In the first 15 days of May, India reported 58,431 deaths at a CFR of 1.06 per cent. However, in the next 14 days (May 16-29), the country lost 55,688 citizens at a CFR of 1.73 per cent, health ministry data show.
West Bengal extends Covid-19 restrictions till June 15
The West Bengal government on Thursday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions in the state till June 15.
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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday extended the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions till June 15.
The West Bengal government had announced the existing restrictions for 15 days from May 16 following a huge surge in the number of coronavirus cases. The announcement for extension of the curbs came three days before they were scheduled to come to an end.
Essential services will continue operating following protocols, the chief minister said.
West Bengal reported 16,225 Covid-19 cases on Wednesday, raising the tally to 13,18,203, a health department bulletin said.
Heartbroken Seetha knew that her mother died due to shortage of oxygen. It is at this point Seetha decided that the only way to commemorate her mother's memory would be to provide some assistance to Covid-19 patients, who require oxygen support.