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  Black fungus: ICMR releases guidelines; Dos and don'ts

  May 21, 2021, 02:47 PM

  According to doctors, cases of mucormycosis are being seen among Covid patients who were administered steroids to treat symptoms, and particularly among those who are suffering from diabetes and cancer.

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  Govt asks states to notify 'black fungus' under Epidemic Diseases Act, report all cases

  India | May 20, 2021, 08:19 PM

  ​The government has asked all states and union territories to notify "mucormycosis" or "black fungus" under the Epidemic Diseases Act. In a letter, Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal said it would be mandatory for all health facilities to report all suspected and confirmed cases of the fungal infectiion.

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  Black Fungus: How to identify disease & what to do; Check AIIMS guidelines

  India | May 20, 2021, 02:59 PM

  People with uncontrolled diabetes, on high doses of steroid, weak immunity or comorbidities are most vulnerable to black fungus.

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  Covid vaccination should be delayed by 3 months after recovery from illness: Govt

  India | May 19, 2021, 06:01 PM

  The government on Wednesday said it has accepted new recommendations made by National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC). As per the suggestions, COVID-19 vaccination should be deferred by three months after recovery from the illness, the Health Ministry said.

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  Delhi oxygen crisis: Supreme Court talks tough, asks Centre to supply 700 MT daily

  India | May 07, 2021, 12:49 PM

  The Supreme Court on Friday put its foot down stating that 700 metric tonnes of medical oxygen have to be supplied to Delhi daily to tide over the Covid-19 crisis.

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  You will have to give 700 MT oxygen to Delhi: Supreme Court to Centre

  India | May 06, 2021, 10:12 PM

  The Supreme Court on Thursday told the Centre that Delhi must get at least 700 tonnes (mt) of oxygen every day, which has been requested by the government to meet the demands of the Covid patients. Delhi is among the worst-hit regions in the country during the second wave of coronavirus.

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  Delhi oxygen crisis: Slight relief and a deadline for Centre from Supreme Court

  India | May 06, 2021, 12:10 AM

  The Supreme Court bench of Justices DY Chandrachud and MR Shah pointed out that the coury was there to find fault amid the pandemic, but stressed that it was important to ensure oxygen supply for Delhi.

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  'You can bury your head in sand like ostrich...': Delhi HC angry at Centre over oxygen supply

  India | May 05, 2021, 12:05 AM

  Pointing that the Supreme Court was assured by SG Tushar Mehta that Delhi will not suffer, the high court said that this assurance has not been fulfilled as "small and large nursing homes and individuals are running to us".

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  Consider imposing lockdown to curb second wave: Supreme Court to Centre, States

  India | May 02, 2021, 11:40 PM

  The Supreme Court has urged Centre and State governments to consider imposing a ban on mass gatherings and super spreader events. They may also consider imposing a lockdown to curb the virus in the second wave in the interest of public welfare.

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  Covid vaccination registration for those above 18 to start from April 28

  India | Apr 22, 2021, 06:52 PM

  The CoWin portal — app where citizens can register for vaccination against coronavirus — will be made ready for 18 plus beneficiaries by April 24. Registrations for 18 plus citizens to book appointments for vaccinations will begin from April 28 while vaccination process will be commenced from May 1.

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  SC asks Centre for national policy on oxygen supply, essential drugs & vaccination method

  India | Apr 22, 2021, 01:42 PM

  SC takes suo motu cognisance on prevailing COVID-19 situation in India, issues notice to Centre.

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  UP govt moves Supreme Court against Allahabad HC's lockdown order in 5 cities

  India | Apr 20, 2021, 12:36 PM

  The Uttar Pradesh government has approached the Supreme Court against the Allahabad HC's lockdown order in five cities amid surge in COVID-19 cases.

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  COVID-19: Delhi's Chandni Chowk, wholesale markets to remain shut till April 25

  India | Apr 19, 2021, 11:33 AM

  Delhi Lockdown News: Chandni Chowk market in the old Delhi and the wholesale markets will remain shut till April 25.

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  Railways to run oxygen express trains using green corridors in fight against Covid

  India | Apr 18, 2021, 08:28 PM

  As pandemic sitution worsen in the country, Railways is getting fully ready to transport Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) and Oxygen Cylinders across the key Corridors. Availability of oxygen is a key element in the treatment of certain medical conditions in the Covid infection.

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  Railways approve Maharashtra's request regarding transportation of liquid medical oxygen

  India | Apr 17, 2021, 12:10 AM

  The Indian Railways has accepted a request made by the Maharashtra government regarding the transportation of liquid medical oxygen in Cryogenic tankers by Railways, in view of the pandemic situation in the state.

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  New Hanuman temple built overnight in Delhi's Chandni Chowk area

  India | Feb 19, 2021, 12:57 PM

  The Hanuman temple was demolished in line with a Delhi High Court order, as part of the Delhi government’s Chandni Chowk Redevelopment Plan.

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  Republic Day 2021: Delhi Metro to operate at specific stations, parking to remain closed. Details

  India | Jan 24, 2021, 03:10 PM

  The Delhi Police have stepped up security and intensified patrolling and verification drives across the national capital to thwart any untoward incidents ahead of Republic Day.

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  ...But farmers turn down SC's proposal, say will hold 'peaceful' protest on Republic Day

  India | Jan 12, 2021, 10:03 PM

  Farmer leaders welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to put the laws on hold, however, they refused to appear before the committee set up by the apex court.

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  Pan-India Covid vaccination dry run from Jan 2, government to procure 83 crore syringes

  India | Dec 31, 2020, 03:08 PM

  The COVID vaccination dry run will be conducted by all the State and UT governments on January 2, stated a press release issued by Health Ministry on Thursday.

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  Plea in Supreme Court seeks free and fair polls in West Bengal, protection to opposition leaders

  India | Dec 23, 2020, 12:31 PM

  West Bengal is slated to go polls in April, May next year. The ruling Trinamool Congress is facing a stiff challenge from the Bharatiya Janata Party.