Nagaland reports 16 new COVID-19 cases; tally at 3,635

Nagaland reported 16 new COVID-19 positive cases out of 723 samples tested on Saturday, taking the state’s overall tally to 3,635. Out of the new cases that were detected, 12 are from Kohima, 2 from Tuensang and one each from Longleng and Wokha. Nagaland health minister S Pangnyu Phom took to Twitter to inform that […]

Mizoram COVID-19 cases cross 900-mark; 8 more test positive

The number of COVID-19 cases in Mizoram crossed the 900-mark after 8 more persons tested positive for the virus on Saturday. The overall coronavirus cases tally has reached 903. As per the latest report by directorate of information & public relations (DIPR), Mizoram, of the total positive cases registered so far, 747 are males and […]

India has world’s best COVID-19 recovery rate, lowest fatality rate: Dr Harsh Vardhan

While India has the lowest fatality rate due to COVID-19, it probably has the best recovery rate in the world, said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Saturday. Harsh Vardhan said that contrary to what the experts had claimed about the number of cases reaching 300 million in the country, including five-six million deaths, […]

Over one million COVID-19 tests conducted in a day in India: MoHFW

India has crossed one million COVID-19 tests being conducted in a day, according to the Union Health Ministry on Saturday. “India crosses the milestone of 1 million COVID-19 tests a day. More than 10 lakh people tested in the last 24 hours,” the Ministry said. It also added that there has been a 100 percent […]

Mizoram to open inter-state borders thrice a week from August 24

Following a spike in COVID-19 cases, Mizoram has decided to keep its interstate borders, as well as the Lengpui airport, open for only three days each week, starting from August 24. The order was issued by state chief secretary Lalnunmawia Chuaungo on Friday. Lengpui airport and two entry points, Kanhmun on the Mizoram-Tripura border and […]

With highest-ever single day Covid recoveries of 62,282, India’s recovery rate reaches 74.28 pc

With 62,282 recoveries reported in the last 24 hours, India recorded the highest number of recoveries in a single day on Friday, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) informed. “With a total of 21,58,946 recoveries, India’s recovery rate now stands at 74.28 per cent. The gap between recovered patients and active COVID-19 […]

Meghalaya Health Minister inaugurates 68-bed Covid Care Centre in Shillong

Keeping pace with the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Meghalaya government is enhancing its capabilities to handle the situation effectively. Health Minister AL Hek on Friday inaugurated a 68 bed Covid Care Centre at TB Hospital, Umsawli in Shillong. Talking to newsmen, Health Minister AL Hek said that the state is witnessing a spike in  COVID-19 […]

India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 29 lakh mark, 68,898 cases in last 24 hours

India’s COVID-19 tally crossed the 29 lakh mark with the country reporting 68,898 cases in the last 24 hours, informed the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday. The coronavirus cases in the country now stand at 29,05,824. The total cases are inclusive of 6,92,028 active cases and 21,58,947 patients who have been […]

Nagaland reports 25 new COVID-19 cases; tally at 3,583

A total of 25 new cases of COVID-19 and 215 recoveries were reported in Nagaland, informed S Pangnyu Phom, Nagaland Minister for Health and Family Welfare. The total number of confirmed positive cases in the state has reached 3,583. The fresh cases were detected out of 827 tested samples on Thursday. Of the positive cases, […]