13 black fungus cases reported in Anantapur in one day
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The first Oxygen Express, carrying 80 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen, arriving at the Tadipatri railway station on Tuesday.
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Officials told to identify exclusive hospitals for treating patients
Anantapur district on Tuesday reported 13 new cases of mucormycosis, also called black fungus, taking the total number of patients being treated in the Government General Hospital and other private hospitals to 40.
While the first 27 cases were reported in past five days, it is for the first time that the district saw 13 cases in one day. Officials, concerned at the rise in cases, have flagged shortage of drugs required for the treatment.
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Daily positivity rate of infection in Anantapur goes up to 41%
With the high positivity rate and lack of oxygen-supported beds in government and private hospitals, the authorities have undertaken the construction of a temporary hospital which will have 500 beds, all equipped with oxygen supply, in Tadipatri.
The positivity rate of coronavirus infection in Anantapur district went up to 41% on Friday from 37% on Thursday and it has been oscillating between 34% and 45% for the past two weeks. The cumulative positivity rate that was 2% in third week of April reached 5% on Friday. The district so far has tested 15.15 lakh samples of which 1.05 lakh tested positive, with a cumulative positivity rate of 6.95%.
Andhra Pradesh sets up child care institutions for covid orphans, destitutes
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Thu, May 13 2021 19:42 IST |
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Amaravati, May 13 : The Andhra Pradesh government has established designated child care institutions (CCI) for children whose parents are either undergoing treatment or have succumbed to the corona virus. As many as 32 CCIs have been set up as part of this initiative, which addresses the vital issue of children who are left to fend for themselves if both their parents are hospitalised or lose their lives to covid. following the death of both parents,
Balakrishna Donates Rs. 20 Lakh Worth Of COVID-19 Medicines Published by GulteDesk May 13, 2021
Celebrities across the world are coming forward and contributing their bit in helping India fight against the ongoing second wave of the coronavirus. Prominent Telugu actor and MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna came forward to help his constituency people during these tough times.
Balakrishna represents the Hindupur constituency in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly. To help the people of the region, Balayya sent COVID-19 medicines worth Rs. 20 lakhs from Hyderabad. Local TDP leaders have distributed these COVID kits to the relatives of the patients earlier this morning.
The Simha actor always remains in the frontline to help people during crisis situations. Balayya lent financial aid during the COVID crisis last year as well. Once again he proved his generosity by helping the people of his constituency in this unprecedented situation.
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