S&Ds: A stronger EU Civil Protection Mechanism to make EU s response to future crises stronger socialistsanddemocrats.eu - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from socialistsanddemocrats.eu Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Source: Indian Air Force
Four cryogenic oxygen containers arrive in India from Singapore.
New coronavirus infections in India hit a record peak (352,991 new cases, 2,812 deaths) for a fifth day on Monday with hospitals overwhelmed and fearful of oxygen shortages. On Saturday, 20 patients died at Jaipur Golden hospital in Delhi after oxygen supplies reportedly ran low.
Countries around the world have offered to help and India has begun to airlift in medical supplies from abroad.
The United Kingdom has sent hundreds of oxygen concentrators and ventilators, with the first package set to arrive on Tuesday (27
th April).
More than 600 pieces of vital medical equipment will be sent to India to support the country in its fight against Covid-19, the UK Government announced. In total, nine airline container loads of supplies, including 495 oxygen concentrators, 120 non-invasive ventilators and 20 manual ventilators, will be sent to the country this week.
CDC warns people getting J&J vaccine to watch for blood clot symptoms
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A medical worker with Northwell Health holds up doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine at a pop-up vaccination site at the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center in Staten Island on April 8 in New York. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images
People who have just received the Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine should keep an eye out for any symptoms of blood clots and be ready to seek immediate medical attention, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in updated guidance.
While the risk is extremely low, people who suffer persistent, severe headaches or blurred vision, shortness of breath, chest pain, leg swelling, persistent abdominal pain or unusual bruising within three weeks of getting the J&J vaccine should get medical attention quickly, the CDC said in a new posting on its website.
Ebola: EU coordinates immediate delivery of medical protective equipment to Guinea
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Following the resurgence of the Ebola virus in the Republic of Guinea, the Guinean government requested assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
Through this Mechanism, France is sending more than 500 Ebola virus protection kits containing gowns, masks and gloves for medical staff working on the front line in the fight against the virus.
The EU is coordinating the shipment of this equipment.
Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez Lenarčič, said: “The EU is determined to help the Guinean authorities contain this deadly virus and to show solidarity with the Guinean people, as it did during the 2014-2016 outbreak in the region and subsequently also in the Democratic Republic of Congo. I thank France for putting European solidarity into action. The EU stands ready to provide additional assistance through its emergency humanitarian instruments, as needed, in Guine
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