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Maharashtra COVID-19 restrictions extended by 15 days, new guidelines on June 1: Health minister Tope
No relaxation will be given in the areas where the number of patients and positivity rate are still high and hospital bed availability is an issue, he said.
“But in the areas where the situation has improved, certain guidelines (easing the curbs) can be issued,” he added.
Asked if shops selling non-essential commodities will be allowed to open, he said all such decisions will be taken o
7 killed in cyclone Yaas in Bihar;Nitish orders payment of Rs 4 lakh each compensation to their families
After battering Odisha and West Bengal Wednesday, severe cyclonic storm Yaas impacted Jharkhand and Bihar since May 26 midnight
India witnessing downswing in second wave of COVID-19 cases: Govt
On Pfizer seeking indemnity, Paul said, ”Yes we are engaged with Pfizer and they have indicated the availability of a certain amount of vaccine in the coming months, possibly starting in July and we are looking at what their expectations from the government are and they are looking at what our expectations from them are.
“They have requested indemnity to all the nations including the country of origin. We are examining this request and will take a decision in the larger interest of people and on merits. This is under discussion and there is no decision as of now,” Paul said.
Tokyo Olympics Games cancellation can trigger $3 billion in estimated losses:Report
Analysts at Jefferies estimate that the Tokyo Olympics in total is insured for approximately $2 billion, with an additional $600 million for hospitality.
Studies under way to ascertain need for booster Covid vaccine dose: Centre
“If there is a need for a booster dose it will be told. There are studies that are going on. Covaxin trial is going on whether it (booster dose) should be taken after six months or not,” NITI Aayog Member (Health) Dr V K Paul said.
MHA orders continuation of Covid guidelines till June-end; asks states to focus on local curb strategy
In a fresh order, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said strict implementation of containment and other measures has led to a declining trend in the number of new and active cases, across states and union territories, barring some areas in the southern and northeastern regions.
According to the guidelines, the home ministry told the states to take necessary action to ensure sufficient oxygen-supported beds, ICU beds, ventilators, ambulances including creation of makeshift hospitals, oxygen, as needed, besides sufficient quarantine facilities.
Covid-19 may cause long-term lung damage: Study
This damage was not detected by routine CT scans and clinical tests, and the patients would consequently normally be told their lungs are normal, according to the researchers at the universities of Sheffield and Oxford in the UK.
The study, published in the journal Radiology, also shows that patients not hospitalised with Covid-19 but who experience long-term breathlessness may have similar damage in their lungs.
First phase of study of herbal Covid cure in Andhra completed
The Andhra Pradesh government had decided to rope in Central agencies to evaluate the ayurvedic remedy for Covid that a local practitioner claimed to have developed.
The medication prepared by Anandiah has been attracting people from the surrounding areas over the last few days. However, distribution of medicine was halted after the Lok Ayukta stepped in following reports that Covid norms were being violated.
ExxonMobil, Chevron investors vote for more action on climate change
The dual decisions at the two biggest US oil giants’ annual meetings are clear evidence that addressing climate change has moved from being an environmentalist cause to one championed by mainstream investors.
India reports 2,11,298 COVID-19 cases, 3,847 deaths
The 3,847 new fatalities include 992 from Maharashtra, 530 from Karnataka, 475 from Tamil Nadu, 193 from Uttar Pradesh, 185 from Punjab, 153 from West Bengal, 151 from Kerala, 130 from Delhi, 107 from Rajasthan and 106 from Haryana.