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Time of India
12-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Covid cases in India past 7,000-mark, 6 more deaths
Covid cases in India past 7,000-mark, 6 more deaths New Delhi: With six more deaths on Wednesday, the Covid toll in the country has gone up to 74. The total number of active cases in India has crossed the 7,000 mark. Of the latest fatalities, three were from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one from Maharashtra. Official sources maintained that most cases are mild and being managed under home care. At the same time, Centre has directed all states to check facility-level preparedness and ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential medicines as a precautionary measure. The sources had said on June 4 that state and district surveillance units under Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) are closely monitoring Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases. "Testing is recommended for all admitted SARI cases and 5 per cent of ILI cases as per guidelines and positive SARI samples are being sent for Whole Genome Sequencing through the ICMR VRDL network," they added.
India Today
07-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
India's Covid-19 cases cross 5,000-mark, Kerala, Delhi, Bengal most affected
India is seeing a fresh uptick in Covid-19 cases, with active infections reaching 5,364 on Friday, according to data released by the Union Health Ministry at 8 AM. In the last 24 hours, the country reported 764 new cases and four deaths, two in Kerala and one each in Punjab and remains the most affected state, reporting 192 new cases in a day, followed by Gujarat (107), West Bengal (58) and Delhi (30), contributing to a nationwide rise of 498 new infections. In view of the rising cases, the Centre conducted mock drills to check hospital preparedness. Covid-19 cases in India: 10 Points advertisementMaharashtra reported 114 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, bringing the total to 1,276 cases since January, along with one more death, raising the toll to 18. Pune (44 cases) and Mumbai (37 cases) reported the highest numbers, followed by Mira Bhayandar and Panvel with seven cases each. In the last 24 hours, West Bengal reported 58 new Covid-19 cases and 91 recoveries. The total active cases now stand at 596, with the death toll remaining at one. advertisement Delhi reported 30 new Covid-19 cases, raising active infections to 592, with no new deaths since Thursday, keeping the total fatalities at seven since January 1. Chhattisgarh has reported 50 Covid-19 cases following recent screenings conducted in response to a rise in infections in other parts of the country, officials said on Friday. Additionally, 1,183 people were tested after the detection of a new variant, and 50 tested positive for the virus. Haryana reported 31 new Covid-19 cases on Friday, with Gurugram (9) and Faridabad (11) accounting for the majority. Other cases were reported from Karnal, Jhajjar, Panipat, Yamunanagar, Hisar and Panchkula. The state currently has 87 active cases and a total of 151 cumulative cases. Officials state that most cases are mild and managed at home. Scientists add that while Covid-19 is becoming milder, occasional surges may happen since the virus is now endemic and constantly evolving. They added that there is no cause for alarm. On June 5, hospitals across the country conducted a mock drill to assess their preparedness for handling Covid-19 cases. The central government has directed all states to ensure adequate availability of oxygen, ventilators, isolation beds and essential medicines to manage a possible Covid-19 surge. On June 2 and 3, a series of technical review meetings chaired by Dr. Sunita Sharma, DGHS, were held with key health and disaster management agencies and state representatives. The purpose was to assess the current Covid-19 situation and review preparedness measures. Authorities are closely monitoring Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI). Testing is conducted for all admitted SARI cases and for 5 percent of ILI cases according to guidelines. Positive SARI samples are sent for Whole Genome Sequencing through the ICMR VRDL network. The World Health Organisation officially ended Covid-19's status as a public health emergency in May 2023. Health experts now describe the disease as seasonal, endemic, persistent, or limited to specific regions. Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Covid-19
Time of India
06-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Active Covid cases in India cross 5,000-mark
India's active Covid case tally crossed the 5,000 mark with Kerala remaining the most affected state followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the Union Health Ministry data released on Friday. In view of the increase in cases, the Centre is conducting mock drills to check facility-level preparedness for COVID-19. All states have been instructed to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential medicines in view of rising cases of Covid. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Ethiopia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo There are 5,364 active cases in India and four fresh deaths have been reported in the last 24 hours. Official sources have maintained that most cases are mild and managed under home care. Live Events Since January this year, 55 deaths have been reported in the country. There were a total of 257 active patients in the country on May 22. A series of technical review meetings were held on June 2 and 3 under chairpersonship of Dr Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) with representatives of Disaster Management Cell, Emergency Management Response (EMR) Cell, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and Central Government Hospitals in Delhi and with representatives from all states and UTs to evaluate the current COVID-19 situation and preparedness measures. Official sources on June 4 said that State and District surveillance units under IDSP are closely monitoring Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI). "Testing is recommended for all admitted SARI cases and 5 per cent of ILI cases as per guidelines and positive SARI samples are sent for Whole Genome Sequencing through the ICMR VRDL network," an official source had said.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Avoid crowded places: Union Health Ministry amid surge in COVID-19 cases
Live Events ReplyForward (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel With Covid-19 cases surging significantly, the Union ministry of health has advised people to avoid crowded places when unwell and practice hand hygiene.A series of technical review meetings were held on early this week under the chairmanship of Dr Sunita Sharma, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) with representatives of Disaster Management Cell, Emergency Management Response (EMR) Cell, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and Central Government Hospitals in Delhi and with representatives from all States and UTs to evaluate the current Covid-19 situation and preparedness measures, official sources has so far reported 4302 cases, with an increase of 864 cases in the past 24 hours-While most cases are mild and managed under home care, the surveillance has been intensified. State and District surveillance units under IDSP are closely monitoring Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI).Testing is recommended for all admitted SARI cases and 5% of ILI cases, sources further said that 'Positive SARI samples are sent for genome sequencing'..Since January 1, 44 deaths have been reported so far. 'These have happened in those with pre existing illnesses'. Union Health Ministry has been closely monitoring the situation and instructed the states to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential medicines.A mock drill assessing oxygen supply systems (PSA plants, LMO tanks, MGPS lines) was also conducted on June 2.'Facility-level preparedness mock drills are planned for June 4 and 5'.Individuals with acute respiratory illness have been advised to self-monitor and seek medical care if symptoms worsen.
New Indian Express
04-06-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Health ministry asks States to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds and ventilators amid rise in Covid-19 cases
NEW DELHI: All states have been instructed to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators and essential medicines in view of rising cases of Covid, official sources said on Wednesday. A series of technical review meetings were held on June 2 and 3 under the chairpersonship of Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Sunita Sharma. The meeting was held with representatives of Disaster Management Cell, Emergency Management Response (EMR) Cell, National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) and central government hospitals in Delhi and with representatives from all states and Union territories to evaluate the current Covid situation and preparedness measures. According to the sources, state and district surveillance units under IDSP are closely monitoring Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI). "Testing is recommended for all admitted SARI cases and 5 per cent of ILI cases as per guidelines and positive SARI samples are sent for Whole Genome Sequencing through the ICMR VRDL network," an official source said.
