COVID-19: Corona cases are steadily decreasing, says Health Ministry
Watch the press conference of the Ministry of Health on the Corona crisis of India.
May 11, 2021, 17:48 PM IST
India witnesses decline of 30,016 COVID-19 cases for first time after 2 months
A net decline of 30,016 COVID-19 cases recorded from the total active caseload in the last 24 hours for the first time after 61 days.
May 11, 2021, 15:44 PM IST
COVID-19: We are mapping the states affected by Corona, says Health Ministry
Watch press conference of Ministry of Health on COVID crisis in India.
May 07, 2021, 17:38 PM IST
CoWIN portal gets new 4-digit security code feature amid concerns over data security, know more
The new 4-digit security feature in CoWin portal will also minimise the data entry errors about vaccination status, the Health Ministry said.
May 07, 2021, 16:02 PM IST
Provided 17 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses to States, UTs free of cost: Centre
In a statement, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said, "The government is at the forefront of the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UTs through a `whole of government` approach."
May 05, 2021, 15:13 PM IST
Amid COVID-19 outbreak, price of oxygen cylinder shoots up; private suppliers charging Rs 30,000 for one cylinder worth Rs 2,000
All this comes at a time when several states have been pleading with the Centre to ramp up the medical oxygen supply and increase its quota amid a high number of unfortunate deaths due to oxygen shortage. Authorities at several private hospitals in the national capital scampered to refill their oxygen stocks as the lives of many COVID patients hung by a thin thread amid an acute shortage of life-saving gas.
May 04, 2021, 13:54 PM IST
Explained: What are the warning signs, when does a COVID-19 hit isolated patient need hospitalisation
At a time when the alarming surge in COVID-19 cases has gripped the countrymen with fear and there is an acute shortage of hospital beds and medical oxygen, the Health Ministry has listed out some warning signs suggesting when does a COVID-infected patient needs hospitalisation.
May 04, 2021, 12:35 PM IST
Over 2.15 lakh in age group of 18-44 years get COVID-19 vaccine in last 24 hours
The vaccination drive is underway in 12 states and union territories. Cumulatively with 1,08,188 doses, Gujarat has vaccinated the most beneficiaries between the age bracket of 18 to 44 years, followed by Rajasthan with 75,817 and Maharashtra with 73,455.
May 04, 2021, 06:29 AM IST
COVID-19: How is Corona's condition today across the country?
Watch the press conference of the government on the deteriorating corona conditions in the country.
May 03, 2021, 16:54 PM IST
Watch: Health Ministry briefs media on the latest state of COVID-19 infection in India
Health Ministry briefed media on the latest state of COVID-19 infection in India. The Union Health Ministry said that over 386,829 people tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, taking cumulative cases to 1,87,62,976.
Apr 30, 2021, 17:02 PM IST
France detects first case of Indian COVID-19 variant, three French nationals found infected
A first case, involving a woman who travelled to India and is living in southwestern France, was confirmed on Thursday, the ministry said. Two other people who travelled to India were infected with the so-called Indian variant in southeastern France, the ministry said.
Apr 30, 2021, 09:05 AM IST
Centre extends guidelines for COVID-19 management till May 31, directs all states, UTs to follow health ministry advisory strictly
The Centre has directed the states and Union territories to go for intensive and local containment measures in districts with a high number of COVID-19 cases to check the spread of the viral disease.
Apr 30, 2021, 07:51 AM IST
COVID patients in home isolation should wear triple-layered mask: Health Ministry issues new guidelines
The minstry has advised that the patients should be kept in well-ventilated rooms and should wear a triple-layer medical mask at all times.
Apr 29, 2021, 17:41 PM IST
Imported 20 cryogenic tankers of 10, 20 MT, allocated them to states: Centre on oxygen shortage
Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Gujarat will get two 20 MT cryogenic tankers each. Uttar Pradesh (three), Rajasthan (four), Delhi (three) and Gujarat (two) will get 10 MT cryogenic tankers.
Apr 27, 2021, 12:24 PM IST
Amid COVID-19 surge, Centre to import 50,000 MT of medical oxygen
The Health Ministry has been directed to finalise the tender for the same and also explore possible sources for import identified by the missions of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), it said.
Apr 16, 2021, 06:34 AM IST
India registers over 1.31 lakh new COVID-19 cases, highest single-day surge so far
The active COVID-19 caseload stands at 9,79,608, while as many as 61,899 people were discharged or recovered on Thursday.
Apr 09, 2021, 11:46 AM IST
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to chair GoM meet to review COVID-19 situation and vaccination drive
Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will on Friday chair the 24th meeting of the High-level Group of Ministers (GoM) to discuss the current national and international scenario of coronavirus pandemic and strategies that are to be adopted for availability and distribution of vaccines in the coming days.
Apr 09, 2021, 06:26 AM IST
India reports 1.26 lakh new COVID-19 cases, biggest single-day spike so far
Amid rising COVID-19 cases, India recorded 1,26,789 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 1,29,28,574.
Apr 08, 2021, 10:47 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi to review COVID-19 situation with CMs of all states, UTs via video conferencing today
Ever since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak in the country, PM Modi has regularly interacted with Chief Ministers to assess the situation and suggest and take inputs to tackle the pandemic.
Apr 08, 2021, 06:23 AM IST
India records spike of 1.15 lakh new COVID-19 cases, 630 deaths in past 24 hours
According to the Health Ministry data released at 8 AM, the death toll increased by 630 to 1,66,177. The is the biggest one-day rise in cases in the country ever since the pandemic began.
Apr 07, 2021, 07:56 AM IST
