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PM CARES Fund: 150 ventilator beds allotted to Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): 150 GPS based ventilator beds from PM CARES Fund established at Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre, Chhatarpur in Delhi started functioning, in addition to 500 oxygen beds already functional here for providing critical care to COVID-19 patients, informed ITBP.

8 states in India have more than 1 lakh active cases of COVID: Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Eight states in the country have more than 1 lakh active cases and 9 states have between 50,000-1 lakh active cases and 19 states have less than 50,000 active cases of coronavirus, informed Lav Aggarwal, Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry on May 20.

Manipur Govt orders to mute ambulance sirens to 'prevent' COVID-19 anxiety

Imphal (Manipur), May 20 (ANI): In an unusual decision, Manipur Government has ordered for muting the ambulance sirens across the state to 'prevent' anxiety and nervousness amid second wave of COVID-19. The state medical directorate, in a notification, urged the chief medical officers, medical superintendents, employees of private hospitals, and ambulance operators to shut down the sirens as they are "intimidating people and causing social concern". "They are using the siren unnecessarily and untimely. When they are on the road, they simply use ambulance sirens whether they carry the patient or not. While carrying the patient if there is a block on the way, they can use the siren but otherwise, it is not necessary to sue especially during this hour," says K Rajo Singh, Director, Manipur Health Services.

Need to keep positivity rate low as COVID changes its colours fast: AIIMS

New Delhi, May 20 (ANI): Head of Department of Medicine and Chairperson COVID-19 task force AIIMS Dr Naveet Wig informed that it is important to keep test positivity rate low as COVID changes its colours fast. "We've to keep our test positivity rate low and keep changing our strategies all the time. No one formula will take care of this virus. Public support and education is most important. COVID changes its colours very fast, it is dynamic," said Dr Naveet Wig.

Bihar reports 50 cases of black fungus: Health Minister Pandey

Patna (Bihar), May 20 (ANI): Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey on May 20 said that nearly 50 black fungus cases have been reported in the state. Special wards have been made for the patients in Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) and AIMMS hospitals in Patna, said Pandey. "Vaccines for the black fungus have been provided to the district hospitals. There are arrangements of vaccines in private hospitals also," he added.

Tamil Nadu makes Black Fungus a notifiable disease under Public Heath Act

Chennai, May 20 (ANI): Tamil Nadu government is making Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) a notifiable disease under the Public Heath Act, informed state health secretary on May 20. "We are making Black Fungus a notifiable disease under the Public Health Act. So now, we will know what all cases are there. Luckily, we have officially only 9 reported cases and all are stable. Now, we will also get the data from private hospitals," said Tamil Nadu Health Secretary J Radhakrishnan.

Clash breaks out between TMC, BJP workers in WB's Asansol

Asansol (WB), May 20 (ANI): A clash allegedly broke out between TMC and BJP workers in Jamuria area in West Bengal's Asansol. The workers from the two parties reportedly hurled bombs. Several got injured in the clash. Security personnel present at the spot. The injured were taken to nearby hospital.

Maharashtra facing shortage of 'black fungus' medicine: Rajesh Tope

Mumbai, May 20 (ANI): Around 1,500 cases of mucormycosis (also called Black Fungus) have been reported in the Maharashtra, informed state Health Minister Rajesh Tope on May 19 while addressing a press conference in Mumbai. He also said the state is facing shortage of medicine that is used in the treatment of the patients infected with mucormycosis. "There're about 1,500 mucormycosis cases. We've decided to provide free treatment in hospitals under Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana and to govt hospitals. State will provide them with Amphotericin B vials. Global tender has also been issued," Tope said.

India working with South Africa to address COVID-19 vaccines' accessibility challenges

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on May 19 said that India has supplied medicines, vaccines and health-related equipment to Africa as it faces the coronavirus pandemic and is also working in partnership with South Africa to address the challenges of accessibility and affordability of COVID vaccines. Jaishankar was making remarks at a debate on 'Peace and Security in Africa: addressing root causes of conflict while promoting post-pandemic recovery in Africa' at a UNSC Open Debate.

Another cyclone might hit West Bengal-Odisha coast on May 26: IMD

Bhubaneswar, May 19 (ANI): HR Biswas, Director of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Bhubaneswar, on May 19 informed about the possible cyclone formation which might hit West Bengal-Odisha coast on May 26 evening. He also said that the rainfall can start in coastal areas on May 25th.

COVID: Maharashtra reports over 51,000 new recoveries

New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Maharashtra reported 34,031 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours. The state also witnessed new 51,457 recoveries in the last 24 hours. With 594 deaths, the total toll climbed to 84,371. Maharashtra now has 54,67,537 total cases with 4,01,695 active cases.

Strong solidarity between India, Africa reflects bonding of Global South: EAM

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on May 19 said that the strong and deep solidarity between India and Africa reflects the bonding of the Global South. "Our close collaboration is expressed through the India-Africa Forum Summit, as also in the G77 and the Non-Aligned Movement," he said. He was addressing the virtual address at the UNSC during open debate on 'Addressing Root Causes of Conflict While Promoting Post-Pandemic Recovery in Africa.'

International NGO joins hands with chef Sanjeev Kapoor to provide meals to healthcare workers

Mumbai, May 19 (ANI): When country is fighting against COVID-19 pandemic, World Central Kitchen has extended its support to the healthcare workers. The WCK is providing meals to the healthcare workers across the country. Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and TAJ sats joined hands for the noble cause. As country is facing second wave of the pandemic, the health workers are providing selfless service to the patients. Chef Jose Andres, founder of World Central Kitchen, connected with famous chef Sanjeev Kapoor for this initiative.

Delhi CM's remarks would not impact India-Singapore joint COVID fight: High Commissioner

New Delhi, May 19 (ANI): Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's remarks on COVID strain would not impact India- Singapore joint fight against COVID. "It (Delhi CM's remarks) would not impact our (India-Singapore) hand-in-hand fight against COVID. As witnessed yesterday and today with transportation of medical aid, we're working together. Pandemic knows no boundary or political colour," said High Commissioner Wong.

Covaxin trials in children between 2-18 years to begin in 10-12 Days: Centre

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Niti Aayog Member (Health) Dr. VK Paul on May 18 said that the Phase 2-3 clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine, Covaxin, which has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), for in the age group of 2 to 18 years will begin in the next 10-12 days. "COVAXIN has been approved by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), for Phase II/III clinical trials in the age group of 2 to 18 years. I have been told that trials will begin in the next 10-12 days," he said.

Action against 2.99 lakh violators as 2nd COVID wave overwhelms: Uttarakhand DGP

Dehradun (Uttarakhand), May 18 (ANI): Uttarakhand DGP Ashok Kumar informed that action has been taken against nearly 3 lakh people in around 2 months for violating COVID protocols. "Action taken against 2.99 lakh people so far, in nearly 2 months amid 2nd wave, for violating COVID protocols including 1.20 lakh fined for not wearing masks, 1.68 lakh for defying social distancing and over 800 booked for violating Disaster Management Act," said Uttarakhand DGP.

Restaurant in Lucknow provides free meals to poor during COVID lockdown

Lucknow (UP), May 18 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh's Lucknow is witnessing surge in COVID cases, thousands of daily wagers lost their jobs amid lockdown to curb spread of the pandemic. A restaurant owner is providing free meals to the needy in the city. UP has extended lockdown till May 24, only essential services are allowed. The state reported 1,49,032 active cases till May 18 (08:00 IST)

Cyclone Tauktae: Stranded crew member of Barge P305 shares experience after rescue

Mumbai, May 18 (ANI): Indian Navy rescued a person from Barge P305 that went adrift in the Arabian Sea near Mumbai in the midst of an approaching. The rescued crew member shared his horrific experience. He said, "I had never thought of witnessing a situation like this. I was thinking about my family more than my life. I got injured while jumping off the barge."

Cyclone Tauktae: 4 INS on rescue operation, says Dy Chief of Naval Staff

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff, Vice Admiral MS Pawar on May 12 said that four of Indian Navy's ships are on rescue and search operation day and night. "For the last 20 hours these units have been battling to search and rescue as many people as they can in the challenging weather conditions," he said. "This is one of the most challenging search and rescue ops I've seen in the last 4 decades. 4 INS are on site. Main ops pertain to searching and rescuing 261 people from Afcons Barge P305 which sank about 60km away from Mumbai yesterday,' he said.

8 states with over 1 lakh active COVID cases: Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal on May 18 informed that 8 states have more than 1 lakh active cases and 18 states have less than 50,000 active cases in the country. "There are 8 states with more than 1 lakh active cases. 10 states with more than 50,000-1,00,00 active cases and 18 states with less than 50,000 active cases," he said. He added that the weekly COVID-19 positivity rate have decreased and stands at 16.9 per cent.