Will the Minister of HEALTH AND FAMILY WELFARE be pleased to state:
(a) whether the Government is aware of the impact of the Covid-19 infection on India in comparison with other major countries, like USA, Russia, EU and Brazil;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any assessment of World Health Organization has been received by the Government in this regard, if so, the details thereof; and
(d) the details of assessment made by the Government regarding the end of Covid-19 pandemic?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND
FAMILY WELFARE
(SHRI ASHWINI KUMAR CHOUBEY)
(a) & (b): Government of India has been analysing the data on progression of disease in other major countries. As of now, India has performed fairly well as compared to global situation and major countries like USA, Russia, Brazil and the European Union. India has the lowest key performance indicators such as cases and deaths per million population and case fatality rates. Details are given in Annexure.
(c): World Health Organization provides on its website weekly epidemiological report on global, regional and country-wise situation of COVID-19 and key parameters like weekly, cumulative cases, newly reported deaths by region and by country. It also provides global and regional trends.
(d): The pandemic is declared by Director General, World Health Organization (WHO). The end of COVID-19 pandemic will also be declared by Director General, WHO based on global situation and recommendation of the Emergency Committee under International Health Regulations.