Tag: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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COVID-19: India reports 213 Omicron cases till now, Delhi tops list
The country's active caseload currently stands at 78,190, the lowest in 575 days. According to the Ministry, 213 cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus have been reported in the country so far.
December 22, 2021 -
India logs 7,350 Covid-19 cases, 202 deaths
With the administration of 19,10,917 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, the country's Covid inoculation coverage has reached 133.17 crores as of Monday morning.
December 13, 2021 -
India reports 8,306 new Covid cases, 211 deaths
With the addition of the new fatalities, the nationwide death toll has climbed to 4,73,537.
December 6, 2021 -
At 8,954, India sees marginal rise in daily Covid cases
A total of 267 deaths were registered in the last 24 hours taking the toll to 4,69,247, said the Ministry of Health and Family welfare here on Wednesday.
December 2, 2021 -
Steady dip in daily Covid cases; India logs 8,488 cases, lowest since March 2020
The active caseload stands at 1,18,443. Active cases presently constitute 0.34 per cent of the country's total positive cases, the lowest since March 2020.
November 23, 2021 -
India logs 10,126 fresh Covid cases, lowest in 266 days
The recovery of 11,982 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients to 3,37,75,086.
November 9, 2021 -
‘Mission Kavach Kundal’ scheme to accelerate COVID-19 vaccine drive in Maharashtra
"In view of Central government's aim to administer 100 crore vaccines across the country before Dussehra (October 15), the state government has decided to administer 15 lakh vaccines per day under this scheme", said Tope
October 7, 2021 -
Odisha Govt constitutes committees for COVID fatality re-audit, issuance of death certificates
The committees are being formed in each of the 30 districts in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
October 7, 2021 -
Over 91.77 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses provided in country for free
In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the centre will procure and supply (free of cost) 75 per cent of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
October 5, 2021 -
India logs 33,376 new Covid cases, 308 deaths
With 25,010 people testing positive for the virus and 177 deaths, Kerala remains the worst-affected state, followed by Maharashtra which recorded 4,154 new cases and 44 fatalities.
September 11, 2021 -
Centre to come out with guidelines on Covid vaccination for pregnant women soon
"The expert committee has recommended making pregnant women eligible to receive Covid-19 vaccines after detailed analysis," said Dr Vandana Gurnani, Additional Secretary & Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), while addressing a virtual session.
June 23, 2021 -
Over 3-cr Covid jabs still with states/UTs, 24L in pipeline
In addition, the Central government has also been facilitating direct procurement of vaccines by the states and the UTs.
June 20, 2021 -
Govt bars use of liquid oxygen for non-medical purposes
The order by Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla came amidst scarcity of medical oxygen in many parts of the country, particularly in Delhi, that have been hit by a fresh wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
April 26, 2021 -
Highest 1-day Covid hike in 2021
Eight states displaying an upward trajectory in daily new cases over the last three weeks
March 14, 2021 -
Uber pledges free rides worth Rs 10 crores to support Government and NGOs for vaccinating vulnerable citizens
The free rides can be utilised to travel to and from the nearest authorised vaccination centre by citizens above 60 and 45+ age group with co-morbidities, the target group identified for the second phase of India’s vaccination drive.
March 8, 2021 -
Daily new cases go above 16,000
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare cautioned that the Covid-19 situation in seven states is deteriorating since cases there have contributed 89.5 per cent to the tally.
February 26, 2021 -
‘Ayushmaan Bharat’ scheme boosts HP’s universal health coverage
Highlighting this, HP Health and Family Welfare Minister Rajiv Saizal said the ambitious scheme was launched on 23 September 2018 in the state and was being implemented “effectively”.
September 28, 2020