Pib's Daily Bulletin on Covid-19
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5/31/2020 Press Information Bureau Others PIB’S DAILY BULLETIN ON COVID-19 Posted On: 30 MAY 2020 6:35PM by PIB Delhi (Contains Press releases concerning Covid-19, issued in last 24 hours, inputs from PIB Field Offices and Fact checks undertaken by PIB) https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1627794 1/10 5/31/2020 Press Information Bureau IN 24 HOURS, A TOTAL OF 11,264 COVID-19 PATIENTS CURED; RECOVERY RATE JUMPS TO 47.40%, AN INCREASE OF 4.51% IN 24 HOURS; NO. OF ACTIVE PATIENTS DECLINES FROM 89,987 TO 86,422 During the last 24 hours, a total of 11,264 COVID-19 patients have been cured. This is the highest number of recovered patients recorded in a day. Thus, so far, a total of 82,369 patients have been cured of COVID-19.This has resulted in a recovery rate of 47.40% amongst COVID-19 patients, an increase of https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1627794 2/10 5/31/2020 Press Information Bureau 4.51% in the recovery rate from the previous day’s recovery rate of 42.89%. Owing to the high number of recovered patients, the number of active patients has also declined from 89,987 patients on 29th May to 86,422 active cases presently. All the active cases are under active medical supervision. As on 30th May 2020, the doubling time in the past 14 days was 13.3, it has improved to 15.4 in the last three days. The fatality rate is 2.86%. As of 29th May 2020, there are 2.55% active COVID-19 patients in ICU, 0.48% on ventilators and 1.96% on oxygen support. The testing capacity has increased in the country through 462 Government laboratories and 200 private laboratories. Cumulatively, 36,12,242 tests have been done so far for COVID-19, whereas, 1,26,842 samples were tested yesterday. For details: Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Letter “……Many feared that India will become a problem for the world when Corona hits India. But today, through sheer confidence and resilience, you have transformed the way the world looks at us. You have proven that the collective strength and potential of Indians is unparalleled compared even to the powerful and prosperous countries of the world. Be it clapping and lighting a lamp to the honouring of Corona Warriors by India's armed forces, Janta curfew or by faithful adherence to rules during the nationwide lockdown, on every occasion you have shown that Ek Bharat is the guarantee for ShresthaBharat. In a crisis of this magnitude, it can certainly not be claimed that no one suffered any inconvenience or discomfort. Our labourers, migrant workers, artisans & craftsmen in small scale industries, hawkers and such fellow countrymen have undergone tremendous suffering.We are working in a united and determined way to alleviate their troubles. However, we have to take care to ensure that inconveniences that we are facing do not turn into disasters. Hence, it is very important for every Indian to follow all rules and guidelines. We have displayed patience so far and we should continue to do so. This is one of the important reasons for India being safer and in a better state than many other countries. This is a long battle but we have started traversing on the path of victory, and victory is our collective resolve…….” For details: Massive exercise to transport and provide free food grains to each and everyone across the vast country during the lockdown the biggest achievement of the Ministry during last one year, says Shri Ram Vilas Paswan Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Shri Ram Vilas Paswan today listed the achievements and initiatives of his Ministry during the last one year. The biggest achievement is the Government has been ensuring transport and distribution of free food grains to the people during the lockdown period.Shri Paswan said the enactment of Consumer Protection Act, 2019, CWC achieving https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1627794 3/10 5/31/2020 Press Information Bureau highest ever turnover, increase in the authorized capital of FCI from Rs.3,500 crore to Rs.10,000 crore and the march towards One Nation, One Ration Card, are among notable achievements of the Ministry during the last one year of the Government. For details: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh speaks with US Defence Secretary over phone Shri Rajnath Singh had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of Defence Dr Mark T Esperyesterday. The two Ministers briefed each other on the respective experience of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic and vowed to continue the excellent bilateral cooperation in this regard. They reviewed progress on various bilateral defence cooperation arrangements and expressed their commitment to further promote our defence partnership. For details: Meeting of BRICS Heads of Tax Authorities held Meeting of the Heads of Tax Authorities of the BRICS countries- Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa was held on May 29, 2020. The Finance Secretary shared with other BRICS nations, various measures taken by India to mitigate the effect of the pandemic on the taxpayers including deferment of compliance requirements, reduced rate of interest on delayed payments and reduction in withholding tax rates. He urged the BRICS nations to share COVID-19 related tax measures taken by respective tax administrations from time to time so that it enhances our understanding of the fiscal and economic impact of the pandemic and encourages us to further evaluate various possibilities in assisting our government’s efforts in containing the spread and recovering from the impact of the pandemic. For details: Grievance cell of MoFPI resolves 581 out of 585 issues received from industry amid Covid-19 situation The grievance cell of Ministry of Food Processing Industries has been able to close and resolve 581 issues out of 585 received, with proactive approach and timely redressal. The task force has been taking up these issues with the respective state governments and other relevant authorities including Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Home Affairs. The task force have also been in constant touch with leading industry associations and food processors across states to address any issues / challenges faced by food and allied industry so that it can run at maximum capacities. For details: Delegation of leading Online Travel Agents meets Tourism & Culture Minister A delegation of leading Online Travel Agents (OTAs) of India called upon Union Minister of State (I/C) Tourism & Culture Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in New Delhi. The discussion centeredaround calibrated opening up of the hotels and accommodation units, issuing post lockdown protocols for safety and hygiene for accommodation units and travel related activities. For details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1627794 4/10 5/31/2020 Press Information Bureau Facilitating Research and Innovation: Establishment of 4 COVID-19 Bio Banks by the Department of Biotechnology For the mitigation of COVID-19 pandemic, R&D efforts are directed at the development of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics. The specimens collected from COVID-19 positive subjects can be a valuable resource for the R&D efforts. NITI Aayog has recently issued guidelines for sharing of bio specimens and data for research related to COVID-19. As per the directives of the Cabinet Secretary, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has notified 16 bio-repositories for collecting, storing and maintaining clinical samples of COVID-19 patients.The enlistment of 16 Bio Repositories are as follows: ICMR – 9, DBT – 4 and CSIR – 3. For details: Ministry of Culture’s Gandhi Smriti and DarshanSamiti sends PPE kits and other material to Jharkhand Administration to support in fight against COVID -19 In its fight against COVID -19, Gandhi Smriti and DarshanSamiti New Delhi and Lupin Human Welfare Association, Rajasthan on May 29, 2020 sent 200 PPE Kits, 50 Thermometer, 10,000 PCS NITRILE GLOVES, 11000 masks and 500 FACE Shields to tribal district Khunti, Jharkhand free of cost for use by the District Administration. For details: PFC to provide PPE Kits and Ambulances to Government of Uttarakhand in its fight against COVID-19 Power Finance Corporation Ltd, the central PSU under Ministry of Power, has come forward to provide financial assistance of Rs. 1.23 crore to the Government of Uttarakhand.The fund will be utilized for procurement of 500 PPEs Kits for frontline staff and 06 fully equipped Ambulances which will be handed over to Health Department of Uttarakhand State. For details: Scaling up of COVID testing centres (Hub and spoke model) in National research laboratories and Universities To scale up testing and enhance the reach across the country, City /Regional clusters have been established in a Hub and Spoke Model to scale-up testing of COVID-19 samples in government institutions across the country. Institutes and Laboratories which have the capacity and expertise for both sample collection, handling/processing (BSL-2 facility) and testing (RT-PCR) serve as the hubs and they involve a number of laboratories which have RT PCR machines and the requisite manpower as their extended Testing facilities. For details: INPUTS FROM PIB FIELD OFFICES Chandigarh: Principal Secretary Health stated that 116 persons have reached Chandigarh from abroad, out of which 29 have been discharged after necessary testing. 281 domestic flyers have also arrived Chandigarh and they have been advised to do self-monitoring at home, as per https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1627794 5/10 5/31/2020 Press Information Bureau Government of India’s guidelines. The Adviser, Chandigarh stated that Chandigarh Administration is ready with 3,000 beds for accommodating patients of both, mild and serious categories.