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India Gazette
14-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
"Recorded 57 active COVID-19 cases as of today", says Sikkim Health Minister GT Dhungel
Gangtok (Sikkim) [India], June 14 (ANI): Sikkim Health Minister GT Dhungel said on Saturday that the state has 57 active Covid-19 cases. He added that the health department is fully prepared, with doctors, nurses, and medical staff on alert and hospitals equipped with beds, medicines, and necessary equipment. Speaking to the reporters, GT Dhungel said, 'We have recorded 57 active cases as of today from across the state. The entire department is well-prepared, and all doctors, nurses, and technicians have been put on alert. The rooms have been equipped with adequate beds, medicines, and other necessary equipment.' Meanwhile, health authorities in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have reported a mild uptick in COVID-19 cases, though officials assert that the situation remains under control with no indication of widespread concern. In Rajasthan, Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma, Director of the Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, said that the state is currently seeing '30 to 35 new COVID-19 cases every day', with one death recorded so far. 'We are seeing 30-35 cases of COVID every day in the state. We have sufficient stock of medicines,' he said. Dr Sharma added that the deceased patient also suffered from tuberculosis and that the state has adequate supplies of medicines and is closely monitoring the situation. In Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, authorities at Gajra Raja Medical College have reported multiple COVID-19 cases among medical staff, including junior doctors. Dr RKS Dhakad, the institution's dean, stated that 6 to 7 junior doctors have tested positive but reassured that all cases are mild and under observation. 'Several tests have returned positive, including some junior doctors. The situation is not serious. Guidelines have already been issued,' Dr Dhakad told reporters. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's official dashboard, as of June 13, India reported 7,131 active COVID-19 cases and 10,976 recoveries. (ANI)
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
"Recorded 57 active COVID-19 cases as of today", says Sikkim Health Minister GT Dhungel
Gangtok: Sikkim Health Minister GT Dhungel said on Saturday that the state has 57 active Covid-19 cases . He added that the health department is fully prepared, with doctors, nurses, and medical staff on alert and hospitals equipped with beds, medicines, and necessary equipment. Speaking to the reporters, GT Dhungel said, "We have recorded 57 active cases as of today from across the state. The entire department is well-prepared, and all doctors, nurses, and technicians have been put on alert. The rooms have been equipped with adequate beds, medicines, and other necessary equipment." Meanwhile, health authorities in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have reported a mild uptick in COVID-19 cases, though officials assert that the situation remains under control with no indication of widespread concern. In Rajasthan, Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma, Director of the Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, said that the state is currently seeing "30 to 35 new COVID-19 cases every day", with one death recorded so far. "We are seeing 30-35 cases of COVID every day in the state. We have sufficient stock of medicines," he said. Dr Sharma added that the deceased patient also suffered from tuberculosis and that the state has adequate supplies of medicines and is closely monitoring the situation. In Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, authorities at Gajra Raja Medical College have reported multiple COVID-19 cases among medical staff, including junior doctors. Dr RKS Dhakad, the institution's dean, stated that 6 to 7 junior doctors have tested positive but reassured that all cases are mild and under observation. "Several tests have returned positive, including some junior doctors. The situation is not serious. Guidelines have already been issued," Dr Dhakad told reporters. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's official dashboard, as of June 13, India reported 7,131 active COVID-19 cases and 10,976 recoveries.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Isolated COVID cases reported in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh; officials say situation under control
Jaipur: Health authorities in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have reported a mild uptick in COVID-19 cases, though officials assert that the situation remains under control with no indication of widespread concern. In Rajasthan, Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma, Director of the Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, said that the state is currently seeing "30 to 35 new COVID-19 cases every day", with one death recorded so far. "We are seeing 30-35 cases of Covid every day in the state. We have sufficient stock of medicines," he said. Dr Sharma added that the deceased patient also suffered from tuberculosis and that the state has adequate supplies of medicines and is closely monitoring the situation. Meanwhile, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, authorities at Gajra Raja Medical College have reported multiple COVID-19 cases among medical staff, including junior doctors. Dr RKS Dhakad, the institution's dean, stated that 6 to 7 junior doctors have tested positive but reassured that all cases are mild and under observation. "Several tests have returned positive, including some junior doctors. The situation is not serious. Guidelines have already been issued," Dr Dhakad told reporters. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare's official dashboard, as of June 13, India reported 7,131 active COVID-19 cases and 10,976 recoveries. Earlier on June 11, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak stated that full arrangements had been made to handle the COVID-19 cases in the state. He further stated that reviews had been conducted and that all necessary preparations had been made for oxygen plants and hospitals in the state. "There is no need to panic. Experts have said that, for now, it is limited to cold and fever. Only serious patients and the elderly need to be cautious. The government has made full arrangements. Reviews are being conducted at every level, and in addition, we have ensured all necessary preparations in oxygen plants and hospitals," Pathak told ANI. On May 28, the UP government issued an order to keep more than 2800 employees who had worked during the previous COVID time in permanent service.
Mint
14-06-2025
- Health
- Mint
COVID-19: India's active cases climb to 7,400; Karnataka records highest single-day spike
India reported 269 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the total number of active infections to 7,400, according to the Union Health Ministry on Saturday. In the past 24 hours, nine deaths were also recorded. The national death toll has risen to 87, with recent fatalities reported from Kerala, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu, according to the release. Gujarat follows with 1,437 active cases, while West Bengal stands at 747, though an update is awaited. Other states with notable case numbers include Delhi (672), Maharashtra (613), Karnataka (527), and Uttar Pradesh (248). The data highlights a steady uptick in cases across multiple regions. Karnataka saw the highest single-day rise with 132 new active cases, followed by Gujarat with 79, Kerala with 54, and Madhya Pradesh with 20, as per ministry data. In Rajasthan, Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma, Director of the Department of Medical, Health & Family Welfare, said that the state is currently seeing '30 to 35 new COVID-19 cases every day', with one death recorded so far. "We are seeing 30-35 cases of Covid every day in the state. We have sufficient stock of medicines," he said, as reported by ANI. Karnataka also saw a significant spike, adding 132 new cases and pushing its active count past 527, with 11 deaths reported so far. Gujarat reported the steepest rise, logging 1,437 active cases and showing signs of exponential growth. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday said the COVID-19 situation in Pune district is under control and there is no need to panic. Pawar, who is also the guardian minister of the district, held a meeting with officials. Talking to reporters, Pawar said, 'A few patients have tested positive for the infection in the state, including Pune and Pimpri. The situation is under control, and the health minister is monitoring the situation. A meeting was held with officials regarding steps that need to be taken in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad.' (With inputs from agencies)
India Today
14-06-2025
- Health
- India Today
India's active Covid tally at 7,400, 9 deaths in 24 hours; big spike in Karnataka
India reported 269 new Covid-19 cases, taking the active tally to 7,400, while nine deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on recorded a single-day spike of 132 active cases, followed by Gujarat (79), Kerala (54) and Madhya Pradesh (20), data from the ministry states like Sikkim (11), Tamil Nadu (12) and Haryana (9) also reported a slight uptick in active Covid cases in the past 24 hours. Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Ladakh, Mizoram, Punjab and West Bengal saw no Covid cases during this period, the Health Ministry In the past 24 hours, four deaths were reported in Maharashtra, followed by three in Kerala and one each in Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu. The total fatalities as of January 1, 2025, stood at many as 991 people recovered in the past 24 hours, taking the total number of recoveries to 11,967 so remains the most affected state due to Covid, with the active tally so far at 2,109, followed by Gujarat (1,437) and Delhi (672). Other states having a high number of active Covid cases include Maharashtra (613), Karnataka (527), Uttar Pradesh (248), Tamil Nadu (232), Rajasthan (180) and Andhra Pradesh (102).On Friday, India reported 33 new active Covid cases in the last 24 hours, taking the tally to 7,154. Three deaths were reported, including two in Maharashtra and one in Madhya RISE IN MANIPUR AND RAJASTHANadvertisementMeanwhile, Manipur on Friday reported five new active cases, including three in Imphal East and two in Imphal West, according to the state Directorate of Health cases were reported after 15 samples were tested - one from Imphal East, 13 from Imphal West and one from Rajasthan, 30-35 Covid cases were being reported daily in the state, Director, Department of Medical, Health and Family Welfare, Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma, and one death was reported in the past 24 hours."We have adequate medicines. So far, one person has died. They had tuberculosis," he told news agency ANI.(with inputs from ANI and Babie Shirin)Tune InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Covid-19
