Page 29 - Latest Updates on Lockdown
Covid-19: Lockdown in Delhi extended till May 17; Metro services to be shut
The ongoing lockdown in Delhi will be extended by another week, up to May 17 morning, and metro trains will not operate during the period, says Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal
 "Covid-19: Lockdown in Delhi extended till May 17; Metro services to be shut")
PM Modi speaks to Chief Ministers of four states on Covid-19 situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday spoke to the chief ministers of Punjab, Karnataka, Bihar and Uttarakhand on the COVID-19 situation in their states, official sources said.
 "PM Modi speaks to Chief Ministers of four states on Covid-19 situation")
India records 403,738 fresh Covid-19 cases, 242,362 deaths in 24 hours
India recorded 403,738 fresh Covid-19 cases in a day, which pushed the tally to 222,96,414, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Sunday
 "India records 403,738 fresh Covid-19 cases, 242,362 deaths in 24 hours")
106 arrested, 602 fined in J&K for violating Covid-19 guidelines
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested over 100 and imposed fine on 602 others for allegedly violating COVID-19 related standard operating procedures in the union territory.
 "106 arrested, 602 fined in J&K for violating Covid-19 guidelines")
Covid-19: Delhi gets 3 out of 21 oxygen plants from France amid shortage
The national capital has received three out of the 21 Pressure Swing Adsorption oxygen plants from France and is likely to get the remaining later this month, officials said on Saturday.
 "Covid-19: Delhi gets 3 out of 21 oxygen plants from France amid shortage")
Delhi Police chief calls for action against medicines, oxygen hoarders
As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, Delhi Police Commissioner SN Shrivastava on Saturday reviewed the action against hoarding/black marketing of medicines, injections, and oxygen cylinders and frauds
 "Delhi Police chief calls for action against medicines, oxygen hoarders")
With 127 Covid-19 deaths, Bengal registers highest single-day toll
West Bengal on Saturday registered its highest single-day Covid-19 deaths with 127 new fatalities, pushing the death toll to 12,203, the health department said.
 "With 127 Covid-19 deaths, Bengal registers highest single-day toll")
Personality traits that help coping with lockdown in Covid easier now clear
The more conscientious people were, the less anxious and depressed when stuck at home.
 "Personality traits that help coping with lockdown in Covid easier now clear")
Covid-19: Over 286,000 beneficiaries of age group 18-44 vaccinated on May 8
The Union Health Ministry informed that as many as 286,800 beneficiaries of the age group 18 to 44 years received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine on Saturday.
 "Covid-19: Over 286,000 beneficiaries of age group 18-44 vaccinated on May 8")
Health ministry must wake up and respond to Covid-19 challenges: IMA
The Indian Medical Association said that the Union health ministry should 'wake up' and respond to mitigate the growing challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Health ministry must wake up and respond to Covid-19 challenges: IMA")
Karnataka reports 47,563 fresh Covid-19 cases, 482 deaths in a day
Karnataka's total Covid-19 fatality count crossed the 18,000 mark on Saturday with 482 deaths while 47,563 cases took the tally to 1.8 million
 "Karnataka reports 47,563 fresh Covid-19 cases, 482 deaths in a day")
Covid-19: Five held in Bengaluru for black marketing of Remdesivir
Bengaluru police have arrested five persons for selling Remdesivir injections at eight to 10 times more than the prescribed rates of the antiviral drug
 "Covid-19: Five held in Bengaluru for black marketing of Remdesivir")
Covid-19: Bihar govt caps rates for HRCT scan in private laboratories
The Bihar government on Saturday capped the price for High-Resolution Computed Tomography Scan conducted by the private laboratories in the state.
 "Covid-19: Bihar govt caps rates for HRCT scan in private laboratories")
Kerala Police taking strict measures to enforce lockdown: CM Vijayan
Strict measures are being taken by the Kerala Police to enforce the Covid-19 lockdown in Kerala, said Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday as the state started the nine-day lockdown.
 "Kerala Police taking strict measures to enforce lockdown: CM Vijayan")
Govt must follow suggestions of experts to impose lockdown: Congress
The Congress on Saturday accused the Central government of failing to protect the lives of the people amid the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Govt must follow suggestions of experts to impose lockdown: Congress")
Covid LIVE: PM Modi asks EU to back India, SA on patent waiver for vaccines
Coronavirus live updates: Coronavirus cases are surging rapidly in states like Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra, Bengal, Bihar, Haryana, Odisha and Uttarakhand. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Covid LIVE: PM Modi asks EU to back India, SA on patent waiver for vaccines")
Third Covid-19 wave may not happen if strong steps taken, says govt
On Wednesday, Raghavan had said third wave was 'inevitable'
Will corporate greed prolong the pandemic?
The Covid vaccines have been developed by scientists from all over the world. It is only proper that the people of the world should reap the benefits
Decoded: Why Supreme Court wants oxygen policy revised amid Covid-19
LMO, or medical grade oxygen, is not usually a controlled product but because of the pandemic, the Centre assumed the powers to direct supply from all producers
 "Decoded: Why Supreme Court wants oxygen policy revised amid Covid-19")
Coronavirus LIVE updates: WHO approves China's Sinopharm vaccine
Coronavirus live updates: Among states with a rapid surge in infections, Maharashtra reported 62194 cases, Karnataka 49058 cases, Kerala 42464 cases, UP 26780 cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news
 "Coronavirus LIVE updates: WHO approves China's Sinopharm vaccine")