COVID-19: At 3.%, India’s Coronavirus Mortality Rate Is Much Lower Than The Global 7%

NEW DELHI: Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan has said that the mortality rate of COVID-19 patients in India is 3.1 per cent, compared to 7% at the global level.

He said that 5,913 people have been cured till date resulting in recovery rate of around 22 per cent, which is also better than most of the countries.

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Giving an update on the COVID-19 situation in the country, the minister said the doubling rate of coronavirus cases has been showing regular improvement and stands at 10.5 days when seen over a period of three days.

“It is 9.3 days seen over a period of seven days and 8.1 days over a period of 14 days. These indicators may be taken as positive effects of the countrywide lockdown along with the cluster management and containment strategies,” Mr Vardhan was quoted as saying in a health ministry statement.

As on date, 283 districts have not reported any case of coronavirus infection. Also, 64 districts have not reported any new case in the last seven days while 48 districts have not reported a fresh case in the last 14 days, he said.

Besides, 33 districts have not reported a fresh case in the last 21 days and 18 districts have not reported any new case in the last 28 days, Mr Vardhan said.

On April 15, the health ministry had declared 170 districts COVID-19 hotspots and 207 districts non-hotspots.

The Minister today visited AIIMS trauma centre and took stock of their preparedness to overcome COVID-19. Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre of AIIMS  is functioning as a dedicated COVID-19 hospital consisting of a 250-bed isolation ward.

He interacted with few COVID-19 affected patients and enquired about their well being. He also sought their feedback about the facilities available in AIIMS, so that necessary improvements can be made.

Total Cases In India Rise Further:

The number of COVID-19 cases in the country has climbed to 26,917 while the death toll rose to 826.

Health Ministry data said that the number of active COVID-19 cases stood at 20,177. As many as 5,913 people have been cured or discharged and one had migrated.

Maharashtra has the highest number of 7,628 cases followed by Gujarat 3,071 and Delhi with 2,625 cases.

The highest number of 323 people have lost lives in Maharashtra. Gujarat has reported 133 deaths, Madhya Pradesh 99 and Delhi 54 deaths.

from League of India