Coronavirus Highlights: 'We're Determined To Help India In Its Hour Of Need,' Says US Vice President Kamala Harris

Coronavirus Highlights, 7th May, Friday: Doctors at a leading private facility in Delhi are witnessing a rise in the number of Covid-triggered mucormycisis (fungal infection) cases, according to a statement from the hospital. AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Thursday said oxygen saturation levels of 92 or 93 in Covid-19 patients should not be considered critical, but this is a buffer level which indicates that the patient needs medical help on time.

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Coronavirus Highlights, 7th May, Friday:  Doctors at a leading private facility in Delhi are witnessing a rise in the number of Covid-triggered mucormycisis cases, according to a statement from the hospital.Mucormycisis is a fungal infection triggered by COVID-19. Black fungus or mucormycosis has been a cause of disease and death of patients in transplants, ICUs and immunodeficient patients since long. The national capital must get at least 700 tonnes of oxygen everyday, as requested by the Delhi government to meet the needs of the city's COVID-19 patients, the Supreme Court told the centre on Thursday.Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said the city has been getting roughly half the quantity of oxygen it has been officially allocated, while neighbouring BJP-ruled states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana have been prioritised.Kerala on Thursday announced a complete lockdown from May 8 and extended up to May 16 due to surge in covid-19 cases. Strict lockdown-like restrictions are already in place in the southern state reported 42,464 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest single-day count so far, pushing the tally to 17,86,396, while 63 more patients succumbed to the infection, taking the toll to 5,628, the state government said.

07/05/2021 23:27:19

Finance Ministry Exempts Hospitals & Similar Other Medical Facilities For Cash Payment Received In April

07/05/2021 22:29:09

We're Determined To Help India In Its Hour Of Need: US Vice President Kamala Harris

"At the beginning of the pandemic, when our hospital beds were stretched, India sent assistance. Today, we're determined to help India in its hour of need. We do this as friends of India, as members of the Asian Quad and as part of the global community,": US Vice President Kamala Harris said.

"We have announced our full support for suspending patents on Covid-19 vaccines – to help India and other nations vaccinate their people more quickly. India and the United States have the greatest number of COVID-19 cases in the world," she added.

07/05/2021 21:56:57

West Bengal logs highest one-day spike of 19,216 Covid-19 cases, 112 more fatalities

Kolkata, May 7 (PTI) West Bengal on Friday registered its highest single-day spike of 19,216 Covid-19 cases, which pushed the tally to 9,54,282, the health department said.

The toll breached the 12000-mark, as 112 more people succumbed to the infection, taking the total number of fatalities to 12,076, the department said in its bulletin.

Accordingly, the number of active cases in the state climbed to 1,24,098.

As many as 17,780 recoveries have been reported in Bengal in the last 24 hours.

Since Thursday, 64,551 samples have been tested in the state, the bulletin added.

07/05/2021 20:16:37

Provided Covid-19 vaccines & medical equipment to over 150 countries: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla at UNSC high-level meeting

Over the past year alone, we have provided Covid-19 vaccines, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment to over 150 countries across the world: Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla at UNSC high-level meeting.

In that same spirit of friendship and solidarity, we extend deep appreciation to those that have come forward to provide us with some priority requirements to battle the second wave of Covid-19, he added.

07/05/2021 19:39:50

Complete Lockdown In Karnataka

As Covid-19 cases are surging in the state, coronavirus curfew was not successful. So, a complete lockdown will be imposed from 10th May 6 am to 24th May 6 am. All hotels, pubs, and bars will remain closed. Eateries, meat shops and vegetable shops can operate from 6-10 am: Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa announced.

It's a temporary decision of lockdown, I request migrant labourers to not leave: the Karnataka CM said.

Not even a single person will be allowed after 10 am in the lockdown, I have suggested that police officers take stringent action. We have decided this after looking at the death toll and increasing number of cases, he added.

 

07/05/2021 18:19:31

West Bengal Govt Moves Supreme Court Against Centre's Vaccination Policy, Seeks Uniform Pricing

West Bengal government moves Supreme Court seeking its direction to disband the current Covid-19 vaccination policy and bring in universal coverage with a uniform price.

07/05/2021 17:56:49

Curfew to be imposed in Goa from May 9 till May 23

State-level curfew to be imposed in Goa from May 9 till May 23; Essential services including medical supplies allowed. Grocery shops allowed to remain open from 7 am-1 pm, restaurant takeaway orders allowed from 7 am- 7 pm. A detailed order will be released tomorrow: Goa CM.

 

07/05/2021 17:23:09

If we take strong measures, the third wave may not happen: Principal Scientific Advisor to Centre

"If we take strong measures, the third wave may not happen in all places or indeed anywhere at all. It depends much on how effectively the guidance is implemented at the local level, in the states, in districts & in the cities everywhere,": Principal Scientific Advisor to Centre

07/05/2021 16:47:49

West Bengal, Puducherry, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala Among States Displaying Upwards Trend In Fresh Infections

Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Jharkhand are the states/UTs where cases were increasing earlier but are now plateauing, Arti Ahuja, Additional Secretary (Health) said.

When we see states where the trend is going upwards, those states are Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Haryana, Odisha and Uttarakhand, she informed. Other states with an increasing trend in daily new cases are Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Meghalaya, Tripura, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland, she added.

It was informed that 11.81 lakh people have been given the first dose, in the age group of 18-44 years. So far, a total of 16.50 crore doses have been administered across all categories.

07/05/2021 16:16:12

Underworld don Chhota Rajan dies in AIIMS, due to Corona

Underworld don Chhota Rajan dies in AIIMS, due to Coronavirus infection. Rajan, 62, was admitted to the hospital on April 26 after he was confirmed to have contracted Covid-19.

07/05/2021 13:40:15

Delhi HC asks Kejriwal govt about shortage of beds

The Delhi High Court asked the Kejriwal Government about the bed availability in the Covid hospitals of the national capitals and asked 'Why there is a shortage'. The Court has scheduled the next hearing for 10th May.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a high-level meeting today over current COVID 19 situation Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendar Jain and other officials will be present.

07/05/2021 11:59:57

SC Directs Centre To Supply 700 Tonnes Of Oxygen To Delhi Daily

Justice Chandrachud, heading bench of SC said that 700 MT has to be supplied to Delhi on daily basis. "Every single day, 700 MT oxygen must be given to Delhi hospitals. We need business and until that order is modified, please comply with our directions," Justice  Chandrachud said.

07/05/2021 10:43:25

PM Modi condoles death of Shesh Narayan Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of veteran jorunalist Shesh Narayan Singh. PM Modi tweeted:

07/05/2021 10:16:37

Veteran Journalist Shesh Narayan Singh Dies Of Covid

Senior journalist Shesh Narayan Singh died of COVID this morning. He was a columnist, political commentator, and an expert on foreign policy. The Indian Youth Congress provided him plasma on Thursday evening but his condition worsened at night. Singh succumbed to the virus in the morning

07/05/2021 08:12:15

Australians Can Return Home From May 15

| Australian citizens stranded in COVID-ravaged India will be able to return home from May 15, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, as Sydney remains on high alert for a potential outbreak. Morrison stood by his decision to impose a biosecurity order barring flights to and from India, a ban that was backed by potential prosecution and financial penalties.

07/05/2021 07:32:36

Covid-Induced "Black Fungus" Cases Reported In Delhi Hospital

Doctors at a leading private facility in Delhi are witnessing a rise in the number of Covid-triggered mucormycisis cases, according to a statement from the hospital.

Mucormycisis is a fungal infection triggered by COVID-19. Black fungus or mucormycosis has been a cause of disease and death of patients in transplants, ICUs and immunodeficient patients since long.

07/05/2021 07:31:27

AIIMS Director Says Oxyegen Level 92-93 Not Critical

At a time when the need for medical oxygen has shot up across the country and people are rushing to the hospitals, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Thursday said oxygen saturation levels of 92 or 93 in Covid-19 patients should not be considered critical, but this is a buffer level which indicates that the patient needs medical help on time.