Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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
Posted On: 28 SEP 2020 11:40AM by PIB Delhi
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.
The total recovered Cases have
outpaced active cases by more than 5 times.
With the exponential increase in
the recoveries, there is close to 100% increase in recovered cases in one month.
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The national Recovery Rate has
further increased to 82.58%.
15 States/UTs are showing recovery
rate more than the national average.
73% of the new recovered
cases are
being reported from ten States, viz. Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh,
Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Kerala, Odisha, West Bengal and Punjab.
Maharashtra leads the tally with
more than 13,000 new cases of recovered patients.
The rise in total recovered
cases from 1 lakh in June 2020 has been steep. The last 10 lakh
recoveries were added in just 11 days.
The commendable feat has been
achieved through an array of calibrated, effective, and cohesive measures led
by the Centre and implemented by the State and UT governments. Enhanced medical
infrastructure, implementation of Standard Treatment Protocol, and full
dedication & commitment of Doctors, paramedics & frontline workers have
supplemented all-round efforts under the ‘Whole of Government’ approach.
78% of the total
recovered cases are
recorded in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra contributes maximum
to the total recovered cases followed by Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu.
A total of 82,170 new confirmed cases have
been reported in the last 24 hours in the country.
79% of the new cases are
concentrated in ten states. Maharashtra contributed more than 18,000 to the new
cases. Karnataka contributed more than 9,000.
1,039 deaths have been
registered in the past 24 hours.
84% of new deaths are reported
from 10 States and UTs. 36% of deaths reported yesterday are from Maharashtra
with 380 deaths followed by Tamil Nadu and Karnataka with 80 and 79 deaths,
respectively.
Strict adherence of norms of
physical distancing, following hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, and use
of mask/face covers in public spaces is reiterated.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan unveils ICMR’s
History Timeline
Launches Vaccine Web portal, National Clinical Registry of COVID-19 and
Mobile Stroke Unit
“The ICMR timeline showcases its glorious history which is more than 100 years
old and the extraordinary work done by ICMR over these years”
Posted On: 28 SEP 2020 5:15PM by PIB Delhi
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family
Welfare today visited the headquarters of ICMR and unveiled a timeline
depicting ICMR’s historical achievements and inaugurated ICMR’s mobile stroke
unit and a COVID Vaccine and Clinical Registry portal to be hosted by ICMR. Dr.
Balram Bhargava, Director General, ICMR, Dr. R. Hemalatha, Director, ICMR-NIN
and other senior officials and scientists were also present.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan unveiled the history timeline of ICMR
depicting 108 year journey of the India’s premier Research Council since the
day of its inception in 1911 when it used to be known as Indian Research Fund
Association (IRFA). The timeline captures policy and program interventions by
ICMR and its institutes to control diseases and its pioneering work in
the fields of maternal and child health, HIV, cancer and nutrition, among
others.
Expressing his happiness at the release of ICMR History
Timeline spanning 108 years since its inception Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, “ICMR
has always attempted to address itself to the growing demands of scientific
advances in biomedical research on the one hand, and to the need of finding
practical solutions to the health problems of the country, on the other.”
This moment will be remembered in the history where the glorious history of
ICMR has been showcased in a sophisticated manner, he added.
Unveiling the new exhibits, Dr Harsh Vardhan said
"ICMR has always been in the forefront of health research in the country
and is now leading the country in tackling the unprecedented pandemic through
scientific rigour and innovation. It has contributed immensely towards the
nation's welfare. Through these exhibits, people will take pride in knowing the
contributions of ICMR and the country in the area of medical sciences."
The Union Health Minister also launched the Mobile
Stroke Unit. He said, “It is disheartening to see the susceptibility of people
to heart disease and hypertension. Timely treatment can reduce fatality and
prevent people from disability. In view of the large burden of stroke and
absence of stroke care facilities in Assam, this initiative will go a long way
in addressing the needs of the people in this area. The mobile unit, through
tele-consultation ensures timely and appropriate treatment to people”. He also
lauded the healthcare personnel who are working selflessly to serve the people
even at a time when the resources are limited due to COVID.
He also launched the Vaccine Portal and portal on COVID
Clinical Registry. While emphasizing on the importance of elaborate and
transparent information on the status of vaccine development, he said, “The
portal provides useful and important information related to vaccine development,
ongoing clinical trials and progress made in this area locally and globally at
regular intervals. Today, in the times of COVID, vaccine development is watched
very closely. Thus, it becomes important to showcase the status of vaccine
development in the country.”
On India’s fight against COVID-19, Dr. Harsh Vardhan
said, “India’s continuously rising Recovery Rate and progressively falling Case
Fatality Rate have proven the success of the COVID-19 containment strategy
followed by all States and UTs. From having 1 lab to over 1800 labs today, we
have come a long way in strengthening our capabilities. We have successfully
ramped up our testing capacity which has touched 15 lakh daily tests.”
Dr Harsh Vardhan also urged people to follow COVID
appropriate behaviour. He reminded people about the Social Vaccine of
wearing masks/face covers while in public, following hand hygiene and
respiratory etiquette, and maintaining physical distancing or Do Gaz ki
Doori to curb spread of the infection.
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