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COVID-19 case fatality rate below 2 pc, on continuous decline: MoHFW
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 7 (ANI): The data released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has revealed that the COVID-19 Case Fatality Rate (CFR) has dropped below 2 per cent and is on a continuous decline.
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COVID-19: Health Ministry rushes central teams to Punjab, Chandigarh
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 6 (ANI): With a record spike in new coronavirus cases in the country, which on Sunday became the world's second most COVID-affected country, the Union health ministry rushed teams to Punjab and Union Territory of Chandigarh, which has seen a surge in cases and
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'On-demand' COVID-19 testing for all individuals, no delays in emergency p
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): Now, any individual can get themselves tested for COVID-19 on-demand and no emergency procedure (including deliveries) should be delayed due to lack of test, the Union Health Ministry has said in an updated advisory on COVID-19 testing.
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In a first, Union Health Ministry introduces 'on demand' COVID-19 testing
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 5 (ANI): For the first time, the Union Health Ministry has allowed on-demand COVID-19 testing without a prescription.
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Few states not utilising optimal capacity of RT-PCR tests to diagnose COVI
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): Union Health Ministry on Thursday said there are states where RT-PCR testing capacity for COVID-19 is not being utilised to its optimal capacity.
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Single person driving a car or doing exercise does not have to wear face m
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): A Single person driving a car or a person doing exercise/cycling alone does not have to wear a face mask. However, if there is more than one person in a car and group of people are exercising then wearing a mask is a must to avoid the spread of COVID-
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Only centers outside containment zones can conduct examinations: Health Mi
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Only those examination centres which are outside the containment zone will be allowed to function or conduct the examination, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday in its Standard operating procedures (SOP) on preventive measures to be followed whi
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India registers 78,357 new coronavirus cases, tally crosses 37-lakh mark
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): India recorded a single-day spike of 78,357 new coronavirus cases in the last 24 hours taking the tally past 37-lakh mark, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MOHFW) on Wednesday.
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Five states report maximum new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours: Health Min
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that five states, that is Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have registered the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours.
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COVID-19: Health Ministry to rush central teams to UP, Jharkhand, Chhattis
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 31 (ANI): As the four states witnessing a sudden surge in the number of COVID-19 cases and recording high mortalities over the last few days, the Union Health Ministry has decided to rush central teams to Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha.
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Delhi govt doing aggresive testing, aim is not to leave untraced cases: Sa
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 31 (ANI): Amid the sudden surge in COVID-19 cases in the national capital, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Monday that the Kejriwal government was doing "aggressive testing" and the aim was to ensure no case was left untraced.
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Rajasthan reports 1,450 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Aug 30 (ANI): As many as 1,450 new COVID-19 cases and 13 deaths were reported in Rajasthan on Sunday, said the State Health Department.
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