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As more states opt for lockdown-like restrictions, PM says lockdown should be the “last resort”
”In the current situation, we need to save our country from a lockdown. I would also request states to use the lockdown as the last resort. We have to do our best to avoid a lockdown and our focus should rather be on micro-containment zones,” he said.
”If we all follow COVID-19 protocols, there’ll be no need to impose lockdowns,” Modi added, as he urged the people to reduce their movement and take vaccination.
Maharashtra CM may announce complete lockdown tomorrow to check Covid-19 surge
“All the cabinet ministers expressed views in favour of a strict lockdown to minimise the spread of COVID-19. Ministers come from all corners of the state, so it also indicates that the entire state needs this measure,” Tope said.
India reports highest daily spike with over 2.73 lakh COVID-19 cases, 1,619 deaths
The death toll reached 1,78,769 with additional 1,619 fatalities. In the last 24 hours, as many as 1,44,178 people recovered from the virus. With this, the total number of recoveries reached 1,29,53,821 in India.
Britain is investigating variant originating in India
Speaking on the Andrew Marr Show on BBC television, Hopkins said: “We have not got enough data about this variant yet to be able to clarify whether it’s a variant of concern. We have put it as a variant under investigation.”
Susceptibility to Covid high immediately after vaccination
“The susceptibility to infections appears to be particularly high immediately after vaccination (either due to lower immunity or due to unsafe behaviour), and an advocacy campaign on the need to remain vigilant will help mitigate this risk”, it said.
India may build new coal plants due to low cost despite climate change
a 28-page February draft of the National Electricity Policy (NEP) 2021 – which has not been made public – showed India may add new coal-fired capacity, though it recommended tighter technology standards to reduce pollution.
Amid raging second COVID-19 wave, the elderly battle loneliness and anxiety
The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly difficult for people like Sarin who have been living independently and are elderly. Besides being highly susceptible to the virus, their old age has also made it difficult for them to commute and socialise, adding to their loneliness and anxiety.
Delhi locks down as COVID chokes Indian health system
“Delhi’s health system is unable to take more patients in big numbers,” Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal told a virtual press briefing on Monday. “If a lockdown isn’t implemented now the situation will go beyond control.”
Centre to provide fresh insurance cover to ”COVID-19 warriors”
“Two hundred and eight seven claims have been paid by the insurance company so far. The scheme has played a crucial psychological role in boosting the morale of the health workers fighting COVID-19,” the ministry said in a statement.
Covid: In both waves, 70% of patients above 40 years, says ICMR chief
Prevalence of shortness of breath is slightly higher in the second wave of Covid-19 but sore throat and dry cough and other symptoms were higher in the first wave, the Centre said on Monday.