Updated Apr 16, 2021 | 13:49 IST
Telangana reported 3840 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the state health bulletin. As the second wave hits the country, Telangana reported 3840 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours | Photo Credit: AP
Hyderabad: Telangana reported 3840 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the state health bulletin.
With the new cases, the total count of COVID-19 positive cases in the state has reached 3,41,885 including 3,09,594 discharges and 1797 deaths.
Currently, there are 30,494 active cases in Telangana. With 1198 patients recovering in the last 24 hours, the total tally of recoveries in the state has reached 3,09,594.
Updated Apr 15, 2021 | 17:11 IST
Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases in Telangana, Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar on Thursday directed officials to increase the bed strength in government and private hospitals. In the wake of coronavirus spreading rapidly, Telangana Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar on Thursday directed officials to increase the bed strength in government and private hospitals.
Hyderabad: Amid surge in Covid-19 cases in Telangana, Chief Secretary Somesh Kumar on Thursday directed officials to increase the bed strength in government and private hospitals.
Kumar chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials here to take stock of the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the state.
Updated Apr 15, 2021 | 19:51 IST
In the wake of coronavirus spreading rapidly, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has stopped updating the details of COVID-19 infection on its website. Covid updates: GHMC stops updating website
Hyderabad: In the wake of coronavirus spreading rapidly, the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has stopped updating the details of COVID-19 infection on its website.
GHMC used to update collective data of the containment zones, patients and covid beds. But lately, they haven t been updating the website with the latest information. The relentlessness of GHMC is reflected in the part that it never even took efforts to present the area wise reports. There were a total of 2,960 cases reported as per the GHMC website on April 13.
Updated Apr 14, 2021 | 20:26 IST
People are estimated to chew 10 lakh paan packs wrapped in betel leaves in a day and are spitting their way through the streets in Hyderabad. Hyderabad: Spitting in public continues even after government put a ban. | Photo Credit: IANS
Hyderabad: The state government banned spitting in public places as a measure to curb the spread of Covid-19. However, people are estimated to chew 10 lakh paan packs wrapped in betel leaves in a day and are spitting their way through the streets in Hyderabad.
The issue is half of these pan packs contain tobacco. “The Covid-19 pandemic has brought to the fore the importance of hygiene and cleanliness in both personal as well as public spheres. There is a dire need to impose restrictions on unhealthy practices that may potentially lead to the spread of such viruses and other infections. In the interest of public health and safety, spitting of the pan, any chewable tobacco or non