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2nd COVID wave occurred early, didn't get time to act to delay peak: KK Shailaja

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), April 29 (ANI): Speaking on the COVID situation in the state, Kerala Health Minister KK Shailaja on April 29 said, "In this COVID19 wave, the peak occurred early, we did not get time to act to delay the peak. There are many reasons for this including the Assembly elections. We had anticipated a spike in daily cases and doubled our ICU beds, ventilators etc."

COVID-19: Russia sends humanitarian assistance to India

New Delhi, Apr 29 (ANI): Russia sent humanitarian assistance to India due to second wave of COVID-19 in the country. "The Russian Federation decided to send humanitarian assistance to India in the spirit of the special and privileged strategic partnership between our two countries as well as in the context of our anti COVID-19 cooperation. For this purpose, two urgent flights, operated by Russian EMERCOM arrived here today. These are oxygen concentrators, lung ventilation equipment, bedside monitors, medicines, including Coronavir and other essential pharmaceutical items," said Ambassador of Russia to India, Nikolay Kudashev. He further said, "Joint fight against coronavirus one of the most important areas of our cooperation at present. It also includes forthcoming deliveries of Sputnik V vaccine starting from May 2021 and the subsequent facilitation of its production in India, cooperation in field of medical science."

WB polls: Mithun Chakraborty casts vote for 8th phase

Belgachia (WB), Apr 29 (ANI): Actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty cast his vote for the final phase of WB polls on Apr 29 at a polling station in Kashipur-Belgachia in North Kolkata. He said, "I had never voted so peacefully ever before. I must congratulate all the security personnel." The counting of votes is scheduled for May 02.

Assessment of crop damage done, will talk to Centre for compensation: Himachal CM

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh), Apr 28 (ANI): Assessment of damage to pea and apple crop due to untimely rain and hailstorm has been done by the Himachal Pradesh administration and it will now talk to the Centre for relief to the farmers, informed Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on April 28. "Assessment of damage to pea and apple crop due to untimely rain/hailstorm in the state has been done. We will talk to the Centre for relief to the farmers," said CM Thakur.

Watch: Tejas fires Python-5 Air-to-Air missile

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, Tejas, has added the 5th generation Python-5 Air-to-Air Missile (AAM) to its weapons capability on April 27. Trials included firing of the Python-5 Air to Air missile by the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Trials were aimed to validate enhanced capability of already integrated Derby Beyond Visual Range (BVR) AAM. In all the live firings, missile had hit the aerial target.

105-year-old man, his 95-year-old wife defeats COVID

Latur (Maharashtra), Apr 28 (ANI): A 105-year-old man and his 95-year-old wife recovered from COVID-19 in Maharashtra's Latur. After the couple complained of fever, they were admitted to Vilasrao Deshmukh Institute of Medical Sciences. Doctor Sudhir Deshmukh said, "The elderly couple was hospitalised for 10 days in Vilasrao Deshmukh Institute of Medical Sciences in Latur. They were put on oxygen support and also given doses of the antiviral."

4 arrested for black marketing, selling Remdesivir injection in Moradabad

Moradabad (UP), Apr 28 (ANI): Four people have been arrested in Moradabad for black marketing and selling of Remdesivir injection on April 28. 2 Remdesivir injections 12 Fabiflu tablets and Rs 72,000 recovered from their possession. The demand for Remdesivir injections has been rising amid the surge in COVID-19 cases in the country.

CoWin portal Chief urges people to be patient ahead of 3rd phase vaccination

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): RS Sharma, Chief of CoWin portal, where eligible people register themselves for vaccination, on April 28 said urged citizens to be patient while getting themselves booked for the drive. Reacting to several states calling for the delay in the starting of the 3rd phase vaccination in view of vaccine shortage, Sharma said not all states can be ready at once for the drive, and therefore there's no point in postponing the drive.

25 COVID care coaches installed at Anand Vihar Terminal

New Delhi, Apr 28 (ANI): In the view of rising second wave of COVID-19, 25 COVID care isolation coaches placed at Anand Vihar Terminal on April 28. Delhi Government has demanded 75 coaches from Indian Railway. 50 railway coaches placed at Shakur Basti railway station. COVID care isolation coaches are equipped with medical oxygen facilities.

Joe Biden wants to send Covid vaccines to India, but gives no timeline

Speaking to reporters a day after he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden noted that when America was facing a major health crisis, India helped his country by sending key drugs. Biden assured Modi that the United States and India will work closely together in the fight against Covid-19. Watch the video to know what the US President said regarding extending help to India.

Signed MoUs with 3 manufactures of liquid oxygen: Assam Health Minister

Guwahati (Assam), April 28 (ANI): Amid oxygen crisis across the country, Assam has signed MoUs with three manufactures of liquid oxygen in the state. While speaking to ANI, state Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 27 said, "We have signed MoUs with three manufactures of liquid oxygen. These three plants will give us 10.5 MT oxygen per day. With this, our total capacity has gone up to 66 MT."

Kanpur's COVID hospital alleged of overcharging patients

Kanpur (UP), Apr 27 (ANI): A COVID hospital in Kanpur was alleged of overcharging patients, after which an enquiry was put up by the administration. FIR has been registered against the hospital management. Condemning the incident, Kanpur Nagar DM Alok Tiwari said, "It is a tough time, and instead of yielding profits we should help each other."

IAF aircraft airlifts 2 tankers from Indore

Indore (MP), Apr 27 (ANI): An Indian Air Force C-17 transport aircraft on April 27 carried two empty oxygen tankers from Indore to Jamnagar in Gujarat. Tankers, loaded with medical oxygen are scheduled to travel from Jamnagar to Indore by road. Tankers cannot be transported by IAF aircraft as the gas is considered flammable and may pose a threat.

Double mask prevents COVID infection by 85% to 88%: Haryana's COVID-19 nodal officer

Rohtak (Haryana), Apr 27 (ANI): As the country is witnessing exponential surge in COVID-19 cases, Nodal Officer for COVID-19 at Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS) Rohtak Dr Dhruv Chaudhary suggested to wear a double mask as it prevents the COVID infection by 85% to 88%. "The latest research shows that wearing a double mask- a surgical mask and a cloth mask together prevents COVID-19 infection by 85% to 88%. I urge people to wear a mask to prevent the spread of infection, it is not a fashion statement," said Dr Dhruv Chaudhary.

Karnataka reports 31,830 new cases in last 24 hours

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): COVID cases are on uphill in the country amid second wave of pandemic. Karnataka reported 31,830 fresh cases and 180 deaths on April 27. Total caseload of the state stood at 14,00,775. Bihar registered 12,604 COVID cases in last 24 hours. Currently, there are 94,275 active cases in the state. Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh registered 14,352 and 13,417 fresh COVID cases respectively in last 24 hours.

Locals complain of 'poor management' at Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre

New Delhi, Apr 27 (ANI): Days after Delhi's Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre resumed its functioning, locals complained of bed shortage and poor management at the centre. One of the locals said, "People who are coming out from the centre are saying that there are no arrangements inside, there is no oxygen." Another local said, "I came here to look for bed, but there is no outcome."

70% of patients in Gurugram, Faridabad are from Delhi: Anil Vij

Chandigarh, Apr 27 (ANI): Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij debunked all the questions rising on the shortage of beds for COVID patients in Gurugram and Faridabad districts. He claimed that about 70% of the patients in both the districts are from Delhi. Anil Vij said, "About 70% of the patients in Gurugram and Faridabad are from Delhi. Now patients from Delhi are also coming up to Rohtak, Karnal and Ambala, we are treating them. We have asked the Deputy Commissioners of all the districts to make extra beds in every district."

'Forced to turn away people': Bihar Oxygen plants struggle to meet demand

Patna (Bihar), Apr 27 (ANI): Country is facing oxygen shortage amid the devastating second wave of COVID-19. Oxygen plants are working in their full capacity but are failing to meet the rising demand. An Oxygen plant in Patna produces 600 cylinders daily but it is not enough for the city. One of the employees at the plant said, "There is a huge demand for oxygen. We are unable to fulfil the demand and are forced to turn away people."

Vaccinated? Get 1kg tomato, potato, onion for Rs 5 at Haryana store

Sirsa (Haryana), Apr 27 (ANI): Haryana's grocery store located in Sirsa came up with a unique initiative to encourage people to get vaccinated for COVID-19. The lucrative offer includes 1kg potato, 1 kg tomato and 1 kg onion at the cost of Rs 5. People who have their vaccination certificate can take benefit of this offer.

Saved for daughters' weddings, MP man donates Rs 2 lakh to meet oxygen demand

Neemuch (Madhya Pradesh), Apr 27 (ANI): A father from Neemuch district of Madhya Pradesh has donated Rs two lakh, which he saved for his daughters' weddings, to local administration to meet the rising demand of oxygen for COVID-19 patients. Champa Lal Gurjar had decided to conduct lavish marriage ceremonies of his two daughters scheduled for April 30. But with fresh restrictions imposed in the state in view of the 2nd wave of COVID-19, he was forced to the keep the celebrations limited. However, after consulting with his 'Gurudev' and seeing the severe shortage of oxygen for COVID-19 patients, he donated Rs 1 lakh each to two hospitals in Neemuch.