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Coronavirus live updates | Statewise list of fresh Covid-19 cases: Maharashtra 66,159, Karnataka 39,047, Kerala 38,607, Uttar Pradesh 35,156, and Delhi 24,235 cases. Stay tuned for corona-related news

8:51 AM

700 oxygen concentrators, 365 ventilators arrive in India from Ireland

A shipment from Ireland containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators and 365 ventilators arrived here in India, as the country fights the second wave of coronavirus.

 

"International cooperation continues! Shipment containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators and 365 ventilators arrives from Ireland. Deeply value the support from our EU partner and friend," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.

 

The surge in the COVID-19 cases continues to affect India as the country on Thursday recorded 3,79,257 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours. This is the highest single-day spike in the cases since the pandemic began last year.

8:46 AM

Bangladesh to send Remdesivir drug, medical supplies to India next week

Bangladesh will be sending Remdesivir, an anti-viral medicine being used in Covid-19 treatment, along with other medical supplies to India next week, said country's Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen.

 

"India sought Remdesivir [from us]. We have taken measures to send it," Dhaka Tribune quoted Momen said on Thursday.

 

The demand for the drug has recently increased in India, as the country witnessed a sudden rise in coronavirus cases.

 

The worsening COVID-19 situation has seen a surge in the demand for medical oxygen, drugs and beds for the Covid-19 patients and many states are reporting an acute shortage in essential medical supplies. Read on...

8:42 AM

One killed, two injured in blast at oxygen plant in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur

One worker died and at least two were injured after an oxygen cylinder exploded during refilling at Panki Oxygen Plant in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Friday morning.

 

Police is present at the site of the incident located in Dada Nagar industrial area.

 

According to the police, the accident took place during oxygen cylinder refilling. The deceased has been identified as Imrad Ali who is an oxygen plant worker, the police said. Read on...

8:39 AM

Shipment containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators & 365 ventilators from Ireland. Photo: MEA

8:28 AM

Thank Romania for their support with consignment containing 80 oxygen concentrators, 75 oxygen cylinders: MEA

Thank our EU partner Romania for their support with consignment containing 80 oxygen concentrators and 75 oxygen cylinders: Arindam Bagchi, Official Spokesperson, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) 

8:13 AM

Japan to provide 300 oxygen generators & 300 ventilators: Satoshi Suzuki, Ambassador of Japan to India

Japan stands with India in her greatest time of need, he said

7:42 AM

Convert all armed forces hospitals to Covid Care Centres: Pralhad Joshi writes to Rajnath Singh

7:40 AM

Karnataka Live Updates: State reports 39,047 fresh cases in highest single-day spike

Cumulatively 14,39,822 COVID-19 positive cases have been confirmed in Karnataka, which include 15,036 deaths and 10,95,883 discharges.

7:05 AM

As queues for health care get longer, Delhi patients rush to Punjab

As the queues for beds and life-saving oxygen get longer in Delhi, scores of Covid-19 patients have flocked to neighbouring Punjab.

 

According to sources in the Punjab health department, the number of patients from Delhi could easily surpass 500 in the last fortnight. “We haven’t collated the data, but our estimate is a minimum of 500 cases ac­r­oss hospitals in Punjab. Twice as many people are also in tou­ch with doctors in Punjab either for medical advice or seeking admission,” says an official. Read on...