COVID-19 spurt in J-K, Odisha, Uttarakhand matter of concern , says Harsh Vardhan ANI | Updated: May 12, 2021 22:08 IST
New Delhi [India], May 12 (ANI): Union Health MinisterDr Harsh Vardhan on Wednesday expressed concern over the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases in eight states and Union Territories, and said the pace of surge is worrisome.
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, these states/UT are depicting a high growth rate in the number of daily cases, higher mortality, very high and growing positivity rate. The growing cases in Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Uttarakhand is a matter of concern. Cases are increasing again in Punjab and other variants are being found apart from the UK variant. In Haryana and Bihar, the rate of Covid positive has increased. Cases are increasing very rapidly in Jammu and Kashmir and different variants are being found there. However, the situation in Telangana is getting a little better, the Minister
In his letter to Harsh Vardhan, CM also urges to actively monitor private coronavirus vaccine manufacturers
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People over 18 years of age wait to receive their first dose of jab at a vaccination centre in New Delhi | PTI By Express News Service
NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kerjiwal on Sunday urged the Cente to allow states to develop a separate mobile application and mechanism for effective and smooth Covid vaccination drive. Kejriwal’s suggestion assumes significance amid reports of glitches being reported in the Co-WIN app. Flagging the shortage of Covid vaccination in the national capital, in a letter to Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, the CM said, “Delhi has around 92 lakh people in the 18-45 age group.
Covaxin stocks in Delhi to last just one day: Health Minister
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Covaxin stocks in Delhi to last just one day: Health Minister. Image Source: IANS News
New Delhi, May 10 : Stocks of Covaxin in the Capital could run out in the next 24 hours and stocks of Covishield are likely to get exhausted in the next three to four days, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Monday. Delhi has stocks for just one day for one and for three or four days for the other. Covaxin stock will last a day and Covishield three or four days, said Jain during his visit to a 400-bed Covid facility at Gurudwara Rakab Ganj Sahib.
He was digitally interacting with Xavier Becerra, US Secretary of Health and Human Services. An official release said Harsh Vardhan congratulated Becerra on assuming charge as Secretary of Health and Human Services and thanked his gesture to initiate communication to establish formal contact to work closely on bilateral cooperation and address global challenges faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Both nations have developed a strong collaboration in the area of public health which extends to build and enhance the co-operation and support in the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is highly appreciable to learn that the statements of solidarity between us are quickly manifesting as practical forms of support to enhance healthcare support and fight the pandemic. We are thankful and highly appreciate the support of the United States of America for medical supplies, Dr Harsh Vardhan said.