Health Ministry warns against misplaced bravery , says we may be tired but virus isn t
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Last Updated: Apr 30, 2021, 08:16 PM IST
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Synopsis We are observing misplaced bravery that corona is nothing, its a scam, we have had enough of coronavirus, I don t need a mask, let s party, there s life beyond worrying over coronavirus. Laxity at any level will impact everyone in the society, he said at a press conference.
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Amid a record surge in coronavirus cases, the Health Ministry warned against misplaced bravery and stressed on following COVID-appropriate behaviour and treatment guidelines while saying we may be tired but the virus isn t . Seeking everyone s support to manage the situation, Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said that misplaced fear was also being observed among people and urged them not to stock oxygen cylinders at home.
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People wait to receive COVID-19 vaccine in Mumbai.
The next phase of India s vaccination drive is set to begin from May 1, 2021, as the country plans to vaccinate all adults above 18 years old. However, due to shortage of vaccines, several states including the southern ones, have said they won t be able to kick off the drive.
Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Puducherry said they did not have adequate stocks of vaccines to meet the expected rush of immunity seekers, even as the country s Covid graph, including in southern states, has been mercilessly on the upward trend.
Tamil Nadu defers roll out
Take all precautions and follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, said the centre (Representational)
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Amid a record surge in coronavirus cases, the Health Ministry warned against misplaced bravery and stressed on following Covid-appropriate behaviour and treatment guidelines while saying we may be tired but the virus isn t .
Seeking everyone s support to manage the situation, Joint Secretary in the Union Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said that misplaced fear was also being observed among people and urged them not to stock oxygen cylinders at home. We are observing misplaced bravery that corona is nothing, it s a scam, we have had enough of coronavirus, I don t need a mask, let s party, there s life beyond worrying over coronavirus. Laxity at any level will impact everyone in the society, he said at a press conference.
India records over 66 lakh COVID cases in April, highest since pandemic broke out
With a record number of over 3.86 lakh new cases recorded in the last 24 hours, India s COVID-19 tally has risen to 1,87,67,962 from 1,21,49,335 at the end of March 2021.
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A COVID-19 patient rests on a bed at a makeshift hospital in New Delhi, India, Friday, April 30, 2021. (Photo | AP) By PTI
NEW DELHI: India reported more than 66 lakh coronavirus cases in April, making it the worst month of the pandemic, and the total number of new cases recorded during the month is equivalent to what was earlier witnessed in over six months, showing the enormity of the second wave of COVID-19.
North-eastern states may delay vaccine rollout for 18-44 years
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North-eastern states are likely to delay the rollout of the Covid inoculation drive, which was supposed to start from May 1, for those in the 18-44 age group.
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Vaccine manufacturers would make an advance declaration of the price for 50 per cent supply that would be available to state governments in the open market before May 1.
North-eastern states are likely to delay the rollout of the Covid inoculation drive, which was supposed to start from May 1, for those in the 18-44 age group. Health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told media persons that online registration has started. “We are yet to get the vaccine. I am expecting some information by today (Friday).”