States advised to Invest in Long Term Planning to curb Pandemic Fatigue in Medical Workforce and Continued Strain on Administrative Machinery “The Strategy remains the same irrespective of the variants” Critical Issues shaping the Vaccination Strategy conveyed to States/UTs “Demand for more vaccines from State leadership arouses narrow political passion among the masses which harms...
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Prime Minister reviews availability & supply of oxygen and medicines
GoI is in regular touch with the manufacturers to enhance production of medicines & extend all help needed Production of all drugs including Remdesivir have been ramped up significantly in the last few weeks Supply of oxygen is now more than 3 times the supply during the peak of first wave Posted On: 12 MAY...
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Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme 2021-22
The Government of India, in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India, has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds. The Sovereign Gold Bonds will be issued in six tranches from May 2021 to September 2021as per the calendar specified below: S. No. Tranche Date of Subscription Date of Issuance 1. 2021-22- Series I May 17-21,...
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Dr. Harsh Vardhan reviews Public Health Response to COVID-19 and Progress of Vaccination with 8 States/UT
“Vaccination our Big Weapon in the Fight against COVID19” “Vaccine supply being ramped up through all round efforts” Critical Bottlenecks in vaccine Procurement and Administration Discussed Posted On: 12 MAY 2021 7:58PM by PIB Delhi Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare today interacted with State Health Ministers and Principal Secretaries/ Additional...
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4686 MT of life-saving Liquid Medical Oxygen supplied by steel plants
Hospitals with 8,100 beds being set up by Steel Plants with availability of gaseous oxygen Posted On: 12 MAY 2021 6:19PM by PIB Delhi Steel fraternity stands united in the service of nation in this time of crisis. A total of 4686 MT of life-saving Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO)was supplied by steel plants on 10th...
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh calls for audit of oxygen cylinders and ventilators in GMC Jammu
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for DoNER, MoS in Prime Minister’s Office; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today called for audit of oxygen cylinders and ventilators in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir for the equitable distribution in time of distress for needy...
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Beneficiaries of Himcare and Ayushman Bharat to get free treatment for COVID-19 in registered privat
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that in wake of increase in number of covid-19 patients, the State Government has decided to provide free treatment to the beneficiaries of Himcare and Ayushman Bharat Scheme to the covid-19 patients in registered private hospitals which have been dedicated as Covid Hospitals. He was presiding over a meeting...
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Cabinet Secretary Reviews the COVID situation in the Country
Groups of Experts on Vaccination and Supply of Oxygen working since April, 2020 and August, 2020 respectively Second Dose of Vaccine should be a priority to build effective immunity against the virus Vaccine wastage by States/UTs should be Minimised Rational Utilisation of Oxygen should be done Field functionaries and community leaders to be engaged for...
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Indian Navy Sets Up COVID Care Centre at Bheemunipatnam
As part of the Indian Navy’s efforts to assist the general population of Bheemunipatnam in dealing with the devastating second Covid wave, a 60-bed Covid Care Centre has been set up at INS Kalinga, Bheemunipatnam. This facility was dedicated to the public by AP Tourism Minister and Bheemunipatnam MLA ShriMuttamsettiSrinivasaRao on 11 May 2021. The...
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Indore Airport transports Remdesivir injections to Gwalior, Dhana and Bhopal
18 empty oxygen tankers transported from Indore airport to Jamnagar, Surat and Raipur Indore airport plays key role in fight against covid-19 Delivery of vaccines, injections, oxygen tankers and other medical supplies continue unhindered Posted On: 11 MAY 2021 6:59PM by PIB Delhi Indore Airport is playing key role in the fight against Covid-19. Remdesivir...