PIL for CBI probe into politicians procuring Remdesivir mentioned in Delhi HC
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May 01, 2021 14:12 IST
The plea questions how politicians are able to procure large stocks of the medicine without having the requisite permission under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, when the general public was not getting it
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The plea questions how politicians are able to procure large stocks of the medicine without having the requisite permission under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, when the general public was not getting it A PIL demanding an FIR and CBI probe into claims of politicians being able to procure and distribute Remdesivir, used for treating COVID-19 patients, even as others run pillar to post to get the medicine, was mentioned before the Delhi High Court on May 1.
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May 01, 2021 16:10 IST
Dr. Anthony Fauci said looking at the magnitude of the crisis, India should look at putting together a crisis group that would meet and start getting things organised
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With the spread of COVID-19 to traders and staff, many shops remain closed early morning in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh. | Photo Credit:
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Dr. Anthony Fauci said looking at the magnitude of the crisis, India should look at putting together a crisis group that would meet and start getting things organised Top U.S. epidemiologist Anthony Fauci has suggested a lockdown for a few weeks in India as an immediate step to contain the spread of the coronavirus as its deadly second wave shows no signs of ebbing.
Inquiry ordered after Agra man pleads before policemen for oxygen cylinder
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May 01, 2021 11:51 IST
After the video went viral on social media, Superintendent of Police (City) Botre Rohan Pramod denied allegations that police were taking away the oxygen cylinder from him.
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After the video went viral on social media, Superintendent of Police (City) Botre Rohan Pramod denied allegations that police were taking away the oxygen cylinder from him.
Police have ordered an inquiry after a video emerged of man purportedly pleading before some police personnel as oxygen cylinders were being taken from a private hospital in Agra.
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A medic prepares to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to a beneficiary at SDMC Urban Public Health Centre Daryaganj, in New Delhi , Saturday, May 1, 2021. | Photo Credit:
PTI Some private hospital chains commenced the COVID-19 immunisation drive for the 18-44 age group at limited centres in the country on May 1, officials said.
Apollo Hospitals sources said the drive commenced at its centres in Hyderabad and Kolkata, but not in Delhi. They said that they are waiting for the vaccines to arrive and that the immunisation in Delhi is likely to begin either by Monday or Tuesday.
Max Healthcare announced the drive will begin at “select hospitals in the network in the NCR of Delhi”.
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