In India, the total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 5734.
The Health and Family Welfare Ministry on Thursday announced that 549 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of confirmed cases to 5734.
"473 people recovered & discharged from the hospital so far. Total 5734 confirmed cases reported in the country till date, 549 new cases in the last 24 hours. 166 deaths have been reported till dates, 17 deaths since yesterday," Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry stated.
He also informed that supplies of PPEs, masks, and ventilators have now begun., with 20 domestic manufacturers in India developing PPEs.
"Supplies of PPEs, masks, and ventilators have now begun. 20 domestic manufacturers in India have been developed for PPEs, orders for 1.7 Crore PPEs have been placed and the supplies have begun. 49,000 ventilators have been ordered," Aggarwal said.
Speaking about the contribution of the Railways in tackling the coronavirus crisis, he said that the ministry has deployed more than 2,500 doctors& 35,000 paramedics staff. "Their chain of 586 health units,45 sub-divisional hospitals,56 divisional hospitals,8 production unit hospitals&16 zonal hospitals are dedicating their significant facilities to fight COVID-19," he further said.
The Health Ministry also informed that 13000 needy families are being given Rs 64 Lakhs under 'Adopt a Family' campaign in Karnal, Haryana.
The Indian Council of Medical Research stated that 1,30,000 samples have been tested so far, out of which 5,734 samples tested positive.
"Positivity rate ranges between 3-5% in the last 1-1.5 months. It has not increased substantially," an ICMR official told in a press conference.
In India, the total number of coronavirus cases has risen to 5734.
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