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Consider imposing 15-day lockdown like last year: HC
Consider imposing for at least 15 days a “lockdown like last year” to curb the spread of Covid-19, the Bombay high court told the state government on Thursday.
BMC halts vaccination drive as stocks run low
The BMC on Thursday halted Covid-19 vaccination in the city for three days, from Friday to Sunday, due to unavailability of doses.
Covid-19: At 82, Mumbai records highest toll this year
A day after adding nearly 1,000 deaths, the state reported a dip in deaths and added 771 Covid-19 fatalities.
Conduct fire safety audit of private hospitals: HC
Observing that patients’ safety was of paramount consideration, the Bombay high court on Thursday directed the state and municipal corporations to conduct an immediate fire safety audit of all private hospitals.
TN orders 1.5 crore jabs for May 1 drive
With just 4.5 lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccine in hand and lakhs of people waiting for their second dose, Tamil Nadu, like many other states in the country, may find it difficult to kick-start the vaccination programme for people above 18 years from May 1.
TN: Covid spike steeper in semi-urban areas
Tirunelveli reported 714 fresh Covid cases on Wednesday, one of the highest in the state and disproportionate to its population as well as total cases the district has reported so far. Neighbouring Tuticorin was not very different. The coastal district had 594 fresh cases, the fifth highest in the state, despite the fact that there were no major clusters there.
TN: Co-Win glitches mar vax sign up of people 18+
Hundreds of users in the age group of 18-45 years complained of glitches while accessing and registering themselves in the Co-Win app for the inoculation drive scheduled to begin from May 1.
Doubling rate dips from 173 to 48 days in 3 wks
Tamil Nadu added 98 deaths and 16,665 new cases of Covid-19 on Wednesday, when active cases touched 1,10,308. At the end of the day after discharging 15,114 cases, the cumulative case tally was revised to 11,30,167 (11.3 lakh) and death toll reached 13,826.
Pondy logs highest daily spike of 1,258 cases
The number of Covid-19 cases continued to surge in the Union territory of Puducherry with the territory reporting the highest single-day spike on Wednesday with 1,258 fresh cases.
Paul Kellogg, New York City Opera Impresario, Dies at 84
He had no opera experience when he was chosen to run the Glimmerglass Opera in upstate New York; 17 years later, he took on City Opera during a difficult period. Arts Deaths (Obituaries), Opera, Classical Music, Theater
Biden Seeks Shift in How the Nation Serves Its People
The president’s costly proposals amount to a risky gamble that a country polarized along ideological and cultural lines is ready for a more activist government. U.S. State of the Union Message (US), American Families Plan (2021), American Jobs Plan (2021), American Rescue Plan (2021), United States Economy, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Presidents and Presidency (US)
3 Indicted on Federal Hate Crime Charges in Ahmaud Arbery Shooting
The Justice Department’s announcement of the charges was the latest in a string of moves to make civil rights protections a priority. U.S. Murders, Attempted Murders and Homicides, Hate Crimes, United States Politics and Government, Civil Rights and Liberties, Black People, Black Lives Matter Movement, Race and Ethnicity
Amazon to raise pay for 500,000 workers.
They will receive 50 cents to $3 more an hour, the company said. Technology Wages and Salaries, Delivery Services, Labor and Jobs, Computers and the Internet, E-Commerce
Biden, Calling for Big Government, Bets on a Nation Tested by Crisis
The president’s speech laying out trillions of dollars in new economic proposals plays to voters’ warm feelings toward federal aid in the coronavirus pandemic. Business United States Economy, United States Politics and Government, American Families Plan (2021), American Rescue Plan (2021), Stimulus (Economic), Corporate Taxes, Federal Taxes (US), Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions, Infrastructure (Public Works), Recession and Depression, Income Inequality, Polls and Public Opinion, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Ron DeSantis Does Disease
Face it, Florida runs the universe. Opinion Ships and Shipping, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Cruises, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, United States Politics and Government
SC: Protect disabled women who face threat of violence
The Supreme Court batted strongly for more systemic protection to disabled and caste oppressed women and said they lived under a constant threat of violence, both physical and sexual, that curtailed their constitutionally guaranteed right to lead a full and active life.
SC: Protect disabled women who face threat of violence
The Supreme Court batted strongly for more systemic protection to disabled and caste oppressed women and said they lived under a constant threat of violence, both physical and sexual, that curtailed their constitutionally guaranteed right to lead a full and active life.
Maha govt floats global tenders for med supplies
With Maharashtra still reporting the highest number of Covid cases in the nation, the state government has floated a global expression of interest (EOI) for procurement of oxygen concentrators, 25,000 MT of liquid oxygen and 10 lakh vials of remdesivir and other medical equipment on an urgent basis.
Bombay HC sees red over private supply of critical drugs
The Bombay high court on Tuesday warned it would restrain pharmaceutical companies from supplying remdesivir injections if it finds they are directly supplying it to individuals for distribution.
‘There Is a Tension There’: Publishers Draw Fire for Signing Trump Officials
Kellyanne Conway, Mike Pence and William Barr have book deals. That is raising new challenges for publishers trying to balance ideological lines with a desire to continue representing the political spectrum. Books Books and Literature, Book Trade and Publishing, Presidential Election of 2020, United States Politics and Government, Conservatism (US Politics)
In a Locked-Down Capitol, Biden Will Address a Sparse Audience
Strict security and health restrictions will lend a surreal mood to President Biden’s first address to a joint session of Congress, with only 200 people attending instead of the usual 1,600. U.S. United States Politics and Government, Capitol Building (Washington, DC), Storming of the US Capitol (Jan, 2021), Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
C.D.C. Eases Outdoor Mask Guidance for Vaccinated Americans
“Go get the shot,” President Biden declared Tuesday, hailing an easing of federal guidance on outdoor mask wearing as a step toward post-pandemic normalcy. U.S. Masks, Coronavirus Risks and Safety Concerns, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Disease Rates, Protective Clothing and Gear, Vaccination and Immunization, United States Politics and Government, States (US)
Biden Underpromises, Overdelivers
President Biden has spent his first 100 days focused on the pandemic and the economy — and not much on Twitter. Opinion United States Politics and Government, Presidential Election of 2020, Immigration and Emigration, American Rescue Plan (2021)
Times Event: How to Save Ourselves From Disinformation
Comedian Sarah Silverman and The Times’s Kevin Roose, Sheera Frenkel and Davey Alba explore how disinformation spreads, and how we can fight back. Technology Rumors and Misinformation
Eye on China: India, Oz and Japan to boost supply chain resilience
The trilateral initiative comprising India, Japan and Australia on Tuesday agreed to step up efforts to enhance the supply chain resilience initiative (SCRI), which is seen to be a counter to China’s stronghold on supplies of essentials, with India offering to initially support the supply of five products in the two partner countries.
Keep patient data secret, Congress tells its helplines
In a first of sorts for a political party, Congress has issued strict instructions on data confidentiality of patients in Covid relief work that it has decided to take to the smallest level by asking all the district units to set up control rooms and helplines.
Govt calls critical article in Murdoch paper ‘malicious, slanderous’
The Indian government on Monday issued a sharp rejoinder to Rupert Murdoch-owned ‘The Australian’ for an article headlined “Modi leads India into viral apocalypse”, calling it “baseless, malicious and slanderous… written only with the sole objective of undermining the universally acclaimed approach taken by the government of India…at this decisive moment.”
Centre asks states to implement local containment SOPs
The Centre on Monday directed all states and Union Territories to implement an intensive, local and focused containment framework, stressing on specific districts and areas identified based on prescribed criteria, to break the chain of transmission and control the unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases.
Hospitals making false oxygen shortage claims will face action: UP
Days after UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced invoking National Security Act against anyone trying to create fear and panic during the pandemic, particularly hospitals falsely claiming oxygen shortage, additional chief secretary (information) Navneet Sehgal clarified action would be initiated only against those peddling lies.
Keep patient data secret, Congress tells its helplines
In a first of sorts for a political party, Congress has issued strict instructions on data confidentiality of patients in Covid relief work that it has decided to take to the smallest level by asking all the district units to set up control rooms and helplines.
Govt calls critical article in Murdoch paper ‘malicious, slanderous’
The Indian government on Monday issued a sharp rejoinder to Rupert Murdoch-owned ‘The Australian’ for an article headlined “Modi leads India into viral apocalypse”, calling it “baseless, malicious and slanderous… written only with the sole objective of undermining the universally acclaimed approach taken by the government of India…at this decisive moment.”
Centre asks states to implement local containment SOPs
The Centre on Monday directed all states and Union Territories to implement an intensive, local and focused containment framework, stressing on specific districts and areas identified based on prescribed criteria, to break the chain of transmission and control the unprecedented surge in Covid-19 cases.
Hospitals making false oxygen shortage claims will face action: UP
Days after UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath announced invoking National Security Act against anyone trying to create fear and panic during the pandemic, particularly hospitals falsely claiming oxygen shortage, additional chief secretary (information) Navneet Sehgal clarified action would be initiated only against those peddling lies.
New cases cross 3 lakh for 6th straight day
April so far is the deadliest month since the beginning of the pandemic and the last seven days accounted for half of the deaths reported in the month. Despite lower testing in the weekend, Monday was the sixth day in a row when India’s Covid count exceeded 3 lakh (3.2 lakh on Monday) and deaths crossed the 2,000 mark for the seventh consecutive day.
Convert nitrogen tankers to carry oxygen, steel companies told
The home ministry on Monday modified its order on liquid oxygen use by industries and allowed pharma companies, manufacturers of ampules and vials and defence forces to continue using it.
Is an Activist’s Pricey House News? Facebook Alone Decides.
The New York Post has complained that Facebook is blocking and downplaying its stories. But the platform doesn’t pay any special deference to journalists. Business Social Media, News and News Media, Censorship, Freedom of Speech and Expression, Fringe Groups and Movements, Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
2021 Oscar Winners: Complete List
The complete list of winners for the 93rd Academy Awards. Movies Academy Awards (Oscars)
U.S. to Send Virus-Ravaged India Materials for Vaccines
The Biden administration, under pressure to help with a surge raging out of control, will also supply therapeutics, test kits, ventilators and protective gear. U.S. Coronavirus (2019-nCoV), Vaccination and Immunization, Disease Rates, Stockpiling, United States Politics and Government, United States International Relations
Learning Caution From a Late Columnist
Sometimes we misjudge the meaning of events unfolding around us. Opinion Black People, Whites, Race and Ethnicity, Voter Registration and Requirements, Voting Rights Act (1965), Discrimination, United States Politics and Government
Active cases may peak at 38-48 lakh in mid-May: Experts
With the huge number of daily Covid-19 cases showing no signs of easing in the next two-three weeks, IIT scientists working on a mathematical model to predict the course of the pandemic on Sunday revised both the timing and value of peak cases, saying the peak for ‘active’ infections may touch 38-48 lakh cases during May 14-18 while the peak for ‘new’ infections hitting 4.4 lakh in the next 10 days.
Active cases may peak at 38-48 lakh in mid-May: Experts
With the huge number of daily Covid-19 cases showing no signs of easing in the next two-three weeks, IIT scientists working on a mathematical model to predict the course of the pandemic on Sunday revised both the timing and value of peak cases, saying the peak for ‘active’ infections may touch 38-48 lakh cases during May 14-18 while the peak for ‘new’ infections hitting 4.4 lakh in the next 10 days.
At least 23 people died in a fire at a Baghdad hospital that treated Covid-19 patients.
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Deaths among Mumbai’s 60+ less in 2nd wave: Experts
In what could be the first indication of the Covid-19 vaccination drive working, some experts say deaths among the elderly have reduced in the ongoing second wave in Mumbai. London mathematician Murad Banaji has calculated that there have been 40% fewer deaths than expected among the elderly during the second wave.