New Delhi: In Maharashtra, 13 patients were burnt to death in a fire at Covid Hospital. The fire broke out at Vijay Vallabh Hospital in Virar in Palghar district this morning. The initial conclusion was that the cause of the fire was a short circuit in the air conditioner in the intensive care unit. All of the dead were Covid patients. The death toll is expected to rise further, according to national media reports. Rescue workers, including firefighters, are still working. The injured were shifted to another hospital.
New Delhi: Twenty-five Covid patients have died in 24 hours at the Gangaram Hospital in Delhi due to severe oxygen shortage, hospital officials said. 60 people are in critical condition. The hospital has only two hours to provide oxygen. The medical director also demanded that oxygen be delivered as soon as possible.
Various hospitals in Delhi have already come out with reports of oxygen scarcity. In the last few days, oxygen has been delivered for emergencies. But now there is a situation where even that is not available. Oxygen shortages began to affect smaller hospitals as well. Many hospitals are preparing to approach the High Court for access to oxygen. Meanwhile, the Union Home Ministry has directed the states not to obstruct vehicles carrying oxygen. The Delhi High Court had earlier reprimanded the Center for exacerbating the shortage of oxygen in hospitals following the outbreak.
In Delhi, it was decided to reduce the Covid test to only symptomatic health workers. Only those who have been diagnosed with the disease are advised to stay in quarantine. The new decision comes in the wake of a shortage of health workers. The decision was taken at a Covid review meeting chaired by the AIIMS director.
Thiruvananthapuram: The health department has revised the Covid-19 quarantine isolation guidelines in the state. The person confirmed by Covid will be treated according to the treatment criteria as decided by the doctor. According to the standards, unnecessary trips and social interactions should be avoided for up to seven days after discharge.
Fourteen days quarantine for those in primary contact. Those on the list are advised to contact Direction 1056 or the nearest health worker if they have any symptoms. The details of the guidelines are as follows:
14 days room quarantine at home or institution for those most at risk through primary contact. If there are no symptoms, and RTPCR test should be performed on the eighth day. Even if the result is negative, the quarantine should be continued for another 7 days. The person in the primary contact should avoid unnecessary trips for 1 to 4 days, wear a mask, clean hands, and strictly adhere to hygiene during carrying and sneezing.
Avoid social interactions such as weddings, other ceremonies, work, and visits. RTPCR as per Central Government guidelines on the arrival of international travelers in Kerala. Inspect and sit in isolation at home. Treatment should be sought according to the test results. Monitor for seven days for symptoms, even if negative.
Must register one-Jagratal portal and produce RTPCR negative test result within 48 hours. Those who have not done the RTPCR test should undergo the RTPCR test as soon as they arrive in Kerala and stay in room quarantine till the result is received.
Even if the RTPCR test result is negative, comply with the Covid standards. If the RTPCR does not perform the test, the room must be under quarantine for 14 days.
New Delhi: Registration for the latest round of vaccinations will reportedly open on the Cowin platform in the next 48 hours. Accordingly, people over the age of 18 can register for the vaccine on the Cowin platform from April 24. Under the new vaccine rules, states and private companies can buy vaccines directly for vaccination. Vaccination will continue to be given to those who have already been declared eligible, including senior workers, health workers, and those over 45 years of age.
Thiruvananthapuram: Only parcel counters will be open in hotels on Saturday and Sunday after the curfew was declared in the state. May be delivered to homes. Strict control was imposed on all except essential services.
Central and State Offices and other Institutions for Emergency Services working in connection with Covid. It can also be used by companies involved in emergency services, industrial establishments, and 24-hour factories. Employees here are required to carry a company identification card. Telecom and Internet service providers and employees have no control. IT Employees should be allowed to come and work in the office only when necessary in the area.
Shops selling fruits, milk, vegetables, and groceries can be opened. Home delivery is also allowed. Long-distance travel is unimpeded. Public transport and freight vehicles can be serviced. Private vehicles and taxis are available. Passengers arriving at airports, railway stations, and bus terminals should carry their travel documents with them.
Thiruvananthapuram: Saritha S Nair was arrested in the solar scam case. Kozhikode police arrested him from Thiruvananthapuram. The reason for the arrest was that he did not appear in court regularly. Saritha was arrested by Kozhikode Kasaba police from Thiruvananthapuram. She will be produced in court today. She is accused of buying a solar panel for Rs 42.70 lakh.
New Delhi: Ashish Yechury, son of CPM general secretary Sitaram Yechury, has died. He was 33 years old. He succumbed to Covid at a private hospital in Delhi. The situation was critical this morning and the death occurred. Sitaram Yechury was under self-observation after his son was infected with Covid Yechury did not participate in the election campaign in West Bengal.
Kolkata: The sixth phase of the West Bengal Assembly polls will begin today amid a sharp Covid expansion. The verdict will be given in 43 constituencies in four districts. A total of 306 candidates are contesting. Polling will be held today in 17 constituencies in North 24 Parganas, eight constituencies in East Bardhaman, and nine constituencies each in Nadia and Uttar Dinajpur districts. As many as 1.03 crore voters will cast their ballots in 10,897 polling booths. The campaign ended on Monday on the instructions of the Election Commission. Heavy security has been put in place as there is a risk of clashes.
Thiruvananthapuram: A high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister has decided to tighten controls in the state as Covid continues to escalate day by day. More Sector Officers and Police will be deployed for disease prevention and control. Normal shops outside the Cantonment Zone will be open until 9 p.m. It is enough that only half of the people work in government offices. The government has suggested the implementation of a work-from-home system in the private sector as well. It has been decided to introduce online registration for vaccine distribution. Education was made entirely online only. There will be strict controls on Saturdays and Sundays. Only essential services are allowed these days. This Saturday was a holiday for government institutions.
