COVID outbreak News
China is facing another big Coronavirus outbreak
Official authorities continue to deny the severity of the fourth wave
Shocking videos have emerged on social media from Chinese hospitals
'The surge in Covid cases globally is a matter of concern for everyone. Delhi hospitals have been asked to prepare well in advance and stay vigilant. 'An amount of Rs 104 crore has been approved to ensure that there is no shortage of any medicines at government hospitals' said Sisodia.
According to authorities, a 37-year-old man, who arrived from China, had tested positive for Covid at Bengaluru. The other 11 passengers came from high-risk countries.
'From Monday onwards, we are going to physically assess the situation at the government hospitals with regard to the availability of beds, oxygen cylinders, ventilators etc. These details will be available on a Delhi government portal for public viewing from Tuesday,' official said.
We are going to issue advisory to wear masks in indoor locations, closed spaces and air-conditioned rooms. Also, there will be mandatory testing of ILI and SARI cases across Karnataka, Sudhakar said after a meeting chaired by CM Bommai on COVID-19.
Anil Satsangi, the District Health Information Officer said, 'The health department has already started the tests to prevent the spread of infection. As the alert is on, the tests have now been made mandatory for all the visitors.'
CM Bommai called an emergency meeting of COVID Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on Thursday, with experts and officials to analyse the COVID situation and precautionary measures to be taken in the state.
The direction comes after the Centre has requested all states to ensure genome sequencing of COVID-positive samples as far as possible to track variants of the virus.
Amid an unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases in China, the Centre on Wednesday advised people to use masks in crowded places and take precautionary doses to protect themselves from getting infected.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday reviewed the COVID-19 situation in the country and directed officials to be alert and strengthen surveillance.
In today's DNA, Zee News' Rohit Ranjan analysed the current state of China and how Central government is going to deal with it.
The health minister will review the COVID-19 situation at 11 am on Wednesday considering the international scenario. Health Ministry urged all states to ramp up the whole genome sequencing of positive samples to keep track of newer variants.
China reported 366 new COVID-19 infections on July 13
98 symptomatic and 240 asymptomatic infections, which China counts separately
As of Wednesday, mainland China had confirmed 227,030 cases with symptoms
Games officials on Sunday reported the first COVID-19 case among competitors in the athletes` village in Tokyo where 11,000 athletes are expected to stay.
The ‘Gangster’ actress will be seen in the film "Thalaivi"
The film's release was postponed due to the COVID outbreak.
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