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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.

Palghar COVID hospital fire incident not national news: Rajesh Tope

Mumbai, Apr 23 (ANI): Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that Palghar COVID hospital fire incident is "not national news". "In today's meeting with the PM, we will talk about Oxygen, Remdesivir, an adequate quantity of vaccines for the State...also the Palghar fire incident, it is not national news. State government will provide financial assistance to those affected," Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope. 13 people have lost their lives in a fire incident at Vijay Vallabh COVID care hospital in Maharashtra's Palghar.

COVID: PM Modi chairs meeting with CMs of high burden states

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): Amid deteriorating condition of COVID-19 in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on April 23 with Chief Ministers of high burden states, over the prevailing COVID situation. In last 24 hours, the country reported 3.32 lakh cases.

Oxygen tankers arrive at Delhi hospitals after SOS request

New Delhi, Apr 23 (ANI): An Oxygen tanker arrived at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on April 23 after the hospital sends out SOS. The emergency was sent as 25 sickest patients have died in the hospital in last 24 hrs and lives of another 60 sickest patients are in peril. Similarly, an Oxygen carrying vehicle has reached Max Hospital in Saket after they sent an SOS to the government.

Huge crowd seen at Mumbai's Mira Road railway station

Mumbai, Apr 23 (ANI): Despite of surge in COVID cases, a huge crowd was seen at Mumbai's Mira Road Railway Station on Apr 23. With no social distancing, people were seen at the station. Reportedly, the crowd got gathered due to e-pass checking. Currently, Mumbai has 82616 active COVID cases.

13 died after fire breaks out at COVID centre in Palghar

Palghar (Maharashtra), Apr 23 (ANI): In an unfortunate incident, 13 people died after fire broke out at a COVID centre in Vasai of Palghar. The affected patients are being shifted to nearby hospitals. Official of Vijay Vallabh COVID Care Hospital, Dr Dilip Shah said, "3 people have died after a fire broke out in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) around 3am today. 21 patients including those in critical condition have been shifted to another hospital." More details are awaited.

No lockdown in Goa: CM Pramod Sawant

Panaji (Goa), Apr 23 (ANI): Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant informed that the state government is not in favour of imposing lockdown. Our financial activity must keep going, this is how we manage COVID. Therefore, we do not want to impose lockdown," said CM Pramod Sawant. He further informed that the state government will provide free COVID vaccine to all from May 01. "Today we have placed 5 lakh orders of Covishield," he added.

Odisha's steel plant dispatches 20 tonnes oxygen to Visakhapatnam

Angul (Odisha), Apr 23 (ANI): 20 tonnes oxygen was dispatched from Odisha's JSPL steel plant, located in Angul, to Visakhapatnam under police escort. Loading was carried out in presence of police staff. Amid surge in COVID cases, several states are facing oxygen shortage.