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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.

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.

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.

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.