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The down measures need to con- immunological survey, one of number is in the lower side but sample for the study consisted tinue. the largest in the world, con- the danger of spread of the dis- of 26,400 people across 28,595 Efforts to limit the scale ease in a bigger way still lurks. households in 83 districts. and spread of the disease will ICMR Director General Dr A sero-survey is conduct- have to be continued by strong Balram Bhargava warned that ed by testing the blood serum implementation of contain- as per the survey a large pro- of a group of people in a com- ment strategies by the States. portion of the population is munity to detect the presence The States cannot lower their susceptible and infection can of antibodies in the system guard and need to keep on spread rapidly even as he which aids in finding out the implementing effective sur- denied that India is witnessing prevalence of a disease. veillance and containment community transmission of This testing allows the strategies,” he said. the deadly virus. health authorities to study the De VK Paul, member The findings showed that trend of the infection and health, NITI Aayog, added, infection in 15 containment ascertain if it has reached the “Less than 1 per cent people zones districts was high with community transmission had past infection as shown by significant variations. phase. the survey which presents the Explaining the data, Dr Pointing to low Covid picture till April 30. The sur- Bhargava said, “Around 0.73 prevalence, Bhargava also said vey was done in the third per cent people in the 83 dis- there is no community trans- week of May and normally tricts we studied showed preva- mission of the disease in India. antibodies take 15 days to lence of past exposure to the Bhargava said the way for- appear.” SARS-CoV-2 virus which ward was strict adherence to Asserting that India’s fatal- non-pharmacological inter- ities and cases were compara- ventions like physical distanc- tively less than various coun- '( !" ing, masks and face covers, res- tries, he said India was show- piratory and hand hygiene. ing clearly low mortality rate means the lockdown in initial show large proportions of pop- the 83 districts was very low at study), the ICMR warned that Also, he said high risk and recoveries had now days kept the disease low and ulation are still susceptible to 0.08 per cent.” urban slums were found to be groups i.e. elderly, chronic touched 49.12 per cent with ) * checked a rapid viral spread. the virus. However, good news Based on the sero-surveil- the most at risk with 1.85 morbidities, pregnant women more people cured than cur- “The survey findings also is that infection fatality rate in lance (blood sample based times higher Covid-19 preva- and children less than 10 years rently infected. $ +, " -. ( ((# #0# ## / 012% 3,607 fresh coronavirus cases Delhi also reported the day after China said there and 152 deaths taking the total highest single-day spike, adding Awas “positive consensus” to ndia raced to the fourth spot number of cases in the State to 1,877 more Covid-19 cases “ease” the situation at the Line Iin the world’s list of worst 97,648 and deaths to 3,590. Of and 65 deaths. Total number of of Actual Control (LAC) in coronavirus affected nations the total deaths reported on cases in the national Capital is Eastern Ladakh, India on after it left behind the United Thursday, 35 are from the last now at 34,687, including 20,871 Thursday echoed same senti- Kingdom by more than 7,000 two days and the rest are from active cases, 12,731 recov- ments and said both the coun- cases on Thurday. April 1 to June 8. ered/discharged/migrated and tries are maintaining diplo- Now only the USA, Brazil Mumbai reported 1,540 1,085 deaths. matic and military engage- and Russia are ahead of India fresh Covid-19 cases and 97 In Tamil Nadu, while 1,875 ments to resolve the stand-off $ &'( in terms of overall numbers. deaths. The total number of people tested positive for at the earliest. ) " *+) During the day India cases in the city now stands at Covid-19 on Thursday, the Making this observation This meeting was in continu- Delhi came after the Chinese recorded 10,221 new cases and 53,985 and deaths at 1,952. Of State also saw 23 patients suc- against the backdrop of both ation of our diplomatic and Ministry of Foreign Affairs & avirus. 369 deaths, which took its the 97 deaths reported on cumbing to the pandemic on a the Armies mutually disen- military engagement which Hua Chunying said on Accusing the AAP overall count of positive cases Thursday, 43 occurred before single day taking death toll to gaging from the face-off sites both sides maintained in order Wednesday in Beijing, + #('# Government of “misleading” to 2,97,436 and death toll to June 7. 349. and military commanders to address the situation in “Recently the diplomatic and people by hiding actual num- 8,477. Meanwhile, Maharashtra The release issued by the holding extensive talks, the areas along the India-China military channels of China ber, Leader of House in South Once again, Maharashtra, Health Minister Rajesh Tope Government of Tamil Nadu External Affairs Ministry border,” the spokesperson said. and India held effective com- Delhi Municipal Corporation Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat ordered the suspension of the said till Thursday 38, 716 peo- spokesperson Anurag He was referring to parleys munication on the situation fresh war of words has (SDMC) Kamaljeet Sehrawat were among the top contribu- Dean and four other employ- ple have tested positive for the Srivastava said both sides have between Lt General Harinder along the border and reached Aerupted between the Delhi said the SDMC has alone tors both in terms of new cases ees of the Jalgaon Civil pandemic in the State. agreed to work for an early res- Singh and Major General Liu a positive consensus and the Government and BJP-ruled conducted 1,123 cremations and death. Both Maharashtra Hospital in north Maharashtra, The release also said 1,372 olution to the issue in keeping Lin. two sides are following this municipal Corporations over excluding deaths suspected and Delhi recorded another after a shocking incident in patients were discharged on with broader guidance provid- “It was agreed in the meet- consensus to take actions to number of Covid-19 related due to Covid-19 across cre- day of the biggest single-day which an 82-year-old female Thursday from hospitals fully ed by the leaders of the two ing that an early resolution of ease the situation along the deaths in Delhi. matoriums and graveyards spike as situation looked alarm- Covid-19 patient was found cured. This took the number of countries for ensuring peace the situation would be in keep- border.” All three civic bodies in the city in which 66 bod- ing in both the States. dead in the toilet of the hospi- people fully cured from the and tranquility along the bor- ing with the guidance of our Asked about troops on claimed that they have cre- ies were cremated on Maharashtra reported tal. pandemic to 20,705. der areas. leaders. The two sides are, both sides disengaging and mated 2,098 Covid-19 bodies. Wednesday. He, however, did not therefore, maintaining mili- moving back to their previous However, Delhi Government’s respond to questions relating to tary and diplomatic engage- positions, she said both sides P health bulletin claimed 1,085 reports of pulling back of ments to peacefully resolve the are taking steps to ease the sit- people have died of coron- " troops by both India and China situation at the earliest and also uation along the LAC. avirus till Thursday. from certain friction points in to ensure peace and tranquili- During their military-level Replying to the civic bod- P ! the Galwan Valley and Hot ty in the border areas,” he said. talks on June 6, India and ies’ claim, the Delhi # # "# Spring areas in eastern Ladakh “This is essential for fur- China agreed to follow the Government said it has set up in the last few days. ther development of India- broad decisions taken by their a “death audit committee” Noida: The director of a $ % ! “A meeting was held China bilateral relations,” leaders in the Wuhan summit consisting of senior doctors Government-run hospital, one & # ' between Corps commanders of Srivastava added. in 2018 to ensure peace and who are working impartially of the seven facilities that had % ! India and China on June 6. The assertion from New tranquility along the LAC.