Coronavirus Updates: Railways to run ‘Oxygen Express’ trains to meet demand; UP, Delhi, Gujarat register record spike in cases
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Coronavirus Updates: Railways to run ‘Oxygen Express’ trains to meet demand; UP, Delhi, Gujarat register record spike in cases

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The decision will come into effect from 22 April and the move comes in view of shortage of the essential public health commodity in several states amid a spike in COVID-19 cases

Indian Railways to run 'Oxygen Express' to meet high demand amid spike in COVID-19 cases
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Indian Railways to run 'Oxygen Express' to meet high demand amid spike in COVID-19 cases

Empty tankers will begin their journey from Kalamboli and Boisar railway stations in and near Mumbai on Monday to load liquid medical oxygen in Vizag, Jamshedpur, Rourkela and Bokaro, officials said

'We will combat COVID-19 with faster speed, coordination,' says Narendra Modi after review meeting
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'We will combat COVID-19 with faster speed, coordination,' says Narendra Modi after review meeting

On Saturday, Modi reviewed the availability and supply of ventilators, oxygen, and medicines and called for utilising the 'entire national capacity' to produce vaccines

COVID-19 in Delhi: Less than 100 ICU beds vacant, situation worsening with every moment, says Arvind Kejriwal
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COVID-19 in Delhi: Less than 100 ICU beds vacant, situation worsening with every moment, says Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal said that the Delhi government has sought the Centre's help in ensuring adequate beds and supply of oxygen for COVID-19 patients

Delhi reports 24,375 COVID-19 cases, 167 deaths in a single day; every fourth sample tests positive
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Delhi reports 24,375 COVID-19 cases, 167 deaths in a single day; every fourth sample tests positive

Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said the pandemic situation in the city has become 'worrisome', with oxygen stock, and the Remdesivir and Tocilizumab drugs in short supply

COVID-19 surge: Chandigarh imposes weekend lockdown till 19 April; grocery shops to provide home delivery
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COVID-19 surge: Chandigarh imposes weekend lockdown till 19 April; grocery shops to provide home delivery

Only executive magistrates and health, electricity, fire and police personnel will be allowed to step out of their homes during the lockdown

India registers 2.34 lakh COVID-19 cases, 1,341 deaths in past 24 hours; active cases cross 16 lakh
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India registers 2.34 lakh COVID-19 cases, 1,341 deaths in past 24 hours; active cases cross 16 lakh

Registering a steady increase for the 38th straight day, India's active caseload has climbed to 16,79,740, accounting for 11.56% of total infections

World Hemophilia Day 2021: Significance of day aimed at raising awareness about rare blood disorder
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World Hemophilia Day 2021: Significance of day aimed at raising awareness about rare blood disorder

According to the World Federation of Hemophilia, World Hemophilia Day is about bringing the global bleeding disorders community together

Strong, consistent evidence to suggest COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air, finds Lancet study
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Strong, consistent evidence to suggest COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air, finds Lancet study

The team of scientists, on the contrary, found little to no evidence that the virus spreads easily via large droplets which contaminate surfaces, raising questions over the role of surface disinfectants in curbing the spread of the virus

COVID-19 surge: Maharashtra reports single-day spike of 63,729 infections; active cases rise to 6.38 lakh
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COVID-19 surge: Maharashtra reports single-day spike of 63,729 infections; active cases rise to 6.38 lakh

The Mumbai division, including Mumbai city, recorded 17,635 cases and 73 deaths on Friday, taking the count of cases to 11,68,411 and the casualties to 21,489

Maharashtra, UP, Delhi worst-affected as daily cases cross 2.17 lakh; Centre to ramp up Covaxin production
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Maharashtra, UP, Delhi worst-affected as daily cases cross 2.17 lakh; Centre to ramp up Covaxin production

Several states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, are facing a shortage of vaccine doses, leading to a suspension of operations at several immunisation centres

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: ICSE class 10, 12 exams deferred due to COVID-19 surge, new dates likely to be announced in June
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Coronavirus LIVE Updates: ICSE class 10, 12 exams deferred due to COVID-19 surge, new dates likely to be announced in June

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The ICSE and ISC exams were scheduled to be held from 4 May, 2021

Coronavirus Updates: In view of COVID-19 case surge, tender to be floated to import 50,000 MT of medical oxygen, says Centre
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Coronavirus Updates: In view of COVID-19 case surge, tender to be floated to import 50,000 MT of medical oxygen, says Centre

Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The Union Health Ministry has also been directed to finalise the tender for the same and also explore possible sources for import identified by the missions of the Ministry of External Affairs

COVID-19 surge: Gujarat facing 'tsunami of cases' because state govt didn't listen to court, Centre, says HC
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COVID-19 surge: Gujarat facing 'tsunami of cases' because state govt didn't listen to court, Centre, says HC

A division Bench of Chief Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Bhargav Karia also raised doubts over the govt's claims about the availability of beds, testing facilities, medical oxygen, and Remdesivir

COVID-19 surge: Number of active cases in Maharashtra likely to double in two weeks, Uddhav Thackeray tells PM
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COVID-19 surge: Number of active cases in Maharashtra likely to double in two weeks, Uddhav Thackeray tells PM

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Thackeray sought permission under the National Disaster Management Act to airlift oxygen from steel plants in eastern and southern parts of the country

As Denmark drops AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, safety of adenovirus vaccines remains unclear
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As Denmark drops AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, safety of adenovirus vaccines remains unclear

In many cases, studies suggest the clotting was also accompanies by a condition called low levels of blood platelets.

Risk of rare blood clotting higher after COVID-19 infection than after vaccines, says Oxford study
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Risk of rare blood clotting higher after COVID-19 infection than after vaccines, says Oxford study

Compared to the current COVID-19 vaccines, the risk of developing cerebral venous thrombosis is between 8-10 times higher after contracting the infection, the study said

COVID-19: Night curfew imposed in 10 UP districts including Lucknow and Varanasi; board exams delayed
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COVID-19: Night curfew imposed in 10 UP districts including Lucknow and Varanasi; board exams delayed

New schedule for the UP board exams will be decided in the first week of May after reviewing the COVID-19 situation of the state, an official said

Double mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus found in over 60 percent of samples in Maharashtra survey
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Double mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus found in over 60 percent of samples in Maharashtra survey

However, as this is a very small size, experts say it cannot be considered as an indication of spread of the mutated virus.

Multilingual mental health app MANAS launched by Principal Scientific Advisor for ages 15 to 35
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Multilingual mental health app MANAS launched by Principal Scientific Advisor for ages 15 to 35

The Make-In-India MANAS app, developed scientifically, integrates the work of multiple ministries, national bodies and research institutions.