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  13 villages remain free from COVID in Gurugram

  India | May 27, 2021 20:35 IST

  Dy Commissioner Yash Garg said that 13 villages with zero Covid cases is a major relief to the district at a time when other areas are reporting maximum number of infections.

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  Operation Samudra Setu II: INS Shardul arrives at Kochi with 87 MT of liquid oxygen

  India | May 27, 2021 20:02 IST

  Operation Samudra Setu-II was launched by the Indian Navy for shipment of medical Oxygen-filled cryogenic containers and associated medical equipment from various countries in support of the nation's fight against COVID-19.

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  Black fungus: Patients have right to life, can’t be given preference over others, says Delhi HC

  India | May 27, 2021 19:25 IST

  The court said it was sure that a patient’s granddaughter, who was seeking direction to the govt and Sir Ganga Ram Hospital to provide sufficient number of vials of Amphotericin B to him, was not seeking any preferential treatment over other patients.

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  Delhi reports 1,072 new COVID cases, positivity rate dips to 1.53%

  India | May 27, 2021 19:08 IST

  As many as 117 fatalities have been recorded in the last 24 hours, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Delhi health dept.

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  Rajasthan may move SC if Centre doesn't invite global tender for COVID vaccines: Health Minister

  India | May 27, 2021 18:44 IST

  Sharma said that the vaccination process has slowed down in the state as vaccine supply from manufacturers is short.

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  Government to give 11 Lakh COVID vaccine doses to states/UTs in next 3 days

  India | May 27, 2021 18:07 IST

  The Govt of India has so far provided, both through the free of cost category and through direct state procurement category, 22,16,11,940 doses to States/UTs.

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  UP Congress launches campaign to help rural people amid COVID

  India | May 27, 2021 17:32 IST

  During the campaign, party workers will distribute medical kits to the residents and sanitise villages to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

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  Haryana: Schools for classes 9 to 12 to reopen from June 1

  Education | May 27, 2021 16:29 IST

  As per the last notice, the summer vacations are till May 31. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to re-opening of schools have been issued as well.

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  Covid second wave triggers raft of growth forecast revisions: RBI report

  Business | May 27, 2021 14:17 IST

  RBI said Covid-19 pandemic has triggered revision of growth projections for the current financial year with consensus gravitating towards its earlier forecast of 10.5 per cent

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  53 detained Rohingyas test positive for COVID-19 in J-K's Kathua

  India | May 27, 2021 10:48 IST

  “A total of 53 Rohingyas were found positive during screening since Monday and all of them are asymptomatic. We are keeping a watch on their condition,” Chief Medical Officer, Kathua, Ashok Chaudhary said

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  Octogenarian COVID patient who received monoclonal antibody therapy, back home: Hospital

  India | May 26, 2021 23:58 IST

  Mohabbat Singh was administered a cocktail of Casirivimab and Imdevimab at the Medanta Hospital as part of the "single dose infusion-based treatment" on Tuesday and then kept under observation.

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  Karnataka announces experts' panel to tackle possible COVID 3rd wave

  India | May 26, 2021 23:48 IST

  CM BS Yediyurappa had already announced Shetty's name on May 14, after Karnataka HC had asked the govt to submit its plans to tackle the pandemic.

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  COVID19: 45% of patients left hospital in worse physical state, says researchers

  Health | May 26, 2021 22:45 IST

  As many as 45 per cent of patients hospitalised for Covid-19 experienced a significant functional decline after being discharged, a team of researchers has found. 

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  Haryana issues guidelines for delivery of Amphotericin-B injections

  India | May 26, 2021 22:36 IST

  According to the guidelines, all Covid hospitals needing the injection will have to send their demands via an email to the expert committee at PGIMS Rohtak.

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  COVID19: Kareena Kapoor shares video on children's plight, posts helpline number to support them

  Celebrities | May 26, 2021 22:01 IST

  Actress Kareena Kapoor raised concerns over the children who have lost their parents due to the deadly virus. She highlighted the plight of children impacted by the pandemic.

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  Alia Bhatt to back series spreading awareness about COVID-19 vaccines

  Celebrities | May 26, 2021 21:16 IST

  Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt announced a five-part series as an attempt to disseminate authentic information about COVID-19 vaccines amid "myths and rumours that are exchanged on social media".

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  Cyclone Tauktae: Power supply yet to be restored in Gujarat’s 450 villages

  India | May 26, 2021 20:40 IST

  Cyclone Tauktae made landfall in Gir-Somnath district on the night of May 17 and affected several parts of Gujarat for over 24 hours before moving towards Rajasthan.

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  Despite Cyclone Yaas, Odisha maintains liquid oxygen supply to nation

  India | May 26, 2021 19:00 IST

  Speaking to IANS, YK Jethwa, ADG Law and Order of Odisha police said, "Advanced planning was done and standard operating procedure was prepared for ensuring unhindered Oxygen movement, while ensuring the safety of oxygen production centres, tankers, drivers and other staff." Jethwa said that each tanker was moved under close supervision and escort of Odisha Police.

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  Madhya Pradesh constitutes group of ministers to combat COVID

  India | May 26, 2021 15:55 IST

  This group will submit its recommendations to the state govt in consultation with the District Crisis Management Committee, Development Block Crisis Management Committee as well as Village and City Crisis Management Committees as and when required.

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  Over 500 doctors died in Covid-19 second wave

  India | May 26, 2021 9:55 IST

  As per the data released, Delhi has the highest casualties which recorded 103 deaths alone. Bihar was second in the list with 96 casualties, while in Uttar Pradesh, 41 doctors succumbed to Covid-19