COVID Surge: 895 Deaths in Maharashtra - Highest 1 Day Record
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ITBP Admits 149 at Sardar Patel COVID Care Centre
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) admitted 149 patients at Sardar Patel COVID-19 Care Centre at Chattarpur, till today evening. ITBP informed that almost all patients are in need of uninterrupted oxygen. Delhi government has been requested to increase the oxygen supply so that admissions can be increased.
ITBP further said that there is a huge influx of patients demanding admission but our capacity is limited by supply of oxygen. Efforts are on to gradually increase the capacity of the centre.
'Our Total Capacity Has Gone up to 66 MT': Assam Health Minister
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “We have signed MoUs with three manufactures of liquid oxygen. These three plants will give us 10.5 MT oxygen per day. With this, our total capacity has gone up to 66 MT.”
Delhi Reports 24,149 New Cases, 381 Deaths
Delhi reported 24,149 new COVID cases, 381 deaths and 17,862 recoveries today. Total case tally rises to 10,72,065.
Assam Reports 3,132 New COVID Cases
Assam reported 3,132 new COVID cases, 18 deaths and 955 discharges today. Active cases in the state stand at 19,923.
PM Modi Chairs Meeting On COVID Situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting today to review the COVID situation in the the country and asked officials to rapidly upgrade the health infrastructure.
Modi was informed, “That the production of Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) in the country has increased from 5700 MT/day in August, 2020 to the present 8922 MT (on 25 April, 2021). The domestic production of LMO is expected to cross 9250 MT/day by the end of April 2021.”
PM also asked officials to work closely with state governments to start PSA Oxygen plants at the earliest.
Punjab Reports 5,932 New COVID Cases
Punjab reported 5,932 new COVID-19 cases, 100 deaths and 3,774 discharges. Total case tally has reached 3,51,282.
'Did Not Have Any COVID-19 Cases Till 6 April': Assam Health Minister, Official Data Refutes Claim
Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that state “Did not have any COVID-19 cases till 6 April.” However, official data of his department shows that 2,624 people had tested COVID positive since January and 66 of them had died.
'Will Not Hesitate to Remove Wedding Guests': Goa CM Sawant
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said that police will not hesitate to remove wedding guests from venues if their number crosses permissible limit of 50 attendees.
IAF C-17s Engaged to Airlift Cryogenic Oxygen Containers to Jamnagar, Ranchi & Bhubaneswar
The Indian Air Force on Tuesday announced, IAF C-17s are engaged in shuttles from at least 7 cities across the country to airlift cryogenic oxygen containers to Jamnagar, Ranchi & Bhubaneswar. The airlift of the second lot of oxygen containers from Dubai and Singapore to Panagarh Air Base is underway.
8 Arrested For Holding Protest Over Ad Mocking Sonia and Rahul Gandhi
Eight persons detained, offence registered under relevant sections of IPC, Sec 3 Epidemic Diseases Act and NDMA at MIDC PS for holding protest on Tuesday, 27 April at the office of Storia Foods over company's recent advertisement allegedly mocking Congress' Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.
'Corona Curfew' in Haridwar, Roorkee, Laksar, Bhagwanpur From Tomorrow Till 3 May: DM
DM Haridwar has, according to ANI announced: “In view of the current COVID19 situation, 'corona curfew' to be imposed in Haridwar, Roorkee, Laksar, Bhagwanpur from tomorrow till 5am of 3 May.”
Maharashtra Reports 895 COVID Deaths - Highest 24 Hour Record
Maharashra, on Tuesday, reported 895 COVID deaths, which is the highest 24 hour record. The state also recorded 66,358 new cases and the case tally rose to 44,100,85.
Research Shows Wearing Double Masks (Surging and Cloth) Prevents COVID Infection By 85-88%: PGIMS Rohtak Director
Dr Dhruv Chaudhary, Director, PGIMS Rohtak, was quoted by ANI, as saying:
Gujarat Reports 14,352 New COVID-19 Cases
Gujarat reports 14,352 new COVID-19 cases, 170 deaths and 7,803 dicharges in the last 24 hours Total cases: 5,24,725 Total discharges: 3,90,229 Active cases 1,27,840 Death toll: 6,656 Total vaccinations: 1,16,22,606
Karnataka Reports 31,830 New COVID-19 Cases
Karnataka reports 31,830 fresh cases, 180 deaths and 10,793 discharges; case tally rises to 14,00,775
Indian Oil Diverting Its LNG Tankers for Transportation LMO to States: Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas on Tuesday, 27 April, informed:
“Indian Oil is diverting its LNG tankers for transportation of Liquid Medical Oxygen to states. The first such tanker is loaded with LMO supply for Patna. IOCL to convert 29 unused LNG tankers into medical-grade oxygen carriers within next week.”
Uttarakhand Receives 7,500 Remdesivir Injections Today from Ahmedabad
Uttarakhand receives 7,500 Remdesivir injections from Gujarat's Ahmedabad today. In the last 72 hours, the state received 11,000 Remdesivir injections, reported ANI.
Mumbai Reports 4,014 New Cases
Mumbai reports 4,014 new cases, 59 deaths and 8,240 discharges; case tally rises to 6,35,541
Discussion With Centre Regarding Oxygen, Remdesivir and Tocilizumab Was Positive: Rajasthan Health Minister
Rajasthan Health Minister Raghu Sharma has informed that the discussion discussion with the centre with regard to Oxygen, Remdesivir and Tocilizumab injection was very positive.
Sharma also said that they hope that the Central Government continues to help them in the time to come.
“The situation in Rajasthan today can be controlled in time,” Sharma further said.
Section 144 Imposed in Srinagar District
District Collector, Srinagar, has, as per ANI, informed that due to rising positive cases in District Srinagar, Section 144 CrPc is imposed within the municipal limits of the district to contain further spread of the infection.
Assembly of five or more persons is banned with immediate effect, the DC said.
Bhutan to Supply Liquid Medical Oxygen to India
Bhutan to supply liquid oxygen to India from a new plant being set up at the Motanga Industrial Estate, Samdrup Jongkhar, reported ANI, citing Embassy of India, Thimphu.
Mumbai Press Club Releases Statement Demanding Release of Journalist Siddique Kappan
Mumbai Press Club issued a statement on Tuesday, asking for the release of journalist Siddique Kappan, who was arrested in October last year by the Uttar Pradesh police, while he was on his way to cover the Hathras gang rape case.
Earlier, the Press Club of India and Editor’s Guild had also issued statements after news of Kappan having tested COVID positive were reported.
The statement by Mumbai Press Club condemned the manner in which Kappan was being treated by the UP government and said, “Kappan, who also has cardiac issues, is chained to the bed, preventing him from moving around and even going to the toilet.”
The added, “At the very least he deserved good medical care and attention and he should be unchained from his bed immediately.”
The statement also asked the UP government to desist from arresting journalists arbitrarily, as was done with Prashant Kanojia in 2019, and demanded the administration to reinvestigate the case as, “most of the draconian charges and allegations against him are frivolous and unacceptable.”
The UP government had claimed that Kappan was working on behalf of the Popular Front of India (PFI), which has been accused of being an extremist organisation. However, even PFI has denied Kappan and others arrested with him as their members.
Aligarh Muslim University to Install Oxygen Generation Plant
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) announced on Tuesday, that in order to overcome the shortage of oxygen supply and augment its production, AMU will set up an oxygen generation plant.
According to the Registrar of the university IPS Abdul Hamid, Vice Chancellor Tariq Mansoor has sanctioned an amount of Rs 1.41 crore, which will enable AMU to cater to the growing need of oxygen in Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. It will also help in refilling of oxygen cylinders. The installation process is expected to be completed in three to four weeks.
Over 15 Crore Vaccine Doses Provided to States/UTs
The Government of India has provided over 15 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs free of cost. Around one crore doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered. Additionally, around 86 lakh doses will also be received by the States/UTs in the next 3 days.
PM Modi's Aunt Narmadaben Modi Succumbs to COVID-19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aunt Narmadaben Modi, who was undergoing treatment for COVID, died at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, 27 April.
Maharashra, on Tuesday, reported 895 COVID deaths, which is the highest 24 hour record. The state also recorded 66,358 new cases and the case tally rose to 44,100,85.
Meanwhile, Section 144 has been imposed in Srinagar district amid a surge in COVID-19 case, reported ANI, citing the District Collector.
Further, Australia has banned passenger flights from India until 15 May.
India on Tuesday, 27 April, reported 3,23,144 fresh COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours.
As many as 2,771 COVID fatalities and 2,51,827 discharges were recorded, as per the Union Health Ministry. The total case tally has now reached 1,76,36,307 with 28,82,204 active patients and 1,97,894 deaths. The total number of recoveries, meanwhile, stands at 1,45,56,209.
A shipment of vital medical supplies from the United Kingdom, including 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators, arrived in India earlier on Tuesday.
- India on Monday recorded over to 3.52 lakh new COVID-19 cases
- Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal announced a lockdown in the national capital till 5 am on 3 May
- Maharashtra State Minister Nawab Malik said that the state government will provide vaccines for free to the citizens
- Gurdwara Sri Hemkund Sahib Management Trust has postponed Hemkund Sahib Yatra which was to start from 10 May
- Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has announced that the entire state will go for a full lockdown for two weeks starting from the night of 27 April
- Meanwhile, CM Arvind Kejriwal has said that the Delhi government has decided to provide free COVID-19 vaccines to everyone above 18 years of age
5,703 New COVID-19 Cases in Uttarakhand
5,703 new COVID19 cases and 96 deaths reported in Uttarakhand today; active cases 43,032.
6,287 New COVID-19 Cases in Nagpur District
Maharashtra's Nagpur District reports 6,287 new COVID-19 cases, 6863 recoveries and 101 deaths in the last 24 hours, as per Civil Surgeon Nagpur.
Total cases: 3,86,327
Total recoveries: 3,02,480
Active cases: 76,721
Death toll: 7,126
16,089 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Rajasthan
16,089 new cases and 121 deaths reported in Rajasthan today; case tally 5,46,964 including 1,55,182 active cases
Seven Arrested by Ratlam Police For Selling Fake Remdesivir Injections
Seven people including two medical students, a pharmacist, a former nurse and a Civil Hospital employee have been arrested for selling fake Remdesivir injections, informed Ratlam Police, according to ANI.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Asks Governors to Take State Govts Into Confidence
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh spoke to all State governors and discussed the COVID19 situation. He has asked the Governors to take the state governments into confidence, reported ANI.
Singh further asked the Governors to take the CMs to work out how ex-servicemen can be roped in to fight the pandemic. Also, paramedic staff, nurses and doctors who retired from the Forces should be roped in, he said.
Kerala Reports 32,819 New COVID-19 Cases
Kerala reported 32,819 new COVID-19 cases and 32 deaths in the last 24 hours. The number of active cases reached 2,47,181 and the death toll is at 5,170.
Railways to Deploy 31 COVID Care Coaches in MP and Maharastra
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said that the railways is deploying 31 COVID care coaches in Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra on the request of the state governments. These coaches are equipped with facilities, including oxygen cylinders for patients.
Railway Ministry Makes Nearly 4000 COVID Care Coaches With Almost 64,000 Beds Ready For Use by States
Ministry of Railways has made nearly 4000 COVID care coaches with almost 64,000 beds ready for use by States. At present 169 coaches have been handed over to various states, says the ministry, as per ANI.
Further, ANI, has also cited the ministry as saying that railways has also mobilised COVID care coaches for Nagpur, Bhopal, Tihi, near Indore as per demand from the States. An MoU was reportedly signed between Divisional Railway Manager, Nagpur and Commissioner, Nagpur Municipal Corporation for 11 COVID care coaches.
Delhi HC Asks Delhi Govt to Take Action Against Erring Cylinder Dealers
Delhi High Court, on Tuesday, issued a contempt notice, asking the Delhi Government to take action against erring cylinder dealers
The court order came when it was informed by Delhi Heart and Lung Institute that they are facing oxygen shortage and the concerned nodal officer is helpless, reported ANI.
Delhi High Court has suggested that Delhi government to get information from all hospitals and pharmacies on the supply of Remdesivir and other drugs. The High Court also suggested Delhi Government to appoint accounting officers.
Cryogenic Containers Airlifted, IAF Gives Updates
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday informed:
C17 aircraft of IAF airlifted six empty cryogenic oxygen containers from Dubai on 26 April and landed at 1915 hrs at Panagarh in West Bengal on same day.
Another C17 aircraft of IAF airlifted 4 empty containers from Bangkok and landed at Panagarh early morning on 27 April.
IAF airlifted one cryogenic oxygen container from Baroda to Ranchi, two containers from Pune to Jamnagar, two containers from Bhopal to Jamnagar, three containers from Jaipur to Jamnagar, three from Indore, Bhopal to Jamnagar and one cryogenic oxygen container from Hindan to Panagarh on 26 April.
So Far 90 Tankers Carrying 1676 MT Medical Oxygen Dispatched to Multiple States: Odisha Police
A total of 90 tankers carrying about 1676 MT medical oxygen have been dispatched so far from Odisha to a number of states including Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telengana and Chhattisgarh, reported ANI, citing the Odisha Police.
Ireland to Send 700 Oxygen Concentrators
Ireland announced on Tuesday that it is sending 700 oxygen concentrators from its stockpile to support India during the pandemic, joining the list of countries helping India’s health infrastructure tackle oxygen shortage.
The Irish Embassy in India tweeted Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Coveney’s statement saying, “At a time of great difficulty for India, we want to show solidarity with a country and people with whom we have strong historical and modern day relations.”
'Timely Support at This Juncture Is Important': CDS General Bipin Rawat
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat in view of the COVID situation in the country said, “This is the time for the Armed Forces to rise to the occasion and support the civil administration in creating COVID mitigation facilities in time-bound manner. Timely support at this juncture is important.”
He further added, “Our men and women in uniform have the will and dedication to break barriers and walk the extra mile, always and every time. We can and we will. We still have long distances to travel.”
Mukhtar Ansari Tests COVID Positive, Kept In Isolation in District Jail
Gangster-turned-politician Mukhtar Ansari tested positive for COVID-19. He has been kept in isolation in a district jail in Uttar Pradesh’s Banda.
Night Curfew Imposed in Assam
Night curfew imposed in Assam from 8 pm to 5 am, the order comes into immediate effect and will remain in place till 1 May.
Govt Imports 20 Cryogenic Oxygen Tankers, Allocates to States
To address shortage of oxygen tankers in the country, the Union Government has imported 20 cryogenic tankers of 10 MT and 20 MT capacity and allocated them to states, the Centre said on Tuesday.
Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Receives Two Tonnes Of Liquid Oxygen
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi on Tuesday received two tonnes of liquid medical oxygen. The official asserted that they are in a “better situation” as compared to "the last few days" when the hospital in central Delhi faced a crisis due to a severe shortage of life-saving gas.
Australia Bans Passengers Flights From India Till 15 May
Amid a surge of COVID-19 cases in India, Australia has banned passenger flights from India until 15 May, reports AFP.
First Shipment Of UK COVID Aid Arrives In India
A shipment of vital medical supplies from the United Kingdom, including 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators, arrived in India earlier on Tuesday.
India Sees Spike of 3.23 Lakh Fresh COVID-19 Cases
India on Tuesday, 27 April, reported 3,23,144 fresh COVID-19 cases over the last 24 hours.
As many as 2,771 COVID fatalities and 2,51,827 discharges were recorded, as per the Union Health Ministry. The total case tally has now reached 1,76,36,307 with 28,82,204 active patients and 1,97,894 deaths. The total number of recoveries, meanwhile, stands at 1,45,56,209.
First Oxygen Express Reaches Delhi With 70 Tonnes of Gas
The first Oxygen Express train for Delhi carrying around 70 tonnes of life-saving gas has reached the national capital, officials said, according to PTI.
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