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Delhi CM requests health minister to augment bed capacity in hospitals

At present, Delhi has a total bed capacity of 15,713, including ICU beds, for Covid-19 patients

India registers 45,903 fresh coronavirus cases, 490 more fatalities

India's caseload rose to 8.5 million with 45,903 new infections, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease crossed 7.9 million, pushing the national recovery rate to 92.56%

Andaman and Nicobar Islands reports 17 new Covid-19 cases, tally at 4,420

The Covid-19 tally of Andaman and Nicobar Islands rose to 4,420 as 17 more people tested positive for the infection, a health official said

India's Covid-19 caseload mounts to over 8.3 million with 50,210 new cases

India's Covid-19 tally climbed to 8.3 million with 50,210 new cases in a day, while 7.7 million people have recuperated so far, pushing the national recovery rate to 92.20%

India's Covid-19 tally races past 8.3 mn, recoveries surge to 7,656,478

India's Covid-19 caseload went past 8.3 million, while the number of recoveries surged to 7.6 million, pushing the national recovery rate to over 92%

India's Covid-19 caseload crosses 8.2 million-mark, recovery rate at 91.68%

India's Covid-19 caseload crossed the 8.2-million mark, while the number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to over 7.5 million pushing the national recovery rate to 91.68%

Covid-19 caseload in India crosses 8-million mark with 49,881 new cases

India's coronavirus caseload surpassed the 8-million mark with 49,881 new cases, while the recoveries surged to 7.3 million pushing the national recovery rate to 90.99%, Union Health Ministry said

Next three months decisive in determining Covid situation: Harsh Vardhan

Dr Harsh Vardhan said that the next three months are going to be decisive in determining the situation of Covid in the country and urged people to follow appropriate behaviour during festival season

Next 3 months crucial to determine India's Covid-19 situation: Vardhan

He said appropriate measures are being taken to combat the infectious disease.

Centre holds consultations with states for formulating new STIP policy

Union minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday held detailed consultations with the states for the formulation of Science Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP) 2020, the Department of Science and Technology said. Addressing a virtual meeting with the state ministers and senior officials of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Vardhan said the policy aims to re-energise the country's scientific ecosystem and redefine the priorities and sectoral focus so as to directly translate efforts in S&T for the benefit of the society and economy. He said through extensive deliberations, the STIP 2020 proposes institutionalisation of Centre-State STI engagements and creation of pathways to successfully percolate the policy instrument to the grassroots level. There is a need to identify national priorities that are driven by the needs of the states. Through development of formal linkages, we hope to carry out continuous highest level of engagements, extensive capacity-building exercises, ...

India's contribution will be critical to fighting Covid-19: Vardhan

India's contribution will be critical to fighting Covid-19, especially when it comes to making vaccines for the whole world, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Wednesday

Covid-19 can hit recovered patients once antibodies start depleting: ICMR

Bhargava also informed that the ICMR is conducting an assessment on the subject of reinfection as commissioned by the Union Health Ministry, and its result will be out shortly

Preventing another peak

State govts must be more vigilant during festivities

Gujarat made remarkable strides in Covid-19 management: Harsh Vardhan

From being one of the states most severely affected by Covid-19 to having a recovery rate of 90.57 per cent which is higher than the national average, Gujarat has made remarkable strides

Oppn parties attack Kerala govt over Union Min's Covid-19 spike remark

The Opposition parties in Kerala hit out at the Left government over Harsh Vardhan's comments on the spike in cases, and alleged that the health sector reflects thetrue picture of the state

Covid-19 community transmission not happening across country: Vardhan

Vardhan added that as yet, no mutation of the coronavirus has been detected in India that is either more transmission-efficient or more pathogenic

Next 2.5 months crucial in fight against coronavirus: Harsh Vardhan

The next two-and-a-half months are going to be crucial in the fight against coronavirus because of the winter season and festivals, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday.

Covid renewed focus on nutrition, immunity: Vardhan at World Food Day event

There has been a renewed focus on food, nutrition, health, immunity and sustainability, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at an event held on Friday to observe 'World Food Day'

India expected to have Covid-19 vaccine in next few months: Harsh Vardhan

He made the comments at the Annual General Meeting of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) and St. John's Ambulance

Showcase importance of Covid-appropriate behaviour: Vardhan to AIIMS

Harsh Vardhan asked the heads of all AIIMS and central government hospitals on Wednesday to be the frontrunners in showcasing the importance of COVID-appropriate behaviour