The ICMR asked doctors in 12 hospitals to "fast track" clinical trials for the coronavirus vaccine
Coronavirus Live Updates: India's new cases of the coronavirus infection reached a record high on Sunday, with the Union health ministry saying 24,850 new cases were identified in the 24 hours since 8 am on Sunday. The total is now 6,73,165 -- roughly 800 cases behind Russia, which is the third worst sufferer from coronavirus. This is the ninth consecutive day that India's coronavirus infections increased by more than 18,000.
Here are the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Cases In India Live Updates:
Coronavirus News: Highest Single-Day Spike Of Over 24,000 Cases
India's new cases of the coronavirus infection reached a record high on Sunday, with the Union health ministry saying 24,850 new cases were identified in the 24 hours since 8 am on Sunday. The total is now 6,73,165 -- roughly 800 cases behind Russia, which is the third worst sufferer from coronavirus. This is the ninth consecutive day that India's coronavirus infections increased by more than 18,000. Read More
India's new cases of the coronavirus infection reached a record high on Sunday, with the Union health ministry saying 24,850 new cases were identified in the 24 hours since 8 am on Sunday. The total is now 6,73,165 -- roughly 800 cases behind Russia, which is the third worst sufferer from coronavirus. This is the ninth consecutive day that India's coronavirus infections increased by more than 18,000. Read More
Coronavirus: Yogi Adityanath Orders Containment Plan For Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed the state's health and medical education departments to prepare a special work plan for Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts in view of the growing number of coronavirus cases.
In a meeting with senior officials, the chief minister stressed on more efforts for further improving medical facilities in the two districts to check spread of the infection, an official statement issued said.
The chief minister directed that a special health department team be sent to Ghaziabad which should camp there and ensure better arrangements in COVID-19 hospitals and treatment of the infected people, the press release said, adding that he also said that a similar team be sent to Bulandshahr. Read
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday directed the state's health and medical education departments to prepare a special work plan for Gautam Buddh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts in view of the growing number of coronavirus cases.
In a meeting with senior officials, the chief minister stressed on more efforts for further improving medical facilities in the two districts to check spread of the infection, an official statement issued said.
The chief minister directed that a special health department team be sent to Ghaziabad which should camp there and ensure better arrangements in COVID-19 hospitals and treatment of the infected people, the press release said, adding that he also said that a similar team be sent to Bulandshahr. Read
Coronavirus Updates: Delhi Recovery Rate Crosses 70%
The recovery rate in Delhi crossed 70 per cent on Saturday. Out of 97,200 total patients, 68,256 have recovered sho far. There are 24,940 total active cases in Delhi.
The recovery rate in Delhi crossed 70 per cent on Saturday. Out of 97,200 total patients, 68,256 have recovered sho far. There are 24,940 total active cases in Delhi.
Coronavirus News: Timeline For Vaccine Development Not Realistic: AIIMS Director
The Director of AIIMS Dr Randeep Guleria has said that India is close to coronavirus peak, but the deadlines for vaccine development are unrealistic. Dr Guleria says Additionally, Dr Guleria says that contrary to what was previously believed, children too need to take the same precautions as adults.
The Director of AIIMS Dr Randeep Guleria has said that India is close to coronavirus peak, but the deadlines for vaccine development are unrealistic. Dr Guleria says Additionally, Dr Guleria says that contrary to what was previously believed, children too need to take the same precautions as adults.
Coronavirus Vaccine - Medical Body ICMR's Clarification As Aug 15 Target Triggers BacklashThe safety and interest of Indians is the topmost priority, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said on Saturday after a memo from the agency triggered an uproar for setting August 15 as a target for developing a coronavirus vaccine, from both medical experts and the opposition.
Timeline For Vaccine Development Not Realistic: AIIMS DirectorTimeline For Vaccine Development Not Realistic: AIIMS Director | NDTV.com Video | The Director of AIIMS Dr Randeep Guleria says India is close to coronavirus peak, but the deadlines for vaccine development are unrealistic. Dr Guleria explains the stages of vaccine development, remdesivir and its efficacy and important tell-tale signs that home isolation patients should look out for. Additionally, Dr Guleria talks about COVID-19 in children and how it can affect them, contrary to what was previously believed, children too need to take the same precautions as adults." itemprop="description
