Kerala to get oxygen supplies from ISRO
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May 05, 2021 12:29 IST
ISRO agreed to supply 12 MT to the State on a weekly basis after Chief Secretary V. P. Joy wrote to ISRO Chairman K. Sivan
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ISRO agreed to supply 12 MT to the State on a weekly basis after Chief Secretary V. P. Joy wrote to ISRO Chairman K. Sivan Kerala will get oxygen supplies from the Indian Space Research Organisation s ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC) at Mahendragiri, as part of the efforts to ensure adequate oxygen supplies for COVID-19 patients. Liquid oxygen (LOX) is used as oxidiser in the propellant combination for the cryogenic engine of the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV).
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As many as 17,500 people have been cured of the virus, taking the total recoveries so far to 12,61,901 (Photo for representative purpose only)
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With Kerala recording 37,199 Covid-19 cases on Friday, pushing the total caseload to 15.71 lakh and active cases to over three lakh, chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the government may have to consider imposing complete lockdown in districts reporting high cases. In districts where severe spread of the infection is reported, we may have to think of imposing a complete lockdown, he told reporters here.
However, a decision has not yet been taken on which districts would be imposed, he said.
Kerala mulling complete lockdown in districts with severe spread; 37,199 cases reported
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Presently, 3,03,733 people are undergoing treatment for the infection in various districts and the total cases have touched 15,71,183, Vijayan said.
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To contain the spread of the virus, all activities other than those related to counting arrangements, essentialand emergency servicesare prohibited on May1 and May 2, a Government Order stated.
With Kerala recording 37,199 COVID-19 cases on Friday, pushing the total caseload to 15.71 lakh and active cases to over three lakh, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the government may have to consider imposing complete lockdown in districts reporting high cases.
Battling second wave of covid in Tamil Nadu
The interim Tamil Nadu government has dived into serious action against Covid by bringing back restrictions in public space, workplaces and educational institutions.
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Out of the 4363 beds, suspected Covid patients occupy 714. (Photo | U Rakesh Kumar, EPS)
The interim Tamil Nadu government has dived into serious action against Covid by bringing back restrictions in public space, workplaces and educational institutions. Apart from putting off board examinations and asking schools and colleges to strictly adhere to online classes, it has shut open spaces like beaches and zoos. It has also called for a complete lockdown on Sundays.