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Kejriwal sends SOS to CMs of other states to help with oxygen for Delhi

Move came on a day 20 Covid-19 patients died at a private hospital as it was waiting for its oxygen to be replenished

Six patients die at Amritsar hospital allegedly due to oxygen shortage

Lapse prompts the Punjab authorities to order a probe into the incident

Covid-19 crisis: Startups step up efforts to assist in oxygen delivery

From crowdfunding to buy Oxygen concentrators to flying charters for bringing equipment and other essential supplies, startups do their bit

CJI swings in action, meets senior judges to take stock of Covid-19

Chief Justice of India Nuthalapati Venkata Ramana on Saturday swung into action after taking oath as head of the judiciary and held consultation with six senior judges of the Supreme Court

Coronavirus: Goa records 1,540 new COVID-19 cases in a day; 17 fatalities

As many as 1,540 persons tested positive for Covid-19, while 17 succumbed to the infection in Goa on Saturday, an official from the health department said

Kerala records 26,000 new Covid-19 cases in a day, CM says situation grim

Pinarayi Vijayan said the situation was grim, and likened it to a volcano which can erupt any moment

Uttarakhand: Closure of govt offices extended for 3 more days from Monday

The Uttarakhand government on Saturday extended the closure of all its offices by three more days till Wednesday in view of a rising number of Covid-19 cases and fatalities in the state

Four cryogenic tanks for transportation of oxygen brought from Singapore

IAF on Saturday brought four cryogenic tanks, to be used for transporting oxygen, from Singapore as the country scrambles to meet the spike in demand for medical oxygen amid a surge in Covid-19

'Have to ensure sustainability': Serum on pricing Covishield at Rs 600/dose

Serum, which produces the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine locally said that initial prices were kept very low globally as it was based on advance funding given by some countries

Coronavirus: Uttarakhand records 5,084 new cases, 81 fatalities in a day

A record single-day rise of 5,084 fresh coronavirus cases and 81 fatalities in Uttarakhand pushed the infection tally to 1,47,433 and the death toll to 2,102, the state Covid control room here said

Delhi allotted more oxygen than the quota it had asked: Harsh Vardhan

Amid complaints of oxygen shortage in Delhi hospitals, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Saturday said it is the state government's responsibility to rationalise and plan for it

Oxygen Express with three tankers of medical O2 arrives in Uttar Pradesh

An Oxygen Express train carrying three tankers of liquid medical oxygen arrived in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning via a green corridor as the state battled a surge in Covid-19 cases

Goa CM Pramod Sawant rules out lockdown, says health infra can tackle surge

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday said his government would not impose a lockdown in the state as it would adversely affect the economy.

Covid: Cinemas, spas to be shut in Tamil Nadu; only takeaways allowed

Only takeaways allowed in hotels/restaurants/mess/tea shops. For guests in hotels and lodges food should be served in their rooms, said a govt statement

Maharashtra govt to float global tender for Covid-19 vaccine: Ajit Pawar

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Saturday announced that the state government will float a global tender for the Covid-19 vaccine and remdesivir injections.

Maharashtra Congress demands free Covid vaccination for all by union govt

The Maharashtra Congress on Saturday demanded that all people above the age of 18 be vaccinated against Covid-19 free of cost by the Union government

J&K to provide Covid vaccine for free to eligible beneficiaries from May 1

Jammu and Kashmir will provide Covid-19 vaccine free of cost to people in the 18-45 age group, the office of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Saturday

Covid: With 223 deaths, UP sees biggest 1-day toll; record 38,055 new cases

Of the latest fatalities due to Covid-19, Lucknow recorded a maximum of 42, followed by Prayagraj, which recorded 15 deaths

Kejriwal writes to his counterparts, urges them to provide oxygen to Delhi

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday urged his counterparts in other states to provide oxygen to the national capital

J-K announces 34-hour curfew from 8 pm Saturday to contain Covid-19 spread

The total number of Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir surged to 156,344 on Friday as 1,937 more people tested positive