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It is RSS Nazi mela that started Hindu COVID. Not ramajan.
Covid-19 in India - Second Wave - World Extends Help and Support - Updates and Discussion
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It is RSS Nazi mela that started Hindu COVID. Not ramajan.
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lets say if paksitani help can save minimum 10 or 20 lives per day its not a bad idea sir .
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See sense rather than through bakht goggles
You let millions of deluded Hindus gather for the kumb in the middle of a pandemic, you held multiple election rallies in the middle of a pandemic
Your suffering because of your own stupidity and have now passed on a Hindu variant of covid which is more lethal and the world has to get together to ensure India gets aid to save itself and the rest of us are in line
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If you too think that oxygen cylinders and ambulances can save them then you are wrong. Common sense and avoiding this covid trap laid by the government and big pharma companies will only save them. All this drama and hysteria is being created on purpose because modi has announced a new drive to force people to take vaccine from May 01 after his previous attempt named Teekotsava launched on 14 April failed as people did not turned up to take vaccine.
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please explain daily death of some 2500 people ?
Indian Trolls like @Capt. Karnage @Ghost Hobbit @lightoftruth @Zapper @Peace be there @Juggernaut_Flat_Plane_V8 @Jugger etc
They dont matter, nor do they represent the whole Indian Nation.
They are just useless trolls on PDF. Who has no Say in Real Life.
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In India around 50000 thousand people die every on an average. Those 2500 people that you mentioned are dying because of improper medical treatment and other causes not corona. Many of those have pre-existing medical conditions like cardiac disease, lungs diseases, diabetes etc.
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Oh wow. I was not aware of this. Thanks for posting.
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In fact our Pakistanis can rather then trying to prove their humanity to the indians which they honestly dont give 2 shits about, spend the same amount of energy campaigning for the occupied Kashmiris.
What would the occupied Kashmiri be thinking about when he sees our bleeding heart for the cowards.
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US Vice President Kamala Harris also assured support and said the US is working closely with the Indian government to rapidly deploy additional support and supplies during an alarming COVID-19 outbreak.
US President Joe Biden is believed to be following up the developments in India. (File)
Washington:
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have assured India and its people of providing all assistance, including urgently sending necessary medical life-saving supplies and equipment, to help the country combat the deadly coronavirus crisis.
"Just as India sent assistance to the United States as our hospitals were strained early in the pandemic, we are determined to help India in its time of need," Joe Biden said in a tweet.
The President was spending his weekend at his home in Delaware but is believed to be following up the developments in India.
"The US is working closely with the Indian government to rapidly deploy additional support and supplies during an alarming COVID-19 outbreak. As we provide assistance, we pray for the people of India -including its courageous healthcare workers," Ms Harris said in a tweet.
The tweets are the first reactions by the top American leadership after the recent outbreak of deadly COVID19 pandemic in India. The two have been criticizsed by friends of India in the US, including some of their own party leaders, for slow response to the American help to their natural ally.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said she has been in close touch with Foreign Secretary Harshvardhan Shringla and India's Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu in recent days on the issue.
"The American people stand in solidarity with our friends in India during these difficult times. We are rapidly providing therapeutics, ventilators, PPE, raw material for vaccines, and more," Ms Sherman said.
Earlier on Sunday, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval during which the White House announced that it is urgently sending medical supplies and equipment to save lives in India.
The Indian-American community, which had been critical of the Biden administration so far, welcomed the move.
"Great to see our US India partnership at work at this critical time," Indiaspora said after Biden's tweet.
"Good first steps," Indian-American Democratic bundler Shekar Narasimhan said after Sullivan announced details of the assistance to India. In a tweet, he described it as "moving the needle".
"I am also counting on private and corporate actions to make a difference. Many have a big stake in India and it''s not just Indian Americans," he said.
India's Ambassador to US Sandhu thanked both US Secretary of State Tony Blinken and Sullivan for their prompt response. "Thank you Sullivan for your reach out and support. We will fight the global pandemic through our collective action!" he said in a tweet.
"Thank you Secretary Blinken for your solidarity and support. Together, we will fight the global pandemic!" Sandhu said in another tweet.
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, Congressional India Caucus Vice Chair and Member of the House Armed Services Committee, applauded the Biden administration.
"International cooperation and humanitarian assistance are the hallmarks of a truly progressive foreign policy. In the face of apocalyptic numbers of COVID-19 cases & new variants exploding in India, I applaud the Biden administration's decision to put people over profits and provide additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), oxygen, and other medical supplies to India," Ro Khanna said.
"I am also pleased to see the deployment of raw materials for India to produce more vaccines and USAID''s work with the CDC to expedite the mobilisation of emergency resources for India through the Global Fund. This must be done with the utmost speed and urgency," he said.
Mr Khanna said the Biden administration can still do more, like give India "our stockpile" of AstraZeneca vaccines that won't be used in the US and have already opened up to Mexico and Canada. "And we should facilitate the Indian diaspora in America to help assist hospitals in India."
The Indian-American Congressman said the administration should also call on Pfizer and Moderna to provide an intellectual property waiver for six months to a year as India grapples with the COVID-19 crisis. It will buy them an inordinate amount of goodwill in one of the largest emerging markets, he added.
"The White House should also convene Indian business leaders to make the case for why this is in these companies'' long-term strategic interest. Many Indian American business leaders such as Vinod Khosla are happy to make the case to them why this is a good business decision. Mr. Khosla has committed to financially help any hospitals in India in need of supplies and will also be speaking with the India Caucus leadership to discuss what else can be done to assist," Mr Khanna said.
He said he is looking forward to joining the India Caucus leadership on a call with Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu to discuss what additional steps the US can take to help India during this "incredibly difficult time".
This is a very tough time for the Indian people and underscores the continued threat of COVID-19. These new strains of the virus are gravely alarming and could pose a threat here in America and across the globe if we do not do all we can to contain the virus and its new variants," he said.
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US President Joe Biden is believed to be following up the developments in India. (File)
Washington:
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have assured India and its people of providing all assistance, including urgently sending necessary medical life-saving supplies and equipment, to help the country combat the deadly coronavirus crisis.
"Just as India sent assistance to the United States as our hospitals were strained early in the pandemic, we are determined to help India in its time of need," Joe Biden said in a tweet.
The President was spending his weekend at his home in Delaware but is believed to be following up the developments in India.
"The US is working closely with the Indian government to rapidly deploy additional support and supplies during an alarming COVID-19 outbreak. As we provide assistance, we pray for the people of India -including its courageous healthcare workers," Ms Harris said in a tweet.
The tweets are the first reactions by the top American leadership after the recent outbreak of deadly COVID19 pandemic in India. The two have been criticizsed by friends of India in the US, including some of their own party leaders, for slow response to the American help to their natural ally.
Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman said she has been in close touch with Foreign Secretary Harshvardhan Shringla and India's Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu in recent days on the issue.
"The American people stand in solidarity with our friends in India during these difficult times. We are rapidly providing therapeutics, ventilators, PPE, raw material for vaccines, and more," Ms Sherman said.
Earlier on Sunday, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval during which the White House announced that it is urgently sending medical supplies and equipment to save lives in India.
The Indian-American community, which had been critical of the Biden administration so far, welcomed the move.
"Great to see our US India partnership at work at this critical time," Indiaspora said after Biden's tweet.
"Good first steps," Indian-American Democratic bundler Shekar Narasimhan said after Sullivan announced details of the assistance to India. In a tweet, he described it as "moving the needle".
"I am also counting on private and corporate actions to make a difference. Many have a big stake in India and it''s not just Indian Americans," he said.
India's Ambassador to US Sandhu thanked both US Secretary of State Tony Blinken and Sullivan for their prompt response. "Thank you Sullivan for your reach out and support. We will fight the global pandemic through our collective action!" he said in a tweet.
"Thank you Secretary Blinken for your solidarity and support. Together, we will fight the global pandemic!" Sandhu said in another tweet.
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, Congressional India Caucus Vice Chair and Member of the House Armed Services Committee, applauded the Biden administration.
"International cooperation and humanitarian assistance are the hallmarks of a truly progressive foreign policy. In the face of apocalyptic numbers of COVID-19 cases & new variants exploding in India, I applaud the Biden administration's decision to put people over profits and provide additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), oxygen, and other medical supplies to India," Ro Khanna said.
"I am also pleased to see the deployment of raw materials for India to produce more vaccines and USAID''s work with the CDC to expedite the mobilisation of emergency resources for India through the Global Fund. This must be done with the utmost speed and urgency," he said.
Mr Khanna said the Biden administration can still do more, like give India "our stockpile" of AstraZeneca vaccines that won't be used in the US and have already opened up to Mexico and Canada. "And we should facilitate the Indian diaspora in America to help assist hospitals in India."
The Indian-American Congressman said the administration should also call on Pfizer and Moderna to provide an intellectual property waiver for six months to a year as India grapples with the COVID-19 crisis. It will buy them an inordinate amount of goodwill in one of the largest emerging markets, he added.
"The White House should also convene Indian business leaders to make the case for why this is in these companies'' long-term strategic interest. Many Indian American business leaders such as Vinod Khosla are happy to make the case to them why this is a good business decision. Mr. Khosla has committed to financially help any hospitals in India in need of supplies and will also be speaking with the India Caucus leadership to discuss what else can be done to assist," Mr Khanna said.
He said he is looking forward to joining the India Caucus leadership on a call with Indian Ambassador to US Taranjit Singh Sandhu to discuss what additional steps the US can take to help India during this "incredibly difficult time".
This is a very tough time for the Indian people and underscores the continued threat of COVID-19. These new strains of the virus are gravely alarming and could pose a threat here in America and across the globe if we do not do all we can to contain the virus and its new variants," he said.
"Just As India Sent Assistance To US...": Biden Assures Help Amid Covid
US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have assured India and its people of providing all assistance, including urgently sending necessary medical life-saving supplies and equipment, to help the country combat the coronavirus crisis.
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Nine containers carrying over 600 pieces - including 495 oxygen concentrators, 120 non-invasive ventilators and 20 manual ventilators - of medical equipment will be sent
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The United Kingdom on Sunday said it was sending life-saving medical equipment to India - including ventilators and oxygen concentrators - as the country battles a devastating wave of Covid infections that has seen the active caseload jump to 27 lakh and leave over 1.9 lakh dead.
The first shipment is expected to reach Delhi early Tuesday, with more scheduled for the coming week. In total, nine containers carrying over 600 pieces - including 495 oxygen concentrators, 120 non-invasive ventilators and 20 manual ventilators - will be sent.
"Vital medical equipment, including hundreds of oxygen concentrators and ventilators, is now on its way from the UK to India to support efforts to prevent the tragic loss of life from this terrible virus," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
"We stand side by side with India as a friend and partner during what is a deeply concerning time in the fight against COVID-19. I'm determined to make sure the UK does everything it can to support the international community in the global fight against pandemic," he added.
The UK is working closely with the Indian government to identify further avenues of possible assistance during the pandemic, news agency AFP reported.
Prime Minister Johnson was scheduled to visit India next week, but that has been cancelled for now.
Hours earlier the European Union also promised to help India in its fight to contain a wave of infections that has brought an already-creaking health infrastructure to its knees.
The European Commissioner for Crisis Management said the EU Civil Protection Mechanism had been activated after a request from the Indian government.
"The EU will do its utmost to mobilise assistance to support people of IN. Our #ERCC is already coordinating EU MS that are ready to provide urgently needed #oxygen & medicine rapidly," Janez Lenarcic, the Commissioner, tweeted.
Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "To the people of India I want to express my sympathy on the terrible suffering that Covid-19 has again brought over your communities."
On Friday France also spoke up, saying it stood by India in this crisis.
"I want to send a message of solidarity to the Indian people, facing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. France is with you in this struggle, which spares no-one. We stand ready to provide our support," French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain said.
India reported 3.49 lakh new cases in 24 hours on Sunday morning - adding to the 3.46 recorded Saturday, the 3.32 lakh on Friday and the 3.14 lakh on Thursday.
The frightening surge has left hospitals overflowing, and oxygen and medicines in very short supply.
In oxygen-starved Delhi thousands of Covid-positive and other patients' lives are on the line (File)
It has also led to travel bans from several countries, including the UK and Germany.
The week-long oxygen crisis in Delhi - where at least 50 patients died Friday alone due to supply issues - has grabbed much of the headlines, but the situation is as dire in other parts of the country.
Several states and UTs, including Delhi, have imposed night curfews and strict restrictions on movement during the day, and have announced free vaccination programmes in an effort to inoculate as many people as quickly as possible to contain the virus.
The surge in cases in India, experts have said, is likely the result of more aggressive strains in circulation, in addition to people's laxity in following Covid-appropriate protocols.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose government has been criticised for failing to anticipate and plan for this wave of infections, has held multiple meetings over the past week.
The country has opened up vaccination to all those over the age of 18, starting May 1, and approved a third Covid vaccine - Russia's Sputnik V - for emergency use.
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New Delhi:
The United Kingdom on Sunday said it was sending life-saving medical equipment to India - including ventilators and oxygen concentrators - as the country battles a devastating wave of Covid infections that has seen the active caseload jump to 27 lakh and leave over 1.9 lakh dead.
The first shipment is expected to reach Delhi early Tuesday, with more scheduled for the coming week. In total, nine containers carrying over 600 pieces - including 495 oxygen concentrators, 120 non-invasive ventilators and 20 manual ventilators - will be sent.
"Vital medical equipment, including hundreds of oxygen concentrators and ventilators, is now on its way from the UK to India to support efforts to prevent the tragic loss of life from this terrible virus," Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
"We stand side by side with India as a friend and partner during what is a deeply concerning time in the fight against COVID-19. I'm determined to make sure the UK does everything it can to support the international community in the global fight against pandemic," he added.
The UK is working closely with the Indian government to identify further avenues of possible assistance during the pandemic, news agency AFP reported.
Prime Minister Johnson was scheduled to visit India next week, but that has been cancelled for now.
Hours earlier the European Union also promised to help India in its fight to contain a wave of infections that has brought an already-creaking health infrastructure to its knees.
The European Commissioner for Crisis Management said the EU Civil Protection Mechanism had been activated after a request from the Indian government.
"The EU will do its utmost to mobilise assistance to support people of IN. Our #ERCC is already coordinating EU MS that are ready to provide urgently needed #oxygen & medicine rapidly," Janez Lenarcic, the Commissioner, tweeted.
Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel said: "To the people of India I want to express my sympathy on the terrible suffering that Covid-19 has again brought over your communities."
On Friday France also spoke up, saying it stood by India in this crisis.
"I want to send a message of solidarity to the Indian people, facing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. France is with you in this struggle, which spares no-one. We stand ready to provide our support," French Ambassador Emmanuel Lenain said.
India reported 3.49 lakh new cases in 24 hours on Sunday morning - adding to the 3.46 recorded Saturday, the 3.32 lakh on Friday and the 3.14 lakh on Thursday.
The frightening surge has left hospitals overflowing, and oxygen and medicines in very short supply.
In oxygen-starved Delhi thousands of Covid-positive and other patients' lives are on the line (File)
It has also led to travel bans from several countries, including the UK and Germany.
The week-long oxygen crisis in Delhi - where at least 50 patients died Friday alone due to supply issues - has grabbed much of the headlines, but the situation is as dire in other parts of the country.
Several states and UTs, including Delhi, have imposed night curfews and strict restrictions on movement during the day, and have announced free vaccination programmes in an effort to inoculate as many people as quickly as possible to contain the virus.
The surge in cases in India, experts have said, is likely the result of more aggressive strains in circulation, in addition to people's laxity in following Covid-appropriate protocols.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose government has been criticised for failing to anticipate and plan for this wave of infections, has held multiple meetings over the past week.
The country has opened up vaccination to all those over the age of 18, starting May 1, and approved a third Covid vaccine - Russia's Sputnik V - for emergency use.
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The United Kingdom on Sunday said it was sending life-saving medical equipment to India - including ventilators and oxygen concentrators - as the country fights a devastating second Covid wave that has seen the active caseload jump to 27 lakh
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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, to discuss possible aid from his country as India fights a devastating Covid wave
SII's Covishield is one of two Covid vaccines in use in India at this time (File)
New Delhi:
The United States will "immediately" make available sources of raw materials required to scale up production of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine - of which there is a critical shortage as India fights daily new cases of over three lakh and an active caseload of nearly 27 lakh.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, on Sunday to confirm this, and also that his country had "identified supplies of therapeutics, rapid diagnostic test kits, ventilators and PPE suits that will (also) be made immediately available to India".
The US is also "pursuing options to provide oxygen and related supplies on an urgent basis" to help India overcome a shortage that has endangered the lives of thousands of both Covid-positive patients and those fighting other diseases.
"Just as India sent assistance to the United States as our hospitals were strained early in the pandemic, the United States is determined to help India in its time of need," the US said.
The White House statement, however, did not mention sending surplus vaccines, as a backlash grows over the fate of a stockpile of some 30 million doses - of the AstraZeneca-Oxford University drug that the Serum Institute makes in India as Covishield - that not been approved for use.
Earlier today US Congressman, a Democrat from Illinois, made an appeal on those grounds.
The United States' offer of help on sourcing raw materials for vaccine production comes after appeals from Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla, whose Pune facility manufactures Covishield.
Last week Mr Poonawalla tweeted tagging President Joe Biden and asked him to lift an embargo on the export of raw materials. Imposed in February the "short-term embargo", according to The Washington Post, was to ensure US pharma giant Pfizer had resources to produce its vaccine.
That was after Pfizer - from whom the US has ordered several hundred million shots - said it was having difficulties meeting delivery deadlines.
The Serum Institute is the world's largest vaccine manufacturer and a key player in the production of enough doses to protect a large portion of the global population against the COVID-19 virus.
It is also, as of now, the principal supplier of Covid vaccines for the Indian government - to whom Bharat Biotech is supplying Covaxin - and which is reportedly facing a critical vaccine shortage just as a deadly new wave of infections sweep the country.
Starting next Saturday India has opened vaccination to everyone over 18 - including 101 crore people in the 18-44 group that were so far excluded, making any potential shortage a nightmare scenario.
The US' offer of help also comes hours after the United Kingdom said it was sending life-saving medical equipment to India - including ventilators and oxygen concentrators.
The first shipment is expected to reach Delhi early Tuesday, with more scheduled for the coming week. In total, nine containers carrying over 600 pieces - including 495 oxygen concentrators, 120 non-invasive ventilators and 20 manual ventilators - will be sent.
Hours before that the European Union also promised to help India in its fight to contain a wave of infections that has brought an already-creaking health infrastructure to its knees.
India reported 3.49 lakh new cases in 24 hours on Sunday morning - adding to the 3.46 recorded Saturday, the 3.32 lakh on Friday and the 3.14 lakh on Thursday.
The frightening surge has left hospitals overflowing, and oxygen and medicines in very short supply.
The week-long oxygen crisis in Delhi - where at least 50 patients died Friday alone due to supply issues - has grabbed much of the headlines, but the situation is as dire in other parts of the country.
The surge in cases in India, experts have said, is likely the result of more aggressive strains in circulation, in addition to people's laxity in following Covid-appropriate protocols.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose government has been criticised for failing to anticipate and plan for this wave of infections, has held multiple meetings over the past week.
With input from AFP
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SII's Covishield is one of two Covid vaccines in use in India at this time (File)
New Delhi:
The United States will "immediately" make available sources of raw materials required to scale up production of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine - of which there is a critical shortage as India fights daily new cases of over three lakh and an active caseload of nearly 27 lakh.
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke to his Indian counterpart, Ajit Doval, on Sunday to confirm this, and also that his country had "identified supplies of therapeutics, rapid diagnostic test kits, ventilators and PPE suits that will (also) be made immediately available to India".
The US is also "pursuing options to provide oxygen and related supplies on an urgent basis" to help India overcome a shortage that has endangered the lives of thousands of both Covid-positive patients and those fighting other diseases.
"Just as India sent assistance to the United States as our hospitals were strained early in the pandemic, the United States is determined to help India in its time of need," the US said.
The White House statement, however, did not mention sending surplus vaccines, as a backlash grows over the fate of a stockpile of some 30 million doses - of the AstraZeneca-Oxford University drug that the Serum Institute makes in India as Covishield - that not been approved for use.
Earlier today US Congressman, a Democrat from Illinois, made an appeal on those grounds.
The United States' offer of help on sourcing raw materials for vaccine production comes after appeals from Serum Institute CEO Adar Poonawalla, whose Pune facility manufactures Covishield.
Last week Mr Poonawalla tweeted tagging President Joe Biden and asked him to lift an embargo on the export of raw materials. Imposed in February the "short-term embargo", according to The Washington Post, was to ensure US pharma giant Pfizer had resources to produce its vaccine.
That was after Pfizer - from whom the US has ordered several hundred million shots - said it was having difficulties meeting delivery deadlines.
The Serum Institute is the world's largest vaccine manufacturer and a key player in the production of enough doses to protect a large portion of the global population against the COVID-19 virus.
It is also, as of now, the principal supplier of Covid vaccines for the Indian government - to whom Bharat Biotech is supplying Covaxin - and which is reportedly facing a critical vaccine shortage just as a deadly new wave of infections sweep the country.
Starting next Saturday India has opened vaccination to everyone over 18 - including 101 crore people in the 18-44 group that were so far excluded, making any potential shortage a nightmare scenario.
The US' offer of help also comes hours after the United Kingdom said it was sending life-saving medical equipment to India - including ventilators and oxygen concentrators.
The first shipment is expected to reach Delhi early Tuesday, with more scheduled for the coming week. In total, nine containers carrying over 600 pieces - including 495 oxygen concentrators, 120 non-invasive ventilators and 20 manual ventilators - will be sent.
Hours before that the European Union also promised to help India in its fight to contain a wave of infections that has brought an already-creaking health infrastructure to its knees.
India reported 3.49 lakh new cases in 24 hours on Sunday morning - adding to the 3.46 recorded Saturday, the 3.32 lakh on Friday and the 3.14 lakh on Thursday.
The frightening surge has left hospitals overflowing, and oxygen and medicines in very short supply.
The week-long oxygen crisis in Delhi - where at least 50 patients died Friday alone due to supply issues - has grabbed much of the headlines, but the situation is as dire in other parts of the country.
The surge in cases in India, experts have said, is likely the result of more aggressive strains in circulation, in addition to people's laxity in following Covid-appropriate protocols.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, whose government has been criticised for failing to anticipate and plan for this wave of infections, has held multiple meetings over the past week.
With input from AFP
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The United States will "immediately" make available sources of raw materials required to scale up production of the Covishield coronavirus vaccine - of which there is a critical shortage as India fights daily new cases over over three lakh
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The oxygen will be used at the COVID-19 hospitals being run by Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) across the country.
Amidst the surge in COVID-19 cases and the rise in hospitalised patients because of the infection, many states and hospitals are facing a scarcity of medical oxygen.
The Defence Ministry on Friday said it will airlift 23 mobile oxygen generation plants from Germany to augment the supply of medical oxygen amidst a shortage in the country because of the rising COVID-19 cases.
The oxygen will be used at the COVID-19 hospitals being run by Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) across the country.
"23 mobile oxygen generation plants are being airlifted from Germany. Armed Forces Medical Service has decided to import oxygen generation plants and containers from Germany to cater to the shortage," the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
The oxygen generating plants are expected to arrive within a week. "Each plant has a capacity to produce 40 litres of oxygen per minute and 2,400 litres an hour. At this rate, it can cater to 20-25 patients round the clock. The advantage of these plants is that they are easily portable," the ministry added.
Amidst the surge in COVID-19 cases and the rise in hospitalised patients because of the infection, many states and hospitals are facing a scarcity of medical oxygen. The country reported 3,32,730 new COVID-19 cases and 2,263 deaths because of the infection in the preceding 24 hours as of Friday morning.
AFMS is running the COVID-19 hospitals set up by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). One such hospital in Delhi with 250 beds has already been set up, while a hospital in Patna with 500 beds has also started operations. The number of beds in the Delhi hospital is being increased to 500, while a 450-bed hospital in Lucknow, a 750-bed hospital in Varanasi and a 900-bed hospital in Ahmedabad have also been set up.
Military hospitals that cater to serving personnel, their dependents and ex-servicemen are also packed with coronavirus patients.
Efforts are also being made to increase the capacity of Army's Base Hospital in Delhi, India Today quoted sources as saying. The hospital was turned into an exclusive COVID care hospital on Thursday and the number of oxygen beds, currently at 258, will be increased in the next few days.
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Amidst the surge in COVID-19 cases and the rise in hospitalised patients because of the infection, many states and hospitals are facing a scarcity of medical oxygen.
The Defence Ministry on Friday said it will airlift 23 mobile oxygen generation plants from Germany to augment the supply of medical oxygen amidst a shortage in the country because of the rising COVID-19 cases.
The oxygen will be used at the COVID-19 hospitals being run by Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) across the country.
"23 mobile oxygen generation plants are being airlifted from Germany. Armed Forces Medical Service has decided to import oxygen generation plants and containers from Germany to cater to the shortage," the Defence Ministry said in a statement.
The oxygen generating plants are expected to arrive within a week. "Each plant has a capacity to produce 40 litres of oxygen per minute and 2,400 litres an hour. At this rate, it can cater to 20-25 patients round the clock. The advantage of these plants is that they are easily portable," the ministry added.
Amidst the surge in COVID-19 cases and the rise in hospitalised patients because of the infection, many states and hospitals are facing a scarcity of medical oxygen. The country reported 3,32,730 new COVID-19 cases and 2,263 deaths because of the infection in the preceding 24 hours as of Friday morning.
AFMS is running the COVID-19 hospitals set up by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). One such hospital in Delhi with 250 beds has already been set up, while a hospital in Patna with 500 beds has also started operations. The number of beds in the Delhi hospital is being increased to 500, while a 450-bed hospital in Lucknow, a 750-bed hospital in Varanasi and a 900-bed hospital in Ahmedabad have also been set up.
Military hospitals that cater to serving personnel, their dependents and ex-servicemen are also packed with coronavirus patients.
Efforts are also being made to increase the capacity of Army's Base Hospital in Delhi, India Today quoted sources as saying. The hospital was turned into an exclusive COVID care hospital on Thursday and the number of oxygen beds, currently at 258, will be increased in the next few days.
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The oxygen will be used at the COVID-19 hospitals being run by Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) across the country.
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