Recoveries from India’s coronavirus disease (Covid-19) have seen a sharp increase, from about 50,000 in May to nearly 3.6 million recovering patients through September, data from the Union Health Ministry show .
At least 70,000 recoveries have been reported on average every day for the past month, making the number nearly 3.8 times higher than active cases (less than a quarter of total cases), according to the data.
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The death rate from Covid-19 in the country is also constantly improving and currently stands at 1.67%. The government aims to reduce the death rate to 1% or less.
In a high-level review meeting on Saturday, PK Mishra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s top secretary, ordered all stakeholders to further strengthen Covid-19 management measures. He stressed the need for continued precaution and prevention by maintaining social distancing, the use of masks and hand washing.
“The care of the elderly and the need to strictly follow the rules of physical distance and preventive measures was re-emphasized. The concerted behavior change campaign will pick up again to emphasize once again that unlocking does not mean lowering the guard against infection. The need to unblock, work and follow non-pharmacological preventive measures was strongly recommended, ”he said.
The Center is also looking to ensure that essential supplies related to the management of Covid-19 are not affected.
As some states have been trying to curb the free flow of medical oxygen supplies to other states, the Union Ministry of Health recently sent a letter requesting states to make a smooth movement of supplies between states to ensure that There is no shortage anywhere in the country in the wake of increased demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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