Health Ministry

India's Daily Covid-19 Cases Cross 6,000, 13% Higher Than Yesterday

Amid a nationwide upward trend in the Covid-19 cases, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya will chair a review meeting with the health ministers of all states and Union Territories on Friday afternoon.

Apr 07, 2023, 10:12 AM IST

Covid-19 Cases Rising Fast; India Records Over 5,000 New Infections, Active Tally At 25,587

On Wednesday, India reported 4,435 fresh cases of coronavirus infections - the biggest single-day jump in 163 days (five months and 13 days).

Apr 06, 2023, 09:41 AM IST

Covid-19 Spike In India: 4,435 Fresh Cases In 24 Hours, Active Count At 23,091

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued revised guidelines for Covid-19 in the wake of the surge of cases in the past week across the country.

Apr 05, 2023, 10:08 AM IST

Another Covid-19 Wave In India? Over 500 Cases In UP; Mask Mandatory For Govt Employees In Maharashtra's Satara

Amid rising Covid-19 cases in Maharashtra, the Satara administration has made wearing of masks compulsory for govt employees and those working in semi-government offices, colleges, and banks.

Apr 04, 2023, 10:09 AM IST

Covid-19 Making A Comeback? India Reports 1,249 New Cases, Active Count Reaches 7,927

PM Modi recently reviewed the spike in Covid-19 and influenza cases in the country and urged people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour.

Mar 24, 2023, 11:46 AM IST

Amid Covid scare, govt makes pre-departure RT-PCR tests MANDATORY for flyers from THESE countries

Covid scare: The Centre on Monday made pre-departure RT-PCR tests mandatory for travellers from six countries. The order was issued by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare which said the test will have to be conducted within 72 hours prior to departure.

Jan 02, 2023, 17:22 PM IST

Amid China Covid-19 surge, India reports 188 new coronavirus infections; active cases rise to 3,468

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 Health Ministry 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.

Dec 28, 2022, 10:27 AM IST

Ten-fold rise in active Covid-19 cases in Bihar; no need to panic, says expert

The state, which had zero active cases till Sunday, now has 14, with Gaya accounting for 12 of these. Notably, Gaya is witnessing an influx of pilgrims from abroad who are heading for Bodh Gaya, less than 20 km away, to attend the discourses of the Dalai Lama.

Dec 28, 2022, 09:29 AM IST

Haryana govt issues fresh Covid-19 guidelines, asks civil surgeons for strict compliance

The guidelines include preliminary assessment of patients showing flu-like symptoms and directing them to flu corners for RT-PCR testing.

Dec 23, 2022, 13:30 PM IST

Covid-19 scare: 3 cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7, behind China’s Covid surge, found in India

BF.7 is a sub-lineage of the Omicron variant BA.5 and has the strongest infection ability since it is highly transmissible, has a shorter incubation period, and has a higher capacity to cause reinfection or infect even those vaccinated.

Dec 21, 2022, 17:51 PM IST

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Badhir News: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says COVID is not over yet

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Dec 21, 2022, 16:34 PM IST

Tomato Fever SPREADS in India: Uttar Pradesh issues ADVISORY, asks parents to tell their children not to do THIS…

"Among children, the primary symptoms are like other viral infections such as fever, rashes and pain in joints. Tomato flu is a self-limiting disease and there is no specific drug to treat it. Hence, the best option is to adhere to preventive measures of proper hygiene," said Dr Abhishek Shukla.

Aug 26, 2022, 22:10 PM IST

Tomato fever SPREADS in India: STOP your children from sucking their fingers, OTHERWISE...

Tomato fever is caused by coxsackievirus A-6 and A-16. Infection with this virus can cause some neurological symptoms. Encephalitis (brain infection) can also occur. In 99.9 percent of cases, the disease resolves on its own. In some cases, it can cause central nervous system problems.

Aug 25, 2022, 20:00 PM IST

Tomato Fever SPREADS in India; over 100 cases reported, Centre issues ADVISORY to states

Tomato Fever cases in India: Tomato Flu was first identified in the Kollam district of Kerala on May 6 and as of July 26, more than 82 children younger than 5 years with the infection have been reported by the local government hospitals. The other affected areas of Kerala are Anchal, Aryankavu, and Neduvathur.

Aug 24, 2022, 07:17 AM IST

Covid-19 fourth wave: India reports 16,167 fresh cases, 41 deaths in 24 hours

An increase of 577 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload in a span of 24 hours. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 6.14 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.64 per cent, according to the Health Ministry.

Aug 08, 2022, 11:20 AM IST

Monkeypox scare: 21-day isolation, keeping lesions fully covered - Centre's new guidelines for affected patients

The Centre's guidelines state that health workers who have unprotected exposure to monkeypox patients or possibly contaminated materials need not be excluded from duty if asymptomatic but should undergo surveillance for symptoms for 21 days.

Jul 27, 2022, 18:57 PM IST

Centre asks states, UTs to strictly monitor home isolation cases amid spike in Covid-19 cases

These directions were issued by Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan as he chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday to review the Covid situation in nine states -- Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh.

Jul 20, 2022, 17:11 PM IST

Amid concerns over monkeypox, Centre seeks screening of international passengers

The new direction from the Union Health Ministry comes after a second confirmed case of monkeypox was reported in Kerala’s Kannur district.

Jul 18, 2022, 20:19 PM IST

Monkeypox scare in India: Health Ministry issues new guidelines for management of disease

India reported its first monkeypox case with a traveller from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who arrived in Kerala three days ago testing positive for the viral disease.

Jul 15, 2022, 18:59 PM IST