INDIA
Oxygen Express delivers 510 MTs of liquid medical oxygen to 4 states
"Indian Railways is continuing its journey of delivering liquid medical oxygen to various parts of the country. So far, more than 510 metric tonnes LMO have been delivered to Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi," the Railway Ministry said, adding that Haryana government has also requested an Oxygen Express.
Single dose of Pfizer, AstraZeneca can cut Covid transmission by 50%
The study led by UK's Public Health England (PHE) showed that people who took the first dose of either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines -- and who became infected three weeks later -- were between 38 per cent and 49 per cent less likely to pass the virus on than unvaccinated people, the BBC reported on Wednesday.
Modi reviews IAF efforts to help fight against Covid
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the need to increase the speed, scale and safety of Indian Air Force in transporting oxygen tankers and other essential materials. The Prime Minister reviewed efforts of Air force to help in the Cover-19 related situation with Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria.
Central Vista not essential, central govt with vision is: Rahul
Rahul Gandhi tweeted on Wednesday, "Central Vista- not essential, Central Govt with a vision essential." Stepping up the attack on the government on the issue of coronavirus management, the former Congress president had said on Tuesday that the fight is against Covid, not Congress.
Allahabad HC judge succumbs to Covid
Justice Virendra Kumar Srivastava, a sitting judge of the Allahabad High Court, passed away on Wednesday after being afflicted by Covid. Justice Srivastava was at the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court.
EC releases 318 companies of forces before 8th phase of Bengal polls
The election and the counting will be conducted with the help of the remaining 753 companies of which 646 companies will be directly used in the last phase and the rest of the forces will be used for other election related duties.
Maharashtra to give free jabs to all in 18-44 age group
The decision was taken at a state cabinet meeting after which Health Minister Rajesh Tope informed the media about the details of the much-anticipated move. Thackeray said that the citizens shall be informed of the mega-vaccination drive to be undertaken from May 1, depending on the supply of doses available from various sources, including imports if necessary.
Covid warriors: Few Good Men stand up to challenge
Notably, these individuals pooled their human resources to provide free medicines, arranging ICU beds, oxygen cylinders and even transporting patients to hospitals. One such individual, east Delhi-based businessman Varun Tyagi, 39, not only helped Covid patients secure medicines but on many occasions gave away medicines free of cost to needy individuals.
SC asks UP govt to shift Kappan to Delhi for treatment
The bench comprising Chief Justice N.V. Ramana, Justices S. Kant and A.S. Bopanna was hearing the habeas corpus petition filed by Kerala Union of Working Journalists(KUWJ) seeking Kappan's release. The Court said that he has to be given treatment at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital or AIIMS or any other government hospital in Delhi and after recovery, he has to be sent back to Mathura jail, where he is under custody.
Gurugram hospitals to fill Google form to access liquid oxygen
The district administration has clarified that efforts will be made to provide oxygen only to those hospitals and nursing homes registered with it. An order in this regard was issued by Additional Chief Secretary T.C. Gupta.
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