LIVE Updates | Coronavirus In India: Less active COVID-19 cases but new cases increases

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.

COVID-19 Outbreak, Coronavirus In India 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.

05 January 2023

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Coronavirus In India: Less active COVID-19 cases but new cases increases

Corona has again started showing its havoc in the world. Corona cases are continuously increasing in many countries including China, South Korea, America and Japan. In view of the increasing corona cases worldwide, the Government of India also gave instructions to be vigilant. According to the data released by the Union Health Ministry, 188 new cases of Kovid-19 have been registered on Thursday (January 5). With this, now the number of active cases has increased to 2,554. 201 people have been cured in the last 24 hours in India. After which the total number of recoveries has increased to 4,41,46,055. With this the recovery rate is currently 98.8% and active cases are 0.01%.

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Coronavirus Outbreak: China announces free health packages to fight COVID-19 surge

Southwest China's Chongqing Municipality will issue free packages containing antipyretics to residents above 60 amid the spread of COVID-19. Authorities have ordered 2.4 million health packages, containing antipyretics, traditional Chinese medicines, medical-grade masks, and antigen test kits, the municipal government said Tuesday evening. They will be given out before Thursday, prioritizing rural residents, people above 80, and those with underlying diseases. Those with mobile difficulties can have the packages delivered to their doorsteps.