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Global Response for India’s Call for help: Oxygen Shortage & Medical Aid

26Apr

By Madhvi2 Comments

COVID, Health

Global Response for India’s Call for help: Oxygen Shortage & Medical Aid

Germany Will Send oxygen and medical equipment to India in helping the covid crises. The foreign minister said Heiko Maas, announced on Monday. India is suffering from a spike in coronavirus infections. A number of 349,691 Cases has been recorded in the last 24 hours. Hospitals are turning away the patients after running out of oxygen. “The second wave is currently rolling over India with unprecedented power. It was right that we acted quickly to stop the entry of the new mutation in Germany," Maas told the Rheinische Post newspaper. Moreover, India also needs logistic support from the other abroad countries as well. Thus, the US, UK, and France step forward to help India from this worst situation. https://twitter.com/MattHancock/status/1385643189563019264?s=20 Al...

Covid-19 Vaccination: People Under 18-44 May Get Vaccination Only Through Private Centers

26Apr

By Anjali Ved1 Comment

COVID

Covid-19 Vaccination: People Under 18-44 May Get Vaccination Only Through Private Centers

The candidates under the age group of 18-44 will be getting Covid-19 vaccination through any private center, and need to register themselves on Co-Win portal before they set off for the Covid-19 vaccination starting from may 1. “Citizens in the age group of 18 years to 44 years shall be eligible to receive vaccination, on payment, from any of the private CVCs (Covid Vaccination Centres)” the health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said in a letter to states on April 23. He also said that the Covid-19 vaccination for age above 45 will be continued from a government CVC in a state, when the UT decides to lower the minimum age for the eligibility of beneficiaries to less than 45 years, for covering such additional eligible beneficiaries from the vaccine stock directly procured by the respectiv...

US defends restrictions on Export of COVID-19 Vaccine raw materials says “Americans First”

24Apr

By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments

COVID, Politics

US defends restrictions on Export of COVID-19 Vaccine raw materials says “Americans First”

COVID-US defends restrictions on the export of key raw materials for the manufacture of the COVID-19 vaccine, which threatened to slow India's vaccination campaign, a senior State Department official has said that the Biden administration's first obligation is to protect the American people needs. https://twitter.com/RaquelC91238869/status/1384910112188510208?s=20 US President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act on February 5 US President Joe Biden invoked the Defense Production Act on 5 February to restrict the export of raw materials of the COVID-19 vaccine to boost domestic vaccine production. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar raised the matter with Secretary of State Antony Blinken when he spoke on 19 April, and it was also taken up by Indian envoy Taranjit Singh San...

In this COVID-19 situation Wastage of Single Dose of Vaccine is Criminal Crime- Delhi High Court

23Apr

By Nikita Dhyani1 Comment

COVID

In this COVID-19 situation Wastage of Single Dose of Vaccine is Criminal Crime- Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday expressed its concern over the wastage of the COVID-19 vaccine and said that the wastage of the vaccine is Criminal Waste. https://twitter.com/LiveLawIndia/status/1384686254185320453?s=20 Vaccine wastage, which is life-saving, is a criminal waste. We instruct the government to look into the situation to allow full use of the vaccine, ”the High Court said while hearing a petition related to the COVID-19 status in the national capital. Key Points The court expressed concern over the lack of medical oxygen and lack of some oxygen at various places. Delhi government counsel Rahul Mehra told the court that one company, Inox, has stopped supplying oxygen to Delhi and sent it to another state. The court has asked the owner/managing director of IN...

Chiranjeevi Announces the Free Covid-19 Vaccination for Telegu Artists

23Apr

By Madhvi1 Comment

COVID, Entertainment

Chiranjeevi Announces the Free Covid-19 Vaccination for Telegu Artists

The Telegu actor Chiranjeevi announces the free Covid -19 vaccination Drive For Telegu Artists, Flim Makers, and journalists as well. Chiranjeevi began the Corona crisis charity order to help the industry workers, film Makers, Journalists along the poor and needy people. She stated that people who are above 45 years of age are eligible of getting a vaccine under the Corona crisis charity (CCC). https://twitter.com/KChiruTweets/status/1384492495166316546?s=20 Chiranjeevi shared a video of him, In which he said that” The eligible cine artistes and journalists can register for free vaccination through their unions or associations. If your spouse is 45, they can also get a free vaccination under this drive. We will prepare a schedule and vaccinate beneficiaries according...

PM Modi holds High-Level meeting amid Oxygen crisis to Ensure the fastest Transportation of Oxygen Supply

22Apr

By Nikita Dhyani1 Comment

COVID, news

PM Modi holds High-Level meeting amid Oxygen crisis to Ensure the fastest Transportation of Oxygen Supply

According to an official statement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review oxygen supply across India and discussed ways to boost its availability. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1347859504931590146?s=20 Key Points The PM was informed about how the supply of oxygen supply to the states is continuously increasing. Against the current demand from 20 states of 6,785 MT of liquid medical oxygen, the Center has allocated 6,822 MT a day to these states since 22 April. In his address to the nation on Tuesday, the PM acknowledged the rapid rise in demand for oxygen and assured the nation that the Center, states, and private companies are working hard to ensure that it is available as soon as possible. Also, read | When a Covid Patient Needs...

When a Covid Patient Needs Hospitalization

22Apr

By Anjali Ved1 Comment

COVID

When a Covid Patient Needs Hospitalization

During this peak of covid-19, hospitals are running out of beds and oxygen with a large number of Covid positive patients who require hospital admission, doctors are pleading people not to get anxious if the RT-PCR gets positive, and seeking hospital admission, when not required. The majority of covid-19 patients are treating under home treatment, a video message shared by the citizen engagement of India said based on the suggestions of Dr. CS Pramesh, director, tata memorial hospital. Aside from good nutrition, plenty of fluids, and yoga, covid positive individuals must track their oxygen levels and fever. For that purpose, a six-minute walk is suggested for checking oxygen levels before and after a walk in the isolation rooms. The test should be done 2-3 times a day, if the readings ...

24 COVID Patient Died in Nashik Hospital after a Leak in Oxygen Tanks

22Apr

By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments

COVID

24 COVID Patient Died in Nashik Hospital after a Leak in Oxygen Tanks

At Nashik Hospital (Zakir Hussain hospital), Maharashtra on Wednesday at least 24 COVID-19 patients died on life support because of an oxygen tank leak. Seeing the leakage of the valve malfunction, State Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that if the incident occurred due to negligence, a high-level inquiry has been ordered. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1384803524282703872?s=20 How many Patients were there in Nashik Hospital? Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope said that a total of 157 patients were undergoing treatment at COVID-19 Hospital in Nashik. Of these 157 patients, 61 were significant with some of them on ventilators and oxygen support. Of the 24 people who lost their lives, 11 are male and 11 are female. About 171 patients were on oxygen at the hospital. Th...

Railways Run its first Oxygen Express to get Oxygen from Mumbai to Vishakapatnam to Fight against COVID-19

21Apr

By Nikita Dhyani1 Comment

COVID, Health

Railways Run its first Oxygen Express to get Oxygen from Mumbai to Vishakapatnam to Fight against COVID-19

On Sunday, the Railways had announced that it would run the "Oxygen Express" in the next few days to transport liquid medical oxygen and oxygen cylinders across the country. https://twitter.com/RailMinIndia/status/1384168470829363207?s=20 Major Key Points The Oxygen Express train of the Indian Railways with seven tankers left Kalamboli freight yard in Navi Mumbai. for Vizag on Monday where it would be loaded with medical oxygen for Maharashtra. A roll-on-rail-off (RoRo) train carrying seven empty tanker trucks on board left Kalamboli goods yard around 8 p.m. on Monday for Visakhapatnam after Transport Minister Anil Parab flagged it off. About Oxygen Express Mumbai Division has constructed a ramp to facilitate loading/unloading of tankers to/from flat wagons at Kalambo...

How to do Registration for Covid-19 Vaccine for 18 Years and Above Candidates

21Apr

By Anjali Ved2 Comments

COVID

How to do Registration for Covid-19 Vaccine for 18 Years and Above Candidates

As the government announced that the 18 years and above candidates will now be allowed to take the covid-19 vaccine from May 1, the vaccination program via online registration, and book your slot. Here you will get the step-by-step guides to register yourself for vaccination and download a vaccine certificate. Because of the high demand for vaccines, it may not be easy to get a free slot, but an online appointment is better than a walk-in. All you need to know before registration It should be noted that there is no app for covid-19 vaccine registration. All you need is a computer, laptop, or a smartphone with internet and a browser like google chrome or safari. And would need Id proof like an Aadhar card, license, and a working mobile number. How to do registration for covid-19 vac...