Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare
Active Caseload below 8 lakh for the third day
National Positivity Rate sustained below 8% for 4th successive day
Posted
On: 19 OCT 2020 11:22AM by PIB
This has been brought about by high level
of comprehensive country-wide testing. The total tests have crossed 9.5 crores
today.
As evidence has revealed, higher numbers
of testing on a sustained basis have aided in bringing down the positivity
rate. The decline in the cumulative positivity rate has demonstrated that the
rate of spread of infection is being effectively contained.
Higher testing across wide regions leads
to early identification of positive cases, prompt tracking through efficient
surveillance and tracing, and timely & effective treatment in
homes/facilities and in hospitals for the severe cases. These measures in
tandem eventually lead to lower mortality rate.
The average Daily Positivity Rate is 6.13%
for the third week of October. This is a result of successful TEST, TRACK,
TRACE, TREAT and TECHNOLOGY strategy of the Central government effectively
followed by States/UTs.
Presently the active cases comprise merely 10.23% of the total positive cases of the country.
The total recovered cases are more than 66
Lakhs (66,63,608) thereby enhancing the difference with respect to the
active cases.
66,399 patients have
recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours whereas the new confirmed cases
stand at 55,722. The national Recovery Rate has progressed to 88.26%.
79% of the
new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs viz.
Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, West
Bengal,
55,722 new confirmed cases were recorded in last 24 hours.
81% of the new cases are from 10 States and UTs.
579 case fatalities have been reported in the past 24 hours. After 90 days,
the daily deaths recorded are below 600.
Of these, nearly 83% are
concentrated in ten State/UTs.
More than 25% of new fatalities
reported are from
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Ministry
of Health and Family Welfare
Dr. Harsh Vardhan discusses
implementation of Prime Minister’s Jan Andolan in the upcoming Long Festive
Season with Deputy Chief Minister of Gujarat Sh. Nitinbhai Patel
Posted
On: 19 OCT 2020 6:10PM by PIB
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family
Welfare today interacted with Sh. Nitinbhai Patel, Deputy Chief Minister and
Minister for Health and Medical Education, Gujarat in the presence of district
collectors of all the districts and senior health officials of the State and
the
Reminding everyone that the country is currently in the
tenth month of the pandemic, Dr. Harsh Vardhan said, “Active cases are
currently around 7,72,000 which has been less than 10 lakhs for close to a
month. 55,722 cases were reported in the last 24 hours while 66,399 cases were
discharged from care. Doubling time has been diluted to 86.3 days and the
country will soon cross the figure of 10 crore cumulative tests.”
On the management of COVID in Gujarat, he noted, “From
being one of the top affected states earlier, the state has shown remarkable
stride to have a recovery rate of 90.57% comparable to the recovery rate of
Reiterating his statement that the coming winter and the
long festive season pose a significant risk that could threaten the gains made
against COVID-19, he said, “We should all be vigilant for the next three
months. Prime Minister’s message of wearing a mask/face cover, maintaining a
physical distance and frequent handwashing should reach the last citizen. Steps
should be taken to monitor their non-compliance. Following COVID appropriate
behaviour is simple.”
Dr. Harsh Vardhan interacted with the district collectors
of Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar,
Speaking on the state of preparedness for the upcoming
season, that also sees a surge in the number of weddings and tourism besides
the festivities, Sh. Nitinbhai Patel said, “SoPs have been issued for carrying
out various activities safely. People visiting Ahmedabad through buses are
tested outside the city limits and are referred to isolation centres, if found
positive.”
In line with government’s commitment to save lives as well
as livelihood, Sh. Patel stated that power utilization by the industries are
reaching pre-COVID levels and the State has seen a surge in GST collections as
well.
Dr. Sujeet Singh, Director, National Centre for Disease
Control (NCDC) apprised everybody present on the trajectory of COVID in the
State and alerted them to remain vigilant about influenza which usually peaks
in the winter months.
Smt. Arti Ahuja, Addl. Secretary (Health), Ms. Jayanti
Ravi, Principal Secretary (Health),
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