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Centre urges states to declare 'black fungus' an epidemic, report all cases

This fungal infection is leading to prolonged morbidity and mortality amongst Covid patients, said Joint Secretary in the health ministry Lav Agarwal in the letter

Preparedness costs only fraction of impact of a pandemic: Harsh Vardhan

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said that an important lesson Covid has taught is that preparedness costs only a fraction of the impact of a pandemic, but the returns are exponential

Covid-19 patients can take jab three months after recovery: Govt

These recommendations are based on the evolving situation of the pandemic and emerging global scientific evidence and experience, the health ministry said in a statement on Wednesday

Health ministry panel vetting requests by six cos to make Mucormycosis drug

Development come amid fast spread of disease in various states and shortage of drugs to treat it; Rajasthan has already declared an epidemic

Covid LIVE: Maharashtra sees over 34,000 cases in a day; 1,350 in Mumbai

Coronavirus live updates: India reported a record of 4,529 new deaths and 267,334 fresh Covid-19 infections today, taking the caseload tally to 25,496,330. Stay tuned for corona-related news

11,800 tonnes of O2 delivered across country on Oxygen Express trains

Indian Railways has delivered nearly 11,800 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in more than 727 tankers to various states across the country, the ministry said on Wednesday. A total of 196 'Oxygen Express' trains have completed their journey so far and brought relief to various states. Till Wednesday afternoon, 11 loaded Oxygen Expresses are on the run with more than 717 tonnes of LMO in 43 tankers, it said. Oxygen Expresses have been delivering nearly 800 tonnes of LMO across the nation daily for last few days, the ministry said. "Oxygen relief by Oxygen Expresses reached out to 13 states namely Uttarakhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Telangana, Punjab, Kerala, Delhi & Uttar Pradesh," it said. So far, 521 tonnes of oxygen has been offloaded in Maharashtra, nearly 2,979 tonnes in Uttar Pradesh, 498 tonnes in Madhya Pradesh, 1,507 tonnes in Haryana, 653 tonnes in Telangana, 97 tonnes in Rajasthan, 481 tonnes in ...

Delhi reports 3,846 new Covid-19 cases, 235 deaths in last 24 hours

The national capital continued to witness a decline in the Covid-19 cases with 3,846 fresh cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Delhi government.

DATA STORY: India reports 4,529 Covid deaths, most in a day so far

India has so far administered 185,809,302 vaccine doses. That is 744.28 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.35 per cent of its population

Record 2 mn coronavirus tests done in India in one day: Health Ministry

More than 20 lakh Covid-19 tests were conducted across the country in a span of 24 hours, which is a global record and the highest ever done in a single day in India, says Health Ministry

6 new AIIMS fully functional; 7 partially functional: Health Ministry

The Central government has approved setting up 22 AIIMS so far under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana out of which six are already fully functional, informed the health ministry

Covid-19 crisis: Over no response, states relax global vaccine tender norms

BMC was the first civic body in the country to float a global tender for purchasing vaccines

Covid crisis: Below 2% infected, 98% of India still vulnerable, says govt

Data shows spread of Covid is much higher in US, France and other countries

Reaching consensus on Covid-19 vax patent waiver may take time: Experts

Developed nations opposed the proposal, though it received the support of three-fourths of member nations

Over 19.4 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses available with states/UTs: Centre

More than 1.94 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and Union Territories, while one lakh jabs will be delivered to them within the next three days, the Centre said on Tuesday.

Coronavirus LIVE: Mumbai sees below 1,000 daily cases after two months

Coronavirus LIVE updates: The six most-affected states by total cases are Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

DATA STORY: India reports 4,329 Covid deaths, the most yet, 1,000 in Maharashtra alone

India has so far administered 184,453,149 vaccine doses. That is 738.85 per cent of its total caseload, and 13.25 per cent of its population

Karnataka No.1 state in establishing Health & Wellness Centres: Health dept

Karnataka has emerged as best state and is ranked number one in establishing health and wellness centre under the Ayushman Bharat Program, to provide comprehensive primary healthcare in rural areas

Daily Covid-19 recoveries more than 400,000 for first time in country

India has recorded more than 400,000 daily Covid-19 recoveries in a single day for the first time, while new coronavirus infections settled below 300,000 for the second day

Daily Covid-19 cases below 300k after a 26-day run: Health ministry

Cases still rising in many parts; 20% plus positivity in 244 districts

Decoded: What is black fungus and its link to Covid-19 pandemic

India has a huge diabetic population that is at risk. And along with that, steroids and antibiotics are being used quite irrationally for Covid-19 patients