Thanks but help is needed right now. Is there no other reliable agency (govt or non-govt) ?
@ezsasa - any recommendation?
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Try one of these. Some look genuine. They are updating their work also.
Or, just send money to your family in India and ask them to distribute it to those whose daily livelihood is effected. There are so many who are effected economically in the pandemic.
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This is soviet canuckistan absolute state . Britfags babbling chodas mouth is sinking with piss and wont yell a shit about it.
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Meanwhile...
LOL, fake news folks. Misspelled Kolkata; no such news article online outside of twitter. Must be posted by CCP bot account only on twitter.
I think they will end up importing the Indian vaccines.
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PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 15.68 Crore as Phase-3 of Nationwide Vaccination Drive commences
For details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1715478
PM reviews progress of converting Nitrogen plants to Oxygen Plants
The process of converting the existing Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) nitrogen plants for production of oxygen was discussed. On deliberation with the industries, so far 14 industries have been identified where conversion of plants is under progress. Further 37 Nitrogen plants have been also identified with the help of industry associations.
For details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715505
PM reviews usage of Gaseous Oxygen for Medical Purposes
Many industries like Steel plants, refineries with petrochemical units, industries using rich combustion process, power plants etc have oxygen plants which produce gaseous oxygen which is used in the process. This oxygen can be tapped for medical use.It is expected that around 10,000 oxygenated beds can be made available in a short period of time by making temporary hospitals near such plants.
For Details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715504
Cabinet Secretary reviews state of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi
Shri Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, today reviewed various aspects of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi. Officials of the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) made a presentation in the meeting, covering issues of recent trends in active cases, deaths and positivity rate; availability and expansion plans of medical infrastructure; status of oxygen availability; home isolation procedures and helpline; ambulance services; and testing.
For Details :https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715543
Delhi receives its 2nd Oxygen Express with 120 MT Liquid Oxygen
Indian Railways has now delivered 1094 MT of LMO in 74 tankers to various states across the country. 19 Oxygen Expresses have already completed their journey and 2 more loaded Oxygen Express are on the run carrying 61.46 MT (approx.) of LMO in 4 tankers.
For Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715525
Railways work swiftly to deploy 10 Isolation Coaches at Dimapur today in keeping State Govt of Nagaland’s demand
Strengthening the capabilities of the nation in the united fight against Covid, the Ministry of Railways has, amongst its multi-pronged initiatives, deployed nearly 4000 Isolation Coaches with almost 64000 beds. 213 Isolation Coaches in use in different parts of India now. As on date more than 3200 free beds available in these Isolation Coaches
For Details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715500
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.54 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost
More than 78 lakh doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.More than 56 Lakh doses in addition will be received by the States/UTs in the next 3 days.
For Details : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715481
India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 15.68 Crore as Phase-3 of Nationwide Vaccination Drive commences
- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 15.68 Cr today as the Phase-3 of the nationwide Vaccination Drive commenced yesterday.
- More than 18 lakh vaccination doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
- The National Mortality Rate has been falling and currently stands at 1.10%.
- Four States/UTs have not reported any COVID19 deaths in the last 24 hours. These are D&D & D&N, Lakshadweep, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
For details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1715478
PM reviews progress of converting Nitrogen plants to Oxygen Plants
The process of converting the existing Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) nitrogen plants for production of oxygen was discussed. On deliberation with the industries, so far 14 industries have been identified where conversion of plants is under progress. Further 37 Nitrogen plants have been also identified with the help of industry associations.
For details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715505
PM reviews usage of Gaseous Oxygen for Medical Purposes
Many industries like Steel plants, refineries with petrochemical units, industries using rich combustion process, power plants etc have oxygen plants which produce gaseous oxygen which is used in the process. This oxygen can be tapped for medical use.It is expected that around 10,000 oxygenated beds can be made available in a short period of time by making temporary hospitals near such plants.
For Details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715504
Cabinet Secretary reviews state of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi
Shri Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, today reviewed various aspects of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi. Officials of the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) made a presentation in the meeting, covering issues of recent trends in active cases, deaths and positivity rate; availability and expansion plans of medical infrastructure; status of oxygen availability; home isolation procedures and helpline; ambulance services; and testing.
For Details :https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715543
Delhi receives its 2nd Oxygen Express with 120 MT Liquid Oxygen
Indian Railways has now delivered 1094 MT of LMO in 74 tankers to various states across the country. 19 Oxygen Expresses have already completed their journey and 2 more loaded Oxygen Express are on the run carrying 61.46 MT (approx.) of LMO in 4 tankers.
For Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715525
Railways work swiftly to deploy 10 Isolation Coaches at Dimapur today in keeping State Govt of Nagaland’s demand
Strengthening the capabilities of the nation in the united fight against Covid, the Ministry of Railways has, amongst its multi-pronged initiatives, deployed nearly 4000 Isolation Coaches with almost 64000 beds. 213 Isolation Coaches in use in different parts of India now. As on date more than 3200 free beds available in these Isolation Coaches
For Details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715500
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.54 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost
More than 78 lakh doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.More than 56 Lakh doses in addition will be received by the States/UTs in the next 3 days.
For Details : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715481
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Scientists working on SUTRA model for charting trajectory of COVID-19
Posted On: 02 MAY 2021 12:05PM by PIB Delhi
We, the scientists working on the SUTRA model for charting the trajectory of COVID-19, would like to clearly point out some facts related to predictions of our mathematical model, especially since some of these have been misunderstood and misquoted. Recent reports in some media seem to suggest that scientists working on the SUTRA model cautioned in March about the second wave but attention was not paid to it. This is incorrect.
A meeting was called on 2nd April to seek our inputs by one of the very senior officers of the government coordinating the national pandemic response. We indicated that the SUTRA model predicted the second wave to peak by the third week of April and to stay most likely around 1 lakh daily cases. Clearly the model predictions in this instance were incorrect because of the reasons below.
We have been working on a mathematical model to predict the spread of the virus. It is important to note that a mathematical model can only predict future with some certainty so long as virus dynamics and its transmissibility don’t change substantially over time. Mathematical models can also provide a mechanism to predicting alternate scenarios corresponding to various policy decisions such as non-pharmaceutical interventions.
In the case of COVID-19, it is clear that the nature of the virus has been changing very rapidly. In such a context, any prediction for COVID-19 must be continually readjusted, sometimes almost daily.
We are working closely with the government and our inputs have always been received positively. While we could not predict the exact nature of the second wave earlier, we continue our efforts to better estimate its future trajectory.
Manindra Agrawal, Professor, IIT Kanpur
Madhuri Kanitkar, Deputy Chief, Integrated Defense Staff
M Vidyasagar, Professor, IIT Hyderabad
Posted On: 02 MAY 2021 12:05PM by PIB Delhi
We, the scientists working on the SUTRA model for charting the trajectory of COVID-19, would like to clearly point out some facts related to predictions of our mathematical model, especially since some of these have been misunderstood and misquoted. Recent reports in some media seem to suggest that scientists working on the SUTRA model cautioned in March about the second wave but attention was not paid to it. This is incorrect.
A meeting was called on 2nd April to seek our inputs by one of the very senior officers of the government coordinating the national pandemic response. We indicated that the SUTRA model predicted the second wave to peak by the third week of April and to stay most likely around 1 lakh daily cases. Clearly the model predictions in this instance were incorrect because of the reasons below.
We have been working on a mathematical model to predict the spread of the virus. It is important to note that a mathematical model can only predict future with some certainty so long as virus dynamics and its transmissibility don’t change substantially over time. Mathematical models can also provide a mechanism to predicting alternate scenarios corresponding to various policy decisions such as non-pharmaceutical interventions.
In the case of COVID-19, it is clear that the nature of the virus has been changing very rapidly. In such a context, any prediction for COVID-19 must be continually readjusted, sometimes almost daily.
We are working closely with the government and our inputs have always been received positively. While we could not predict the exact nature of the second wave earlier, we continue our efforts to better estimate its future trajectory.
Manindra Agrawal, Professor, IIT Kanpur
Madhuri Kanitkar, Deputy Chief, Integrated Defense Staff
M Vidyasagar, Professor, IIT Hyderabad
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Yes mi boys..PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 15.68 Crore as Phase-3 of Nationwide Vaccination Drive commences
- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 15.68 Cr today as the Phase-3 of the nationwide Vaccination Drive commenced yesterday.
- More than 18 lakh vaccination doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
- The National Mortality Rate has been falling and currently stands at 1.10%.
- Four States/UTs have not reported any COVID19 deaths in the last 24 hours. These are D&D & D&N, Lakshadweep, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
For details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1715478
PM reviews progress of converting Nitrogen plants to Oxygen Plants
The process of converting the existing Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) nitrogen plants for production of oxygen was discussed. On deliberation with the industries, so far 14 industries have been identified where conversion of plants is under progress. Further 37 Nitrogen plants have been also identified with the help of industry associations.
For details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715505
PM reviews usage of Gaseous Oxygen for Medical Purposes
Many industries like Steel plants, refineries with petrochemical units, industries using rich combustion process, power plants etc have oxygen plants which produce gaseous oxygen which is used in the process. This oxygen can be tapped for medical use.It is expected that around 10,000 oxygenated beds can be made available in a short period of time by making temporary hospitals near such plants.
For Details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715504
Cabinet Secretary reviews state of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi
Shri Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, today reviewed various aspects of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi. Officials of the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) made a presentation in the meeting, covering issues of recent trends in active cases, deaths and positivity rate; availability and expansion plans of medical infrastructure; status of oxygen availability; home isolation procedures and helpline; ambulance services; and testing.
For Details :https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715543
Delhi receives its 2nd Oxygen Express with 120 MT Liquid Oxygen
Indian Railways has now delivered 1094 MT of LMO in 74 tankers to various states across the country. 19 Oxygen Expresses have already completed their journey and 2 more loaded Oxygen Express are on the run carrying 61.46 MT (approx.) of LMO in 4 tankers.
For Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715525
Railways work swiftly to deploy 10 Isolation Coaches at Dimapur today in keeping State Govt of Nagaland’s demand
Strengthening the capabilities of the nation in the united fight against Covid, the Ministry of Railways has, amongst its multi-pronged initiatives, deployed nearly 4000 Isolation Coaches with almost 64000 beds. 213 Isolation Coaches in use in different parts of India now. As on date more than 3200 free beds available in these Isolation Coaches
For Details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715500
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.54 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost
More than 78 lakh doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.More than 56 Lakh doses in addition will be received by the States/UTs in the next 3 days.
For Details : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715481
its not as bad as media wants us to believe..
a picture says a thousand words.
dont know how many media rectums will publish the correct numbers though than focus on pockets to create panic and create panic buying for their masters.
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Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.54 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost
Posted On: 02 MAY 2021 11:38AM by PIB Delhi
Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a “Whole of Government” approach. Vaccination forms an integral component of the five point strategy of Government of India of containment and management of the pandemic (including Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour).
Implementation of the Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has started from 1stMay 2021. Registration for the new eligible population groups has commenced since 28th April. Potential beneficiaries can either register directly on CoWIN portal (cowin.gov.in) or through the AarogyaSetu app.
Government of India has so far provided nearly 16.54 crore vaccine doses (16,54,93,410) to States/UTs Free of Cost. Of this, the total consumption including wastages is15,76,32,631 doses (as per data available at 8 am today).
More than 78 lakh COVID Vaccine doses (78,60,779) are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Furthermore, more than 56 lakh (56,20,670) vaccine doses will be received in addition by the States/UTs within the next 3 days.
*****
MV
Posted On: 02 MAY 2021 11:38AM by PIB Delhi
Government of India is leading the fight against the COVID19 pandemic in collaboration with the States and UT through a “Whole of Government” approach. Vaccination forms an integral component of the five point strategy of Government of India of containment and management of the pandemic (including Test, Track, Treat and COVID Appropriate Behaviour).
Implementation of the Liberalised and Accelerated Phase 3 Strategy of Covid-19 Vaccination has started from 1stMay 2021. Registration for the new eligible population groups has commenced since 28th April. Potential beneficiaries can either register directly on CoWIN portal (cowin.gov.in) or through the AarogyaSetu app.
Government of India has so far provided nearly 16.54 crore vaccine doses (16,54,93,410) to States/UTs Free of Cost. Of this, the total consumption including wastages is15,76,32,631 doses (as per data available at 8 am today).
More than 78 lakh COVID Vaccine doses (78,60,779) are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Furthermore, more than 56 lakh (56,20,670) vaccine doses will be received in addition by the States/UTs within the next 3 days.
*****
MV
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Covid update: India reports slight decline in new cases, over 3 lakh recover
As many as 3,92,488 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative caseload to 1,95,57,457, said the Union health ministry on Sunday morning.
This marks a minimal decline in new infections as the country had passed the grim milestone of recording over 4 lakh cases on Saturday.
www.livemint.com
As many as 3,92,488 more people tested positive for Covid-19 in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative caseload to 1,95,57,457, said the Union health ministry on Sunday morning.
This marks a minimal decline in new infections as the country had passed the grim milestone of recording over 4 lakh cases on Saturday.
Covid update: India reports slight decline in new cases, over 3 lakh recover
This marks a minimal decline in new infections as the country had passed the grim milestone of recording over 4 lakh cases on Saturday
www.livemint.com
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Complete Lockdown in India Crucial to Beat New COVID Surge, Suggests AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria
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Then there should be a mechanism to move patients and others to hospital as and when in need!
There should be a mechamism to feed the bystanders in hospital and those patients in hospital.that include pvt hospitals..
a complete lockdown...well..it should only be implemented after taking into accounts all the current factors and the number of patients getting moved around.
IMO..a lockdown now will be disaster for people.
Complete Lockdown in India Crucial to Beat New COVID Surge, Suggests AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria
India Lockdown News Today May 1, 2021: AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria said a complete lockdown or an aggressive lockdown is needed in India just like last year and also stressed that the strict lockdown should be imposed in areas reporting positive rates over 10 per cent.
www.india.com
Then there should be a mechanism to move patients and others to hospital as and when in need!
There should be a mechamism to feed the bystanders in hospital and those patients in hospital.that include pvt hospitals..
a complete lockdown...well..it should only be implemented after taking into accounts all the current factors and the number of patients getting moved around.
IMO..a lockdown now will be disaster for people.
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I read in reddit, lot of scientist and technicians died due to covid of ISRO. How drdo is managing there is no such news of DRDO and running in full swing.
Is Isro not fully vacinated and this will distroy ISRO ?
Is Isro not fully vacinated and this will distroy ISRO ?
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Don't go by his words. Guleria is acting like lone wolf since last year. When Govt is announcing something he will run to media and announce different things himself.Complete Lockdown in India Crucial to Beat New COVID Surge, Suggests AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria
Complete Lockdown in India Crucial to Beat New COVID Surge, Suggests AIIMS Chief Randeep Guleria
India Lockdown News Today May 1, 2021: AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria said a complete lockdown or an aggressive lockdown is needed in India just like last year and also stressed that the strict lockdown should be imposed in areas reporting positive rates over 10 per cent.
Then there should be a mechanism to move patients and others to hospital as and when in need!
There should be a mechamism to feed the bystanders in hospital and those patients in hospital.that include pvt hospitals..
a complete lockdown...well..it should only be implemented after taking into accounts all the current factors and the number of patients getting moved around.
IMO..a lockdown now will be disaster for people.
Don't know people like him are head of different govt institutions. IMA chief is another such person.
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May be its another script in play.
They want a complete lockdown..
A complete lockdown will put the ambule patients in a tight spot..
Also the covid patients at home wont get vehicles, ambulances /medicines etc and then situation will go from current hold to a worse situation.
plus..the food and other materials for people who are taking care of patients as hotels will shut down cuz of lack of workers ad staff. Even on saturdays and sunday lockdown in some states..bystanders find it difficult to get food etc.
This complete lockdown nationwide will seriously enrage the population as it will put a lot of patients stranded at home or on the road .a big trigger for civil unrest and a major photo opportunity for vulture media who feed on the dead.
So someone wanted a worst case scenario and fan the death count as now situation is sort of stabilizing now with more resources and infra put in place.
AIIMS guy is sold out or far from reality or both! eh?
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Much obliged commander. Bookmarked.PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
India’s Cumulative Vaccination Coverage exceeds 15.68 Crore as Phase-3 of Nationwide Vaccination Drive commences
- The cumulative number of COVID19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 15.68 Cr today as the Phase-3 of the nationwide Vaccination Drive commenced yesterday.
- More than 18 lakh vaccination doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
- The National Mortality Rate has been falling and currently stands at 1.10%.
- Four States/UTs have not reported any COVID19 deaths in the last 24 hours. These are D&D & D&N, Lakshadweep, Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram.
For details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1715478
PM reviews progress of converting Nitrogen plants to Oxygen Plants
The process of converting the existing Pressure Swing Absorption (PSA) nitrogen plants for production of oxygen was discussed. On deliberation with the industries, so far 14 industries have been identified where conversion of plants is under progress. Further 37 Nitrogen plants have been also identified with the help of industry associations.
For details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715505
PM reviews usage of Gaseous Oxygen for Medical Purposes
Many industries like Steel plants, refineries with petrochemical units, industries using rich combustion process, power plants etc have oxygen plants which produce gaseous oxygen which is used in the process. This oxygen can be tapped for medical use.It is expected that around 10,000 oxygenated beds can be made available in a short period of time by making temporary hospitals near such plants.
For Details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715504
Cabinet Secretary reviews state of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi
Shri Rajiv Gauba, Cabinet Secretary, Government of India, today reviewed various aspects of COVID-19 preparedness in Delhi. Officials of the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) made a presentation in the meeting, covering issues of recent trends in active cases, deaths and positivity rate; availability and expansion plans of medical infrastructure; status of oxygen availability; home isolation procedures and helpline; ambulance services; and testing.
For Details :https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715543
Delhi receives its 2nd Oxygen Express with 120 MT Liquid Oxygen
Indian Railways has now delivered 1094 MT of LMO in 74 tankers to various states across the country. 19 Oxygen Expresses have already completed their journey and 2 more loaded Oxygen Express are on the run carrying 61.46 MT (approx.) of LMO in 4 tankers.
For Details: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715525
Railways work swiftly to deploy 10 Isolation Coaches at Dimapur today in keeping State Govt of Nagaland’s demand
Strengthening the capabilities of the nation in the united fight against Covid, the Ministry of Railways has, amongst its multi-pronged initiatives, deployed nearly 4000 Isolation Coaches with almost 64000 beds. 213 Isolation Coaches in use in different parts of India now. As on date more than 3200 free beds available in these Isolation Coaches
For Details:https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715500
Govt. of India has so far provided more 16.54 crore vaccine doses to States/UTs Free of Cost
More than 78 lakh doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.More than 56 Lakh doses in addition will be received by the States/UTs in the next 3 days.
For Details : https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715481
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Copy that!
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Before slamming India’s handling of Covid, let’s look at facts and not Twitter noise
Now, let us look at the assertion that the second severe wave in India was predictable and deliberate callousness was shown. It is far from black and white. With India’s economy battered, the government had to do a balancing act between building business confidence and putting restrictions. Plus unlike the US, Europe, and many other nations, India was not hit by a second wave in November to December 2020, and some policy makers relied perhaps too much on their intuition that even if there was a second wave, it would be a small one.
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. The Nature article posits that the most likely explanation is the new cocktail mutations of the virus. It also postulates that mass religious gatherings, election rallies ‘may’ have contributed. But more importantly, it makes no cocksure conclusions that the severity of the second wave was fully predictable, and is non-committal on the exact causes. Many commentators are making claims on the contrary with neither facts, nor science to back this up. Emotions and social media noise and claims do not count as proof unfortunately.
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Let’s come to the oxygen issue. The reason for the shortage isn’t supply; it’s getting oxygen to where it’s needed. Though factories have ramped up production, most of them are located in the eastern part of the country — more than a thousand miles from major cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Transport is proving to be a big obstacle since tanks of compressed gases usually travel by road or train. Now these tanks have to travel farther than ever before to keep up with surging demand in north and west India. Plus, the cryogenic tanks that hold compressed oxygen take about four to six months to manufacture. And private hospitals were loath to invest in their own oxygen generating plants (possible but quite expensive). So there was no magic wand, pandemics can overwhelm any system.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Now, let us look at the assertion that the second severe wave in India was predictable and deliberate callousness was shown. It is far from black and white. With India’s economy battered, the government had to do a balancing act between building business confidence and putting restrictions. Plus unlike the US, Europe, and many other nations, India was not hit by a second wave in November to December 2020, and some policy makers relied perhaps too much on their intuition that even if there was a second wave, it would be a small one.
..........
. The Nature article posits that the most likely explanation is the new cocktail mutations of the virus. It also postulates that mass religious gatherings, election rallies ‘may’ have contributed. But more importantly, it makes no cocksure conclusions that the severity of the second wave was fully predictable, and is non-committal on the exact causes. Many commentators are making claims on the contrary with neither facts, nor science to back this up. Emotions and social media noise and claims do not count as proof unfortunately.
................
Let’s come to the oxygen issue. The reason for the shortage isn’t supply; it’s getting oxygen to where it’s needed. Though factories have ramped up production, most of them are located in the eastern part of the country — more than a thousand miles from major cities like Delhi and Mumbai. Transport is proving to be a big obstacle since tanks of compressed gases usually travel by road or train. Now these tanks have to travel farther than ever before to keep up with surging demand in north and west India. Plus, the cryogenic tanks that hold compressed oxygen take about four to six months to manufacture. And private hospitals were loath to invest in their own oxygen generating plants (possible but quite expensive). So there was no magic wand, pandemics can overwhelm any system.
Before slamming India’s handling of Covid, let’s look at facts and not Twitter noise
Though I live outside India, I have family in India and am writing this as people are losing loved ones and are genuinely outraged by the near-collapse of the health infrastructure in a few big...
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