Highest Ever Cases In Single Day
India reports highest ever 49,310 cases in 24 hours, 34,602 recoveries. There are 4,40135 active cases in the country, while 8,17208 people have recovered and one person has migrated. Meanwhile, MHA issues advisory for Independence Day eve.
Death Toll: Sixth Highest In The World
As per reports, the deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic in India crossed 30000 and India’s toll rose to the sixth highest in the world on Thursday.
Who Hails India’s Bold Measures
In a major appreciation of India’s efforts against Covid, WHO hails India’s ‘bold measures’, points to capacity ‘challenge.’
On the other hand, the Panvel City Municipal Corporation doctor collects swab sample of a policeman for Rapid Antigen Test, in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. A day after highest recovery, India adds record 49,310 new Covid-19 cases; tally close to 1.3 million. The country also recorded 740 fatalities in the last 24 hours, which pushed the death toll to 30601, according to health ministry data.
Dr Harsh Vardhan to discuss best practices to contain spread of Covid
Union minister for health, Dr Harsh Vardhan @drharshvardhan will be participating in a meeting with Health Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization and discuss the best practices to contain spread of Covid.
“I will participate virtually today in a meeting of ‘Health Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organization’ being held to discuss the best practices of #SCO Member States in countering spread of #COVID19
Dr Harshvardhan via twitter
Smart Helmets To Screen Covid Symptoms
There have also been reports that “Smart Helmets” have been used For Mass COVID-19 Temperature Checks In Mumbai. This will help screenings for symptoms of COVID-19 using “smart helmets.” The screening was conducted on Thursday by Bharatiya Jain Sanghatana (BJS) volunteers.