionary measure. The tourists are in the city to celebrate Christmas and ring in the new year, but the local residents are worried about the influx of tourists from different parts of the state.
'Under control': China denies severity of Covid-19 crisis
Covid LIVE updates: Even though reports say that infections in China rose after the Covid curbs were lifted, China has said that the situation is "under control". China, a country with 1.4 billion population, also said that with the coronavirus situation "entering a new phase", they have taken the initiative to refine the response measures to make them more up-to-date scientifically, more targeted, and more effective.
Read more: Covid-19 situation 'under control', says China as it braces for peak in infections
Corona Guidelines India: 'Ensure regular supply of oxygen', Centre tells states
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Saturday (December 24) wrote to all States/UTs to ensure a functional and regular supply of medical oxygen for Covid-19 pandemic management as reported by ANI. This notice comes ahead of the nationwide mock drills which are to be held on Tuesday (December 27).
China Covid-19 cases: Expect close to 100 mn COVID cases, 1 mn deaths, says doctor
Doctors are expecting approximately 100 million COVID and one million deaths in China amid the recent rise in infection."Based on mathematical calculations, we expect close to 100 million COVID cases in China, five million admissions and one million deaths, which is a huge number," said Dr. Neeraj Kumar Gupta, HOD of Pulmonary Medicine at Delhi`s Safdarjung Hospital on Saturday.
International travellers being tested for Covid at Delhi airport
Delhi International airport has started testng International arrivals from China, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Japan and South Korea for Covid-19.
West Bengal frames six-point agenda amid fresh Covid scare
In view of the fresh Covid-19 scare because of the rising pandemic graph in certain countries, the West Bengal Health Department on Saturday highlighted a six-point agenda for immediate precautionary measures to be taken for any emergency situation in the coming days. The six-point agenda was chalked out at a meeting of the top officials of the state health department which was chaired by the state health secretary, N.S. Nigam. A state health department source aware of the discussions that took place in the meeting said that stress was given on genome sequencing by collecting a total 30 specimens from one state-run and three private hospitals of the state.
Congress flouting Covid protocols, says Union Minister Anurag Thakur as Bharat Jodo Yatra reaches Delhi
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday hit out at the Congress over its Bharat Jodo Yatra, accusing the party of abdicating its responsibility by flouting Covid protocols when the pandemic was rearing its head once again. Thakur also sought to know whether Rahul Gandhi, who is leading the Bharat Jodo Yatra, had undergone his Covid test as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who had walked alongside him last week, was infected with coronavirus. "Covid cases are rising in China and Japan. There are long queues outside hospitals, dead bodies are piling up. But you are not bothered about the interests of the country. You are bothered about only one family. Congress has displayed this attitude time and again," the senior BJP leader said.
What is Covid 19's BF.7 variant that wreaking havoc in China?
The rapid surge in Covid-19 cases has increased the tensions around the world. Several videos and photos of Covid-19 situation in China have overwhelmed everyone around the world. The Indian government has also instructed the authorities to be on alert and strengthen surveillance. Over time, many variants have come around but the new variant BF.7 is said to be most infectious compared to other variants. READ MORE
No COVID-19 case or death reported in Chhattisgarh; active tally now seven
No COVID-19 case or death was reported from Chhattisgarh on Saturday, the twentieth time the state had a clean slate amid the pandemic this year, an official said. There was no addition to the tally and toll similarly on April 10, 14, 16, 17, May 15, November 13, 23, December 3, 4, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15 , 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20, he pointed out. The tally and toll stood at 11,77,748 and 14,146, respectively, while the recovery count was 11,63,595, he said.
No need for restriction on international flights or imposing a lockdown: Experts
Experts said India's present coronavirus scenario does not warrant restricting international flights or imposing a lockdown, but there is a need for strengthened surveillance and vigilance.
Maharashtra records 38 new COVID-19 case, zero fatality; active tally at 136
At least 38 new cases of coronavirus were detected in Maharashtra on Saturday, raising the tally of infections in the state to 81,36,479, an official from the state health department said. The toll remained unchanged at 1,48,414, while the count of recoveries reached 79,87,928 after 35 patients recovered from the infection in the last 24 hours, the official said. With 9,880 swab samples tested in the last 24 hours, the total number of tests conducted across the state so far rose to 8,58,42,380, he said.
MoHFW directs States, UTs to ensure regular supply of medical oxygen for Covid-19 management
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Saturday wrote to all the States and Union Territories of the country and directed them to ensure a functional and regular supply of medical oxygen for Covid-19 pandemic management. In its letter, the Ministry emphasised the importance of medical oxygen and vital resource in all clinical settings, particularly during the pandemic. A reliable oxygen supply is critical for saving lives during patient care and COVID-19 management, it said. "During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government of India has supported States/UTs by installing and commissioning PSA Plants, Oxygen Concentrators, Oxygen Cylinders, and other oxygen-related infrastructure to ensure the availability of medical oxygen in a cost-effective and reliable manner in public health facilities across the Country.
Mutation is COVID's only tool for outbreak, people should be careful: Expert
Amid the concerns over rising cases of COVID in several countries especially neighbouring China, a top scientist from Tata Institute for Genetics and Society, Bengaluru on Friday said that the COVID subvariant is less likely to trouble India due to hybrid immunity among the populace while adding that people must be careful since the only tool the virus has for an outbreak is mutation. Speaking to ANI, Dr Rakesh Mishra, Director, Tata Institute for Genetics and Society said, "They are all sub-variants of Omicron and it is powerful in terms of infectivity. That is how it keeps acquiring newer things and keeps giving us surprises once in a while. We should be more careful because the only tool this virus has is mutations. Now China is the playground for this virus for the next several months. It means the virus will have a good chance to try out new experiments and many variants will emerge from there."
BJP in fear due to BJY, no Covid in India: Mallikarjun Kharge
BJP is in fear due to Bharat Jodo Yatra and is taking excuse of Covid. There is no Covid anywhere. Nothing happened to anyone. PM Modi himself doesn't wear a mask. All this is being done to create fear among people & break this Yatra: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge
MP: Passengers arriving at Khajuraho airport to be screened for coronavirus
Passengers arriving at Khajuraho Airport in Madhya Pradesh will be screened for coronavirus if they show symptoms of the infection, an official said on Saturday. Khajuraho in Chhatarpur district is one of the biggest tourist attractions in central India. As per directives of the authorities, a team will be posted at Khajuraho Airport for screening passengers and RT-PCR tests will be conducted in suspected cases, Chhatarpur's chief medical and health officer (CMHO) Dr Lakhan Tiwari said.
Covid virus RNA found in sewage sample of Delhi, Mumbai: Centre
We're working on alert mode to control the spread of Covid19; conducting environmental, sewage & human surveillance. Virus RNA found in sewage samples in Delhi and Mumbai. Urge people to wear masks,avoid crowded places & follow Covid appropriate behaviour: Union Health Min Dr Mandaviya
Covid-19 vaccination drive gets on fast track in Surat
In view of the recent upsurge in cases of Covid 19 in some countries, the vaccination drive in Surat has got a fast track, said Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) on Saturday.Rajesh Umrigar, Medical Officer of Surat Municipal Corporation said that a lot of awareness is being created among the people regarding the havoc of the new variant BF7 of Covid. "Today long queues were seen since morning for the booster dose of the vaccine at the Health Center operated by Surat Municipal Corporation. People are voluntarily coming forward to complete their vaccination course," said Rajesh Umrigar.A rapid increase is being seen in the new cases of Covid-19 worldwide. The situation in China has become very dire due to the increase in Corona cases.Along with China, cases have also started increasing in countries like Japan, Argentina, Japan, South Korea, America and Brazil.
LIVE BF.7 Variant Scare in India: Karnataka CM says no need to panic, but follow safety norms
Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Saturday appealed to the people not to panic but exercise caution, amid rise in COVID-19 cases in certain countries and said his government has taken adequate measures to manage the situation. Speaking to reporters here, Bommai said, "We will continuously monitor the situation, but there is no need to panic. Only thing is that people should be cautious. The government, people, organisations and the society have to face COVID together."
Covid crisis in China: Packed ICUs, crowded crematoriums
Covid in China LIVE updates: As per reports, many intensive care units in China are unable to accept any more patients, and loved ones of the sick are desperately trying to find available beds. In some cases, patients are being forced to wait on benches or lie on the floor due to a shortage of beds.
Covid-19 testing booth outside Chennai airport
Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian was seen inspecting the Covid-19 testing booth outside the Chennai airport on Saturday (December 24).
International travellers being tested for Covid at Delhi airport
International arrivals from China, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Japan and South Korea are being tested for Covid19 at the Delhi International airport from today. (ANI)
'Get vaccinated immediately': Director of Tata Institute for Genetics and Society
Covid LIVE updates: Dr. Rakesh Mishra, Director of Tata Institute for Genetics and Society (TIGS) said that everyone who is not vaccinated should get the dose immediately. He told ANI, "Those who are not vaccinated should get vaccinated immediately. We should avoid crowding and wear a face mask. If we do these things, we will be safe. The government needs to continue to conduct testing."
Centre should issue mandatory Covid protocols, all must follow: AAP
The Centre should issue "mandatory" protocols to prevent spread of Covid-19 and everyone, be it a political party or someone taking out a march, must follow them, the AAP said on Saturday in a veiled reference to Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' led by Rahul Gandhi, says reports.
Coronavirus In India: Mamata Banerjee to visit Sagar to check preparations of Gangasagar Mela on Jan 4
Mamata Banerjee held a high-level meeting on issues related to the Gangasagar Mela at Nabanna on December 21. She explained to the officials in charge by discussing in detail about the COVID infection in the meeting. Gangasagar Mela will be held in Sagar Dwip from January 8-15. Pilgrims will take a holy bath on the auspicious day of Poush Sankranti in Sagar Dwip on January 14. Therefore, the administration had started all the preparations related to the fair a month in advance. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee may visit Sagar Dwip on 4 January to check the preparations for Gangasagar Mela. From there she can also visit the Kapilmuni Ashram.
Coronavirus In India: Bengal set to witness record crowd at Gangasagar Mela amid COVID scare!
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her government is not currently planning any restrictions on the Christmas celebrations and the Gangasagar mela in view of the advent of a new Covid-19 variant, maintaining that it has not yet been detected in the state. As there is no Kumbh Mela this time, the state administration estimates that the Gangasagar Mela will witness a record crowd. Therefore, the administration had started all the preparations related to the fair a month in advance. Gangasagar Mela will be held in Sagar Dwip from January 8-15.
'COVID-BOMB' explodes in THIS Chinese city, 5 lakh people getting infected daily
A top official of the health department of China claimed that more than 500,000 people are infected every day in a city in China! It is alleged that it is not reflected in the official data. According to a Chinese media report, between 490,000 and 550,000 people were infected with Covid-19 in Qingdao city on Friday. A single day of infection in a Chinese city is an indication of the extent of the spread of Covid-19 in the country. This Chinese city has a population of one crore. Health experts fear that the infection rate in the city could increase by 10 percent in the coming weeks. China's Health Commission said in its bulletin on Saturday that 4,130 new cases were reported in the past 24 hours. But no one died during that period.
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Corona Guidelines India: 'Ensure regular supply of oxygen', Centre tells states
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Saturday (December 24) wrote to all States/UTs to ensure a functional and regular supply of medical oxygen for Covid-19 pandemic management as reported by ANI. This notice comes ahead of the nationwide mock drills which are to be held on Tuesday (December 27). In view of an unprecedented spike in Covid-19 cases in China and some other countries, the Government of India has begun preparations to tackle the coronavirus threat by taking a slew of measures including emergency mock drills in hospitals from Tuesday and approval to Covid nasal vaccine.
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Covid-19 update: Government makes Air Suvidha form mandatory for international passengers
Union Health Minister Dr Mandaviya has announced that filling of the Air Suvidha form will be mandatory for international arrivals coming from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand.
Covid-19 LIVE Updates: RT-PCR test to be mandatory for international arrivals from China, Japan, S. Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand
On arrival, if any passenger from China, Japan, S. Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand is found symptomatic or tests positive for Covid-19, then he/she will be put under quarantine: Union Health Min Dr Mandaviya.
Coronavirus In India: Govt approves 'Needle-Free' Covid-19 vaccine- Read everything
A needle-free Covid-19 vaccine is now available. The Union Health Department on Friday approved the intranasal (BBV154) corona vaccine developed by Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech. This nasal vaccine will be distributed as a booster dose to those above 18 years of age. Currently available in private hospitals. Those who have already received two doses of CoviShield or Covaxan vaccine can receive the intranasal vaccine as a booster dose. Officials said that it is likely to be included in the National Covid Vaccination Program. It has been revealed that the vaccine can be obtained through the Co-Win portal. It seems that the nasal vaccine has been given permission in the context of an unprecedented increase in the number of corona positive cases in many countries, including China.
Coronavirus Outbreak: China devolops unique mask to wear, eat and breathe
As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, a senior health official in China senior health official Bo Tao has made a shocking revelation: half a million people in a single Chinese city - Qingdao are being infected with the virus every day. In one province, it is estimated that 80% of the population, or around 36 million people, will be infected by March. This dire prediction, coupled with the censored admission of half a million daily infections in one city, paints a disturbing picture of the crisis unfolding in China. Meanwhile Chinese people devolops the latest mask to wear, eat and breathe during the Covid-19 outbreak.
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Coronavirus In India: Lack of vaccines in BMC?
Corona has once again broken out in China. Four cases of the 'BF.7' subtype of Omicron found in China have also been found in India. So far, three patients have been reported in Gujarat and one in Odisha. Though not a single patient has been found in Maharashtra yet, the health system in the state has been alerted. Meanwhile, it has come to light that there is a shortage of vaccines in BMC. According to sources, they have no stock of Covishield and Corbavax vaccines and only six thousand doses of Covaxin are left. According to Mumbai Municipal Corporation data, only 13 percent of citizens in Mumbai have taken a booster dose. Around 90 lakh haven’t taken Covid booster shot in Mumbai.
Coronavirus Cases In India: Active cases decreases with 1 fatality reconciled by Kerala
According to the data shared by the Union Health Ministry today (December 24), India reports 201 new cases of the novel coronavirus in the past 24 hours raising the tally to 4.46 crore, while the active cases decreased to 3,397. The death toll stands at 5,30,691 with one fatality reconciled by Kerala. Yesterday, the registered active cases were around 3,380.
Coronavirus Guidelines: Indian Army issues advisory, jawans to follow THESE Covid protocols
At present, 5 thousand deaths are taking place every day in China due to the BF.7 sub-variant of Corona. This variant arrived in India in September. There are only 4 cases in the country. Of these, 3 cases are in Gujarat and 1 case is in Odisha. These patients are now healthy without symptoms. On the other hand, a report from the Ministry of Health has come regarding the vaccine. It has been said that 75% of the people in the country have not got the booster dose. So far, the coverage of booster dose has not reached 50% in any state. However, in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Odisha, more than 40% of people have got booster doses. Meanwhile, the Indian Army issued an advisory asking the jawans to follow Covid protocols like wearing masks, social distancing.
Covid In India: 10 BIG developments before Christmas and New year
Due to the increasing cases of corona in China, the stir has started once again all over the world. Meanwhile, Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) and Bengaluru International Airport have announced to start random sampling of 2 percent of passengers arriving on international flights from today. The airport authorities said that two percent of international passengers will be tested for Covid-19 in view of the government's latest guidelines. Three years after the first coronavirus case was reported from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the country is again gearing up to deal with the problem that had decimated life in the past. However, India is taking all measures against the fourth wave of Covid. Lets check the latest 10 developments below:
- Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also held a meeting with the State Health Ministers amid growing concerns about Covid in China.
- In the COVID-19 review meeting with the State Health Ministers, the need to be vigilant was emphasized.
- He said that there is no need to panic. We have 3 years of epidemic management experience.
- The Central Government will provide all possible assistance to combat COVID-19. We will take action as per the need.
- A nationwide exercise is to be held in hospitals on Tuesday next week, so that the health centers do not bow down to the pressure as before.
- A mask is not mandatory in crowded places, but you must wear one. On Friday, in a letter to the states, the central government reminded us about the need to behave Covid-wise as people gather to celebrate Christmas in the coming days.
- The new year is also about to come. In such a situation, it is very important to follow Covid-vaccination and Covid guidelines. The use of masks, sanitizers and adherence to physical distance is necessary.
- The Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government on Friday told the Center that it is "ready and alert" to deal with any eventuality regarding Covid.
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath also reviewed the preparations for the second consecutive day.
- In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that the more infectious Omicron subvariant XBB has jumped 18%.
Corona Guidelines India: Random sampling at airports begins TODAY
Mumbai International Airport Ltd (MIAL) and Bengaluru International Airport have announced to start random sampling of 2 percent of passengers arriving on international flights from today. The airport authorities said that two percent of international passengers will be tested for Covid-19 in view of the government's latest guidelines. The passengers will need to go through RT-PCR tests post-arrival in a dedicated area at the terminal of the airport. The airport authorities shared the information via an announcement made using their official Twitter handles.
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Coronavirus China: Complete 'LOCKDOWN' before Christmas?
The situation is getting worse in Beijing, Sichuan, Anhui, Hubei, Shanghai and Hunan in China. Amidst the ever-worsening situation, news is coming that Chinese President Xi Jinping may hold a Covid review meeting for the first time on Saturday (December 24) or Sunday (December 25). Covid guideline may come soon. In this meeting, a strategy can be prepared to control the crowd on Christmas and New Year. Any special guidelines could also be issued by the Jinping government for Christmas and New Year. It is believed that President Jinping may announce a complete lockdown in China after this meeting. Experts have predicted the infection rate in Beijing to be 50 to 70 percent. In Shanghai, 25 million people are expected to be Covid positive by next week.
Coronavirus Outbreak China: 37 million people can be infected in 24 hours- Reports
The situation is getting worse due to the Corona virus in China. Health officials said that the peak of corona will come this week. London-based global health intelligence company Airfinity said that about 37 million people could be infected with Covid-19 in one day this week. This will make China's Covid outbreak the biggest outbreak in the world. According to the report, 10 lakh cases are coming daily in China and 5 thousand deaths are taking place. However, only 4 thousand cases were reported in the official figures on Thursday. At least 248 million people, or about 18% of the population, are expected to be infected by the virus in the first 20 days of December. If the projections turn out to be correct, the infection rate will also break the daily record of around 4 million in January 2022.
Covid-19 LIVE Updates: 95 percent of 12+ age group taken first 2 doses, but only 25 percent booster shot
To fight the upcoming variant of Covid-19, the government has called for those eligible to take booster shots of the Covid vaccines. However, the data shows that less than a quarter of them have actually done so nationally and, in states like Jharkhand, Punjab and Haryana, not even one in 10 have. Health ministry data shows that in no state has the coverage of booster shots reached even 50 percent of the eligible population, though Telangana andAndhra Pradesh are close to that mark and Himachal Pradesh and Odisha have achieved over 40 percent coverage.
Covid-19 LIVE Updates: 90 lakh haven’t taken Covid booster shot in Mumbai
As per reports, though there is an increase in the daily uptake of Covid booster shot in Mumbai — from little over 100 five days back to over 1,000 on Friday — there seems to be inadequate Covid vaccine stocks in the city. The BMC has barely 6,000 doses of only one vaccine (Covaxin) and none of Covishield and Corbevax. Only a handful of private hospitals (where most of the adult population have to take the booster shot as the public sector only provides free booster shots to senior citizens) still offer vaccines.
India ahead of US, Europe in nasal vaccine strategy
India is ahead of the United States of America when it comes to nasal vaccines, founder chairman and managing director of Bharat Biotech Krishna Ella said. “Everybody looked down on us when we said that we are working on a nasal vaccine. They questioned how a company in India can have a nasal vaccine when even America does not. We took the risk and made it happen. Today, we are ahead of the United States of America. We have even left Europe behind in the nasal vaccine strategy,” Ella further mentioed.
Covid-19 latest updates: Odisha Covid-19 situation 'stable', Govt advises people to use mask
With rising number of coronavirus cases in some countries, including China, the Odisha government has issued a fresh advisory to citizens to follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour, like wearing masks during Christmas and New Year. The advisory was issued after a high-level meeting was held on the prevailing Covid-19 situation. The state administration asked people to avoid crowded places and use masks, maintain social distancing, and go for tests if develop symptoms.
Haryana health department asks Civil Surgeons for compliance of Covid-related measures
Amid a surge in Covid cases in some countries, Haryana's Health Department has issued guidelines directing all civil surgeons in the state to ensure compliance of various measures across all health facilities. These measures include preliminary assessment of patients showing flu-like symptoms and directing them to flu corners for RT-PCR testing. All healthcare workers should wear face masks and practise hand hygiene while delivering patient care, the letter from Sonia Trikha, Haryana's Director General Health Services stated on Thursday.
Telangana Health Minister urges Centre to supply vaccines to administer booster doses
Telangana Health Minister T Harish Rao on Friday urged the Centre to supply COVID-19 vaccines to step up booster dose coverage in the state. Rao, who attended a video conference held by Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, said Telangana has achieved 48 per cent booster dose coverage against national average of 23 per cent, an official release said. He asked the Centre to inform the states on various issues, including spread of virus, its impact and treatment in view of the rise in Omicron sub-variant BF 7 cases in different countries. This will help the states in improving their preparedness, he said.
UP CM Adityanath takes stock of law and order situation, assesses Covid preparedness
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday reviewed the state's law and order situation with senior government and police officials and emphaised on merit-based speedy resolution of public problems and grievances. Adityanath directed the officials to make arrangements for a peaceful celebration of Christmas while maintaining dialogue with all religious leaders. He also directed the officials to ensure that no religious conversions take place, the government said in a statement. He also instructed the police to take stringent action against molesters and to ensure manufacturing and sale of illegal liquor don't take place.
Kolkata's iconic Dover Lane Music Conference to be held from Jan 22-25
Kolkata's iconic Dover Lane Music Conference, a globally-acclaimed musical event that is attended by the cream of India`s classical music circuit, will be back again with its original winter schedule next month. This will be the 71st edition of the musical event. According to the organisers, the event could not stick to its original winter schedule in January 2022 because of several reasons, primarily due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and was instead held in April.
Covid Latest News: Chhattisgarh sees three COVID-19 cases, active tally now seven
Chhattisgarh on Friday reported three COVID-19 cases at a positivity rate of 0.23 per cent, taking the tally to 11,77,748, a health official said. The death toll and recovery count stood unchanged at 14,146 and 11,63,595, respectively, he added. The active caseload in the state was seven, the official said, adding the new cases comprised two in Raipur and one in Durg.
Cabinet Decision: PM Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana discontinued; poor to get 5kg free ration under NFSA
BF.7 Variant: China having world's worst Covid outbreak; daily infection rises to record 37 million, deaths to 5,000
Covid preparedness: States to undertake mock drill to ensure operational readiness of health facilities
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday advised states and union territories to undertake a mock drill across all health facilities on December 27 to ensure readiness of infrastructure with a specific focus on oxygen plants, ventilators, logistics and human resources. During a virtual meeting with health ministers and senior officials of states in view of the recent surge in coronavirus cases in some parts of the world, he said, "The Centre and states need to work in tandem and in a collaborative spirit as was done during the previous surges for Covid prevention and management."
China's worst outbreak infecting 37 million people a day
China is struggling to keep the Covid-19 cases in control. According to a latest report, nearly 37 million people got infected with Covid-19 every day in China this week. This makes it the world's largest covid outbreak.
Coronavirus Outbreak: India on HIGH alert for BF.7 variant, Check 10 govt plans before Christmas
Corona is not over yet. Offices have started to celebrate Christmas. The Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya appealed to people to take care that the Corona virus does not increase while celebrating Christmas. The Union Health Ministry has appealed to follow the Covid protocol. He said, "We are all taking the necessary precautions. At present, 82 percent of the total corona cases are in 10 countries of the world. Japan and China are leading in it. In China, one patient infected with the corona virus infects 16 people." Therefore, after discussing with various health experts, the Ministry of Health has also said that corona is increasing in areas where vaccination is low or minimal, where the immunity of patients is reduced. Union Health Minister Mandaviya will soon meet the health ministers of all the states. All these are going to be discussed on what should be taken care of as the Corona has started to increase again in the world and also there will be a discussion about the solution plans.
Check the basic advisory of the Govt to fight the Deadly Virus:
Masks and Social Distancing
Due to the increasing number of corona virus and the possibility of an increasing number of corona patients in India, masks and social distancing has been called for. It has also been said that this must be done, especially by air travelers. It has also been clarified that passengers who are showing symptoms should self-isolate.
Random Testing
Random testing is being done at airports. Special attention is being paid to passengers coming from different countries. The ministry has also asked the civil aviation ministry to ensure random post-arrival Covid testing at airports of 2 per cent of the passengers arriving in India on each international flight, from December 24
Keep A Check
The Union Health Ministry has urged all states and Union Territories to ramp up the whole genome sequencing of positive samples to keep track of newer variants.
Entry Of Sub Variant
The sub-variant has entered India. Patients with the new variant BF.7 have also been found in India. Four patients are currently infected with this variant. The first patient was found in India in July and was infected with this variant. After that, it was found that two patients were infected with the same variant in the month of November as well.
Registration For Getting Booster Dose Increases
Getting booster doses on the Co-win website and portal has increased. It can be seen that this increase has taken place since December 18. Due to the increase in corona patients in China, people are now taking precautionary steps in India as well.
Avoid Gatherings
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has advised people to avoid public gatherings such as wedding ceremonies, political or social meetings. The IMA has also said non-mandatory international travels should be avoided
Doctor Consultation
A doctor should be consulted in case of symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough and loose motion.
No Travel Restrictions
As of now, the government has not notified of any travel restrictions within or outside the country. However, the Union Health Ministry is monitoring the situation continuously
No Pan-India Mask Mandate
The Health Ministry has not yet issued a pan-India mask mandate advisory. However, central government officials were seen wearing face masks at Covid-19 review meetings
Needle-Free Vaccine
Officials said the needle-free vaccine will be available at private centres and will be introduced on the Co-WIN platform on Friday evening.
Coronavirus In India: Is Punjab ready to deal with the latest wave of COVID? Bhagwant Mann says THIS
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann today said that the state government is fully prepared to deal with the possible threat in view of the latest wave of the Covid epidemic. The Chief Minister took stock of the state government's arrangements during an invitational meeting to review the preparations related to Covid. The Chief Minister has urged people to wear masks in all educational institutions, government and private offices and indoor and outdoor gatherings, malls, public places, etc. while stressing on preventing the spread of the Covid virus and protecting the health of everyone. Mann said that during the last three weeks, the positivity rate of Corona was 0.02 percent and for the last two months the positivity rate was less than 0.1 percent. The Chief Minister said that the number of reserved level-2 beds with oxygen provision is 790 and 324 ICUs for children. If necessary, more beds will also be made available.
Coronavirus In India: Only THESE people can avail booster dose of nasal vaccine INCOVACC
The Tsunami of Corona has already hit China. In such a situation, the neighboring country India has also started taking all precautions. In a major move, the Union Health Ministry on Friday approved Bharat Biotech's intranasal Covid vaccine INCOVACC as a booster dose for people aged 18 years and above and made it available on the Co-WIN platform by this evening. Who can get this nasal vaccine? Official sources told PTI that the evaluation of the nasal vaccine INCOVACC was done in several phases. It was tested on all those who had previously applied two doses of Covishield or Covaxin. That's why this booster dose will be available to all the people who have got Covaxin and also to those who have got Covishield vaccine.
Coronavirus In India: Can danger of corona be avoided by nasal vaccine? Bharat Biotech claims THIS
This vaccine by Bharat Biotech has been tried three times. The special thing is that it has proved effective in all the three trials. 175 people were included in the first phase trial and 200 people in the second phase trial. After that, there were two trials in the third phase. It has been used in different ways on 3,100 people in the first and 875 in the second. In one, it was given as a two-dose vaccine and in the other as a booster dose. After the trial of the vaccine, Bharat Biotech claimed that it is very effective and will help in increasing your immunity against corona in the upper respiratory system. To fight against corona, your immunity should be strong enough so that you can recover from corona as soon as possible. The virus mostly enters your body through the nose. This vaccine makes your immune system make proteins in your blood and in your nose so that you can easily fight the virus. Its effect starts in your body after about two weeks.
Covid-19 situation in India as against China: What experts say
With Covid-19 cases going up in some countries, especially China, India has started stepping up its safety measures. Dr Sandeep Budhiraja, Group Medical Director - Max Healthcare & Senior Director - Institute of Internal Medicine, Max Healthcare, spoke about the situation in India vis a vis China. Dr Sandeep Budhiraja shares, "We have seen so far that Covid-19 outbreaks are not localised ones. It does spread. China had a zero Covid policy. They have followed a strict lockdown. So the population of China is not immune to Covid. They are highly vulnerable and as soon as the restrictions were lifted, they have been coming down with Covid-19 in large numbers. Hopefully, this will not happen in India and other countries of the world. Most of the population in India has had exposure to Covid as a disease and is adequately vaccinated. So even if the new variant spreads, hopefully, the disease won't be severe despite its high level of virulence. It will be mild as India experienced in the early stages of Omicron outbreak."
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Covid-19 precautions: Karnataka minister says there's no politics behind precautions
Actions taken to control Covid are based on scientific evidence, not political reasons, Karnataka Health Minister Dr K. Sudhakar said on Friday. Former Chief Minister and JD(S) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has been on a yatra for many days. Rahul Gandhi has been on a yatra for more than a hundred days. However, the government has not talked about Covid during that period, Minister Sudhakar stated. "We are now taking measures to control Covid to protect the health of the people as cases are increasing in other countries like China and Korea. Covid has come under control only due to the prudent administration and timely policies of Prime Minister Narendra Modi," he said.
Coronavirus Outbreak: India may help China with medicines amid Tawang clash!
In the midst of the latest wave of Covid in China, there has been a shortage of medicines for fever and in such a situation, China is looking towards India. Government of India has said that India is the pharmacy of the world and has always helped other countries.
Coronavirus In India: Death toll increases to 5,30,690 after two patients die in Maharashtra, one in Delhi
After 163 new cases of corona virus infection were reported in India in one day, the number of people infected so far in the country has increased to 4,46,76,678. While the number of patients under treatment has come down to 3,380. According to the updated data released by the Union Health Ministry on Friday, the death toll has increased to 5,30,690 after the death of two patients in Maharashtra, while one more patient died in Delhi.
Coronavirus In India: Fear of COVID, number of people taking precaution dose suddenly increases
After the news of increasing cases of Corona virus in China, the Government of India has swung into action and has stepped up its preparations to fight Corona. After the news of corona wave coming, the number of people taking pre-action dose has also started increasing. According to the data, on December 18 itself, about 4000 people got vaccinated. Whereas on December 22 this figure was around 57000. On the other hand, the two-drop nasal vaccine for Covid has also been approved by the government. Official sources said that those who have taken Covishield and Covaxin can take it as a heterologous booster. It has been included in the vaccination drive from today and will appear on the Cowin application. For the time being, these will be available in private hospitals.
Corona In India: Preparations completed, 1850-bed Covid Hospital ready in Mumbai
Mumbai: BMC's preparation regarding Covid is complete. The 1850-bed Covid Hospital is ready to deal with the possible threat of Corona. This includes a facility of 328 ICU beds, 805 oxygen beds, and 650 beds for general corona patients. And there is a 24 thousand liter oxygen plant. Along with this, more than 2 thousand nursing staff have been deployed. Of the 16 BMC hospitals in Mumbai city, only one, Seven Hills Hospital, has facilities for corona patients. If the cases increase again in Mumbai city, then the number of beds is 1850 and this number can also be increased if needed. At present, this facility is kept in only one hospital in BMC. No other hospitals have beds for corona patients. Let us inform you that even today, beds have been kept for corona in some private hospitals in Mumbai.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Lockdown 'nightmare' return again in India? PM Modi takes 3 BIG decisions
The Corona epidemic in China has once again created an outcry. The situation is very bad and experts from all over the world have expressed concern about it. At the same time, preparations are going on at full speed in India to fight this new variant of Corona which is spreading panic in the world. To deal with this, the government has taken three major decisions today.
The first decision is that the nasal vaccine has been approved. Now the vaccine will also be given through the nose.
The second decision is that on December 27, an all India mock drill will be conducted in the hospitals so that the capacity to deal with Corona can be tested.
The third decision is that a new advisory has come for the new year.Coronavirus In India: India's Covid response begins
In view of an unprecedented spike in Covid-19 cases in China and some other countries, the Government of India has begun preparations to tackle the coronavirus threat by taking a slew of measures including emergency mock drills in hospitals from Tuesday and approval to Covid nasal vaccine. According to the Union Health Ministry, States and Union territories will undertake a mock drill across all health facilities from Tuesday to ensure the operational readiness of the Covid-dedicated facilities, with a specific focus on oxygen plants, ventilators, logistics and human resources, according to official sources.
Read Full Story: Nationwide emergency mock drills from Tuesday - India's Covid response begins
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Coronavirus Outbreak: 'Our lives are as useless as those of ANTS', Chinese citizens express anger against Xi Jinping's Govt
The Corona explosion is at its peak as soon as the lockdown is removed in China. To stop the epidemic, quick decisions are being taken by the government. However, angry Chinese citizens are expressing their anger against the government on social media. Amid an acute shortage of rapid test kits, the government has issued a new policy in several provinces such as Zhejiang, Anhui and Chongqing, directing people with mild or no symptoms to return to work. After that, people have shown their displeasure on social media. Following massive protests over the 'Zero-Covid' policy, the government lifted several strict restrictions, including the quarantine and isolation protocols. The situation in China is uncontrollable since the protocol was removed.
Like Twitter, on China's social media Weibo, people have expressed their opposition using hashtags related to the new policy. People are shocked and angry about this decision. This hashtag has been read more than three crore times. A user on Weibo wrote, "In the last three years, the government have not made any preparations to fight Covid and suddenly lifted the Covid restrictions. After that, you are allowed to go to work when you are sick. Our lives are as useless as those of ants to the government."
Coronavirus Outbreak: India approves Nasal vaccine amid fear around BF.7 variant - DETAILS
The government of India on Friday (December 22) approved the use of Nasal vaccine of Covid-19 which will be used as a heterologous booster. As per the reports, the nasal vaccine is expected to be added to the Co-Win portal today. According to the ANI report, the nasal vaccine for coronavirus will be included in the Covd-19 vaccination program from today onwards and it will be first available in private hospitals.
Coronavirus In India: HIGH alert mode, check strict guidelines for different states HERE
After PM Modi's meeting regarding the increasing threat of Corona, the states also came into alert mode. The governments of Kerala, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh also held emergency meetings regarding Corona. Along with reviewing the preparations regarding Covid, guidelines have been issued at their respective levels. It has been advised to apply masks and social distancing in public places. Along with this, according to the guidelines of the Center, it has been decided to conduct genome sequencing of samples along with examination of passengers coming from outside. On Thursday, 8 state governments held a meeting regarding Corona and reviewed the arrangements related to health in their respective states. Along with this, action on the guidelines of the Center was also discussed in the meeting. Let's take a look at which state has preparedness to deal with the menace of Corona.
Delhi
- Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal held an emergency meeting regarding the preparedness of Covid in Delhi.
- After this meeting, Kejriwal said that 8,000 beds are ready for Corona in Delhi, but hospitals have been asked to keep 36,000 beds ready.
- Kejriwal said that Delhi has the capacity to store 928 tonnes of oxygen.
- He also appealed to all people to take the precautionary dose of the vaccine.
- Kejriwal said that preparations are complete, so there is no need to panic.
Uttar Pradesh (UP)
- UP CM Yogi Adityanath also held a meeting regarding Corona, after which several instructions were issued to deal with Corona.
- Isolate suspected patients, get genome sequencing of Covid positive, activate Corona period equipment.
- Along with taking special vigilance at crowded places, advisory has been issued for wearing masks and social distancing.
- All the policemen of UP have also been asked to wear masks and adopt social distancing.
Gujarat
- The Gujarat government discussed the COVID-19 situation in the cabinet meeting in Ahmedabad.
- State Health Minister Hrishikesh Patel said that the Covid situation in the state is under control and no patient infected with Omicron's subtype 'BF.7' is under treatment.
- After the cabinet meeting, Patel said that three people were found infected with this sub-variant of the virus, who have been cured in home isolation.
- According to a Gujarat government release, after the cabinet meeting, a separate review meeting of health officials of various districts was also held through video conference and necessary instructions were given to them to deal with any eventuality.
- Two foreign returnees have tested positive for Covid in Bhavnagar and Rajkot and their samples have been sent to Gandhinagar for genome sequencing, officials said.
Maharashtra
- Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant said that there will be thermal screening of international passengers.
- There is no case of BF.7 in the state and all district and city agencies are being sensitized about the new sub-variant of the virus, Sawant told the Assembly in Nagpur after a review meeting headed by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
- They have been asked to be vigilant. On the other hand, Fadnavis said that the nodal officer in every district would keep an eye on the situation.
- Fadnavis also said that there is no need to panic, genome sequencing of saplus is being done in the state.
Bihar
- Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav said that the state government is fully prepared to deal with the situation if the cases of Covid-19 increase.
- Tejashwi reviewed the Covid situation in the state with health officials, doctors and directors of medical colleges and told them to gear up to deal with the new variant of the coronavirus if it spreads.
- Tejashwi said that the hospitals are fully prepared and the work of investigation and vaccination is going on in full swing.
- The Health Minister said that people should also take safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Karnataka
- The Karnataka government has decided to conduct mandatory testing of patients suffering from Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Respiratory Illness (SARI) in the state.
- Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said after a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Basavasraj Bommai on the subject of COVID-19 that the government has also decided to make wearing masks mandatory in closed spaces and air-conditioned rooms.
Tamil Nadu
- In Chennai, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin directed officials to test all passengers arriving at the international airport here for COVID-19 and if found positive, treat them as per the standard operating procedure (SOP).
- The Chief Minister appealed to the people not to panic due to the outbreak of 'Omicron' in China.
- Stalin also said that the Tamil Nadu government is fully prepared for the safety of the people.
- Chairing a high-level meeting with ministers and officials at the Secretariat, he stressed the need for continuous monitoring.
- The Chief Minister asked the medical officers to conduct genome sequencing of the samples of infected patients and also to conduct Covid test for those suffering from influenza like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory infection.
Kerala
- The Kerala government has decided to get genome sequencing of more samples done, so that the type of Covid can be known.
- The Health Department of the Government of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram said in a statement that instructions have been issued in this regard.
- The statement said that the hospital has been asked to test the patients admitted due to respiratory illness and high fever, sore throat and difficulty in breathing.
- On the other hand, the Health Minister of Kerala said that the state has stepped up efforts to prevent Covid.
Uttarakhand
- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday asked the state health department to launch a campaign to administer booster doses to beneficiaries of anti-Covid-19 vaccines to effectively control the coronavirus pandemic.
- In a meeting with health department officials, he said that if new cases emerge, the samples should be sent for genome sequencing. He said that Covid control rooms should be activated in all the districts.
COVID outbreak in China: Beijing may see sharp increase in new cases in next 14 days, say reports
In China, the rate of infection in hospitals is increasing much faster than in the general population. This is the reason why most of the medical staff in China have been infected with COVID. According to reports, serious cases of COVID-19 could increase in Beijing over the next 14 days. Therefore, ensuring that there is no shortage of medical resources is an important factor in increasing the success rate in treating COVID-19 cases.
Coronavirus Outbreak In China: Shortage of ventilators, seriously ill people are being asked to stay at home
The situation has become worse due to Corona in China. There are no beds in the hospital. The situation has become such that even seriously ill people are being asked to stay at home for treatment. There is a shortage of ventilators and medical equipment. Those who are dying are unable to get a place in the crematorium. The situation in China is continuously getting worse. Lack of medical resources has emerged as the biggest challenge due to the ever-increasing cases of Corona. The alarm is that not only is there a shortage of hospital beds, ventilators and medicines in China, but there is also a shortage of doctors and medical staff. This shocking revelation has been revealed in Chinese media reports.
Coronavirus in India: Harish Rao, Telangana's Health Minister, on the COVID situation
“There is no need to worry about COVID19, but there is a need to be alert. Everyone is advised to observe personal hygiene and those who have not taken the covid vaccine should take it immediately and take a booster dose.”
Coronavirus in India: Precautionary Doses are taken by over 57,000 people
According to Co-Win's website, 57,264 persons received a precautionary dosage of the Covid-19 vaccination on Thursday (December 22), amid fears about an increase in infections in some countries.
Coronavirus in India: Precautionary Doses are taken by over 57,000 people
According to Co-Win's website, 57,264 persons received a precautionary dosage of the Covid-19 vaccination on Thursday (December 22), amid fears about an increase in infections in some countries.
Coronavirus in India: Christmas without restrictions, Gangasagar Mela in Bengal
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Thursday that her government has no plans to curtail Christmas celebrations or the Gangasagar mela due to the arrival of a new Covid-19 type, which has yet to be discovered in the state.
Coronavirus in India: Masks are now required in enclosed spaces in Karnataka
Karnataka announced on Thursday that face masks will be required in all enclosed locations, even those that are not air-conditioned. Schools, colleges, theatres, and other office spaces must now comply with the mandatory mask rule, according to the new criteria.
Coronavirus In India: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
Arvind Kejriwal, the chief minister of Delhi, informed the populace on Thursday that the administration was prepared and that there was no need to be alarmed because the national capital has not yet seen a single instance of the COVID-19 Omicron sub-variant BF.7.
Coronavirus in India: The IMA has issued an advisory advising people to use masks in public places
If possible, the IMA also encouraged people to avoid public gatherings such as weddings, political or social gatherings, and overseas travel. It also urged people to see a doctor if they experienced any symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, or loose movements, and to obtain a Covid vaccination, including a preventive dose, as soon as possible.
Coronavirus In India: UP CM Encourages People to Wear Masks in Crowded Areas
The CM emphasised the importance of wearing masks in busy public locations like hospitals, buses, train stations, and marketplaces. The UP government has asked officials to keep an eye on the novel coronavirus variety, conduct genome sequencing on new cases, and increase testing.
Coronavirus in India: BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron
BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variation BA.5, and it has the most infectious ability since it is highly transmissible, has a shorter incubation time, and has a greater capability to cause reinfection or infect even people who have been vaccinated.
Coronavirus in India: Union Health Minister to hold meeting
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister, will hold a meeting with state health ministers today at 3 p.m. to discuss the COVID-19 situation and planning.
Over 57,000 people take precautionary doses amid as various countries including China witness spike in Covid-19 cases
As per the official website of Co-Win, 57, 264 people took a precautionary dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on Thursday (December 22) amid concerns due to the rise in cases in some countries. India has been witnessing a steady decline in cases with average daily cases falling to 153 and weekly positivity down to 0.14 per cent in the week ending December 22, 2022.However, 5.9 lakh daily average cases have been reported globally since the last six weeks.
PM Modi holds meeting, stresses on ramping up testing and genome sequencing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to assess the COVID-19 situation in the country and cautioned against complacency while laying stress on testing and strengthening the surveillance measures, specially at international airports.He emphasised COVID-appropriate behaviour at all times, especially in view of the upcoming festive season, including wearing masks in crowded public places.
Union Health Minister to hold meeting with state ministers at 3 pm today
Covid news: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the focus now is to ensure that no unknown variant of the virus enters India and at the same time there is no impediment to travelling. The Union Health Ministry asked the Civil Aviation Ministry to ensure random post-arrival Covid testing of two percent of arriving passengers in each international flight at airports from December 24, to minimize the risk of ingress of any new variant of coronavirus in the country.
Read more: Mansukh Mandaviya to hold meeting with state health ministers today
No curbs on Christmas, Gangasagar mela as new Covid-19 strain not found in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her government is not currently planning any restrictions on the Christmas celebrations and the Gangasagar mela in view of the advent of a new Covid-19 variant, maintaining that it has not yet been detected in the state.
Don't panic but be vigilant, Telangana Health Minister tells people as Covid-19 threat looms over India
Telangana Health Minister T. Harish Rao on Thursday urged people not to panic in view of the surge in Covid-19 cases in other countries but advised them to be vigilant. He asked people to observe personal hygiene, while those who have not taken Covid vaccine should immediately take it, and those who have not taken a booster dose yet should take it.
Following the advice of the Central government in view of the surge in many countries including China, Harish Rao conducted a high-level review meeting on Covid preparedness through zoom.
Karnataka govt starts mandatory COVID tests for ILI, SARI patients, advises people to wear masks indoors
The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to conduct a mandatory COVID test for those with Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) in the state.Speaking to reporters following a meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Basvaraj Bommai on COVID management, Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said, "In view of the increase in COVID cases in several countries including China, a high-level meeting was chaired by CM Basvaraj Bommai with the technical advisory committee and senior officials to discuss prevention and mitigation of infection in the state. 2,000-3,000 people are already being tested for COVID-19 every day.
Bihar fully prepared to handle COVID surge: Tejashwi Yadav
Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday asserted that the state government is fully prepared to handle a surge in COVID-19 cases. Yadav, who holds the health portfolio, reviewed the COVID situation in the state with health officials, civil surgeons, and directors of medical colleges, asking them to gear up in case of an outbreak of the new variant of the coronavirus. Hospitals are fully prepared, and testing and vaccination are underway in full swing. The medical establishments are equipped with medicines and adequate oxygen supply. People must also take safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the health minister said.
Chhattisgarh sees two COVID-19 cases, no death; active tally now four
Chhattisgarh today eported two COVID-19 cases at a positivity rate of 0.15 per cent, taking the tally to 11,77,745, a health official said. The toll and recovery count stood unchanged at 14,146 and 11,63,595, respectively, leaving the state with an active caseload of four, he said. Both cases were reported in Raipur district, the official added.
Centre issues Covid testing guidelines for international arrivals, makes 2% testing mandatory
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issues guidelines for international arrivals in India amid current Covid-19 situation. The guidelines to be effective from 24th December. The ministry said that 2% of the total passengers in a flight to undergo Covid tests at airport on arrival and the passengers will be allowed to leave the airport after giving sample.
No curbs on Christmas, Gangasagar mela as new Covid strain not found in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her government is not currently planning any restrictions on the Christmas celebrations and the Gangasagar mela in view of the advent of a new Covid-19 variant, maintaining that it has not yet been detected in the state. She said that the pandemic, which paralysed normal life for long periods of time since it hit the country in March 2020, will be tackled as required if there is any resurgence in the state. "We are monitoring all these. We have set up a committee also to take care of everything," she said.
Amid BF.7 sub-variant scare, Gujarat minister says situation under control in state
Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel on Thursday said the COVID-19 situation in the state was under control and there was no active case of the BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron, which is believed to be driving the surge in cases in China. At least three persons in the state were found infected with this sub-variant in the recent past but they have recovered in home isolation, Patel, who is also the spokesperson of the state government, told reporters in Gandhinagar after a cabinet meeting. "Cases related to BF.7 infections are emerging in China, Japan and the United States of America. But BF.7 cases are rare in India and Gujarat. All the three persons found infected with this sub-variant in the past have recovered in home isolation. Thanks to our proactive vaccination drive, coronavirus is under control in Gujarat," Patel said.
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal says no need to worry, prepared to deal with situation
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said the new Omicron sub-variant BF.7 of the coronavirus that is causing a surge in cases in many countries has not been detected in Delhi so far and added his government is fully geared up to tackle any eventuality. Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said the dominant sub-variant in Delhi is XBB that has been detected in 92 per cent of the samples till now. Kejriwal had convened a meeting at his residence on the Covid situation amid a surge in cases in many countries. At the moment, 2,500 tests are being conducted and these can be increased to one lakh if there is a surge in Covid cases.
Ensure operational readiness of hospitals, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today chaired a high-level review meet over evolving Covid-19 situation in India and scare from China and other countries. During the meeting, PM Modi asked all to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour at all times, including wearing masks at crowded places, especially in view of upcoming festivals. PM Modi also asked officials to regularly monitor availability and prices of essential medicines and advised states to ensure operational readiness of hospital infrastructure.
Delhi government has announced to close schools between January 1 and January 15 due to winter and covid scare. The Delhi government on Thursday announced winter vacation for all the government schools that come under the Directorate of Education. According to the order issued by the Directorate of Education, Delhi, all government schools operated under the Directorate will remain closed from January 1 to January 15, 2023. Whereas, for classes 9th to 12th, remedial classes will be conducted from January 2 to January 14, 2023.
Coronavirus In India: PM Modi's meeting is over, COVID-19 guidelines soon
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-level review meeting has ended amid the Corona alert in India. The meeting was attended by the CEO of NITI Aayog, along with ministers and officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Health. This meeting lasted for about two hours. According to reports, guidelines can also be issued after the meeting.
Coronavirus In India: Trader returns from China tests positive in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-level review meeting has ended amid the Corona alert in India. The meeting was attended by the CEO of NITI Aayog, along with ministers and officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Health. This meeting lasted for about two hours. According to reports, guidelines can also be issued after the meeting.
In the meantime, a positive COVID-19 report has come to the fore. A businessman from Bhavnagar city in Gujarat who returned from China tested corona positive. After that, the health department was alerted. The report came positive after the rapid test of the businessman. Now the sample has been sent to Gandhinagar for genome sequencing.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said, "We are keeping an eye on the situation in China. We have not issued any travel advisories yet. But travelers should follow the guidelines of the country they belong to." Serum Institute of India has sought DCGI approval for its Covax vaccine as a booster dose for those aged 18 years and above. This vaccine can be given to those who have been given two doses of Covishield or Covaxin.
Coronavirus In India: PM Modi's high-level meeting, THESE guidelines may be issued for states
Once again, the war against Corona has started in the country. India is on high alert after the Corona explosion in China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level review meeting on Corona today. Apart from Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, many experts were present at the meeting. After the Prime Minister's review meeting on Corona, new advisories and guidelines may be issued for the states. In this advisory, instructions can be found to reduce the crowd at the New Year celebration and to complete the preparations for quarantine and testing within 7 days.
These instructions may come after the PM's meeting-
- There can be orders to start testing every passenger coming from abroad immediately.
- Orders for genome sequencing of positive patients may be issued.
- Guidelines for following the Covid protocol and keeping those returning from travelling in home isolation.
- There may be a new advisory to keep social distancing and wear a mask while going out of the house.
- People may be directed to stay away from crowded places and make all necessary preparations, including keeping them in a seven-day quarantine.
Coronavirus In India: Steps taken by Modi Government to fight COVID-19
High level review
22 December 2022: The health ministry held a high-level review meeting to review the rising cases of Covid-19 in China and other countries and assess the situation in India. The government has also written to all states to ramp up genome sequencing and send all positive samples to designated Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium-INSACOG laboratories. In a letter to the states, Rajesh Bhushan, health secretary, said the public health challenge of Covid-19 persists around the world, with about 3.5 million cases reported weekly.
Testing at Airport
We have also started the random RT-PCR sampling among passengers arriving at international airports in the country: Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya in LS.
Task Assigned To States
The Centre has also asked states and Union Territories to sequence all positive case samples on a daily basis to identify virus variants in circulation.
Masks Advisory
The government has now advised people to wear masks in crowded places and get a booster dose of the Covid vaccine.
Expert Committee
The Union Ministry of Health is following the COVID-19 trajectory globally and in the country, along with various expert committees. The Union Ministry of Health & FW has requested States/UTs to focus on a five-fold strategy of Test-Track-Treat-Vaccination Against COVID-19 and Adherence to COVID Appropriate Behavior and has urged all States/UTs to remain prepared for any surge in COVID-19 trajectory.
Genome Sequencing
In a letter to the states and UTs, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said, "In view of the sudden spurt of cases being witnessed in Japan, United States of America, Republic of Korea, Brazil and China, it is essential to gear up the whole genome sequencing of positive case samples to track the variants through Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network. Such an exercise will enable timely detection of newer variants, if any, circulating in the country and will facilitate undertaking of requisite public health measures for the same."
Coronavirus Outbreak: New variant in China feared to be fatal, one positive person can infect 16 people
The fear of Corona has started troubling once again. Alerts continue in the country after the new variant of Corona in China, BF.7, is feared to be fatal. A person with the new variant can infect 16 people in a day. Whereas in the earlier variant, the affected person could infect only two to three. Keeping this in mind, the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued an alert to the medical colleges of the country. Specially instructed to focus on vaccination for protection from corona.
Coronavirus In India: Fake Alert from Health Ministry about XBB variant
One message is circulating in some Whatsapp groups regarding XBB variant of #COVID19. The message is #FAKE and #MISLEADING. The Union Health Ministry shared detailed information about the latest coronavirus variant and called it "fake" and "misleading."
Coronavirus Outbreak: Increased death cases in children; shortage of paracetamol, situation worsens in China and Japan
Amid the worsening situation due to Corona, there has been a shortage of paracetamol, a drug used in fever and colds, in the Chinese city of Taiwan. According to Chinese media reports , in view of the increasing risks, people have started stocking large quantities of medicine, as a result of which there is now a shortage in medical stores. Health officials have appealed to the public not to stockpile medicines. "It is true that the demand for paracetamol has increased significantly across Taiwan", said Health Minister Hsueh Jui-yuan. He further said, "We are closely monitoring the supply and demand situation. Efforts are being made to control the sudden increase in demand."
Apart from China, there are reports of corona explosions in Japan and the US as well. Many children infected with corona have died in Japan. According to the report from 'Japan Times', the havoc of the Omicron variant is being seen there too. A survey of recent cases finds that nearly half of infants and children who die from COVID-19 do not have a pre-existing illness.
Coronavirus Outbreak: BAD Chinese vaccine exposed, Germany sends its vaccine to China for German expatriates
The world has been battling the corona virus infection for the last three years. When it seems that Corona is leaving the world. Suddenly the cases start increasing again. Meanwhile, there has been a corona explosion in China. For the first time, vaccine is being sent to China from Germany. Germany has sent the first batch of its 'BioNTech' vaccine to China. Although this vaccine will not be imposed on Chinese citizens. Rather, this vaccine will be given to the immigrants from Germany living in China. It is clear from this that Germany does not trust China's vaccine.
First of all in the world, China had claimed to make its vaccine 'Sinovac', since then the world had raised questions on the Chinese vaccine. Now the havoc and deaths of Corona in China have once again proved the Chinese vaccine to be 'ineffective'. Germany has also sent its vaccine to German expatriates in China, not trusting the Chinese vaccine. China's corona vaccine has proved ineffective. The whole world has come to know about this. Because the Chinese vaccine could not control the unbridled corona in China. Due to this, the immunity of the Chinese people could not be fully formed.
Coronavirus In India: High concern for XBB variant- Check symptoms & follow THESE guidelines
Everyone is advised to wear a mask because the new variant of the COVID-Omicron XBB coronavirus is different, deadly and not easy to detect correctly. The symptoms of the new virus COVID-Omicron XBB are the following:
- There is no cough.
- There is no fever.
There will only be a limited number of these others:
- Joint pain.
- Headache.
- Pain in the neck.
- Upper back pain.
- Pneumonia.
- There is usually no appetite.
COVID-Omicron XBB is 5 times more virulent than the Delta variant and has a higher mortality rate than it. It takes less time for the condition to reach an extreme severity and sometimes there are no obvious symptoms. This strain of the virus is not found in the nasopharyngeal region and directly affects the lungs for a relatively short period of time. Several patients diagnosed with Covid-Omicron XBB were classified as afebrile and pain free, but x-rays showed mild chest pneumonia. Nasal swab tests are often negative for Covid-Omicron XBB, and cases of false negative nasopharyngeal tests are increasing.
This means that the virus can spread in the community and directly infect the lungs, causing viral pneumonia, which in turn causes acute respiratory distress. This explains why the Covid-Omicron XBB has become something very contagious, highly virulent and lethal. Caution, avoid crowded places, keep a distance of 1.5 m even in open spaces, wear a double-layer mask, wear a suitable mask, wash hands frequently, even if everyone is asymptomatic (no coughing or sneezing). This wave of Covid-Omicron XBB is deadlier than the first wave of Covid-19. So we have to be very careful and take several reinforced precautions against coronavirus. Maintain vigilant communication with your friends and family.
Coronavirus In India: UP CM Yogi reviews Covid situation, says THIS
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed the officers to strictly follow the Covid protocol to avoid corona infection and make people aware to wear face masks in crowded public places like hospitals, buses, railway stations, markets. Chief Minister Yogi reviewed the situation of Corona in the state on Thursday. He said that the changing circumstances of Covid should be closely monitored. Medical Education, Health Department should prepare with better coordination. Further policy will be decided in consultation with the State Level Health Advisory Committee.
Coronavirus In India: Uttarakhand CM Dhami in action, takes THIS measure for effective control of Covid
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a meeting with the Health Department regarding Corona today. During this session, the CM said that for effective control of Covid, a campaign should be launched to apply booster doses in the state. Camps will be set up for booster doses from tomorrow. The Chief Minister held a meeting at the Secretariat on Thursday for effective control over Covid. He asked them to activate the control rooms in all the districts. The Chief Minister said that genome sequencing should also be done for the new cases of Covid that will come. The Chief Minister directed the officials to motivate people to apply for doses. It should also be widely publicized through various mediums. He also directed the Chief Secretary to conduct a regular review of Covid. The Chief Minister said that the demand for a Covid booster dose should be sent to the Central Government immediately. Full availability of all necessary resources should be maintained.
Coronavirus Outbreak: How different is Corona in both China and India? Check
According to the Ministry of Health, at present, the BA.5 variant of Omicron is most effective in India. However, people infected with this variant have not yet been seen in critical condition. How different is Corona in both China and India? Health experts say that the concern in India is not BA.5 or BF.7 but the XBB variant. This XBB variant is a combination of Corona's BJ.1 and BA.2.75. The most worrying thing is that not only does it spread rapidly, but it is also not affected by the present corona vaccine. This variant is responsible for the increase in corona cases in many countries.
Coronavirus In India: IMA issues COVID-19 advisory- Check Do's & Don't HERE
Cases of corona virus are increasing rapidly in many countries of the world. The situation is very bad in many countries, including China and Japan. In China, there is even a shortage of ventilators in hospitals. Omicron's sub-variant BF.7 is causing havoc in China. In India too, 4 patients of this variant have been found. After this, the Government of India became alert. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has issued an advisory on the Corona crisis, in which the IMA said:
- It is necessary to wear a mask in public places.
- It is necessary to maintain social distancing
- Keep washing your hands with sanitizer and soap.
- Avoid going to political and social meetings
- Avoiding international travel
- If you are suffering from problems like fever, sore throat, cough or loose motion etc., then go to the doctor.
- Get the Covid vaccination done as soon as possible, which also includes the precautionary dose.
In the last 24 hours, 145 cases have been registered in India, out of which 4 cases are of BF.7. In the last 24 hours, 5 lakh 37 thousand cases have been reported from China, Japan, Korea and America. The central government has come into action mode regarding the new variant of Corona. The government has given instructions for random checking of passengers coming from abroad at the airport. According to sources, a new guideline could be issued soon on this.
Coronavirus In India: BA.5 and BQ.1.1 raises concern
Many variants which increase the cases of corona in different countries of the world have also found their presence in India. BA.5 (BF.7 is all its lineage), BQ.1.1, BA.4.6, XBB, BA.2.75, CH.1.1 variants are creating ruckus in different countries of the world. The presence of these variants has also been found in India. However, till now, no significant effect of these variants has been shown in India. According to genome sequencing data from September to December, BA.5, which came in 26% of the genome sequencing samples, has now increased to 38%. The sub lineage of BA.5 is BF.7. Its four cases have been confirmed in India so far. Due to this variant, there has been havoc in China.
The BQ.1.1 variant, which was found in 27% of the genome sequencing samples, has now increased to 33%. India's concern about BA.5 and BQ.1.1 has increased due to the increasing percentage. The presence of BA.4.6 is 2.3% in genome sequencing. The XBB variant is 3.8 percent, BA.2.75 is traced in about 7 percent. 16 cases of CH.1.1 have been confirmed in Maharashtra and 1 in Gujarat.
Genome sequencing of 1500 samples has been done in the month of November and 500 in the first week of December and 394 in the second week of December. INSACOG has so far tracked around 540 variants since the beginning of Corona. INSACOG works under the Ministry of Health to study and monitor the different types of Covid in India.
Coronavirus In India: PM Modi wears MASK in parliament after 'MANDATORY' notice - PICS
The effect of Corona was also visible amidst the heat of uproar in the winter session of the Parliament. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made it mandatory for all MPs, ministers and officials to wear masks while entering the House. All the MPs who were going inside without wearing masks were being given masks. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen wearing a mask inside the parliament. The Lok Sabha Speaker appealed for vigilance and caution. He said that keeping in view past experiences, it is necessary to be careful. In the Rajya Sabha too, all the MPs were seen wearing masks, while the Chairman was also wearing a mask.
Coronavirus In India: 'LOCKDOWN' nightmare knocking on doors again? IMA makes significant remark
Once again, the threat of corona has started looming in India. In view of this, the central government has also become alert. On Wednesday, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya held a meeting with senior officials and experts. In which he said that the corona is not over yet. Meanwhile, the Indian Medical Association says that there will be no lockdown situation in the country, as 95% of the people here have been vaccinated. There is a need to take care of T-3 in India i.e. Testing, Treating and Tracing. At the same time, PM Modi will hold a review meeting regarding Corona at 3:30 pm today. Apart from this, emergency meetings will also be held in Delhi, UP, Karnataka, Maharashtra, MP, Chhattisgarh. Meanwhile, the good news is that the prices of medicines like paracetamol, amoxicillin and rabeprazole, which are used in the treatment of corona, will come down.
COVID-19 India: Corona Effect starts, Lok Sabha Speaker and Vice President wear MASK inside parliament- PICS
Apart from China, in view of the increasing cases of corona in Japan, South Korea and America, India has also come on alert mode. Masks were also made mandatory in Parliament on Thursday. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Rajya Sabha Chairman Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar were also seen wearing masks here. Masks were given to the MPs before entering the house. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla appealed to all MPs to wear masks during the proceedings of the session. On the other hand, PM Modi called a meeting to review the situation of Corona in the country. Earlier on Wednesday, the Union Health Ministry had a review meeting on Corona. After the meeting, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that India is ready to deal with every situation.
Coronavirus In India: Central Government Issues COVID 'Appropriate Behaviour' Guidelines
The central government is currently advising citizens on 'Appropriate Behaviour' in the Covid-19 situation. It has been said that social distancing is necessary to deal with Corona. Because of that, it was said that there should be a distance between two people. So that the spread of Corona can be prevented. What is in this advisory? Check here:
- The government has advised people to reuse face masks. It has been urged to wear masks, especially in crowded places.
- If you are outside, avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. You can use hand sanitizer first for this. Wash your hands constantly.
- The government has also advised that spitting should be avoided in the open to prevent corona. Therefore, there is a constant risk of corona spreading.
- It is advised to travel only when absolutely necessary to prevent Corona. Also, it has been said not to go to crowded places, i.e. stay away from crowds.
- Don't post anything on social media that risks spreading negative information or fear. If you want to get any information about Corona, use a reliable source for it.
- All things come under the Covid 'Appropriate Behaviour', which was issued by the Ministry of Health of India regarding Corona. To comply with which an advisory has been issued.
- However, all the experts and the government say that there is no need to panic about Corona in India at present.
Coronavirus In India: COVID-19 restrictions from TODAY? Union Health Minister makes significant remark
Restrictions regarding Covid are going to start in the country from today, i.e. from Thursday itself. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has given this information. He said that we cannot be careless, immediate action has to be taken.
'Corona Bomb' Exploded All Over The World!
Corona has wreaked havoc in China. Along with this, suddenly the corona bomb has exploded all over the world. Along with China, cases of corona have suddenly started increasing in countries like America, Japan, and South Korea. During the last 24 hours, 5.37 lakh cases have been reported in the whole world. In Japan alone, 2.06 lakh cases of corona have been found in the last 24 hours. At the same time, 296 people died due to corona. More than 50 thousand cases have been found in America also. While 323 people have lost their lives.
Most Cases Found In Japan
In the last 24 hours, 2.06 lakh cases of corona have been found in Japan. At the same time, 296 people died. In America also, more than 50 thousand cases were found and 323 people lost their lives. Apart from this, 88,172 cases of corona have been found in South Korea, 54,613 in France and 44415 in Brazil. At the same time, 197 people died due to the epidemic in Brazil.
The WHO said that hospitals in China are full due to the current wave of Corona. Apart from China, the cases of corona are increasing rapidly in many other countries of the world, including America and Japan. In such a situation, along with the Government of India, the states have also come on alert.
Cases Found In India
In the last 24 hours, 145 cases have been found in India. However, no one has lost his life during this period. So far, 44,677,594 cases have been found in the country. At the same time, 5.3 lakh people have lost their lives in the epidemic so far. There are only 4672 active cases in the country.
Coronavirus China: WHO Warns China, 'Don't hide information!'
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern over the spread of a new type of coronavirus across China. In addition, the organization fears that Xi Jinping's country may hide information related to the corona virus. "Hopefully, China will provide information and review our recommendations," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Thursday. Tedros said that much information about the source of the Covid infection has not yet come to light. Incidentally, very little information about the epidemic situation in that country has come to light. China has always denied that the coronavirus was created by a Chinese government laboratory in Wuhan.
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A section of the western media has alleged that they have not disclosed this information. Virus experts say that three Covid-waves are going to hit China this winter. Omicron BF.7, a new variant of coronavirus, has triggered a new epidemic in China. In this situation, Tedros said, he will provide the necessary assistance to Beijing to complete the vaccination of the population at risk. He also appealed to Beijing to observe necessary precautions to prevent infection.
UP Health Minister Mayankeshwar Singh makes a big statement on preparations against Corona. Mayankeshwar Singh said that the government is fully prepared to deal with Covid- WATCH
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Covid 19 India: Random Sampling Of International Passengers Started At Airports From Thursday
Center has asked states to send samples of all Covid positive cases to INSACOG genome sequencing lab. INSACOG works under the Ministry of Health to study and monitor the different types of Covid in India. Random sampling of international passengers for Covid-19 has started at airports across the country from Thursday. Masks are not mandatory even at the airport, but social distancing was advised in an advisory in November. The Center said that there is nothing to panic, people should wear masks in crowded areas and it will review the situation every week. At this time no Covid-19 protocol is applicable for public gatherings or tourist places. After the advisory of the Center in June, masks are not mandatory in any state.
COVID In India: 185 New Cases Of Corona Virus Infection Reported In India
At present, there are less cases of corona in the country. According to Thursday's data, 185 new cases of corona virus infection have been reported in India in a single day. Right now the number of active patients in the country has come down to 3,402. After the death of another patient due to infection in Delhi, the death toll has increased to 5,30,681.
Corona In India: Symptoms Of BF.7 Variant
According to reports, the BF.7 variant of the corona spreads rapidly and its symptoms are fever, cough, sore throat, fatigue and diarrhea. Due to the BF.7 variant in China, people are reaching the hospital on a large scale. According to the reports coming from there, the hospitals are completely full. On the other hand, Gujarat's health department confirmed that patients with the BF.7 and BF.12 variants of Omicron were found in October-November. They were treated in home isolation and have now fully recovered. Sources said that the first case came to the fore in July.
'Deeply Concerned' over China's Covid-19 situation, says WHO
The World Health Organization has expressed concern about the ongoing Corona virus crisis in China. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that the organization is "deeply concerned" about the reports of increasing cases of corona virus infection in China. Tedros said, "The country has largely abandoned its 'zero covid' policy. As a result of which, a large number of people are getting infected." He said the UN agency needed more information on the severity of COVID-19 in China, especially on patients admitted to hospitals and intensive care units, so that a "comprehensive risk assessment of the situation on the ground" could be done. The WHO is very concerned about the changing situation amid reports of increasing cases of severe disease in China.
Corona Outbreak In China
A Chinese father kneels down and begs the hospital staff to help his kid with high fever and in return hospital staff kneels down and says he can't help in any way. Most of the hospitals in China are full with covid patients.
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Fourth wave scare: PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation today
Fourth wave scare: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the Covid-19 situation and related aspects in the country at a high-level meeting today, news agency ANI reported.
Mamata Banerjee asks Bengal officials to form panel of experts, keep tab on Covid-19 situation
West Bengal Covid-19 situation: Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has expressed concern over the surge in Covid-19 cases in China, and advised health officials to form a committee of experts to keep an eye on the emerging situation.
Banerjee, during a meeting at the state secretariat on Wednesday, told Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi, "Set up a team of experts to monitor the situation. The health secretary will be leading the team. Genome sequencing should continue."
Since the outbreak of the disease in 2020, West Bengal reported 21,532 deaths. According to the state health department, 20,96,981 people have recovered from the infection till December 20 this year.
The current Covid-19 positivity rate in Bengal stands around 0.16 per cent with about 43 active cases.
Yogi Adityanath govt directs officials to ensure Covid protocols followed at night shelters
Uttar Pradesh coronavirus situation: Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has directed officials to ensure Covid-19 protocols are followed at night shelters for the homeless.
According to a statement, the state government's guidelines stated that Covid protocol, such as maintaining social distancing, must be adhered to at the night shelters.
Director of Uttar Pradesh Local Bodies Directorate Neha Sharma said directives have been issued to municipal commissioners and executive officers on a priority basis.
They have been directed to regularly update details of night shelters on the Google link of the directorate so that monitoring of arrangements at all the night shelters can be done, she said.
The facilities at the night shelters should be of good quality and arrangements for cleanliness, pure drinking water and lighting should be made. Directives have also been issued for the distribution of blankets among the poor, Sharma said.
CM Yogi had recently instructed officials to make proper arrangements at night shelters in view of the biting cold in the state
Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde to hold meeting on Covid-19 situation today
Maharashtra Covid-19 situation: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis will hold a meeting with health department officials on the Covid-19 situation today.
According to state Heath Minister Tanaji Sawant, no patient infected with a new Omicron variant (said to be driving China's current surge of Covid-19 cases) has been detected so far in Maharashtra.
No need to hit the panic button: Top Maharashtra official on Covid-19 situation
Maharashtra's state surveillance officer has said all swab samples testing positive for Covid-19 will be sent for genome sequencing to track any new variant and maintained there was no need to panic in view of the current surge in cases in China, said to be driven by a new strain of Omicron.
State surveillance officer Dr Pradip Awate's said they are already conducting genome sequencing of samples, but since the number of positive cases has come down in the last few months, the sequencing process, too, has slowed down.
"Earlier, we used to pick up samples of serious patients, admitted patients, patients who had re-infection after vaccination, and patients from particular clusters for genome sequencing. But as per the Centre's guidelines, we will be sending all the RT-PCR positive samples for genomic sequencing now," he told news agency PTI.
Awate, however, said there was no need to hit the panic button and pointed out that three cases of the Omicron subvariant BF.7, apparently the strain driving China's current COVID-19 surge, have been already detected in India (two in Gujarat and one in Odisha).
He said BF.7, the sub-lineage of BA.5, has already been detected in India, but it did not spread among the country's population.
"At the same time, the BQ.1 sub-variant, which has been found in the United States of America, was also found in India and Maharashtra and that also did not lead to a spurt in cases," he added.
Awate said since all these variants have already been spotted in India, there was a slim possibility of anything going wrong, "so no need to press the panic button".
Covid-19 fourth wave threat: Centre briefs states to ensure genome sequencing, step up surveillance
Covid-19 fourth wave threat: Amid a fresh global surge in Covid-19 cases, the central government has briefed all states to conduct genome sequencing of samples, the additional chief secretary of Health told news agency ANI.
Additional Chief Secretary of Health, Manoj Agarwal said the central government briefed all states to ensure proper screening of international passengers, as well as genome sequencing.
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Odisha issues Covid-19 advisory after new Omicron BF.7 strain detected in state
The Odisha government has issued instructions for surveillance and whole genome sequencing (WGS) for Covid-19 management in view of the recent explosion of infections in China and the detection of four confirmed cases of the new Omicron BF.7 strain in four Indian states, including Odisha.
In a statement, the state health department informed that Omicron BF.7 Covid sub-variant was detected in Odisha, in a single sample tested on 30 September 2022.
"The lady tested was asymptomatic at the time of the test. She got tested for her travel to the US. She and her family are in the US since October. None of them has any flu-like symptoms since their departure from India," the statement read.
In a letter to all the authorities, State Health Secretary Shalini Pandit stated, "There is a rise in Covid cases in China, Japan, USA, Korea and Brazil and India is put on alert mode to follow the operational guidelines for revised surveillance strategy in the context of Covid-19 issued by MOHFW in June 2022. In view of the sudden of spurt of cases being witnessed in the above-mentioned countries, it is essential to gear up the disease surveillance and WGS of positive case samples to track the variant through the Indian SARS CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network(sic)."
Arvind Kejriwal to hold emergency meeting on Covid-19 today
Covid-19 fourth wave scare: In view of the sudden surge in Covid-19 cases in China, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called an emergency meeting today.
"Delhi government is alert. CM Kejriwal has called an emergency meeting regarding coronavirus tomorrow," news agency PTI quoted an official as saying.
"The Delhi government is keeping a watch on the Covid-19 situation," the official added.
Chinese health experts warn of new Covid-19 variants
Threat of new Covid-19 variants looms large: As highly transmissible Omicron strains, mainly BA.5.2 and BF.7, spread like wildfire, Chinese health experts have warned that a new wave of coronavirus infections that have hit the country may result in new variants.
Wang Guangfa, a respiratory expert from Peking University First Hospital, warned that Beijing may experience a spike in severe Covid-19 cases over the next fortnight.
"We must act quickly and prepare fever clinics, emergency and severe treatment resources," he said, adding that the primary action for hospitals is to expand ICU beds.
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Uttar Pradesh issues COVID guidelines amid spike Iin Cases, makes mask mandatory at public places.
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Patients infected with Omicron subvariant BF.7, BF 12 fully recovered: Gujarat government
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Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls emergency meeting amid Covid-19's BF.7 variant scare.
Covid 19 Live Updates: BF 7 Variant total cases
BF.7 cases were reported in India in July, September and November and there are four cases so far. Three cases were reported from Gujarat and one from Odisha. The infection has not been found to be strong.
Covid 19 Live Updates: WHO Warns
China may be struggling to keep a tally of Covid-19 infections as the country experiences a big spike in cases, a senior World Health Organisation official said on Wednesday, amid concerns about a lack of data from the country.
Covid 19 Live Updates: International passengers to be monitored in Bengaluru airport soon
Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Wednesday said that the state government will start monitoring international passengers at Bengaluru airport in view of a sudden spurt in COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world.
He, however, did not specify from which date the monitoring process will begin at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in the state capital, news agency PTI reported.
Covid 19 Live Updates: 4 cases of BF.7 Omicron sub-variant reported in past 6 months
India has in the past six months reported four cases of the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant, which is driving current surge of infections in China. Sources said BF.7 cases were reported in India in July, September and November and there are four cases so far and added that three cases were reported from Gujarat and one from Odisha, new agency ANI reported.
Covid 19 Live Updates: Delhi CM calls emergency meeting
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has called an emergency meeting tommrow (Thursday) in view of the sudden spike in the Covid-19 cases in neighouring China and several other countries around the world, news agency PTI reported.
As per PTI, Three cases of the Omicron subvariant BF.7, apparently the strain driving China's current surge of coronavirus cases, have been detected in India so far - two from Gujarat and one from Odisha.
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Covid 19 Live Updates: WHO expresses concern about Covid situation in China
The World Health Organisation is concerned about a spike in Covid-19 infections in China and is supporting the government to focus its efforts on vaccinating people at the highest risk across the country, the head of the agency said on Wednesday.
Covid 19 Live Updates: Adar Poonawala tweets amid spike in Covid cases
The news of rising COVID cases coming out of China is concerning, we need not panic given our excellent vaccination coverage and track record.
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A woman with travel history to America was found BF.7 variant positive on Nov 18 in Vadodara. She recovered after home isolation & her condition is normal.
Covid-19 Live Updates: Random Testing at Delhi Airport for Passengers
According to sources, random testing will also be done at Delhi airport for passengers in view of surge in Covid-19 cases globally.
Coronavirus India Live Updates: Random sampling for Covid at airports for passengers arriving from China, other countries
Random sample testing for coronavirus will be conducted at airports for international passengers arriving from China and other countries in view of the recent surge in cases in some parts of the world.
Covid- 19 Live Updates: Rising Covid cases news from China is concerning says Adar Poonawala, urges people not to panic
Raising concern on the rising Covid-19 cases in neighbouring China, Serum Institute of India (SII) CEO Adar Poonawala on Wednesday asked the people not to panic because of India's "excellent vaccination coverage and track record".
Covid Surge In China Triggers Widespread Shortage Of Drugs: Report
An unprecedented Covid wave in China has triggered widespread drug shortage, as people scramble to buy fever medicines and painkillers to alleviate flu-like symptoms. The panic buying has spread outside mainland China's borders, with the generic versions of Tylenol and Advil sold out at drugstores in Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and as far as Australia, prompting some local pharmacies to limit sales.
Covid 19 Live Updates: Chandigarh to Increase Covid Testing from 100 to 600 Per Day
Chandigarh Health Secretary Yashpal Garg said, “The Central government has already instructed to keep track of Covid-19 cases and related trends. We will increase testing from 100 to 600 per day. We are taking precautions, I appeal to people to get vaccinated soon.”
Covid 19 Live Updates: US Returnee Woman Found Infected With BF.7 Variant in Gujarat
A 61-year-old woman, who returned from US, was found infected with Omicron’s BF.7 variant.
COVID Cases In India: Testing reduced by 95%
According to the Ministry of Health, 131 new cases have been reported in the country on Tuesday. At present there are a total of 3,408 active cases in the country. However, one reason for this could also be the lack of testing. At present, testing has reduced very much in the country. According to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), 1.15 lakh tests were done in the country on Tuesday. Whereas, when the cases of corona increase, then 20-20 lakh tests were done in a day. The peak of the third wave caused by Omicron came on January 21 this year. On that day, more than 3.47 lakh cases of corona were reported in the country. On January 21, more than 19.60 lakh tests were done in the country. Whereas, the peak of the second wave came on 6 May 2021. Then more than 4.14 lakh cases were reported in a day and more than 18.26 lakh tests were done on that day. That is, now 95 percent less tests are being done in comparison to the amount of testing that was done in India on the peak day.
China COVID outbreak: Biggest Wave Of Corona So Far
Corona is returning once again. The biggest wave of Corona has come in China so far. The pace of infection has increased there. Infection is increasing not only in China, but also in countries like America, Japan, Brazil, South Korea. Experts claimed that in the next 90 days, 60 percent of China's population and 10 percent of the world's population may get corona infected. He has expressed apprehension that lakhs of deaths may occur due to this.A report claimed that one million people could die from Corona in China next year. Meanwhile, the danger of a new wave of corona has increased in India as well. On Tuesday, the central government has asked all the states to do genome sequencing of all positive cases so that the variant can be tracked.
COVID-19 India update: 131 fresh infections recorded
Once again the cases of corona virus are increasing in many parts of the country. In the last 24 hours, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4,46,76,330 today (December 21) with 131 fresh infections, while the number of active cases came down to 3,408, according to Union health ministry data. The toll due to the viral disease increased to 5,30,680 with three more fatalities, including two deaths reconciled by Kerala and one reported from West Bengal in the last 24 hours.
Corona Virus In India: Union Health Ministry On Alert
A high-level meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya regarding Corona, which is once again raising its head in some countries including China. After this Mandaviya said that Corona has not gone yet. All concerned parties have to be alert and careful about this. On the other hand, NITI Aayog member Dr. VK Paul said that the third or precautionary dose of corona vaccine is mandatory. Everyone should take it. It has also been advised to wear masks in crowded places. After the meeting, Mandaviya tweeted, "In view of the increasing corona cases in some countries, we reviewed the situation in the country with experts and officials. Covid is not over yet. All concerned have been instructed to remain vigilant and strengthen monitoring. We are ready to deal with any situation."
Omicron variant BF.7 is said to be the primary cause behind the extreme surge in Covid cases, and Covid-related deaths in China. However, India has been detecting these strains and data from India’s SARS CoV 2 genomic surveillance programme, or INSACOG. BF.7 has been present here for months.
Corona In India: 3 Cases of Omicron Variant BF.7 Behind China's Covid Surge Found in India
Omicron variant BF.7, the Covid-19 variant responsible for a sudden rise in cases in China, has also made its way to India, as 3 such cases have been detected in the country. The first case of BF.7 in India was detected in October by Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre. So far, two cases have been reported from Gujarat while one case has been reported from Odisha, a PTI report said on Wednesday. Despite 3 cases of this variant being detected in India, there hasn’t been an overall surge in Covid cases in the country. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a Covid-19 review meeting on Wednesday, where experts said there is a need for continued surveillance to keep a track of existing and emerging variants
Virus Spreading Like Fire
Most of the elderly are losing their lives due to pre-existing diseases. Very few people have died due to respiratory problems after getting infected with the coronavirus. The whole world has expressed concern over the increase in the cases of Corona epidemic in China. While the US has said that the virus is spreading like fire in China and it can pose a threat to everyone, opposition leaders of India demand ban on flights from China.
5 Deaths in 2 Days
According to the Health Commission of China, no one died due to corona in the country on Tuesday. However, on Monday, five deaths were recorded due to the infection.
Corona Virus Outbreak In China
On Tuesday, 3101 cases of corona have been reported in China, while 2722 cases of infection were registered here on Monday. According to the Chinese government and National Health Commission of China, out of the total cases reported on Tuesday, 3049 were local cases. This was 393 more than the 2656 local cases found on Monday. At present, 3 lakh 86 thousand 276 cases of corona have been confirmed in China.
BF.7 variant scare Live Updates: Vigilance regarding Corona has been increased in the country. In many countries, including China and Japan, the virus has again started wreaking havoc. For the last few days, the cases of corona have increased rapidly in these countries. Keeping this in mind, the Government of India asked the concerned departments and officials to remain on alert mode. Necessary instructions have already been issued to the authorities for proper health arrangements in the hospitals. Along with this, new guidelines have also been issued for passengers coming from abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned against complacency, called for a strict vigil, and directed that the ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports, be strengthened.