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

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Press Releases in September

September 30, 2020

944. MHA issues new Guidelines for Re-opening: Strict enforcement of lockdown in Containment Zones till 31st October 2020 - Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued new guidelines today, for opening up of more activities in areas outside the Containment Zones. In these guidelines, which will come into effect from October 1, 2020, the process of re-opening of activities has been extended further.   The new guidelines, issued today, are based on feedback received from States and UTs, and extensive consultations held with related Central Ministries and Departments. 7.56 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1660432]. Click here for PDF .

943. India sustains steady trend of dipping %Active Cases. Active caseload only 15.11% of Total Positive Cases. 76% of Total Active Cases in 10 Most Affected States - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues to report a trend of steadily declining active cases as a percentage of the total positive cases. Presently the active cases for only 15.11% of the total positive cases of the country, standing at 9,40,441. 12:27 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1660258]. Click here for PDF .

September 29, 2020

942. Dr Harsh Vardhan addresses The Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health’s (PMNCH) ‘Accountability Breakfast’ - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Stresses on protecting gains in maternal health during COVID- “ Maximum impact has been faced by women, children and adolescents and this calls for urgent action”. 6.43 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1660178]. Click here for PDF .

941. There were 26–32 infections per reported case by August 2020, as per finding of the ICMR Second Sero-survey for SARS-CoV-2 Infection - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

While recoveries have crossed 51 lakhs in India, which is the highest in the world; ICMR's second sero-prevalence report has found that a considerable population is still vulnerable to SARS-COV-2 virus.This apart, more than 7 crore 30 lakh tests have been conducted so far, out of which 77.8 lakh tests were done in the last week. 6.43 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1660109]. Click here for PDF .

940. Dr. Harsh Vardhan and Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar release booklet on 'COVID-19- Safe Workplace Guidelines for Industry' - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Labour & Employment released a booklet on ‘COVID-19- Safe Workplace Guidelines for Industry’ through virtual platform today, in the presence of Dr. V. K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Ayog. 5.37 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1660056]. Click here for PDF .

939. India’s Recovery Rate leaps past 83%. Recovered Cases exceed Active Cases by more than 41.5 lakhs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues to report high number of recoveries. The recovered cases have exceeded the new confirmed again during the past 24 hours. With this, India’s Recovery Rate has leaped past 83% today. 84,877 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country while the number of new confirmed cases stands at 70,589. The total number of recoveries has touched 51,01,397. 12:19 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659978]. Click here for PDF .

September 28, 2020

938. EPFO services most accessed on UMANG App; of 47.3 crore hits clocked by the App since August 2019, 41.6 crore or 88% meant for EPFO services - Ministry of Labour & Employment

The Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance (UMANG) has been a big hit among EPF subscribers enabling them to access services during COVID-19 pandemic from the comfort of their homes in a hassle free manner. 5:17 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659774]. Click here for PDF .

937.Dr. Harsh Vardhan unveils ICMR’s History Timeline - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Launches Vaccine Web portal, National Clinical Registry of COVID-19 and Mobile Stroke Unit. 5:15 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659772]. Click here for PDF .

936. India's total Recoveries cross the landmark milestone of 50 lakh. The last 10 lakh recoveries added in just 11 days. Recovered Cases have outpaced Active Cases by more than 5 times - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s total recoveries have crossed the landmark milestone of 50 lakh today (50,16,520). With a very high number of COVID patients recovering every single day, India’s steady trend of posting high level of daily recoveries continues. 74,893 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country. India has witnessed a very high level of more than 90,000 recoveries every day in the recent past. 11:40 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659694]. Click here for PDF .

September 27, 2020

935. Dr Harsh Vardhan interacts with social media users during Sunday Samvaad-3 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Minister warns against complacency, says masks must even in places of worship. ICMR’s second Sero Survey shows that Indian population still far from achieving herd immunity. ICMR expert panel examining reinfection cases. Remdesivir & Plasma therapies are not to be encouraged. 4:39 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659583]. Click here for PDF .

934. UPDATES on COVID-19. 10 States/UTs account for 76% of new recovered cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has been recording higher number of recoveries than the new cases for several consecutive days in the recent past. 92,043 new recoveries have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country. 76% of the new recovered cases are found in 10 States/UTs. Maharashtra continues to top this list. It has alone contributed more than 23,000 followed by Andhra Pradeshwith more than more than 9,000 cases. 1:05 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659510]. Click here for PDF . 

933. India reports higher number of New Recoveries than New Cases for several consecutive days. 21 States/UTs report more Recoveries than New cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

New recoveries in India have exceeded the new cases for several successive days during the period of the past nine days. There has been a steep increase in number of recovered patients. The single day recoveries on an average have been more than 90,000. 11:44 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659492]. Click here for PDF .

September 26, 2020

932. Disruption caused by the pandemic must be seen as an opportunity to radically reform our health sector: Vice President - Vice President's Secretariat

Private sector must strengthen the hands of the government in its quest to deliver quality healthcare to the last citizen: VP. Calls for bridging the urban-rural divide in healthcare sector. Calls for the strengthening of the primary healthcare system in India. 7:30 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659403]. Click here for PDF . 

931. Health Ministry’s ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service crosses a milestone. Records 4 lakh doctor-to-patient tele-consultations - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

eSanjeevani OPD platform of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has completed the landmark milestone of 4 lakh tele-consultations. The top performing States, Tamil Nadu and Uttar Pradesh have logged in 1,33167 and 1,00124 sessions, respectively. 2:36 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659282]. Click here for PDF .

930. UPDATES on COVID-19. 10 States/UTs account for 75% of the new confirmed cases. Total number of Tests cross 7 crore - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

A total of 85,362 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country. 75% of the new confirmed cases are found concentrated in 10 States/UTs. Maharashtra continues to top this list. It has alone contributed more than 17,000 followed by Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh with more than more than 8,000 and 7,000 cases respectively. 1:00 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659270]. Click here for PDF .

929. NPPA steps in to cap price of Liquid Medical Oxygen and Medical Oxygen cylinders - Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

The present situation of COVID-19 has resulted in increased demand of Medical Oxygen (MO) in the country and hence its availability is of utmost importance. Many of the States/UTs are dependent on the medical oxygen supply from other States/UTs. 12:31 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659266]. Click here for PDF .

928. India’s steady trend of Very High Recoveries continues. More than 93 thousand recoveries registered in the last 24 hours. Recoveries More than 5 times Active Cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

With a very high number of COVID patients recovering every single day, India’s steady trend of posting high level of recoveries continues. India has recorded 93,420 new recoveries in the last 24 hours. With this, the total number of recoveries are 48,49,584. 11:06 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659250]. Click here for PDF .

September 25, 2020

927. India’s Recoveries on a Steep Upward trend, cross 47.5 lakh. 10 States/UTs contribute 73% of new recovered cases - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

On the day when India’s has registered the highest number of tests in a single day with nearly 15 lakhs tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the trend of high recoveries continues unabated. More than 47.5 lakh ( 47,56,164)  patients have recovered so far.  81,177 patients  recovered in the last 24 hours. 4:16 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1659012]. Click here for PDF .

926. BMC’s ‘Mission Save Lives’ helps dip Covid mortality in Mumbai - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Although Mumbai has been reporting higher number of Covid 19 cases, the mortality rate in the city has come down over the last two months.  The Case Fatality Rate,  i.e. death due to Covid 19 as percentage of total reported cases, has come down to 4.5% as against 5.8% during June. 3:07 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658971]. Click here for PDF .

925. Ayush Ministry to take up clinical study on the potential of Vasa (AdhatodaVasica) and Guduchi for the management of Covid-19 - AYUSH

In view of the need for accelerated solutions for Covid-19, the Ministry of AYUSH has taken up systematic studies on different possible solutions through multiple channels. As part of this effort, a proposal for a clinical study, 1:16 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658943]. Click here for PDF .

924. India scales a historic PEAK, records all-time High of DAILY TESTING. For the first time, close to 15 lakh COVID tests conducted in a single day. Exponential Rise in Total Tests as they near 7cr - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has scaled a historic peak in the fight against COVID-19. In a landmark achievement, for the first time, a record of very high number of nearly 15 lakh COVID tests has been conducted in a single day. With 14,92,409 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the cumulative tests have touched nearly 7 crore (6,89,28,440). 11:16 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658910]. Click here for PDF .

September 24, 2020

923. AYUSH Ministry supports a novel e-marathon as part of the “Ayush for Immunity” Campaign - AYUSH

The Ministry of AYUSH has joined hands with Rajagiri College of Social Sciences and Rajagiri Business School, Kochi to organise a novel e-marathon, as a part of the Ministry’s three-month campaign called “Ayush for Immunity”, focussing on desirable health-promotive and disease preventive steps. Combining technology, physical run, charity and wellness programs, this e-event is expected to add positivity and good health to the lives of the participants. 7:19 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658770]. Click here for PDF .

922. eSanjeevani OPD of Health Ministry completes 3 lakh tele-consultations within six months of launch Top 4 States account for near 90% of use by beneficiaries - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

eSanjeevani OPD platform of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has completed 3 lakh tele-consultations. This landmark milestone has been achieved within a short period of six months since its launch. 4:09 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658674]. Click here for PDF .

921. UPDATES on COVID-19. 75% of new confirmed cases found concentrated in 10 States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

For the sixth consecutive day, the number of new confirmed cases has been lower than the new recoveries. A total of 86,508 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country. 75% of the new confirmed cases are concentrated in 10 States/UTs. 1:05 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658598]. Click here for PDF .

920. India reports steady trend of higher New Recoveries than New Cases for the 6th successive day. 13 States/UTs have more Recoveries than New Cases. 74% of New Recoveries from 10 States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

With its focussed strategies and effective people-centric measures, India is reporting exponential increase in recoveries. New recoveries in India have exceeded the new cases for the last six days. This is a result of focus on testing, tracing, treatment, surveillance and clear messaging, as highlighted by Prime Minister in his review meeting with seven high focus States/UTs yesterday. 11:12 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658543]. Click here for PDF .

September 23, 2020

919. PM interacts with CMs of seven states to review status and response to COVID-19 - Prime Minister's Office

PM receives feedback and conducts thorough review of the States, highlights regions in need of greater focus and outlines strategy to meet the challenge. PM asks CMs to focus on 60 districts with high burden of cases. PM asks States to increase testing substantially and ensure 100% RT-PCR tests in symptomatic RAT negative cases. Limit of using the State Disaster Response Fund for COVID specific infrastructure has been increased from 35% to 50%. 9:47 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658407]. Click here for PDF .

918. Purchase of ventilators for COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The government of India has placed the following orders for supply of essential medical equipment during the period January, 2020 to till date. State-wise allocation of medical equipment as above is attached as Annexure-A. 6:55 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658282]. Click here for PDF .

917. COVID-19 Treatment under Ayushman Bharat Yojana - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Under Ayushman Bharat -Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PMJAY), as of 21.09.2020, over 1.26 Crore hospital admission have been authorised since its inception. Out of these 5.13 lakh hospital admissions have been authorized towards testing and treatment of COVID-19. 6:55 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658281]. Click here for PDF .

916. Vaccines being Developed to Combat Coronavirus  -  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has informed that it has granted test license permission for manufacture of COVID-19 Vaccine for preclinical test, examination and analysis to the following manufacturers in India:  6:39 p.m. IST . Read more...   [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658261].  Click here for PDF .

915. Setting up of COVID Hospitals  -  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

For appropriate management of COVID-19 cases, Government of India has advised State governments to setup a three-tier arrangement of health facilities exclusively for COVID. 6:38 p.m. IST . Read more...  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658259].  Click here for PDF .

914. Guidelines for Use and Disposal of Face Mask  -  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in its guidelines on rational use of personal protective equipment (PPE) has issued specifications and standards to be followed for Personal Protective Equipment including medical mask for use by healthcare workers and other front-line workers. 6:38 p.m. IST . Read more...  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658258].  Click here for PDF .

913. Virology Laboratories for Corona Testing  -  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

State/UT wise details of total operational COVID-19 testing laboratories (as on 20th September, 2020). 6:37 p.m. IST . Read more...  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658257].  Click here for PDF .

912. Expenditure on Health  -  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

As per the latest available National Health Accounts Estimates (2016-17), Government Health Expenditure (Centre and States) was 1.2 percent of GDP.  6:36 p.m. IST . Read more...   [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658256].  Click here for PDF .

911. WHO Guidelines on COVID Tests  -  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended 0.14 samples per day per 1000 or 140 tests per day per million population. As on 19th September, 2020 India is conducting COVID -19 tests at a rate of 875 tests/million population per day. This is more than 6 times the WHO recommendations. For Tamil Nadu this stands at 1145 tests per million population per day. 6:36 p.m. IST . Read more...  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658255].  Click here for PDF .

910. Benefits to Healthcare Workers- Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package  -  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

An additional incentive of Rs. 1000/- per month is being paid to ASHAs in view of their significant contribution towards COVID-19 pandemic related work. Besides this, States/UTs have been asked to ensure provision of safety measures like masks and sanitizers for ASHAs.  6:35 p.m. IST . Read more...  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658254].  Click here for PDF .

909. Lucknow lab records shortest average time to process Covid-19 samples among institutions in India - Ministry of Science & Technology

As the COVID 19 patient numbers are recorded, a testing hub in Lucknow for the disease has recorded the shortest average time to process samples among institutions in the country. With 1000 to 1200 samples being tested per day, the story of the rise of Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, to the top institution not only in the state but throughout the country in terms of average processing time of samples is one of sheer grit and dedication. 2:11 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658124]. Click here for PDF .

908. Department of Biotechnology launches Programme for “Strengthening Clinical Trial Research Capacity in Neighbouring Countries” - Ministry of Science & Technology

The programme will help neighbouring countries and LMICs to build capacities for Covid-19 vaccine trials: Secretary, DBT. 2:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658123]. Click here for PDF .

907. Maintaining supply of essential commodities during lockdown - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

As part of economic response to Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, the Government distributed foodgrains at the rate of 5 kg per person per month, and pulses at the rate of 1 kg per household per month, free of cost, to all beneficiaries of the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) for the period of eight months from April to November 2020. 1:33 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658098]. Click here for PDF .

906. Centre asks 10 key states to implement targeted Covid 19 communication - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

campaign 7 districts of Maharashtra including Mumbai, Thane and Pune among focus areas Thrust of the campaign on inducing ‘Covid appropriate behaviour’. 1:31 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658097]. Click here for PDF .

905. Distribution of Free Foodgrains and Pulses to Migrant Labourers - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Scheme (ANBS) for supply of free foodgrains to the migrants/stranded migrants and all those who were neither covered under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) nor under any other State PDS scheme, since no data of actual number of migrants/stranded migrants was available in the Department. 1:32 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658096]. Click here for PDF .

904. Distribution of Foodgrains During Covid-19 Crisis - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

Under the Phase-I of the pro-poor Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (i.e. PMGKAY-I), the Department on 30.03.2020 had allocated a total of about 121 Lakh Metric Tons (LMT) of foodgrains to all States/UTs for additional free-of-cost distribution to the beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act, 2013 (NFSA) for a period of 3 months i.e. from April to June 2020. 1:31 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658095]. Click here for PDF .

903. UPDATES on COVID-19. 14 States/UTs have higher TPM and lower Positivity Rate than India average. 74% New Cases are concentrated in 10 States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India's testing capacity has surged to more than 12 lakh daily tests. Higher than 6.6 cr total tests have been conducted across the country. A high level of testing leads to early identification of positive cases. As evidence has revealed, eventually Positivity Rate will fall. 1:20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658089]. Click here for PDF .

902. India maintains trend of High Recoveries. New recoveries have exceeded New Cases for 5th day in a row. Recovery Rate continues to rise, crosses 81% - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

With its focussed strategies and effective, coordinated and proactive measures, India is reporting steep increase in recoveries. New recoveries in India have exceeded the new cases for the fifth consecutive day. 89,746 recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country, whereas the number of new confirmed cases stands at 83,347. 11:00 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658011]. Click here for PDF .

901. In wake of Covid 19 pandemic, permission granted to the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) to introduce ISO Tank Containers for movement of Liquid Oxygen for domestic transport - Ministry of Commerce & Industry

In the wake of the Covid19 pandemic, and the urgent need felt to move oxygen in sufficient quantity, at a short notice, from surplus areas to deficit areas, it was felt necessary to give permission to ISO containers to move liquid oxygen for domestic transport. 10:43 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1658008]. Click here for PDF .

September 22, 2020

900. India's has 17.7% of global COVID-19 cases, while it also has highest share - 19.5% - of global recoveries: Health Secretary - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Member (Health), NITI Aayog calls for being a responsible citizen by following COVID Appropriate Behaviours and wearing masks in the upcoming festive season. Most of the districts in Maharashtra have adequate facilities to deal with COVID-19: Health Secretary. 6:55 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657852]. Click here for PDF .

899. More than 11 Lakh Indians Returned to India Under Vande Bharat Mission. Lifeline UDAN was Started to Ensure Steady Countrywide Supply of Essentials - Ministry of Civil Aviation

Vande Bharat Mission consists of special repatriation flights operated by Indian carriers and chartered flights operated by both Indian and foreign carriers. As per information provided by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), till 31.08.2020, more than 11 lakh Indians (excluding land border crossings) have returned to India under the Vande Bharat Mission. 6:19 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657816]. Click here for PDF .

898. Stressful Condition in Textile Industry despite Increase in Demand - Ministry of Textiles

The government has initiated special measures to help ameliorate the conditions in textile sector due to covid pandemic and to boost production, marketing and job opportunities in the sector. 2:29 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657697]. Click here for PDF .

897. Increase in Domestic Violence against Women - Ministry of Women and Child Development

From the beginning of lockdown due to Covid 19 pandemic, the National Commission for Women (NCW) launched an Ad campaign through electronic media and social media inviting women who have suffered any kind of violence to come forward and report it. 2:07 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657678]. Click here for PDF .

896. Social Security for AWWs, Women and Children during Pandemic - Ministry of Women and Child Development

Under the Social Security benefits, Anganwadi Workers (AWWs)/ Anganwadi Helpers (AWHs) are covered under the following Insurance Schemes: Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): AWWs and AWHs in the age group of 18 to 50 years are covered under PMJJBY for life cover of Rs.2.00 lakh (covers life risk, death due to any reason). 2:06 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657677]. Click here for PDF .

895. Prime Minister to Review Status and Preparedness of COVID response and management in 7 High Focus States/UTs tomorrow - Prime Minister's Office

Prime Minister will chair a high level virtual meeting with the Chief Ministers and Health Ministers of seven COVID high burden States/UT to review the status and preparedness of COVID response and management, tomorrow, 23rd September 2020. 11:54 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657615]. Click here for PDF .

894. India registers a Record of Highest Single day recoveries. More than 1 lakh patients recovered in the last 24 hours - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

In an unprecedented surge, India has recorded the highest number of single day recoveries. More than 1 lakh (1,01,468) new recoveries have been registered in the last 24 hours in the country. In another landmark achievement, the trend of very high number of single day recoveries has sustained for the past four consecutive days. 11:29 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657597]. Click here for PDF .

September 21, 2020

893. IEA and NITI Aayog launch Special Report on Sustainable Recovery Post Covid-19 - NITI Aayog

Against the backdrop of the ongoing Covid-19 crisis, International Energy Agency (IEA), in collaboration with NITI Aayog, presented a ‘ Special Report on Sustainable Recovery’ on 18 September 2020. 7:15 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657430]. Click here for PDF .

892. Permit requirements waived for Transport Vehicles carrying Oxygen - Ministry of Road Transport & Highways

In a crucial step forward, the ministry of road transport and highways today issued order to waive off permit requirement for vehicles carrying oxygen till March 2021 following the COVID-19 pandemic. 6:22 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657381]. Click here for PDF .

891.Relief Package for Unemployed Labourers - Ministry of Labour & Employment

The global spread of the corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic followed by lockdowns has affected global economies including India. Covid-19 has resulted in large number of migrant workers going back to their native places. In order to mitigate the adverse impact of COVID-19. 5:58 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657366]. Click here for PDF .

890. Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences: “Army Covid Hospital” Undertakes Critical Covid Care of Armed Forces, Police and Civil Persons at Pune - Ministry of Defence

Army Institute of Cardio Thoracic Sciences (AICTS, Pune) is a premier institute in national standing dealing with complex interventional cardiology, intricate cardio-thoracic surgeries, Pulmonary and Interventional radiology and Pathology. 4:35 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657291]. Click here for PDF .

889. Impact of Pandemic on Farming Sector - Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare

During the lockdown situation, the agriculture sector is functioning smoothly. Government of India has taken all necessary measures to ensure smooth sowing operation during pre-monsoon and monsoon period. All the necessary exemptions were allowed for agricultural activities during lockdown period. 2 :18 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657224] . Click here for PDF .

888. LPG Cylinders distributed during COVID-19 pandemic - Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

As part of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package, a scheme for providing free of cost LPG refills to PMUY beneficiaries for the next three months w.e.f. 01.04.2020 was implemented. The Scheme has now been extended till September 30, 2020 for those beneficiaries who have been credited with the advance for buying refills, but not able to buy the refills till 30th June 2020. As on 16.09.2020, 13.57 crore refills have been delivered to PMUY beneficiaries under this Scheme. 1:39 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657206]. Click here for PDF .

887. COVID-19 Update. 76% of the new Confirmed Cases concentrated in 10 States/UTs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

A total of 86,961 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country. 76% of the new confirmed cases are concentrated in 10 States/UTs. Maharashtra has alone contributed more than 20,000 and Andhra Pradesh has contributed more than 8,000. 1:03 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657187]. Click here for PDF .

886. India reports more than 90,000 recoveries for the 3rd successive day - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Total Recovered cases close to 43 Lakh- highest in the world. India's Recovery Rate crosses the landmark of 80%. 11:33 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657163]. Click here for PDF .

September 20, 2020

885. Treatment Facilities for other illness in COVID-19 hospitals - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

For appropriate management of COVID-19 cases, Government of India has advised State governments to setup a three-tier arrangement of health facilities exclusively for COVID. 8:30 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657067]. Click here for PDF .

884. Medical waste management during COVID-19 pandemic - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

As informed by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), disposal of bio-medical waste including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kit worn by healthcare professionals as well as general public became a challenge during the on-going Corona Virus Disease of 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. 8:27 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657061]. Click here for PDF .

883. Impact of pandemic on child immunisation programmes - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The utilization of immunization services slowed down at the beginning of COVID-19 pandemic in April 2020, but coverage has improved subsequently because of series of measures been taken. 8:22 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657055]. Click here for PDF .

882. Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on rural healthcare - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“Public Health and Hospitals” being a State subject the primary responsibility of implementation of various health care schemes including National Health Mission lies with respective States. 8:20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657054]. Click here for PDF .

881. COVID hospitals in India - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

As per the information provided by the States/ UTs on the Covid-19 Portal, State-wise details of Covid dedicated facilities and ICU beds in COVID dedicated facilities (Government and Private both) as on 18th September 2020 is given at Annexur e. 8:13 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1657051]. Click here for PDF .

880. COVID-19 CASES IN CAPFs - Ministry of Home Affairs

The force-wise details of COVID cases, death rate and recovery rate in CAPFs as on 14.09.2020 is given below. 5:08 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656968]. Click here for PDF .

879. Dr Harsh Vardhan interacts with social media users during Sunday Samvaad-2 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“Atma Nirbhar Bharat underlines Government’s commitment for Increased Investments in Public Health and other health reforms to prepare India for future pandemics”. “No significant mutation in SARS-CoV-2 in India”. 3:58 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656944]. Click here for PDF .

878. Insurance coverage to PMJDY account holders - Ministry of Finance

Under Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a free RuPay debit card is provided to the PMJDY account holders with inbuilt accident insurance cover of Rs. 1 lakh. This coverage amount has since been raised from Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 2 lakh to PMJDY accounts opened after 28.08.2018. This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today. 2:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656928]. Click here for PDF .

877. Fiscal and monetary policies to deal with slowdown due to COVID-19 - Ministry of Finance

The Government has implemented a judicious mix of fiscal and monetary policies to mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on the economy. On May 12 2020, Government announced the Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package (ANBP), a special economic and comprehensive package of Rs 20 lakh crores - equivalent to 10 per cent of India’s GDP with an aim to encourage business, attract investments and strengthen the resolve for ‘Make in India’. 2:06 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656925]. Click here for PDF .

876. India registers a record number of High Recoveries - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

More than 94,000 Recovered in last 24 hours. India’s Total Recoveries continue to rise, cross 43 lakh today. 5 States contribute 60% of total active cases, 52% of new cases and 60% of new recoveries reported in India. 1:36 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656922]. Click here for PDF .

875. India scales yet another PEAK- Records all-time High of DAILY TESTING - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

For the first time, more than 12 lakh COVID tests conducted in the last 24 hrs. Exponential Rise in Total Tests as they cross 6.36 cr. 11.01 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656895]. Click here for PDF .

September 19, 2020

874. India’s first CRISPR Covid-19 test, developed by the Tata Group and CSIR-IGIB, approved for use in India - Ministry of Science & Technology

The Tata CRISPR (Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats) test, powered by CSIR-IGIB(Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology) FELUDA, received regulatory approvals today from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for commercial launch, as per ICMR guidelines, meeting high quality benchmarks with 96% sensitivity and 98% specificity for detecting the novel coronavirus. 8:33 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656770]. Click here for PDF .

873. Minister of Commerce & Industry engages with 12 State/UTs and reviews status of COVID management including Oxygen availability and usage - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

As part of Union Government’s coordinated strategy for effective containment and management of the COVID-19 pandemic, a high level review meeting was chaired by Cabinet Secretary today. Member (Health), NITI Aayog, Union Health Secretary, Secretary, Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, senior officials of the Health Ministry, Ministry of Home Affairs and Chief Secretaries of the 12 State/UTs participated in the review meeting. 5:25 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656677]. Click here for PDF .

872. Rajya Sabha Chairman reiterated his concern for the safety of the public and Parliamentarians during the ongoing pandemic - Vice President's Secretariat

​​​​​​​Urges Members to wear masks, maintain safe distance, good hygiene and boost immunity. Wearing a mask is the best safeguard from Covid-19, says Rajya Sabha Chairman. 1:58 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656622]. Click here for PDF .

871. India overtakes USA to become No.1 in terms of global COVID 19 recoveries - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

In a landmark global achievement, India has overtaken USA and become the top country in terms of global COVID-19 recoveries.

India has reported the highest number of total recoveries with  more than 42 lakh  ( 42,08,431 ) COVID patients recovered and discharged. India now accounts for close to  19%  of the total global recoveries. This has strongly pushed the national Recovery Rate to nearly  80%  (79.28%). 11.00 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656571]. Click here for PDF .

September 18, 2020

870. Health Outreach Services during Covid-19 - Ministry of Women and Child Development

The Government has been regularly reviewing the situation in consultation with States/UTs. In order to improve the nutritional status of Women and Children, Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing Supplementary Nutrition Programme under Anganwadi Services. 5:23 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656246]. Click here for PDF .

869. Availability of Material for Masks/PPE Kits - Ministry of Textiles

From zero manufacturers in March 2020, 1100 indigenous manufacturers of PPE kits have been developed by the Government till date, most of them being from MSME sector. The capacity and production of PPE Coveralls for COVID-19 touched a peak of 5 lakh per day in mid May 2020. 5:16 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656238]. Click here for PDF .

868. Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on Textile Sector - Ministry of Textiles

The global pandemic of Covid-19 has affected the existing modus operandi of various textile sectors by posting restriction of social gathering, migration of laborers as well as affecting all the stakeholders right from farmers to traders/exporters in the value chain of textile sector and at the same time it has opened new window of opportunities which were previously less explored. 5:12 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656233]. Click here for PDF .

867. Export of PPE Suits - Ministry of Textiles

The capacity and production of PPE Coveralls for COVID-19 touched a peak of 5 lakh per day in mid May 2020. From zero manufacturers in March 2020, 1100 indigenous manufacturers of PPE kits have been developed by the Government till date, most of them being from MSME sector. 5:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656231]. Click here for PDF .

866. Nearly 30 Covid vaccine candidates are under various stages of development, by both industry and academia - Ministry of Science & Technology

A Network of 16 COVID-19 bio-repositories have been established in the country by DBT, ICMR and CSIR. The Pan India 1000 SARS-CoV-2 RNA Genome Sequencing has been successfully completed. 5:02 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656226]. Click here for PDF .

865. Treatment of Non-COVID-19 Patients During Pandemic - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The patients who were not suffering from Corona but still have been treated in AIIMS and Central Government run hospitals in IPD as well as in OPD after 24th March, 2020 in the country is given in Annexure. 4:34 p.m. IST . Read more.. .  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656205].  Click here for PDF .

864. Tele-Medicine Platform for Health Care Delivery - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Public health is a state subject. Under the National Health Mission (NHM), support is being provided to States/UTs to strengthen their healthcare systems including Tele-consultation services based on requirements posed by the States in their Programme Implementation Plans (PIPs). 4:33 p.m. IST . Read more...  [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656201].  Click here for PDF .

863. People affected by COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The total number of people affected, recovered and died due to COVID-19 is given below : State/UT wise details of number of total COVID-19 cases, active cases, recovered cases and deaths (as on 16-09-2020). 4:30 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656199].  Click here for PDF .

862. Procedure for Research on Vaccine - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has informed that the requirements and guidelines to conduct clinical trial or grant of permission for marketing of new drugs including vaccines are prescribed under New Drugs and Clinical Trials Rules, 2019. 4:21 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656188]. Click here for PDF .

861. COVID Cases and Sero Survey Status - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has one of the lowest cases per million population. It is 3445 for India as compared to 19295 for USA, 20146 for Brazil, 7283 for Russian Federation and 10929 for South Africa. However, cases per million population for India is high as compared to other countries in South East Asia. 4:20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656187].  Click here for PDF .

860. Delay in Surgeries Due to Corona - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

There have been reports in the media regarding planned surgeries being cancelled/affected due to Covid-19 pandemic. However, Public Health & Hospitals being State subjects, such information is not maintained centrally. 4:19 p.m. IST . Read more.. . [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656186].  Click here for PDF .

859. Assessment of COVID Prevention - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

World Health Organization, Country office, India alerted India on 6th January, 2020 about outbreak of pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan city of China. WHO issued a statement on 9th January, 2020 about a novel coronavirus, which was later named as SARS-CoV-2 virus and the disease was named COVID-19 by WHO on 11th February, 2020. 4:17 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656184]. Click here for PDF .

858. COVID-19 Update - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Centre rushes High Level Central team to Jammu. Central team to assist in strengthening Containment, Surveillance, Testing and efficient Clinical Management. 3:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656139]. Click here for PDF .

857 . Impact of Covid-19 on E-commerce - Ministry of Commerce & Industry

Various restrictions were imposed to ensure social-distancing during lock down under guidelines released by Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), from time to time. During this period delivery of essential goods, including food, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment were encouraged through e-commerce. Since, the pandemic is still ongoing, it is too early to make an assessment of the impact of the pandemic on the e-commerce sector. 3:09 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656135]. Click here for PDF .

856. India scales another peak of Single day Recoveries - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

87,472 COVID discharged in the last 24 hours. Top 5 states with High Active Caseload report High level of Recoveries too. 12:04 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1656047]. Click here for PDF .

September 17, 2020

855. Measures for welfare of Pensioners during COVID-19 - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge), Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, DrJitendra Singh said in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today that several measures have been taken for the benefit of pensioners during COVID-19. 5:12 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655667]. Click here for PDF .

854. Increase in Domestic Violence against Women during Lockdown Period - Ministry of Women and Child Development

As per the information received from National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) for the period from April 2020 to June 2020, legal aid and assistance has been provided in 2878 domestic violence cases and petition has been filed in 452 cases under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 (PWDVA). 694 cases have been resolved through counselling/ mediation. 3:57 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655619]. Click here for PDF .

853. Supply of Meals to Students during the Lockdown - Ministry of Women and Child Development

State Governments and UT Administrations have been advised to provide Food Security Allowance (FSA) comprising of foodgrains, pulses, oil etc (equivalent to cooking cost) to all eligible children till such time as their schools are closed due to aforesaid pandemic. 3:57 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655617]. Click here for PDF .

852. Increase in Child Marriage Cases during the Lockdown - Ministry of Women and Child Development

As per the information received from National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), there is no data to indicate rising number of child marriage cases during the lockdown period. 3:53 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655610]. Click here for PDF .

851. Impact of Covid-19 Pandemic on Anganwadis across the Country - Ministry of Women and Child Development

As per the directions issued by Ministry of Home Affairs, under Disaster Management Act, 2005, all the Anganwadi Centres across the country were closed to limit the impact of COVID-19. During the consultation held with States/UTs in the month of July 2020, most of the States had also expressed their inability to open Anganwadi Centres in the light of increasing incidents of COVID-19. 3:52 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655608]. Click here for PDF .

850. India records more than 82,000 Recoveries for two days in a row. Total Recoveries cross 40 lakhs. Recovered Cases exceed Active Cases by more than 30 lakhs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India has been registering very high recoveries for two consecutive days. More than 82,000 COVID patients have been cured and discharged in the past two days. 82,961 active cases were found free of COVID in the last 24 hours. Spurred by this number of very high recoveries, the national Recovery Rate continues to follow its rising curve. It stands at 78.64% today. 12:18 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655483]. Click here for PDF .

849. To guarantee accessibility of necessary medical devices at genuine cost NPPA extends ceiling prices of Knee Implants till 14th September 2021. This will enable to save 1500 crore Rupees of the common men - Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

To ensure  accessibility of necessary medical devices to the common man at genuine cost ,drug price regulator,  National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the Department  of Pharmaceuticals ,Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers  has extended ceiling prices of Knee Implants for another one year, i.e. till 14thSeptember 2021. 11:15 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655460]. Click here for PDF .

September 16, 2020

848. RECREATION OF LOST JOBS - Ministry of Labour & Employment

The global spread of the corona virus (COVID-19) followed by lockdowns has affected economies across the globe including India. Covid-19 has resulted in large number of migrant workers going back to their native places. 4:55 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655086]. Click here for PDF .

847. COVID-19 Test for International Passengers. Testing Allowed at Entry Airport on Pilot Basis - Ministry of Civil Aviation

Ministry of Civil Aviation has allowed RT-PCR testing at the entry airport on pilot basis to facilitate the transfer of international passengers. The salient features of the guidelines include the following. 4:53 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655085]. Click here for PDF .

846. Export of Medical Items - Ministry of Commerce & Industry

The prohibition on export of various medical items such as PPE Coveralls, 2/3 Ply masks, Face Shields, Sanitizers (except when exported in containers with dispenser pumps), Hydroxychloroquine API and its formulations, 13 other Pharmaceutical APIs and its formulations and Ventilators has been removed. 4:31 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655070]. Click here for PDF .

845. Impact of Coronavirus - Ministry of Commerce & Industry

The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 has severely impacted some of the major economies of the world. It has affected countries across the globe including some of the major players like USA, European Union, UK, and India.Both World Bank and IMF estimate contraction in global GDP for FY 2020-21 due to the spillover effects of the lockdown to curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic. 4:22 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1655051]. Click here for PDF .

844. Steps taken to ensure safety of healthcare and other health workers of hospitals - Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Hospitals and dispensaries being a State subject, no data is maintained in the Union Government about Safai Karmacharis, who have died due to health and safety hazards related cleaning hospitals and medical waste during Covid-19 pandemic. 1:11 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654924]. Click here for PDF .

843. India's Registers the Highest Single day Recoveries - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues to record a spate of very high recoveries. India logged in the highest number of single day recoveries in the last 24 hours.  82,961  COVID patients were cured and discharged from home/facility isolation and hospitals, steeply pushing the Recovery Rate to  78.53%. 11:57 a.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654884]. Click here for PDF .

September 15, 2020

842. DBT-BIRAC is supporting Covid-19 vaccine development by facilitating establishment of r-VSV vaccine manufacturing platform for first time in India - Ministry of Science & Technology

The government is focussed on creating an ecosystem that nurtures and encourages new product innovation to address the most relevant issues to our society”--Dr Renu Swarup, Secretary, DBT and Chairperson, BIRAC. 7:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654667]. Click here for PDF .

841. There is no shortage of oxygen supply at the national level, states need to monitor oxygen inventory mechanism of hospitals so that timely replenishment takes place: Health Secretary - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

There are a few cases where reactions can occur in plasma therapy and that is why we will take a considered view of the recent study: DG, ICMR. Russian vaccine has not yet completed Phase 3 trial, in talks for conducting Phase 3 trial in India: DG, ICMR. 7:03 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654663]. Click here for PDF .

840. ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19’ extended for another 6 months - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package Insurance Scheme for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19’ was announced on 30 March 2020 for a period of 90 days. This was extended for a further period of 90 days i.e. up to 25th Sept, 2020. 6:33 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654635]. Click here for PDF .

839. Stimulus Package for COVID-19 - Ministry of Home Affairs

The Central Government, on 26 March, 2020 announced a relief package under the “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana”, totaling Rs.1.70 lakh crore for the poor to help them fight the battle against Corona Virus. Around 42 crore poor people have received financial assistance of Rs. 68, 820  crore under this scheme. 6:05 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654599]. Click here for PDF .

838. Details of loan disbursal by World Bank to India to fight COVID-19 pandemic - Ministry of Finance

The World Bank has so far provided three loans worth $2.5 billion to Government of India to support Government of India’s response to COVID-19 pandemic situation for health ($1 billion), for social protection ($0.75 billion) and for economic stimulus ($0.75 billion), the benefits of which have accrued to all States and UTs. 6:04 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654593]. Click here for PDF .

837. Utilise Ayurveda’s extensive knowledge base on preventive care to combat COVID-19 pandemic – Vice President - Vice President's Secretariat

Ayurveda not just a system of medicine, but also a philosophy of life – Vice President. Calls for taking the benefits of Ayurveda to people across India and the world. 5:38 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654569]. Click here for PDF .

836. Yoga in Helping Recovery of COVID-19 Patients - AYUSH

The Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy (CCRYN), has undertaken a research project to verify the efficacy of Yoga in facilitating early recovery of COVID – 19 patients in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, Delhi, AIIMS Delhi, AIIMS Rishikesh and RML Hospital, Delhi. 4:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654498]. Click here for PDF .

835. New Healthcare Scheme for Covid-19 Victims - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

There is provision made under ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package for Health Workers Fighting COVID-19. This is a Central Sector scheme. 3:04 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654457]. Click here for PDF .

834. Increase in Mental Health issues during the Pandemic - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Realizing the impact that COVID-19 may have on the mental health of the people, including children, the Government has taken a number of initiatives to provide psychosocial support during COVID-19. These initiatives include: 3:03 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654456]. Click here for PDF .

833. COVID-19 Fatalities amongst Healthcare Workers - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Health is a State subject. Such data is not maintained at Central level by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. However, database of those seeking relief under the “Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Insurance Package” is maintained at national level. 3:01 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654454]. Click here for PDF .

832. Covid-19 Testing Labs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, an autonomous organisation under the Department of Health Research, the total number of testing labs all over India authorised and set up for testing of Covid-19 for the months of March, April, May, June and July 2020, month-wise is as under: 3:00 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654453]. Click here for PDF .

831. Early Indications of COVID 19 Pandemic Outbreak in the country - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Ministry of Health & Family Welfare was following the evolving situation in China, when WHO India alerted our country on 6th January, 2020 about outbreak of pneumonia of unknown origin in Wuhan city of China. The Joint Monitoring Group under Director General of Health Services to met on 8th January, 2020 to review the evolving situation in China and deliberated on public health preparedness and response strategies for the same. 2:59 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654451]. Click here for PDF .

830. Status of Development of COVID Vaccine in India - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

While the Govt. and Industry are trying their best to make available a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 at the earliest, it is difficult to comment on the exact timelines in view of various complex pathways involved in vaccine development. 2:58 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654450]. Click here for PDF .

829.Checking Overcharging by Private Hospitals - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Government of India has taken a series of actions to prevent, control and mitigate the impact of COVID-19. India followed a “ whole of Government” and “whole of society” approach. Hon’ble Prime Minister, a High level Group of Ministers (GoM), Cabinet Secretary, Committee of Secretaries and senior officers in MoHFW continue to monitor public health response to COVID-19 in the country. 2:58 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654449]. Click here for PDF .

828. Strategic Approach to Combat Covid-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India would be following a scenario based approach for the following possible scenarios,  (i) Travel related case reported in India, (ii) Local transmission of COVID-19, (iii) Large outbreaks amenable to containment, (iv) Wide-spread community Transmission of COVID-19 disease and (v) India becomes endemic for COVID-19. 2:57 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654447]. Click here for PDF .

827. Allocation of Funds to States for Battling COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Public health and hospitals being a State subject, the primary responsibility of treatment of COVID-19 patients lies with the respective State governments. States/UTs are using their own resources for COVID-19 management including for treatment of the patients and the details are not maintained centrally. 2:57 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654446]. Click here for PDF .

826. India continues to post very high Recoveries - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

More than 79,000 discharged in the last 24 hours. India’s Recovery Rate crosses 78%. 60% of Total Active Cases in 5 Most Affected States. 12:12 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654383]. Click here for PDF .

September 14, 2020

825. Union Health Secretary, Industries & Internal Trade Secretary and Secretary Pharmaceuticals engage with 29 States/UTsto ensure adequate Oxygen availability in all Healthcare Facilities - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Health Ministry held a virtual meeting today where Union Health Secretary, Secretary DPIIT Secretary Pharmaceuticalsand Secretary Textiles participated. State Health Secretaries and Industries Secretaries of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh. 7:49 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654190]. Click here for PDF .

824. In order to help artists during pandemic the Ministry of Culture released a grant of Rupees 5462.69 Lakh to artist community under various central sector schemes: Shri Prahlad Singh Patel - Ministry of Culture

Zonal Cultural Centres have given financial assistance of Rs. 927.83 lakhs to artists. Due to Covid-19 pandemic in the country, the entire artist community faced a financial crisis and lost their means of livelihood. To help these artists, the Ministry of Culture ensured speedy and timely release of the grants to the artists under the following various Central Sector Schemes. 6:34 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654148]. Click here for PDF .

823. Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh receiving a proposal based on a research study on COVID, done by “Brahmarishi Doodhadhari Burfani International Medical and Research Institute'' Haridwar - Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that COVID has shifted the focus to integrated health management. Dr Jitendra Singh was interacting with a delegation from a “Brahmarishi Doodhadhari Burfani International Medical and Research Institute'' Haridwar, who had come to present a proposal based on a new Homeopathy research study on COVID. As per the proposal, homeopathy remedy developed by the institute could have beneficial effects against Corona virus. 5:48 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654114]. Click here for PDF .

822. Relaxation/concession provided to Companies/LLPs during Lockdown period to combat COVID-19 - Ministry of Corporate Affairs

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has taken steps to provide several incentives/ relaxation/concession during Lockdown period so as to reduce the burden of companies/LLPs during COVID-19. This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs, in response to a written question in the Lok Sabha today. 5:41 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654103]. Click here for PDF .

821. Amount released to States to combat COVID-19 - Ministry of Finance

Keeping in view the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Government of India released the 1 instalment of State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) amounting to Rs. 11,092 crore to State Governments on 3 April, 2020 in advance to strengthen the States to deal with the pandemic. This was stated by Shri Anurag Singh Thakur, Union Minister of State for Finance & Corporate Affairs in response to a written question asked in the Lok Sabha today. 5:39 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654102]. Click here for PDF .

820. AYUSH practices inducted into the Management Protocol for COVID - 19 recovered patients - AYUSH

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) issued a protocol on Post COVID Management on 13 ^th  September, 2020. The protocol provides an integrated holistic approach for patients of COVID to care at home and is not meant to be used as preventive/curative therapy. 4:00 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1654033]. Click here for PDF .

819. Suo-Moto statement by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Health & Family Welfare on 14 ^th September 2020 in Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha regarding COVID pandemic and the steps taken by the Government of India - Ministry of Health and Family

The full text of the suo-moto statement by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Minister for Health & Family Welfare today in Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha regarding COVID pandemic and the steps taken by the Government of India is as follows: 2:20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653947]. Click here for PDF .

818. On a steep rising curve, India’s Recovery Rate touches 78% - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

There are 28 lakh more Recoveries than Active Cases. 60% of Total Active Cases in 5 Most Affected States. 11:11 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653936]. Click here for PDF .

September 13, 2020

817. From Touchless Soap & Water Dispenser, Mechanical Ventilator to Pioneering E-classroom Software or Low-cost Rapid Diagnostic Device and Innovating Air Providing Virus Destroying Mask, Covid 19 has forced Scientists to Seek for Fastest Innovations to Survive, Opine Researchers - Ministry of Science & Technology

Miss Digantika Bose studies in Class XII at Memari V M Institution Unit II, Burdwan. But in her tender age she is very much influenced by the principle of Thomas Alva Edison that ‘To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk’. 6:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653838]. Click here for PDF .

816. Union Health Secretary, Industries & Internal Trade Secretary and Secretary Pharmaceuticals urge 7 Big States to ensure adequate Oxygen availability in all Healthcare Facilities - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Health Ministry held a virtual meeting today where Union Health Secretary, Secretary DPIIT and Secretary Pharmaceuticals participated. State Health Secretaries and Industries Secretaries of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh also participated in the meeting. 5:57 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653806]. Click here for PDF .

815. Dr. Harsh Vardhan interacts with his Social Media followers through 'Sunday Samvad’  - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“I shall be the first to offer myself for receiving COVID vaccine, if people have a trust deficit”. “Consensus likely soon on emergency authorization for COVID vaccine”. Frontline Healthcare workers, senior citizens & persons with comorbidities shall be priority for receiving COVID vaccine: Dr Harsh Vardhan. 4:23 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653777]. Click here for PDF .

814. Health Ministry issues Post COVID Management Protocol for holistic follow up care and well-being of all post- COVID recovering patients - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Government of India is leading the COVID-19 response and management in the country in close coordination and collaboration with the State/UT governments. Several strategic and calibrated measures have been taken for the prevention, containment and management of COVID-19. 2:40 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653759]. Click here for PDF .

813.Tracking global genetic variability, predicting viral sequences to resolve COVID 19 challenge - Ministry of Science & Technology

In a pathbreaking development, Indian scientists prepare a web-based COVID predictor to predict the sequence of viruses online. 2.21 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653755]. Click here for PDF .

812.  UPDATES on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues with High Number of Recoveries. Total number of Recovered Cases more than 37 lakh. 58% Daily New Recoveries come from 5 States. 11:02 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653733]. Click here for PDF .

811. Post COVID management protocol - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Background: COVID – 19 disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 Coronavirus is relatively a new disease, with fresh information being known on a dynamic basis about the natural history of the disease, especially in terms of post-recovery events. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .

September 12, 2020

810. Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Comprehensively Reviews COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Appreciates the good work done by different Ministries and Departments. Unlock with precautions and preparedness to be the key focus areas. Vaccine development also discussed. Strategy to focus on select Regions & Districts. 8:34 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653681]. Click here for PDF .

809. Health Ministry in a virtual Conclave with Private Hospitals emphasises compliance of National Clinical Treatment Protocols and Best Practices - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Health Ministry in collaboration with FICCI and AIIMS, New Delhi, organized a virtual conclave for private hospitals providing COVID-19 treatment in the country. 4:49 p.m. IST. Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653604]. Click here for PDF .

808. IPFT develops new "Disinfectant Sprays" to prevent microbial infections and to decontaminate vegetables and fruits - Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers

At a time when COVID pandemic has created havoc globally, Institute of Pesticide Formulation Technology- IPFT an autonomous Institution under the Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals, Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has successfully developed two new technologies namely "Disinfectant spray for surface application" and "Disinfectant spray for Vegetables & fruits." 11:45 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653548]. Click here for PDF .

807. UPDATES on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India scales yet another peak of Highest ever single day Recoveries. 81,533 Patients recover in the last 24 hours. 60% of Total Recoveries concentrated in 5 States. 11:33 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653543]. Click here for PDF .

September 11, 2020

806. Serological Testing at CSIR-CDRI, Lucknow for antibodies against Corona Virus (SARS-CoV-2) - Ministry of Science & Technology

CSIR-CDRI is carrying out a research study that involves testing of people for antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. 5:07 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653349]. Click here for PDF .

805. Ahead of the Parliament’s monsoon session, Chairman, Rajya Sabha Shri Venkaiah Naidu undergoes COVID-19 test - Vice President's Secretariat

All MPs to get their COVID test done within 72 hours before the commencement of the Session. COVID negative report is a must for every Member to take part in the proceedings of the House. 2:09 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653284]. Click here for PDF .

804. We must continue working together to find solutions for common problems resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic : Shri Gangwar addressing G-20 Labour and Employment Ministers' Meet - Ministry of Labour & Employment

The Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Gangwar has called upon all G-20 members to continue to work together for finding solutions to the common problems resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Shri Gangwar was speaking at Virtual Meeting of G-20 Labour and Employment Ministers late last evening through Video Conferencing. 12:54 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653260]. Click here for PDF .

803. Union Health Ministry urges States/UTs to ensure that no restriction is imposed on movement of Medical Oxygen between States - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

States/UTs made responsible to ensure that every hospitalized COVID patient receives oxygen. It has come to the knowledge of the Union Health Ministry that few States are trying to curb the free inter-State movement of oxygen supplies by exercising provisions under various Acts and also mandating the manufacturers/suppliers located in the State to restrict their oxygen supplies to only the hospitals of the State. 12:24 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653254]. Click here for PDF .

802. UPDATES on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s 60% Daily New Recoveries come from 5 States. Total number of Recovered Cases nearly 35.5 lakh. 11:50 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653246]. Click here for PDF .

September 10, 2020

801. 73rd session of WHO South East Asia Region- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Member States adopt Declaration on the collective response to COVID-19 in South-East Asia Region. 4:56 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1653025]. Click here for PDF .

800. Ayush-based Nutrition Solutions to be highlighted in the Poshan Maah observation - AYUSH

Nutrition solutions based on traditional healthcare wisdom will be an integral part of the Poshan Maah celebrations during the month of September 2020. This will further accelerate various activities under POSHAN Abhiyaan, while adhering to COVID-19 protocols. 3:35 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652991]. Click here for PDF .

799. Revised SOP on preventive measures to be followed while conducting examinations to contain spread of COVID-19- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Examination centres are frequented by large number of students (as well as their parents) and staff till the entire duration of the exam and therefore, it's vital to plan and conduct these examinations, while following specific preventive measures, as detailed in the paragraphs below. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .

798. Health Ministry urges States/UTs to Mandatorily retest all Symptomatic Negative Cases of Rapid Antigen Tests through RT-PCR. States/UTs to ensure that no Positive Cases are Missed to curb the Spread of Infection- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Union Health Ministry has noted that in some large States, symptomatic negative cases tested by Rapid Antigen Tests (RAT) are not being followed up by RT-PCT testing. The Guidelines of ICMR as well as the Union Health Ministry clearly state that the following two specific categories of persons must necessarily be retested through RT-PCR tests. 12:43 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652922]. Click here for PDF .

797. UPDATES on COVID-19. India’s 60% Total Cases in 5 Most Affected States- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

A total of 95,735 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours in the country. 60% of the total cases are reported from only five States. Maharashtra has alone contributed more than 23,000 and Andhra Pradesh has contributed more than 10,000. 11:53 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652910]. Click here for PDF .

September 9, 2020

796. India continues to scale new heights in COVID-19 tests. Over 11.5 lakh tests conducted in the last 24 hour- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

On the day when India has registered the highest single day recoveries of nearly 75,000, it continues to set a record in testing too. More than 11.5 lakh COVID samples have been tested in the last 24 hours. India is one of the few countries that have reported very high numbers of daily testing. The daily testing capacity has already crossed 11 lakh. With 11,54,549 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India has further strengthened the national diagnostic capacity. 1:10 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652562]. Click here for PDF .

795. UPDATES on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India sees an unprecedented surge in Recoveries Nearly 75,000 recoveries in last 24 hours Total number of Recovered Cases nearly 34 lakh. 11:45 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652545]. Click here for PDF .

794. Webinar on Scientific & Technological Interventions by CSIR-CMERI combating COVID-19 under Jigyasa programme- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“We must have a common goal, shared vision and direct link between science and society to harness better results in whatever solution we expect from science” -- Prof. (Dr.) Harish Hirani. 9:52 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652515]. Click here for PDF .

September 8, 2020

793. Government of India PIB Press Briefing. Presentation made by the Health Secretary- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Major Highlights this week. More than 5 crore tests conducted so far. More than 10 lakh tests conducted daily in the week. Click here for PDF .

792. More important today than before that we take precautions and follow COVID appropriate behaviours- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

More than 5 crore tests have been conducted so far, which take India to the second highest position in terms of testing. More than 10 lakh tests have been conducted daily in this week. 7:02 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652405]. Click here for PDF .

791. SOP for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

SOP for partial reopening of Schools for students of 9 th to 12th classes on a voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers: In the context of COVID-19. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .

790. SOP on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in skill or entrepreneurship training institutions, higher educational institutions - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

SOP on preventive measures to contain spread of COVID-19 in skill or entrepreneurship training institutions, higher educational institutions conducting doctoral courses and post graduate studies in technical & professional programs requiring laboratory /experimental work. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .

789. EPFO settles 94.41 lakh claims during pandemic since 1st Arpil - Ministry of Labour & Employment

75% of COVID-19 advance and 79% of illness claims settled for PF subscribers earning monthly wages less than Rs. 15,000. 3:39 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652291]. Click here for PDF .

788. Union Health Ministry’s ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service records 3 lakh tele-consultations. 1 lakh tele-consultations conducted in the last 20 days - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service, the platform of the Health Ministry providing tele-consultations, has completed 3 lakh tele-consultations. Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare had presided over a meet to commemorate the platform’s completion of 1.5 lakh on 9th of August. The platform has registered double that number of consultations within a month since then. 1:46 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652246]. Click here for PDF .

787. India scales a new peak of 5 cr total COVID tests. Tests Per Million on a continuous rise, pegged at 36,703 today - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Aggressive and widespread TESTING has essayed an important role in India’s fight against the COVID pandemic. India has scaled another peak- the cumulative tests have surpassed 5 crore today. India has come a long way from conducting just one test from the lab at National Institute of Virology, Pune in January 2020 to 5,06,50,128 today. 10,98,621 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours testifying the enlarged testing capacity in the country. 12:27 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652220]. Click here for PDF .

September 7, 2020

786. India records nearly 5 crore Total Tests. 1.33 crore COVID tests conducted in the last 2 weeks - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India is one of the few countries that have reported very high numbers of daily testing. The daily testing capacity has crossed 11.70 lakh. India's cumulative tests are nearly 5 crore (4,95,51,507) as on date. 7,20,362 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours. 6:30 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1652068]. Click here for PDF .

785. India’s Total Recoveries continue to rise, cross 32.5 lakh today - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

5 States contribute 60% of total cases, 62% of active cases and 70% of total fatality reported in India. 12:04 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651925]. Click here for PDF .

784. UPDATES on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

State/UT data on new additions, recoveries and reported deaths. 11:16 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651924]. Click here for PDF .

September 6, 2020

783. COVID-19-Best Practices. Uttar Pradesh establishes Integrated COVID Control & Command Centre, and a Unified State COVID Portal - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

As the pandemic enters the ninth month in India, the Centre has steadfastly led the response and management strategy for COVID with a sharp focus on the management of the pandemic in the States and UTs. 4:01 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651789]. Click here for PDF .

782. India continues with its Recoveries Spike: Highest ever single day record of 73,642 in last 24 hours. More than 70,000 Recoveries for 2 days consecutively - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The spike in the daily recovered COVID-19 patients continues in the country. For the second successive day, India has clocked a record recovery of more than 70,000 patients in a single day. 73,642 patients have recovered and been discharged from either home/facility isolation or hospitals in the last 24 hours. 1:40 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651750]. Click here for PDF .

781. Union Health Secretary engages with Health Secretaries of 6 States/UT exhibiting high surge, caseload and fatality - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

States exhorted to undertake Stringent Containment Measures and full Utilization of RT-PCR Testing to curb the Chain of Transmission and bring Mortality below 1%. 11:34 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651732]. Click here for PDF .

780. Health Ministry rushes Central teams to Punjab and Chandigarh to be stationed for 10 days - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Central teams to assist States/UT in review of public health measures for Containment, Surveillance, Testing and efficient Clinical Management of COVID-19. 11:12 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651728]. Click here for PDF .

September 5, 2020

779. India registers highest single day recoveries with more than 70,000 COVID patients discharged. More than ¾ of the total cases Recover. Total recoveries cross 31 lakh - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India’s TEST, TRACK and TREAT strategy is showing tangible results.The Recovery Rate of India touched a record high of more than 70000 patients being discharged in a single day.The highest ever single day recoveries of 70,072 were recorded in the last 24 hours. With this high number of COVID-19 patients recovering and being discharged from the hospitals and home isolation, the Recovery Rate now is 77.23%.This has also led to the declining Case Fatality Rate, which stands at a new low of 1.73%today. 6:02 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651600]. Click here for PDF .

778. Centre exhorts Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka to focus on breaking the Chain of Transmission and keeping the Mortality below 1% - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Health Ministry has been regularly engaging with States and UTs that have been exhibiting either a sudden surge in COVID cases, high caseload or reporting a higher mortality in some districts. 4:45 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651576]. Click here for PDF .

777. Health Ministry issues Updated Advisory on COVID-19 testing. Simplified Testing Procedure and ‘On-demand’ Testing for the first time - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

There has been an unprecedented upsurge in India’s daily testing capacities. For two successive days more than 11.70 lakh tests have been conducted per day. A total of 4 crore and 77 lakh tests have been done so far across the country. There are now 1647 testing laboratories operational which cover all States/UTs. It is in this background that the Health Ministry has issued the updated Testing Advisory. 11:35 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651508]. Click here for PDF .

776. COVID Manual for Surveillance Teams for containment zones - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

COVID Containment and Role of Surveillance Team. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .

775. COVID Containment and Surveillance Manual for Supervisors in containment zones - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Who is a Supervisor in the COVID team? - Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .

September 4, 2020

774. Advisory on Strategy for COVID-19 Testing in India (Version VI, dated 4th September 2020) - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

ICMR’s advisory is generic in nature and may be modified as per discretion of the state health authorities. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .

773. Portable Sterilization unit using new hybrid sterilization technology can decontaminate PPEs rapidly- Ministry of Science & Technology

Scientists have developed a portable sterilisation unit using a new technology called the hybrid sterilization system that can decontaminate personal protective equipment (PPE) necessary for combating COVID 19, easily and rapidly, allowing them to be used multiple times. 7:20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651390]. Click here for PDF .

772. Canister bag that solidifies infectious secretions like COVID 19 can save health workers from exposure during handling - Ministry of Science & Technology

Infectious secretions from contagious diseases such as COVID 19, tuberculosis (TB), and influenza poses high risk for healthcare workers. Their exposure to the high-risk hazard while handling the waste can soon be controlled with a canister bag that solidifies the secretions rapidly, making disposal safer. 7:16 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651388]. Click here for PDF .

771. Centre exhorts the States to proactively curb the Chain of Transmission and bring Mortality below 1% - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Health Ministry reviews COVID Management &Response in 15 districts across 5 States exhibiting high caseload and fatality. 6:58 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651379]. Click here for PDF .

770. With higher number of patients getting cured, India’s total Recoveries surpass 30 lakh - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Less than 0.5 % patients on Ventilators, 2% in ICUs & less than 3.5% on Oxygen Support. 3:18 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651265]. Click here for PDF .

769. India continues to scale new peaks in COVID-19 tests - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

More than 11.70 lakh samples tested for 2 consecutive days. Despite the very high testing levels, Daily Positivity rate is below 7.5% and Cumulative Positivity Rate is less than 8.5%. 12:08 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651215]. Click here for PDF .

September 3, 2020

768. "Those who recover from infection also should follow COVID-appropriate behaviours" - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

More than 4.5 crore tests have been conducted till date, taking India to the second position globally in terms of cumulative testing. A record number of 11.72 lakh tests have been done in the last 24 hours. This apart, around 29.70 lakh patients have recovered till date. 6:53 p.m. IST.Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1651096]. Click here for PDF .

767. India reaches another peak of highest single day recoveries - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

68,584 recover in the last 24 hours. 26 States & UTs report higher than 70% Recovery Rate. 3:00 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650970]. Click here for PDF .

766. Development of "Healthy Air", a Herbal-based Immunity Boosting Room Freshener - Ministry of Defence

Defence Institute of Advanced Technology, a Deemed to be University, Pune has now developed herbal-based immunity boosting room freshener product named “Healthy Air” to contain the spread of COVID-19. 1:11 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650935]. Click here for PDF .

765. India witnesses an Unprecedented Surge in Daily Testing - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

More than 11.7 lakh COVID tests conducted in the last 24 hrs. More than 4.5 cr Total Tests conducted. 11:59 a.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650918]. Click here for PDF .

September 2, 2020

764. Dr. Harsh Vardhan digitally interacts with Executive Director, Stop TB Partnership - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

“Even during COVID times, TB is a priority. Eradication of TB from India by 2025 will provide hope to rest of the world”. 6:20 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650702]. Click here for PDF .

763.Eleven teams of Indo-US scientists selected to jointly scout for COVID 19 solutions - Ministry of Science & Technology

Eleven teams of Indian and US scientists will soon start jointly scouting for out of the box solutions ranging from novel early diagnostic tests, antiviral therapy, drug repurposing, ventilator research, disinfection machines, and sensor-based symptom tracking for COVID 19. 5:52 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650677]. Click here for PDF .

762. SOP on preventive measures to be followed while conducting examinations to contain spread of COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Examination centres are frequented by large number of students (as well as their parents) and staff till the entire duration of the exam and therefore, it's vital to plan and conduct these examinations, while following specific preventive measures, as detailed in the paragraphs below. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .

761. 12 States/UTs have Recovery Rate more than the National Average - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India registers more than 60 thousand recoveries each day, 6th day in a row. Recoveries exceed active cases by more than 2.1 million. 4:57 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650654]. Click here for PDF .

760. One of the lowest globally, India’s Case Fatality Rate 1.76% and sliding. Health Ministry issues FAQs on better Clinical Management of COVID patients in ICUs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

India continues to report one of the lowest COVID Case Fatality Rates (CFR) when compared to several other countries. While the global CFR stands at 3.3% as on date, the comparative figure for India is 1.76%. The deaths per million population in India is one of the lowest in the world. While the global average is 110 deaths /million population, India is reporting 48 deaths /million population. The comparative figure for Brazil and the UK is 12 and 13 times higher, respectively. 12:35 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650585]. Click here for PDF .

September 1, 2020

759. FAQs on COVID-19 from AIIMS e-ICUs - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. National e-ICU on COVID-19 management. Read more... [https://www.mohfw.gov.in]. Click here for PDF .

758. Supply of free food grains to about 95% of the total 2.8 Crore Migrants / Stranded Migrants estimated by States/UTs under Atma Nirbhar Bharat Scheme - Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution

About 2.65 LMT food grains successfully distributed under the scheme up to 31st August 2020 by all States/UTs. 7:22 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650442]. Click here for PDF .

757. Of the total 4.33 cr tests, India conducted more than 1.22 cr tests in the last 2 weeks - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

More than 1 million tests conducted in the last 24 hour 22 States/UTs have better TPM than the national average. 3:11 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650337]. Click here for PDF .

756. India registers Recoveries of 65,081 in the last 24 hours whereas 69,921 new cases were reported. In the last 24 hours, 819 deaths reported - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Continuing the streak of posting more than 60,000 recoveries each day since the past five days, India has registered 65,081 recoveries in the last 24 hours. The cumulative number of recovered patients have grown to 28,39,882, taking the Recovery Rate among COVID-19 patients to further high of 77%. The number of recovered patients has overtaken the active cases by 3.61 times. India has more than 20.53 lakh recovered people than the active cases that stand at 7,85,996 today. 1:43 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650296]. Click here for PDF .

755. UPDATES on COVID-19 - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

State/UT data on new additions, recoveries and reported deaths. 1:37 p.m. IST . Read more... [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1650294]. Click here for PDF .

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