Amid raging Covid cases, Centre does an infra health checkUnion health secretary Rajesh Bhushan, who chaired the meeting, urged states to ensure full and optimal utilisation of Emergency Covid Resp...
Ensure oxygen equipment at health facilities functional: Centre to statesUnderlining the challenge posed by a rising number of COVID-19 cases across the country, with a focus on Omicron, the Centre on Friday emph...
Centre by Aug 24 released 50% funds earmarked for states under ECRP phase II: Health Ministry"It further claimed that funds were disbursed by the Centre by November 2021 and states have utilized 60 per cent of the approved funds. Th...
Take measures to avoid mixing-up of vaccines: Health min to states on 15-18 age group vaccinationThe vaccine option for those in the 15-18 age group would only be Covaxin, according to a set of new guidelines issued by the Union health ...
Omicron has started replacing Delta variant in India, say sourcesA total of 1,270 Omicron cases have been detected across 23 states and UTs so far.
Govt writes to eight states/UTs which saw sudden surge in COVID-19 casesWith the onset of winter and increased pollution in some states, prevalence of ILI/SARI and respiratory distress symptoms should be closely...
Uninterrupted medical oxygen supply of critical importance to tackle Covid: GovtUnion Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan addressed a meeting with states and Union territories to review their status and preparedness regardi...
6 coming from 'at risk' countries test positive for Covid-19, admitted to Delhi hospitalA total of 6 persons have been found positive for Covid-19 travelling from 'at risk' countries on the first day of the operation of the rev...
6 people coming from 'at risk' countries test positive for Covid-19A total of 11 international flights have landed at various airports across the nation coming from 'at risk' countries since the implementat...
Delhi Cabinet approves Rs 1,544 crore to tackle COVID-19"The cabinet was of the consensus that Corona is not over yet and a third wave can be expected. Thus...there should not be any hesitations ...
Daily COVID-19 cases to be 1.5 times of second wave peak during possible third spell: Odisha govt estimateThe infected might include 12 per cent children and adolescents in the age group of 0 to 18 years, and the anticipated third spell could la...
States asked to vaccinate all school teachers on priority before Teachers' DayThe Centre had allowed reopening of schools as per the COVID-19 situation in October last year. While several states began partial reopenin...
Centre releases 2nd tranche of Covid Emergency Package to help states improve health infrastructureThe first tranche of ₹1,827.80 crore was released on July 22 as 15% advance to undertake preparatory activities. With Friday’s release, the...
Rs 14744.99 cr approved for states, UTs under Covid emergency response packageTo fast track the implementation of the ECRP-II, on July 22, Rs 1827.80 crore have been released to the states and UTs as 15 per cent advan...
Centre asks states to analyse infrastructure need under Emergency Covid Response PackageThis package aims to accelerate health system preparedness for immediate responsiveness for early prevention, detection and management with...
Over Rs 20,000 crore Covid response package on cardsThe package will focus on augmenting Covid dedicated treatment facilities, including ramping up of hospital beds, strengthening procurement...
Election Commission deploys hundreds of tax dept-style return preparersIn order to ensure accuracy in information tendered by candidates during the upcoming assembly polls, the EC has deployed hundreds of speci...