TN can share O2 if state’s needs are met: Madras HC
3 years, 8 months ago

TN can share O2 if state’s needs are met: Madras HC

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Tamil Nadu can help other states in need of oxygen amid the relentless surge in Covid-19 cases if it has good production capacity and its own needs were met, the Madras high court observed on Thursday. HT Image The court’s observation came after the state government informed that there is no shortage of oxygen or Remdesivir, a drug used in treatment of Covid-19 patients. The court had taken suo-motu cognizance of reports that the Centre had diverted supply of oxygen to other states without the consent of the Tamil Nadu government, and shortage of the antiviral drug. The observation also came shortly before the Supreme Court took suo-motu cognisance of the prevailing Covid-19 situation and sought a “national plan” to fight various issues on Friday. During the hearing later, the state government informed the court that Tamil Nadu has a storage capacity of 1,167 tonnes of oxygen with a daily manufacturing capacity of 400 tonnes and that only 250 tonnes were being used for treatment as of now.

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Andhra officials keep check on 38 essential Covid drugs
2 years ago

Andhra officials keep check on 38 essential Covid drugs

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Following directives of the Union health ministry on AP’s preparedness in facing Covid-19, drugs control administration authorities in the state are keeping an eye on the availability of Covid essential drugs in medical stores across Andhra Pradesh to avoid any short supply. DCA has singled out 38 Covid essential drugs like azithromycin, doxycycline, ivermectin, methylprednisolone, heparin, dexamethasone, zinc sulphate, …

Andhra Pradesh readies Oxygen Stewards amid Omicron scare
3 years ago

Andhra Pradesh readies Oxygen Stewards amid Omicron scare

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: With the Omicron scare looming large across the world, the Andhra Pradesh state government is readying ‘Oxygen Stewards’ to effectively handle medical oxygen therapy at yet-to-be designated Covid-19 hospitals during the anticipated third wave, which is likely to hit the country from January. The state government may preliminarily have at least 30 Oxygen Stewards covering each district to monitor …

Omicron: No case in India yet but Centre ready with action plan, asks states to be alert
3 years, 1 month ago

Omicron: No case in India yet but Centre ready with action plan, asks states to be alert

India Today  

The Centre has extended the nationwide Covid-19 containment measures till December 31, given the emergence of the highly mutant coronavirus variant, Omicron, in some countries and asked states to be vigilant. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also asked states and UTs to strictly adhere to the November 25 advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, recommending rigorous screening and testing …

Maharashtra’s oxygen stock has not improved significantly: Uddhav
3 years, 4 months ago

Maharashtra’s oxygen stock has not improved significantly: Uddhav

Hindustan Times  

Chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday cautioned that the state’s medical oxygen stock has not significantly improved and added that if the state’s daily demand touches 700 metric tonnes then the government will look at a complete lockdown. Senior government officials said that the state’s current demand for medical oxygen is about 450MT daily for Covid and non-Covid patients. Experts …

Amid threat of third wave, government ready with multi-fold strategy to tackle Covid
3 years, 5 months ago

Amid threat of third wave, government ready with multi-fold strategy to tackle Covid

India Today  

As the debate on whether India would be able to achieve the target to vaccinate all eligible people by December 2021 continues, the government has once again assured that to the Parliament, but with a rider. Central Drugs Standard Control Organization has granted permission to conduct of Phase-I clinical trial of intranasal adenoviral vector COVID-19 vaccine to M/s Bharat Biotech …

Tamil Nadu CM Urges Harsh Vardhan to Allocate 90% Covid-19 Vaccines to Govt Institutions
3 years, 6 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM Urges Harsh Vardhan to Allocate 90% Covid-19 Vaccines to Govt Institutions

News 18  

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday urged the Centre to revise the 75:25 allocation format of Covid vaccines to government and private institutions and demanded that 90 per cent of the doses be given to the state-run facilities. In a letter to Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Harsh Vardhan, Chief Minister M K Stalin said the “25 per cent …

COVID Vaccine Availability An Area Of Concern; Necessary To Vaccinate All Even If It Is For The Selfish Interest Of Others: Madras High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID Vaccine Availability An Area Of Concern; Necessary To Vaccinate All Even If It Is For The Selfish Interest Of Others: Madras High Court

Live Law  

On a plea seeking vaccination for the homeless, the Madras High Court on Monday observed that even if it is for the selfish interest of the rest of the population which may be better placed, it is necessary to vaccinate all, since those who are not vaccinated may be a risk to the others. Thus, the Court expressed hope that …

"COVID's Bengal Strain Most Infectious": Plea Filed Before Calcutta HC Seeks Adequate Supply Of Medical Oxygen, Drugs & Proper Medical Health Facilities
3 years, 7 months ago

"COVID's Bengal Strain Most Infectious": Plea Filed Before Calcutta HC Seeks Adequate Supply Of Medical Oxygen, Drugs & Proper Medical Health Facilities

Live Law  

A plea has been moved before the Calcutta High Court seeking directions towards ensuring adequate supply of medical oxygen in the hospitals and medical health facilities in the State of West Bengal. The Plea filed by one Joveria Sabbah further seeks the redressal of the shortfall in the supply of the drugs used in the treatment of COVID patients such …

New Tamil Nadu government in action from Day 1
3 years, 7 months ago

New Tamil Nadu government in action from Day 1

The Hindu  

In just the first 11 days of May, Tamil Nadu reported more than 2,000 COVID deaths, a number that shocked politicians and policymakers alike, even as the new government sprang into action to meet the demands for additional hospital beds, oxygen and COVID drugs, which are in short supply in most hospitals all over India. Oxygen quest The scramble to …

Accurate Numbers Of Covid Cases Needed To Ensure Supplies Of Oxygen, Drugs, Vaccines Are Based On True Figures: Madras High Court
3 years, 7 months ago

Accurate Numbers Of Covid Cases Needed To Ensure Supplies Of Oxygen, Drugs, Vaccines Are Based On True Figures: Madras High Court

Live Law  

During its suo motu proceedings instituted to take stock of Covid management in the State, the Madras High Court directed the State to ensure underreporting of Covid cases did not occur.Chief Justice Sanjib Banerjee and Justice Senthil Ramamoorthy underscored the necessity of "ensuring that accurate numbers are indicated so that adequate supplies of O2, drugs, vaccines can be based on. …

India's covid collapse, part 7: Why did we face an acute oxygen shortage?
3 years, 7 months ago

India's covid collapse, part 7: Why did we face an acute oxygen shortage?

India Today  

One of the biggest lessons for medical institutions from the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic was that more than ventilators and ICU beds, what was essential was an adequate supply of oxygen in hospitals to treat critically ill patients. Nonetheless, when the second wave of the pandemic arrived earlier this year, India’s medical oxygen supply network collapsed. Though production …

Coronavirus | Vaccination for 18-45 age group in Tamil Nadu to start in two-three days: Health Minister
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Vaccination for 18-45 age group in Tamil Nadu to start in two-three days: Health Minister

The Hindu  

The vaccination programme for people aged between 18 and 45 in Tamil Nadu will start in two or three days, said Minister for Medical and Family Welfare Ma. “The drive to vaccinate people in the18-45 age group will soon start in one of the locations in Chennai in two to three days,” said the Minister after holding a review meeting …

"Tamil Nadu Seem To Be Crying Out For Requisite Supply Of Drugs & Vaccines": Madras High Court Asks Govt To Be Prepared For 3rd COVID Wave
3 years, 8 months ago

"Tamil Nadu Seem To Be Crying Out For Requisite Supply Of Drugs & Vaccines": Madras High Court Asks Govt To Be Prepared For 3rd COVID Wave

Live Law  

Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Seem To Be Crying Out For Requisite Supply Of Drugs & Vaccines: Madras HC Asks Govts To Be Prepared For 3rd COVID Wave Taking up its own-motion petition relating to monitoring the COVID-19 response in the state of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, the Madras High Court on Monday observed that both Tamil Nadu and Puducherry seem …

‘It’s Better To Be Over Prepared’: Madras HC Asks Centre To Take Steps For Adequate Oxygen To TN
3 years, 8 months ago

‘It’s Better To Be Over Prepared’: Madras HC Asks Centre To Take Steps For Adequate Oxygen To TN

ABP News  

Chennai: Expressing concern with regard a third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Madras High Court on Monday said the Centre must do something about the oxygen requirement of Tamil Nadu since it might increase to over 700 tonnes a day if the number of positive cases do not reduce in the days to come. The High Court said it …

Oxygen Import, Procurement of Concentrators: Centre Undertakes Key Measures to Increase O2 Supply
3 years, 8 months ago

Oxygen Import, Procurement of Concentrators: Centre Undertakes Key Measures to Increase O2 Supply

News 18  

As India continues to battle a second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Union government has taken several steps to ensure increase in the availability of oxygen across the country, it said in a statement on Monday. The Centre has undertaken key measures, that focus on the entire oxygen supply chain, to increase the availability, streamline the distribution and strengthen …

COVID second wave: Number of worries for Tamil Nadu
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID second wave: Number of worries for Tamil Nadu

The Hindu  

COVID cases and deaths owing to complications arising out of the infection are rising with each passing day in Tamil Nadu, sending health professionals and administrators into a tizzy. A Health Department official said: “At this rate, we don’t know what we will do if cases rise exponentially over the next few weeks.” For the first time after the second …

Covid-19: Consider Enhancing Supply Of Medical Oxygen & Remdesivir To Rajasthan: High Court Tells Centre
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Consider Enhancing Supply Of Medical Oxygen & Remdesivir To Rajasthan: High Court Tells Centre

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court on Friday urged the High Power Committee, constituted by the Central Government to deal with the supply of Oxygen and essential medicines to all States during the pandemic, to allot more Oxygen and Remdesivir injections to Rajasthan. We also request the high power committee to consider forenhancing the remdesivir injection and other life saving drugs tomeet …

Medical journal slams Indian government for ‘squandering’ early success on Covid-19
3 years, 8 months ago

Medical journal slams Indian government for ‘squandering’ early success on Covid-19

CNN  

New Delhi CNN — The Indian government has been blasted for ignoring warnings of a second wave, encouraging complacency, and failing to be transparent on Covid-19 data, in a scathing editorial in prestigious medical journal The Lancet. The publication branded the response by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government “inexcusable.” India is currently in the midst of the world’s worst Covid-19 …

Covid: Remedy Situation Forthwith, Ensure 700MT of Oxygen on Daily Basis to Delhi, SC Tells Centre
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid: Remedy Situation Forthwith, Ensure 700MT of Oxygen on Daily Basis to Delhi, SC Tells Centre

News 18  

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to remedy the situation forthwith and to ensure the availability of 700 MT of oxygen to Delhi on a daily basis, pending further orders. “We direct the Union of India to remedy the situation forthwith and to ensure that the direction issued by this court for the availability of 700 MT is strictly …

Ensure Prompt Supply Of COVID Vaccines To Prevent A Possible Third Wave : Madras High Court To Centre, Vaccine Companies
3 years, 8 months ago

Ensure Prompt Supply Of COVID Vaccines To Prevent A Possible Third Wave : Madras High Court To Centre, Vaccine Companies

Live Law  

Taking up its own-motion petition relating to monitoring the COVID-19 response in the state of Tamil Nadu & Puducherry, the Madras High Court on Thursday made an appeal to the Centre and vaccine manufacturers to ensure prompt supply of vaccines to the state.The Court noted that State's allocation at present was 10.3 lakh units, out of which 7.65 lakh would …

Take Immediate Steps By Tomorrow To Ensure Adequate Oxygen For Tamil Nadu : Madras High Court Directs Centre
3 years, 8 months ago

Take Immediate Steps By Tomorrow To Ensure Adequate Oxygen For Tamil Nadu : Madras High Court Directs Centre

Live Law  

Taking note of inadequate liquid medical oxygen supply in Tamil Nadu, forcing the State Government to fall back on reserves, the Madras High Court on Thursday made an appeal to the Centre for equitable distribution of resources to all the states, and ensure that lives are not lost for want of Oxygen. "UOI and the empowered committee should take immediate …

"Ensure Adequate Supply Of Oxygen Beds, Covid Medicines To Patients In Goa, Security Measures For Doctors ": Plea In Bombay High Court
3 years, 8 months ago

"Ensure Adequate Supply Of Oxygen Beds, Covid Medicines To Patients In Goa, Security Measures For Doctors ": Plea In Bombay High Court

Live Law  

A petition has been moved in the Bombay High Court, Goa Bench, seeking directions on the Respondent authorities to ensure adequate supply of oxygen beds, covid 19 medicines for all patients in Goa and also for ensuring security measures for doctors and medical personnel to avoid cases of harassment and violence against them in Covid 19 wards.The plea moved by …

Learn from Mumbai: Supreme Court lauds BMC's oxygen management, asks Delhi, Centre to take note
3 years, 8 months ago

Learn from Mumbai: Supreme Court lauds BMC's oxygen management, asks Delhi, Centre to take note

India TV News  

The Supreme Court Wednesday lauded the efforts of Maharashtra authorities in ensuring oxygen supply to COVID patients in Mumbai and asked the Centre and the Delhi government to talk with the civic body officials of that city to learn about augmenting and managing the supply. The observations were made during the hearing and in the order of the top court …

Karnataka Oxygen Shortage: Chief Secretary Says There's An Urgent Need To Increase The Supply
3 years, 8 months ago

Karnataka Oxygen Shortage: Chief Secretary Says There's An Urgent Need To Increase The Supply

ABP News  

Bengaluru: On Monday it was reported that 24 patients including COVID-19 patients had died at Chamarajanagar Institute of Medical Sciences due to oxygen shortage since the previous day. Chief Secretary of Karnataka, P Ravi Kumar said that urgent requirement of oxygen was communicated to the Union government even on April 30th before the Chamarajanagar tragedy struck when the State Health …

COVID-19 news: Centre claims no shortage of oxygen, warns against hoarding cylinders; India's tally at 1.99 crore
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 news: Centre claims no shortage of oxygen, warns against hoarding cylinders; India's tally at 1.99 crore

Firstpost  

India on Monday registered 3,68,147 new coronavirus cases, taking the tally in the country to 1,99,25,604 since the pandemic broke out in January 2020. This is the second consecutive day when the daily infection count dropped after crossing the 4-lakh mark As states across India continue to battle the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centre on Monday advised …

Forty US CEO's form COVID-19 task force to supply vaccines, oxygen to India
3 years, 8 months ago

Forty US CEO's form COVID-19 task force to supply vaccines, oxygen to India

Firstpost  

In a show of solidarity, the CEOs of about 40 top American companies have come together to create a first-of-its-kind country-specific global task force to mobilise resources and coordinate efforts to help India fight the battle against COVID-19. A collective initiative of the US-India Business Council of the US Chamber of Commerce, and the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum and …

No other factory in Tamil Nadu to produce oxygen other than Sterlite, asks Kamal Haasan
3 years, 8 months ago

No other factory in Tamil Nadu to produce oxygen other than Sterlite, asks Kamal Haasan

India Today  

Makkal Needhi Maiam president and actor Kamal Haasan has condemned the Tamil Nadu government's decision to temporarily reopen Vedanta's Sterlite copper plant to produce oxygen, an essential element for critical Covid-19 patients. The Tamil Nadu government on Monday allowed Vedanta’s Sterlite copper plant in Thoothukudi district to reopen for the sole purpose of producing oxygen for four months. However, Kamal …

MP farmer donates Rs 2 lakh kept for daughter's marriage to buy oxygen
3 years, 8 months ago

MP farmer donates Rs 2 lakh kept for daughter's marriage to buy oxygen

India TV News  

Moved by the plight of COVID-19 patients and the growing scramble for medical oxygen, a farmer from Neemuch district in Madhya Pradesh has donated Rs 2 lakh he had set aside for his daughter's lavish marriage to the local administration for buying the life-saving gas. Champalal Gurjar, who hails from Gwal Deviyan village, has handed over a cheque of Rs …

COVID-19 news: Don't panic, adequate stock of oxygen available, says Centre; India records 3.5 lakh new cases
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 news: Don't panic, adequate stock of oxygen available, says Centre; India records 3.5 lakh new cases

Firstpost  

The Union Health Ministry at a press conference on Monday appealed to the public not to panic and said the Centre is trying to address shortages of medical oxygen and COVID-19 treatment drugs in high-demand areas. Monday’s deaths in Haryana occurred within 24 hours of two similar incidents in the state, wherein eight people died in two private facilities in …

Covid-19: Not in Agreement with Centre on Availability of Enough Oxygen, Says Delhi HC
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Not in Agreement with Centre on Availability of Enough Oxygen, Says Delhi HC

News 18  

The Delhi High Court Monday said it was not in agreement with the Centre that there is enough oxygen available to treat seriously ill COVID-19 patients in the national capital. Acting tough on black marketing in oxygen cylinders, reportedly being sold at Rs 1 lakh per unit here, the high court asked the Delhi government to take action against those …

TN govt urges Centre to stop diversion of oxygen
3 years, 8 months ago

TN govt urges Centre to stop diversion of oxygen

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: Chief minister Edappadi Palaniswami on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking immediate cancellation of 80 KL of liquid oxygen being diverted from the Sriperumbudur manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu to Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. HT Image The Tamil Nadu government said that since a high number of patients are dependent on oxygen, the state would soon require …

India sets Covid-19 infection record for fourth straight day with hospitals desperate for oxygen
3 years, 8 months ago

India sets Covid-19 infection record for fourth straight day with hospitals desperate for oxygen

CNN  

CNN — India reported 349,691 new cases of Covid-19 on Saturday, the fourth day in a row the country has set a world record for daily infections during the coronavirus pandemic, according to government and scientific tallies. Just six weeks ago, India’s Health Minister declared the country was “in the endgame” of the Covid-19 pandemic. Adnan Abidi/Reuters Germany and South …

Top news of the day: Oxygen shortage kills 20 more COVID-19 patients in Delhi; customs duty on COVID-19 vaccines, medicines and medical oxygen waived for three months, and more
3 years, 8 months ago

Top news of the day: Oxygen shortage kills 20 more COVID-19 patients in Delhi; customs duty on COVID-19 vaccines, medicines and medical oxygen waived for three months, and more

The Hindu  

These decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by the Prime Minister to review steps taken to boost oxygen availability in the country, the Finance Ministry said. Eight bodies were recovered and 384 people rescued, of which six were critical during ongoing rescue efforts after an avalanche hit a Border Roads Organisation detachment and labour camps north of Joshimath in …

Ghaziabad Gurdwara Offers 'Oxygen Langar' as Covid-19 Cases Spike Across Country
3 years, 8 months ago

Ghaziabad Gurdwara Offers 'Oxygen Langar' as Covid-19 Cases Spike Across Country

News 18  

India is witnessing the worst of the pandemic yet: People dying in hospitals due to lack of oxygen. As hospitals in Delhi-NCR scramble to find oxygen supplies, good samaritans and social organisations across Delhi-NCR are giving a new lease of life to COVID-19 patients gasping for breath by banding together wherever possible. The gurdwara’s “oxygen langar” for COVID-19 patients promises …

Oxygen Shortage: Patna High Court Directs Govt To Submit Plan Of Action; Seeks Report On Availability Of ICU Beds, Ventilators
3 years, 8 months ago

Oxygen Shortage: Patna High Court Directs Govt To Submit Plan Of Action; Seeks Report On Availability Of ICU Beds, Ventilators

Live Law  

The Patna High Court has taken serious note of the paucity of oxygen in the State, which is an essential medical requirement for treatment of COVID-19 patients. Calling the situation to be horrific, the Division Bench has directed the Additional Solicitor General for India to seek instructions from the Central Government as to what immediate and effective steps can be …

Tamil Nadu CM EPS demands 20 lakh Covid vaccine for smooth vaccination drive
3 years, 8 months ago

Tamil Nadu CM EPS demands 20 lakh Covid vaccine for smooth vaccination drive

India Today  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi Palaniswami has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding 20 lakh doses of the Covid-19 vaccine to ensure smooth vaccination drive in the state. In his letter, Edappadi Palaniswami wrote: "With the vaccination gaining pace in the state, I would request that an assured supply of at least ten days consumption of vaccine, of about …

"How Can Less Privileged Especially Those Who Lost Job Because Of Lockdown Afford Vaccine At High Price?" Madras HC Asks Centre To Consider
3 years, 8 months ago

"How Can Less Privileged Especially Those Who Lost Job Because Of Lockdown Afford Vaccine At High Price?" Madras HC Asks Centre To Consider

Live Law  

Taking suo motu notice of newspaper reports about diversion of oxygen cylinders from Tamil Nadu to other states and the availability of Remdesivir Injection, the Madras High Court today enquired about the State's preparedness to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Noting that the Executive had better inputs as to what is to be done to handle the COVID crisis, the Court …

COVID-19 oxygen crisis: Authorities blocking movement of oxygen to Delhi will be held 'criminally liable', says HC
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 oxygen crisis: Authorities blocking movement of oxygen to Delhi will be held 'criminally liable', says HC

Firstpost  

Delhi High Court noted that the Centre’s allocation of oxygen for Delhi from manufacturing plants in Haryana and Uttar Pradesh ‘was not being respected by the local authorities’ in those states The Delhi High Court on Thursday ordered stringent punishment for local authorities found blocking the movement of medical oxygen to the National Capital. The court also noted that the …

SC asks Centre for ‘national plan’ on oxygen, medicine supply as India registers world’s highest spike in COVID cases
3 years, 8 months ago

SC asks Centre for ‘national plan’ on oxygen, medicine supply as India registers world’s highest spike in COVID cases

Firstpost  

New Delhi: As the country grapples with the current wave of COVID-19 pandemic, the Supreme Court Thursday told the Centre that it wants a “national plan” on issues including supply of oxygen and essential drugs for treatment of patients infected with the virus. The top court said at least six high courts - Delhi, Bombay, Sikkim, Madhya Pradesh, Calcutta and …

SC Terms Covid-19 Situation 'National Emergency', Agrees to Hear Vedanta Plea of Free Oxygen Supply
3 years, 8 months ago

SC Terms Covid-19 Situation 'National Emergency', Agrees to Hear Vedanta Plea of Free Oxygen Supply

News 18  

The Supreme Court Thursday termed the COVID-19 situation as almost a "national emergency" while agreeing to hear Vedanta's plea for opening of its Sterlite copper unit at Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu on the ground that it would produce thousand tonnes of oxygen and give it free of cost to treat patients. We are on the oxygen plant," the bench, also …

Supreme Court asks Centre for national policy on oxygen supply, essential drugs and method of vaccination
3 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court asks Centre for national policy on oxygen supply, essential drugs and method of vaccination

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Thursday took suo motu cognisance on prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country. The top court also issued a notice to the Centre, asking for the national policy on issues relating to supply of oxygen, essential drugs and method and manner of vaccination. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India SA Bobde, Justices L Nageswara Rao and …

Have surplus oxygen, adequate Remdesivir in state: Tamil Nadu health secretary
3 years, 8 months ago

Have surplus oxygen, adequate Remdesivir in state: Tamil Nadu health secretary

India Today  

Amid reports of shortage of oxygen and Covid medicines in several states, Tamil Nadu health secretary J Radhakrishnan said that there is surplus oxygen and adequate Remdesivir in the state. State health secretary Radhakrishnan said, "We have almost 12,000 cases per day, but not all get admitted. READ: Vedanta seeks to reopen Tuticorin plant to produce oxygen amid Covid crisis, …

Covid vaccine for all above 18: Tamil Nadu plans to vaccinate minimum 60% of population
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid vaccine for all above 18: Tamil Nadu plans to vaccinate minimum 60% of population

India Today  

As the country gears up for Covid-19 vaccination for everyone above 18 years of age from May 1, the Tamil Nadu government has said that it would concentrate on creating herd immunity by vaccinating a minimum 60 per cent of its population. The state government has directed private industries, restaurant owners to assure 100 per cent vaccination of their employees …

Coronavirus Updates: Centre increases states' quota of oxygen amid reports of shortage; India reports record 2.9 lakh cases
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus Updates: Centre increases states' quota of oxygen amid reports of shortage; India reports record 2.9 lakh cases

Firstpost  

11:09 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus LATEST Updates 7500 MT oxygen being produced in India daily, say Centre Amid reports of oxygen shortage in the country, the Centre on Wednesday said of the total 7,500 metric tonnes of oxygen being produced in India per day, 6,600 metric tonnes, as on date, is being allocated to states for medical use and …

What to do If you Think You Have Covid-19: India's Top Doctors Explain Symptoms & Precautions
3 years, 8 months ago

What to do If you Think You Have Covid-19: India's Top Doctors Explain Symptoms & Precautions

News 18  

With an aim to alert and advise citizens facing worrisome second wave of Covid-19, India’s topmost doctors on Wednesday addressed key issues to alleviate fear among citizens on Covid-19 protocol. All three doctors talked in detail about the symptoms of coronavirus, precautions need to be taken if tested positive, quarantine guidelines, use and supply of Remdesivir and oxygen in hospitals, …

All possible support being extended to states to fight COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 8 months ago

All possible support being extended to states to fight COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan

India TV News  

Amid rising COVID-19 cases across the country, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday assured that "all possible support is being extended to states to fight COVID-19 by taking steps to - double Remdesivir production and supply, ensure uninterrupted supply of oxygen, continuously supply COVID-19 vaccines and enhance healthcare infrastructure." Informing about the measures that are …

COVID-19 in Maharashtra: 'Tried to discuss oxygen supply with Modi but he was busy with Bengal polls', claims Uddhav Thackeray
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID-19 in Maharashtra: 'Tried to discuss oxygen supply with Modi but he was busy with Bengal polls', claims Uddhav Thackeray

Firstpost  

Harsh Vardhan said he assured Thackeray of adequate and uninterrupted supply of medical oxygen while Piyush Goyal accused the Maharashtra chief minister of playing ‘petty politics’ Triggering a row with the Centre amid the surge in coronavirus cases, Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday claimed he tried to discuss the issue of oxygen supply with Narendra Modi on phone …

Centre asks states to make rational use of medical oxygen, ensure no wastage
3 years, 9 months ago

Centre asks states to make rational use of medical oxygen, ensure no wastage

India Today  

The Centre on Thursday asked states to make rational use of medical oxygen and ensure there is no wastage while stressing that there is sufficient stock of oxygen in the country. An inter-ministerial Empowered Group of officers was constituted during the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020 to ensure the availability of essential medical equipment including medical oxygen to the affected …

Coronavirus | Mutations found in Maharashtra samples, says Uddhav Thackeray
3 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Mutations found in Maharashtra samples, says Uddhav Thackeray

The Hindu  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday said mutations of the novel coronavirus had been found in a number of samples and the administration was on a war footing to make oxygen available at medical facilities across the State. Health Minister Rajesh Tope earlier said Maharashtra had approached neighbouring States for medical oxygen supply but they had expressed their inability …

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