10 Babies Killed in Hospital Fire in Maharashtra; PM Modi Says Heart-wrenching Tragedy
State health minister Rajesh Tope said Rs 5 lakh would be paid to the family members of each of the deceased infants according to CM Thackeray’s decision.
| 9 Jan 2021 6:55 AM GMT
MUMBAI: In an unfortunate incident, 10 newborn babies were found dead after a fire broke out at a hospital in Maharashtra in the wee hours of January 9.
According to reports, the incident occurred at around 2 AM.
Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi took to his Twitter handle and wrote, Heart-wrenching tragedy in Bhandara, Maharashtra, where we have lost precious young lives. My thoughts are with all the bereaved families. I hope the injured recover as early as possible.
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India preps for Covid-19 vaccine rollout with 2nd nationwide dry run: What you need to know
A massive countrywide mock drill to prepare for the Covid-19 vaccination is being conducted in 736 districts across 33 states and UTs. As he reviewed dry run at a Tamil Nadu hospital, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said vaccines could be made available to Indians as early as the next few days .
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UPDATED: January 8, 2021 14:45 IST
Healthcare workers take part in a dry run as part of preparedness for the administration of Covid-19 vaccine, at a hospital in Guwahati, January 8. (PTI Photo)
A second dry run for the Covid-19 vaccination roll-out is being conducted across the country on Friday. The countrywide mock drill to prepare for the Covid-19 vaccination is being conducted at three session sites of 736 districts across 33 states and union territories.
In the next few days, we should be able to give COVID-19 vaccines to our countrymen, said Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan after his visit to the session site in Government General Hospital in Chennai to review the second dry run for coronavirus vaccination on Friday. In a short time, India has done well by developing vaccines. In the next few days, in the near future, we should be able to give these vaccines to our countrymen. It will be given to our healthcare professional followed by frontline workers, the Minister said. He added that the government has ensured that every detail regarding vaccination is conveyed to the people from the national level to the grassroots level.