Coronavirus live updates: Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin flags 'severe crisis' over oxygen with PM Modi
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THE TIMES OF INDIA | May 07, 2021, 23:22:54 IST
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Coronavirus live updates: Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin flags 'severe crisis' over oxygen with PM Modi

Over 4.14 lakh fresh infections were reported on Thursday and also 3.927 deaths. Daily death count has now stayed above 3,000 for 10 days in a row. Maharashtra reported the most fatalities at 853. UP, Delhi and Karnataka also reported over 300 deaths each. Kerala and Madhya Pradesh have imposed lockdown amid a surge in cases. Stay with TOI for all updates.
14:08 (IST) May 07
In Delhi, Prahlad Kumar, a resident of Rohini has been arrested for black marketing of Covid-19 drug Remdesivir; three injections recovered from his possession. Case registered under sections 420/188 IPC & 3 Epidemic Diseases Act 1987 at Nangloi Police Station
14:00 (IST) May 07
We've received medical equipment from Russia, UK, UAE, USA, France, Ireland and Romania. We'll use oxygen cylinders in our new 240-bedded facility. Situation is under control, 20% of our requirement was fulfilled by oxygen concentrators: Director, Lady Hardinge hospital, Delhi
13:49 (IST) May 07
'Allocate at least 550 MT of oxygen to Bengal'
'Allocate at least 550 MT of oxygen to Bengal'
13:49 (IST) May 07
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi over oxygen allocation
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee writes to PM Modi over oxygen allocation
13:45 (IST) May 07
BJP MLA in Uttar Pradesh Dal Bahadur Kori dies due to post-Covid complications at a private hospital in Lucknow, PTI quotes family sources
13:37 (IST) May 07
Since CT- scan or X-Ray is becoming increasingly necessary to detect Covid-19 infection, government has decided to cap the price of CT-scan and digital X-Ray in private hospitals and labs at Rs 1,500 and Rs 250 respectively: Dr. K Sudhakar, Karnataka health minister
13:37 (IST) May 07
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to hold a high-level meeting today over current Covid-19 situation. Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, health minister Satyendar Jain and other officials will be present
13:34 (IST) May 07
Gujarat government announces that carrying Covid-19 positive report will not be necessary for admission of patients to hospitals in the state
13:22 (IST) May 07
Senior advocate Rahul Mehra, appearing for Delhi government apprises HC about teleconsultation for Covid-19 home isolated, mild, or asymptomatic patients. Mehra says doctors, who are in quarantine, who have Covid-19 but are asymptomatic can also be roped in as per their convenience
13:18 (IST) May 07
Union health minister Harsh Vardhan inspects the high-flow medical oxygen plant that has been set up DRDO at RML Hospital
Union health minister Harsh Vardhan inspects the high-flow medical oxygen plant that has been set up DRDO at RML Hospital

He says, "200 beds have been increased here of these 22 are ICU beds. With the help of this plant, 2.4-2.5 MT of oxygen will be generated."

13:09 (IST) May 07
More than 11.8 lakh beneficiaries, belonging to the age group of 18-44 years have been vaccinated so far since the third phase of the vaccination drive commenced, the ministry of health and family welfare said on Friday.
13:03 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin has signed an order to provide Rs 4,000 to each family as Corona relief. First installment of Rs 2,000 will be provided in the month of May
13:02 (IST) May 07
Kerala High Court refused to stay the Kerala government's order reducing the charge for RT-PCR tests from Rs 1,700 to Rs 500.The court said that the government's decision was taken following a market survey
12:59 (IST) May 07
Common entrance exam for army recruitment to be held at Jaipur and Jodhpur for rally and medically fit candidates scheduled on May 30, 2021, stands postponed owing to Covid-19 situation: Defence PRO,Rajasthan
12:57 (IST) May 07
Considering the requirement of Remdesivir in every state and ensuring its adequate availability, allocation of Remdesivir has been made up to May 16, 2021: DV Sadananda Gowda, Union minister of chemicals & fertilisers
12:57 (IST) May 07

Tackling Covid crisis requires able, visionary leadership; nation is sinking under the weight of Modi government's indifference

Sonia Gandhi

12:56 (IST) May 07
Modi government must urgently call all-party meeting on Covid-19 situation: Sonia Gandhi at CPP meet
12:56 (IST) May 07
Modi govt has failed people of country: Sonia Gandhi
India is crippled by political leadership that has no empathy for people, the Modi government has failed people of country, Sonia Gandhi said at the party meet.
12:46 (IST) May 07
Tamil Nadu government will bear the expenses of public getting treatment in private hospitals
12:42 (IST) May 07
'We have received these aids from Germany, France, UK, USA, Ireland, Abu Dhabi, Kuwait and Russia'