Telangana HC lauds state govt for effective Covid-19 measures
4 years, 9 months ago

Telangana HC lauds state govt for effective Covid-19 measures

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Thursday lauded the steps taken by the state government in tackling Covid-19, such as helping the poor during the lockdown, protecting doctors and announcing incentives for frontline workers. Dealing with five PILs on Thursday, the division bench comprising Chief Justice Raghavendra Singh Chauhan and Justice T. Amarnath Goud, observed: “The Telangana government is doing its best to curb the further spread of Covid-19 cases… they are trying their level best to ensure that coronavirus does not spread further.” The High Court had converted letters addressed to it by various advocates into PILs. On Thursday, after it went through the interim report submitted by the state government explaining the steps initiated by it, the bench opined that the government was on the right track to curtail the disease. When an advocate asked for all doctors and medical staff to be provided with N-95 masks, Justice Chauhan observed, “The Telangana state government is not sitting with its hands folded; rather it is fighting the Covid-19 menace 24 hours a day.

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Start Wearing Masks, Says Health Minister
1 year ago

Start Wearing Masks, Says Health Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Health minister Damodar Rajanarasimha on Wednesday urged the public to start wearing masks in public places and follow social distance protocols, while chairing a review on Covid-19 control in the state in the wake of the emergence of the JN.1 variant. The minister said that people experiencing Covid-like symptoms must visit a doctor, get advice and get themselves tested …

Telangana maintains vigil with five active COVID-19 cases
1 year ago

Telangana maintains vigil with five active COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

Concerns have arisen among the public across the country following the report of four COVID-19-related deaths in Kerala on December 17, highlighting worries about a potential surge in cases. In contrast, Telangana has currently recorded five active COVID-19 cases as of Monday, with no reported deaths. The sole death reported nationally on Monday was from Kerala, with the State having …

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka
1 year ago

COVID-19 scare: Masks mandatory for seniors, people with comorbidities and those with COVID-19 like symptoms in Karnataka

The Hindu  

In the wake of COVID-19 scare in Kerala following the detection of a sub-variant, the Karnataka government has made wearing of masks mandatory in public places for people above 60 years, those with comorbidities like heart and kidney disease, and those with COVID-19 like symptoms of cold and cough, as a precautionary measure to combat the infection. Minister for Health …

Karnataka health minister advises senior citizens to wear masks, amid Covid surge in Kerala
1 year ago

Karnataka health minister advises senior citizens to wear masks, amid Covid surge in Kerala

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao suggested the senior citizens of the state with co-morbidities to wear masks as the number of Covid cases see a rise in neighboring Kerala. Karnataka health min advices senior citizens to wear masks, amid Covid surge Speaking at Kodagu, the health minister said, “We will issue a detailed advisory soon and discussed regarding the …

Karnataka's mask advisory for seniors as Covid cases rise in neighbouring Kerala
1 year ago

Karnataka's mask advisory for seniors as Covid cases rise in neighbouring Kerala

India Today  

Karnataka’s Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao on Monday advised senior citizens and those with comorbidities to wear masks. Those who are over 60 years of age and those who have heart problems, and have comorbidities must wear masks.” “We have asked government hospitals to be prepared. India's Covid active caseload reaches over 1,800 India's Covid-19 active …

No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department
1 year, 6 months ago

No more covid-19 updates by Telangana health department

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state health department has stopped issuing the daily Covid-19 bulletin for over three weeks now, following a May 5 declaration by the World Health Organisation that Covid-19 was not more a global health emergency. The last bulletin was on May 19, when there were 24 active cases, 13 recovered cases and a recovery rate of 99.5 per cent, …

Wear Masks, Maintain Social Distance: JNU Issues COVID-19 Advisory
1 year, 8 months ago

Wear Masks, Maintain Social Distance: JNU Issues COVID-19 Advisory

News 18  

Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases, Jawaharlal Nehru University has released a set of guidelines considering the safety and well-being of the students, staff, and campus residents. “In view of the surge in cases of Covid-19, and keeping in mind well being and safety of students/staff and campus residents, all stakeholders of the university are hereby requested to strictly adhere …

Andhra Pradesh: We better mask up as COVID-19 cases rise
1 year, 9 months ago

Andhra Pradesh: We better mask up as COVID-19 cases rise

The Hindu  

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Covid 19 scare: India logs 5,357 fresh Covid cases; active tally at 32,814
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid 19 scare: India logs 5,357 fresh Covid cases; active tally at 32,814

India TV News  

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Mask mandatory in this Maharashtra district amid spike in Covid cases
1 year, 9 months ago

Mask mandatory in this Maharashtra district amid spike in Covid cases

Live Mint  

Amid spike in COVID-19 and influenza cases in Maharashtra, the Satara district administration has made wearing of mask compulsory for employees and officials working in government and semi-government offices, colleges, and banks, news agency PTI reported. The collector also appealed to residents in the district to use masks and maintain social distancing, and hand hygiene in crowded places such as …

Covid Status Check: Masks Are Back, States on High Alert; UP, Kerala Mull New Strategies
1 year, 9 months ago

Covid Status Check: Masks Are Back, States on High Alert; UP, Kerala Mull New Strategies

News 18  

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Telangana runs out of covid-19 vaccines
1 year, 9 months ago

Telangana runs out of covid-19 vaccines

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: In a shocker amidst the increasing number of Covid-19 cases, the state has run out of the Covid vaccines, according to the health department bulletin on Friday. The covid status bulletin released by the office of the Director of Public Health said the vaccine stock availability for Covishield and Covaxin at both the cold chain point and district vaccine …

Health minister Harish urges Centre to issue Covid-19 protocol
2 years ago

Health minister Harish urges Centre to issue Covid-19 protocol

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Health minister T. Harish Rao held a review meeting with officials and asked them to ensure that there was no shortage of oxygen supply. Commenting on the national average of giving booster doses, Rao said that Telangana averages 48 per cent while the national average is at 23 per cent. In the context of increasing cases of Omicron sub-variant …

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns
2 years ago

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns

The Hindu  

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DC Edit | Don’t give up masks altogether
2 years, 1 month ago

DC Edit | Don’t give up masks altogether

Deccan Chronicle  

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COVID ALERT! Wearing of masks mandatory in Chennai, Rs 500 fine on violation
2 years, 6 months ago

COVID ALERT! Wearing of masks mandatory in Chennai, Rs 500 fine on violation

India TV News  

In order to tackle the rising number of Covid cases in Tamil Nadu and Chennai in particular, wearing masks have been made mandatory by the Greater Chennai Corporation. Meanwhile, India added 13,086 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,35,31,650, while the active cases increased to 1,14,475, the Union Health Ministry data stated on Tuesday. The …

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases
2 years, 6 months ago

Karnataka Issues Fresh Covid-19 Guidelines For Apartments, Offices After Spike In Cases

ABP News  

New Delhi: Karnataka government on Tuesday issued fresh Covid-19 guidelines for educational institutions, offices and apartments as the state sees a rise in cases. Hence the Technical Advisoty Committee, which is appointed by the state government recommended the health department issue fresh SOPs to contain the Covid-19 cases. In the guidelines, the health department stated that in an apartment if …

Covid cases surge, mask rule back in TS
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid cases surge, mask rule back in TS

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: With a sudden surge in daily Covid-19 cases, with most of them being reported from in and around the city, the Telangana health department reimposed the face mask and physical distancing rules. The number of active Covid cases – the number of patients identified as suffering from Covid — that stood at 811 on June 9, rose to 2,375 …

Mask in public places now a must says Maharashtra government amid rise in Covid cases
2 years, 7 months ago

Mask in public places now a must says Maharashtra government amid rise in Covid cases

India Today  

Amid a rise in Covid-19 cases, an order was issued by the state government asking citizens to wear masks in public places except open spaces. The state government expressed concern over the rising number of Covid cases to the district authorities. READ | Centre writes to 5 states to monitor situation as Covid cases rise again Talking to India Today …

Covid-19 task force recommends restoration of mask mandate
2 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 task force recommends restoration of mask mandate

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the state Covid-19 task force has recommended that the state government make masks mandatory mask in crowded and poorly ventilated public places. Following Covid-19 appropriate behaviour will also help in combating other airborne diseases like tuberculosis,” said Dr Kedar Toraskar, critical care specialist and member of the state Covid-19 task force. In Wockhardt …

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike
2 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra govt steps up testing, asks people to wear masks in districts with Covid spike

India Today  

The Covid-19 graph is once again on an upward trajectory in Maharashtra. In light of the rising number of daily infections and the first reported cases of Omicron sub-variants in the past few days, the state health department has issued orders for increased Covid testing. Here’s a look at the Covid-19 count over the last three days: Date Mumbai Maharashtra …

With rising COVID-19 cases in India, come mask mandates: The places that are asking people to cover up
2 years, 8 months ago

With rising COVID-19 cases in India, come mask mandates: The places that are asking people to cover up

Firstpost  

After removing COVID curbs in early April, many states and Union territories have once again reintroduced mask mandates, seeing a rise in cases and the infection rate across the country India over the past few weeks has been seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, leading states to re-impose mask mandates. This means that not wearing mask would not be a …

COVID: Confusion over mask rule in TS
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID: Confusion over mask rule in TS

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The governmental authorities in Telangana appear confused about the mask mandate and its enforcement policy. Public Health director Dr. Srinivas Rao said at a recent media briefing that a Rs 1,000 fine will be imposed on those who failed to wear the mask in public places. But, if somebody is not wearing masks, a fine of Rs 1,000 will …

COVID-19: Over 100 people without face mask penalised in Noida in a day
2 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19: Over 100 people without face mask penalised in Noida in a day

Firstpost  

Noida: Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases, over a hundred people were fined across Noida and Greater Noida for not wearing face masks in public places, police said on Friday. The challans were issued on Thursday to these people during police checks in crowded places such as markets, metro stations and shopping malls in Uttar Pradesh’s Gautam Budd Nagar district, …

Big Cities Lift Covid Curbs, But Doctors Divided Over Mask Mandate, And Can It Prevent Next Wave?
2 years, 9 months ago

Big Cities Lift Covid Curbs, But Doctors Divided Over Mask Mandate, And Can It Prevent Next Wave?

News 18  

Even as Maharashtra and Delhi have made masks optional, the doctor community is divided over the new move, and some believe that masks should still be mandatory despite India seeing a big drop in Covid cases. Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman of Indian Medical Association ’s national Covid task force, said, “It is dangerous if more states make wearing masks optional. …

Congress in Telangana calls for boost in testing, tracing to handle rise in Covid cases
3 years ago

Congress in Telangana calls for boost in testing, tracing to handle rise in Covid cases

India Today  

The Congress party in Telangana has demanded that the state government seriously implement the test, trace, and treatment strategy to control the third wave of the Covid pandemic. The state government should increase the Covid tests so as to identify all the infected persons and provide them treatment,” said Hyderabad city Congress committee minorities department chairman Sameer Waliullah. Congress also …

COVID-19: Use of masks declining in country, warns government
3 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19: Use of masks declining in country, warns government

The Hindu  

The government on Friday warned about the declining compliance to mask usage in the country amid concerns over the Omicron variant of the coronavirus and urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated to prevent surge in cases. Since November 25, the health minister has been conducting daily review meetings on various aspects of preparedness against COVID-19, including the …

TS Lokayukta call to enforce Covid-19 guidelines in view of Omicron threat
3 years, 1 month ago

TS Lokayukta call to enforce Covid-19 guidelines in view of Omicron threat

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Lokayukta in Telangana has directed the health, police and municipal authorities to ensure strict compliance of Covid safety norms on roads and public places, in view of hints that a rise in Covid infections is likely as new variants like Omicron are surfacing. Taking suo motu action after observing that the citizens are not following Covid guidelines and …

With 50,000 beds Andhra Pradesh gets ready to face third COVID-19 wave in August
3 years, 5 months ago

With 50,000 beds Andhra Pradesh gets ready to face third COVID-19 wave in August

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government is getting ready to tackle the third wave of Coronavirus pandemic, which is likely to erupt in the third week of August, by arranging some 50,000 beds and also strengthening all medical and health infrastructure in the state. The health authorities say that as the number of Coronavirus infections and the related deaths are rising …

COVID-19 updates: Third wave to hit India in 6-8 weeks, says AIIMS chief; Telangana ends lockdown, Karnataka eases curbs
3 years, 6 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Third wave to hit India in 6-8 weeks, says AIIMS chief; Telangana ends lockdown, Karnataka eases curbs

Firstpost  

AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria cautioned that the next wave can strike the country in the next six to eight weeks if COVID-appropriate behaviour is not followed The Telangana government on Saturday decided to lift the coronavirus-induced lockdown in the state from Sunday while Karnataka announced further easing of curbs in 16 districts, including Bengaluru, which have shown less than …

Telangana lifts lockdown completely, removes all Covid restrictions | Check details
3 years, 6 months ago

Telangana lifts lockdown completely, removes all Covid restrictions | Check details

India Today  

The Telangana government has decided to lift the Covid-19 lockdown in the state completely from June 19. The state cabinet said that the decision to lift the restrictions completely was taken in view of drop in coronavirus cases along with a significant decline in case positivity rate. The state government has also instructed the education department to prepare instructions and …

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today
3 years, 7 months ago

Will Telangana Lockdown be Extended or Relief in Sight for State? Decision at 2pm Today

News 18  

The Telangana Cabinet will meet on Tuesday at 2pm to take a decision on the extension of Covid-induced lockdown According to the Chief Minister’s Office, the state cabinet is likely to discuss the situation in the state amidst the Corona, medical and health, agriculture operations, the economic situation in the state due to lockdown etc. Telangana on Monday reported 1,933 …

'Polling Officers Infected With Covid-19 During Election Duty Be Treated At Par With Covid Warriors': Telangana High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

'Polling Officers Infected With Covid-19 During Election Duty Be Treated At Par With Covid Warriors': Telangana High Court

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court has observed that polling officers who have been infected with Covid-19 during the recent municipality elections in the State must be treated at par with Covid-warriors. A Division Bench of Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy said that the State must ensure that such polling officers are given adequate medical treatment and all …

Telangana's Covid-19 Task Force Takes Stock of Situation as Lockdown Restrictions Kick in
3 years, 8 months ago

Telangana's Covid-19 Task Force Takes Stock of Situation as Lockdown Restrictions Kick in

News 18  

A Task Force Committee on Corona met in Hyderabad urged the Centre to provide more stocks of vaccination, oxygen supply and Remdesivir injections to Telangana. Chairing the meeting, which favoured for completing the global tenders to get more stocks of injections, KTR said that the Centre should support and supply adequate Remdesivir injections, oxygen, Covaxin and Covishield to meet our …

348,421 fresh Covid-19 cases, 4,205 deaths reported in India in 24 hours
3 years, 8 months ago

348,421 fresh Covid-19 cases, 4,205 deaths reported in India in 24 hours

Hindustan Times  

India reported 348,421 fresh infections of the coronavirus disease and 4,205 deaths due to the virus on Wednesday, according to the Union health ministry dashboard. This means that the Covid-19 recovery rate has increased to 82.75 per cent and the active cases comprise 16.16 per cent of the total infections. Chief minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the …

‘Has the govt. window-dressed COVID-19 death figures?’
3 years, 8 months ago

‘Has the govt. window-dressed COVID-19 death figures?’

The Hindu  

Telangana High Court on Tuesday wondered if the State government was resorting to “window dressing” over number of deaths due to COVID-19. Referring to the figures of death in the report submitted by the government before it, a bench of Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B. Vijaysen Reddy said the numbers were far below the number of bodies piling …

Telangana's Covid crisis
3 years, 8 months ago

Telangana's Covid crisis

India Today  

On April 18, the Telangana health authorities did not administer a single dose of anti-Covid vaccines at any of their centres, observing a ‘vaccination holiday’ for want of supply. During the first Covid-19 wave, till September 3 last year, there were 18,232 hospital beds across the state available to manage Covid-19 patients, with a bed-occupancy ratio of 40 per cent …

Telangana High Court Directs State Govt. To Lay Down its Own COVID-19 Norms
3 years, 8 months ago

Telangana High Court Directs State Govt. To Lay Down its Own COVID-19 Norms

Live Law  

The Telangana High Court on Monday directed the State government to issue within 48 hours COVID-19 guidelines to minimise footfalls in liquor shops, restaurants, marriage halls and cinemas, among other crowded places.A Bench of Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B Vijaysen Reddy, hearing a batch of PILs on COVID-19 issues, wanted some sort of restrictions. The Telangana High Court …

High Court Asks Telangana Govt to Decide on Weekend Lockdown as Covid Cases Surge
3 years, 8 months ago

High Court Asks Telangana Govt to Decide on Weekend Lockdown as Covid Cases Surge

News 18  

The Telangana High Court on Monday directed the State government to issue within 48 hours COVID-19 guidelines to minimise footfalls in liquor shops, restaurants, marriage halls and cinemas, among other crowded places. A bench of Chief Justice Hima Kohli and Justice B Vijaysen Reddy, hearing a batch of public interest litigations on COVID-19 issues, wanted some sort of restrictions during …

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao Tests COVID Positive
3 years, 8 months ago

Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao Tests COVID Positive

The Quint  

Amid an unprecedented rise in COVID-19 cases, the Centre has announced that those above 18 years of age are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine from 1 May Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has announced a lockdown in the national capital beginning Monday, 19 April night till 5 AM on 26 April. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting on the …

Assam govt to issue fresh Covid-19 guidelines tomorrow
3 years, 8 months ago

Assam govt to issue fresh Covid-19 guidelines tomorrow

India Today  

Amid rise in Covid-19 cases in Assam, the state government is set to issue fresh guidelines on Tuesday to tackle the second wave of pandemic. Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state’s Health Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday held a review meeting with the officials of the health department, disaster management, police along with other concerned officials to …

Opinion | COVID-19: Ignoring the danger won’t help
3 years, 8 months ago

Opinion | COVID-19: Ignoring the danger won’t help

India TV News  

Daily Covid-19 cases continued to register a quantum jump on Thursday with the single-day spike crossing 2.16 lakhs, and 1,184 deaths reported. Fourteen states and union territories recorded their highest ever tally on Thursday, with Maharashtra leading by 61,695 cases, Uttar Pradesh 22,439 cases, Chhattisgarh 15,256 cases, Karnataka 14,738 cases, Madhya Pradesh 10,168 cases and Gujarat 8,152 cases. With so …

Telangana Govt Imposes Fine of Rs 1,000 on Mask Violators as Covid-19 Cases See Rapid Rise
3 years, 9 months ago

Telangana Govt Imposes Fine of Rs 1,000 on Mask Violators as Covid-19 Cases See Rapid Rise

News 18  

In the wake of a massive rise in coronavirus cases, the Telangana government on Sunday asked the administration to issue to levy a fine of Rs 1,000 fine on people not wearing masks in public places. Officials have been asked to conduct special drives in public places like bus stations and markets to impose fines on violators and create awareness …

Fines On General Public, No Action On Politicians: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Centre, EC On Plea For Mask Protocol In Poll Campaigns
3 years, 9 months ago

Fines On General Public, No Action On Politicians: Delhi High Court Issues Notice To Centre, EC On Plea For Mask Protocol In Poll Campaigns

Live Law  

A division bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice Jasmeet Singh of the Delhi High Court has issued notice to and sought replies from the Centre and the Election Commission on a plea for all poll-bound states - namely, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam, West Bengal - and the Union Territory of Puducherry to ensure masks are mandatorily worn during …

Ignoring COVID protocols leading to exponential rise in cases in Telangana
3 years, 9 months ago

Ignoring COVID protocols leading to exponential rise in cases in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Closed spaces, extensive travel, crowding and not following safety protocols are the main reasons for the exponential rise in Covid 19 cases. Dr Narsinga Reddy, senior member of Indian Medical Association in Telangana, said, "People completely gave up the safety protocols. Vaccine will protect us from the virus but people must continue following the safety protocols even after vaccination. …

Seven returnees from UK test positive for Covid-19 in Telangana
4 years ago

Seven returnees from UK test positive for Covid-19 in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Seven among those who have returned to Telangana state from the United Kingdom have tested positive for Covid-19. Their samples have been sent to the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology for genome sequencing to ascertain whether they have contracted the new strain. Health minister Etala Rajendra has said Surveillance teams in all districts are on high alert. A …

Column: Why the U.S. still hasn’t solved its mask and glove shortages
4 years, 1 month ago

Column: Why the U.S. still hasn’t solved its mask and glove shortages

LA Times  

Frontline medical personnel like these at Loma Linda University Medical Center rely on personal protective equipment while treating COVID-19 patients. In a survey last month, more than half of hospitals’ infection prevention specialists reported that they were wearing their N95 protective masks designed for one-time use five times or more. “The U.S. continues to face shortages of personal protective equipment, …

COVID-19: Rs 2,000 fine for not wearing mask in Delhi, says CM Arvind Kejriwal
4 years, 1 month ago

COVID-19: Rs 2,000 fine for not wearing mask in Delhi, says CM Arvind Kejriwal

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Thursday announced that Rs 2,000 fine will be slapped on those found without a mask. Addressing the media, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that the government has decided to the hike the fine from Rs 500 to Rs 2,000 to ensure people comply with the rules. "A fine of Rs 2000 will be imposed on anyone …

South Dakota medical groups promote masks, countering Noem
4 years, 2 months ago

South Dakota medical groups promote masks, countering Noem

Associated Press  

— South Dakota’s largest medical organizations on Tuesday launched a joint effort to promote mask-wearing to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as the state suffers through one of the nation’s worst outbreaks, a move that countered Gov. Shortly after the Department of Health reported that the number of hospitalizations from COVID-19 broke records for the third straight day on …

Telangana: Doubts about data
4 years, 2 months ago

Telangana: Doubts about data

The Hindu  

Telangana’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been muddled, quixotic, even strange. Speaking on behalf of the combined Opposition, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee president N. Uttam Kumar Reddy told Frontline that the K. Chandrashekar Rao -headed Telangana government was “blatantly lying about the figures”. The panic has gone.” But even the highly optimistic Rajender is bracing for the possible impact …

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