Declare COVID-19 as national calamity: Maharashtra CM to Centre
3 years, 8 months ago

Declare COVID-19 as national calamity: Maharashtra CM to Centre

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has asked the Centre to declare the COVID-19 pandemic as a "national calamity", Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut said on Thursday. Talking to reporters here, Mr. Raut also said the "Maharashtra model" of COVID-19 management should be implemented in other parts of the country. Mr. Raut said Mr. Thackeray, during meetings of chief ministers with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and through letters to the Centre, had asked to declare the COVID-19 crisis as a "national calamity". "Everyone needs to take note of the efforts made by the state government under the leadership of Uddhav Thackeray and implement the Maharashtra model elsewhere in the country," he added.

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COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?
8 months, 4 weeks ago

COVID-19 in India | What is the current scenario and how are we tackling it?

The Hindu  

Story so far: During this poll season, mentions of the COVID-19 pandemic are still doing the rounds. History of COVID-19 lockdown As COVID-19 cases – which were first reported in China’s Wuhan province – began cropping up across the world, countries employed different approaches to deal with the rise in infections, deaths and threat due to the virus, employing varying …

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
1 year ago

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry has asked all States to maintain constant vigil over the COVID-19 situation in the country in view of the upcoming festive season and recent surge in cases in some parts of the country. The Health Ministry has in its letter noted that considering the upcoming festive season, States are advised to put in place requisite public …

'Deadlier than Covid': WHO chief urges nations to prepare for next pandemic
1 year, 7 months ago

'Deadlier than Covid': WHO chief urges nations to prepare for next pandemic

India TV News  

At a time when Covid cases are somewhat stabilising around the world, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head of the World Health Organisation, issued a warning that the world must prepare for the next pandemic, which might be "even deadlier" than the Covid-19 pandemic. At the annual meeting of the United Nations agency, the head of WHO praised countries' "historic" decision …

Ready, or not: The Hindu Editorial on rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and India’s state of preparedness
1 year, 8 months ago

Ready, or not: The Hindu Editorial on rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and India’s state of preparedness

The Hindu  

The better part of management is preparedness. On April 12, a total of 7,830 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period, according to the Union Health Ministry’s data, possibly the highest in over 200 days. However, health systems can scarcely afford to be under prepared, especially considering the recent traumatic experience of a raging pandemic taking a huge toll. …

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?
1 year, 9 months ago

PM Modi chairs high-level meet as India sees COVID-19 spike: Should we worry?

Firstpost  

India in recent days has witnessed a spike in COVID-19 cases. Let’s take a closer look: COVID cases spike According to Union Health Ministry data, India registered 1,134 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday, while active cases surged to 7,026. COVID review meet: PM stresses on wearing masks, testing as cases spike According to data, the daily positivity rate was 1.09 …

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January
2 years ago

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January

Firstpost  

“Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of COVID-19 hits India around 30-35 days after it hits East Asia…. This has been a trend,” an official said New Delhi: The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on Wednesday citing the pattern of …

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries
2 years ago

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries

India TV News  

PM Modi on COVID-19 cases : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to be vigilant and take proper precautions against COVID-19 pandemic, as he noted that the coronavirus is spreading in many countries including-China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and United States. In his last 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast of the year 2022, PM Modi said that many people are …

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season
2 years ago

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

Goa govt. to hold meeting to discuss COVID-19 preparedness
2 years ago

Goa govt. to hold meeting to discuss COVID-19 preparedness

The Hindu  

The Goa government will hold a meeting of various departments on Friday over rising COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world, wherein it will discuss its preparedness for a possible surge in infections amid the ongoing tourist season in the state. Talking to reporters on Thursday, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said precautionary measures that need to be taken in …

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today
2 years ago

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today

Live Mint  

PM Narendra Modi to review the situation related to Covid-19 and related aspects in the country at a high-level meeting today afternoon, news agency ANI reported. The meeting comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated. Coronavirus: Catch all the …

WHO says Covid-19 still a global health emergency, India records 2,141 new cases | Top points
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO says Covid-19 still a global health emergency, India records 2,141 new cases | Top points

India Today  

The World Health Organization on Wednesday said that Covid-19 remains a global emergency, nearly three years after it was first declared as one. Meanwhile, India on Thursday recorded 2,141 new cases, bringing the total active caseload to 25,510. Here are the top developments: The pandemic continues to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern: 📌 https://t.co/N2aJRbyOzb pic.twitter.com/a3wbRlIwT1 — World …

COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India
2 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19, arguably, has become endemic in India

The Hindu  

The infectious disease ‘outbreaks’ or ‘epidemics’ or ‘pandemics’ share a fate — there is a day when the majority of them run their course and fade away. Much opinion After the third wave in January 2022, India saw the lowest number of daily new COVID-19 cases in March and April this year. In fact, in the last two months every …

Mumbai: IIT-B reports 30 Covid cases as infections surge in Maharashtra
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai: IIT-B reports 30 Covid cases as infections surge in Maharashtra

Live Mint  

The Indian Institute of Technology- Bombay has reported thirty new cases of Covid-19 over the last few days An IIT-Bombay spokesperson confirmed the news on Friday. The state of Maharashtra on Thursday reported 1,045 new Covid-19 cases, of which state capital Mumbai reported 704 infections. "The new cases daily have gone up tremendously in Mumbai, and with monsoon round the …

Mumbai’s ‘tremendous’ rise in Covid cases driving Maharashtra’s surge: Experts
2 years, 7 months ago

Mumbai’s ‘tremendous’ rise in Covid cases driving Maharashtra’s surge: Experts

Live Mint  

The state of Maharashtra on Thursday reported 1,045 new Covid-19 cases, of which state capital Mumbai reported 704 infections. The ‘tremendous’ surge in Covid-19 cases that Maharashtra saw within May were primarily driven by its capital city Mumbai, experts have warned. "The new cases daily have gone up tremendously in Mumbai, and with monsoon round the corner, we will now …

Maharashtra CM calls meeting of Covid-19 task force amid surge in cases
2 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra CM calls meeting of Covid-19 task force amid surge in cases

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has called a meeting of the Covid-19 task force on Thursday as the state witnessed a sudden spike in Covid-19 cases. On Wednesday, Maharashtra recorded 1,081 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest daily rise after February 24, and zero fatality, the state health department has said. On Tuesday, the state recorded 711 cases and one COVID-19 …

If Covid-19 cases rise, restrictions will become inevitable in Maharashtra: Minister Aslam Shaikh
2 years, 7 months ago

If Covid-19 cases rise, restrictions will become inevitable in Maharashtra: Minister Aslam Shaikh

India Today  

Amid a steady rise in Covid-19 cases, the Maharashtra government is keeping a close tab on the situation. If the daily cases rise above the 1,000-mark, then there will be a need to impose restrictions yet again, cabinet minister, Aslam Shaikh, said. “The state government asserts that it is keeping a close tab on the situation and would take a …

“Need to take extra precautions”: Rajasthan CM on rising Covid-19 cases
2 years, 8 months ago

“Need to take extra precautions”: Rajasthan CM on rising Covid-19 cases

Hindustan Times  

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday expressed concern over reports of rising COVID-19 cases in some parts of the country, including Delhi, saying extra precautions need to be taken, news agency PTI reported. There is a need to take extra precautions due to the increasing cases of Covid." The meeting chaired by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal will be attended …

Covid-19 not going anywhere for next 2-5 years, learn to live with it: Delhi health minister
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19 not going anywhere for next 2-5 years, learn to live with it: Delhi health minister

India Today  

Though the national capital has been recording a steep fall in fresh Covid-19 cases, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said that people should learn to live with the virus as it does not seem to be going anywhere in the next 2-5 years. Covid-19 does not seem to be going anywhere in the next 2-5 years, we will have to …

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers
2 years, 11 months ago

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked chief ministers to ensure minimum damage to the livelihood of common people and economic activities as they work to contain the coronavirus, while noting that its Omicron variant is infecting people many times faster than earlier variants. PM Modi interacting with chief ministers via video conferencing on Thursday | PTI It has also …

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January
2 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January

Firstpost  

Fresh curbs have been imposed in various parts of the country to check the spread of the highly transmissible virus. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a meeting with chief ministers over the COVID-19 situation on Thursday as the number of virus infections sees a surge due to its Omicron variant. Reviewing the Covid situation at …

Will there be a lockdown in Maharashtra? Here’s what the health minister says
3 years ago

Will there be a lockdown in Maharashtra? Here’s what the health minister says

Live Mint  

With Maharashtra witnessing a record-breaking spike in daily Covid-19 cases after a gap of months, people anticipating another lockdown has become obvious. However, Maharashtra health Minister Rajesh Tope has made it clear that the state government has not discussed anything related to Covid lockdown yet. "If the daily oxygen requirement crosses 700 metric tons, then the state will go into …

New coronavirus wave could be worse, warns Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar
3 years ago

New coronavirus wave could be worse, warns Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar

India Today  

The new wave of the coronavirus pandemic could be worse than the earlier two waves, Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Thursday while appealing people to follow the norms. The new wave could be more terrible, therefore Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself was issuing alerts to the states, Pednekar told reporters here. Appealing people to follow Covid-19-appropriate behavior, Pednekar said …

Covid-19: Maharashtra imposes night curfew, puts cap on public gatherings | Details here
3 years ago

Covid-19: Maharashtra imposes night curfew, puts cap on public gatherings | Details here

India Today  

Maharashtra on Friday announced new Covid-19 guidelines for gatherings at public places and imposed a night curfew in the state. The government said the measures were imposed considering the possible crowding during Christmas, New Year and marriage celebrations which increases the risk of a possible spread of the Covid-19 infections. Following restrictions will be imposed from midnight for the safety …

MVA Govt. completes two years, CM Uddhav Thackeray says it turned ‘COVID-19 crisis into opportunity’
3 years, 1 month ago

MVA Govt. completes two years, CM Uddhav Thackeray says it turned ‘COVID-19 crisis into opportunity’

The Hindu  

Expressing satisfaction over the performance of the tripartite Maha Vikas Aghadi Government following two years of its completion, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said it had successfully turned the “COVID-19 crisis into an opportunity”. Sena MP and the party’s chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut mocked at the BJP’s “general disorientation” during the two years that the Uddhav Thackeray-led Government …

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Calls Emergency Meet on Sunday to Discuss Omicron Measures
3 years, 1 month ago

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray Calls Emergency Meet on Sunday to Discuss Omicron Measures

News 18  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has called an emergency of top state officials to discuss contingency measures to contain the spread of the new Covid-19 mutant Omicron which has sparked global panic. Maharashtra Urban Development Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday also asked Thane district authorities and local civic officials to keep hospital facilities ready and ensure strict adherence among people …

Vigilance, vaccination and endemic COVID-19
3 years, 2 months ago

Vigilance, vaccination and endemic COVID-19

The Hindu  

On June 27, 2021, the daily reported COVID-19 cases had fallen below 50,000, and have remained so for 15 consecutive weeks. From August 1 to October 7 — 2,219,097 additional cases were reported, representing, by extrapolation, 70 million infections, taking the total to 1,020 million, the susceptible population therefore is 1,400 - 1,020 = 380 million. Endemic transmission will be …

India handled Covid-19 in best possible way despite limited resources: Home Minister Amit Shah
3 years, 3 months ago

India handled Covid-19 in best possible way despite limited resources: Home Minister Amit Shah

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that India has handled the Covid-19 pandemic in the best possible manner among all countries in the world despite limited resources. Addressing the 17th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority here, Shah also said that the Centre is planning to roll out the 'Aapda Mitra' project in 350 districts across …

Covid-19 Situation In Kerala Is Grave, Says Union Minister V Muraleedharan
3 years, 4 months ago

Covid-19 Situation In Kerala Is Grave, Says Union Minister V Muraleedharan

ABP News  

Chennai: The Covid-19 situation in Kerala is grave and instead of using scientific methods to contain the spread, the state is trying to use the pandemic for political objectives, said the union minister of state V Muraleedharan on Thursday. According to a report from ANI, the minister expressed his concerns as the Covid-19 situation continues to deteriorate in the state …

Vulnerable groups caught between two worlds amid lockdowns
3 years, 4 months ago

Vulnerable groups caught between two worlds amid lockdowns

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the catastrophic consequences of the public health system remaining largely underfunded in India. A nationwide study on three vulnerable groups during the pandemic published recently said: “Public health measures are rarely apolitical, and, as the situation in India shows, can be experienced as forms of exclusion and repression for vulnerable groups of people.” The study, …

Covid-19: Why the Centre Has Rushed a Multi-disciplinary Team to Manipur
3 years, 5 months ago

Covid-19: Why the Centre Has Rushed a Multi-disciplinary Team to Manipur

News 18  

The Union Health Ministry had on Tuesday flagged eight states that were exhibiting a reproductive number or R-value of more than one. Central Government deploys a multi-disciplinary team to Manipur in view of rising number of COVID-19 cases being reported in the state.The team will aid state’s ongoing efforts in #COVID19 management. — Mansukh Mandaviya August 4, 2021 Also, of …

Maharashtra’s Covid-19 cases in July drop by 24%; 33% dip in toll
3 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra’s Covid-19 cases in July drop by 24%; 33% dip in toll

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra on Saturday recorded 6,959 Covid-19 new infections, taking its July tally to 239,863 cases. Dr Ameet Mandot, director, Gut Clinic, said “Citizens need to strictly adopt Covid-appropriate behaviour such as wearing masks, maintaining social distance and participating in mass gatherings,” said Dr Mandot. In April 2021 at the peak of Maharashtra’s second wave of Covid-19, cases consistently topped 60,000 …

25 Districts Might See Easing of COVID-19 Curbs in Maharashtra: State Health Min
3 years, 5 months ago

25 Districts Might See Easing of COVID-19 Curbs in Maharashtra: State Health Min

The Quint  

State Health Minister of Maharashtra Rajesh Tope spoke to reporters on Thursday and said that Mumbai and 24 other districts of the state which have recorded positivity rates lower than Maharashtra's average will likely see an easing of COVID-19 restrictions. He stated, "We have discussed introducing more relaxation in 25 districts, including Mumbai, where the positivity rate is much lower …

Maharashtra's Covid curve finally begins to flatten, govt remains vigilant
3 years, 5 months ago

Maharashtra's Covid curve finally begins to flatten, govt remains vigilant

India Today  

Maharashtra’s Covid-19 curve is finally beginning to flatten. Maharashtra health minister Rajesh Tope stated that the health department is focusing on those ten districts in the state. “The central team which visited Maharashtra noted that the average positivity rate in ten districts is more than the state average and, hence, ordered more testing and contact tracing in those areas. That …

'Focus on micro containment zones': PM Modi reviews Covid situation in North-East with CMs of 8 states
3 years, 5 months ago

'Focus on micro containment zones': PM Modi reviews Covid situation in North-East with CMs of 8 states

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asked the Chief Ministers of the North-eastern states to focus on micro containment zones to tide over Covid-19 crisis. The northeastern states have witnessed a recent spike in Covid-19 cases, despite a decrease in the number of cases across India. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said that around 80% of the …

OPINION: How Maharashtra under Uddhav Thackeray is Scripting a Turnaround in Battle against COVID
3 years, 6 months ago

OPINION: How Maharashtra under Uddhav Thackeray is Scripting a Turnaround in Battle against COVID

News 18  

As the brutal outbreak of the coronavirus struck the world, the Maharashtra government — under the leadership of Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray — conveyed a key message to every household in the state: the administration is standing with the common people and has put health and hygiene on its priority list. In the second wave, the Supreme Court, the Bombay …

Patralekha Chatterjee | Covid-19 accountability: Making the dead count
3 years, 6 months ago

Patralekha Chatterjee | Covid-19 accountability: Making the dead count

Deccan Chronicle  

In hyper-polarised India, it needs dollops of bravery for governments to admit that they got their Covid-19 death data wrong, that the magnitude of the problem they face in the time of the pandemic is more serious than they previously stated. Whatever be their motives, the states which are embracing greater data transparency deserve to be cheered even if by …

Maharashtra govt to formulate education, financial schemes for Covid-19 orphans
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra govt to formulate education, financial schemes for Covid-19 orphans

India Today  

Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Yashomati Thakur on Monday said that apart from providing financial support to children who lost their parents due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the state is now formulating schemes for their education and other daily needs. The minister said the state government is committed to providing all kinds of support to children orphaned by the …

Maharashtra see 11% increase in Covid-19 death count after reconciliation
3 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra see 11% increase in Covid-19 death count after reconciliation

Op India  

Maharashtra has witnessed a dramatic rise in the number of Coronavirus-related deaths, since the data reconciliation process began on May 17, reported The Times of India. TOI reported that the Maharashtra government has so far added a total of 11,617 additional Covid-19 deaths to the list since the data tabulation exercise commenced over 3 weeks ago. The reconciliation exercise has …

COVID-19 updates: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu to ease restrictions from today; India logs 1.14 lakh cases
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 updates: Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu to ease restrictions from today; India logs 1.14 lakh cases

Firstpost  

Meanwhile, the Telangana cabinet will meet on 8 June to take a call on the extension of lockdown to contain the spread of COVID-19, among other issues, an official release said on Sunday With India’s COVID-19 daily case count on a steady decline, a slew of states including Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are slated to ease lockdown restrictions …

Maharashtra govt taking calculated risk: CM Uddhav Thackeray on easing of curbs
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra govt taking calculated risk: CM Uddhav Thackeray on easing of curbs

India TV News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday said the government was taking a "calculated risk" by relaxing the coronavirus-induced restrictions in the state, and added that people need to take care of themselves. During the meeting, Thackeray also said that the state should set an example before the country by showing that the industrial sector can function uninterrupted by following …

India's rural districts accounted for every second Covid death, 53% new cases in May: Report
3 years, 7 months ago

India's rural districts accounted for every second Covid death, 53% new cases in May: Report

India Today  

The pandemic has exposed the healthcare system in rural India, where the crisis of Covid-19 is largely a silent one. In May, six districts in rural India accounted for over 52 per cent of deaths due to Covid-19 and 53 per cent of all new cases of infection. Dismal condition of primary healthcare The report -- State of India's Environment …

Maharashtra's U-turn over Covid lockdown, says no relaxation of curbs anywhere yet
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra's U-turn over Covid lockdown, says no relaxation of curbs anywhere yet

India TV News  

The Maharashtra government on Thursday evening clarified that the existing restrictions on account of COVID-19 have not been lifted anywhere, contrary to the announcement made by minister Vijay Wadettiwar. Wadettiwar, minister for Disaster Management, later said only "in principle" approval to phasing out of restrictions was given, but no decision has been taken. The CMO statement said that the Disaster …

COVID-19 update: Daily cases lowest in 45 days; PM announces scheme to help children orphaned by pandemic
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19 update: Daily cases lowest in 45 days; PM announces scheme to help children orphaned by pandemic

Firstpost  

Kerala extended shutdown in the state till 9 June but withdrew ’triple lockdown’ in Malapppuram whereas Andhra Pradesh decided to extend and intensify restrictions in Tirupati and its entire Chittoor district till 15 June Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced welfare measures for children who lost their parents to COVID-19, including ensuring a corpus of Rs 10 lakh when …

Coronavirus News Updates: Centre approves Rs 5 lakh assistance for families of 67 journalists who died of COVID-19 this year
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus News Updates: Centre approves Rs 5 lakh assistance for families of 67 journalists who died of COVID-19 this year

Firstpost  

11:30 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus News LATEST Updates Despite its own needs, India ensured supply of medicines to 123 countries: Vardhan India ensured the supply of medicines to 123 partner countries despite its own needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and has also been active in global efforts to develop diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines to tackle the infection, Union Health …

Covid-19: 'Will relax curfew from June 1 but...', Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to people
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: 'Will relax curfew from June 1 but...', Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan writes to people

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday posted a message on Facebook for the people of the state saying that the government will relax Covid-19 restrictions in the state beginning from June 1. Warning about the third wave of Covid-19, chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the cases will flare up suddenly if people do not remain …

BJP's focus is on UP Assembly polls in 2024, not tackling COVID-19, says Shiv Sena
3 years, 7 months ago

BJP's focus is on UP Assembly polls in 2024, not tackling COVID-19, says Shiv Sena

Firstpost  

An editorial in Saamana said that Centre is working on how to improve its image and win the UP Assembly elections in 2024 after it ‘did not do so well’ in the panchayat polls Mumbai: The Shiv Sena on Wednesday claimed the BJP, instead of tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, was working on how to improve its image and win the …

When COVID-19 goes to the villages: challenges of managing the pandemic in rural areas | The Hindu In Focus Podcast
3 years, 7 months ago

When COVID-19 goes to the villages: challenges of managing the pandemic in rural areas | The Hindu In Focus Podcast

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 pandemic has now entered rural parts of our country, where 65% of our population lives. Data from May shows that the case load is now 65% in rural and semi-rural areas versus 35% in urban and semi-urban areas. Even as hospitals in our cities are towns are overloaded and overwhelmed, our rural infrastructure is in danger of collapsing …

Maharashtra May Ease Covid-19 Curbs in Districts Showing Dip in Cases from June 1
3 years, 7 months ago

Maharashtra May Ease Covid-19 Curbs in Districts Showing Dip in Cases from June 1

News 18  

Maharashtra Relief and Rehabilitation Minister Vijay Wadettiwar on Monday said the government was contemplating easing COVID-19-induced lockdown-like curbs in districts outside the “red zone” after June 1. Home quarantine system for COVID-19 patients has now been replaced with institutional quarantine in districts where the coronavirus cases are increasing, the minister said. Meanwhile, the central government on Monday said there has …

India Will Be in a Position to Vaccinate All of Its Adult Population by End of 2021: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 7 months ago

India Will Be in a Position to Vaccinate All of Its Adult Population by End of 2021: Harsh Vardhan

News 18  

India will be in a position to vaccinate at least all of its adult population by the end of 2021, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday. At a meeting to review the pandemic situation in nine states and union territories, the minister said, “Between August and December 2021, India will have procured 216 crore vaccine doses, while by July …

COVID-19: Centre should rise to the occasion and take control of situation, not abandon states in dire straits
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: Centre should rise to the occasion and take control of situation, not abandon states in dire straits

Firstpost  

India’s federal structure provides for power to the Central government for some major decisions and autonomy for states on many others. Again, typically last year, all citizens, and yes, including the First One, were exhorted to beat and bang metal plates, to beat the s…t out of COVID-19. This time around the man on the street, ambulances and hospitals, the …

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