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Mint
a day ago
- Health
- Mint
COVID-19: Active cases in India cross 7,000 mark, 6 die; Maharashtra reports 107 infections
Covid-19 Update, June 11: The number of active Covid-19 cases on Wednesday in India crossed the 7,000-mark, with states like Gujarat, Kerala and Maharashtra continuing to report the most number of cases. The coronavirus cases have been steadily surging over the past few weeks, from just 257 on May 22 to over 7,000 on June 11. In the past 24 hours, the number of active cases in India has crossed 7,000. The country now has 7,121 active cases of Covid-19, according to data on the Ministry of Health's Covid dashboard. India reported as many as 306 cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, according to the health ministry. During this time, a total of 929 people recovered from the disease. At least six Covid related deaths have been reported in the past 24 hours, including three from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one from Kerala. Most of them had comorbidities. Delhi reported 66 new cases of Covid-19 over the past 24 hours, but no new death was recorded. The national capital has 757 active cases as of Wednesday, as per the data. Maharashtra reported 107 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total of viral infections detected in the state so far this year to 1,700, the public health department said. Two deaths of Covid-19 patients were recorded in the last two days, taking the toll since January to 21, said an official release. A 23-year-old woman has tested positive for Covid-19 in Manipur, the first such case in the northeastern state in the current wave of the coronavirus infection, an official said. Manipur Health Services Director Dr Chambo Gonmei told reporters that the woman hails from Bishnupur district and had developed Covid-like symptoms. Karnataka Chief Minister (CM) Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday that private hospitals imposing exorbitant charges unnecessarily in the name of Covid-19 testing must be investigated. The CM chaired a meeting to discuss the Covid-19 situation in Karnataka. With more than 1,200 active Covid-19 cases in Gujarat at present, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel on Wednesday said although the variant responsible for the current surge is less severe than previous ones, people need to take precautions and isolate themselves if symptoms emerge. UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak said that there is no need to panic as experts have said that Covid-19 symptoms are mild as of now. 'There is no need to panic. Experts have said that, for now, it is limited to cold and fever. Only serious patients and the elderly need to be cautious. The government has made full arrangements. Reviews are being conducted at every level, and in addition, we have ensured all necessary preparations in oxygen plants and hospitals,' he said. "We did a study after Covid-19 pandemic, which found a nearly 70% increase in child labourers. We are fighting to amend the Child Labour Act so that all forms of labour are prohibited up to 18 years of age," said State Convenor of Campaign Against Child Labour (CACL) Virgil D'Sami.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Manipur reports 1st Covid case in current wave as college student tests positive
NEW DELHI: Manipur has reported its first Covid-19 case in the ongoing wave of infections, with a 23-year-old woman testing positive, health officials confirmed on Tuesday. Dr Chambo Gonmei, director of Manipur Health Services, said the woman, a resident of Bishnupur district, had exhibited symptoms consistent with Covid-19. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Her sample was tested at a private clinic in Imphal on June 5, and the results, which confirmed the infection, were received on Monday. 'We are yet to obtain her complete medical and travel history,' Dr Gonmei told reporters. He urged the public to remain vigilant, especially in light of rising Covid-19 cases in other parts of the country. (With agency inputs)
Time of India
2 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
Manipur reports first COVID case in current wave, 23-year-old woman tests positive
A 23-year-old woman has tested positive for COVID-19 in Manipur, the first such case in the northeastern state in the current wave of the coronavirus infection, an official said. Manipur Health Services Director Dr Chambo Gonmei told reporters that the woman hails from Bishnupur district and had developed COVID-like symptoms. "Her samples were tested at a private clinic in Imphal , and the results were positive," he said. The tests were conducted on June 5, and the results came on Monday, the health services director said. "We are yet to get the history from the patient," Gonmei said. Live Events He appealed to people to be on alert in view of the spread of the infection in other parts of the country. Economic Times WhatsApp channel )
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Manipur confirms first Covid case this year as university student tests positive
Manipur confirmed its first Covid case this year after a 23-year-old student tested positive for coronavirus, Health Services Director Dr Chambo Gonmei said on Tuesday. The Covid patient is a native of Ngaikhong Khullen in Bishnupur district and a master's student at Manipur University, Dr Gonmei said. Dr Gonmei said the 23-year-old woman's RT-PCR test returned positive on Monday. He said the patient was tested at a private clinic in Imphal on June 5 after developing Covid symptoms, including fever. However, she left Imphal for Hyderabad for her internship before knowing her Covid status. She has reportedly been staying in a rented apartment in Imphal West district. Dr Gonmei said the state Covid surveillance team was investigating the case. 'Our team has also reached out to the administration in Bishnupur, the native district of the patient, besides Imphal West. We have learned that she had been under home isolation after developing the symptoms,' he said. Dr Gonmei said that although it was waiting for a new advisory from the health ministry, the state health department had taken all the precautionary measures based on the earlier guidelines. Dr Gonmei said there was no need to panic. 'We are investigating the type of the variant. But the public need not panic, for the new strain is not as severe as the previous ones. Only patients with a poor immune system are more vulnerable,' he said. As per official sources, Manipur reported its previous Covid case on May 25, 2024. During the pandemic, 2,149 people died of Covid and over 1.40 lakh people tested positive for the virus in the state.
