Press Releases on COVID-19 issued by the Government of India
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PIB Press Releases – COVID-19NOVEMBEROCTOBERSEPTEMBERAUGUSTJULYMAYAPRILMARCHFEBRUARYJANUARY Source: Press Information Bureau, New Delhi
June 30, 2020
549. Text of PM's address to the nation - Prime Minister's Office
My dear countrymen, namaskar!. We are now entering Unlock-Two in our fight against the corona pandemic. We are also entering the season of increasing cases of cough, cold and fever. I, therefore, request all of you to take special care of yourselves. 4:28 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635346]. Click here for PDF .
548. PM addresses nation and announces extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana - Prime Minister's Office
Scheme extended till Deepawali & Chhath Puja, ie till the end of November: PM. 5 kg free wheat/rice to be provided to more than 80 crore people - to each member of a family - along with 1 kg free whole chana per family, per month. PM credits hardworking farmers and honest taxpayers for making the scheme possible. As the fight against coronavirus shifts to Unlock 2, PM asks everyone to follow regulations with same seriousness as during Lockdown. 4:24 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635343]. Click here for PDF .
547. PM chairs meeting to review planning and preparations for vaccination against Covid-19 - Prime Minister's Office
PM lists four guiding principles that will form the foundation of this national effort. 2:52 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635319]. Click here for PDF .
546. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovery rate inching close to 60%. Recovered cases are now 1lakh 20 thousand more than the number of active cases. 2:37 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635316]. Click here for PDF .
545. COVID warrior: ASHAs at the forefront of COVID war in Uttar Pradesh - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
1.6 lakh ASHAs tracked over 30.43 lakh migrant returnees. 12:52 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635305]. Click here for PDF .
544. NBRI establishes advanced virology lab for COVID-19 testing - Ministry of Science & Technology
The National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI), Lucknow, has established an “Advanced Virology Lab” for testing COVID-19. The facility has been developed based on the guidelines of the Indian Council Medical Research (ICMR), the World Health Organisation (WHO), and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. 12:28 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635301]. Click here for PDF .
543. Vice President calls for bridging digital divide to ensure equitable education - Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President urges private sector to chip in with affordable technology to close digital gap. Develop a model of education that reflects Indian culture and ethos. 11:47 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635290]. Click here for PDF .
June 29, 2020
542. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issues new Guidelines for Unlock 2 - Ministry of Home Affairs
Unlock 2 opens up more activities outside Containment Zones. Strict enforcement of lockdown in Containment Zones. 9:28 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635227]. Click here for PDF .
541. Sufficient stock of food grains available with Food Corporation of India; FCI procured total 388.34 LMT wheat and 745.66 LMT rice till June - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Total 99,207 MT of food grains distributed under AtmaNirbhar Bharat Package and 101.90 LMT food grains under PMGKAY to beneficiaries. Most of the remaining States expected to implement One Nation One Ration Card scheme by December 2020. 5:03 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635131]. Click here for PDF .
540.UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovery rate further improves to 58.67%. Difference between Recovered and Active cases further increases to 1,11,602. 1:13 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1635085]. Click here for PDF .
June 28, 2020
539. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovered cases sharply overtake active cases. Difference between recovered and active cases crosses 1 lakh. Recovery rate increases to 58.56%. Per day testing crosses 2.3 lakh samples. 12:27 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634928]. Click here for PDF .
538. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah reviewed the preparedness of 10,000 bed ‘Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre’ in Delhi yesterday - Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri Amit Shah said 10,000 bed Sardar Patel COVID care centre would provide huge relief to people of Delhi. Union Government led by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi is committed to provide all possible help to its citizens. Union Home Minister applauded Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel operating the COVID care facility during these trying times. Said“their commitment to serve the nation and the people of Delhi is unparalleled”. 11:55 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634919]. Click here for PDF .
June 27, 2020
537. Recoveries fast outpace the active COVID-19 cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
As a result of the collective, graded, pre-emptive and pro-active steps taken by Government of India in tandem with the States/UTs for prevention, the total number of recovered COVID-19 cases has fast outgrown the number of active COVID-19 cases. 5.50 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634786]. Click here for PDF .
536. Dr Harsh Vardhan chairs 17 th meeting of Group of Ministers (GOM) on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The 17 th meeting of the high-level Group of Ministers (GoM) on COVID-19 was held under the chairpersonship of Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare by a video-conference hosted at Nirman Bhawan, here today. 3.08 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634736]. Click here for PDF .
535. Updated protocol includes use Dexamethasone as an alternative to Methylprednisolone for managing moderate to severe cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Keeping pace with evolving knowledge about COVID-19, especially in terms of effective drugs, the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has today released an updated clinical management protocol for managing COVID-19 cases. 1.41 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634725]. Click here for PDF .
534. Diagnostic material for 4.7 lakh RT-PCR tests, and 50,000 Rapid Antigen Test Kits supplied Free of Cost to Delhi Govt by ICMR - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The Centre has been supporting States/UTs in their endeavours for combating the COVID-19 outbreak. The Central Government has extended substantial support to NCT of Delhi for containment and management of COVID-19. 11.01 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634704]. Click here for PDF .
June 26, 2020
533. Ministry of MSME shows the way to make MSMEs break their Barriers and become Champions - Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
New Classification raises the Investment limits and adds turnover as another criteria: this raises the hopes and aspirations of millions of MSMEs. Eases the Entry rules beyond comprehension; No papers required for Registering an MSME called Udyam now onwards. Effective mechanism for facilitation set up right from Registration level. 5:34 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634558]. Click here for PDF .
532. CBSE cancels Examinations for classes X and XII scheduled for 1 st July to 15 th , 2020 in view of prevailing circumstances due to Covid-19 - Ministry of Human Resource Development
Assessment for cancelled examinations to be done as per assessment scheme suggested by committee of CBSE for both Class-X and Class-XII. 4:37 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634520]. Click here for PDF .
531. The Union Home Secretary held review meeting on implementation of decisions on COVID-19 in Delhi taken on June 21 in meeting chaired by the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah - Ministry of Home Affairs
Meeting noted decisions were being implemented in smooth and timely manner and COVID-19 response plan was finalised for Delhi. 4:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634499]. Click here for PDF .
530. Recovered cases exceed active cases by more than 96,000 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Recovery rate improves to 58.24%. 3:08 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634478]. Click here for PDF .
529. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Centre lends a helping hand to NE States in the fight against COVID-19. 12:22 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634434]. Click here for PDF .
June 25, 2020
528. Indian Railways produce 1.91 lakh PPE gowns, 66.4 kl sanitizer, 7.33 lakh masks till 24/06/2020 - Ministry of Railways
PPE coverall target for the month of June and July are fixed as 1.5 lakhs each . To further strengthen the preparedness of Railway, an order for PPE coverall (22 lakhs), N95 Masks (22.5 lakh), Hand sanitizer 500 ml (2.25 lakh) and other items was centrally placed on M/s HLL Life Care (PSU under MoHFW). 5:35 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634280]. Click here for PDF .
527. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Central Team to visit Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana. Cumulative tests cross 75 lakhs. Recovery rate improves to 57.43%. 2:51 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634228]. Click here for PDF .
526. Prime Minister to launch ‘Atma Nirbhar Uttar Pradesh Rojgar Abhiyan ‘on Friday 26th June - Prime Minister's Office
COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse impact on workforce in general and migrant workers in particular. A large number of migrant workers returned to several states. The challenge of containing Covid-19 was compounded by the need to provide basic amenities and means of livelihood to migrants and rural workers. Government of India announced the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package to stimulate various sectors. 2:49 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1634226]. Click here for PDF .
June 24, 2020
525. Railways to generate 8 lac mandays of employment opportunity for migrants and others in infrastructure projects worth Rs 1800 Crores in next 125 days till 31st October, 2020 - Ministry of Railways
Ministry of Railways reviews progress of ‘Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan’ being implemented in 116 districts in 6 states. Railway Zones and Rail PSUs participated in the review meeting about the progress of Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan. Railways to appoint Nodal officers in all the 116 districts and at the State level. 5:59 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633963]. Click here for PDF .
524. Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) launches another funding scheme to help the distressed MSME sector - Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
The Scheme will provide Rs. 20,000 crore of guarantee cover to two lakh MSMEs. This is a sub-debt facility to the promoters of those operational MSMEs which are distressed or NPA. 4:32 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633907]. Click here for PDF .
523. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 tests breach the ceiling of 2 lakhs/day. COVID-19 Lab capacity touches 1000. 3:05 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633884]. Click here for PDF .
522. JNCASR kicks off crash course in molecular diagnosis of infectious diseases focusing on COVID 19 - Ministry of Science & Technology
The course is designed to impart theoretical knowledge as well as hands-on training. Only simulated samples, not containing an infectious virus, have been used for training. 12:48 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633847].
521. Over 3000 COVID-19 samples tested at CSIR-NEERI - Ministry of Science & Technology
The COVID-19 testing facility has become operational at CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-NEERI) from April 2020. So far more than 3,000 samples have been tested for COVID-19. 12:46 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633846]. Click here for PDF .
June 23, 2020
520. Statement issued by the Ministry of Ayush on claims of Patanjali Ayurved regarding treatment of COVID-19 - AYUSH
Ministry of AYUSH has taken cognizance of the news being recently flashed in the media about Ayurvedic medicines developed for treatment of COVID-19 by Patanjali Ayurved Ltd, Haridwar (Uttrakhand). Facts of the claim and details of the stated scientific study are not known to the Ministry. 5:39 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633690]. Click here for PDF .
519. COVID-19 Updates - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Taking COVID-19 head-on with Community Participation and Digital Initiatives in Odisha. The fight against COVID-19 is a collective war led by the Centre with active participation of the States/UTs. Many States have evolved customized strategies within the larger framework of advisories, guidelines and protocols suggested by the Centre. 4:25 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633657]. Click here for PDF .
518. Government Schemes for MSMEs & NBFCs creating significant impact - Sanctions under Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) cross Rs. 79,000 crore - Ministry of Finance
The interventions by Government for MSMEs, have been gaining rapid traction. Under the Emergency Credit Line backed by a Government guarantee, Banks from Public & Private Sectors have so far already sanctioned loansworth over Rs. 79,000 crore as of June 20, 2020, of whichmore than Rs 35,000 crore has already been disbursed. 2:43 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633595]. Click here for PDF .
517. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India has one of the lowest deaths per lakh population in the world. The WHO Situation Report 154 dated 22ndJune, 2020 shows that India has one of the lowest deaths per lakh population. India’s cases of death per lakh population is 1.00 while the global average is more than its six times, at 6.04. The UK has witnessed 63.13 cases of COVID-19 related deaths per lakh population, while the metric for Spain, Italy and US is 60.60, 57.19 and 36.30 respectively. 1:50 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633577]. Click here for PDF .
516. Two crore Building and Other Construction Workers (BOCW) received cash assistance of Rs 4957 crore during lockdown - Ministry of Labour & Employment
In a significant move, the State Governments, in response to the advisory dated 24th March, 2020 issued by the Ministry of Labour & Employment, have disbursed a substantial amount of Rs 4957 crore cash assistance till date to approximately two crore registered construction workers across the country during the lockdown. 12:26 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633546]. Click here for PDF .
515. 50,000 Made in India Ventillators under PM CARES Fund to fight COVID-19 - Prime Minister's Office
PM CARES Fund Trust has allocated Rs. 2000 crore for supply of 50000 ‘Made-in-India’ ventilators to government run COVID hospitals in all States/UTs. Further, a sum of Rs. 1000 crore has been allocated for the welfare of migrant labourers. 11:15 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633516]. Click here for PDF .
June 22, 2020
514. COVID Care coaches of Indian Railways start getting utilised - Ministry of Railways
In U.P., 59 suspected patients admitted in Mau Junction in Varanasi division and 8 have already been discharged. Indian Railways remain committed to doing whatever it takes to help India fight pandemic. Indian Railways has deployed 960 COVID Care Coaches in 5 States. 6.50 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633386]. Click here for PDF .
513. India has one of the lowest cases per lakh population in the world and continues to widen the gap between recovered and active cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
The WHO Situation Report 153 dated 21 st June, 2020 shows that India has one of the lowest cases per lakh population in spite of its high population density. India’s cases per lakh population are 30.04 while the global average is more than its triple at 114.67. The US has 671.24 cases per lakh population while the metric for Germany, Spain and Brazil is 583.88, 526.22 and 489.42 respectively. 1.12 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633287]. Click here for PDF .
June 21, 2020
512. COVID-19 UPDATES - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
"Chasing the Virus" in Dharavi, and ensuring a steep decline of daily cases from an average 43 in May to 19 in third week of June. 4:58 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633177]. Click here for PDF .
511. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
THE NUMBER OF COVID RECOVERIES EXCEEDS ACTIVE CASES BY MORE THAN 50,000. RECOVERY RATE IMPROVES TO 55.49%. 11:32 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1633084]. Click here for PDF .
June 20, 2020
510. Updates on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
A total of 2,13,830 Patients have been cured of COVID-19. Recovery Rate improves to 54.13%. 3:35 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632879]. Click here for PDF .
509. Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Package-Progress So Far - Ministry of Finance
More than 42 crore poor people received financial assistance of Rs 65,454 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package. 2:17 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632863]. Click here for PDF .
508. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan on 20th June 2020 to boost employment and livelihood opportunities for migrant workers returning to villages, in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak - Prime Minister's Office
Abhiyaan focuses on durable rural infrastructure and providing modern facilities like internet in the villages : Prime Minister. Skill Mapping of the rural migrant labour being done to help them work closer home: PM. Rs 50,000 Crore worth project to be implemented in a mission mode campaign in 125 days in 116 Districts of 6 States. 2:06 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632861]. Click here for PDF .
June 19, 2020
507. Government of India & AIIB sign an Agreement for $750 Million for COVID-19 support for India - Ministry of Finance
The Government of India and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) here today signed a $750 million “COVID-19 Active Response and Expenditure Support Programme” to assist India to strengthen its response to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on poor and vulnerable households. This is the first ever budgetary support programme from the AIIB to India. 6:20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632652]. Click here for PDF .
506. Updates on Covid-19-1 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India now has more than 2 lakh persons cured of covid19. Recovery rate improves to 53.79%. 3:21 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632590]. Click here for PDF .
505. IIT Guwahati develops affordable diagnostic kits for COVID-19 - Ministry of Science & Technology
Accurate testing is important to get out of the clutches of novel coronavirus. Stepping up efforts in this regard, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, in association with RR Animal Healthcare Ltd and Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), has developed low-cost diagnostic kits. These are Viral Transport Media (VTM) kits, RT-PCR kits, and RNA isolation kits. 2:21 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632576]. Click here for PDF .
504. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Centre Lauds Karnataka’s IT-based model of Comprehensive Contact Tracing and House-to-House Survey. 1:28 p.m. IST . Read more.. . [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632556]. Click here for PDF .
503. Scheme of Special Micro-Credit Facility launched for Street Vendors - Striving towards Atmanirbhar Bharat - Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed between Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), here today, in order to engage SIDBI as the Implementation Agency for PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) - a Special Micro-Credit Facility for Street Vendors. 1:07 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632543]. Click here for PDF .
502. Video on Addressing Psychosocial Concerns of Healthcare Workers - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare . Click here for Video .
501. Quit using spit as it can increase the risk of spread of #COVID19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare . Click here for Video .
500. Advisory for managing Health care workers working in COVID and Non-COVID areas of the
Hospital - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare . Click here for PDF .
499. An Illustrative Guide on COVID Appropriate Behaviours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare . Click here for PDF .
June 18, 2020
498. Curtain Raiser Press Conference held on Garib Kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan to be launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 20th June 2020 - Ministry of Rural Development
Money allotted under 25 works to be frontloaded for asset creation in 125 days; to be undertaken in 116 districts in 6 states where more than 25000 migrant workers have returned : Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister. Central Government together with concerned State Governments has done skill mapping of the migrant workers for maximum employment generation. 5:55 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632350]. Click here for PDF .
497. SERB supported study shows that collapse of respiratory center in the brain may cause breakdown of COVID-19 patients - Ministry of Science & Technology
The team of researchers at CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB), Kolkata has explored the neuro-invasive potential of SARS-CoV-2 and suggested that the virus may infect respiratory centre of the brain and attention should be focused on the respiratory centre of the central nervous system to search for mortality due to COVID 19. 5:15 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632341]. Click here for PDF .
496. CSIR-CDRI’s candidate drug Umifenovir secures DCGI approval for Phase III Clinical Trial against COVID-19 - Ministry of Science & Technology
Developed the process technology for Umifenovir in record time. 5:12 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632338]. Click here for PDF .
495. Updates on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches India’s First Mobile I-LAB (Infectious Disease Diagnostic Lab). Recovery Rate improves to 52.96%. 4:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632320]. Click here for PDF .
June 17, 2020
494. PM holds second part of interaction with CMs to discuss situation post Unlock 1.0 - Prime Minister's Office
Existing testing capacity must be utilized fully, along with constant efforts for expansion: PM. We must battle fear and stigma by highlighting the high number of those who are recovering from the virus: PM. Discipline shown by people during Lockdown has prevented exponential growth of COVID-19: PM. We need to fight rumours of Lockdown and plan for Unlock 2.0: PM. CMs provide feedback, share details of measures to boost health infrastructure and steps taken to spread awareness. 5:57 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632116]. Click here for PDF .
493. Indian Railways deploys 960 COVID Care Coaches in 5 States - Ministry of Railways
503 Coaches are deployed in Delhi at 9 Locations. Indian Railways, as its contribution to national cause, has converted Railway Coaches into COVID Care Centres. Doctors and paramedics are to be provided by State Governments as per Standard Operating Procedures issued by MOHFW on 6th May 2020. Railways to deploy 2 liaison officers for each location of coaches to assist State Government officials. All efforts are being made to maintain comfortable temperature inside the coaches in the given weather conditions. Railways to assist State Government in all possible manners to help in care of Covid patients. 5:45 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632111]. Click here for PDF .
492. NTA clears rumors regarding fake Public Notice of postponement of National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG, July – 2020 - Ministry of Human Resource Development
NTA informs candidates and parents that no such decision has been taken by NTA or concerned authorities till date. 3:02 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632059]. Click here for PDF .
491. Updates on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovery Rate improves to 52.8%. 2:06 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1632051]. Click here for PDF .
June 16, 2020
490. Guide to address stigma associated with COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare . Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .
489. PM holds interaction with CMs to discuss situation emerging post Unlock 1.0 - Prime Minister's Office
We must focus on both life and livelihood; boost health infrastructure, testing and tracing as well as increase economic activity: PM. We have tried to save each and every life; recovery rate in the country is now over 50%: PM. India is amongst the countries with least deaths due to coronavirus: PM. For the safety of self, family and community, no one should even think about venturing outside house without mask or face cover: PM. Due to recent efforts, several green shoots in economy now visible, which are encouraging us to forge ahead: PM. CMs provide feedback about ground situation in the states, give account of existing health infrastructure and steps taken for augmentation. 5:35 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631923]. Click here for PDF .
488. English rendering of PM’s opening remarks during Interaction with Chief Ministers on Covid-19 - Prime Minister's Office
Namaskar friends, Unlock-One is taking two weeks. It is necessary to review the experiences that have come in the meantime. In this discussion of today, I will also have the opportunity to know a lot from you; will get an opportunity to understand. Points that will come out of today's discussion and your suggestions, will help the country to plan ahead. 4:33 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631905]. Click here for PDF .
487. Updates on Covid-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovery Rate improves to 52.47%. MoHFW releases a guide to combat stigma associated with Covid-19. 2:15 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631880]. Click here for PDF .
486. COVID-19 Updates - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Testing capacity ramped up, reaches 3 lakh tests/day. Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has asked States/UTs to proactively engage with the private healthcare providers to facilitate enhanced bed availability and critical care health facilities and to ensure fair and transparent charges for services provided. 1:11 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631869]. Click here for PDF .
June 15, 2020
485. Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), a Department under Union Ministry of Labour & Employment, launches multi location claim settlement to expedite member claims - Ministry of Labour & Employment
Taking a big leap towards ensuring uniform standards of service delivery across the country and optimum utilisation of its workforce during COVID-19 Pandemic, EPFO has recently launched a multi-location claim settlement facility. This facility will bring a paradigm shift by allowing EPFO offices to settle online claims from any of its regional offices, across the country. All types of online claims i.e. provident fund, pension, partial withdrawal and claims and transfer claims can be processed under this novel initiative. 5:42 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631691]. Click here for PDF .
484. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
RECOVERY RATE IMPROVES TO 51.08%. CURRENTLY MORE THAN 900 DEDICATED LABS TESTING FOR COVID-19 IN INDIA. 5:38 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631689]. Click here for PDF .
483. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launches “Feedback Call Centres on COVID -19 Public Grievances and Interacts Live with Citizens” - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Congratulates DARPG on reaching the milestone of redressal of 1 lakh COVID-19 Public Grievances. 4:22 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631668]. Click here for PDF .
482. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chairs meeting of all political parties in Delhi on the COVID-19 situation in the national capital - Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri Amit Shah appeals to all parties to rise above political differences in the interest of the people. All of us have to fight the pandemic under the leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi - Union Home Minister. Political unity will create confidence among the public and lead to improvement in the pandemic situation in the capital. “I appeal workers of all political parties to ensure that decisions taken by the Central Government in the interest of the residents of Delhi are implemented in earnest at the ground level”: Union Home Minister. We have to improve COVID-19 testing capacity with newer techniques – Shri Amit Shah. 4:08 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631667]. Click here for PDF .
June 14, 2020
481. Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah chairs meeting to review COVID-19 situation in Delhi - Ministry of Home Affairs
Meeting attended by Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Delhi LG Shri Anil Baijal, CM Shri Arvind Kejriwal and AIIMS Director besides other senior officers. Central Government committed to check COVID-19 spread in Delhi and keep the national capital safe – Union Home Minister. Modi Government to immediately provide 500 converted rail coaches to the Delhi Government, adding 8,000 beds for COVID-19 patients. Home Minister Shri Amit Shah - COVID-19 testing to double in 2 days and treble in 6 days. Committee set up to ensure availability of 60% beds by private hospitals at lower rates and fix the rate of Corona testing and treatment – Shri Amit Shah. 4:44 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631512]. Click here for PDF .
480. COVID-19 Updates. Status of Remdesivir - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
There are reports in a section of the media regarding the use of Remdesivir as part of the Clinical Management Protocol for COVID-19, and its availability in the country. 3:39 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631509]. Click here for PDF .
479. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovery Rate more than 50%. A Total of 1,62,378 Patients cured of COVID-19. 3:35 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631508]. Click here for PDF .
June 13, 2020
478. MoHFW Releases Clinical Management Protocol - COVID-19 [Version 3] - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 9.49 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/ClinicalManagementProtocolforCOVID19.pdf].
477. Prime Minister reviews India's fight against Covid-19 - Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a detailed meeting with senior ministers and officials to review India’s response to Covid-19 pandemic. The meeting reviewed the national level status and preparation in the context of the pandemic. 6.05 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631389]. Click here for PDF .
476. RECOVERY RATE IMPROVES TO 49.95% - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
During the last 24 hours, a total of 7,135 COVID-19 patients have been cured. Thus, so far, a total of 1,54,329 patients have been cured of COVID-19. The recovery rate is 49.95% amongst COVID-19 patients. Presently, there are 1,45,779 active cases and all are under active medical supervision. 4.26 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631367]. Click here for PDF .
475. Aarogyapath, a web-based solution for the healthcare supply chain that provides real-time availability of critical supplies launched - Ministry of Science & Technology
A CSIR National Healthcare Supply Chain Portal that aims to provide real-time availability of critical healthcare supplies https://www.aarogyapath.in has been launched on June 12,2020. AarogyaPath would serve manufacturers, suppliers and customers. 1.45 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631339]. Click here for PDF .
June 12, 2020
474. Guidelines on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Offices , Hotels , Restaurants , Shopping Malls and Religious Places . Read more... [ https://www.mohfw.gov.in ].
473. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovery Rate increases to 49.47%. A Total of 1,47,194 individuals have been Cured. 4:00 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631123]. Click here for PDF .
472. 811.69 LMT food grains stock available with Food Corporation of India - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Package, 22,812 MT of food grains distributed to 45.62 lakh beneficiaries in May and June; 2,092 MT gram also distributed by States/UTs. Under PMGKAY, from April-June 82.16 LMT Food grains distributed to around 164 crores beneficiaries. 3:32 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631110]. Click here for PDF .
471. Indian Railways to continue to give Shramik Special Trains to States as demanded - Ministry of Railways
As of now total 63 more Shramik Special Trains requisitioned by various states after CRB’s letter to the States. In total 63 trains requisition Kerala leads with 32 trains. Chairman, Railway Board has reiterated that as many trains as required will be provided within 24 hours. 1:53 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631092]. Click here for PDF .
470. MoD extends by four months capital acquisition deliveries of domestic manufactures due to COVID-19 situation - Ministry of Defence
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has extended the delivery period for all existing capital acquisition contracts with the Indian vendors by four months due to supply chain disruptions arising out of COVID-19 pandemic. 12:36 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631078]. Click here for PDF .
469. Measures to be taken by States/ UT’s/ Cities/Metro Rail Companies in view of COVID-19 for providing urban transport services. MOHUA issues Advisory - Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in an advisory issued to the States, Union Territories, Cities, and Metro Rail Companies has suggested a three-pronged strategy which may be adopted in a phased manner [Short (within 6 months), Medium (within 1 year) & Long term (1-3 years)]. 11:44 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1631071]. Click here for PDF .
June 11, 2020
468. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
ICMR’s sero-surveillance study reveals only 0.73% of the sample population infected with COVID-19. 6:48 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630922]. Click here for PDF .
467. Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews preparedness for Covid-19 Management in Maharashtra through Video Conferencing - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare held a high level meeting today (via Video Conferencing) with Shri Rajesh Tope, Health Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Amit Deshmukh, Medical Education Minister of Maharashtra and DMs of COVID-19 affected districts of Maharashtra in presence of Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS (HFW). Ms. Preeti Sudan, Secretary (HFW), Shri Rajesh Bhushan, OSD (HFW) along with the senior officials from both Centre and the States were present in the meeting. 6:29 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630917]. Click here for PDF .
466. Indian Railways geared up to provide COVID Care Centers to State Authorities. Trains with unit composition of 10 coaches, with patient capacity of 16 per coach have been made ready. A total of 5231 coaches were modified to be used as Covid Care Center - Ministry of Railways
UP has finalised 24 stations. Telangana has asked for coaches to be stationed in 3 locations- Secunderabad, Kachiguda and Adilabad. In Delhi, 10 coaches are stationed at 1 Shakurbasti location. Guidelines issued by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to be followed. Indian Railways makes 360 degree attempt to supplement Government of India’s efforts against COVID. 6:16 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630912]. Click here for PDF .
465. Kerala Start-ties up with SCTIMST to launch IoT (Internet of Things) based used mask disposal smart bin & UV light-based disinfection device to beat COVID 19 - Ministry of Science & Technology
VST Mobility Solutions, a Startup headquartered at Cochin, has launched an automated mask disposal machine as part of efforts to develop products helping to combat the Covid-19. 4:04 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630878]. Click here for PDF .
464. New low-cost novel coronavirus test developed - Ministry of Science & Technology
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended only reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) test for novel coronavirus testing. Researchers at the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have developed a new low-cost and low-tech required test for SARS-CoV-2 testing. This test is known as reverse transcription nested PCR (RT-nPCR) test. 4:02 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630875]. Click here for PDF .
June 10, 2020
463. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh advises DARPG to expedite Work From Home Guidelines in the wake of COVID-19 . - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister of State for Personnel, PG and Pensions Dr. Jitendra Singh has reviewed the on-going activities of DARPG and advised that the work from home policy guidelines should be expeditiously firmed up by the Department. He advised that necessary consultations with Line Ministries/ Departments in this regard may be completed on a priority basis. Dr. Jitendra Singh said that timely issue of the WFH guidelines would benefit employees of the Central Secretariat in adhering to the Prime Minister’s call for “Do Gaz Doori” and social distancing. 6:04 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630699]. Click here for PDF .
462. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Number of recovered patients exceeds the number of active patients. More than 50 lakh samples tested by ICMR. Central teams deployed in 6 cities to assist States in COVID-19 management. 4:20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630666]. Click here for PDF .
461. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
All CGHS empanelled hospitals, notified as COVID-Hospitals by State Governments, to provide treatment facilities to CGHS beneficiaries. 11:30 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630602]. Click here for PDF .
June 9, 2020
460. Indian Railways to continue to give Shramik Special Trains to States as demanded - Ministry of Railways
Chairman, Railway Board has reiterated that as many trains as required will be provided within 24 hours. So far 4347 Shramik special trains have been run, transporting around 60 lakh people. 5:07 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630467]. Click here for PDF .
459. Validity of motor vehicle documents further extended till 30th September, 2020 - Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari today announced further extension of the validity date of motor vehicle documents till September this year. Accordingly, the Ministry of RTH has issued an advisory to all States and UTs to this effect. 4:47 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630455]. Click here for PDF .
458. GOM reviews containment measures of COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India in a much better place than rest of the world but no time for complacency: Dr Harsh Vardhan. “Let us also not forget the ‘social vaccine’ against COVID-19 through strict adherence of norms of physical distancing, hand hygiene and mask/face covers”. 4:22 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630445]. Click here for PDF .
457. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Central teams deployed to over 50 municipal bodies facing high COVID-19 case load. 1:51 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630413]. Click here for PDF .
June 8, 2020
456. COVID Appropriate Behaviours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
A/V on COVID Appropriate Behaviours (English). Click here for Video (1.39 Minutes) .
A/V on the need to address Stigma and Discrimination associated with COVID-19 (Hindi). Click here for Video (5.56 Minutes) .
455. COVID Emergency Credit Facility covers all companies and not just MSMEs: Finance Minister - Ministry of Finance
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitharaman today said that the COVID Emergency Credit Facility covers all companies and not just MSMEs. Addressing the FICCI National Executive Committee members, Smt Sitharaman assured the industry of all possible Government support with the intent of supporting Indian business and reviving the economy, and said, “We are committed to support/intervene if any of your members have a problem”. 6:29 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630260]. Click here for PDF .
454. MOU entered between NIPER Guwahati and Hindustan Antibiotics LTD for large scale industrial grade manufacturing and commercialization of of 3D antimicrobial face-shields to control spread of Covid-19 - Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
NIPER -G also develops 3D Printed 3-layered antimicrobial Mask and hands free objects. NIPER Files patent for its 3D products developed & designed with view to contain covid-19. 5:33 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630215]. Click here for PDF .
453. REC Limited pledges to distribute essentials packets to 5000 labourers and the needy - Ministry of Power
REC Foundation, the CSR arm of REC Limited, a central PSU under Ministry of Power and one of India’s largest power financiers, has pledged to distribute 5000 customized packets carrying essentials for labourers and the needy, affected because of lockdown due to pandemic covid-19. These packets (sustainable cloth bags) contain drinking water bottle, roasted chana, peanuts, mixture, glucose powder, footwear and reusable masks. 3:53 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630207]. Click here for PDF .
452. Health Secretary interacts with DMs, Municipal Commissioners, Chief Medical Officers of select districts that are seeing a surge in COVID-19 cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Reviews measures for COVID-19 containment and management. 2:06 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630201]. Click here for PDF .
451. DST releases information brochure on health & risk communication programme focusing on COVID-19 - Ministry of Science & Technology
It provides authentic information in an interesting and interactive manner at the grass-root level. Special communication modules are developed depending upon especially marked zones. 1:31 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630192]. Click here for PDF .
450. Indian Navy Commences evacuation of citizens from Islamic Republic of Iran - “SAMUDRA SETU” - Ministry of Defence
Indian Navy had launched Operation Samudra Setu to repatriate Indian citizens commencing 08 May 2020. Indian Naval ships Jalashwa and Magar have already evacuated 2874 personnel from Maldives and Sri Lanka to ports of Kochi and Tuticorin. 10:10 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630162]. Click here for PDF .
June 7, 2020
449. Awareness and not Anxiety is the key to fighting COVID-19: DrJitendra Singh - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Launches COVID BEEP, India’s first indigenous, cost effective, wireless physiological parameters monitoring system for COVID-19 patients. COVID BEEP to emerge as an antidote to the original Covid. 5:33 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630067]. Click here for PDF .
448. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
During the last 24 hours, a total of 5,220 COVID-19 patients have been cured. Thus, so far, a total of 1,19,293 patients have been cured of COVID-19. The recovery rate is 48.37% amongst COVID-19 patients. Presently, there are 1,20,406active cases and all are under active medical supervision. 2:50 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1630031]. Click here for PDF .
June 6, 2020
447. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
During the last 24 hours, a total of 4,611 COVID-19 patients have been cured. Thus, so far, a total of 1,14,073 patients have been cured of COVID-19. The recovery rate is 48.20% amongst COVID-19 patients. Presently, there are 1,15,942 active cases and all are under active medical supervision. 1:30 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1629839]. Click here for PDF .
June 5, 2020
446. Union Minister for HRD Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank launches information booklet "Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19" to raise awareness - Ministry of Human Resource Development
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Shri Ramesh PokhriyalNishankdigitaly launched the information booklet titled "Safe online learning in the times of COVID-19" to raise awareness of students and teachers on staying safe online, today in New Delhi. 3:51 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1629603]. Click here for PDF .
445 . SOPs for operation of public and semi-public environments to resume social and economic activity released - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
As India is easing its lockdown requirements through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has uploaded standard operating procedures for operation of public and semi-public environments where COVID has a higher chance to spread. 2:11 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1629570]. Click here for PDF .
June 4, 2020
444. Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews status and preparations for COVID-19 management with Lt. Governor & Health Minister of Delhi - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
"As the number of cases and fatality rises in Delhi, it needs to ramp up testing coupled with aggressive surveillance, contact tracing and stringent containment and perimeter control activities". This was stated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare as he chaired a high-level meeting through video conferencing (VC) to review the preparedness for prevention and control of COVID-19, here today. He was joined by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, MoS (HFW), Shri Anil Baijal, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and Sh. Satyendra Jain, Health Minister of Delhi. 4:47 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1629348]. Click here for PDF .
443. UPDATES ON COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
During the last 24 hours, a total of 3,804 COVID-19 patients have been cured. Thus, so far, a total of 1,04,107 patients have been cured of COVID-19. The recovery rate is 47.99% amongst COVID-19 patients. Presently, there are 1,06,737 active cases and all are under active medical supervision. 4:45 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1629347]. Click here for PDF .
442. NCVTC to develop of host-directed antivirals for COVID 19 - Ministry of Science & Technology
The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved support for a study by the National Centre for Veterinary Type Cultures (NCVTC), ICAR-NRC from Hisar in Haryana, which will screen their library of 94 small molecule chemical inhibitors for antivirals against coronaviruses. 10:56 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1629275]. Click here for PDF .
June 3, 2020
441. Cabinet approves establishment of Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) as Subordinate Office under Ministry of AYUSH - AYUSH
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval to re-establish Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) as Subordinate Office under Ministry of AYUSH by merging into it Pharmacopoeia Laboratory for Indian Medicine (PLIM) and Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory (HPL)- the two central laboratories established at Ghaziabad since 1975. 5:14 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1629040]. Click here for PDF .
440. PM chairs Cabinet Meeting to give historic boost to Rural India - Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Landmark decisions to benefit farmers and transform the agriculture sectortaken. Regulatory environment liberalized for farmers through amendment to Essential Commodities Act. Ordinance to promote barrier-free inter-state and intra-state trade in agriculture produce approved. Farmers empowered to engage with processors, aggregators, wholesalers, large retailers, exporters. 5:07 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1629034]. Click here for PDF .
439. Relaxation in Visa and Travel restrictions to permit certain categories of Foreign Nationals to come to India - Ministry of Home Affairs
Government of India has considered the matter regarding relaxation of the visa & travel restrictions for certain categories of foreign nationals who need to come to India. It has been decided to permit the following categories of foreign nationals to come to India: 3:44 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628988]. Click here for PDF .
438. Updates on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Recovery Rate Improves to 48.31%. Fatality Rate Drops to 2.80%. 3:15 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628970]. Click here for PDF .
437. Union HRD Minister releases Alternative Academic calendar for higher secondary stage (Classes XI and XII) in New Delhi today - Ministry of Human Resource Development
Alternative Academic Calendar takes into account varying levels of access of students to different tools and platforms: Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’. 1:45 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628948]. Click here for PDF .
436. Ministry of MSME gears up to implement the New Norms of classification of MSMEs - Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
As stated earlier, the upper ceiling for classification of MSMEs now has been raised. New definition and criterion notified; will come into effect from 1st July, 2020. As part of new definition, Exports will not be counted in turnover for any enterprises whether micro, small or medium. 12:37 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628925]. Click here for PDF .
June 2, 2020
435. A total of 95,526 patients have been cured of COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Presently, there are 97,581 active cases and all are under active medical supervision. A total of 3708 COVID-19 patients have been cured during the last 24 hours. So far, a total of 95,526 patients have been cured of COVID-19. 6:23 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628696]. Click here for PDF .
434. Innovative disinfection & sanitization solutions by common people selected in NIF’s Challenge COVID-19 Competition (C3) - Ministry of Science & Technology
National Innovation Foundation – India (NIF), an autonomous body of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has recently supported two innovative disinfection solutions by common people which were received as a response to its Challenge COVID-19 Competition (C3). 10:55 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628561]. Click here for PDF .
433. Five tips on how to live with novel coronavirus - Ministry of Science & Technology
After seventy days of lockdown, the unlock 1.0 is put into action. Officially designated lockdown 5.0, from June 1, 2020, the economy and ordinary life are returning to normalcy in a controlled and phased manner. 10:49 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628559]. Click here for PDF .
June 1, 2020
432. DRDO develops Ultra Swachh for disinfection of PPEs and other materials - Ministry of Defence
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a disinfection unit named Ultra Swachh to disinfect a wide range of materials, including Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs), electronics items, fabrics, etc. 5:55 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628355]. Click here for PDF .
431. Cabinet approves Upward revision of MSME definition and modalities/ road map for implementing remaining two Packages for MSMEs (a)Rs 20000 crore package for Distressed MSMEs and (b) Rs 50,000 crore equity infusion through Fund of Funds - Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Fully paved way for Energising the MSME Sector through entire gamut of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat Package'. 5:46 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628345]. Click here for PDF .
430. PM Modi Launches CHAMPIONS: Technology Platform to empower MSMEs - Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched the technology platform CHAMPIONS which stands for Creation and Harmonious Application of Modern Processes for Increasing the Output and National Strength. 5:04 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628317]. Click here for PDF .
429. UPDATES ON COVID-19: RECOVERY RATE INCREASES TO 48.19% - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Through a graded, pre-emptive and pro-active approach, Government of India is taking several steps along with the States/UTs for prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. These are being regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level. 3:28 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1628292]. Click here for PDF .