India has reported 773 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours with the total number of coronavirus positive patients in the country climbing to 5,194. Till date 402 people have been discharged and 32 people died yesterday, the health ministry said on Wednesday.
“With the number of Covid-19 cases rising in the country, our response and preparedness is intensifying accordingly. 773 cases of infection and 32 deaths due to Covid-19 has been reported since Tuesday, Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary, Health Ministry said at a news briefing.
“Till date, we have done 1,21,271 tests to ascertain whether patients are Covid-19 positive,” R Gangakhedkar, scientist, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said.
Responding to queries about medical aid, the health ministry official said, “We are ensuring that not only today even in future there will not be any lack of HCQ (Hydroxychloroquine) as and when needed.”
