COVID-19 UPDATES IN INDIA (June 18, 2021)

  • 71% of all our active centers are in the rural areas where COVID-19 vaccination is in full swing. - Dr. V. K. Paul, Member, Health, NITI Aayog.

  • Chandigarh: Chandigarh reports 39 new COVID-19 cases, 47 recoveries and 2 deaths today. There are 431 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active Cases: 431
    - Health Department Chandigarh

  • Haryana: The state reports 209 new COVID-19 cases, 460 recoveries, and 36 deaths today. There are 2,940 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 2,940
    Total Cases: 7,67,047
    - State Health Department

  • Punjab: The state reports 626 new COVID-19 cases, 1,229 patient recoveries, and 35 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 8,829 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 8,829
    Total recoveries: 5,66,568
    Total Death: 15,771
    - State Health Department

  • Assam: The state reports 3,706 new COVID-19 cases, 4,835 recoveries, and 33 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 35,631 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 35,631
    - State Health Department

  • On 154th day of the vaccination drive today, the cumulative COVID vaccination coverage crossed the 27 crores (27,20,72,645) mark.
    - Union Health Ministry

  • Maharashtra: The state reported 9,798 new COVID-19 cases, 14,347 patient recoveries, and 198 deaths in the past 24 hours. There are 1,34,747 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 1,34,747
    Total recoveries: 56,99,983
    Total Death: 1,16,674
    Total Cases: 59,54,508
    - Maharashtra State Health Department

  • Karnataka: The state reports 5,783 new cases, 15,290 recoveries and 168 deaths today. There are 1,37,050 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 1,37,050
    - State Health Department

  • Tamil Nadu: The statereports 8,633 new COVID-19 cases, 19,860 recoveries and 287 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 89,009 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 89,009
    - State Health Department

  • Mumbai [Maharashtra]: Mumbai reports 762 new COVID-19 cases, 684 recoveries, and 19 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 14,860 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 14,860
    Total recoveries: 6,87,550
    Total Death: 15,266
    - Municipal Corporation Greater Mumbai

  • Himachal Pradesh: The state reports 344 new COVID-19 cases, 576 recoveries, and 5 deaths in the last 24 hours. There are 3,193 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 3,193
    - State Health Department

  • Goa: Goa reports 315 new COVID19 cases, 534 recoveries 6 deaths. There are 3,599 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Recovery rate at 95.99%.
    Active cases: 3,599
    - State Health Department

  • Uttarakhand: The state reports 222 COVID19 new cases, 451 recoveries and 04 deaths today. There are 3,231 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Recovery rate at 95.26%.
    Active cases: 3,231
    - State Health Department

  • Andhra Pradesh: The state reports 6,341 new COVID-19 cases, 8,486 recoveries, and 57 deaths in the past 24 hours. There are 67,629 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 67,629
    Total Cases: 18,39,243
    - State Health Department

  • Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomic Consortia (INSACOG) to release report on Delta Plus variant soon.
    - Government sources

  • There will be no lockdown or closure on Sunday. Night curfew will be from 10:30 pm to 5:00 am. Sukhna Lake will remain closed except from 5:00 am to 9:00 am and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday.
    - Chandigarh Administration

  • It may not be true that children will be disproportionately affected in the third wave as the serosurvey shows seropositivity was almost equal in all age groups. But govt is not leaving any stone unturned in terms of preparations.
    - Luv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry

  • In rural areas, the seropositivity rate is 56% in persons below 18 years of age & 63% in persons above 18. The information show that the children were infected but it was very mild. Only isolated cases of infection may occur in children during 3rd wave of COVID-19.
    - Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

  • WHO-AIIMS survey shows seropositivity in persons below and above 18 years of age is almost equal. In persons above 18, the seropositivity rate is 67% & 59% in persons below 18. In urban areas, it is 78% in persons below 18 & 79% in above 18.
    - Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

  • Studies show that chances of hospitalization are 75-80% less in vaccinated individuals. The possibility of such individuals needing oxygen support is around 8% and the risk of ICU admission is only 6% in vaccinated persons.
    - Dr VK Paul, Member-Health, Niti Aayog

  • Punjab: Prime Minister and his govt have made it clear that if you've any doubt regarding farm laws, we're ready to sit with you. We're open to suggestions. It's very unfortunate that we’re getting reports of rape from protest site. It’s must be probed.
    - Hardeep Singh puri, Union Minister

  • We've been witnessing an increase in the recovery rate since May 3, which now stands at 96%. We are seeing a downward trend in active cases. Between June 11-June 17, the overall positivity case was less than 5% in 513 districts.
    - Luv Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry

  • Punjab govt has decided to allow Specialist Doctors of Medicine, Anesthesia, TB & Chest to continue their services, after their superannuation on completion of 58 years of age, till March 31, 2022 on clinical posts.
    - State govt

  • If the third wave of COVID comes, whom we'll blame? We've to keep our strategy of test positivity rate of less than 1% in each district & 50% of COVID ICU beds should be vacant.
    - Dr Naveet Wig, Chairman of AIIMS COVID task force

  • The virus has not been eradicated. It keeps changing its colours so we've to be smart. Clean mask & COVID appropriate behaviour will help us & second, we're increasing vaccination. Everybody must get vaccinated.
    - Dr Naveet Wig, Chairman of AIIMS COVID task force

  • This is a big step towards skilled health services at doorstep. We need both skilled medical & non-medical professionals during pandemic. This will increase number of people who can help us in care of patient at different levels.
    - Dr Naveet Wig, Chairman of AIIMS COVID task force

  • Punjab: Prime Minister has sanctioned 41 oxygen plants for Punjab. 333 Sikhs were removed from govt blacklist. We gave sanctuary to thousands of our brothers and sisters through CAA law. Langar service in all Gurdwaras was exempted from GST.
    - Hardeep Singh puri, Union Minister

  • Union Health Ministry writes to all States/UTs for undertaking a detailed review and ensuring that "prompt and necessary steps are taken for healthcare workers' safety and wellbeing besides implementation of the amended Epidemic Disease Act"

  • Delhi: Delhi reports 165 new COVID-19 cases, 260 recoveries, and 14 deaths in the past 24 hours. There are 2,445 active cases are undergoing treatment.
    Active cases: 2,445
    Total recoveries: 14,04,688
    Total Death : 24,900
    - Delhi Health Department

  • People started taking COVID appropriate behaviour lightly after vaccine was rolled out. We have started the unlocking process but we still need to remain cautious and follow all COVID protocols properly.
    - Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Health Minister

  • Andhra Pradesh: Curfew timings relaxed in the state from 6 am to 6 pm starting 20th June. In the East Godavari district, relaxation time is from 6 am to 2 pm due to high #COVID positivity rate.

  • More than 2.58 crore (2,58,00,405) COVID19 vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered. More than 19,95,770 vaccine doses are in the pipeline and will be received by the States/UTs within the next 3 days.
    - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

  • More than 27.90 crore vaccine doses provided to States/Union Territories so far, by the Government of India. Of this, the total consumption, incl wastages is 25,32,65,825 doses.
    - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

  • There will be no hike in Property tax in Mumbai till the COVID-19 situation continues. We don't know how long will it take but till then we will not burden Mumbaikars by increasing the property tax.
    - Kishori Pednekar, Mumbai Mayor

  • Under the customized crash course programme, the government will start 111 training centres spread over 26 states.
    - PMO, India

  • People below 45 years of age will get the same treatment for vaccination as for people above 45 years of age from June 21st.
    - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, India

  • The virus is still present among us and warned that it can mutate further.
    - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, India

  • We are working towards preparing 1 lakh frontline workers in the country.
    - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, India

  • Top experts have designed these courses.
    - Narendra Modi, Prime Minister, India

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi launches six customized crash course programme for COVID-19 frontline workers under Skill India via video conferencing.

  • Delhi: Indian Medical Association (IMA) is conducting a nationwide protest today, demanding a central law to protect doctors against violence.

  • India's Active Caseload declines to 7,98,656, less than 8 lakh after 73 days.
    India reports 62,480 new cases in last 24 hours.
    2,85,80,647 Total Recoveries across the country so far.
    88,977 patients recovered during last 24 hours.
    DDaily recoveries continue to outnumber the Daily New Cases for the 36th consecutive day.
    Recovery Rate increases to 96.03%
    Weekly Positivity Rate remains below 5%, currently at 3.80%
    Daily positivity rate at 3.24%, less than 5% for 11 consecutive days.
    Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 38.71 crore tests total conducted.
    26.89 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive.
    - Ministry of Health

  • Total vaccine doses administered (so far): 26,89,60,399
    Total vaccine doses administered (in last 24 hours): 32,59,003

  • Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said, 19,29,,476 samples were tested yesterday. There are 38,71,67,696* samples tested for COVID-19 up to june 17, 2021.

  • India reported 62,480 new coronavirus(COVID-19) cases.
    88,9770     patients have been discharged from the hospital due to their good health condition. There are 1,587 deaths reported in last 24 hours. Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said, 19,29,476 samples were tested yesterday.

    Total Cases: 2,97,62,793
    Active Cases: 7,98,656
    Recovered Cases: 2,85,80,647
    Total Deaths: 3,83,490
    Total Vaccination: 26,89,60,399

    - Ministry of Health
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