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Aug 17, 2020 7 tweets 4 min read Read on X
An average 5500 #COVID19 Detection tests are conducted in #Pune ( @PMCPune ) every day. It has been over a month since the administration has shared data of bifurcation of these tests into RT-PCR and RAT (Rapid Antigen Test).
(1/7)
In the past months RAT has taken precedence over the regular RT-PCR test which experts agree is not the correct way forward in controlling the #Coronavirus Pandemic. RAT are easier and results are much faster but the efficacy is way less than that of the RT-PCR test. (2/n)
As per ICMR guidelines, although the positive results of RAT are mostly accurate, the negative results may need to be confirmed with a molecular test or RT-PCR. Rapid Antigen Tests are more likely to miss an active #COVID19 infection (Asymptomatic). (3/n)
With a negative Rapid Antigen Test result we run the risk of giving the patient a false sense of well-being, leading to lapses in adhering to strict quarantine protocol and thus spreading the #COVID19 virus within the community. (4/n)
There have also been numerous cases where asymptomatic – negatively tested (RAT) #COVID19 patients have suddenly developed severe symptoms, leading to critical hospitalization and in some cases death of the patient. (5/n)
I have written to the @PMCPune commissioner Sh. Vikram Kumar ji and requested administration to increase the number of RT-PCR tests conducted daily in the PMC area. And also to share the bifurcation ( split ) data of RT-PCR vs RAT tests with the Citizens of #Pune everyday. (6/7) Image
#RAT should only be used for testing symptomatic citizens in same locality and not for testing of family members who have had close contact with the primary patient. The Administration should enforce strict RT-PCR testing for close contacts (both asymptomatic & symptomatic) (7/7)

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Jun 5, 2021
#unlock update .
Imp. points from Ease in Restrictions from for #Pune City
• Essential Shops can now remain open from 7 am to 4 pm on all days
• Non-essential shops can remain open 7 am to 4 pm on weekdays
• Restaurants can remain open till 4 PM on weekdays at 50% capacity
• Parks, Open Garden, public spaces for exercise may remain open from 5 am to 9 am on all days
• Running / Jogging, Cycling and all outdoors sports are permitted from 5am to 9 pm
• Private Offices can remain open at 50% Capacity till 4 pm on working days.

#Unlock #Pune City
• Gyms, Saloons, Beauty Parlours, Wellness Centers can can remain open at 50% Capacity till 4 pm on weekdays , without Air Conditioning and for appointments only.
• PMPML will resume service at 50% capacity
#Unlock #Pune City
Read 5 tweets
May 26, 2021
Today we all can proudly say that #Pune has overcome the 2nd wave of the #COVID19 Pandemic.
Even with complete disregard by the CM & GoM, our city has successfully won this battle...which was made possible because of the collaborative & united efforts of everyone. 1/8
Medical Professionals, Industry, PMC administration, citizen groups, NGOs, Karyakartas & Councillors across all parties came together and worked tirelessly to help build medical infrastructure & catch up to the demands of the 2nd wave and save lives of hundreds of Punekars. 2/8
We have won the battle, but the only way to win this war & restore normalcy is by vaccinating everyone in #Pune
We have enough proof & data that #vaccines are not only safe, but they have also brought down the pandemic to its knees in cities / countries worst hit than us. 3/8
Read 8 tweets
May 13, 2021
Just concluded an extensive meeting with Hon. LoP @Dev_Fadnavis ji in Mumbai, and appraised him of the #COVID19 situation in #Pune and discussed the discriminatory politically motivated behavior of Hon. CM @OfficeofUT ji against #Pune and all other cities in Maharashtra.
(1/3)
Devendra ji was highly appreciative of the #PMC @BJP4PuneCity who inspite of zero support from the
state, inspite of constantly being ignored by the Hon. CM has managed to overcome the 2nd wave & reduce its mortality rate drastically.
(2/3)
I also handed over a formal letter to Hon. LoP @Dev_Fadnavis ji requesting him to intervene & ensure the State Govt. implements proactive measures to prevent hoarding, inflated pricing & shortage of #Mucormycosis (black fungus) medication in #Pune and other cities.
(3/3)
Read 4 tweets
Nov 30, 2020
जनमताचा पाठिंबा नसताना कुटील कारस्थानांमधून स्थापन झालेल्या @ShivSena - @NCPspeaks - @INCMaharashtra सरकारचे नेतृत्त्व @OfficeofUT यांनी स्वीकारले.
आमदार कोणत्याही पक्षाचा असो, मुख्यमंत्री म्हणजे एक आधार असल्याची भावना असायला हवी. पण इथे नेमके तेच होत नाही
#महा_विनाश_आघाडी
1/n
कोणत्याही आमदाराला मुख्यमंत्री उद्धव ठाकरेंचा आधार वाटतच नाही. याचे सर्वात महत्त्वाचे कारण म्हणजे हे मुख्यमंत्री स्वत:च्याच कोषात आहेत. त्यांच्यापर्यंत पोचणे आणि त्यांच्याशी संपर्क साधणे ही केवळ सर्वसामान्य जनताच नव्हे, आम्हा आमदारांसाठीही अत्यंत अवघड आणि दुर्मीळ गोष्ट आहे.
2/n
जसे मुख्यमंत्री, तसेच त्यांचे कार्यालय! मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालयाशी कोणत्याही कारणासाठी संपर्क साधला, तरीही अत्यंत धीमा आणि सुस्त प्रतिसाद मिळतो. उद्धव यांना कितीही आवडत नसले, तरीही @Dev_Fadnavis फडणवीस यांच्या काळातील मुख्यमंत्री कार्यालयाच्या कारभाराशी तुलना होणारच.
3/n
Read 24 tweets
Oct 11, 2020
The Family's Arrogance is our state's worst enemy...
Where personal agendas have become more important than the welfare of the citizens..
Where a decision taken to satisfy one's ego is now being masqueraded as "Saving the Environment"
Reminder 1) An independent committee instituted by the MVA government itself has said that the shifting of the Metro Car Shed from #aarey to #kanjurmarg will cost an additional Rs.4000 Crores.
How does the state government plan to fund this project ?
Reminder 2) The #kanjurmarg land was previously proposed by the @Dev_Fadnavis Govt. But the the complications caused by claims by private land owners meant the High Court had asked the state to deposit Rs.2400 CR in 2015 incase the decision goes in favor of the land owners.
Read 6 tweets
Oct 9, 2020
‘माझे कुटुंब, माझी जबाबदारी’ Hon. CM's pet initiative,while noble in it's intention, is completely flawed in it's execution.
The door-to-door awareness & #Covid19 Screening campaign carried out by diverting our much needed public funds & resources has been a massive failure.(1/5)
Official numbers from the Phase 1 ( 15/09 - 10/10) of the ‘माझे कुटुंब, माझी जबाबदारी’ campaign are either grossly overstated & fudged or are made up from random & fake data collection. They claim that 1029 official teams have already screened 29.93Lakh Punekars for COVID19 (2/5) Image
Even if it was possible for 1058 teams made up of officials & volunteers to physically visit 9.42 Lakh households across #Pune in just 25 Days, how is that they found only 8735 Citizens with flu like symptoms with only 1233 among them who tested positive for #COVID19 (3/5)
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