New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday stated the Covid-19 energetic instances are down by 50 p.c, including the instances have been persistently declining for one week in a minimum of 30 states and Union Territories.
Union Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal, who briefed the media within the nationwide capital concerning the newest Covid-19 state of affairs within the nation, described it to be a optimistic development.
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“Active cases are down by 50%, 1.3 lakh decrease in active cases in a day. In 30 states/UT, cases have been consistently declining for one week, it’s a positive trend,” he stated.
Agarwal knowledgeable that 1,27,000 Covid-19 instances have been reported within the final 24 hours.
“Since May 28, the country is reporting less than 2 lakh cases. There is a decline of infection in the country,” he added.
Stating the “recovered cases are more than the daily cases now with the recoveries increasing to 92% now, the Joint Secretary further said “20 lakh tests on an average in one week”.
The Union Health Ministry knowledgeable {that a} complete of 21.60 crore vaccine doses have thus far been administered within the nation, together with 1.67 crore doses to the well being employees, 2.42 crore doses to the entrance line employees, 15.48 crore doses to the folks in 45+ age group whereas 2.03 doses have been administered to these within the 18 to 44 age group.
The Union Health Ministry additionally knowledgeable there may be completely no change within the schedule of Covishield doses and stated will probably be two doses solely.
“After the first Covishield dose is administered, second dose will be given after 12 weeks. The same schedule is applicable to Covaxin,” the ministry added.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr Balram Bhargava stated there is no such thing as a scarcity of vaccine.
“By mid-July or August, we will have enough doses to vaccinate 1 crore people per day. We are confident of vaccinating the whole population by December,” he added.
The Union Health Ministry additionally threw gentle on the insurance coverage scheme for well being employees preventing Covid-19 below the ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package’.
“A new system of processing of insurance claims introduced. The claims to be certified by the District Collector. The insurance company to settle the claims in 48 hours,” the ministry added.
Dr V.Ok. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, on his half stated the “focus on childhood Covid disease is gaining attention”.
“The pediatric population is generally asymptomatic. They often get infections but their symptoms are minimal or nil. The infection has not taken serious shape in children,” he added.
Dr Paul, nevertheless, warned the virus could change its behaviour within the pediatric inhabitants.
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“The impact of Covid-19 may increase in children. The data has shown that a low number of children are being admitted to hospitals. We are pushing preparedness,” he added.
Stating there may be worldwide analysis underway on the blending of vaccines as the potential of a optimistic impact can be believable however a dangerous response can’t be dominated out both, the Union Health Ministry additional stated “it is an unresolved scientific question, science will settle it”.
“Mixing of vaccine is not the protocol yet, same vaccines (Covishield and Covaxin) to be administered for both doses. Stick to the SOP,” stated Dr Paul.
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