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90% patients can recover at home! Covid key updates you shouldn't miss

Coronavirus updates: Should you wear mask inside your home? Can women take vaccine during their periods? As India grappled with a raging second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, the government has come out with some clarifications as it sought to allay fears saying unnecessary panic is causing more harm than good. Watch the video to get updates on oxygen shortage, vaccine and essential drugs.

Fed up with all the bad news? Some feel-good stories amid Covid fears

You might have missed out on some of positive news from across the country amid the unsettling and concerning reports related to the second wave of the Coronavirus. Watch the video to witness some of the heartwarming stories that might give you some sense of relief and a much needed break to believe that this dark and distressing time will get over soon.

COVID: Lockdown continues in Delhi

New Delhi, Apr 26 (ANI): The COVID-imposed lockdown has extended in the national capital. Police personnel kept strict surveillance in Delhi and kept a tab over vehicular movement in the city. Lockdown has been imposed to control the spread of COVID-19 and will continue till 5 am of 03rd May. On April 25, Delhi reported 22,933 new cases, 350 deaths in a day.

Watch: Burj Khalifa lights up with tricolour expressing solidarity with India amid 2nd COVID wave

Dubai (UAE), Apr 26 (ANI): The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has lit its iconic buildings Burj Khalifa with tricolour, expressing solidarity with the people of India amid the record surge in COVID-19 cases. India is reeling under a second wave of COVID-19 infections.

IAF C-17 aircraft airlifted Cryogenic Oxygen Containers for recharging from Gwalior to Ranchi

Ranchi (Jharkhand), Apr 26 (ANI): Amid reports of shortage of oxygen in the hospitals during the second wave of COVID-19 across the country, IAF C-17 aircraft have airlifted Cryogenic Oxygen Containers for recharging from Gwalior to Ranchi. Indian Air Force are working round the clock to speed up distribution of much needed oxygen.

5 arrested for black marketing, selling fake Remdesivir injection in Indore

Indore (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 26 (ANI): Five people have been arrested in Indore for black marketing and selling of fake Remdesivir injection on April 25. Out of the five arrested on Saturday, three were arrested for black marketing of Remdesivir injection while the other two were arrested for involvement in selling fake injection as the anti-viral drug used in curing COVID-19 infected patients. The demand for Remdesivir injections has been rising amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.

Britain to send over 600 medical equipments to India

Buckinghamshire (UK), Apr 25 (ANI): Britain on April 25 announced to send life-saving medical equipments to India as the COVID-19 situation has gone out of control in the country. UK government is sending over 600 medical devices including oxygen concentrators and ventilators to India to assist in fight against pandemic. Equipments were loaded in a truck in Buckinghamshire's Milton Keynes.

Where is PM Cares Fund, asks Congress amid COVID crisis

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Amid the horrific situation due to COVID-19 in the country, Congress has questioned the central government about the money that was donated in the PM Cares Fund and the work it has done in one year. "The question is what you have done in one year, where is the money collected in PM Cares Fund. What else do you have to show except 0.Ventilators which were claimed to be bought were bogus. Oxygen plants were tendered but they were never set up," said Surjewala

'Vaccine out of stock' at Mumbai's vaccination centre

Mumbai, Apr 25 (ANI): Mumbai's BKC Jumbo vaccination centre said it ran out of COVID vaccine stock, a day after long queues were seen outside the centre. Administration pasted message -'vaccine out of stock' outside the centre.

Chamoli avalanche: Death toll mounts to 11, rescue operation still on

Chamoli (Uttarakhand), Apr 25 (ANI): Indian Army personnel are carrying out rescue operation at the site of avalanche in Sumna area of Joshimath Sector in Chamoli district. So far, 384 people have been found safe, 11 bodies have been recovered so far.

Delhi Police arranges oxygen cylinders for NKS Super Speciality Hospital

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Amid shortage of Oxygen in the national capital, 44 Oxygen cylinders were delivered to NKS Super Specialty Hospital on April 25. On learning about the crisis, Gulabi Bagh Police came into action and arranged the Oxygen cylinders from Bawana.

90% COVID patients can recover at home: Medanta's Dr Trehan

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Medanta's Dr Naresh Trehan said that 90% of patients can be recovered at home if given proper medicines on time. He also urged people, who test positive, to get in touch with local doctors as all doctors know COVID protocol. "As soon as your RT-PCR report comes positive, my advice would be to consult your local doctor with whom you're in touch. All doctors know protocol and will begin your treatment accordingly," said Dr. Naresh Tehran.

Remdesivir not a magic bullet: AIIMS Director

New Delhi, Apr 25 (ANI): Amid the shortage of anti-viral drug Remdesivir in the country in wake of devastating COVID-19 situation, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Director Randeep Guleria said Remdesivir is not a "magic bullet", and the anti-viral drug is given to only those patients who are hospitalised. "Remdesivir not a magic bullet, it's given to only patients who are hospitalised, have moderate to severe disease and whose oxygen saturation is below 93...Don't misuse Oxygen and Remdesivir. Most patients can recover by isolating at home," Guleria said during conference with three other India's top doctors who addressed issues related to COVID-19 situation.

BS Views of the Week: E-commerce players must be allowed to ship non-essential items

From illogical restrictions that are imposed on e-commerce companies to why the Election Commission should have accepted the demands from political parties to merge the remaining three phases of the West Bengal elections, here's what Business Standard columnists wrote this week.

To isolate at home or get hospitalised? Do's and don'ts if you have Covid

What to do if you are Covid positive? When to seek doctor's help in asymptomatic Covid-19 cases? Is enough oxygen available for all? Get the answers from the leading doctors of India - Dr Randeep Guleria, Dr Naresh Trehan and Dr Devi Shetty. Watch the video.

De-risking the risk business webinar series | New Indian banking landscape, post-pandemic

De-risking the risk business webinar series | New Indian banking landscape, post-pandemic

COVID: With limited people, Thrissur Pooram festival celebrated in Kerala

Thrissur (Kerala), Apr 23 (ANI): Thrissur Pooram festival celebrated at Thiruvambadi and Paramekkavu Temples in Kerala on April 23. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the festival is being celebrated without the participation of common people. The number of participants and elephants has also been reduced.

Several missing after jeep carrying passengers falls in Ganga river in Patna

Patna (Bihar), Apr 23 (ANI): In an unfortunate incident, a jeep, carrying at least 15 passengers, fell into river Ganga at Peepapul in Patna on April 23. At least 10 people are missing. Search operation for the missing people is underway.

Delhi CM Kejriwal raises concern of oxygen supply in meeting with PM Modi

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal interacted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a virtual meeting on April 23 where he raised concern of oxygen supply in the national capital. "There's a huge shortage of oxygen in Delhi. Will people of Delhi not get oxygen if there is no oxygen-producing plant here? Please suggest whom should I speak to in Central Government when an oxygen tanker destined for Delhi is stopped in another state?," asked CM Kejriwal to PM Modi.

Palghar COVID hospital fire incident not national news: Rajesh Tope

Mumbai, Apr 23 (ANI): Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that Palghar COVID hospital fire incident is "not national news". "In today's meeting with the PM, we will talk about Oxygen, Remdesivir, an adequate quantity of vaccines for the State...also the Palghar fire incident, it is not national news. State government will provide financial assistance to those affected," Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope. 13 people have lost their lives in a fire incident at Vijay Vallabh COVID care hospital in Maharashtra's Palghar.