The perils of an all-out lockdown
4 years, 9 months ago

The perils of an all-out lockdown

The Hindu  

As the novel coronavirus spreads, a double crisis looms over India: a health crisis and an economic crisis. Tap social schemes Since time is of the essence, the first step is to make good use of existing social-security schemes to support poor people — pensions, the Public Distribution System, midday meals, and the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, among others. Even if discontinuing public services helps to contain the health crisis, the economic consequences need to be considered. That would apply not only to health services or the Public Distribution System, but also to many other public services including administrative offices at the district and local levels. Poor people depend on these services in multiple ways, closing them across the board at this time would worsen the economic crisis without doing much to stem the health crisis.

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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. …

The third anniversary of COVID-19 lockdown: Looking back on Frontline’s coverage
1 year, 9 months ago

The third anniversary of COVID-19 lockdown: Looking back on Frontline’s coverage

The Hindu  

Published : Apr 06, 2023 12:46 IST - 1 MIN READ This fortnight, India commemorates its third anniversary of the COVID-19 lockdown. The pandemic hit India hard, with the first case reported in January 2020. The lockdown also had an impact on education, with schools and colleges closed for extended periods. India has made significant progress in its fight against …

India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
2 years ago

India fully prepared to deal with coronavirus situation: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

The Hindu  

India is fully prepared to deal with the coronavirus situation, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on 23 December. In the wake of rising coronavirus infections in China and some other countries, the government is taking various measures, including random testing of arriving international passengers, to curb possible spread of infections. Mr. Scindia said the country is fully prepared to deal …

The world must do better on Covid
2 years, 3 months ago

The world must do better on Covid

Hindustan Times  

Some of the world’s top health experts, writing as part of the Lancet Commission in a report released this week, blamed governments the world over for “widespread, global failures” in their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The report said global leaders needed to face “hard truths” that they failed to adhere to basic norms, rationality, and transparency, and that nations …

Government hopes sector-specific coronavirus rules can prevent lockdowns
2 years, 6 months ago

Government hopes sector-specific coronavirus rules can prevent lockdowns

Dutch News  

Business sectors will be required to come up with plans to contain the spread of coronavirus to keep society as open as possible during a new wave of infections, health minister Ernst Kuipers said on Monday. The government says sector-specific ‘rules ladders’ can play a key role in slowing the spread of the disease without the government having to impose …

Economy may take more than a decade to overcome COVID-19 losses: RBI report
2 years, 8 months ago

Economy may take more than a decade to overcome COVID-19 losses: RBI report

The Hindu  

The Indian economy may take more than a decade to overcome the losses caused by the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic, according to Reserve Bank of India’s Report on Currency and Finance. Taking actual growth rate of 6.6% for 2020-21, 8.9% for 2021-22 and assuming growth rate of 7.2% for 2022-23 and 7.5% beyond that, India is expected to overcome COVID-19 …

Two years since lockdown: The journey of India’s Covid response
2 years, 9 months ago

Two years since lockdown: The journey of India’s Covid response

Hindustan Times  

In a late evening address to the nation on March 24, 2020, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the government’s decision to lock down India in an effort to contain the coronavirus disease. ‘Flatten the curve’ On March 16, the Imperial College of London published a report, titled “Impact of NPIs to reduce Covid-19 mortality and healthcare demand”, which was largely …

An already slowed Indian economy faces fresh risks
2 years, 10 months ago

An already slowed Indian economy faces fresh risks

Al Jazeera  

Rising crude oil prices and supply disruptions following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could further sap an Indian economy already slowed by COVID-19, posing risks to household spending and private investments, economists have said. The “surge in oil prices as a result of the crisis poses considerable risks to the Indian economy”, Aditi Gupta, an economist at Bank of Baroda, said …

Don’t Press the Panic Button of Lockdown with New Covid Variants, Fresh Case Surges
2 years, 11 months ago

Don’t Press the Panic Button of Lockdown with New Covid Variants, Fresh Case Surges

News 18  

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, the Delhi government on Tuesday came down heavily on offices, business establishments and restaurants. Overall, India’s economic activity shrunk by -7.3 per cent during the year 2020-21, the labour market and the MSME sector have suffered acute losses. According to International Labour Organization “… in India, with a share of almost …

No need for full lockdown, says TN Health Minister Subramanian
2 years, 11 months ago

No need for full lockdown, says TN Health Minister Subramanian

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Amid the surge in the COVID-19 cases, Tamil Nadu Health Minister MA Subramanian on Tuesday said that there is no need for a lockdown in the state amid rising COVID-19 cases. According to the state health department, there are currently 62,767 active cases of COVID in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu government on Monday extended COVID-19 restrictions till January 31 …

Covid-19: Omicron surge cripples several businesses, to hit economic recovery
3 years ago

Covid-19: Omicron surge cripples several businesses, to hit economic recovery

India Today  

A fresh wave of Covid-19 infections in India has cast a shadow over economic recovery as several sectors have been impacted by fresh restrictions that have been announced in view of the situation. Numerous businesses spanning across multiple sectors have been impacted in light of the fresh restrictions imposed by states. While many people are still travelling despite the fresh …

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation
3 years ago

Covid-19 Cases Rising, Lockdown Last Option, Says Chhattisgarh CM; Directs Officials to Enforce Measures to Control Situation

News 18  

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Monday chaired an emergency meeting of ministers, senior officials and asked district level authorities to increase testing and also impose restrictions on major public events to prevent crowding. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly and it seems a third wave of infections is approaching, the CM said, but …

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 …

'Noone Wants Lockdown': Indian-American Prof Spells Out 'Prudent' Tools to Fight 'Omi-Covid'
3 years ago

'Noone Wants Lockdown': Indian-American Prof Spells Out 'Prudent' Tools to Fight 'Omi-Covid'

News 18  

In order to avoid a lockdown havoc on the poor and economy of the country, India must choose “prudence over panic”, said Bhramar Mukherjee, researcher and Professor of Epidemiology at the University of Michigan, on Thursday. Wear masks, get vaccinated, avoid large indoor gatherings and interact in well-ventilated spaces – are the three components recommended by Mukherjee for a middle …

India Sees 11,850 New Covid Cases; Netherlands Imposes Lockdown as Virus Reaches New High
3 years, 1 month ago

India Sees 11,850 New Covid Cases; Netherlands Imposes Lockdown as Virus Reaches New High

News 18  

European governments are eyeing unpopular Covid curbs, with the Netherlands opting for Western Europe’s first partial lockdown of the winter as EU experts said 10 countries in the bloc were causing “very high concern”. Dutch premier Mark Rutte announced at least three weeks of lockdown measures targeting restaurants, shops and sporting events to curb a record spike in coronavirus infections. …

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, …

State of working India 2021: The pandemic’s impact on the economy in India
3 years, 5 months ago

State of working India 2021: The pandemic’s impact on the economy in India

Hindustan Times  

This report documents the impact of one year of Covid-19 in India, on jobs, incomes, inequality, and poverty. On top of this, there were legacy problems such as a slow rate of job creation and lack of political commitment to improving working conditions which trapped a large section of the workforce without access to any employment security or social protection. …

Experts urge India’s richest state to gear up for third wave of Covid-19
3 years, 6 months ago

Experts urge India’s richest state to gear up for third wave of Covid-19

Live Mint  

Health officials in India's richest state have urged authorities to step up preparations against a possible third wave of coronavirus infections, they said on Friday, as lockdowns eased less than a month after a surge that killed thousands. "We should have a clear plan, and keep our preparations ready for the next few weeks, whenever the next wave comes," Rahul …

Some states extend lockdowns, others relax curbs as India witnesses drop in Covid cases
3 years, 6 months ago

Some states extend lockdowns, others relax curbs as India witnesses drop in Covid cases

India Today  

India has been witnessing a steady decline in daily new confirmed cases of Covid-19. Here's a look at how other states/UTs are unlocking: New Delhi In a press conference, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said places of worship in the national capital will be permitted to reopen starting Monday but visitors will not be allowed for now. State-run liquor outlets and …

Lockdowns have impacted large and small states alike
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdowns have impacted large and small states alike

Live Mint  

India’s economy began the month of May with a cloud of uncertainty: by April’s last week, most states had gone under fresh covid-19 lockdowns. The economic cost is now clear across the country, rich and poor states alike, several high-frequency indicators show in the latest monthly update to Mint’s state recovery tracker. Delhi had the poorest economic performance and the …

Indian economy, hit by COVID-19, shrinks by 7.3% in 2020-21
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian economy, hit by COVID-19, shrinks by 7.3% in 2020-21

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s economy, pummeled by the coronavirus pandemic, contracted by 7.3% in the 2020-21 financial year, just before the country was hit by another catastrophic surge in infections. Daily new cases set global records, spurring many states to announce widespread restrictions and lockdowns. In January, a government survey estimated the economy -- previously one of the fastest growing …

Indian economy's ability to rebound on test amid threats from second wave
3 years, 7 months ago

Indian economy's ability to rebound on test amid threats from second wave

Hindustan Times  

The Indian economy’s resilience will be tested by its ability to overcome a devastating outbreak of Covid-19, although no one’s yet doubting its potential to pull off the world’s fastest pace of growth among major economies this year. Data due later Monday will probably show gross domestic product grew 1% in the three months ended March, making it the second …

The economic crisis is real; the picture of economic resilience is an illusion
3 years, 7 months ago

The economic crisis is real; the picture of economic resilience is an illusion

The Hindu  

As the ongoing second wave of coronavirus infections in India peaks, there is little clarity on what its economic fallout is and will be. Two assessments from official sources—one from the Reserve Bank of India, titled The State of the Economy and the other from the Ministry of Finance, titled Month Economic Report for May—seem to suggest that economic trends …

India’s economic report card is drenched in red ink
3 years, 7 months ago

India’s economic report card is drenched in red ink

Live Mint  

India’s nascent economic recovery has been derailed by the second covid-19 wave even before it could gather steam. Launched in October 2018, Mint’s macro tracker provides a monthly state-of-the-economy report based on trends in 16 high-frequency indicators across four segments: consumer economy, producer economy, external sector, and ease of living. A year ago, during the first nationwide lockdown, 13 of …

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus Latest News Updates: Telangana reports 3,043 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths; tally now over 5.56 lakh

Firstpost  

10:57 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus Latest Updates Jharkhand facing vaccine shortage, 3 days’ stock left for 18-44 group: CM Hitting out at the Centre, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said on Monday that the state was facing a severe shortage of COVID vaccines and has barely two-three days of shots for the 18-44 age group left in its stock. …

Lockdown Extended in These States, UTs to Curb Covid-19 Spread: Full List Here
3 years, 7 months ago

Lockdown Extended in These States, UTs to Curb Covid-19 Spread: Full List Here

News 18  

With India still facing a surge in Covid-19 cases due to second wave, several states and union territories have extended lockdown to curb the further spread of the coronavirus infection. Mizoram: The state government on Saturday extended total lockdown in Aizawl and other district headquarters by another seven days till May 31. Chhattisgarh: The state government has asked authorities in …

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India, says government
3 years, 7 months ago

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India, says government

The Hindu  

The overall COVID-19 situation in the country is stabilising and the government will work towards ensuring further stabilisation, NITI Aayog member V K Paul said on Saturday. The Union Health Ministry said 11 states have over one lakh active COVID-19 cases, 17 have less than 50,000 cases while eight have active cases between 50,000 and one lakh. India in a …

Kerala extends COVID-19 curbs till 23 May, imposes 'triple lockdown' in four worst-hit districts
3 years, 7 months ago

Kerala extends COVID-19 curbs till 23 May, imposes 'triple lockdown' in four worst-hit districts

Firstpost  

The state is currently under a 9-day complete shutdown as part of its efforts to bring down the daily caseload of infected persons The Kerala government on Friday announced that the total lockdown being enforced in the state from 8 to 16 May will be extended till 23 May to contain the massive spread of COVID-19. The decision to extend …

Livelihoods & Learning Must Not Take a Hit While Containing COVID-19. Here’s How We Can Do It
3 years, 7 months ago

Livelihoods & Learning Must Not Take a Hit While Containing COVID-19. Here’s How We Can Do It

News 18  

In the wake of unprecedented flare-up of COVID cases in the country during the second wave of the pandemic, lockdown is being considered as the last remaining weapon with the government. India’s economy went through a sharp GDP contraction in the quarter ending June 30, 2020, with an unprecedented 24.4 per cent y/y decline and led to unemployment rising sharply. …

Coronavirus | Most of India should remain locked down for 6-8 weeks: ICMR chief
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | Most of India should remain locked down for 6-8 weeks: ICMR chief

The Hindu  

The head of the main Indian health agency responding to the coronavirus has said districts reporting a high number of infections should remain locked down for another six to eight weeks to control the spread of the rampaging disease. That won’t happen in six-eight weeks, clearly,” Dr. Bhargava said in an interview at the New Delhi headquarters of the ICMR, …

Covid-19: Top economist says India might face 'serious livelihood crisis'
3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19: Top economist says India might face 'serious livelihood crisis'

India Today  

India might be heading towards a “serious livelihood crisis” as the situation seems to be worse this time for the working class amid the COVID crisis and local restrictions by states already add up to something close to a nationwide lockdown, according to noted economist Jean Dreze. Read | V-shaped recovery unlikely as India’s economy faces tougher Covid test About …

COVID-19: From criticism of 'vaccine diplomacy' to undercounting of deaths, an overview of global coverage of crisis in India
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID-19: From criticism of 'vaccine diplomacy' to undercounting of deaths, an overview of global coverage of crisis in India

Firstpost  

International media outlets are questioning why the Indian government did not do enough to secure COVID-19 vaccines for its citizens With COVID-19 cases remaining stubbornly high in India, a host of international media outlets have slammed the Central government over its handling of the pandemic. India’s coronavirus situation has been getting international media attention not just because of the scale …

Telangana: Lockdown will lead to economy collapse, says CM Chandrasekhar Rao
3 years, 8 months ago

Telangana: Lockdown will lead to economy collapse, says CM Chandrasekhar Rao

India TV News  

Making it clear again that lockdown will not be imposed in Telangana, Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao on Thursday said such a move would bring life to a standstill and would lead to total collapse of the economy. KCR, as Rao is popularly known, spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over phone and urged him to supply the required vaccines, …

IMF to Revisit Growth Forecast for India Due to Surge In Covid-19 cases
3 years, 8 months ago

IMF to Revisit Growth Forecast for India Due to Surge In Covid-19 cases

News 18  

The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday that a multilateral response is critical to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic in India and globally as it hailed recent announcements by several countries to provide immediate support to India. Over 40 countries have committed to provide India urgently required medical supplies like oxygen-related equipment and critical medicines to help it deal with an …

Chorus grows louder for complete lockdown in India amid Covid-19 surge
3 years, 8 months ago

Chorus grows louder for complete lockdown in India amid Covid-19 surge

India Today  

India on Tuesday recorded over 3.57 lakh fresh Covid-19 cases and 3,449 deaths over the past 24 hours. With the 3,57,229 fresh cases in 24 hours, India's total case tally has crossed the 2-crore mark and reached 2,02,82,833. The total number of active Covid-19 cases in the country now stands at 34,47,133. xpressing concern over surging coronavirus cases in India, …

Uday Kotak calls for 'strongest national steps' to tackle 2nd Covid wave
3 years, 8 months ago

Uday Kotak calls for 'strongest national steps' to tackle 2nd Covid wave

India Today  

Top banker and the president of Confederation of Indian Industries Uday Kotak has said that the “strongest” national steps including curtailing economic activity are necessary to stop the raging second wave of Covid-19. In a statement issued recently by CII, Kotak said, “Given the current pandemic situation, safeguarding lives is of utmost priority and nationwide maximal response measure at the …

India suffers record daily coronavirus deaths as total new cases dip slightly
3 years, 8 months ago

India suffers record daily coronavirus deaths as total new cases dip slightly

ABC  

India has recorded its highest daily death toll since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, with nearly 3,700 people dying in 24 hours. Key points: Ten Indian states and union territories have imposed some form of restrictions The federal government has reportedly been advised to impose a national lockdown The government has been accused of ignoring warnings in early March …

Few weeks' lockdown in India can stop Covid transmission, suggests top US expert Dr Fauci
3 years, 8 months ago

Few weeks' lockdown in India can stop Covid transmission, suggests top US expert Dr Fauci

India Today  

Top US epidemiologist Anthony Fauci has suggested a lockdown for a few weeks in India as an immediate step to contain the spread of the coronavirus as its deadly second wave shows no signs of ebbing. Fauci, in an interview with The Indian Express, said another most important thing in the immediate is to get supplies of oxygen, medication, PPEs. …

Complete lockdown in India from May 3-20 amid massive Covid wave? What Govt said
3 years, 8 months ago

Complete lockdown in India from May 3-20 amid massive Covid wave? What Govt said

India TV News  

The government on Friday cleared the confusion after viral posts on social media claiming a complete lockdown in India from May 3-May 20, 2021, amid a raging wave of coronavirus in the country. Earlier on Thursday, the Union Home Ministry informed States, UTs that there would be no lockdown and advised them to go in for "containment" in districts and …

Second Covid Wave Poses Downside Risks to India's Economic Growth: S&P
3 years, 8 months ago

Second Covid Wave Poses Downside Risks to India's Economic Growth: S&P

News 18  

S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday said the second wave of Covid infections poses downside risks to India’s GDP and heightens the possibility of business disruptions. Last week another global rating agency Fitch had projected India’s economic growth in current fiscal at 12.8 per cent, while Moody’s Investors Service had earlier this month said that the second wave of Covid infections …

Viral load: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19-induces lockdowns and saving lives and livelihoods
3 years, 8 months ago

Viral load: The Hindu Editorial on COVID-19-induces lockdowns and saving lives and livelihoods

The Hindu  

Hovering around 3.5 lakh daily infections, India’s current wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is still some distance from the peak. After months, Chennai came under a complete Sunday lockdown with increased restrictions during the week; Kerala had the whole weekend in shutdown. The learning from the first lockdown should not be that it is a political hot potato that is …

Modi warns of coronavirus ‘storm’ overwhelming India
3 years, 8 months ago

Modi warns of coronavirus ‘storm’ overwhelming India

Al Jazeera  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi says authorities are racing to boost oxygen supplies as Delhi authorities warn of impending shortage. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the country faces a coronavirus “storm” overwhelming its health system, as authorities in New Delhi said the Indian capital’s hospitals would start running out of medical oxygen by Wednesday. Modi said the federal government …

Economic impact of 2nd Covid-19 wave could worsen in coming weeks. Here's why
3 years, 8 months ago

Economic impact of 2nd Covid-19 wave could worsen in coming weeks. Here's why

India Today  

A sharp surge in daily cases during the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has led to stricter lockdowns in most states. Brokerage firm Nomura recently said in a report that the pace of business activity resumption has taken a huge knock due to the mobility restrictions across Indian states. Business activity in India has started plummeting since the second …

New Delhi goes into lockdown amid India’s explosive coronavirus surge
3 years, 8 months ago

New Delhi goes into lockdown amid India’s explosive coronavirus surge

LA Times  

India’s capital imposed a weeklong coronavirus lockdown Monday night amid an explosive surge in infections, which authorities said had pushed the city’s tottering healthcare system to its limit. “People keep arriving, in an almost collapsing situation,” said Dr. Suresh Kumar, who heads Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital, one of New Delhi’s largest hospitals for treating COVID-19 patients. The city …

Lockdown in Delhi till April 26, health system may collapse with daily 25,000 Covid cases, says CM Kejriwal
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown in Delhi till April 26, health system may collapse with daily 25,000 Covid cases, says CM Kejriwal

India Today  

Delhi government will be enforcing lockdown in the city starting Monday night for a week till April 26 as it grapples with the massive surge in Covid-19 cases. Kejriwal said Delhi's health system is strained with the daily 25,000 cases that the city is witnessing now. After a meeting with Delhi L-G Anil Baijal, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on Monday …

V-shaped recovery unlikely as India's economy faces tougher Covid test
3 years, 8 months ago

V-shaped recovery unlikely as India's economy faces tougher Covid test

India Today  

India’s economic recovery has been cut short by an unprecedented Covid-19 wave that has forced many states to impose localised lockdowns. In January, the government said India’s economy would see a ‘V-shaped’ recovery as economic activity resumed in full swing after the first wave. ECONOMY FACES COVID TEST India’s gross domestic product could go through multiple revisions in the current …

Lockdown to return amid massive Covid wave? What Nirmala Sitharaman said
3 years, 8 months ago

Lockdown to return amid massive Covid wave? What Nirmala Sitharaman said

India TV News  

Amid surging coronavirus cases in India, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday made it clear that the government would not go for lockdowns in a big way and only resort to local containment. In a virtual meeting with World Bank Group President David Malpass, Sitharaman appreciated the initiatives of the international financial institution to increase the lending space for India …

India’s Maharashtra tightens COVID curbs as hospitals struggle
3 years, 8 months ago

India’s Maharashtra tightens COVID curbs as hospitals struggle

Al Jazeera  

Maharashtra state and its capital Mumbai are the current epicentre of the country’s infection spike. India’s Maharashtra state has announced tighter coronavirus restrictions including in the regional capital, Mumbai, as infections surge and oxygen supplies run short. The new measures follow Maharashtra’s move to impose a state-wide weekend lockdown that confined the state’s 125 million people to their homes until …

Opinion | Covid pandemic: Imposing a complete lockdown may not be necessary
3 years, 9 months ago

Opinion | Covid pandemic: Imposing a complete lockdown may not be necessary

India TV News  

The entire nation is presently worried over the fast-spreading Covid pandemic. Hundreds of migrant workers have started leaving for their home states from Mumbai, Pune, and Surat, a repeat of last year’s exodus. We are continuously monitoring and enhancing supply.” Due to night curfew, weekend lockdown, and total restrictions on business in several cities of Maharashtra, including Mumbai, thousands of …

Test-Track-Treat, No Lockdown And Others: PM's Five Mantras to Fight Second Covid Wave
3 years, 9 months ago

Test-Track-Treat, No Lockdown And Others: PM's Five Mantras to Fight Second Covid Wave

News 18  

No more lockdowns in order to keep the economy afloat, increased focus on the test-track-treat-contain strategy that yielded results during the first wave, shedding “Covid fatigue”, immediate steps to boost testing, and sticking to the worldwide experience of vaccine roll-out with nearly 90% of all Sars-Cov-2 victims in India over 45 years of age — these were the five major …

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