COVID-19 situation

COVID-19 Lockdown: These states, union territories impose coronavirus-induced curbs, restrictions

Assam advanced the night curfew to 6 PM from the current 8 PM with restrictions imposed on the movement of people at public places from Wednesday. Night curfew was imposed on April 27 till May seven.

May 05, 2021, 11:49 AM IST

India's fight against COVID-19: IAF airlifts 900 oxygen cylinders from Britain

The United Kingdom had announced that it will be sending additional 1,000 ventilators from the UK`s surplus supply to Indian hospitals as part of its commitment to support India`s fight against the second wave of coronavirus.

May 04, 2021, 07:41 AM IST

HC seeks Delhi govt stand on capping price of HRCT tests for COVID-19

The PIL urged the High Court to direct the Delhi government to cap the price of High-Resolution Computerised Tomography (HRCT) which is used for detecting the presence and severity of COVID-19 infection in the lungs of patients.

May 03, 2021, 15:01 PM IST

Launch a free mass vaccination drive across the country: 13 opposition parties ask Centre

"In times of the uncontrollable surge of the pandemic across our country, We call upon the Central government to focus all attention in ensuring the uninterrupted flow of Oxygen supplies to all hospitals and health centre across the country," said the joint statement.

May 03, 2021, 09:36 AM IST

Health Ministry cautions against 'misplaced fear' among people, asks them not to stock oxygen cylinders at home

The Health ministry said that Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh are reporting much higher peaks than reported earlier, while other states like Karnataka, Kerala, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Goa and Odisha not only reporting higher peaks but also high case growth trajectory.

Apr 30, 2021, 20:48 PM IST

Supreme Court warns against clamp down on dissemination of information on COVID-19, says 'We will treat it as contempt of court'

Hearing the suo motu case on Covid management across the country, the Supreme Court on Friday said that if citizens are voicing concerns and grievances on social media, there cannot be any clampdown on them.

Apr 30, 2021, 14:29 PM IST

Increase beds in COVID hospitals, care centers in every district: Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy

Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy directed the officials to increase beds in Covid hospitals and arrange 1000 oxygen beds and 2000 nonoxygen beds in Covid care centers in every district.

Apr 29, 2021, 22:28 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir announces complete lockdown in 11 districts amid rising COVID-19 cases

Jammu and Kashmir has been reporting more than 3000 cases per day in the last week, while the death toll has also gone up to 20 per day, which is the highest this year.

Apr 29, 2021, 20:06 PM IST

HC issues notice to Centre, Delhi govt on COVID facility for judicial officers, their families

The Delhi High Court also questioned the Centre as to why various states, including Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, were being allocated more oxygen than they demanded while the national capital was not getting even the quantity necessary for treating COVID-19 patients.

Apr 29, 2021, 17:21 PM IST

HC pulls up Centre on non-supply of full oxygen quota to Delhi, objects to change in protocol on Remdisivir use

The Delhi High Court is handling multiple petitions relating to the pandemic with various benches conducting marathon hearings.

Apr 29, 2021, 00:35 AM IST

BJP MLA from Bareilly Kesar Singh Gangwar dies of COVID-19

The sitting BJP MLA from Bareilly's Nawabganj constituency, Kesar Singh Gangwar, succumbed to COVID-19 on Wednesday.

Apr 28, 2021, 23:54 PM IST

COVID-19 crisis: Help pours in from all over the world to support India

Russian President Putin on Wednesday called Indian PM Modi and assured full support for India to deal with the covid crisis.

Apr 28, 2021, 22:53 PM IST

Arvind Kejriwal government to import 18 oxygen tankers from Bangkok, oxygen plants from France

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said the Centre has provided five oxygen tankers to Delhi, adding that the Delhi government has urged the Centre to provide Indian Air Force aircraft for bringing the oxygen tankers from Bangkok.

Apr 27, 2021, 16:46 PM IST

CEOs of 40 top American companies create global task force to help India fight COVID-19

In a show of solidarity, the CEOs of about 40 top American companies have come together to create a first-of-its-kind country-specific global task force to mobilise resources and coordinate efforts to help India fight the battle against COVID-19.

Apr 27, 2021, 11:52 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi-Joe Biden talk: The US vows to quickly deploy resources for manufacturing of Covishield

President Joe Biden has expressed US support to India in a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which the two leaders discussed the pandemic situation in their countries. Biden asserted that his country was determined to quickly deploy resources like therapeutics, ventilators, and identifying sources of raw materials to be made available for the manufacture of Covishield vaccine, according to an official statement.

Apr 27, 2021, 10:47 AM IST

Black marketing of oxygen cylinders in national capital: HC asks Delhi govt to take action

The Delhi High Court on Monday took strong note of black marketing in oxygen cylinders, reportedly being sold at Rs 1 lakh per unit in the national capital for treating seriously ill COVID-19 patients, and asked the AAP government to take action against those indulging in it, saying distribution of gas cylinders is "your baby".

Apr 26, 2021, 19:51 PM IST

COVID-19 cases likely to peak at 38-48 lakh in mid-May, predict IIT scientists

The IIT researchers had last week reportedly predicted that the pandemic may peak between May 11-15 with 33-35 lakh total active cases and decline steeply by the end of May. Earlier this month, their modelling approach projected that active infections in the country would peak by April 15, which didn't come true.

Apr 26, 2021, 19:31 PM IST

COVID vaccine can be taken by women during menstruation, clarifies Dr VK Paul of Niti Aayog member

Dr VK Paul said, "Questions are being asked whether the vaccine can be taken by women during menstruation. The answer is yes, the vaccine can be taken during periods. This is no reason to postpone vaccination."

Apr 26, 2021, 18:22 PM IST

Upgrade infrastructure related to COVID testing Labs, testing centers: HC to Delhi govt

The Delhi High Court on Monday (April 26) requested the Delhi government to upgrade infrastructure related to COVID testing Labs and testing centers. This observation comes after lawyers, representing Centre, informed the HC that testing numbers in Delhi have gone down, said an ANI report.

Apr 26, 2021, 12:27 PM IST