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Citing own robust system, India turns down UN supply chain help: Spokesperson
"We offered the assistance of our integrated supply chain if it was required. We've been told at this point that it's not needed because India has a reasonably robust system to deal with this. But our offer stands, and we're willing to help in whatever way we can," Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq said on Tuesday.
Indian Army expands Delhi Base Hospital capacity 4X
At the start of the current Covid-19 wave, the Base Hospital catered to 340 Covid beds of which just 250 beds were oxygenated. "This resource was being severely stretched for additional capacities due to exponential rise in cases," Colonel Aman Anand said. Despite the beds being filled to their capacity, patients over and above this capacity are being treated in the Trauma Centre after obtaining their willingness to wait for beds.
Ex-Cong MP, Minister Eknath Gaikwad falls to Covid
A two-time Lok Sabha MP from Mumbai, Gaikwad, 81, was the father of Maharashtra School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad. Hailing from Dharavi, Gaikwad served as a Cabinet Minister in Maharashtra for several years and also functioned in various positions, including President of Mumbai Congress on various occasions during its most difficult times.
UP Deputy CM Dinesh Sharma hospitalised due to Covid
Sharma was admitted to the hospital on Tuesday late evening while his wife, who had also tested positive was hospitalized earlier. Sharma informed about his hospitalization in a tweet. "A few days ago, I tested positive for COVID-19. After consultation with doctors, I was in home isolation. For better treatment, I have been hospitalized," he tweeted in Hindi.
Delaying vax will give virus opportunity to develop new variants
The government of India has announced that all individuals aged above 18 years would be eligible to get Covid-19 vaccination starting May 1. This must be considered as the end game for the deadly pandemic to be driven out of India but this would not be achieved if the young and the old hesitate to take the vaccine, say the experts.
Registration for 3rd phase of vax begins from 4 p.m.
In the morning, Aarogya Setu, the Government's mobile application for contact tracing and Adissemination of medical advisories to contain the spread of Covid, tweeted: "Registration for 18 plus to begin on http://cowin.gov.in, Aarogya Setu App and UMANG App at 4 PM on 28th April. Appointments at State Government centres and Private centres depending on how many vaccination centres are ready on 1st May for Vaccination of 18 plus."
Allahabad HC notice to SEC on 135 teachers' death on poll duty
Taking cognizance of the reported deaths of 135 teachers, Shiksha Mitras and investigators assigned panchayat election duty, Allahabad High Court, on Tuesday, issued the notices. The court further asked why action should not be taken against the state poll panel and its officials and why those responsible for Covid violations should not be prosecuted.
14-day lockdown kicks in Covid-hit Karnataka
"As decided by the state cabinet on Monday, the 14-day lockdown has come into effect from Tuesday night and will continue till May 12 morning to break the chain of Covid transmission across the state and reduce the number of Covid cases," an official told IANS here.
4 killed in Thane hospital fire
Another more than 20 patients in different wards were evacuated, according to Thane Police and Fire Brigade officials. Housing Minister Dr Jitendra Awhad who rushed to the spot said: "The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained... The police and the local municipal corporation will give the details soon," he said.
Delhi withdraws order on Ashoka Hotel Covid centre for HC judges
"Issued directions to withdraw this order immediately," Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia responded to a tweet citing how 100 rooms at the Ashoka Hotel will be converted into a Covid facility for the judges, other judicial members of the Delhi High Court and their families.
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