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Sputnik vaccine arrived in India, to be available in market by next week: VK Paul

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr VK Paul on May 12 informed that Sputnik vaccine has arrived in the country and may be available in the markets from next week. "Sputnik vaccine has arrived in India. I'm happy to say that we're hopeful that it'll be available in the market next week. We're hopeful that the sale of the limited supply that has come from there (Russia), will begin next week," he said.

Get vaccinated 6 months after recovery: NITI Aayog

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Addressing the concern on the number of days that recovering individuals need to wait before going for the jab, NITI Aayog Member Dr VK Paul said that scientists opine that a person should get vaccinated 6 months after recovery. Dr VK Paul said, "National Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation discussed it and scientists opine that if a person is infected, he develops antibodies and there's protection. There's data, scientists opine that a person should get vaccinated 6 months after recovery."

Active cases in country showing decline trend since May 3: Health Ministry

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal informed that the active cases in the country are showing decline trend since May 03. The percentage of active cases on May 03 stood at 17.13%, and currently percentage stands at 15.65%. He added that 83.26 % of people have been recovered from the dreadful pandemic till date. 'Recovery is increasing continuously in the country,' he added.

COVID: India receives medical aid from Germany, Greece and Finland

New Delhi, May 13 (ANI): To help India fight the ongoing second wave of COVID-19, a flight from Germany carrying medical aid provided by Germany, Greece and Finland landed at the Delhi airport. 3,48,421 new COVID-19 cases and 3,55,338 discharges were reported in the last 24 hours, taking the country's total tally to 2,33,40,938.

Free COVID treatment to Himcare, Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries in Himachal

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), May 13 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh government has decided to provide free treatment to beneficiaries of Himcare and Ayushman Bharat Scheme to COVID-19 patients in registered private hospitals which have been dedicated as COVID hospitals, informed Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.

6,260 ton oxygen delivered across country: Railway Ministry

Onboard, May 12 (ANI): As the country faced oxygen crisis amid devastating second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, Indian Railways had started Oxygen Express to transport liquid oxygen to the states in need in this fight against pandemic. Ministry of Railways on May 12 informed that so far, nearly 6,260 tonnes of liquid medical oxygen was delivered to various states across country.

COVID-19: 'We must confront this crisis, its scale and spread truthfully', says Azim Premji

Bengaluru, May 12 (ANI): COVID Response Team, CRT, an initiative of civil society, has organised a five-day lecture series 'Positivity Unlimited', during the second day of the lecture series, Wipro founder cum Chairman Azim Premji on May 12 said, "We must act with greatest of speed on all fronts and these actions must be based on good science. We must confront this crisis, its scale and spread truthfully. Science and truth are foundation on which we can tackle this crisis and ensure it's not repeated."

'Waiting for DCGI approval': AIIMS Doctor on Covaxin trials on children

New Delhi, May 12 (ANI): Soon after Bharat Biotech's Covaxin gets nod for phase II and III trials, Delhi AIIMS Doctor for Department of Medicine Sanjeev Sinha on May 12 said that the hospital will start trials after DCGI approval. "Recently, subject expert committee of DCGI gave permission for vaccine trials on children from 2 to 15 years of age to Bharat Biotech. We are waiting for DCGI approval. Hopefully, we will soon start phase 2 and phase 3 trials," said AIIMS Doctor Sinha.

'Centre needs to relax protocols for buying vaccines': Aslam Shaikh

Mumbai, May 12 (ANI): The Central Government needs to relax protocols for buying vaccines, said Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aslam Shaikh on May 12."The Centre will have to come forward to help us, it needs to relax its protocols for buying vaccines. If the Centre eases its import laws a bit, we will be able to vaccinate the people in 3-4 months," said Shaikh.

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.

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.