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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.

Work underway to set up 300 oxygen plants in UP: State CM

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh), May 10 (ANI): Amid acute shortage of oxygen in the country in wake of COVID-19 second wave, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath on May 10 said the state government is working to set up 300 Oxygen Plants in UP. "Second wave posed a new challenge before us - the demand for oxygen went up suddenly. We have to supply oxygen to Ayodhya too, from where it is being supplied to nearby districts. We are thankful to Govt of India and PM Modi who is running special trains for this," CM said in Ayodhya. "Oxygen Express is being run, tankers being sent on large aircraft of Air Force. Y'day, we supplied 1000 MT of oxygen in the state. But it shouldn't remain restricted to supply, Oxygen Plants should be established too. Work is underway to set up 300 Oxygen Plants in state," CM added.

COVID 2nd wave is Modi government's incompetency: KC Venugopal

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): After attending party's CWC meeting on May 10, Congress leader KC Venugopal, during a virtual video conferencing, said, "Second wave of COVID-19 is nothing sort of a great calamity and direct consequence of Modi Govt's insensitivity and incompetence. It's direct result of Govt's wilful disregard of scientific advice, its premature declaration of victory over pandemic... and its unwillingness and inability to plan in advance in spite of warnings sounded not only by public health experts but also by the standing committee of parliament concerned."

Will support govt for their positive efforts: Suvendu Adhikari after elected as WB's LoP

Kolkata, May 10 (ANI): After being elected as Leader of Opposition of West Bengal Assembly, BJP Nandigram MLA Suvendu Adhikari assured the people of Bengal that he will help state government for their positive efforts but also raise his voice against the violence in Bengal. "I will work to fulfil the expectations of the people of the state. I will help govt for its positive efforts but also raise my voice against the violence going on in the state," said Adhikari.

India brings 6 oxygen containers from Saudi Arabia to India

Kutch (Gujarat), May 10 (ANI): In order to provide seamless transportation of medical oxygen, The India Navy, carrying six cryogenic oxygen containers from Saudi Arabia arrived at Mundra port on May 10. These oxygen containers were taken to Delhi via rail route.

COVID-19 curfew extended till May 17 in Bhopal

Bhopal (MP), May 10 (ANI): Bhopal district administration on May 09 announced that COVID-19 induced curfew in the state capital will be extended till May 17. In wake of COVID-19 infection surge, curfew was imposed on April 12 and was extended subsequently after every 1 week. Essential services and emergency travel are exempted from movement restrictions.

COVID cases dip as India registers 3,66,161 new infections

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): India witnessed a dip in COVID-19 cases after the country reported 3,66,161 new infections in last 24 hours. With 7,45,237 active cases, COVID caseload of the country stood at 2,26,62,575. 3,754 new deaths in last 24 hours took the toll to 2,46,116. So far, 1,86,71,222 people won the battle against COVID-19. According to Indian Council of Medical Research, till date 30,37,50,077 samples have been tested for COVID-19 virus. Vaccination drive is underway and 17,01,76,603 vaccine doses have been inoculated.

Delhi metro services to remain suspended till 5 am on May 17

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Amid crippling COVID-19 situation in national capital, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on May 09 announced that metro rail services will remain suspended till 5 am on May 17. Delhi entered into an extended period of lockdown with strict restrictions to further curb the COVID surge. Positivity rate of Delhi dipped to 23% from 35% amid lockdown restrictions.

Petrol at Rs 91.53, diesel at Rs 82.06 per litre in Delhi

New Delhi, May 10 (ANI): Petrol and diesel prices in the national capital stood at Rs 91.53 and Rs 82.06 per litre, respectively on May 10. The petrol prices were increased by 26 paise per litre and diesel by 33 paise in Delhi. Petrol prices witnessed a minor surge across country and differ from state to state depending on the incidence of value-added tax. In Mumbai, the price of petrol and diesel stood at Rs 97.86 and Rs 89.17 per litre respectively. The price of petrol and diesel in Chennai was Rs 93.38 and Rs 86.96 per litre respectively and Rs 91.66 and Rs 84.90 per litre in Kolkata.

Locals defy COVID SOPs at Karnataka market ahead of 'Eid al-Fitr'

Deralakatte (Karnataka), May 10 (ANI): Karnataka is under lockdown due to surge in COVID cases but locals paid no heed to it in the festival season. People neglected COVID SOPs in Deralakatte and were seen crowding at a market ahead of 'Eid al-Fitr'. On an average, Karnataka has been reporting nearly 50,000 fresh COVID cases daily for the past few days.

COVID: Lockdown extends in UP till May 17

Moradabad (UP), May 10 (ANI): The whole country is under the grip of 2nd wave of coronavirus currently and amid it, the COVID cases in Uttar Pradesh continue to rise. As a consequence of it, lockdown has been extended in the state. The streets of Moradabad wore deserted look amid COVID-imposed lockdown on May 10. Only essential services are allowed during this period. The lockdown has been extended till May 17 in the state.

Second consignment of medical aid from Israel arrives in India

Ghaziabad (UP), May 10 (ANI): A flight carrying second consignment of medical aid and equipment from Israel amid the crippling second wave of COVID-19 pandemic has landed in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad. Medical aid including 1,300 oxygen concentrators, 400 ventilators and other medical equipment arrived at Hindon Air Base. Israel sent the first consignment of life-saving equipment to India on May 04. Several countries are sending medical supplies and equipments to help India tide over the COVID-19 situation.

Heaviest Oxygen Express carrying 225MT oxygen leaves from Jamnagar to Delhi

Jamnagar (Gujarat), May 10 (ANI): Another Oxygen Express carrying liquid medical oxygen containers to reach Delhi amid oxygen crisis in the national capital. So far it is the heaviest Oxygen Express as it carries 225 MT of liquid oxygen. Oxygen Express in an initiative by Indian Railways to transport liquid oxygen to the states in need in this fight against pandemic.

COVID: IAF airlifts oxygen containers from Singapore, Bangkok to Bengal

Bangkok (Thailand) / Singapore, May 07 (ANI): India continued to battle against 2nd wave of COVID-19 and amid it, Indian Air Force (IAF) IL-76 airlifted 3 cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore to Panagarh Air Base in West Bengal. Similarly, IAF's C-17 aircraft has airlifted 4 cryogenic oxygen containers from Bangkok to Panagarh Air base. The requirement of medical oxygen has soared in the country amid COVID crisis.

Flight carrying medical supplies from Netherlands arrives in Delhi

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): A flight carrying medical supplies arrived in the national capital from Netherlands on May 07. It is the first shipment from Netherlands that carried 449 ventilators, 100 oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies. "Over the coming days, remaining medical equipment would be shipped. Value this support from our friend," tweeted MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.

COVID aid from Switzerland arrives in India

New Delhi, May 07 (ANI): A flight carrying medical supplies from Switzerland arrived in India on May 07. The shipment included 600 oxygen concentrators, 50 ventilators, and other medical supplies. Switzerland is among several countries that sent several emergency COVID-19 relief shipments to India during the tough time of COVID-19.

133 test COVID positive at Assam's tea estate

Dibrugarh (Assam), May 07 (ANI): Zaloni Tea Estate in Dibrugarh in Assam shut down now after 133 people tested positive for COVID-19 here. Deputy Commissioner of Dibrugarh, Pallav Gopal Jha said, "133 cases were detected at Zaloni Tea Estate till yesterday, all patients are asymptomatic. Tea estate has been declared as containment zone."

CM Kejriwal reviews newly installed oxygen plant at Delhi hospital

New Delhi, May 06 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with Health Minister Satyendar Jain visited Satyawadi Raja Harish Chandra Hospital on May 06 where an Oxygen Plant has been installed. "This is a 330 litres Oxygen Plant. This has the capacity to fill 50-60 cylinders daily. If supplied through a pipeline, it can cater to 33 patients for 24 hours. This will help the hospital. This is a 200-bed hospital," CM told ANI. Delhi has recorded 335 deaths, 19,133 new infections and 20,028 recoveries in the last 24 hours.