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Media briefing on actions taken, preparedness and updates on #COVID19, today
National Media Centre, New Delhi
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Media briefing on actions taken, preparedness and updates on #COVID19
13 States/UTs (including Maharashtra) have more than 1 lakh #COVID19 active cases
- JS, @MoHFW_INDIA
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26 States/UTs have #COVID19 Positivity Rate above 15%
Goa has the maximum case positivity rate of 49.6%
Maharashtra's positivity rate is 22.5%
- JS, @MoHFW_INDIA
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26 States/UTs have #COVID19 Positivity Rate above 15%
Goa has the maximum case positivity rate of 49.6%
Maharashtra's positivity rate is 22.5%
- JS, @MoHFW_INDIA
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#Maharashtra continues to be among states showing continued decrease in daily new #COVID Cases
Watch JS, @MoHFW_INDIA addressing media on actions taken, preparedness and updates on #COVID19
#Maharashtra continues to be among states showing continued decrease in daily new #COVID Cases
Watch JS, @MoHFW_INDIA addressing media on actions taken, preparedness and updates on #COVID19
Maharashtra's four districts show continuous decline in #COVID19 cases since last 2 weeks
Pune
Nagpur
Nashik
Palghar
JS, @MoHFW_INDIA advises districts showing declining trend to continue their efforts in bring down #COVID cases
Pune
Nagpur
Nashik
Palghar
JS, @MoHFW_INDIA advises districts showing declining trend to continue their efforts in bring down #COVID cases
15 districts including Maharashtra's Satara dist. show increase in #COVID cases since last 2 weeks
- JS, @MoHFW_INDIA
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- JS, @MoHFW_INDIA
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. @MoHFW_INDIA showcases example of #Pune in infection containment
Curbing measures (night curfew) implemented as 70% positivity rate observed in March 1st week
Stringent measures in 2 weeks, resulted in
in growth rate
Containment measures resulted in
in positivity rate,cases
Curbing measures (night curfew) implemented as 70% positivity rate observed in March 1st week
Stringent measures in 2 weeks, resulted in

Containment measures resulted in

#Mumbai Case Analysis
Decentralized control room at ward level & Central War Room
Citizen engagement, tele-counselling etc. all at ward-level control room
Centralized dashboard for hospital bed, Makeshift ambulances
- need to replicate this at national level, says @MoHFW_INDIA
Decentralized control room at ward level & Central War Room
Citizen engagement, tele-counselling etc. all at ward-level control room
Centralized dashboard for hospital bed, Makeshift ambulances
- need to replicate this at national level, says @MoHFW_INDIA
JS, @MoHFW_INDIA shares revised #COVID19 testing strategy
Retired Defense doctors have been roped in to provide online OPD-consultation on https://esanjeevaniopd.in/
Service available for all citizens and can be availed at by registering on the platform
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Retired Defense doctors have been roped in to provide online OPD-consultation on https://esanjeevaniopd.in/
Service available for all citizens and can be availed at by registering on the platform
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#Oxygen Tankers are being transported by rail and air to reduce turn-around time
Availability of skilled drivers essential for transportation of Oxygen; 500 additional drivers being trained & 2000 thereafter
- Addl. Secretary, MHA
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Availability of skilled drivers essential for transportation of Oxygen; 500 additional drivers being trained & 2000 thereafter
- Addl. Secretary, MHA
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Govt. enhances #Oxygen availability by setting up Digital Tracking System https://oxygen.negd.in/login for real-time monitoring
- Addl. Secretary, MHA
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- Addl. Secretary, MHA
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India facing a massive upsurge in #COVID19 cases
National #COVID positivity rate is 21%
310 out of 734 districts are reporting positivity ≥ National average
- DG, @ICMRDELHI says early testing, home isolation are keys to control the Pandemic and #BreakTheChain
National #COVID positivity rate is 21%
310 out of 734 districts are reporting positivity ≥ National average
- DG, @ICMRDELHI says early testing, home isolation are keys to control the Pandemic and #BreakTheChain
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Laboratories are working 24X7 to meet increased #COVID19 testing demand
Despite infection among laboratory staff test performance still maintained
- DG, @ICMRDELHI
Laboratories are working 24X7 to meet increased #COVID19 testing demand
Despite infection among laboratory staff test performance still maintained
- DG, @ICMRDELHI
India conducted 19,45,299 #COVID19 tests on 30 April, 2021; highest number of tests by any country ever
We have 2500 #COVID laboratories; more than 7000 RT-PCR machines
30 Crore tests conducted as on 07th May
- DG, @ICMRDELHI
We have 2500 #COVID laboratories; more than 7000 RT-PCR machines
30 Crore tests conducted as on 07th May
- DG, @ICMRDELHI
. @ICMRDELHI has rationalised RTPCR tests
RTPCR must not be repeated in individuals tested +ve once
No testing required for recovered individuals at the time of hospital discharge
- DG, ICMR


- DG, ICMR
#COVIDSecondWave
@ICMRDELHI has rationalized RTPCR tests; Multiple 24X7 Rapid Antigen Test booths to be set up in cities, towns and villages
DCGI approves Internationally Validated Kits
Home Based Testing Solutions are being explored
- DG, ICMR
@ICMRDELHI has rationalized RTPCR tests; Multiple 24X7 Rapid Antigen Test booths to be set up in cities, towns and villages
DCGI approves Internationally Validated Kits
Home Based Testing Solutions are being explored
- DG, ICMR
If you have fever with/without any of the following symptoms, get tested immediately
DON'T wait for test results; follow home isolation guidelines
- DG, @ICMRDELHI
https://twitter.com/PIBMumbai/status/1391309390465048576?s=20

- DG, @ICMRDELHI
https://twitter.com/PIBMumbai/status/1391309390465048576?s=20