17 new covid cases reported in J-K

Jammu and Kashmir reported 13 fresh Covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday.

They said one of the fresh cases was reported from Jammu Division and 12 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 453690.

There was no death reported in the last 24 hours, they said. So far 4750 persons have succumbed to the virus—2327 in Jammu and 2423 in Kashmir.

Besides, they said, 17 Covid-19 patients—14 from Jammu and three from Valley— recovered during the time. So far 448798 people have recovered, leaving the active case tally at 142— 11 in Jammu and 131 in Kashmir.

They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said. They also informed that 25620 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

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J-K reports 31 new Covid-19 cases

Jammu and Kashmir reported 31 fresh Covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday.

They said one of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 30 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 453626.

There was no death reported in the last 24 hours, they said. So far 4750 persons have succumbed to the virus, 2327 in Jammu and 2423 in Kashmir.

They said that nine Covid-19 patients, five from Jammu and four from Valley, recovered during the time. So far 448733 people have recovered, leaving the active case tally at 134, 34 in Jammu and 100 in Kashmir.

They said there was no new confirmed case of mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. So far 51 black fungus cases have been confirmed in J&K, the officials said. They also informed that 35161 doses of covid-19 vaccine were administered during the time in J&K. (GNS)

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3.86 Lakh Covid Cases In India In New Daily High, 3,498 Deaths In A Day.

Coronavirus Cases: The total number of deaths has increased to 2,08,330 after the one-day spike. This is the ninth straight day of over three lakh new cases in the country.

Highlights

• The total number of deaths has increased to 2,08,330
• Maharashtra reported 66,159 new cases and 771 deaths on Thursday
• A huge international aid operation has been launched

Covid has infected over 3.86 lakh more people in India in yet another worrying daily high and killed 3,498 in the last 24 hours. The record number comes even as a huge international aid operation has been launched with many countries promising help.

This morning, a US military plane brought the first emergency coronavirus supplies from America to help India battle its devastating surge in the pandemic. A Super Galaxy military transporter carrying more than 400 oxygen cylinders and other hospital equipment and nearly one million rapid coronavirus tests landed in Delhi.

The total number of deaths has increased to 2,08,330 after the one-day spike. This is the ninth straight day of over three lakh new cases in the country. India's tally of more than 1.87 crore Covid cases is the second-highest globally, behind the United States and ahead of Brazil.

Maharashtra reported 66,159 new cases and 771 deaths on Thursday. The Mumbai civic body has cited vaccine shortage and said it is stopping vaccination for three days, starting today. After Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Delhi have the highest number of infections.Kerala- which reported India's first Covid case last year - on Thursday logged 38,607 new Covid cases, the highest in a day so far. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said more restrictions will be imposed in the state from May 4 to 9. 

Delhi once again reported its highest ever deaths in a day due to the virus. 395 Covid patients died and 24,235 new infections were reported in the last 24 hours in the capital, according to government data.

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Delhi To Have 44 Oxygen Plants By Next Month, France To Give 21: Arvind Kejriwal.

COVID-19 Delhi: In the next month, the Delhi government will set up 44 oxygen plants at various hospitals, including 21 that will be imported from France. The Centre will install eight oxygen plants by April 30, Mr Kejriwal said during an online briefing.

( In pic: Mr Arvind Kejriwal,Delhi CM)

New Delhi: 

With Delhi facing a crippling shortage of life-saving oxygen, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said his government will import 18 cryogenic tankers from Thailand and 21 ready-to-use oxygen plants from France.

He said the scrambling for oxygen witnessed last week has been addressed and the situation has improved significantly in the past two days.

In the next month, the Delhi government will set up 44 oxygen plants at various hospitals, including 21 that will be imported from France. The Centre will install eight oxygen plants by April 30, Mr Kejriwal said during an online briefing.

Arvind Kejriwal, who had sought the help of Chief Ministers of other states and the country's top industrialists to resolve the oxygen crisis in the national capital, said "tremendous" cooperation has been received, with many of them urging not to be named for their contribution.

Source:NDTV.

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3 women aged between 20 to 55 years among 16 more die of covid-19 in J&K.

3 women aged between 20 to 55 years among 16 more die of covid-19 in J&K.

Srinagar, April 27 (GNS):  A 20-year-old girl and two women aged between 47 to 55 years were among at least 16 more people who succumbed to covid-19 in Jammu and Kashmir since overnight, officials said on Tuesday.   

They said the 20-year-old was resident of Tral Pulwama and died a week after she was admitted to SKIMS Soura.  

A 55-year-old woman from Qazigund Anantnag died three days after she was admitted to SKIMS Soura, they said. 

A 65-year-old man from Habak Srinagar died eight days after he was admitted to SKIMS Soura, they said. An 80-year-old man from Damhal, diagnosed “HTN DM, COVID+, ARF”, was declared brought dead at GMC Anantnag at around 8:45 a.m. today, they said. 

A 75-year-old man from Zainpora died a day after he was admitted to GMC Anantnag after being diagnosed with “HTN t2DM and covid positive”, they said.   

Reports from Kupwara said that a 65-year-old woman from Amrooi Karnah died at JLNM Hospital Rainawari here while a 47-year-old from Suleman Tanghdar died at SMHS hospital. 

A 62-year-old woman from Bagh-i-Mehtab Srinagar also died at JLNM Rainawari, one among the exclusive facilities for the management of the covid-19 patients in Kashmir Valley. One more patient died at SKIMS Soura while seven fatalities were reported from hospitals in Jammu mainly GMC Jammu, they said. 

With these fresh deaths, the fatality count has reached 2188 in J&K, they added. (GNS).

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3.23 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India, 2,771 Deaths In 24 Hours.

New COVID-19 Cases: This is the sixth straight day that over three lakh cases have been recorded in the country.

India today logged over 3.23 lakh new Covid cases, 8.4% less than yesterday, and 2,771 deaths in the last 24 hours. Several nations, including the US, have pledged help as India grapples with severe shortage of oxygen supply and essential medicines.

1. This is the sixth straight day that over three lakh cases have been recorded in India. The fresh Covid figure takes the country's total caseload to over 1.76 crore. Monday's deaths have taken the total fatalities to 1,97,894.

2. Maharashtra reported 48,700 cases of Covid even as Mumbai recorded a drop. Several other cities in the state continue to have a high caseload despite restrictions. 

3. AfterMaharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Delhi have the most infections.

4. From tonight, Karnataka will observe a two-week shutdown in a bid to break the chain of Covid infections. The state, which reported 29,744 new cases, has seen a huge spike in infections overwhelm its health system. Up to 16,545 of the new cases are from Bengaluru.

5. Delhi recorded the highest single-day rise on Monday in its COVID-19 death count with 380 more people dying due to the infection. The capital recorded 20,201 cases in the last 24 hours. The dip in cases is also due to lower testing. Up to 57,690 tests were conducted on Sunday which is half of what Delhi conducts on a usual day.
   

6. Kerala on Monday announced strict measures to control the surge. Cinema halls, malls, gyms, sports complexes, swimming pools and bars in the state will remain closed indefinitely. The Pinarayi Vijayan government has said that all social, political, cultural, and religious gatherings will remain banned until further orders.
   

7. Uttar Pradesh, which is also seeing a worrying surge, logged 33,551 new Covid cases and 249 deaths on Monday. Gautam Buddh Nagar, of which Noida is a part, on Monday recorded its highest single-day spike in COVID-linked deaths, with official data showing 15 people dying due to the viral disease in 24 hours.
   

8. Uttar Pradesh, which is also seeing a worrying surge, logged 33,551 new Covid cases and 249 deaths on Monday. Gautam Buddh Nagar, of which Noida is a part, on Monday recorded its highest single-day spike in COVID-linked deaths, with official data showing 15 people dying due to the viral disease in 24 hours.
   

9. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden had a telephonic conversation on Monday, a day after US said it would send raw material needed to manufacture extra stocks of Covishield vaccine. The European Union, Germany, France, and several other nations, too, have assured India of help to fight its worst public health crisis.
   

10. The first shipment of Covid medical supplies from UK to India, including 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators, arrived early this morning, the foreign ministry said.                                                                         Source:NDTV
    

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Gangster Chhota Rajan Tests Covid Positive, Admitted To AIIMS.

Rajan, 61, is lodged in the high security Tihar prison in New Delhi since his arrest after deportation from Bali, Indonesia, in 2015.

Mumbai: 

Underworld don Rajendra Nikalje alias Chhota Rajan has tested positive for COVID-19 and admitted to the New Delhi-based All India Institute of Medical Services (AIIMS), Tihar jail authorities informed a sessions court in Mumbai on Monday.

Rajan, 61, is lodged in the high security Tihar prison in New Delhi since his arrest after deportation from Bali, Indonesia, in 2015.

All the criminal cases pending against him in Mumbai were transferred to the CBI and a special court was constituted to try them.

On Monday, an assistant jailor of the Tihar jail telephonically informed the sessions court here that they could not produce Rajan via video conference before the judge for hearing in a case as the gangster has tested positive for COVID-19 and admitted to the AIIMS.

Rajan is facing as many as 70 criminal cases pertaining to extortion and murder in Mumbai.

In 2018, Rajan was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in the 2011 murder case of journalist Jyotirmoy Dey.

Last week, the special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted Rajan and his aide in connection with the murder of Hanif Kadawala, an accused in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blasts case.

Source:NDTV

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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19

Posted Date:- Apr 26, 2021.

 

World’s largest vaccination drive enters 100th day with 14.19 Cr vaccine doses India’s cumulative recoveries stand at 1,43,04,382 today. The National Recovery Rate is 82.62%. Prime Minister reviews preparations by Armed Forces to assist in COVID management 3131 Metric Tonnes of Liquid Medical oxygen supplied by Steel plants

 

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India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 14.19 Crore as the Largest Vaccination Drive completes 100 days

• The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 14.19 Cr today as part of the world’s largest vaccination drive
• India’s cumulative recoveries stand at 1,43,04,382 today. The National Recovery Rate is 82.62%.
• 2,19,272 recoveries were registered in the last 24 hours.
• Ten states account for 78.98% of the new recoveries.
• 3,52,991 new cases were registered in the last 24 hours.
• The National Mortality Rate has been falling and currently stands at 1.13%.
• Five States/UTs have not reported any COVID19 deaths in the last 24 hours. These are D&D & D&N, Tripura, Lakshadweep, Mizoram and A&N Islands.

 

Prime Minister reviews preparations by Armed Forces to assist in Covid management

The Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat today called on the Prime Minister. They reviewed the preparations and operations being undertaken by the Armed Forces to deal with the pandemic.PM was also informed that all medical officers on staff appointments at Command HQ, Corps HQ, Division HQ & similar HQ of Navy and Air-Force will be employed at hospitals.The CDS informed the PM that nursing personnel are being employed in large numbers to complement the doctors at the hospitals. PM was also briefed that oxygen cylinders available with armed forces in various establishments will be released for hospitals.The CDS also said that they are creating medical facilities in large numbers and where possible military medical infrastructure will be made available to civilians.PM also reviewed the operations being undertaken by IAF to transport oxygen and other essentials in India and abroad.

The two leaders discussed the COVID-19 situation in the respective country and exchanged views on various regional and global challenges posed by the pandemic. Prime Minister Modi also thanked Prime Minister Suga for providing assistance to India for combating the pandemic. He also expressed hope that he would be able to receive Prime Minister Suga in India at the earliest in the near future once the COVID-19 situation stabilizes.

 

3131Metric Tonnes of Liquid Medical oxygen supplied by Steel plants

Steel Plants in Public & Private Sector supplied 3131.84 Metric Tonnes of Liquid Medical oxygen (LMO) to various states on the 25^th April 2021,ascompared to 2894 tonnes dispatched on the previous day.A week earlier, on an average 1500/1700 Metric tonnes /Day was being dispatched. The production on 25^th April was 3468.6 MT.Steel plants have been able to enhance the supply of LMOby taking various initiatives, which include reduction in the production of Nitrogen and Argon and only producing LMO in most plants.

Operationalisation of DGFT ‘COVID-19 Helpdesk' for International Trade related Issues

Department of Commerce, Government of India and Directorate General of Foreign Trade(DGFT) have undertaken to monitor the status of exports and imports, and difficulties being faced by trade stakeholders in view of the surge of COVID-19 cases.

 

Dedicated Helpdesk by CBIC for Handholding Trade, Industry and Individual , to expedite Customs Clearance of Imports related to COVID including Oxygen and oxygen related equipmentsetc
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has set up dedicated helpdesk to handle queries related to Covid related Imports and handhold the trade, industry and individuals for expeditious customs clearance.

 

CSIR-CMERI indigenously developed Oxygen enrichment technology may effective for treating COVID-19 patients: Dr. V R Sirsath

The CSIR-CMERI indigenously developed Oxygen enrichment technology may effective for treating COVID-19 patients. This Technology has tremendous potential. He urged all the participant industries/Entrepreneurs to come forward in this crucial juncture & manufacture the device at earliest.

For details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1714106

 

INPUTS FROM PIB FIELD OFFICES

Maharashtra: Maharashtra received 44 tonnes of Liquid Oxygen via 'Oxygen Express' today. Indian Railways’ Ro Ro service carrying three tankers of Liquid Medical Oxygen from Hapa in Gujarat reached Kalamboli in Navi Mumbai. From these three tankers, one each will be sent to Mumbai, Thane and Pune. Nagpur in Maharashtra had received three tankers yesterday evening itself. Nine hospitals in Nashik are to set up their own oxygen production plants. The district has got an administrative approval of Rs 10 crore 88 lakhs for the project from the district annual plan.

 

Gujarat: A 900 bed DhanvantariCovid Care Hospital jointly set up by the DRDO and the state government at Gujarat University Convention and Exhibition Centre in Ahmedabad has become operational. The hospital started admitting patients yesterday. The State has recorded 14,296 new cases of Covid19 yesterday. 6727 patients recovered during the last 24 hours and were discharged from the hospitals.

 

Madhya Pradesh: TheMadhya Pradesh govt extended the 'corona curfew' in Bhopal till May 3. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that the 'corona curfew' imposed in the state had stabilised the covid positivity rate. From 24.29 % on April 22nd, it had came down to 23.01 % on April 25. Number of patients recovering and returning home had also gathered pace. On April 19, this number was 6,836, which increased to 11,324 yesterday.

Chhattisgarh:Chhattisgarh government has extended lockdown till May 6. All government and private offices are to remain closed during the lockdown period. Apart from this, entry of public in religious and tourist places will also be banned.

Rajasthan: Two oxygen tankers have reached Rajasthan's Jodhpur. These tankers reached the city through green corridor and later the gas was transferred to the Liquid Oxygen Plants in Mathura Das Mathur Hospital and Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Jodhpur. The State Government has started a COVID-19 Helpdesk (2225624 , 2225000) that will function 24*7 from today.

 

Goa: North Goa shacks begin winding up business ahead of season end as Covid-19 cases continue to surge. One of the most turbulent of all seasons for beach shack owners in the Calangute-Candolim beach-belt has practically come to an end.

 

Kerala: An all-party meeting held today has decided not to impose a complete lockdown in the state for time being; curbs in containment zones will be strictly enforced; lockdown like restrictions on weekends will continue; shops will be allowed to operate only till 7:30pm. Strict restrictions will be in place on the counting day, May 2, to prevent victory celebrations. The practical exams for HSE and VHSE have also been postponed. The state has meanwhile revised guidelines for discharge of Covid-19 patients. Kerala logged its highest single day spike with 28,469 new Covid cases on Sunday. The test positivity rate is at 22.46. Yesterday 1,94,427 persons were vaccinated.

 

Tamil Nadu:TN political parties gave green signal to reopen Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi for oxygen production: the unanimous decision was taken at the all-party meeting chaired by CM Edappadi K Palaniswami at the secretariat today. Puducherry logged 747 fresh Covid-19 cases and 10 deaths in the last 24 hours taking the overall tally in the Union territory to 54,026 and pushing the total death toll to 758. Tamil Nadu on Sunday reported 15,659 fresh Covid-19 cases and 82 deaths. The state vaccinated 22,573 people on Sunday. With this a total of 53,51,384 have been vaccinated across the state.

 

Karnataka:Karnataka has announced a two-week curfew from Tuesday 6pm to reduce the number of infections and to break the chain of the virus. Essential services will be allowed between 6 am and 10 am. There will be no public transport during the curfew, the Chief Minister said. Cabinet resolved to write to state election commission to defer all upcoming polls for at least three months. New Cases Reported: 34804; Total Active Cases: 262162. Around 60,693 were vaccinated yesterday with a total of 86,61,038 having been vaccinated in the state till now. “A 100 to 150-bedded makeshift hospital will be set up in Bengaluru and in the premises of medical colleges at district centres,” said State Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar. Union Minister Prahlad Joshi said that Centre on Saturday sent an estimated 800 metric tonnes of medical oxygen and 1.22 lakh vials Remdisivir injections to the state.

 

Andhra Pradesh: The State reported 12,634 new cases of Covid-19 with 69 deaths, while 4304 got discharged during the last 24 hours. A total of 56,78,628 doses of Covid vaccine have been administered in the state as on Sunday. A total of 4 lakh doses of Covishield vaccine arrived from Serum Institute of India, Pune on Sunday and the state received one lakh doses of the vaccine a day ago. For adequate supply of Remdesivir the government has appointed nodal and assistant nodal officers for all the 13 districts. Meanwhile, the Andhra Pradesh government has issued special directives to hospitals and labs on CT scans. The government has fixed the price of CT scan at Rs 3,000.

 

Telangana: A total of 56,499 people received the first dose of Covid vaccine and 11,457 second dose on Sunday in the state. Now, the cumulative number of people received first dose in the state stands at 35,71,172 and second dose at 5,03,135. Meanwhile, a total of 6,551 new daily cases and 43 fatalities were reported in the state yesterday. Number of Active cases in the state now has gone up to 65,597 The state Health Department has decided to fill 755 posts of various categories including doctors on contract basis and through outsourcing as Covid cases are increasing sharply. The Covid cases among children are increasing in the state and about 2.7 percent of the total cases are of below 10 years children only.. In the wake of surge in Covid cases the State Govt has declared summer holidays for all schools and junior colleges in the state from April 27 to May 31

 

Assam: 14 COVID-19 patients succumbed to their infection on Sunday, even as 1,844 new cases were detected in the State, at a positivity rate of 5.48 percent. With the COVID-19 infection spreading fast, the Assam health department is exploring the idea of setting up 10 to 15 more mini oxygen plants in the State. Assam installed 8 oxygen generation plants, 3 at GMCH, 2 at JMCH and one each at Tezpur, Barpeta and Diphu medical colleges after the COVID crisis hit the state and these are now producing 5.25 MT oxygen per day.

Manipur:Manipur has logged the year's highest daily COVID-19 positive cases at 140. Manipur's COVID-19 caseload surged to 30,421 and the death toll rose to 385 as two more succumbed to the disease on Sunday. The total number of people who have been vaccinated against the virus in the State has reached 1,29,099.In all, 24 district level medical officers have been appointed as District Nodal Officer (DNO) for contact tracing activities.In continuous effort to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, the state government has installed five oxygen generators that could produce 10 jumbo cylinders on Sunday.

Meghalaya:The state recorded 208 fresh cases on Sunday – the highest single-day spike in 2021. The number of active cases in the state stands at 1,338.
Also, two more COVID-related deaths on Sunday took the total number of fatalities to 160.Overcoming the fear surrounding the safety of COVID-19 vaccines, people in Shillong have started coming out in large numbers to get vaccinated..

Sikkim: A 100-bed Covid ward is to be set up at Paljor Stadium to house Covid Care Centre.148 Covid new cases, one death in Sikkim.

 

Tripura:One death yesterday due to COVID in Agartala. While the state added another 100 cases in last 24 hours in Agartala.Board varsity exam cancelled in Tripura owing to surge in COVID cases.

 

Nagaland: Nagaland registered 180 new Covid cases on Sunday taking total to 13,183. Dimapur alone reported 154 new cases. Active cases are 679.
A total of 1,80,437 beneficiaries have been inoculated in Nagaland so far.

 

Punjab: The total number of patients tested Positive is 339090. Number of active cases is 48154. Total Deaths reported is 8432. Total COVID-19 Vaccinated with 1st dose (Healthcare + Frontline Workers) is 582275. Total COVID-19 Vaccinated with 2nd dose (Healthcare + Frontline Workers) is 169344. Total above 45 Vaccinated with 1st dose is 2092480. Total above 45 Vaccinated with 2nd dose is 142269.

 

Chandigarh: Total Lab confirmed COVID-19 cases is 38692. Total number of Active Cases is 5236. Total number of COVID-19 deaths till date is 435.

 

Himachal Pradesh: Total number of patients tested Covid positive till date is 87501. Total number of Active Cases is 13577. Total deaths reported till date is 1323.
 

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25 Covid Patients Dead At Delhi Hospital Due To Low Oxygen Pressure.

Delhi coronavirus: Several hospitals have, over the past three days, flagged a crisis of oxygen supply, beds and medicines amid rising Covid cases.

Highlights

• Oxygen was to reach by 5 pm but reached around midnight: Official
• At least 215 patients are critical and in dire need of oxygen, he said
• Delhi on Friday logged 348 deaths linked to Covid, its highest in a day.

New Delhi: 

Twenty-five people died last night at the Jaipur Golden Hospital in Delhi due to shortage of medical oxygen, a top official at the hospital said today, highlighting the worsening situation in the national capital's hospitals.

"We had been allotted 3.5 metric tons of oxygen from the government. The supply was to reach us by 5 in the evening, but it reached around midnight. By then, 25 patients had died," Dr. DK Baluja, Medical Director at Jaipur Golden Hospital, told NDTV.

At least 215 Covid patients admitted at the hospital are critical and in dire need of oxygen, he added.

The hospital has now approached the Delhi High Court for help. "There is big human tragedy coming in next few minutes in our hospital. We have already lost 25 lives. We are gasping for oxygen. We have our Doctors before you. Please save lives. Please," Jaipur Golden Hospital said in its plea.

Jaipur Golden Hospital is the second hospital in the city to sent SOS over shortage of oxygen this morning.

The court has asked the Centre to strictly follow its order to provide medical oxygen to Delhi and ensure safe passage to oxygen without obstructions. "Beg, borrow or steal," said the judges, warning the centre that "all hell would break loose" if hospitals ran out of oxygen.

Last evening, Delhi logged 348 deaths linked to Covid, highest in a day so far. The city - battling with fourth Covid wave - also reported 24,331 new coronavirus cases.

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"PM Sir, Please Make A Phone Call": Arvind Kejriwal On Oxygen Crisis.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the crippling oxygen crisis in hospitals in the capital.

New Delhi: 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the Chief Ministers of the 10 states worst hit by the deadly second wave of Covid on a day India touched a new record of 3.32 lakh Covid cases and 2,263 deaths in 24 hours.

In an interaction that was live on TV, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the crippling oxygen crisis in hospitals in the capital.

"Please sir, we need your guidance," Mr Kejriwal said to the Prime Minister.

"There's a huge shortage of oxygen in Delhi. Will people of Delhi not get oxygen if there is no oxygen-producing plant here? Please suggest whom should I speak to in Central Govt when an oxygen tanker destined for Delhi is stopped in another state," he said.

Mr Kejriwal urged PM Modi to facilitate the airlifting of oxygen from West Bengal and Odisha to resolve the shortage in Delhi Hospitals.

"PM Sir, please, do make a phone call to the Chief Minister of the state where maximum trucks (tankers carrying oxygen) are being stopped so oxygen can reach Delhi."  The Chief Minister called for a national policy to tackle the crisis.

Government sources said the interaction was not meant to be televised and accused Mr Kejriwal of "descending to a new low".

"For the first time, private conversations of PMs meeting with CM is being televised. His entire speech was not meant for any solution but for playing politics and evading responsibility," said the sources.

They also accused the Delhi Chief Minister of "yawning and laughing"" during a previous meeting on Covid with PM Modi.

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Covid 19- JK Admin Orders Extension of Night Curfew to all 20 Districts

The Jammu Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha ordered the imposition of night curfew in all Municipal/urban local body limits of Jammu Kashmir.

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New #COVID control measures: The Corona Curfew at night shall be extended to all Municipal/urban local body limits of all 20 districts of #JammuAndKashmir. It was already in force in eight districts earlier, from 10 pm to 6 am,” the Office of LG J&K said in a tweet.

He said that besides, public transport (matadors / mini-buses / buses, etc.,) in J&K shall be permitted to ply only at 50% of its authorized seating capacity. “The District Superintendents of Police shall ensure compliance to this effect.”

Only 50% shops in Market complexes / Bazaars / Malls within the Municipal limits / urban local body limits shall be open on an alternate basis through a rotation system. District magistrates of all districts shall devise a mechanism to implement this, preferably in consultation with local market associations.”

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Nearly 40,000 Fresh COVID-19 Cases In India In New High This Year: 10 Points

Amid a worrying surge in coronavirus cases, India recorded yet another spike of nearly 40,000 fresh infections in the last 24 hours - highest daily-rise since November 29 - as government warns against protocol violations and authorities prepare for a second Covid wave. 39,726 new cases took India's Covid tally to 1,15,14,331; 154 deaths in the last 24 hours took the total number fatalities to 1,59,370. Maharashtra, Punjab, Kerala, Karnataka and Gujarat are the five states that have recorded the highest single-day surge since yesterday, government data shows.

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Elderly woman among three die of Covid-19 in Jammu

Ex-Minister, Dir Health Jammu test positive; 51 infected patients on ventilators at CD Hospital

At least three persons have died of COVID-19 while Director Health, Jammu and a former minister were among fresh Coronavirus cases reported in Jammu in the past 24 hours, officials said on Friday.

They said that a 50-year-old man from Kachi Chawani, Old City, was admitted at the GMC’s emergency ward on September 10 and he had tested positive for covid-19. He, however, could not survive and died of multiple ailments, said the officials.

They said that another elderly person from Vikas Nagar in Patoli of Sarwal area who had tested positive also died of covid-19.

Similarly, one covid infected woman from Narwal also lost her life due to the deadly virus. So far, 134 people have lost their lives due to coronavirus in Jammu division, and 78 of them are from Jammu district only, including today’s three fresh covid deaths.

Meanwhile, a senior Congress leader and a former minister, and Director Health, Jammu have tested positive for covid-19. “At least 51 covid infected people are sick and all of them are on ventilators at Chest Disease Hospital at Bakshi Nagar,” said an official.

The CD Hospital is a level-two hospital to admit covid infected people and very serious cases are being shifted to the GMC Jammu’s isolation wards.

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