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COVID-19: Total lockdown in India unlikely in near future, heres why The Centre, however, has directed states and Union Territories to impose curbs and implement ‘customised lockdowns’. Share Updated: May 4, 2021, 10:09 AM IST Amid the rising coronavirus COVID-9 cases in India, it is highly unlikely that Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre would impose a full lockdown across India like last year to break the chain of coronavirus transmission.  Despite mini-lock...

Highlights Dr Anthony Fauci said massive vaccination is needed to break chain of COVID-19 NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over surging coronavirus cases in India, America’s top public health expert and White House Chief Medical Adviser Dr Anthony Fauci has recommended that a full nationwide lockdown should be clamped in the country, a big push to vaccination drive and the construction of a large number of makeshift hospitals.  “It is quite obvious to everyone that the COVID-19 situation in ...

Highlights IAF aircraft carrying 450 Oxygen cylinders from the UK has arrived in Chennai The cylinders were donated by the British Oxygen Company (BOC) and were consigned to the Indian Red Cross Society in Chennai Chennai: An Indian Air Force (IAF) C17 Globemaster transport aircraft carrying 35 toones of aid including 450 oxygen cylinders, each with a capacity of 46.6 liters, landed at the city airport in the wee hours of Tuesday.  The cylinders were donated by the British Oxygen Company (BOC)...

Highlights They have demanded vaccination of crew on priority amid COVID-19 pandemic New Delhi: Air India pilots union (ICPA) has threatened to "stop work" if the airline fails to set up vaccination camps on a ‘pan India` basis for the flying crew. In a letter written to Air India`s Director of Operations RS Sandhu, ICPA said, "With no healthcare support to the flying crew, no insurance, and a massive opportunistic pay cut, we are in no position to continue risking the lives of our pilots wi...

Highlights The only way to stop COVID-19 spread now is a full lockdown, Rahul Gandhi has said Attacking the Centre, the Congress leader said, "The GOIs inaction is killing many innocent people." New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said the only way to stop the spread of coronavirus now was a full nationwide lockdown with the protection of minimum income guarantee scheme, NYAY, for the vulnerable sections. "GOI doesnt get it. The only way to stop the spread of Coronavirus now is a full ...

Former Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit said amid COVID-19 spike New Delhi: Amid the Covid-19 surge and lack of beds and ICU in Delhi, former Congress MP Sandeep Dikshit on Tuesday alleged that CM Arvind Kejriwal and his government did nothing to improve the healthcare system in the capital and did not even complete the hospital projects initiated by the then government headed by Sheila Dikshit. Sandeep Dikshit, in a video statement, said, "Murder case should be initiated against Arvind Kejriwal an...

Highlights Supreme Court advised the central and state governments to consider a complete COVID-19 lockdown to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country. The apex court’s order comes after various sessions of hearing on the COVID-19 pandemic situation. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Sunday (May 2, 2021) advised the central and state governments to consider a complete COVID-19 lockdown to curb the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country. The apex court’s order comes...

Highlights Lancet India Task Force has suggested a checklist to reduce the number of COVID-19 cases in India. The report titled Country-wide Containment Strategies for Reducing COVID-19 Cases in India was published on April 30, 2021. It said that the Task Force does not believe that there is one single policy option of a complete lockdown. New Delhi: Amid the unprecedented surge in COVID-19 cases in India, the Lancet India Task Force has suggested a checklist to reduce the number of infection...

Highlights Uttar Pradesh on Monday extended the partial corona curfew due to rising COVID-19 cases. UPs Additional Chief Secretary, Information, Navneet Sehgal said that the curfew will remain in place till 7 am on May 6. All shops and establishments will now remain closed till Thursday 7 am. New Delhi: Uttar Pradesh on Monday (May 3, 2021) extended the partial corona curfew due to rising COVID-19 cases. UPs Additional Chief Secretary, Information, Navneet Sehgal said that the curfew will rema...

Vaccination drive for the 18-44 age group began in the state on Sunday. All health services, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, vaccination centres will remain functional. Chandigarh: Vaccination centres, banks and essential services will remain functional during the weeklong lockdown in Haryana from Monday (May 3, 2021) imposed amid a sharp surge in coronavirus cases. Vaccination drive for the 18-44 age group began in the state on Sunday. An official order on Sunday evening detailing...