COVID-19 UPDATES AS ON 27.3.2021

 

 

 

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

With 80% of Daily New Cases, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh continue to exhibit a spike

India is second globally with total vaccination coverage more than 5.8 cr

Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarathave crossed total of 5 million doses administered

Posted On: 27 MAR 2021 11:19AM by PIB Delhi

 

Six States, Maharashtra, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Gujaratand Madhya Pradesh continue to report a surge in the COVID daily new cases. 79.57% of the new cases are reported from these 6 states.

62,258 new cases were registered in the last 24 hours.

Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at 36,902. It is followed by Punjabwith 3,122 while Chhattisgarh reported 2,665 new cases. 

Ten states, as outlined under, are displaying an upward trajectory in daily new cases. 

India’s total Active Caseload has reached 4,52,647 today. The present active caseload now stands at 3.8% of India’s total Positive Cases. A net incline of 31,581 cases recorded from the total active caseload in the last 24 hours.

Maharashtra, Kerala and Punjabcumulatively account for 73% of the total active cases in the country.

On the other hand, the total vaccination coverage in Indiahas crossed5.8-crore.

More than 5.81 cr (5,81,09,773) vaccine doses have been administered through 9,45,168 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. These include 80,96,687 HCWs (1st dose), 51,44,011 HCWs (2nd dose), 87,52,566 FLWs (1^st dose) and 35,39,144 FLWs (2^nd Dose), 61,72,032 beneficiaries aged more than 45 years with specific co-morbidities (1^st Dose) and 2,64,05,333 beneficiaries aged more than 60 years.

 

HCWs		FLWs		45 to <60 years with Co-morbidities	Over 60 years
1st Dose	2nd Dose	1st Dose	2nd Dose	1st Dose	1st Dose
80,96,687	51,44,011	87,52,566	35,39,144	61,72,032	2,64,05,333

 

Total = 5,81,09,773

 

India stands second in the world in terms of the number of vaccine doses administered (as on 25^th March, 2021). 

The graph below gives a comparison of the pace of vaccination drive in Indiaand other countries 

Eight States account for 60% of the cumulative vaccine doses given so far in India. Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarathave crossed the benchmark of 5 million vaccinations. 

As on Day-70 of the vaccination drive (26^th March, 2021), total 26,05,333 vaccine doses were given. Out of which, 24,25,146 beneficiaries were vaccinated across 43,281 sessions for 1^st dose and 1,80,187 HCWs and FLWs received 2^nd dose of vaccine.

 

Date:26th March,2021
HCWs		FLWs		45to<60yearswithCo-morbidities	Over 60 years	Total Achievement
1stDose	2ndDose	1stDose	2nd Dose	1stDose	1stDose	1stDose	2ndDose
62,140	39,613	1,52,585	1,40,574	5,72,260	16,38,161	24,25,146	1,80,187

 

The average daily doses being administered show a steady increase.

India’s cumulative recoveries stand at 1,12,95,023 today. The national Recovery Rate is 94.84%.

30,386 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.

Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 17,019 newly recovered cases.

291 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.

Five States account for 75.6%of the new deaths. Maharashtrasaw the maximum casualties (112). Punjabfollows with 59 daily deaths. 

Fourteen States/UTs have not reported any COVID19 deaths in the last 24 hours. These are Assam, Odisha, Puducherry, Ladakh (UT), D&D & D&N, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Tripura,Sikkim, Meghalaya, Mizoram, A&N Islands, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh.

 

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Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Union Health Secretary chairs High Level meet with 12 States and UTs reporting Surge in Cases

States/UTs advised to focus on stringent containment and public health measures in 46 high burden districts

Increased testing and vaccination, effective tracing, prompt isolation, efficient clinical treatment, and adherence to COVID Appropriate Behaviour pivot of Five-Fold containment Strategy

Posted On: 27 MAR 2021 4:20PM by PIB Delhi

 

Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary chaired a high-level review meeting today with Addl. Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries and Secretaries (H&FW) of 12 States and Municipal Commissioners and District Collectors of 46 districts that are the most affected by rising cases and rising mortality because of COVID-19. These States are Maharashtra, Gujarat, Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Punjab and Bihar. Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog was also present during the review meeting.

Through a detailed presentation, the States were informed that the country has seen the sharpest rise in weekly COVID cases and fatalities since May 2020 (7.7% and 5.1% respectively). The focus was on 46 districts that have contributed 71% of the cases and 69% of the deaths this month. Of total 36 districts in Maharashtra, 25 are most affected that account for 59.8% of the cases reported in the country during the past one week.

A granular analysis of affected districts in these States and UTs along with some key statistics was presented. Almost 90% of the COVID-19 deaths continue to be in the category of those aged above 45 yrs. Findings of studies were highlighted which depicted that while 90% people are aware, only 44% actually wear face masks. One infected person could spread COVID-19 to an average of 406 other individuals in a 30 day window without restrictions which could be reduced to just 15 by decreasing physical exposure to 50% and to a further 2.5 (average) by decreasing physical exposure to 75%. It was also highlighted that the concept of ‘second wave’ reflected more the laxity among everyone regarding COVID Appropriate Behaviour and COVID containment and management strategy at the ground level. Hence stringent action including effective containment and contact tracing for at least 14 successive days in the 46 districts was strongly recommended for breaking the chain of transmission and not frittering away the gains of collaborative efforts of last year.

A five-fold strategy was laid out for adoption by the States and UTs for effective containment and management of the COVID pandemic:

1.       Exponential Increase in Testing

The States were strongly advised for a significant increase of testing in all districts in line with their Positivity Rate, with increased share of RT PCR tests,to a ratio ofmore than 70% of total. Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) to be mostly deployed as a screening tool in flushing out cluster cases from densely populated areas.

2.       Effective Isolation and Contact Tracing of those infected

Testing leading to detection of positive cases is to be followed with prompt tracing of the close contacted and swift isolation. It was advised that an average of 30 close contacts are to be traced, tested and isolated in the first 72 hours. Health Secretary highlighted the need for effective and strict means to be employed for effective containment, with focus on micro-containment zone approach.

3.       Re-invigoration of Public and Private Healthcare resources

It was re-emphasised to strengthen public and private hospital infrastructure and reenergise the Healthcare workers for removal of complacency and fatigue. Targeted approach to reduce mortality rate and number of deaths to be implemented. In this regard, states to strictly follow the Standard National Treatment Protocol for effective clinical management of the severe cases in ICUs. In this regard, it was pointed out that Punjaband Chhattisgarh despite being smaller in population size than Karnataka and Kerala, are reporting higher fatalities.

4.       Ensuring of COVID Appropriate Behaviour (CAB)

Renewed attention to be paid to ensuring of  ‘COVID appropriate behaviour’ in crowded place like markets, inter-state bus stands, schools, colleges, railway stations etc. Promotion COVID- appropriate behaviour through sensitization and public awareness campaigns with active participation of local community leaders, religious heads of the community and other influencers.

States also advised enforcement of CAB through penal measures like heavy fines which sends a strong exemplary message among the people. Muted celebrations of festivals like Holi, Shab-e-baraat and Easter with emphasis on keeping the celebrations inside the confines of the house stressed.States were informed that 70% of the cases can be controlled by adherence to CAB alone.

 

5.       Targeted approach to Vaccination in districts reporting large numbers

States asked to focus on universalization of vaccination in the specifiedpriority population age groups as an aid to containment strategy in districts where maximum cases are being reported. It was reiterated that there is no shortage of vaccines. States to optimally utilise all vaccination capacities within the public and private sectors in all districts, and make full use of the available vaccine stocks without keeping a buffer stock in anticipation of a shortage. The four GMSD depots at Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata and Karnal have the requisite buffer stocks and all requirements of States, based on their daily consumption and available stocks, are being met.

States were also asked to make advance planning of logistics and infrastructure management for 1-1.5 months as any unchecked spread of infection among the community may overwhelm the local administration. Re-appropriation of unused vaccine stocks in a district to focus on the high burden districts was also suggested.

                                                                                                                                        

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