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SC stays Allahabad HC order directing COVID-19 lockdown of 5 UP cities
The blanket lockdown imposed by the Allahabad High Court in its yesterday’s order, in these five cities, in the state, in terms of the impugned order, could create immense administrative difficulties would be as very rigorous as lockdown, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta. said.
Delhi HC asks Centre why wait till May 1 to vaccinate everyone
Whomsoever you can vaccinate, please vaccinate. Whether 16 year old or 60 year old, all need vaccination. The pandemic does not discriminate,” the court told the Centre.
The court said young people are being affected more this time round, and lot of young lives have been lost.
J&J seeks DCGI nod for clinical trial of single-dose Covid vaccine in India
“In line with this commitment, we have submitted an application to the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) requesting approval to conduct a bridging clinical study of our single-dose Janssen Covid-19 vaccine candidate in India to comply with local regulations”, the statement added.
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.
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.
Everyone above 18 years eligible for COVID-19 vaccine from May 1: Govt
Under the third phase of the vaccination drive commencing next month, the vaccine manufacturers would supply 50 per cent of their monthly Central Drugs Laboratory (CDL) released doses to the central government and would be free to supply the remaining 50 per cent doses to state governments and in the open market.
Remdesivir not magic bullet, does not reduce mortality, says AIIMS chief
“In major studies, remdesivir was shown to be useful only in those hospitalised patients with falling oxygen saturation and having infiltrates on chest X-ray or CT-scan. It was of no use if given early in mild and asymptomatic patients and also if administered too late,” Dr Guleria said.