Centre asks states, UTs to keep medical oxygen infra ready to face Covid-19 surge
The health ministry has asked states and UTs to ensure availability of liquid medical oxygen in the health facilities and uninterrupted supply chain for their refilling.
Covid-19 cases rising in SE Asia, China, Europe, U.S. as another wave looms large
During the week ending March 13, the number of new weekly cases has increased by 8% as compared to the previous week, says WHO.
Over 3 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases each on Saturday and Sunday
The number of total active cases in the country is now at 22.49 lakh cases, with a national recovery rate of 93.07%.
Omicron spreading fast with 2.64 lakh new Covid-19 infections in a day
Daily positivity rate in India has increased to 14.78% from 13.11% a day ago and weekly positivity rate is now at 11.83%.