Nationwide lockdown had helped prevent up to 29 lakh coronavirus cases and 78,000 deaths in India, said Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan. "The nationwide lockdown, a bold decision by the government, is testimony to the fact that India collectively stood up to manage Covid-19. It has been estimated that this decision prevented 14-29 lakh cases and 37,000 to 78,000 deaths," Vardhan said.
‘In India, the four months of lockdown help create additional health infrastructure, strengthen human resources, and produce critical elements like PPE, masks, and ventilators.
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COVID-19 Statistics in India - In the last 24 hours, India recorded a spike of 92,071 corona cases and 1,136 deaths.
- Tally crossed the 4.8 million mark with a total of 48,46,427 cases.
- 9,86,595 are active cases.
- 37,80,107 patients were cured and discharged.
- 79,722 persons lost the battle.
- 77,512 patients were discharged.
- 92% of COVID-19 cases reported mild symptoms.
Source-Medindia