Scientists say Centre ignored warnings amid coronavirus surge
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May 01, 2021 18:53 IST
The warning about the new variant in early March was issued by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genetics Consortium, or INSACOG
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Mass cremation of people who died of COVID-19 coronavirus at a cremation ground at Ghazipur, in New Delhi on April 30, 2021.
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The warning about the new variant in early March was issued by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genetics Consortium, or INSACOG
A forum of scientific advisers set up by the Union government warned officials in early March of a new and more contagious variant of the coronavirus taking hold in the country, five scientists who are part of the forum told
Coronavirus | Kejriwal extends Delhi lockdown till May 10
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May 01, 2021 19:15 IST
This will be the second extension of the lockdown in the city to contain the COVID pandemic.
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This will be the second extension of the lockdown in the city to contain the COVID pandemic. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday announced that the lockdown in the Capital would be extended by one more week. This means restrictions will be in place till May 10.
This will be the second extension of the lockdown in the city to contain the COVID pandemic and, effectively, mean that restrictions part of the measure remain in force continuously for three weeks.
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The Hindu had reported earlier, Russia decided to cut back on a promise to deliver 3,00,000-4,00,000 injections of Remdesivir produced in Russia as part of a compulsory licence as it would violate the U.S. patent, and India now hopes to source about 4,50,000 vials directly from Remdesivir developer Gilead Sciences Inc. in the U.S.
The Russian aid is part of an international effort that now involves about 25 countries, and has meant a major policy shift for the government, which has refused to accept foreign aid for more than 17 years, as India faces an unprecedented number of Coronavirus cases, deaths and a shortage of oxygen and medicines.