According to the Union Health Ministry India reported 2,228 new Covid cases and 10 deaths in past 24 hours. Around 3044 people recovered during this period and now the active cases reached at 19,637.
The daily positivity rate increased at 0.47 per cent. The number of cases and death were less as compared to previous day.
Drug major Cipla has launched a COVID-19 RT PCR test kit in the country in partnership with diagnostics firm Genes2Me on Tuesday. With the launch of the “RT-Direct Multiplex COVID-19 RT PCR” test kit, the Mumbai-based pharmaceutical firm decided to expand their diagnostics offerings.
Shanghai extends lockdown despite decline in Covid cases
Shanghai authorities re-imposed antivirus restrictions despite a drop in COVID cases. According to notices issued in some districts, residents have been ordered to stay home, and are not allowed to receive non-essential supplies as part of a “break period” coming at least after Wednesday.