Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to chair a meeting via video conferencing at 1 PM today to review the #COVID19 situation. It would be attended by the three Service Chiefs, Chief of Defence Staff, all Secretaries, DRDO Chairman and DG Armed Forces Medical College.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took review of progress in #COVID hospitals. He asked officials to make optimal use of resources to align with civil needs. He also asked officials to analyse and let him know what more is required and there will be procurement immediately: Sources
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh was briefed about the measures taken by AFMS, DRDO, Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) and other departments of Ministry of Defence such as National Cadet Corps (NCC) in providing aid to the civil administration
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took a review of progress in #COVID hospitals.. He urged the DPSUs, OFB and DRDO to work on war footing to provide oxygen cylinders and extra beds to civil administration/state governments at the earliest.
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Seeing the sudden surge in demand for Remdesivir for COVID19, manufacturing capacity of domestic Remdesivir manufacturers has been ramped up from 38 lakh vials per month to 74 lakh vials per month. Twenty additional manufacturing sites also approved: Union Health Ministry
Export of Remdesivir was prohibited on 11th April to shore up domestic supplies. To address reports of shortages of Remdesivir, Union Health Ministry with Dept of Pharmaceuticals has made interim allocation of Remdesivir for 19 States/UTs up to April 30: Union Health Ministry
14 states under oxygen allocation (1,000,350 in total) – Delhi (61,900), Gujarat (163,500), Maharashtra (269,200), Uttar Pradesh (122,800), Madhya Pradesh (92,400), Chhattisgarh (48,250), Kerala (16,100), Karnataka (25,400), Haryana (29,500) among others: Union Health Ministry
Delhi High Court hears an urgent application regarding the oxygen shortage at Max Hospital
SG Tushar Mehta representing the Centre tells the court that supply of oxygen is on its way and it will reach the hospital shortly. O2 has been delivered at one of the Max hospitals.
Delhi High Court says we have full faith that you (Centre) will deliver oxygen. Patparganj hospital will get supply of oxygen in 2 hours. But many other hospitals also facing a shortage. You can pass an order as it is a national emergency, no industry will say no, Court adds.
For Max Hospital, Vaishali and Gurgaon, there is oxygen capacity of only 8 hours, which won't last till the morning, says senior advocate Sandeep Sethi representing Max Hospital before Delhi High Court
If you have any symptom like body ache, cold, cough, indigestion, vomiting- I have one important message- get yourself tested for COVID19. It is the most important thing: Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health
In case you are positive, see a doctor and get his opinion. Do not panic, COVID19 is common now. It is a problem that can be solved provided you get the medical help at an early stage & follow doctor's instructions: Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health
There is a possibility that you may be asymptomatic, then, doctors will tell you to stay at home, isolate yourself, wear a mask and check your oxygen saturation every 6 hours: Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health
It's an unfortunate incident. As per preliminary info, we've learnt that 11 people died. We're trying to get a detailed report. We've ordered an enquiry as well. Those who are responsible will not be spared: FDA Minister Dr Rajendra Shingane on Nashik Oxygen tanker leak incident
Maharashtra | 22 people have died in Nashik oxygen tanker leak incident till now, confirms Nashik DM
An ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakhs will be provided to kin of the deceased. A high-level inquiry has been ordered to probe the Nashik incident: Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Maharashtra
Centre informed Delhi High Court that in order to ensure a continuous supply of oxygen for medical purposes the use of oxygen for industrial purposes has been banned except for certain critical industries with effect from 22nd April
Centre also informed that Government of lndia is taking all the possible steps and is further committed to take any steps and will provide feasible assistance to State Government as and when required.
On the aspect of test reporting, Delhi High Court suggests that it should be on a first come first serve basis. Sample taken first should be processed first and reported first