COVID-19 UPDATES AS ON 18.2.2021

 

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Third Topmost globally, India’s cumulative vaccination coverage has crossed 94 lakhs

Total Recovered Cases follow an upward trajectory; Recovered Cases more than 97% of Total Cases

No New COVID19 Fatality reported in 16 States/UTs in last 24 hours

Posted On: 18 FEB 2021 10:52AM by PIB Delhi

 

India is the third topmost country globally with the highest cumulative vaccination numbers, after USA and the UK.

As on 18^thFebruary, 2021, till 8:00 AM, the cumulative vaccination coverage to healthcare workers (HCWs) and frontline workers (FLWs) against COVID19 in the country has crossed 94 lakhs.

94,22,228 vaccine doses have been given to beneficiaries through 1,99,305 sessions, as per the provisional report till 8 am today. These include 61,96,641 HCWs (1st dose), 3,69,167 HCWs (2nd dose) and 28,56,420 FLWs (1^st dose).

The 2nd dose of COVID19 vaccination started on 13^th February, 2021 for those beneficiaries who have completed 28 days after receipt of the 1st dose. The vaccination of the FLWs started from 2^nd Feb 2021.

 

S. No.	State/UT	Beneficiaries vaccinated
		1st Dose	2nd Dose	Total Doses
1	A & N Islands	4,045	182	4,227
2	Andhra Pradesh	3,76,308	35,475	4,11,783
3	Arunachal Pradesh	16,613	1,574	18,187
4	Assam	1,31,651	5,573	1,37,224
5	Bihar	5,02,903	15,192	5,18,095
6	Chandigarh	10,583	277	10,860
7	Chhattisgarh	3,08,551	9,829	3,18,380
8	Dadra & Nagar Haveli	4,143	94	4,237
9	Daman & Diu	1,480	94	1,574
10	Delhi	2,28,911	7,651	2,36,562
11	Goa	13,692	354	14,046
12	Gujarat	6,99,443	17,801	7,17,244
13	Haryana	2,01,675	8,009	2,09,684
14	Himachal Pradesh	87,499	4,306	91,805
15	Jammu & Kashmir	1,59,765	2,501	1,62,266
16	Jharkhand	2,32,671	7,541	2,40,212
17	Karnataka	5,10,696	54,397	5,65,093
18	Kerala	3,79,034	16,153	3,95,187
19	Ladakh	3,856	290	4,146
20	Lakshadweep	1,809	115	1,924
21	Madhya Pradesh	5,97,537	0	5,97,537
22	Maharashtra	7,64,965	16,835	7,81,800
23	Manipur	32,748	777	33,525
24	Meghalaya	21,221	470	21,691
25	Mizoram	12,976	585	13,561
26	Nagaland	16,502	1,750	18,252
27	Odisha	4,21,142	18,248	4,39,390
28	Puducherry	6,959	395	7,354
29	Punjab	1,12,231	3,051	1,15,282
30	Rajasthan	7,44,741	15,334	7,60,075
31	Sikkim	9,509	251	9,760
32	Tamil Nadu	2,95,338	14,039	3,09,377
33	Telangana	2,79,534	53,701	3,33,235
34	Tripura	75,565	2,361	77,926
35	Uttar Pradesh	9,16,568	18,394	9,34,962
36	Uttarakhand	1,23,656	3,063	1,26,719
37	West Bengal	5,57,880	15,866	5,73,746
38	Miscellaneous	1,88,661	16,639	2,05,300
Total		90,53,061	3,69,167	94,22,228

 

As on Day-33 of the vaccination drive (18^th February, 2021), total 4,22,998 vaccine doses were given across 7,932 sessions. Out of which, 3,30,208 beneficiaries were vaccinated for 1^st dose and 92,790 received the 2^nd dose of vaccine.

58.20% of those who have received the second dose are concentrated in 7 States. Karnataka alone accounts for 14.74% (54,397 doses). 

Moving ahead on the COVID19 trajectory, India’s cumulative recoveries show a progressive increment on a daily basis. It stands at 1.06 Cr (1,06,56,845) today. The Recovery Rate is 97.32%. Rising recoveries along with contained daily deaths have ensured a sustained fall in the Active Caseload.

India’s present Active Cases (1,37,342) constitute just 1.25% of the total positive cases. 11,987 patients have recovered and discharged in the last 24 hours.

The distribution of new cases in the last 24 hours depicts a positive picture. Only 2 States have registered more than 1,000 new cases in the last 24 hours. 

Sixteen States/UTs have not reported any COVID19 deaths in the last 24 hours. These are Delhi, Odisha, J&K (UT), Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Ladakh (UT), Nagaland, Mizoram, A&N Islands, Tripura, D&D & D&N, Arunachal Pradesh.

In the last 24 hours, only 1 State has recorded more than 20 deaths.

The Daily Positivity Rate has also seen a constant decline in last 7 days. From 1.89% on 1^st February 2021, it has dropped to 1.69% as of today. 

Kerala and Maharashtra alone account for 75% of new cases, 72% of new recovered cases and 55% of new deaths.

85.14% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 6 States.

Kerala has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 4,832 newly recovered cases. 3,853 people recovered in Maharashtra in the past 24 hours followed by 537 in Karnataka.

12,881 new daily cases have been recorded in the last 24 hours.

86.61% of the new cases are from 6 States.

Kerala continues to report the highest daily new cases at 4,892. It is followed by Maharashtra with 4,787, while Tamil Nadu reported 454 new cases.

101 fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours.

Five States account for 76.24% of the new deaths. Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties (40). Kerala follows with 16 daily deaths and Punjab with 10                                                                                                                                               

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Dr. Harsh Vardhan addresses the inaugural ceremony of the third India Tourism Mart

“Advancements in our vast & vibrant healthcare industry has made it comparable with the best in the world”

“India is one of the largest manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and supplies a large portion of vaccines used across the globe”

Posted On: 18 FEB 2021 1:52PM by PIB Delhi

Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfareaddressed the inaugural ceremony of the third India Tourism Mart, organized by the Federation of Associations in India Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), through video conferencing today.

Congratulating FAITHfor organising the event, Dr Harsh Vardhan expressed his appreciation at the participation of over 250 delegates from 60 countries who attended the event virtually. He also added that, “This third India Tourism Mart holds even more significance as it is being organized at a time when the world is emerging from the dark clouds of the pandemic and countries all across the world are contemplating on opening up travel albeit with all health & security precautions in place.”

Highlighting the government’s efforts in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic, Dr Vardhan said, “India has embarked on the world’s largest immunization program against COVID-19. We have not only vaccinated over 8.5 million people in India but have also sent millions of doses to other countries seeking our help.”

Speaking on the advancements in India’s healthcare facilities which has led to a spike of medical tourism in India, the Minister noted that, “India has always been a popular tourist destination, but over the last few years, it has also emerged as a leading destination for medical tourism. Advancements in our vast & vibrant healthcare industry has made it comparable with the best in the world.Our education system that has been producing world-class doctors, nurses and paramedical staff is well recognized across the globe. Often called the pharmacy of the world, India is also one of the largest manufacturers of pharmaceuticals and supplies a large portion of vaccines across the globe.All these strengths & capabilities have contributed to India emerging as a crucial place as far as medical tourism is concerned.” He further added that, “to encourage it further, we have already started issuing medical visas and are planning to soon restart E-Tourist Visas as well as scheduled International flights.”

Dr Harsh Vardhan also assured the audience of his Ministry’s commitment in supporting the efforts made by the Ministry of Tourism in reviving International Tourism.

The Union Minister concluded his speech by congratulating FAITH again for organizing the event and extending his best wishes to all the delegates participating at the event.

 

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Dr. Harsh Vardhan delivers the valedictory address on “Workshop on Good Practices of COVID-19” with 9 neighbouring countries

Posted On: 18 FEB 2021 5:34PM by PIB Delhi

 

Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare delivered the valedictory address to the participants of the workshop on ‘Exchange of Good Practices in tackling COVID pandemic and the way forward’ which was held today with participation of Health Secretaries and Technical Heads of COVID19 management programme of India and 9 neighbouring countries including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal, Pakistan, Seychelles and Sri Lanka.

Honourable Prime Minister of India delivered the inaugural address to the participants. 

The valedictory remarks of the Union Health Minister were as follows: 

Dear friends and colleagues,

I thank you all for your enthusiastic participation in this Workshop on COVID-19 Management and its challenges, where you have shared your experiences, good practices and the way forward. I feel privileged to be addressing all of you as you are all dedicated and dynamic leaders and drivers of Public Health from across 10 nations.

Friends,

We have all discussed how the pandemic has made humanity acutely aware of theconsequences of ignoring the strengthening and preparedness of our healthcare systems. It has taught us that in such times of global crisis  both risk management and mitigation require further strengthening of global partnerships to re-vitalise interest and investment in global public health, which is exactly why we are all here today discussing further global solidarity.

Friends,

Hon’ble Prime Minister ShriNarendraModiji has spoken at length about how India was amongst the first nations to gauge the impending danger and initiate a lightning response. Under his able leadership, we acted with scale and determination to tackle the challenges. Despite many constraints, India managed to keep its cases per million as well as the number of deaths at figures that were lowest across the world and we are continuously showing a reduction in these numbers.

The strength of India was that it adopted a “whole of government” and “whole of society” approach. A nation of 1.35 billion people exhibited the strength and determination to diligently follow the stringent containment guidelines imposed by the government. The whole nation came together to follow its leader - Hon’ble Prime Minister Modiji - who showed the political will to take unprecedented and strong steps to contain the pandemic.

Today, India stands at another threshold of vaccinating each and every Indian against this dreaded disease we have commenced the world’s largest vaccination drive and I’m proud to say that to date, India has managed to vaccinate more than 8.8 million people.

We are now looking towards a speedy and prudent return to normalcy, whilst undertaking strategies to balance both the health and economic stability of the country.

I take this opportunity to reiterate that India was blessed to have great leadership guiding us through this economic crisis. Led by Modiji, we turned this challenge into an opportunity in fact, the crisis became a harbinger of a paradigm shift via liberalization, privatization and globalization.

Friends,

I have called 2020 the Year of Science when the best of humanity has shone through the gloom that descended upon us. Major global collaborations were set up so that scientists could share their expertise.

While we all applaud science, I must also say that it’s not just the science that has been remarkable. The biggest success of this pandemic has been the teamwork and people putting the right outcome ahead of individual glory. Scientists and organizations actually focused on delivering a meaningful goal, whether it was across a nation or across a continent or across the world.

Friends,

India as a nation is already providing thought leadership to the entire world in the sphere of public health, engaging in partnerships where joint action is needed, shaping the research agenda, and stimulating the dissemination of valuable knowledge. We believe in the principle that the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition.

Our unique initiative of Vaccine Maitri which means Vaccine Friendship was launched because India’s foreign policy is governed by its age-old maxim of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’’-The World is One Family.

When the world faced a ‘crisis of confidence’ regarding the shortage of diagnostics and vaccines, Prime Minister Modiji affirmed that India’s production capacity will be used to help humanity in fighting the virus. The humane and caring attitude of India led by Prime Minister Modiji is being appreciated by the entire world. It is evident that India wants peace, security, cooperation and prosperity in the world.

Friends,

The pandemic has taught us that all such health emergencies demand a shared response because these are shared threats requiring shared responsibility to act. In fact, what is the greatest need of the hour is a greater degree of Shared idealism of nations.

I thank you all once again for participating in this workshop and charting out a bright future for the world through mutual cooperation and solidarity.

Thank you and Jai Hind.

                                                                                                                                               

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