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Highlights US is rushing medical assistance to India to combat COVID surge President Joe Biden has said that the US will make available 60 million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to other countries within two months New Delhi: As India battles the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, US President Joe Biden has said that his "intention" is to send vaccines and all medical supplies to the country.  The development comes a day after the United States announced it will make available 60 mil...

Earlier, Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa urged people to strictly follow by the COVID norms to successfully break the chain of infections. "The 2 weeks strict rules to break the chain of Covid virus have begun. My appeal to everyone: follow the guidelines, cooperate with the govt, stay indoors, and step out only if its an emergency. Together, we all can defeat the Covid-19 pandemic," he tweeted. The 2 weeks strict rules to break the chain of Covid virus have begun. My appeal to everyone: follow t...

COVID-19 situation in the country and conveyed Canadas solidarity with the people of India. “This morning, I spoke with @DrSJaishankar to convey Canadas solidarity with the people of India as they face this deadly wave of #Covid19. Canada is exploring all options to support Indias urgent needs. We are ready to assist,” he said in a tweet. India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospit...

Highlights his is to be noted that like several other states and UTs, Chandigarh has also imposed a night curfew from April 7. Gatherings, parties and non-essential activities have not been allowed between 10 pm to 5 am, whereas, the restaurants have also been directed to shut down by 10 pm. Chandigarh: The administration of the Union Terrirtory of Chandigarh on Wednesday decided to impose a Corona curfew or a night curfew effective from 6 pm on April 29 till 5 am every day to contain the incre...

Top US medical advisor Dr Anthony Fauci has claimed this Washington: Covaxin, Indias home-grown COVID-19 vaccine, has been found to neutralise the 617 variant of the deadly virus, White House chief medical adviser and Americas top pandemic expert Dr Anthony Fauci said. Fauci was speaking to reporters during a conference call on Tuesday. "This is something where were still gaining data on a daily basis. But the most recent data, was looking at convalescent Sera of COVID-19 cases and people who ...

Calangute, Candolim and some parts of Arpora-Nagoa are witnessing a steep increase in COVID-19 cases. Committee to announce closure of all non-essential businesses and services from 1 p.m. to 6 a.m. Panaji: Goa`s most popular coastal strip, the Calangute-Candolim beach stretch, which is extremely popular with beachgoers and tourists, may go for a partial lockdown, in the wake of the increasing number of COVID-19 cases in the area. According to Ports Minister and local MLA Michael Lobo, Chief M...

Highlights Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday (April 28) announced that the state government will impose a lockdown. The lockdown will start from Thursday night till early Monday morning. New Delhi: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday (April 28) announced that the state government will impose a lockdown from Thursday night till early Monday morning. The decision comes in the view of rising COVID-19 infections in the state. Goa CM Pramod Sawant announced that the lockdown wi...

Highlights Singapore has sent oxygen cylinders to support Indias fight against COVID-19 South Korea has also promised that it will provide India with oxygen concentrators, COVID-19 diagnostic kits and other aid items Singapore: The Singapore government has sent a consignment of oxygen cylinders to support Indias COVID-19 pandemic response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday. The Republic of Singapore Air Force is transporting the cylinders on board two C-130 aircraft from Singapo...

- 8 high capacity oxygen generators, each providing yearlong O2 for 250 beds - Liquid O2 for 2000 patients for 5 days - 28 ventilators & equipment for ICUs   The announcement comes as India is witnessing a deadly COVID-19 wave. The increasing cases have led to the storage of hospital beds and medical-grade oxygen in the country. Lenain said that the massive solidarity mission, initiated by French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to both respond to the emergency and boost the long-term resilien...

Highlights 14-day Karnataka lockdown will come into force from tonight These guidelines will come into effect from 9 PM on April 27 and will be in force till 6 AM on May 12 Liquor shops or outlets will also remain open from 6 AM -10 AM Home delivery of liquor or food parcels will be allowed to minimise movement of individuals outside their homes. Bengaluru: Reeling under the second COVID-19 wave, the Karnataka government has announced stringent guidelines for the 14-day lockdown which being fro...