COVID-19: Biggest single-day spike in Assam with 2,112 new cases

In the biggest ever single-day spike in COVID-19 cases, out of the total 41028 tests conducted on Thursday, 2,112 new positive cases have been registered in Assam. Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma taking to Twitter wrote, “2112 new COVID cases detected in Assam out of 41028 tests in last 24 hrs. Kamrup (M): 283 Nagaon: […]

More than 1 million people have recovered from COVID-19 in India: Health ministry

Even as COVID-19 cases continue to surge in various parts of India, more than 1 million people have recovered and discharged till now, informed Rajesh Bhushan, Secretary, Ministry of Health, here on Thursday. “More than 1 million people have recovered from COVID-19 in the country. This landmark recovery has been achieved because of the selfless […]

With spike of 52,123 cases, India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 15,83,792

The total number of COVID-19 cases in the country on Thursday reached 15,83,792 after a single-day spike of 52,123 positive cases, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. With 775 deaths reported in the last 24 hours, the total cases include 5,28,242 active cases and 10,20,582 cured/discharged cases. India recorded the biggest […]

1,348 fresh cases take Assam’s COVID-19 tally to 36,295; death toll reaches 92

Assam on Wednesday reported 1,348 more positive cases of COVID-19, taking the state’s overall tally to 36,295. The fresh cases have been detected among the 18,941 tests conducted in the last 24 hours. With a low positivity rate of 7.11%, among the fresh cases, 348 patients are from Kamrup (M) and 127 from Kamrup (R). Health […]

First COVID-19 death reported in Manipur

The first death due to COVID-19 was reported from the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here on Wednesday as a 56-year-old man succumbed to the infection on Wednesday, according to an official. Ch Arunkumar Singh, Superintendent of RIMS said that patient who was tested positive on July 26 had already had multiple sessions of […]

India’s COVID-19 tally breaches 15-lakh mark

India’s COVID-19 tally breached the 15 lakh cases mark on Wednesday, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. India’s coronavirus cases have risen to 15.31 lakh. The number of active cases in the country stands at 5,09,447 while 9,88,030 patients have been cured/discharged/migrated. 768 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in the […]

Assam reports 1,371 more COVID-19 cases; total 26,618 patients discharged

Assam has reported 1371 more cases of COVID-19, taking the state’s overall tally to 34, 947. The positive cases were detected out of 22,876 tests conducted on Tuesday. Health minister Himanta Biswa sarma tweeted, “Alert ~ 1371 new #COVID cases detected in Assam out of 22,876 tests done in last 24 hrs. Positivity rate continues […]

COVID-19: Community transmission fear looms large in Manipur

Amid grim COVID-19 situation in the state of Manipur, the seven day lockdown is being strictly implemented including its capital Imphal with police taking to the streets fining violators. With cases of local spread reported from several areas, people too are refraining from going out. Besides, members of local clubs have also sealed their respective […]

Assam’s COVID-19 testing crosses 8-lakh mark

In a major achievement in the fight against COVID-19, the testing figure in Assam has crossed 8 lakh-mark on Tuesday. So far, 8,02,674 tests have been conducted in the state. Taking to Twitter Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma appreciated the health department teams for their hard work in fighting the pandemic. “My best appreciation […]