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300 Mucormycosis cases in Pune district; drug supply a concern: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said over 300 cases of Mucormycosis have been reported in Pune district and the supply of drugs needed for treatment is a cause for concern

Covid-19 fatalities declines to 353 in Karnataka, 32,218 fresh cases

The number of new Covid-19 related fatalities declined to 353 in Karnataka, as the state reported 32,218 fresh cases, which continues to be outnumbered by recoveries with 52,581 discharges

Lockdown in Karnataka extended till June 7, says CM B S Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Friday announced extension of lockdown from May 24 to June 7 for a period of 14 days to contain the spread of coronavirus in the State.

Covid-19: Kerala govt announces one week extension of lockdown

The Kerala government on Friday announced a one week extension of the state-wide lockdown till May 30, to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic

Haryana makes Covid-19 treatment free for BPL patients in private hospitals

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday announced that the state government will bear all expenses of COVID-19 patients belonging to below poverty line (BPL) category undergoing treatment in private hospitals.

Collective efforts brought down daily Covid count in UP: Adityanath

The state has succeeded in bringing down the daily coronavirus count due to collective efforts, said UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath here.

18-44 group vaccination in Delhi likely to be halted temporarily: Atishi

The vaccination drive against coronavirus in Delhi will have to be suspended for the 18-44 age group from Monday due to the vaccine stock getting over, AAP MLA Atishi said on Friday.

Railways has delivered 13,319 MT liquid medical oxygen to states so far

The Railways has so far delivered 13,319 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen (LMO) in more than 814 tankers to states across the country since it started operating the Oxygen Express service last month.

UP records 172 deaths even as active Covid-19 cases down by 68%: Govt

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday said the number of active coronavirus cases in the state has come down by 68 per cent since the peak, while 172 deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours.

46% of businesses in India saw rise in fraud amid pandemic: Report

More than 45% of businesses in India have seen an increase in fraud amid the pandemic, said a report on Friday

Delhi getting less supply of Amphotericin B against demand: Satyendar Jain

With the rising number of cases of 'black fungus' in the capital complaints regarding shortage of Amphotericin B, have started coming in

Ayurvedic medicine touted as miracle cure for Covid-19 to be sent to ICMR

The Andhra Pradesh government decided to send the Ayurvedic medicine, being touted as a miracle cure for Covid-19 to the ICMR for a detailed study of its efficacy

Sikkim reports 317 fresh Covid-19 cases, three more patients succumb

Sikkim reported 317 fresh Covid-19 cases, raising the tally to 12,521, while the death toll climbed to 220 after three more patients succumbed to the virus

Steroids a strict no-no for mild Covid patients: Dr Randeep Guleria

Diabetic patients, steroid usage and being Corona positive, a combination of these factors places one under risk of getting mucormycosis

UP to declare black fungus as notifiable disease amid rise in cases

The Uttar Pradesh government will declare black fungus as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act later in the day

Thailand detects four patients with B.1.617 coronavirus variant

Thailand said it has detected its first locally transmitted cases of the B.1.617 coronavirus variant, first emerged in India

Zomato begins vaccination drive for 150,000 frontline staff and employees

Initiative will start in Mumbai and Bengaluru, and then be taken other cities next week

Covid-19: Govt exploring possibility of Covaxin production outside India

The government is exploring the possibility of boosting production of vaccines, including identifying manufacturing sites for indigenously developed Covaxin outside India

570,114 vials of anti-black fungus drug will be available in June: Govt

Licenses has been given to five more manufactures for production of Amphotericin-B

Covid-19: Siddaramaiah to move breach of privilege against Karnataka govt

Siddaramaiah said he will move a breach of privilege motion against the government for denying permission for video conference with district level officers for information for Covid-19 management.