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Trying our best to not leave out a single child orphaned by Covid: Maharashtra minister Yashomati ThakurSubscriber Only
July 11, 2021 19:10 IST
Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Yashomati Thakur tells The Indian Express about the state government’s plans for children who lost their parents to the Covid-19 pandemic, the challenges in the process and the long-term solutions.
Sun, Jul 11, 2021
As vaccinations, surgeries increase, Mumbai faces acute blood shortageSubscriber Only
July 11, 2021 01:15 IST
Dr Arun Thorat, in-charge of the State Blood Transfusion Council, said 22,000 units are in stock across Maharashtra — half of usual count of 40,000-50,000 units.
Sun, Jul 11, 2021
Maharashtra: 3 tribal districts account for one-fourth of severely underweight childrenSubscriber Only
July 11, 2021 00:23 IST
Of the 83,909 children found severely underweight, Nandurbar, Gadchiroli and Palghar accounted for 24.7 per cent of the cases.
Sun, Jul 11, 2021
Maharashtra: With 1,283 fatalities, state touched peak in Covid fatalities on April 26Subscriber Only
July 10, 2021 00:51 IST
With the reconciliation of numbers, Maharashtra has recorded 1.25 lakh Covid-19 deaths until July 9. The state accounts for over 30 per cent of India’s Covid-19 fatalities.
Sat, Jul 10, 2021
Maharashtra first state to administer over 3.5 crore vaccine dosesSubscriber Only
July 08, 2021 12:27 IST
Following Maharashtra closely is Uttar Pradesh with 3.52 crore jabs.
Thu, Jul 08, 2021
Maharashtra government set to double storage capacity of medical oxygenSubscriber Only
July 08, 2021 02:37 IST
On Wednesday, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray held a review meeting to discuss existing storage capacity and how hospitals are faring.
Thu, Jul 08, 2021
Mumbai tops in vaccinating 18-44 group, Kolhapur in 45+Subscriber Only
July 07, 2021 02:57 IST
In June, the Maharashtra government had received 59 lakh doses, of which 49.8 lakh were Covishield and over nine lakh Covaxin.
Wed, Jul 07, 2021
Poshan card to ensure uninterrupted nutrition to pregnant women, children during migrationSubscriber Only
July 06, 2021 00:04 IST
Maharashtra's Women and Child Development (WCD) minister Yashomati Thakur said two cards, green and pink, have been introduced specifically for migrants to map their movement and continue with their nutrition.
Tue, Jul 06, 2021
560 child marriages stalled since pandemic began, FIR in 58 casesSubscriber Only
July 05, 2021 02:10 IST
Maharashtra’s intervention rose sharply in 2021 and 2020, when 200 and 360 cases were reported, respectively against 2019 and 2018, when 116 and 110 cases were noted.
Mon, Jul 05, 2021
Mumbai jab scamSubscriber Only
July 05, 2021 02:06 IST
A single common trait linked those behind the vaccination fraud and helped them win the trust of the unsuspecting victims: their ordinariness.
Mon, Jul 05, 2021
Bogus vaccine drives: BMC seals Shivam hospital, license revoked permanentlySubscriber Only
July 03, 2021 01:07 IST
The hospital used to treat Covid-19 patients and was also an authorised vaccination centre till April.
Sat, Jul 03, 2021
‘Third wave peak likely to hover between what we saw in first and second waves’Subscriber Only
July 02, 2021 21:58 IST
Brinhanmumbai Municipal Corporation's Additional Municipal commissioner Suresh Kakani says that genome sequencing in Mumbai will start next week.
Sat, Jul 03, 2021
Behind Mumbai fake vaccine scam: a medical association clerk, a hospital picked as centreSubscriber Only
July 02, 2021 01:47 IST
The employees of Bank of Baroda are believed to have been among the first victims of Singh and his accomplices, who are alleged to have held at least nine drives with fake vaccines across Mumbai.
Fri, Jul 02, 2021
Mumbai: Shortage of doses hits vaccination, govt-run centres to stay shut on ThursdaySubscriber Only
July 01, 2021 03:17 IST
In M West ward, covering Chembur, only two vaccination centres were functional on Wednesday. Medical officer Dr Bhupendra Patil said they initially expected a fresh stock by Tuesday but have been asked to wait until Thursday.
Thu, Jul 01, 2021
Sero survey of 2k Mumbai kids finds 51% exposedSubscriber Only
June 29, 2021 03:42 IST
Kasturba Hospital and Nair Hospital in Mumbai collected samples from the 2,176 children, who were medically examined for other illnesses in public and private laboratories.
Tue, Jun 29, 2021
Two jabs protect, shows survey of Covid-hit in MumbaiSubscriber Only
June 28, 2021 04:18 IST
Of the 2.9 lakh Covid patients in Mumbai, who were surveyed from January 1 to June 17, just 26 reported being infected after receiving the second vaccine dose and 10,500 after the first dose.
Mon, Jun 28, 2021
80-year-old dies in Ratnagiri, first Delta plus deathSubscriber Only
June 26, 2021 04:38 IST
While the 80-year-old woman died on June 13, officials in Ratnagiri said they received an official communication on June 20 that she was infected with the Delta plus variant.
Sat, Jun 26, 2021
Centre’s info to states: In under 2 months, private hospitals got 2 crore Covishield jabs, 1.08 crore still leftSubscriber Only
June 24, 2021 03:44 IST
Together, these hospitals purchased 1.97 crore doses of Covishield from May 1 to June 22 under the open market policy, which allows them to purchase up to 25 per cent of total vaccine supply available in the country.
Thu, Jun 24, 2021
With 2.86 crore doses, Maharashtra tops vaccination chartsSubscriber Only
June 23, 2021 00:11 IST
Maharashtra has administered 2.86 crore doses so far, highest across India followed closely by Uttar Pradesh at 2.63 crore.
Wed, Jun 23, 2021
21 cases of Delta plus variant detected in Maharashtra: Health minister Rajesh TopeSubscriber Only
June 22, 2021 01:18 IST
While there is no cause of concern, experts said, the variant has to be watched out for if it is spreading among the people.
Tue, Jun 22, 2021Mumbai: Two specialised hospitals for Thane district on the cardsSubscriber Only
June 21, 2021 01:07 IST
The cancer hospital will have eight radiotherapy units to boost limited radiation oncology facilities in India and start a daycare for chemotherapy patients. A residential campus for staff will be created as well.
Mon, Jun 21, 2021
Maharashtra reports Delta-plus variant, one district has higher casesSubscriber Only
June 20, 2021 04:05 IST
The Delta-plus, formed by mutation in the Delta (B.1.617.2) variant, is currently a “variant of interest”, and hasn’t been classified as a “variant of concern” yet.
Sun, Jun 20, 2021
No clarity on private vaccine procurement, Maharashtra awaits Centre’s guidelinesSubscriber Only
June 18, 2021 21:43 IST
In absence of clear guidelines, private players have said they will continue to place direct orders with manufacturers to procure doses after June 21. Between June 7 and 21, the central government has stopped vaccine supply to all states and the private sector.
Fri, Jun 18, 2021
Mumbai Hospital employee behind Kandivali society vaccination scam, BMC orders probeSubscriber Only
June 17, 2021 00:34 IST
On Wednesday, BMC issued a notice to Hiranandani Heritage society to provide details of vaccination, the MoU signed with the hospital and registration form sent to the BMC before the drive. Additional municipal commissioner Suresh Kakani has ordered a probe.
Thu, Jun 17, 2021
State to review if people in 18-44 age group can be vaccinated at govt centresSubscriber Only
June 16, 2021 03:59 IST
Since May 1, 24.98 lakh people in the 18-44 age group have received their first dose in Maharashtra, 1.92 lakh have got the second dose. Except for the few thousand doses that government centres administered in early May, most have paid for their jabs in the private sector.
Wed, Jun 16, 2021
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