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Serum cuts rate for states; signals delays in deliverySubscriber Only

April 29, 2021 01:51 IST

On Wednesday, SII CEO Adar Poonawalla announced that he had cut the price of Covishield for states from Rs 400 to Rs 300 per dose.

For patients from tribal districts, 60-140 km journey for oxygen-equipped bed, critical care in SuratSubscriber Only

April 28, 2021 22:27 IST

Till Tuesday evening, the Covid hospital at NCH had 606 patients on oxygen support, 339 on BiPAP, 24 on ventilator. In SMIMER hospital, 188 patients were on oxygen support, 147 on BiPAP and 24 on ventilator. In NCH, of the total 1,518 beds, 1120 beds are occupied, while in SMIMER hospital 517 of the 941 beds are occupied.

Only Gurgaon hospitals can access district’s oxygen filling stations, orders MCGSubscriber Only

April 28, 2021 19:25 IST

Three hospitals in the city — Mayom Hospital, Kathuria Hospital and Pushpanjali Hospital — on Wednesday complained of persisting oxygen shortage, with two of them appealing to the administration for help, claiming to have only a few minutes of supply left.

‘Indian strain’ of coronavirus found in 17 countries: WHO

April 28, 2021 17:50 IST

The B.1.617 variant of SARS-CoV2 or the 'Indian strain', feared to be contributing to a surge in coronavirus cases in India, has been designated as the Variants of Interest (VOI) by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

HC asks Delhi govt, jail authority to monitor COVID-19 treatment of ex-RJD MP Shahabuddin

April 28, 2021 16:51 IST

According to the petition, Shahabuddin was lodged in a cell, in the high risk ward of Tihar Jail, which he was sharing with another inmate.

Full COVID-19 lockdown adds to financial strain in Turkey

April 28, 2021 02:33 IST

President Erdogan announced Monday that a “full lockdown” would begin Thursday and last until May 17. Residents will be required to stay home except for grocery shopping and other essential needs, while intercity travel only will be allowed with permission.

Serious fungal infection seen in some Covid patients with co-morbidities: ExpertSubscriber Only

April 28, 2021 01:40 IST

Caused by a fungus called Mucorales, which is usually not known to affect humans, it is causing severe damage to patients during both treatment and after recovery, often necessitating urgent surgery to remove affected parts above the neck, according to experts.

Priyanka Gandhi writes to Yogi Adityanath, suggests measures to control Covid-19 pandemic

April 27, 2021 18:27 IST

Priyanka, in her letter to the CM, suggested 10 measures to fight the Covid-19 pandemic saying, "If you don't employ the entire resources of the government with determination in this hour of crisis, the future generations will never forgive you".

Amit Shah inaugurates oxygen plant in Gandhinagar, says 11 more plants to come upSubscriber Only

April 24, 2021 22:07 IST

Inaugurating the 280-litre per minute capacity oxygen plant at a government ayurvedic college in Gandhinagar’s Kolavada village, Shah said industrialised Gujarat was better placed in oxygen production.

More hospitals in Gurgaon raise oxygen SOS: ‘Losing battle if we don’t get urgent supply’Subscriber Only

April 24, 2021 19:23 IST

Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner of Gurgaon, Yash Garg, denied that there was any shortage of oxygen in the district, and blamed the problem on the “tanker turnaround time”.

Govt waives basic customs duty, health cess on import of oxygen, related equipment

April 24, 2021 18:48 IST

At a high-level meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a decision was also taken to exempt basic customs duty on the import of COVID vaccines with immediate effect for three months, a government statement said.

UK variant behind current COVID-19 surge in Delhi: NCDC chief

April 24, 2021 01:12 IST

According to the NCDC, 415 cases of the UK strain of coronavirus were found in genomes sequenced in Delhi, followed by 23 cases of the South African strain.

Defence ministry to airlift 23 oxygen generation plants from Germany amid acute shortage

April 23, 2021 19:26 IST

The decision by the ministry came four days after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced granting emergency financial powers to the three services and other defence agencies to make necessary procurement to enhance medical infrastructure in view of the pandemic.

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PM Modi holds review meet with CMs, says railway, Air Force deployed to reduce transportation time for oxygen tankers

April 23, 2021 17:15 IST

PM Modi urged states to work in unity and coordinate with one another to fulfil medical requirements, asserting that "if we work as one nation, there will not be any scarcity of resources".

UAE bans travel from India amid worsening Covid situation: reports

April 22, 2021 20:43 IST

The UAE is the latest country to impose a travel ban on passengers from India after it recorded the world's highest daily tally of 314,835 new COVID-19 infections on Thursday.

Registration for Covid vaccination on CoWIN for those above 18 to begin from April 28

April 22, 2021 17:24 IST

From May 1, the present system of private Covid-19 vaccination centres receiving doses from the government and charging up to Rs 250 per dose will cease to exist and private hospitals will procure directly from vaccine manufacturers.

Australia to reduce flights from India among other high-risk COVID-19 countries

April 22, 2021 16:45 IST

While the list of high-risk countries was still being finalised, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the announcement was made keeping in view India's worsening second wave of the coronavirus.

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Maharashtra allocated only 50% of daily Remdesivir requirement: state health minister

April 22, 2021 16:25 IST

Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope and state Food and Drug Administration minister Rajendra Shingane few days ago had assured that the supply of Remdesivir will increase from April 21.

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Sitaram Yechury’s son dies of Covid-19 at Gurgaon hospitalSubscriber Only

April 23, 2021 02:32 IST

Leaders across party lines, including the Prime Minister as well as the President of India, put out messages on social media to express condolences after hearing of Ashish’s death.

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Covid deaths: Karnataka govt allows cremation, burial of dead bodies at pvt lands, farmhouses

April 22, 2021 09:42 IST

At least 13,762 people have died due to Covid-19 in the state since March 8 last year, when India's first casualty linked to the pandemic was recorded from Kalaburagi in the state.

Opposition terms Covishield pricing ‘discriminatory’, calls for one nation, one price for Covid vaccines

April 21, 2021 22:32 IST

Following the criticism, SII CEO Adar Poonawalla later clarified that it is not a different price. "All government prices will be Rs 400 henceforth for new contracts," he said.

Karnataka CM requests Centre to provide 1,500 metric tonnes of oxygen daily amid Covid surge

April 21, 2021 22:10 IST

Meanwhile, amid the crisis, JSW Steel has agreed to supply 400 metric tonnes of liquefied oxygen daily to Karnataka to treat Covid-19 patients.

Char Dham board decides to not livestream ceremonies held inside shrines

High Court asks Uttarakhand govt to issue guidelines for Chardham yatra amid Covid

April 21, 2021 16:27 IST

The yatra is slated to start from May 14.

Active Covid cases in Gurgaon cross 14,000, district faces shortage of bedsSubscriber Only

April 20, 2021 20:14 IST

Four Covid related fatalities were also recorded in the district on Tuesday, bringing the total count of Covid related deaths recorded this week so far to nine – five fatalities were recorded on Monday, the district’s highest number of fatalities in a single day this year.

In Gurgaon, just one ventilator, four ICU beds vacant for Covid-19 patientsSubscriber Only

April 20, 2021 19:04 IST

According to officials from the district administration, the government has tied up with three facilities to increase the number of beds available to Covid patients -- SGT Medical College in Chandu Budhera, Medeor hospital in Manesar, and World College of Medical Sciences Research and Hospital in Jhajjar.