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At 841, Covid cases in India have reached their highest point in seven months; 3 More Deaths Reported
Rise in cases takes us back to peak of the pandemic
The daily numbers were in lakhs at the peak of the pandemic, which began in early 2020 and has seen more than 4.5 crore people getting infected and over 5.3 lakh deaths in about four years since then across the country.
The recent surge in cases
The number of cases had fallen to double digits as of Dec. 5, but cases rose again after the emergence of a new variant and cold weather conditions.
3 Covid deaths in 24 hours
Three new fatalities due to Covid — one each from Kerala, Karnataka and Bihar — have been reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry’s data updated on Sunday stated.
India records 841 new Covid cases in 24 hours, highest one-day accumulation in 227 days
India recorded 841 new Covid-19 cases, the highest figure in 227 days, while the number of active cases of infection recorded 4,309, the Health Ministry said on Sunday.
Maharashtra has 10 cases of the Omicron JN. 1 subvariant on Saturday
Maharashtra recorded 172 new coronavirus cases and no deaths on Saturday, the fitness department said. The new infections have indicated an upward curve over the weeks in the state. The week of Dec. 24-30 saw 620 cases compared to last week’s Dec. 17-30. December 24, when only 103 infections were recorded. Nine cases were reported from Dec. 3 to Dec. 9 and Dec. 10 to Dec. 16. Maharashtra has 10 cases of the JN. 1 subvariant of Omicron as of Saturday.
China battles winter respiratory infection surge amid Covid fallout and policy shifts
Whether it’s Covid-19, which shook the world three years ago, or a recent surge in acute respiratory infections, China has consistently been a hub of infectious outbreaks. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared in November that the increase in hospitalizations in China is linked to regular winter diseases rather than new pathogens. This winter’s spike in infections was predicted to be the first in China without Covid-19 restrictions since the epidemic started in 2020. The majority of spikes in disease that occurred when Covid-19 restrictions were eased in other nations were caused by influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
India records 7 Covid deaths, 3 in Kerala
India recorded 743 new Covid-19 cases and seven deaths on Saturday. Kerala reported a maximum of 3 deaths in 24 hours, followed by Karnataka (2), Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu, one each. The cumulative number of Covid-19 cases in India since the start of the pandemic in January 2020 now stands at 4,50,12,484. The total death toll now stands at 5,33,358, with the latest additions occurring in the last 24 hours.
172 new Covid-19 reported in Maharashtra
A total of 172 cases of Covid-19 have been reported in Maharashtra today, according to data shared by the public fitness department. According to the data, the state has recorded a total of 10 cases of the JN. 1 subvariant of Covid-19, so far, with the number of infections reported through the Thane Municipal Corporation. While the Thane Municipal Corporation reported five cases, the Pune Municipal Corporation recorded 2, Rural Pune, Akola Municipal Corporation and Sindhudurg recorded one case each.
Covid-19: 32 fresh cases reported in Greater Mumbai area
As many as 32 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the Greater Mumbai region on Saturday, the fitness department said. This brings the total number of positive patients to 208, according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, Department of Public Health. , 3 were hospitalized today (Saturday), bringing the total number of hospitalized patients to 22. Currently, 14 of the 4,215 available beds are occupied, the Department of Public Health reported.
Karnataka records 201 new Covid-19 and 1 new death
Karnataka on Saturday reported 201 new Covid-19 cases and one new coronavirus-related death in the past 24 hours. That brings the total number of active cases in the state to 833, according to a bulletin from the Department of Health. The total number of COVID-19 deaths in the state after the recent surge in cases has reached more than 10, according to the release. According to the bulletin, in the last 24 hours, 60 patients were discharged and a total of 7,060 tests were performed. , totalling 5,549 RTPCR and 1,511 antigen tests.
Goa has reported a total of 47 cases of the JN. 1 variant of Covid-19, state epidemiologist Dr Prashant Suryavanshi said on Saturday.
Indore: Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) Nodal Officer Dr Amit Malakar said, “A total of 11 cases of Covid-19 have been detected in this month so far, including a woman tested positive on Friday. Of these, four patients have recovered in home isolation and now there are seven active cases in the city.”
Some patients have traveled, while others have tested positive after attending wedding receptions. While there’s no need to panic, those who suffer from colds and coughs avoid going to crowded places, he added.
There are a total of 10 active in Bhopal; Eight are in home isolation and two are hospitalized.
On the other hand, Covid-19 cases are also increasing frequently in Indore and there are a total of seven active cases in the city with one new Covid-19 case reported on Friday.
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease stands at over 4.4 crore with a national recovery rate of 98.81 per cent, according to the Union health ministry’s website.
A 58-year-old man gets tested for Covid-19 in Gwalior; Bhopal records 2 new Covid cases, Indore one
A 58-year-old man has been tested positive for COVID-19 in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior district and his sample sent for examining the new JN.1 variant of Covid-19, an official said. The patient visited Bageshwar Dham, Chhatarpur a few days ago and he is undergoing treatment in home isolation.
Odisha Calls on Medical Schools and CDMOs to Increase Surveillance and Testing in Face of Potential Covid-19 Surge
As Odisha reported 14 new COVID-19 cases this month, the state government has asked all government-run medical schools and district medical officers to increase surveillance, testing, and preparedness for a potential outbreak of the virus. Director of Public Health, Niranjan Mishra, in a letter to all medical schools and CDMOs, said: “The recent surge in COVID-19 cases across India calls for swift and proactive measures to combat any build-up of COVID-19 cases in the state. Following the last communication, you are requested to put into effect the actions indicated therein and remain attentive to comply with any possible requirements. “
Daily figures were in the thousands of rupees at the height of the pandemic, which began in early 2020. More than 4. 5 million people have been infected and more than 5. 3 lakh have died across the country in four years.
The number of daily cases was in double digits as of Dec. 5, but has begun to rise again in cold weather and after the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant.
Seven new fatalities — three from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one each from Chhattisgarh and Tamil Nadu — were reported in a span of 24 hours, according to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am.
India reports 743 new Covid and seven deaths
India recorded 743 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. The total number of active cases rose from seven to 3,997, according to the Union Ministry of Health. According to official data, seven deaths have been recorded in the country in the last 24 hours: three in Kerala, two in Karnataka and one in Chhattisgarh. Tamilnadu. With this, the total number of coronavirus cases in India since its outbreak in January 2020 amounted to 4,50,12,484 with an increase of 743 cases in the last 24 hours. The death toll from COVID-19 cases in India rose to 5,33,358, reflecting an increase of seven deaths in the last 24 hours.
Gurugram hospitals on alert for Covid-19 subvariant JN. 1
In view of the accumulation of active cases of the JN. 1 subvariant of Covid-19 across the country, the management of Gurugram has ordered all hospitals to be on alert. A total of 12 such cases have been reported in Gurugram, while two other people have recovered from the infection. Deputy Commissioner Gurugram Nishant Kumar Yadav has ordered all hospitals in Gurugram to identify separate isolation wards exclusively for patients with COVID-19 symptoms.
“The assessment of Covid will become clearer as new evidence emerges”
Last week, the highest daily number of new Covid cases in the country was 752, recorded on December 22. This week’s peak (so far) is only higher, which looks like infections were only gradually expanding peak of the pandemic, which started in early 2020 and has seen more than 4. 5 crore of people infected and more than 5. 3 crore of deaths in about four years since then across the country. The number of people who have recovered from the disease amounts to more than Rs 4. 4 crore with a national recovery rate of 98. 8 rupees. with a penny. According to the Ministry of Health, 220. 6 million rupees of doses of the Covid vaccine have been administered in the country. Neeraj Nischal, another professor in the AIIMS Department of Medicine, said the available evidence on JN. 1 does not recommend that there be a significant increase in disease severity parameters, such as an increase in hospitalizations, oxygen/ventilator. requirements, or mortality in inflamed individuals, compared to other Omicron lineages circulating lately.
India reports 743 new Covid cases in last 24 hours: Health ministry
Covid infections are rising, gradually
Last week, the highest daily number of fresh Covid cases in the country was 752, recorded on December 22. This week’s peak (so far) is only slightly higher, showing that infections were rising only gradually.The daily numbers were in lakhs at the peak of the pandemic, which began in early 2020 and has seen more than 4.5 crore people getting infected and over 5.3 lakh deaths in about four years since then across the country. The number of people who have recuperated from the disease stands at over 4.4 crore with a national recovery rate of 98.8%. According to the health ministry, 220.6 crore doses of Covid vaccines have been administered in the country.Dr Neeraj Nischal, additional professor, department of medicine at AIIMS, said the available evidence on JN.1 did not suggest that there wereany significantly increased disease severity parameters like increased hospitalisation, oxygen/ventilator requirement or mortality among infected persons, relative to the other currently circulating Omicron descendent lineages.
What about your vaccination status?
At the first assembly of the Ministerial Sub-Committee on Covid-19 held on 26 December, it was stated that the remaining 30,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccine would be procured for vaccination purposes as a precautionary measure. Officials from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare revealed that a request for Corbevax doses has been submitted to the Indian government and is expected to be obtained during the first week of January. According to Dr. Rajani Nageshrao, Deputy Director of Immunization at the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Family Health and Wellness, vaccines will be administered in district hospitals and large general hospitals to eligible beneficiaries who have not received preventive doses in the past for vulnerable groups, i. e. , groups of the elderly, immunocompromised people, and fitness workers.
Covid variant spreading, but no rise in hospitalisations seen yet
Coronavirus subvariant JN.1 is gradually increasing in India with total of 162 confirmed cases so far, a person in the know told ET, even as the country reported 798 new Covid cases on Friday.The Indian SARS-CoV-2 Consortium on Genomics (Insacog), the network of laboratories set up to monitor genomic variations of the coronavirus in India, held a meeting on Friday to review the situation amid a spike in Covid-19 cases and decided to hold another meeting next week to understand the proportion of JN.1 and other subvariants. “JN.1 is gradually spreading out, but the good news is that there is no increase in hospitalisation yet,” said an Insacog member who attended the meeting.
West Bengal: 10 new Covid cases in state, most from Kolkata
Ten new Covid cases were reported in the state on Friday, bringing the number of active cases to 30. Sources in the state fitness branch said most of those cases were from Kolkata. While this is a drop from the 14 new cases reported on Thursday, experts said the numbers are expected to rise in the coming days, i. e. , when large gatherings are held during the upcoming festivities. The 10 new cases in Bengal are among 797 nationwide. in the last 24 hours. Although India reported five Covid deaths on Friday, there were no Covid casualties in the state. On Thursday, the state recorded one Covid death after more than 4 months.
Maharashtra reports 129 fresh COVID-19 cases; number of people infected with JN.1 variant remains at 10
At least 129 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Maharashtra on Friday, the health department said. The number of patients infected with the JN.1 variant remains at 10. According to the Public Health Department of Maharashtra, 80,23,487 COVID-19 patients have been discharged after full recovery.
Daily Covid cases stand at 797; a maximum of 7 months; Five More Deaths
India is reporting the highest number of daily Covid-19 infections in more than seven months, with 797 new cases and five deaths. Daily cases are gradually expanding due to the JN. 1 variant and cold weather. The latest peak of 752 cases on December 1. 22. In total, more than 4. 5 crore fell ill and 5. 3 crore died in four years. Recovery rate of 98. 8 per cent of Rs 220. 6 crore of vaccine doses administered. The JN. 1 variant is not associated with increased severity. , however, long-term headaches are still a concern.
‘Legend of the Tamil film world’: PM Modi condolences on death of DMDK leader Vijayakanth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered his condolences on the demise of actor and DMDK founder leader Vijayakanth. Vijayakanth died in Chennai at the age of 71 after testing positive for Covid-19 the previous day.
A total of cases of the JN. 1 variant have been reported as of December 28; those samples were collected between Nov. 21 and Dec. 18, 2023: Sources
Four Covid deaths, 702 fresh cases in a day
India recorded four more Covid-19 deaths in one day (one each in Karnataka, Kerala, Bengal and Delhi), while the daily number of infections stood at 702, the Health Ministry said.