Press Releases on COVID-19 issued by the Government of India

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Press Releases in October

October 25, 2020

1009. India records a new Milestone: Recovery Rate touches 90.00% - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Active Caseload continues to slide, only 8.50% of Total Positive Cases. Less than 1000 deaths since last one week. Total number of labs exceeds 2000. 11.11 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1667425]. Click here for PDF.

October 24, 2020

1008. India continues to maintain Active Cases below 7 lakh for the Second Day - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. The active cases are less than 7 lakh for the second consecutive day and stand at 6,80,680. 11.36 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1667259]. Click here for PDF.

October 23, 2020

1007. Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews COVID19 preparedness and measures for COVID Appropriate Behaviour in Uttar Pradesh - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“Next 3 months are going to be decisive in determining COVID trajectory for the country. If we take adequate precaution and follow COVID appropriate behaviour in the coming festival and winter season, we will be in a better position to fight corona”. 4.10 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1667042]. Click here for PDF.

1006. India crosses the Landmark of 10 crore Total Tests - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has demonstrated an exponential increase in the number of COVID-19 cumulative tests since Jan 2020. It has crossed the landmark of 10 crore (10,01,13,085) total tests today. 12.18 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666966]. Click here for PDF.

1005. India crosses a Landmark Milestone - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has leaped across a significant milestone in its fight against COVID. The active caseload of the country has fallen below 7 lakh for the first time after two months (63 days). The active caseload was below the 7 lakh mark (6,97,330) last on 22^nd August. 11.35 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666961]. Click here for PDF.

October 22, 2020

1004. Great success in stopping the spread of COVID19 in the country under the able leadership of Prime Minister: Union Minister Shripad Naik. ‘Corona Warriors' Infinite Sacrifice Ideal to Society’ - AYUSH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership has made great strides in curbing the spread of coronavirus in the country, stated Union Minister of State for AYUSH (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik. He was speaking on the occasion of felicitating the Corona Warriors at Keshav Sadhana School, Bicholim and Manipal Hospital, Bambolim today. 5.22 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666802]. Click here for PDF.

1003. Graded relaxation in visa and travel restrictions - Ministry of Home Affairs

In view of the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of India had taken a series of steps to curtail the inward and outward movement of international passengers since February, 2020. The Government has now decided to make a graded relaxation in visa and travel restrictions for more categories of foreign nationals and Indian nationals who wish to enter or leave India. 12.38 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666713]. Click here for PDF.

1002. India’s Active Cases below 10% of Total Cases since the last three days. Daily Positivity Rate sustained below 5% over the past three days - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India trend of steadily decreasing active cases continues unabated. The Active Cases have been sustained below 10% of the total cases for the last three days suggesting only 1 in 10 cases are active COVID19 patients across the country. Presently the active cases comprise merely 9.29% of the total positive cases of the country standing at 7,15,812. 11.44 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666699]. Click here for PDF.

October 21, 2020

1001. Dr Harsh Vardhan virtually addresses World Bank- IMF annual meeting 2020 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“The COVID pandemic has created disruption but also provided a steep learning curve for us to be more resilient and prepared for future” "The pandemic has taught us that preparedness costs only a fraction of its impact, but returns on the investment are exponential". 6.05 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666486]. Click here for PDF.

1000. Dr. Harsh Vardhan discusses implementation of Prime Minister’s Jan Andolan with Madhya Pradesh - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today interacted with senior officials of Madhya Pradesh in the presence of district collectors of all districts and senior officials of the Union Health Ministry. 5.43 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666474]. Click here for PDF.

999. India sustains the continued trend of consistent decline in Active Cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

For the 2nd successive day, Active Cases below 7.5 lakh 14 States/UTs have achieved Case Fatality Rate of less than 1%. 11.28 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666317]. Click here for PDF.

October 20, 2020

998. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah has said that the safety and healthy life of Indians has been the top priority of the Modi government - Ministry of Home Affairs

“Modi government considers that its ultimate duty is to save the lives of the citizens in this battle against the Corona virus”. “While addressing the Nation today, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has reiterated this resolve”. 8.12 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666207]. Click here for PDF.

997. Prime Minister’s Special Address to the Nation - Prime Minister's Office

PM appeals to citizens to not let their guard down in the country’s fight against Corona. Says the lockdown might have gone but the virus has not. Cautions this is not the time for callousness and complacency. Lauds the efforts of the doctors, nurses and other Corona Warriors for their selfless service to the nation. 7.52 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666194]. Click here for PDF.

996. India retains the position of highest number of COVID- 19 recoveries - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India retains the position of highest number of COVID- 19 recoveries with more than 67 lakh recoveries so far. Country’s Cumulative positivity rate remains below 8% in spite of high number of COVID tests conducted (9.6 Crore tests so far). 7.00 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666181]. Click here for PDF.

995. High - Level review by AYUSH Ministry of National AYUSH Mission (NAM) activities of States and UTs against the backdrop of Covid-19 – AYUSH

Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha chaired a high level meeting to review the various impactful interventions which the Ministry made in the recent months and which have significantly contributed to the preventive steps and management of Covid-19. Principal Secretaries and Secretaries of AYUSH and Health Departments of different States and UTs took part in the meeting held through video confeferencing. 6.55 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666173]. Click here for PDF.

994. Dr Harsh Vardhan launches CSIR partnered clinical trials website “CUReD” on Repurposed Drugs for Covid- 19 - Ministry of Science & Technology

Website provides information about Covid-19 drugs, diagnostics and devices including current stage of trials. CSIR is also working with Ministry of AYUSH for clinical trials of AYUSH drugs including AYUSH-64. Dr Harsh Vardhan emphasizes on maintaining social distancing, wearing masks and other precautions as essential in the fight against COVID-19. 6.50 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666171]. Click here for PDF.

993. India crosses Significant Milestones - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

New Cases fall below 50,000 for the first time after nearly 3 months Active Cases less than 10% of Total Cases Further slide in Active Cases; now below 7.5 lakh. 11.09 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1666027]. Click here for PDF.

October 19, 2020

992. Dr. Harsh Vardhan discusses implementation of Prime Minister’s Jan Andolan in the upcoming Long Festive Season with Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Sh. Nitinbhai Patel - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today interacted with Sh. Nitinbhai Patel, Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Health and Medical Education, Gujarat in the presence of district collectors of all the districts and senior health officials of the State and the Union. 6.10 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1665860]. Click here for PDF.

991. India sustains trend of consistently low Active Cases. Active Caseload below 8 lakh for the third day. National Positivity Rate sustained below 8% for 4th successive day - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has crossed another milestone in its fight against COVID-19. The national cumulative Positivity Rate has fallen under 8%. This trend has been sustained without a break for four days. The cumulative Positivity Rate is 7.94% now and is on a continuous decline. This has been brought about by high level of comprehensive country-wide testing. The total tests have crossed 9.5 crores today. 11.22 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1665754]. Click here for PDF.

October 18, 2020

990. India on a steady trajectory of sustained fall in Active Cases. Number of Active Cases below 8 lakh for the second day. 22 States/UTs have less than 20,000 Active Cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. The active cases are less than 8 lakh for the second consecutive day and stand at 7,83,311. The active cases now comprise 10.45% of the total positive cases of the country. 10.56 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1665622]. Click here for PDF.

October 17, 2020

989. Prime Minister chairs meeting on the COVID-19 pandemic situation and vaccine delivery, distribution and administration - Prime Minister's Office

PM calls for speedy access to vaccines for citizens once ready. PM suggests vaccine delivery system to be developed on the lines of conduct of elections, involving all levels of governments and citizen groups. Indian Scientists and Research Teams are collaborating and strengthening the research capacities in neighbouring countries. 4.32 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1665476]. Click here for PDF.

988. India crosses a Significant Milestone ​​​​​​. Active caseload below 8 lakh for the first time after 1.5 months. Active caseload only 10.70% of Total Positive Cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has leaped across a significant milestone in its fight against COVID. The active caseload of the country has fallen below 8 lakh for the first time after one and a half months. The total positive cases of the country today are 7,95,087. They comprise merely 10.70% of the total cases. The active caseload was below the 8L mark (7,85,996) last on 1st September. With a high number of COVID patients recovering every day, India’s steady trend of registering dipping active cases continues. 10.23 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1665381]. Click here for PDF.

October 16, 2020

987. Dr. Harsh Vardhan chairs a meeting on COVID Appropriate Behaviour with Heads/Directors of Autonomous Institutions of DST and CSIR - Ministry of Science & Technology

“ Next Two and Half months are going to be crucial in our fight against Corona because of the oncoming festival season and winters. Till the time a vaccine is available, follow the Social Vaccine”: Dr. Harsh Vardhan. 6.25 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1665211]. Click here for PDF.

986. India continues to report one of the lowest deaths per million population in the world - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Less than 1100 deaths reported for last 14 days. 22 States/UTs have Deaths per Million lower than the National Average. 2.18 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1665087]. Click here for PDF.

985. Centre rushes High Level Central teams to Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Central teams to assist in strengthening Containment, Surveillance, Testing, Infection Prevention, and efficient Clinical Management. 11.34 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1665038]. Click here for PDF.

984. Culture Ministry issues guidelines for holding cultural events/activities in Virtual / Online mode under various scheme components of Central Sector Scheme ‘Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana’ (KSVY) - Ministry of Culture

The guidelines will enable artists to avail benefits under these schemes in virtual mode also and will ensure continued financial assistance to tide over the present crisis. 11.25 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1665035]. Click here for PDF.

October 15, 2020

983. Ministry of Culture issues detailed SOPs for cultural functions and programsto facilitate organization of cultural events during the Covid pandemic - Ministry of Culture

Based on the Unlock 5.0 Guidelines of MHA,and after taking into consideration, suggestions received from various stakeholders in the creative industry, Ministry of Culture today issued  detailed SOPs for “Cultural Functions & Programs” on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19. 6.56 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1664866]. Click here for PDF.

982. PM chairs review meeting of the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against COVID-19 - Prime Minister's Office

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi took a review meeting of the research and vaccine deployment ecosystem against the COVID-19 pandemic including testing technologies, contact tracing, drugs and therapeutics etc. 5.30 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1664817]. Click here for PDF.

981. ‘Ayurveda for Covid-19' to be the main theme of 5th Ayurveda Day - AYUSH

Potential role of Ayurveda in the management of the Covid 19 pandemic will be the focus of this year's 'Ayurveda Day' observation. The Ayurveda Day is being observed every year from 2016, on the day of Dhanwantri Jayanti. This year it falls on 13th November 2020. 5.27 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1664815]. Click here for PDF.

980. India sets unprecedented record, Doubling Time nearly 73 Days. Further slide in %Active Cases; now about 11% of Total Cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India is reporting a progressively high increase in the recoveries and a persistent decline in the percentage active cases. As a result, the doubling time of the infection has sharply improved. It is now almost 73 days (72.8 days). This indicates a substantial fall in the daily New Cases and the consequent increase in time taken to double the Total Cases. 12.56 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1664687]. Click here for PDF.

October 14, 2020

979. Dr. Harsh Vardhan holds a meeting on ‘Jan Andolan’ and COVID Appropriate Behaviour with Heads of all AIIMS and Central Government Hospitals - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“Next Two and Half months are going to be crucial in our fight against Corona because of the oncoming festival season and winters. Till the time a vaccine is available, follow the Social Vaccine”. 6.50 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1664448]. Click here for PDF.

978. India crosses a New Landmark in Testing, Total Tests cross a Record of 9 cr, 20 States/UTs report Positivity Rate less than National Average - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has demonstrated an exponential increase in the number of COVID-19 cumulative tests since Jan 2020. It has crossed the landmark of 9 crore total tests today. With 11,45,015 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the cumulative tests now stand at 9,00,90,122. The country’s testing capacities have multiplied manifold with more than 1900 labs across the country and with collaborative efforts of the Centre and State/UT governments. More than 15 lakh samples can be tested every day. 11.50 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1664244]. Click here for PDF.

October 13, 2020

977. It is more important now to follow COVID Appropriate Behaviours because of the upcoming festival season, arrival of winter, opening up of economy: Dr. V.K. Paul - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has the highest number of recoveries from COVID-19 at more than 62 lakh patients. The active cases have also remained below 9 lakhs for the fifth consecutive day and is further declining. There is consistent trend of decline in average of daily positivity rate. 7.40 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1664105]. Click here for PDF.

976. Guidelines for management of co-infection of COVID-19 with other seasonal epidemic prone diseases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Background: Almost all States/UTs of the country are affected by COVID-19. Given the seasonal pattern of epidemic prone diseases observed every year in our country, it diseases like Dengue, Malaria, Seasonal Influenza, Leptospirosis, Chikungunya, Enteric fever, etc. can not only present as a diagnostic dilemma but may co-exist in COVID cases. This poses challenges in clinical and laboratory diagnosis of COVID , and have a bearing on clinical management and patient outcomes. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF.

975. "India has shown a sturdy public health response to COVID19" - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare chaired the 21th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 by a video-conference, here today. 2.33 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1663968]. Click here for PDF.

974. India continues to be among the countries with lowest per million cases & per million deaths, and high testing. Sustains trend of consistent low level of Active Cases. 55,342 New Cases in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

With its focussed strategies and effective calibrated measures of the Union Government along with the States and UTs, India has sustained its global position of being the country with one of the lowest cases per million and reported deaths per million. While the global figure for cases/million is 4,794, India is clocking 5,199. UK, Russia, South Africa, USA and Brazil are reporting higher numbers. 12.32 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1663941]. Click here for PDF.

October 12, 2020

973. HOW TO BE A COVID-19 YOUTH CHAMPION - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

A guide to being an enthusiastic advocate against stigma and discrimination. This toolkit is designed to help young people develop as youth advocates and raise their voice against stigma and discrimination during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF.

972. Finance Minister announces measures of Rs 73,000 crore to stimulate consumer spending before end of this Financial Year in fight against COVID-19 - Ministry of Finance

Cash payment and leave encashment in lieu of one LTC during 2018-21 according to entitlement Special Festival Advance Scheme revived as a one-time measure for both Gazetted and non-Gazetted employees. 5.06 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1663722]. Click here for PDF.

971. Union Finance Minister announces Stimulus to boost Demand in the Economy: Highlights - Ministry of Finance

“Total demand boost due to today's measures expected to be more than ₹ 1 lakh crore”. 2.29 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1663675]. Click here for PDF.

970. India sustains trend of steadily declining Active Cases. Active caseload only 12.10% of Total Positive Cases. Active caseload below 9 lakh for the fourth consecutive day - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues to report a trend of steadily decreasing active cases. For the fourth day after the active cases dropped below the 9L mark after a month, the decline continues unabated. Presently the active cases comprise merely 12.10% of the total positive cases of the country standing at 8,61,853. 11.10 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1663639]. Click here for PDF.

October 11, 2020

969. India's Total Recoveries cross the landmark milestone of 60 lakh - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Less than 1000 deaths recorded for 8 consecutive days Five top States with maximum caseload contribute more than half of Total Recoveries. 11.35 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1663480]. Click here for PDF.

October 10, 2020

968. India sustains trend of consistently declining Active Cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases. For the second day after the active cases dropped below the 9L mark after a month, the progressive decline continues.

India's active caseload stands at 8,83,185 today. 11.18 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1663333]. Click here for PDF.

October 9, 2020

967. Environmental and Social Management Framework for India COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Executive Summary: The World Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is providing support to Government of India (GOI) for addressing the immediate and medium-term requirement in addressing COVID-19. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF.

966. India on a steady trajectory of continuously declining Active Cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Active caseload below 9 lakh for the first time after a month. New Recoveries exceed the new Confirmed Cases for the 3rd consecutive week. 11.12 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1662968]. Click here for PDF.

October 8, 2020

965. SOP on preventive measures to be followed in Entertainment Parks and similar places to contain spread of COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Background: Entertainment Parks and similar places are frequented by a large number of people for leisure and entertainment. To prevent spread of COVID-19 infection, it is important that required physical distancing and other preventive measures are followed in these places. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF.

964. 35 States/UTs performing more than 140 Tests/day/million population. 22 States/UTs report Positivity Rate less than National Average. For the 17th Day, number of Active Cases below 1 million - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has demonstrated an exponential increase in the COVID-19 testing infrastructure since Jan 2020. The country’s testing capacities have multiplied manifold. More than 15 lakh samples can be tested every day. India has performed remarkably on fulfilling WHO’s advise of 140 tests/day/ million population. In its Guidance Note on “Public Health Criteria to Adjust Public Health and Social Measures in the Context of COVID-19” WHO has advised this strategy for comprehensive surveillance for suspected cases. 11.20 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1662616]. Click here for PDF.

963. PM launches public movement and appeals everyone to unite in fight against corona - Prime Minister's Office

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched a public movement today and appealed everyone to unite in the fight against corona. In a tweet, the Prime Minister appealed everyone to unite in the fight against Corona. Reiterating the key message of “wear a mask, wash hands, follow social distancing and practice do gaj ki doori”, the Prime Minister said together we will succeed and win against the Covid-19. 9.28 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1662601]. Click here for PDF.

October 7, 2020

962. Hon'ble Prime Minister to Launch Jan Andolan for COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour - Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a Campaign tomorrow on 8^th October, 2020 by way of a Tweet on Jan Andolan for COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour. 7.26 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1662449]. Click here for PDF.

961. India scales another peak with Recovery Rate leaping past 85%. Recovered Cases exceed Active Cases by more than 48 lakhs. 18 States/UTs report Recovery Rate more than National Average - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has crossed a significant milestone. The national recovery rate has jumped past 85% today with the continuous streak of high number of recovered cases being reported in the past few weeks.  The recovered cases have exceeded the new confirmed again during the past 24 hours. 11.13 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1662245]. Click here for PDF.

October 6, 2020

960. Digital platform is being built to track COVID-19 vaccine administration and movement: Health Secretary - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

National Clinical Management protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for Management of COVID-19 to be used in addition to Standard Advisory and COVID appropriate behaviours: Secretary, AYUSH Ministry. 7.51 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1662119]. Click here for PDF.

959. Multiple options for COVID 19 detection kits by start-ups on the cards through support of CAWACH Initiative of NSTEDB, DST - Ministry of Science & Technology

India will soon have the option of choosing from several COVID 19 rapid detection technologies that start-ups are working on currently. A technology to conduct rapid molecular tests at small clinics, points of entry like airports, or small laboratories, a lab on palm platform for Rapid Antibody Test and a test kit with a reader enabling direct antigen testing in suspected COVID samples are some of them. 5.13 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1662050]. Click here for PDF.

958. Standard Operating Procedures on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 during festivities - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Background: The months of October to December are time for festivities that witness gatherings of large number of people in specified locations for religious worship, fairs, rallies, exhibitions, cultural functions, processions etc. These events may last a day or a week or more. To prevent spread of COVID-19 infection, it is important that necessary preventive measures are followed for such events. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF.

957. Dr. Harsh Vardhan releases National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“Unanimous passage of ‘The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Bill’ and the accordance of Institute of National Importance to Ayurveda Institute Cluster at Jamnagar indicate Consensus in reviving Traditional System of Medicine”. 2.00 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1662002]. Click here for PDF.

956. Shri Prakash Javadekar releases SOP for film exhibition. Cinema halls allowed to open with 50% seating capacity - Ministry of Information & Broadcasting

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar released the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)for film exhibition here today. The SOP on preventive measures for Exhibition of Films has been prepared in consultation with the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. 11.59 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661973]. Click here for PDF.

955. India on a steady trajectory of dipping %Active Cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Active caseload only 13.75% of Total Positive Cases. 74% of the New Recovered Cases concentrated in 10 States/UTs. New Recoveries exceed the new Confirmed Cases in 25 States/UTs. 11.37 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661969]. Click here for PDF.

October 5, 2020

954. DBT-THSTI recognized as a Global Bioassay Laboratory to assess COVID 19 Vaccine by CEPI - Ministry of Science & Technology

Translational Health Science And Technology Institute (THSTI), an autonomous institute of the Department of Biotechnology, has now been recognized by CEPI as one of the Global network of Laboratories for centralized assessment of COVID 19 Vaccines. 6.58 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661807]. Click here for PDF.

953. Department of School Education and Literacy , Ministry of Education issues SOP/Guidelines for reopening of schools today - Ministry of Education

Department of School Education and Literacy , Ministry of Education has issued SOP/Guidelines for reopening of schools today. Union Education Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' announced regarding SOP/Guidelines of DoSEL for reopening of schools through his tweet. 6.58 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661806]. Click here for PDF.

952. Dr. Harsh Vardhan digitally inaugurates Super Speciality Block of Motilal Nehru Medical College, Prayagraj as a dedicated COVID Hospital - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

First COBAS 6800 machine in UP also inaugurated. Dr. Harsh Vardhan on the accelerated progress of Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana “Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi ji has set in motion Late Prime Minister Sh. Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s dream”. 2.43 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661723]. Click here for PDF.

951. India crosses a Significant Milestone Active Cases continue to be less than 10 lakh for Two Unbroken Weeks - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has crossed a landmark milestone. The active cases has been maintained the below the 10 lakh mark for 14 days unabated. For two straight weeks today, the active cases are less than 1 million (10 lakhs). 11.10 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661689]. Click here for PDF.

October 4, 2020

950. Dr Harsh Vardhan interacts with social media users during Sunday Samvaad-4 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“Government plans to receive and utilize 400-500 Million COVID-19 Vaccine doses”. “Government’s target is to cover 20-25 Crore people by July 2021”. “States have been advised to send details of Priority Population Groups by end of October”. 2.26 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661531]. Click here for PDF.

949. India sustains steady trend of less than 10 lakh Active Cases for 13th Consecutive Day - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Despite Extended Weekend, India Tests more than 10 lakh samples for 3 Successive Days. 11.14 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661502]. Click here for PDF.

October 3, 2020

948. India & Japan deliberate on ways to strengthening health care for elderly - Ministry of Science & Technology

Experts from India and Japan discussed ways in which the two countries can collaborate to strengthening health care for older people and reimagine aging and the research, demonstration, and implementation required for the same at a webinar organised to celebrate International Day of Older Persons. 6.11 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661362]. Click here for PDF.

947. SAI issues SOP for "Graduated Return to Play" (GRTP) for high-performance athletes who test positive for COVID-19 - Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports

Keeping the health and fitness of every athlete in mind, Sports Authority of India (SAI) has issued guidelines (SOP) for high-performance athletes who are training at SAI centres and tested positive for COVID 19 virus. 1.15 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661278]. Click here for PDF.

946. India Maintains top Global Ranking with Maximum Recoveries. Has one of the Lowest Mortality Rates in the world - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues to occupy the top global position as the country with the maximum number of recoveries. The total recoveries has crossed 54 lakhs today (54,27,706). It accounts for 21% of the global recovered cases, while its share in the total cases stands at 18.6%. 11.33 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1661250]. Click here for PDF.

October 2, 2020

945. India crosses landmark milestone of less than 10 lakh Active Cases for 11th consecutive day. The last 10 lakh recoveries added in just 12 days - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

In a landmark achievement, India has sustained the steady trend of active cases being lower than the 10 lakh mark for 11 days in an unbroken chain. The number of active cases today is 9,42,217. 12.09 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1660942]. Click here for PDF.

October 1, 2020

946. Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches Decade of Healthy Ageing (2020-2030) on International Day for Older Persons - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

"Longitudinal Aging Study of India (LASI) will provide evidence base for national and state level programs and policies for elderly population". 1.16 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1660562]. Click here for PDF.

945. India sustains trend of consistent low level of Active Cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

For the 10^th successive day, Active Cases below 10 lakh mark. India's total Recoveries nearly 53 lakh. The last 10 lakh recoveries added in just 12 days. 11.42 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1660546]. Click here for PDF.

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