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Mucormycosis found more in men, people with diabetes: studySubscriber Only
May 22, 2021 01:24 IST
The study titled ‘Mucormycosis in COVID-19: A systematic review of cases reported worldwide and in India’, analysed 101 cases of Covid-19 patients contracting mucormycosis, a rare but serious fungal infection.
Sat, May 22, 2021
Maharashtra: District collectors, health dept to monitor supply of mucormycosis injectionSubscriber Only
May 21, 2021 21:57 IST
Rough estimates by government hospitals and a few private hospitals show that Maharashtra has 1,500 mucormycosis patients of which 850 are hospitalised. But this may be an underestimation with several private doctors not reporting patients.
Fri, May 21, 2021
Explained: How Mylab Coviself, the self-testing kit for Covid-19, worksSubscriber Only
May 20, 2021 12:44 IST
Covid-19 self test kits: ICMR has approved India's first Covid-19 self-testing kit. How does it work, and what are the arguments for and against testing yourself? Can the launch be a game-changer in Covid-19 management?
Wed, Jun 02, 2021
Maharashtra: As Covid curve dips, one in five exposed to virus or vaccinatedSubscriber Only
May 19, 2021 03:48 IST
Maharashtra’s population is estimated to be 12 crore, of which 2 crore have been administered the first vaccine dose and 54 lakh have contracted the infection, providing 20 per cent of the population some level of immunity.
Wed, May 19, 2021
Maharashtra: Amravati sees another surge, over 80% Covid cases in rural areasSubscriber Only
May 18, 2021 22:34 IST
In Amravati, rural areas account for 83 per cent of fresh cases as the transmission pattern moves from urban to rural parts. Officials said they are also noting a percentage rise in deaths in younger age groups in Amravati.
Wed, May 19, 2021
Maharashtra: Mental illness patients without IDs can get the jab from tomorrowSubscriber Only
May 18, 2021 09:23 IST
Last week, the state began vaccinating patients who have identification proofs in Thane and Ratnagiri mental hospitals.
Tue, May 18, 2021
No smartphones or tech savvy, Mumbai slums run into vaccine wallSubscriber Only
May 10, 2021 22:20 IST
According to government estimates, over 40 per cent of Mumbai's 1.3 crore population lives in slums. A large section of the slum population either does not have a smartphone or is not adept at handling one.
Tue, May 11, 2021
Mumbai: Engineers, students and many more — volunteers control crowd, distribute food at vaccination centresSubscriber Only
May 09, 2021 00:34 IST
In the crowded NESCO vaccination centre at Goregaon, 24-year-old Siddhi Haidulkar sternly directs people to fall in line and keeps an eye for those jumping the queue. For senior citizens, she carries chairs for them to sit.
Sun, May 09, 2021
Maharashtra: Hingoli records lowest coverage, admn blames it on poor allocation of jabsSubscriber Only
May 08, 2021 05:34 IST
The tiny district has 13.8 lakh people, with 4.14 lakh aged above 45 years. Among them, only 44,909 people have received at least one dose until May 2.
Sat, May 08, 2021
Paediatric task force: Plan to set up clinics for screening, paediatric units in jumbo centresSubscriber Only
May 07, 2021 20:17 IST
CM Uddhav Thackeray last week set up the task force under the chairmanship of Dr Suhas Prabhu in an attempt to brace for the next wave, where experts believe children may be most vulnerable.
Sat, May 08, 2021
‘Sterile’ test swab sticks, made in Ulhasnagar slumSubscriber Only
May 06, 2021 04:12 IST
These plastic sticks, one thicker than the other, with cotton buds at each end, are swab sticks used to collect nasal and throat samples for RT-PCR tests.
Thu, May 06, 2021
Vaccines falling short, Maharashtra Health Minister’s Jalna district got extra dosesSubscriber Only
May 05, 2021 04:30 IST
Home to Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope, Jalna district received 60,000 vaccine doses more than its allotment of 17,000 when fresh supplies of 26.77 lakh doses were received by the state from the Centre on March 31 -- and distributed to all districts.
Wed, May 05, 2021
Maharashtra: Two Covid deaths within 10 days, Nalasopara family counts its lossesSubscriber Only
May 05, 2021 04:25 IST
The family’s hapless situation is a testimony to what a strained healthcare system in Mumbai’s satellite town looks like, forcing people to go to Mumbai for treatment, where they are greeted with struggles of a different kind.
Wed, May 05, 2021
Explained: Behind frequent hospital fires in IndiaSubscriber Only
May 05, 2021 03:48 IST
24 fire incidents in hospitals since August have killed 93, mostly Covid patients. A look at how a high patient load and arrangements for the pandemic have stressed the hospital system, making it vulnerable to fire.
Wed, May 05, 2021
Remdesivir supply: Some districts opt for document scrutiny, others allot based on prescriptionSubscriber Only
May 05, 2021 02:11 IST
Maharashtra has been allocated 8.09 lakh vials for the period from April 21 to May 9, which is over 44,000 vials per day – about half of the state’s requirement of 75,000 vials.
Wed, May 05, 2021
Maharashtra: Vaccination for 45-plus group resumes amid confusionSubscriber Only
May 04, 2021 23:37 IST
Fearing interruption in vaccination again, and with CoWin application unable to slot appointments, citizens -- especially senior citizens -- queued up outside vaccination centres since 6 am on Tuesday.
Tue, May 04, 2021
Day 1: 11,492 people in the 18 to 44 age group get jabs across MaharashtraSubscriber Only
May 02, 2021 06:02 IST
On Saturday evening, several centres opened fresh slots on the CoWin app for Sunday, which were booked within an hour. District officials plan to open more slots for Sunday.
Sun, May 02, 2021
Explained: Buying an oxygen concentrator for your house? What you should knowSubscriber Only
May 01, 2021 13:56 IST
A scarcity of oxygen cylinders has pushed concentrator market at the forefront for home isolated patients and moderate patients in hospitals. But using the correct specification is important.
Sat, May 22, 2021
Maharashtra gets 3 lakh doses from SII, to begin vaccinations from todaySubscriber Only
May 01, 2021 06:36 IST
Earlier in the week, the state government, including Health Minister Rajesh Tope, had ruled out starting the drive on account of shortage of vaccines.
Sat, May 01, 2021
These Covid warriors make the toughest of all calls — to inform the families of those who diedSubscriber Only
April 30, 2021 04:20 IST
There are 12 medical officers at the Dahisar centre, and several more across the six such jumbo centres that cater to around 500-1,000 patients each in Mumbai.
Fri, Apr 30, 2021
Mumbai’s Covid death rate rises even as the number of cases plateauSubscriber Only
April 28, 2021 21:54 IST
Until March first week, the death rate was as low as 0.2 per cent. It gradually rose in a month and touched 0.87 per cent last week. The state death audit committee estimates it might climb up to 1 per cent by the end of this week.
Wed, Apr 28, 2021
Maharashtra: Plans to import oxygen concentrators, PSA plants, tankers, LMO, remdesivirSubscriber Only
April 28, 2021 01:13 IST
On Tuesday, Maharashtra recorded 895 deaths, which is the highest ever for the state in a single day.
Wed, Apr 28, 2021
Smaller private laboratories feel pinch as Maharashtra again caps Covid testing ratesSubscriber Only
April 27, 2021 21:15 IST
In parts of interior Maharashtra, many private labs continue to charge higher rates, claiming that it is necessary for them to survive.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Maharashtra, Assam unlikely to give 18+ the jab from May 1Subscriber Only
April 27, 2021 03:14 IST
Five other states — Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Punjab and Kerala — had on Sunday said they would postpone this next phase of the vaccination for the same reason.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021
Cloud over timely start of May 1 Covid vaccination drive in MumbaiSubscriber Only
April 27, 2021 01:35 IST
Officials, however, worry about the biggest constraint – doubling the number of healthcare workers for vaccination. The healthcare system in Mumbai is already strained with over 72,000 active Covid-19 cases.
Tue, Apr 27, 2021Journalism of Courage
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