SRINAGAR: The numbers are surely getting down. In the last 24 hours, only 25 deaths were reported from across Jammu and Kashmir and the highlight is that the capital cities have a single-digit death toll. The new infections stand at 1428 and those who recovered and went home happy stand at 2615.
The Oxygen Grid
Khalid Bashir Gura goes on an Oxygen audit on the public healthcare setup and identifies the issues that could puncture the pipe
A worker checks the pressure of oxygen tanks at a temporary COVID-19 hospital in Srinagar on Monday, May 10, 2021. Leading NGO, Athrot in partnership with the government set up 100 bedded oxygenated facilities at Hajj House in Srinagar. KL Image: Bilal Bahadur
A day after the May 7, government order regulating oxygen supply to private persons, societies, and NGOs without the administration’s prior approval, Zameera Reshi, a resident of Eidgah, was in an absolute panic. His aged uncle and aunt who turned Covid-19 positive complained of breathlessness and simultaneous dip in oxygen saturation. He swiftly sent an SOS and approached many NGOs. After one hour of search, one of the NGOs
SRINAGAR: Srinagar district on Friday reported its lowest covid-19 case tally in last 20 days, officials said. https://twitter.com/AsadamAijaz/status/1393180047515684867 “371 Positive Cases in Srinagar today is the lowest in last 20 days. Still not a good data for good conclusion.
SRINAGAR: As the newly installed Oxygen facility at key Jawaharlal Lal Nehru Memorial (JLNM) hospital froze for five minutes, it was a near-death experience for more than 100 COVID19 patients on the oxygen therapy. It triggered panic and a literal mass-outpouring,, people who were in the hospital said.
The people who recovered from the disease at JLNM hospital receiving certificates from hospital administration in July 2020. KL Image: Special Arrangement
The incident according to one of the hospital administrators, Dr Bilquis Shah, took place at 11:20 am on May 10. “There was fear that we would lose them had the supply stopped for some more time,”
Lockdown Gets Harsher, Essential Shopping Time Reduced To 4 Hours Only
SRINAGAR: As Jammu and Kashmir continues to be under lockdown following a steep rise in Covid-19 cases, the district administration of Srinagar today changed the schedule for essential shopping in the capital city. Now the shopping of listed items can take place for four hours ending at 12 noon.
One of the busiest business streets in Srinagar is desperate to see somebody walk over it. The Covid-19 lockdown means complete desertion because life matters. KL Image: Bilal Bahadur
“Whereas, State Executive Committee vide its order No.29-JK (DMRRR) of 2021 dated 09.05.2021 has issued some additional guidelines regarding COVID-19 containment measures & vide its order No. No.28-JK(DMRRR) of 2021 dated 09.05.2021 has issued policy for admission in Hospitals,” the order issued by the District Magistrate Srinagar reads.