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A Gujarat High Court Bench of Chief Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Bhargav D Karia will hear at 11 am a Suo Motu case on worsening Covid situation in Gujarat.

The court registered Suo Motu case based on multiple media reports.

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Read more on the case here.

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Hearing begins. CJ Vikram Nath - Only request to the press is, though they are reporting well, let it be accurate. Cites press reports stating that High Court had called for lockdown in State, when there was no such direction #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Govt can also take steps about sensitising people about their responsibilities and how they should deal with COVID-19, CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Advocate General Kamal Trivedi for State: This is a fight between Corona and the people at large. Government is doing the best it can, but people should be responsible. #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

AG Trivedi starts with use of Remdesivir. "This is not a Corona drug, it just reduces hospitalisation periods. It causes liver and kidney damage, so we do not recommend its use at home. Doctors are indiscriminately prescribing it." #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

AG Trivedi: People are hoarding Remdesivir. We request them not to do that. #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

As of today, the total production of Remdesivir is only 1.75 lakh vials per day for the huge population of India. Export of the injection must be stopped: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We have requested manufacturers to ramp up production. People should avoid storing the Remdesivir injection: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

On mortality rate: AG Trivedi says in June 2020, the rate was 6.6%. Within last week, it has been less than 1%. State has policy of tracing, tracking, and treatment. We are doing 1.5 lakh tests per day. #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We have mobile facilities for COVID-19 testing and treatment. In Ahmedabad, 141 hospitals have been designated as COVID hospitals, AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We have a portal that shows number of hospital beds available, vacancies in hospitals, etc. As of yesterday, there are 1,261 free beds in these hospitals: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

AG Trivedi takes objection to press reports saying that health system in State has gone to dogs #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

On shortage of oxygen and ICUs: Out of total production of oxygen in State, 70% is reserved for health section, so we are in a good position: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

On reports saying there was only 1 nurse per 6 beds in hospitals: Ideal ratio is 1:3 in ICU. In some hospitals, it is 1:4, we will try to rectify that: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We have tried to create awareness to effect behavioural change. People don't have money to pay fines for not wearing masks. Requests have been made to reduce the fine of Rs. 1000: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We saw the miseries caused by the lockdown. This time, it was a conscious decision by the Central govt not to have lockdown: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We have asked industries and establishments to reduce their strength and to follow social distancing etc: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Other states are far worse off than Gujarat. Number of cases in Delhi are much more. In UP, there is massive shortage of Remdesivir injections: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We sincerely feel that things are under control. There is no reason for people to go into fear psychosis: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

There should be some responsibility on the part of press. What we find in bold lines is people standing in queues for injections: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

This is a joint effort. People have to cooperate and follow the new normal - wearing masks, observing distance, using sanitizers: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

After hearing you, we are mesmerized and feel that we have unnecessarily taken cognizance, but the situation is quite grim: CJ Nath to AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Govt stopped designating hospitals as COVID hospitals, unaware of the second and third waves happening worldwide: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We are in the third phase. It is so steep and galloping that Govt never envisioned it. If you apply for a test, you will get it after 3 days. It takes around 7 days to get the RT-PCR report: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

The graph is rising, not forming a flat: CJ Nath. AG Trivedi: It will be on the rise for 30 days, the doctors say #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Testing has to be done as fast as possible. Whatever exercise the State should do for that, it should be done: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

The myth that COVID had gone in Jan/Feb has put us in great difficulty. Some people say it will last 2-3 years: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

People are dying even after getting both doses of the vaccine. It is good, but it is not fool-proof: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Home quarantine with treatment was advised by the government. Now, why are you saying that people should not use Remdesivir when doctors prescribe it? CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Total production in country is very low. Govt of India is taking all efforts to step up production: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We are told there is adequate supply of Remdesivir in Gujarat. Do not follow only what you have been briefed, you are an officer of the Court first, CJ Nath to AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

I will see that data on Remdesivir stock is placed before the Court: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

You cannot admit all COVID positive patients in hospitals, because there are no beds. I have been told that patients have been refused admission if even the hospital has beds: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Remdesivir should be as easily available as paracetamol: Justice Karia #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We cannot say that all these news reports are trash, they have some substance: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

If you say there are adequate number of beds, why are people standing in queues outside hospitals? Justice Karia asks #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

AG Trivedi claims that people are concentrating around the "best" and most popular hospitals, that's why there is such a rush. We are trying to make people aware that other hospitals are also good #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Even smaller districts in Gujarat are having high number of cases. Govt should take care that all basic amenities including testing are provided to tackle the spread: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Suggestions of Gujarat High Court Advocates Association also should be considered: CJ Nath. We will look into it: AG Trivedi #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

What is State doing to check the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases? For that we have some suggestions: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Put a complete ban on functions except marriages and funerals: CJ Nath. AG Trivedi says this is already being followed. #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Number of people allowed for marriages should be reduced from 100 to 50: Court suggests #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Reduce staff at establishments and industries. There can be measures taken so that nothing is stopped. It needs to be sustainable; nobody should be left completely jobless: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Curfew timings are being followed very strictly: AG Trivedi. I have reports saying that paan shops etc are opening up one hour before curfew is lifted: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Justice Karia: Without the help of people, we cannot fight this pandemic. #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Last time, isolation of positive patients was being done vigorously, now no efforts are being taken: Justice Karia #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

There seems to be a breach between the government and the people. This is not going to solve the issue: Justice Karia #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Unless the chain is not broken, this will never come to an end. Earlier, people were afraid of moving outdoors, now they have become careless: Justice Karia #BreakTheChain #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

We are not happy with certain policies of the government. No doubt it is doing its best, but some things need to be corrected: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

When Centre feels that a State is not doing well, why can't it intervene? CJ Nath to ASG Devang Vyas, appearing for Centre #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

Matter to be heard next on April 15. Court to pass short order. State to file reply by April 14. #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

I believe that these newspapers would not publish reports with no basis. We assume them to be correct: CJ Nath #GujaratCoronaUpdate #GujaratHighCourt #COVID19

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