Recovery rate of COVID-19 cases improves to over 27.5% in country; Doubling time of cases slows down to 12 days
@PIB_IndiaA total of 42 thousand 836 fresh confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the country so far. Out of them, 11,761 patients have recovered after treatment and were discharged from the hospitals while 1,389 patients have died.
Briefing media in New Delhi, Health Ministry official said that the recovery rate of patients from COVID-19 infection has gone up to 27.52 per cent. He also said that as many as 1,074 COVID-19 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours which is the highest number of recoveries recorded in one day,
He also informed that outcome ratio which indicates status of closed COVID-19 cases among people who either recovered or passed away, has improved to 90:10 today which was 80:20 on 17th of April. The Health Ministry official said that we are transitioning to a new normal where we need to compulsorily wear face masks and covers in public places and to follow preventive measures outside containment zones as well. He said, as lockdown is being eased in a staggered manner, it is imperative to continue rigorous containment measures, effective clinical management, infection prevention and control.In pandemics such as COVID-19, historically it has been noted that if social distancing is not respected when social mobility is allowed, chances of disease transmission increase rapidly once restrictions are eased. He said, therefore to prevent such a situation and to maintain the benefits of lockdown, people should understand their social responsibility and diligently follow all protocols and guidelines .
He said, doubling time of COVID19 cases has improved from 3.4 before lockdown to 12 days now. He said, lockdown and containment efforts are yielding results, the challenge is now to improve this resulting in further increase in doubling time.
Home Ministry official said that the control room set up by the Ministry is working round the clock and and so far 12,000 grievances have been addressed till 3rd of this month. She said, the government has asked the States to ensure that there are no issues in inter state cargo movement. She said, in case of any difficulties, drivers and transporters can contact Home Ministry Control Room Number 1930 and NHAI helpline number 1033 to lodge any complaint pertaining to lockdown. She said, considering increasing COVID-19 infection among police and security forces, Home Ministry has issued advisory to all states, UTs and Central Armed Police Forces, drawing attention to the guidelines issued by Union Home Ministry on safety at work place. The Home Ministry official also reiterated the provisions applicable in the third phase of lockdown which has commenced today .She said, Zone wise restrictions and relaxations in activities have been provided keeping in mind the need to spur up economics and employment in the country