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Want to help Covid victims? Stories of kindness amid unprecedented crisis

What sets Covid-19 apart from other tragedies is its all-embracing nature. While terror attacks target specific groups of say, commuters or revellers at a five-star hotel, and accidents usually impact victims in the vicinity and their immediate kin, coronavirus has been completely agnostic in its devastation. Everyone we know, including ourselves, would have lost neighbours, friends, relatives or colleagues to a disease that shows little signs of abating. Yet the pandemic brings with it a unique form of compassion that cuts across all levels of society, with some Samaritans feeding the poor, others doing what they can to arrange oxygen, medicines and other critical items for those in their neighbourhood, and others loosening their purse string to heed appeals for monetary support. And these stories make us believe that together, we shall overcome this. Let's have a look at some such stories in the video.

Are vaccines effective against Indian variant of Covid-19? Find out

The coronavirus variant B.1.617 first identified in India last year has been classified by the World Health Organization (WHO )as a variant of global concern, with some preliminary studies showing that it spreads more easily, But are vaccines effective against this variant? Watch this video to find out.

Flight with medical supplies from Netherlands, Switzerland land in India

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Coronavirus related assistance from foreign nations including Netherlands and Switzerland arrived in India. Flights carrying medical aid arrived at Delhi airport on May 12. India is currently dealing with the second wave of coronavirus that has swept through the nation. The country reported 3,29,942 fresh infections on May 11.

Maratha reservation: CM Thackeray meets Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari

Mumbai, May 11 (ANI): Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari on May 11 over the issue of Maratha reservation. Chief Minister Thackeray was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and Cabinet Minister Ashok Chavan. Chief Minister met governor after one year over Maratha reservation issue. Speaking on this, Chief Minister said, "We are not an enemy we respect him". On May 05, Supreme Court struck down the reservation in government jobs and educational institutions for the Maratha community brought in by the Maharashtra government. Chief Minister Thackeray will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi over this issue.

Canada started off with dollar 10M donations to Indian Red Cross to fight COVID

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): In a fight against COVID-19 second wave, Canadian government has started off with dollar 10 million donations to Indian Red Cross, informed High Commissioner for Canada to India, Nadir Patel on May 11 in an interview with ANI. "The first consignment arrived a few days ago and we'll have another flight arriving with additional supplies in the next couple of days. Canadian Govt started off with dollar 10 million donations to Indian Red Cross. We sent 350 ventilators, 25,000 vials of Remdesivir and 1,450 oxygen concentrators via UNICEF. Outpouring of support and solidarity with people of India in Canada has been special. Provinces of Ontario and Saskatchewan have collectively brought forward 3,100 ventilators," Patel told to ANI. "A number of private companies that are active in India have stepped up and have donated to Red Cross and other organizations. Several million dollars have come in. We will see more support coming in," he added.

Centre should accept its 'biggest mistake' of exporting 6.5 crore vaccines: Sisodia

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia lashed out at Centre for exporting 6.5 crore vaccine to other countries. Terming the decision of vaccine exportation as 'biggest mistake', Sisodia said that Centre should accept it. "On March, if Centre had decided to vaccinate countrymen rather than exporting vaccines to other countries, so 6.5 crore extra people could have got vaccination. "BJP says that Delhi Govt should have floated an international tender to buy vaccines from the international market. Does this mean that all state govts should go to international markets to buy vaccines? Then, what is the role of Government of India?" he added.

BJP slams Delhi CM over 'mismanagement' of COVID vaccination drive

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): BJP leader and Member of Parliament from New Delhi constituency Meenakashi Lekhi on May 11 lambasted on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal over 'mismanagement' of COVID vaccine drive in Delhi. "In advertisements, it is being said that Arvind Kejriwal will provide universal vaccination in Delhi but neither any global tender has been floated nor any other arrangement has been made for vaccines. If they've done it, they should show tender copy," said Lekhi.

What Covid has done to Delhi's life & livelihood: A ground report

During the second pandemic wave, Delhi has been a Covid hotspot. In a ground report, Nivedita Mookerji finds out the impact of Covid and the lockdown on trade and business. Even so, a prominent trade body, CAIT, has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a national lockdown. The debate between life and livelihood continues. Watch the video.

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WHO chief scientist on India situation, vaccine policy & immediate measures

As India is in the grasp of a devastating second wave of Covid-19, World Health Organisation (WHO) Chief Scientist Soumya Swaminathan termed the rate of infections and deaths in the country as "worrying" and called on governments to boost exercises on reporting actual numbers. She also said that the global health body strongly believes that Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) waiver to Covid-19 vaccines at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) should be done. Watch the video for more

Black fungus' in Covid-19 patients: Symptoms, dos & don'ts, treatment

Amid the rise in cases of mucormycosis or 'black fungus' infection among Covid-19 survivors, the Gujarat government has started setting up separate wards in hospitals for such patients. Iin Maharashtra, at least eight Covid-19 survivors have lost vision in an eye due to mucormycosis and 200 others are being treated. Other states like Delhi have also reported cases of 'Black Fungus' infection. Watch this video to understand the symptoms and treatment of deadly disease.

Use every tool to drive down COVID transmission: WHO chief to world leaders

Geneva (Switzerland), May 11 (ANI): World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a press conference on May 11 urged the world leaders to "use every tool" at its disposal to drive down COVID-19 transmission. WHO chief said, "My message to the leaders is that use every tool to your disposal to drive transmission down right now. Even if your country has a downward trend, now is the time to surge your capacities. Even in countries with highest vaccination rates public health capacity must be strengthening to prepare for the possibility of vaccine evading variants and for future emergencies." Informing individuals the risk possessed in every contact they have outside their household, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said, "My message to individuals is that every contact you have with someone outside your household is a risk. The level of risk varies according to the type of contact, the duration of contact and the level of transmission where you live."

Yoga, meditation session organised for COVID patients in Delhi's Sardar Patel centre

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): India is under tight grip of 2nd wave of coronavirus. Amid the devastation, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) initiated a stress buster session for COVID-19 patients at Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre in Chhatarpur in Delhi. ITBP's stress counsellors offered them yoga and meditation session at the centre. Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre reopened on April 26 amid surge in COVID-19 cases. From 26th April till now, the centre admitted 1,065 patients requiring oxygen support.

COVID: Sonu Nigam inaugurates oxygen bank and isolation centre in Mumbai

Mumbai, May 11 (ANI): The whole country is fighting with the second wave of COVID-19 currently. Amid the devastation, singer Sonu Nigam inaugurated oxygen bank and isolation centre for COVID-19 patients in Mumbai. The initiative was taken by MP Manoj Kotak. The centre is opened at Friends School Academy in Mulund. Sonu Nigam also reviewed the centre. The step has been taken to fight with oxygen deficiency currently reigning in the state.

With new 3.29 lakh COVID cases, India witnesses significant dip

New Delhi, May 11 (ANI): With 3,29,942 new COVID cases reported in last 24 hours, India witnessed a dip in COVID-19 cases on May 11. India's COVID caseload now stands at 2,29,92,517 and currently, there are 37,15,221 active cases in the nation. 3,876 new deaths were registered in 24 hrs taking the total toll to 2,49,992. In last 24 hrs, 3,56,082 people have been discharged. So far, 17,27,10,066 COVID vaccine jabs have been inoculated.

COVID: 24x7 oxygen war room set up in Thiruvananthapuram to cater to soaring demand

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), May 11 (ANI): As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country causing a shortage of essential medical supplies, the Kerala government has set up an oxygen war room and shortage centre to cater to the rising demand. Set up at a government college for women in Thiruvananthapuram, the centre is run by 20 volunteers and is monitored 24/7 by the district collector."We are monitored by the District Collector and we work 24/7. We have a registration portal for the hospitals," said Dr Jacob, in charge of the centre. Both private hospitals and government hospitals are provided oxygen through the war room, which also has a buffer system."We have a registration portal where hospitals in need of oxygen can register. According to that, we provide oxygen. There are 20 volunteers and four doctors here who monitor this. Enough oxygen is ensured through a buffer system," Dr Jacob added. Kerala is currently observing a nine-day lockdown due to the recent surge in cases

Anupam Kher's 'Project Heal India' to provide medical aid amid COVID-19 crisis

Mumbai, May 11 (ANI): As the country is reeling under the devastating second wave of pandemic which has strained country's health infrastructure, Veteran actor Anupam Kher joined hands with Global Cancer Foundation, USA and Bharat Forge, India to start an initiative called 'Project Heal India' with an aim to provide medical aid and other relief to needy in these unprecedented times. Organisations will provide critical equipment and other life-supporting devices to needy institutions and hospitals across India. The first consignment of CrossVent Ventilators (ICU Critical Care), Medtronic Ventilators, ResMed non-invasive ventilation devices and oxygen concentrators are expected to arrive in India within the week.

COVID-19: scores of people queue up to procure Remdesivir from govt medical college in Chennai

Chennai, May 10 (ANI): Scores of people gathered outside Government Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai on May 10 to procure Remdesivir. The potential drug used in the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Meanwhile, a two-week complete lockdown has begun in Tamil Nadu from today to control the spread of COVID-19. Tamil Nadu recorded 28,897 new COVID-19 cases, pushing the total caseload to 13,80,259 while 236 deaths.

Centre fails to manage COVID 2nd wave despite warning, says Owaisi

Hyderabad, May 10 (ANI): All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi on May 10 slammed Central government over the management of the current COVID situation in the country. He said Centre failed in their vaccination policy, they failed in providing oxygen to state governments and Union Territories (UT). "Centre failed in their vaccination policy, they failed in providing oxygen to state govts and UTs because the supply of vaccine is in the exclusive domain of union govt. They slept on their own scientists' warning that 2nd wave will come but despite that, the govt failed," Owaisi told ANI.

Bengaluru bed scam: Karnataka govt implemented 4 major reforms in bed allotment system

Bengaluru, May 10 (ANI): Amid the alleged the bed blocking scam in Bengaluru, Tejasvi Surya on May 10 informed that Karnataka government implemented 4 major reforms in the bed. "We have implemented 4 major reforms in the bed allotment system. We have institutionalized individual IDs for people working in the war room and booking beds. So the doctor who has booked the bed, his name if figure. It will fix accountability. Now, patients will get SMS alert the moment any booking is made in their name. In 3rd reform, time allowed to patients between allotment of bed and admission has been reduced to 4 hours from 10 hours. The feature of manual unblocking of beds has been stopped," said BJP MP Surya.