Vaccine Paucity Threatens to Prolong World’s Worst Health Crisis Bloomberg 2 hrs ago P R Sanjai, Dhwani Pandya and Bibhudatta Pradhan
(Bloomberg) India is running out of vaccines just as a new wave of Covid-19 infections batters the country, complicating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to inoculate the nation’s workforce while threatening to drag out the world’s worst health-care crisis.
In the financial hub of Mumbai, vaccinations began later than usual on Monday as vials ran low. The city has enough stock for the next three days but those getting their second dose will be accorded priority, the municipality said in a statement. This shortage is likely to get acute starting May 1 when the government plans to allow adults between the ages of 18 and 45 to get the jab, in addition to the ones above 45 that are eligible currently.
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Vivek Murthy is the 21st Surgeon General of the US.
On Sunday, the 21st US Surgeon General of the US, Indian-American physician Vivek Murthy said that global cooperation and mutual support is the only way to address the global COVID-19 epidemic.
Confirming his above statement, Mr. Murthy announced that the US has taken steps to support India during its unprecedented second wave of COVID19 infection.
“Today, the US announced steps to support #India during its unprecedented wave of #COVID19 infections. It is painful to see the grief and loss that so many have endured. Addressing the global epidemic The only way is global cooperation and mutual support., ”Mr Murthy tweeted.
US defense secretary Austin directs Pentagon to provide material support to Indian healthcare workers
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US defense secretary Austin directs Pentagon to provide material support to Indian healthcare workers
ANI / Updated: Apr 26, 2021, 09:45 IST
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US secretary of defense Lloyd J Austin III (File photo)
WASHINGTON: US secretary of defense Lloyd J Austin III directed Pentagon to use its resources in order to provide material support to frontline Indian healthcare workers who are fighting against the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic. I m deeply concerned about the Covid-19 outbreak in India, and today, I directed the @DeptofDefense to use every resources at our disposal, within our authority, to support US interagency efforts to provide India s frontline healthcare workers with the materials they need, tweeted Austin.
India COVID-19 Deaths Surge 89%, Records 2.2M Cases In 1 Week
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Health experts say India s total COVID-19 death toll is likely undercounted
The U.S, has announced plans to send raw materials to India to boost vaccine production
India’s COVID-19 deaths and infections hit new records last week after health officials on Sunday reported 2.2 million new cases, the highest number recorded by any country in any seven-day period since the coronavirus pandemic began.
India s health care system has been in a crisis after health officials recorded a 47% surge in new cases in the week of April 18 and an alarming 89% increase in cumulative deaths in the past seven days, according to The Times of India.
US to immediately provide raw materials required for manufacturing Covishield in India
The Biden administration has come under criticism from several quarters, including from members and supporters of the Democratic Party, for not releasing surplus COVID-19 vaccines to India.
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WASHINGTON: The US has assured India that it will immediately provide the specific raw materials required for manufacturing the Covishield vaccine, with a top White House official saying that the Biden administration was working around the clock to deploy all resources and supplies to bolster the country s fight against the deadly COVID-19 spike.