Infections

‘Madras Eye’ infections rapidly increase in Tamil Nadu

22 Nov 2022

Conjunctivitis, a highly contagious eye condition often known as "Madras Eye," is on the rise, with 4,000–4,500 new cases reported every day in Tamil Nadu, the state's health department has warned. M. Subramanian, the state's minister of health, has asked those who are infected to keep to themselves. "Since the...

With 2,141 infections in 24 hours, India sees a marginal increase in Covid cases

20 Oct 2022

According to government data updated on Thursday, India saw a single-day increase of 2,141 coronavirus infections, bringing the total number of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,36,517, while active cases decreased to 25,510. The death toll has risen to 5,28,943 with 20 fatalities, including 13 deaths reconciled by Kerala, according to data...

With 6,395 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, India’s total tally reaches to 44,478,636

08 Sep 2022

India on Thursday was recorded with 6,395 fresh infections of COVID-19. The cases were slightly higher as compared to the day before, i.e., on Wednesday, the total number of cases that came was 5,379. India’s total tally of people infected with COVID-19 is 44,478,636 now. As per the data received...