Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Maharashtra Lockdown Extended By 15 Days, State Likely To Delay Vaccinating 18+

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday in a high level meeting with top govt officials took stalk of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country, where he was given an overview of oxygen availability, medicines, health infrastructure, and other pertinent issues. Meanwhile, Maharashtra added 66,358 fresh cases and 895 death in a single day while the national capital logged a record 381 COVID-19 deaths. The registration for the Covid-19 vaccination drive for citizens above 18 years of age will start today. The eligible citizens will be able to book a slot online via government's official website Co-Win.

Background

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday in a high level meeting with top govt officials took stalk of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country, where he was given an overview of oxygen availability, medicines, health infrastructure, and other pertinent issues. Meanwhile, Delhi and Mumbai continued to struggle rising cases of the deadly virus. While Maharashtra added 66,358 fresh cases and 895 death in a single day, the national capital logged a record 381 COVID-19 deaths. The registration for the Covid-19 vaccination drive for citizens above 18 years of age will start today. The eligible citizens will be able to book a slot online via government's official website Co-Win. 

28/04/2021 18:22:21

Maharashtra Lockdown Extended By 15 Days, State Likely To Delay Vaccinating 18+

The COVID-19 vaccination drive beginning May 1 cannot be launched in Maharashtra because of the unavailabily of sufficient doses of vaccines even as the state on Wednesday extended the current lockdown-like restrictions till May 15 given the rise in the COVID-19 cases.

State Health Minister Rajesh Tope also said the people in the age group of 18 to 44 years will receive free vaccines at state-run centres but citizens will have to pay for the jabs at private facilities.

28/04/2021 17:03:09

It Appears Centre Wants People To Die, Says HC On New Protocol On Remdesivir Use

The Delhi High Court Wednesday said it appeared that the Centre wanted people to die as according to the new protocol on use of Remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment, the drug was to be given only to those on oxygen support.

"This is wrong. This is a complete non-application of mind. Now people who do not have oxygen will not get Remdesivir either. It appears you want people to die," Justice Prathiba M Singh said to the central government.

28/04/2021 15:57:46

We just need to give back to our friends. : Walter J. Lindner, German Ambassador to India

We are ready to transport a large oxygen production plant to India. This will provide oxygen for quite a number of people. We are in close contact with MEA, Red Cross and others to see how to bring it here. India has helped the world and us during the COVID times by producing vaccines and medicines, and now we just need to give back to our friends. : Walter J. Lindner, German Ambassador to India

28/04/2021 15:45:44

Haryana worse than that of Delhi: Senior INLD leader Abhay Singh Chautala

The (COVID-19) situation in Haryana is worse than that of Delhi. There is no bed available in hospitals, there is a shortage of oxygen... This (BJP-JJP) government does not have any right to stay in power: Senior INLD leader Abhay Singh Chautala

28/04/2021 14:53:53

Delhi HC starts hearing petitions on issues related to Covid-19

Delhi High Court begins hearing the petitions relating to various issues arising due to rise of Covid-19 cases in the national capital.

 

28/04/2021 14:51:40

South Korean govt to send urgent medical supplies to India

Korean govt to provide urgent medical supplies to India to help save lives in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic. Consultations are underway with the Indian side with regard to the specific medical items in need, such as oxygen concentrators. The Korean government will continue to closely cooperate with India, our Special Strategic Partner, in its fight against Covid-19: Embassy of South Korea

 

28/04/2021 14:39:22

Minor leakages were repaired on same night: Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) DC

As per reports some patients died due to oxygen leakage in Bilaspur dist hospital on April 26/27 night, I deny this. There were minor leakages that were repaired on same night. 6 patients, on non-invasive ventilation, were shifted to another institution: Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) DC

28/04/2021 14:23:33

Curfew In Mohali: Weekdays Only At Night, Weekends All Day

Curfew in the entire district from 6 PM to 5 AM on all days (night curfew) & from 6PM every Friday to 5 AM of every Monday (weekend curfew). All restaurants to remain closed for dine-in with, home delivery allowed up to 9 PM. All shops to close by 5 PM daily. Private offices, including service industry to 'work from home' only. Bare minimum staff involved in critical operations such as maintenance shall be allowed with curfew passes: DC Mohali Girish Dayalan

28/04/2021 14:14:48

We have sufficient amount of Oxygen: Uttarakhand CM

We have sufficient amount of Oxygen, we even supplied a little to other states. We have adequate number of hospital beds too, we set up 1000 beds in Sports College (Dehradun). In Haldwani, we've set up beds in pvt colleges besides medical college & Sports College: Uttarakhand CM

28/04/2021 13:37:04

Rajasthan HC sent notices to Centre based on PIL regarding discrimination of oxygen supply

Rajasthan High Court has sent notices to Central & state governments on my PIL in which I stated that the Centre is discriminating against Rajasthan in supply of oxygen & Remdesivir injections. Next date of hearing is April 30: Advocate Poonam Chandra Bhandari in Jaipur.

28/04/2021 13:17:51

Lockdown In Goa From Tomorrow Evening Till Early Monday Morning

Goa CM Pramod Sawant announces lockdown from tomorrow evening till early Monday morning. All essential services will continue to operate. People should not panic. Industries will be allowed to operate. Casinos will remain shut; home deliveries will be allowed. 

28/04/2021 12:14:26

Day 102 of vaccine drive: 25,56,182 doses were given; 15,69,000 beneficiaries vaccinated

25,56,182 vaccine doses were given on Day 102 of the vaccination drive yesterday. 15,69,000 beneficiaries were vaccinated across 22,989 sessions for 1st dose & 9,87,182 beneficiaries received 2nd dose of vaccine: Union Health Ministry

 

 

28/04/2021 11:40:32

Former Congress MP Eknath Gaikwad passes away

Former Congress MP and former Mumbai President Eknath Gaikwad passes away in Mumbai due to complications from Covid-19. Eknath Gaikwad was the father of Maharashtra education minister Varsha Gaikwad. 

28/04/2021 11:21:31

Canada donates $10 million to support Indian Red Cross Society

Karina Gould, Canada's Minister of International Development, announces that Canada is providing $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to Canadian Red Cross to support Indian Red Cross Society’s response to Covid-19 situation in India: Govt of Canada

28/04/2021 11:13:16

Delhi Police arrest 2 for black marketing of Oxygen cylinders

28/04/2021 11:04:40

We'll need 7 Cr doses of vaccine: Rajasthan Health Min

There are 3.25 cr people in the state b/w 18-45 yrs of age. So we'll need 7 cr doses of vaccine. Our officers spoke to SII,they'd booked 3.75 cr doses. SII told them that they won't be able to supply till May 15 what Centre ordered,how can they supply to us?: Rajasthan Health Min

28/04/2021 10:24:46

India breaks new record; 3,60,960 cases & 3293 deaths reported in last 24 hrs

India reports 3,60,960 new Covid-19 cases, 3293 deaths and 2,61,162 discharges in the last 24 hours, as per Union Health Ministry.

• Total cases: 1,79,97,267


• Total recoveries: 1,48,17,371


• Death toll: 2,01,187


• Active cases: 29,78,709

Total vaccination: 14,78,27,367

28/04/2021 10:19:59

Haryana's Oxygen quota increased to 232 MT

Central government has increased Haryana's Oxygen quota from 162 MT to 232 MT: Haryana Government

28/04/2021 09:48:03

'Oxygen Express' carrying 6 tankers reach Bhopal

28/04/2021 09:44:10

28,27,03,789 Covid samples tested on April 27th

28,27,03,789 samples were tested up to 27th April 2021, for Covid-19 . Of these 17,23,912 samples were tested yesterday: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)

 

28/04/2021 09:36:13

Drive-in Covid-19 facilities start in Madhya Pradesh

28/04/2021 09:11:20

Mumbai vaccine center runs out of stock

BKC jumbo Covid-19 vaccination centre in Mumbai has run out of stock thus it is not active today. It will open for vaccination as soon as the stock is replenished: BMC

28/04/2021 08:54:04

Desperate families touch feet of Chief Medical Officer Deepak Ohri requesting for Remdesivir

28/04/2021 08:41:36

We need 12 Cr vaccines: Maharashtra Health Minister

We have over 5 cr people in the state who are 18 years of age & above & for this (vaccination from May 1) we need 12 cr vaccines...We've written to Serum Institute of India & Bharat Biotech too about our demands for vaccines for people above 18: Maharashtra Health Min

28/04/2021 08:32:04

Nagaland to impose two-week lockdown from April 30th

Nagaland govt will impose a two-week 'lockdown with consolidated guidelines’ from 30th of this month till 14th May. In the past month the number of Covid cases has risen; the state government clarified that this was not a complete lockdown.

28/04/2021 08:20:52

Night curfew in Puducherry to continue till April 30th

Night curfew between 10 pm to 5 am to continue till April 30: Purva Garg, Puducherry District Collector. 

28/04/2021 07:54:26

Vaccine registration for citizens above 18 years from today

The registration for the Covid-19 vaccination drive for citizens above 18 years of age will start today. The eligible citizens will be able to book a slot online via government's official website Co-Win.