Coronavirus in India live updates: Canada bans passenger flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | Apr 23, 2021, 02:52:05 IST
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Coronavirus in India live updates: Canada bans passenger flights from India, Pakistan for 30 days

India reported over 3.14 lakh new Covid-19 cases on Thursday, the highest-ever daily count recorded anywhere. 2,104 have succumbed to the disease in the last 24 hours, as per the data updated by the health ministry. Stay with TOI for live updates-
17:39 (IST) Apr 21
The vaccine prevents you from getting the disease in the form of severe illness. It may not prevent you from getting the infection. Important to understand that even after the vaccine we may have a positive report, it is why important to wear a mask even after vaccine: Dr Guleria
17:35 (IST) Apr 21

We are producing 7500 MT oxygen in country per day and as on date 6600 MT is being allocated to states for medical purpose

Government

17:33 (IST) Apr 21
As a country, if we work together, use oxygen and Remdesivir judiciously, then, there will be no shortage anywhere. In terms of the number of people who need oxygen and oxygen supply, we are well balanced: Dr Guleria, AIIMS
17:29 (IST) Apr 21
Madhya Pradesh & Uttar Pradesh both are demanding oxygen express trains. Second Oxygen special carrying around 7-8 empty tankers to Bokaro and back will start tonight from Lucknow. Many more planned in coming days.
17:25 (IST) Apr 21
Important to understand that most of us who in home isolation or in the hospital because panic don't actually need any specific treatment. Only small percentage require Remdesivir. Don't consider this as a magic bullet: AIIMS Director Dr Guleria
17:23 (IST) Apr 21
Today is not the time to go into what we missed or prepared; today is the time to jointly face pandemic and emerge out of it, government says
17:19 (IST) Apr 21
In Covid, more than 85% of people will recover without any specific treatment in the form of Remdesivir etc. Most will have symptoms like common cold, sore throat etc. Over 5-7 days, they'll recover with symptomatic treatment. Only 15% may go to moderate disease: Dr Guleria, AIIMS
17:17 (IST) Apr 21
France to impose 10-day quarantine for India travellers, reports AFP quoting government
17:12 (IST) Apr 21
Today we have enough oxygen if we try to use it judiciously. I want to tell the public that if you don't need oxygen then don't use it as a security blanket. Waste of oxygen will only lead to depriving someone who needs it: Dr Naresh Trehan
17:09 (IST) Apr 21

We've now made a protocol that Remdesivir to be given not to everyone who tests positive. Only after doctors look at test results, symptoms, comorbidities of a patient, then, it's to be given. Remdesivir isn't a 'Ramban', it only decreases viral load in people who need it

Dr Trehan

17:07 (IST) Apr 21
Less percentage of people require hospitalisation. The hospital beds should be utilised judiciously & with responsibility. This responsibility rests on all of us: Dr Naresh Trehan, Medanta on Covid-19
17:05 (IST) Apr 21

If your oxygen saturation is above 94% then there is no problem. But if it is falling after exercise, then, you need to call a doctor. It's important you get the right treatment at the right time

Dr Devi Shetty

17:04 (IST) Apr 21
There is a possibility that you may be asymptomatic, then, doctors will tell you to stay at home, isolate yourself, wear a mask and check your oxygen saturation every 6 hours: Dr Devi Shetty
17:04 (IST) Apr 21
In case you are positive, see a doctor and get his opinion. Do not panic, Covid-19 is common now. It is a problem that can be solved provided you get the medical help at an early stage & follow doctor's instructions: Dr Devi Shetty
17:04 (IST) Apr 21

If you have any symptom like body ache, cold, cough, indigestion, vomiting- I have one important message- get yourself tested for Covid-19. It is the most important thing

Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health

16:50 (IST) Apr 21
All aged above 18 years will be administered Covid-19 vaccine free of cost in Madhya Pradesh: Chief minister's office (CMO) quoting MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
16:48 (IST) Apr 21
In age group 20-30 years, 20.41% Covid-19 cases were reported in first wave, while 19.35% cases registered in second wave, government says
16:46 (IST) Apr 21
Five hours of oxygen left at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital as 58 Covid-19 patients are admitted here including 10 in the intensive care unit (ICU). 35 patients await admission to the hospital.
16:44 (IST) Apr 21
In age group 10-20 years, 8.07% Covid-19 cases were reported in first wave, while 8.50% cases were registered in second wave, government says
16:43 (IST) Apr 21
Remdesivir does not reduce mortality: Dr VK Paul, Member, Health Niti Ayog