(New Delhi) Dr Harsh Vardhan Distributes Masks+Soaps at Old Delhi Rly Stn
Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Chairman of Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS) distributed masks and soaps at the Old Delhi Railway Station today.
Emphasizing on the importance of wearing Mask and washing of hands, Dr Vardhan said, “We will soon be completing eleven months in our fightagainst COVID. Since then, the most important principle to protect ourselves and others is to follow basic principles of hygiene and physical distancing. In fight against COVID, our biggest weapon is mask and sanitizer.”
Speaking on the COVID situation in India, Dr Vardhan highlighted the progress in COVID parameters . He said, “ India has one of the highest recovery rate in the whole world. From 1 lab in January 2020, we now have 2165 labs. More than a million people are being tested on a daily basis. We have completed 14 Crore cumulative tests today. This all shows the determination of government and relentless efforts of our corona warriors whose contribution is significant in fighting the pandemic.”
Shri. R.K. Jain,Secretary General ,IRCS, Shri S C Jain, DRM, Delhi were present at the event.
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Dr Harsh Vardhan Distributes Masks+Soaps at Old Delhi Rly Stn
Dr Harsh vardhan Approves New Category from ‘Wards of COVID Warriors’
(New Delhi)Dr Harsh vardhan Approves New Category from ‘Wards of COVID Warriors’
“This will honour the Solemn Sacrifice of all COVID warriors who served selflessly for duty and humanity”:
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare today announced the Government’s decision to introduce a new category called ‘Wards of COVID Warriors’ in the guidelines for selection and nomination of candidates against Central Pool MBBS seats for the academic Year 2020-21.
The Union Health Minister said that this move aims to dignify and honour the noble contribution made by the COVID Warriors in treatment and management of COVID patient. “This will honour the Solemn Sacrifice of all COVID warriors who served with selfless dedication for the cause of duty and humanity”, he stated.
Central Pool MBBS seats may be allocated for selection and nominations of the candidates from amongst the wards of “COVID Warriors”, who have lost life due to COVID 19; or died accidently on account of COVID 19 related duty.
Reminding everyone that the definition of COVID Warrior has been laid down by Government of India while announcing the insurance package of ₹50 lakhs for them, the Minister said, “COVID Warriors are all public healthcare providers including community health workers, who may have to be in direct contact and care of COVID-19 patients and who may be at risk of being impacted by this.
Five (05) Central Pool MBBS seats have been reserved for this Category for the year 2020-21.
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CGHS Starts Consultations Through Virtual Mode- e-Sanjeevani
(New Delhi)CGHS Starts Tele Consultation Through e-Sanjeevani
CGHS has started tele-consultation services w.e.f. 25.8.2020. Initially, these services will be available to beneficiaries in Delhi/NCR. The e-services are available between 9.00 am and 12 noon on all working days.
CGHS tele-consultation services are using the existing e-Sanjeevani platform of the Health Ministry. For ease of use, this platform has been linked with the ID of the beneficiaries. For availing of specialist OPD services, the beneficiaries are required to register on the platform using their mobile number after which an OTP will be generated for verification purposes. After verification, the beneficiaries can log on to the system, fill patient registration form, request for a token and upload health records (if required).
The beneficiary concerned can initiate a video call with a specialist for consultation. After the tele-consultation, an e-prescription will be generated. Using this, the patients can get medicines issued from their CGHS Wellness Centre.
COVID Tests Crossed 10 Million (1 crore) Milestone
(New Delhi) COVID Tests Crossed 10 Million (1 crore) Milestone
As per During the last 24 hours 3,46,459 samples have been tested. The cumulative number of samples tested, as of now is 1,01,35,525.
This achievement has also been possible by the continuously expanding network of testing labs throughout the country. As on date, more than 1105 labs have enables people to undergo COVID tests. There are 788 labs in the government sector and 317 private labs. The various kinds of tests for COVID-19 and the labs providing these are as follows:
• Real-Time RT PCR based testing labs: 592 (Govt: 368 + Private: 224)
Drug Remdesivir is an Investigational Therapy Only
(New Delhi)Remdesivir is an Investigational Therapy
An updated Clinical Management Protocol for COVID-19 has been released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 13th June, 2020 in which the drug Remdesivir has been included as an “investigational therapy” only for restricted emergency use purposes along with off label use of Tocilizumab and Convalescent Plasma.
This drug has still not been approved (market authorization) by the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA), where like India it continues only under an Emergency Use Authorization.
Recovered Patients Exceeds Active Cases
(New Delhi) As per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
5,991 patients were cured of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. This takes the total number of patients recovered to 1,35,205, while the total number of active cases is now 1,33,632. For the first time, the total number of recovered patients has exceeded the active cases. The recovery rate now stands at 48.88%.
Also, the number of tests conducted by ICMR has exceeded 50 lakhs; it stands at 50,61,332 today. In the last 24 hours, ICMR has tested 1,45,216 samples. ICMR has continued to ramp up the testing capacity for detecting the Novel Coronavirus in the infected persons. The number of government labs has been increased to 590 and private labs has been increased to 233 (a total of 823).
CGHS Beneficiaries Allowed To Take Treatment In Empanelled Hospitals For Covid 19
(New Delhi) CGHS Beneficiaries Allowed To Take Treatment In Empanelled Hospitals For Covid 19
As per Ministry of Health and Family Welfare all Health Care Organizations (HCOs) empanelled under CGHS, are notified as COVID-Hospitals by State Governments shall provide treatment facilities to CGHS beneficiaries as per the CGHS norms, for all COVID related treatments. Similarly, it is directed that all the CGHS empanelled hospitals, which are not notified as COVID Hospitals shall not deny treatment facilities / admission to CGHS beneficiaries and shall charge as per CGHS norms
India Achieves Recovery Rate @47.76 % ;Covid 19
(New Delhi)India Achieves Recovery Rate @47.76 % ;Covid 19
In the last 24 hours, 4,614 patients were found cured.
A cumulative total of 86,983 people has been cured.
This takes the total recovery rate to 47.76%
. The number of cases under active medical supervision as of today is 89,995.
India Achieves Recovery Rate @ 41.57 % :Covid19
(New Delhi) Covid 19 Updates
India Achieves Recovery Rate @ 41.57 % :Covid19
In India 57,720 people has been cured so far.
In the last 24 hours, 3280 patients were found cured.
The total recovery rate is 41.57%.
The total number of confirmed cases is now 1,38,845
. The number of cases under active medical supervision is 77,103.
India Manufacturing 3 Lakh Kits Of PPEs Per Day
(New Delhi) India Manufacturing 3 Lakh Kits Of PPEs Per Day
Domestic capacity ramped up: more than 3 lakh kits being manufactured everyday
There are some reports in a section of the media expressing concern about the quality of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) coveralls. The products under reference have no relevance to the procurement being made by the Central Government. HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), the procuring agency of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, is procuring PPE coveralls from manufacturers/suppliers only after getting their coveralls tested and approved by one of the eight labs nominated by the Ministry of Textiles (MoT) for testing the same. It is only after their products qualify in the test prescribed by the technical committee (JMG) of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, that they are procured.
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