The case fatality rate of Indian coronavirus has been reduced to 1.86 per cent — one of the lowest globally, the Union health ministry said on Sunday.&nbsp;

The constantly rising number of recoveries has ensured that the active cases of coronavirus infection, which is the “actual caseload” of the country, currently comprises only 23.24 per cent of the total cases.

The ministry said the average daily number of recoveries is on a "constant upward move" from 15,018 between July 1 and 7 to 60,557 between August 13 and 19.

Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally zoomed past 29 lakh, a day after it crossed 28 lakh, with a single-day spike of 68,898 infections, while the recoveries have increased to 21, 58,946 on Friday pushing the recovery rate to over 74 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 29, 05,823, while the death toll climbed to 54,849 with 983 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

(With inputs from agencies)

The case fatality rate of Indian coronavirus has been reduced to 1.86 per cent — one of the lowest globally, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. The constantly rising number of recoveries has ensured that the active cases of coronavirus infection, which is the “actual caseload” of the country, currently comprises only 23.

The case fatality rate of Indian coronavirus has been reduced to 1.86 per cent — one of the lowest globally, the Union health ministry said on Sunday. The constantly rising number of recoveries has ensured that the active cases of coronavirus infection, which is the “actual caseload” of the country, currently comprises only 23.24 per cent of the total cases. The ministry said the average daily number of recoveries is on a "constant upward move" from 15,018 between July 1 and 7 to 60,557 between August 13 and 19. Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally zoomed past 29 lakh, a day after it crossed 28 lakh, with a single-day spike of 68,898 infections, while the recoveries have increased to 21, 58,946 on Friday pushing the recovery rate to over 74 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 29, 05,823, while the death toll climbed to 54,849 with 983 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. (With inputs from agencies)

Covid-19: India’s case fatality rate one of the lowest globally at 1.86%

Total 10,441 new coronavirus positive cases were reported in Maharashtra on Sunday, which pushed the cumulative count in the state to 6,82,383, a state health official.

The total death count has reached to 22,253, he said.

As many as 8,157 patients were discharged after recovery on Sunday, which took the number of recovered persons to 4,88,271 so far.

According to the official, there are 1,71,542 active COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra at present.

Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally zoomed past 29 lakh, a day after it crossed 28 lakh, with a single-day spike of 68,898 infections, while the recoveries have increased to 21,58,946 on Friday pushing the recovery rate to over 74 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data.

The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 29,05,823, while the death toll climbed to 54,849 with 983 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed.

(With inputs from agencies)

Total 10,441 new coronavirus positive cases were reported in Maharashtra on Sunday, which pushed the cumulative count in the state to 6,82,383, a state health official.

Total 10,441 new coronavirus positive cases were reported in Maharashtra on Sunday, which pushed the cumulative count in the state to 6,82,383, a state health official. The total death count has reached to 22,253, he said. As many as 8,157 patients were discharged after recovery on Sunday, which took the number of recovered persons to 4,88,271 so far. According to the official, there are 1,71,542 active COVID-19 cases in Maharashtra at present. Meanwhile, India's COVID-19 tally zoomed past 29 lakh, a day after it crossed 28 lakh, with a single-day spike of 68,898 infections, while the recoveries have increased to 21,58,946 on Friday pushing the recovery rate to over 74 per cent, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The total cases of coronavirus infections mounted to 29,05,823, while the death toll climbed to 54,849 with 983 new fatalities being reported in a span of 24 hours, the data updated at 8 am showed. (With inputs from agencies)

Maharashtra's covid-19 case count grows by 10,441; death count by 258 

India has recorded a spike of 62,064 cases and 1,007 deaths in the past 24-hours, according to the report of the Union Health Ministry.&nbsp;

The rise in daily caseload took the tally to 22, 15,075 including 6, 34,945 active cases, 15, 35,744 cured or discharged and total 44,386 deaths.

Active coronavirus cases in worst-hit Maharashtra have now reached 1, 45,865.

Taking to Twitter, the Union Health Ministry informed that India's COVID-19 recoveries cross the historic peak of 1.5 million and the infection is now concentrated in 10 States that contribute more than 80 per cent of the new cases.

"India's #COVID19 recoveries cross the historic peak of 1.5 million. Recovery of more than 15 lakh has been made possible because of the policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively &amp; TREATING efficiently. Better ambulance services, focus on Standard of Care &amp; use of non-invasive oxygen have given desired results," MoHFW tweeted.

"#COVID19 infection still remains concentrated in 10 States that contribute more than 80% of the new cases," the ministry tweeted.

(With inputs from ANI)

India has recorded a spike of 62,064 cases and 1,007 deaths in the past 24-hours, according to the report of the Union Health Ministry. The rise in daily caseload took the tally to 22, 15,075 including 6, 34,945 active cases, 15, 35,744 cured or discharged and total 44,386 deaths.

India has recorded a spike of 62,064 cases and 1,007 deaths in the past 24-hours, according to the report of the Union Health Ministry. The rise in daily caseload took the tally to 22, 15,075 including 6, 34,945 active cases, 15, 35,744 cured or discharged and total 44,386 deaths. Active coronavirus cases in worst-hit Maharashtra have now reached 1, 45,865. Taking to Twitter, the Union Health Ministry informed that India's COVID-19 recoveries cross the historic peak of 1.5 million and the infection is now concentrated in 10 States that contribute more than 80 per cent of the new cases. "India's #COVID19 recoveries cross the historic peak of 1.5 million. Recovery of more than 15 lakh has been made possible because of the policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively & TREATING efficiently. Better ambulance services, focus on Standard of Care & use of non-invasive oxygen have given desired results," MoHFW tweeted. "#COVID19 infection still remains concentrated in 10 States that contribute more than 80% of the new cases," the ministry tweeted. (With inputs from ANI)

India records 62,064 fresh cases, over 1,000 deaths in last 24-hours

The number of coronavirus cases In Mumbai rose to 1,21,027 on Friday with 862 new patients being reported, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said.

The death toll due to the pandemic in the country's financial capital reached 6,690 with 45 new fatalities, it said.

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With 1,236 patients being discharged from hospitals during the day, the number of recovered COVID-19 patients increased to 93,897, the BMC added.

The recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in Mumbai is 77 per cent, it said.

The city has 20,143 active coronavirus patients.

Over 5.53 lakh COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the city so far.

The growth rate of COVID-19 cases in the city has decreased to 0.82 per cent, while the doubling rate of cases has improved to 85 days, the civic body said.

The number of coronavirus cases In Mumbai rose to 1,21,027 on Friday with 862 new patients being reported, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The death toll due to the pandemic in the country's financial capital reached 6,690 with 45 new fatalities, it said.

The number of coronavirus cases In Mumbai rose to 1,21,027 on Friday with 862 new patients being reported, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said. The death toll due to the pandemic in the country's financial capital reached 6,690 with 45 new fatalities, it said. Also read | India's COVID-19 tally crosses 20 lakh with highest single-day spike of 62,538 With 1,236 patients being discharged from hospitals during the day, the number of recovered COVID-19 patients increased to 93,897, the BMC added. The recovery rate of COVID-19 patients in Mumbai is 77 per cent, it said. The city has 20,143 active coronavirus patients. Over 5.53 lakh COVID-19 tests have been conducted in the city so far. The growth rate of COVID-19 cases in the city has decreased to 0.82 per cent, while the doubling rate of cases has improved to 85 days, the civic body said.

Mumbai records more 850 coronavirus cases

India is yet to see coronavirus figures decline on a daily basis and the cases and fatalities are increasing by the day. The data looks even more depressing in the western state of Maharashtra, where coronavirus cases are more than 80,000. Also, more than half the number of total cases, 46,080, is in its capital city Mumbai.

Mumbai, which is often referred to as the 'City of Dreams' has not even thought in its worst nightmare a crisis like this unfolding.&nbsp;

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<a href="https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/coronavirus-numbers-explained-testing-in-india-mumbai-kerala-6443703/">According to a report</a>, despite a daily surge in COVID-19 cases, Mumbai has not improved its testing and nearly 4,000 tests are being carried out each day for the last one month. The report further claimed that Mumbai has a testing capacity of 10,000, and this means that city is not even utilising half of its testing capacity. &nbsp;

However, India's financial capital claims that the lower number of tests is because it is successfully implemented targetting testing, in which people who are likely to be infected are only tested.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/covid-19-maharashtra-police-reports-more-cases-death-toll-in-uttar-pradesh-rises-to-257-303617">COVID-19: Maharashtra Police reports more cases; death toll in Uttar Pradesh rises to 257</a>

The good news on this front is Mumbai's doubling rate has improved to 20 days, which was a month ago was close to 12 days.&nbsp;

A few days ago, a <a href="https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai-news/bodies-left-on-hospital-beds-as-coronavirus-overwhelms-mumbai/story-VXZBmFzIY38Uen87fgZ6pJ.html">report </a>claimed that the rising cases in Mumbai has caused its health infrastructure to overwhelm, with corpses lying on hospital wards and patients asked to sleep on floor until new beds come up.&nbsp;

A resident doctor at the govt-run King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai said that the situation is "very bad" and the hospital being unable to take more COVID-19 patients as wards are operating at their full capacity.&nbsp;

The report further said that emergency wards are witnessing twice the number of patients it can accomodate in a hospital.&nbsp;

Amid all this, some shops and markets in Mumbai opened up on Friday as government eases some lockdown measures to contain coronavirus spread and restart economy. However, markets in the city's containment zone malls across the city remain closed.&nbsp;

Maharashtra has earlier launched 'Mission Begin Again' to kickstart the economy in three phases, however a lot still needs to be done to save lives and livelihoods.&nbsp;

 
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India is yet to see coronavirus figures decline on a daily basis and the cases and fatalities are increasing by the day. The data looks even more depressing in the western state of Maharashtra, where coronavirus cases are more than 80,000.

India is yet to see coronavirus figures decline on a daily basis and the cases and fatalities are increasing by the day. The data looks even more depressing in the western state of Maharashtra, where coronavirus cases are more than 80,000. Also, more than half the number of total cases, 46,080, is in its capital city Mumbai. Mumbai, which is often referred to as the 'City of Dreams' has not even thought in its worst nightmare a crisis like this unfolding. Also read | COVID-19: Maharashtra records highest single day death toll as cases rise to over 80,000 According to a report, despite a daily surge in COVID-19 cases, Mumbai has not improved its testing and nearly 4,000 tests are being carried out each day for the last one month. The report further claimed that Mumbai has a testing capacity of 10,000, and this means that city is not even utilising half of its testing capacity. However, India's financial capital claims that the lower number of tests is because it is successfully implemented targetting testing, in which people who are likely to be infected are only tested. Also read | COVID-19: Maharashtra Police reports more cases; death toll in Uttar Pradesh rises to 257 The good news on this front is Mumbai's doubling rate has improved to 20 days, which was a month ago was close to 12 days. A few days ago, a report claimed that the rising cases in Mumbai has caused its health infrastructure to overwhelm, with corpses lying on hospital wards and patients asked to sleep on floor until new beds come up. A resident doctor at the govt-run King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai said that the situation is "very bad" and the hospital being unable to take more COVID-19 patients as wards are operating at their full capacity. The report further said that emergency wards are witnessing twice the number of patients it can accomodate in a hospital. Amid all this, some shops and markets in Mumbai opened up on Friday as government eases some lockdown measures to contain coronavirus spread and restart economy. However, markets in the city's containment zone malls across the city remain closed. Maharashtra has earlier launched 'Mission Begin Again' to kickstart the economy in three phases, however a lot still needs to be done to save lives and livelihoods.

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Covid-19: India’s case fatality rate one of the lowest globally at 1.86%

Maharashtra's covid-19 case count grows by 10,441; death count by 258

India records 62,064 fresh cases, over 1,000 deaths in last 24-hours

Mumbai records more 850 coronavirus cases

With nearly 50,000 coronavirus cases, Mumbai has more than one challenge