India recorded 12,213 new Covid-19 in the past 24 hours. It was the first time in 3 months that the Covid cases crossed the 12k mark. India logged 8,641 new cases of the virus on Wednesday. Including the recent increase in cases, India’s COVID-19 cases totaled 4,32,57,730, with 58,215 active cases.
Active cases make up 0.13 percent of all cases.
Also Read: Dr Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Officer of the US, tests positive for COVID-19
The recovery rate in the country is currently at 98.65 per cent. As many as 7,624 recoveries were recorded in the last 24 hours thereby increasing Total Recoveries to 4,26,74,712.
With 11 new deaths, the total death rate is now 5,24,803.
So far, 195.67 crore vaccine doses have been delivered under the countrywide immunisation push for COVID-19.
In light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases recorded throughout the country, the Health Ministry of India asked states and union territories on June 9 to be vigilant and rigorously adhere to COVID-appropriate behaviour. Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan asked States/UTs on Thursday to increase RT-PCR testing, monitoring, clinical management, immunisation, COVID-19 procedures, and adopt prompt preventive measures in a letter. Bhushan also asked the government to use a “five-fold Strategy.”
Follow Medically Speaking on Instagram
Explore the profound effects of excessive screen time on your child’s behavior and development. Discover…
Discover how simple daily changes in your diet and lifestyle can significantly improve your heart…
This article explores the common misconception that brain tumours primarily affect older adults, revealing the…
The first-ever ovarian cancer vaccine is poised to change the landscape of women's health by…
As dengue and chikungunya cases rise in Delhi during the monsoon season, understanding prevention strategies…
Skincare is a significant concern for women (and increasingly, men), with the quest for perfect,…