'Weekly doubling rate improved from 6.3 days to 10.13 days': Amitabh Kant

Amid dely coronavirus pandemic, CEO of NITI Aayog Amitabh Kant on Friday said that weekly doubling rate of COVID-19 cases has been improved. Taing to microblogging site, Kant shared a graph of data and said that over 314 districts in countries have reported zero cases, whereas, 225 districts have reported less than 10 cases in country. 

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ICMR on Coronavirus curve

In a major boost to India's battle against Coronavirus (COVID-19), Union Joint Health Secretary Lav Agarwal, on Thursday, stated that India's recovery rate has increased to 19.89 per cent. Moreover, he ded that India witnessed a growth of 1409 cases in past 24 hours and tally lies at 21,393 cases. Moreover, he revealed that 78 districts have t reported a single COVID case in past 14 days.

CK Mishra- Union Environment Secretary and Chairman of Empowered Group 2 set up by Centre said that 13915 tests on 23rd April. On 22nd, more than 5 lakh tests done in total. We are today at half-million mark with testing. We need to ramp it up for future. 

Furr, he mentioned that 4-4.5 per cent of people who tested turned positive and even today ratio stays same. On a global comparison, we seem to be doing well with our strategy with linear growth. testing strategy has been focused, but it has been an evolving strategy. isolation facility is basic care facility we have. number of dedicated hospitals increased 3.5 times and isolation wards increased 3.6 times, he ded.

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Coronavirus in India

As of date, 16,689 active cases have been reported of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) - 4,324 have been discharged and Maharashtra reported highest at 5652. 686 deaths have been reported till date. India has suspended all visas and barred travel from Afghanistan, Philippines, EU, UK, China, Malaysia, and mandatory 14-day quarantine from several or countries. PM Modi has extended lockdown till May 3, with a relaxation possibility in n-COVID hotspots after April 20.

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