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Media briefing on the actions taken, preparedness and updates on #COVID19

by @MoHFW_INDIA

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Number of active #COVID19 cases has come down to below 3.5 lakhs; India's Cumulative recovery rate is 97%

- @MoHFW_INDIA

Media briefing on the actions taken, preparedness and updates on #COVID19

Only 1 state has #ActiveCases above 1 lakh; Kerala has more than 56% of the total active cases

Maharashtra has 53,220 active cases

4 states have 10,000 to 50,000 active cases

30 states have less that 10,000 active cases

-@MoHFW_INDIA

Overall declining trend observed in weekly positivity

Weekly positivity less than 3% for 11th consecutive week

34 districts are reporting more than 10% weekly Positivity

32 Districts are reporting a weekly Positivity between 5 to 10%

-@MoHFW_INDIA

To ensure availability of Medical Oxygen

Pressure Swing Absorption Plants planned 3,631- to provide 4,571 MT medical oxygen

From Central Resources- 1,491 (2,281 MT medical oxygen)

From State and Other Resources - 2,140 (2,289 MT medical oxygen)

PSA Plants Commissioned- 1,595

From Central Resources- 731 (1,024 MT medical oxygen)

From State and Other Resources - 864 (1,065 MT medical oxygen)

Press briefing by @MoHFW_INDIA

#COVID19 #Vaccination coverage

57.86 crore persons have received at least one dose

18.70 crore persons have been fully #vaccinated

- @MoHFW_INDIA

62% of adult population in country has received at least one dose

20% adults fully #vaccinated

99% #healthcare workers have received at least one dose; 82% have been fully #vaccinated

100% Front line workers have received first dose of #vaccine

- @MoHFW_INDIA

In wake of upcoming festivals, it is of utmost importance that people use masks

Masks should be used properly ensuring that the mouth and nose is covered

Following #COVID appropriate behavior is imperative

-@MoHFW_INDIA

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