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  • Central govt hospitals in Delhi add 1,000 more Covid beds to keep up with patient numbers

    Express News Service
    NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Friday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness of the four central government hospitals in the national capital amid a shortage of beds, oxygen, and ICU facilities for a high number of Covid patients.

    In a statement issued later, the government said that Safdarjung Hospital is augmenting the bed availability with 172 more Covid beds, and with this, the super-specialty block at the hospital would be fully converted to a specialty block for only infected patients.

    Besides, 46 beds including 32 ICU beds are being added with help of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).

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     At the Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (RML Hospital), the government said that 200 additional beds were being created for Covid patients.  In Lady Hardinge Medical College, 240 more beds are being created by CSIR which will become operational soon.

    The Director of AIIMS (New Delhi) outlined the expansion plans for adding more beds in other wards. The total capacity will be enhanced to more than 1,000 beds for only Covid patients, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

    Vardhan said the government directed to expedite installation of 5 Pressure Swing Adsorption plants at all locations in Delhi hospitals and asked them to be prepared with expansion plans for providing timely treatment to the Covid patients in the days to come.

    “A decision was also taken to install DRDO-Tata Sons oxygen generation plants at AIIMS, NIC Jhajjar, Safdarjung, LHMC, and Dr. RML Hospital immediately,” said the statement adding that these plants will have a capacity to generate 1000 litres of oxygen per minute.

  • Vaccine against COVID-19 only helps prevent severe illness: AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria

    By ANI
    NEW DELHI: AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that COVID-19 vaccine prevents people from getting severe illness though it may not prevent their getting infection.

    Addressing issues related to COVID-19 along with Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, Narayana Health and Dr Naresh Trehan, Chairman, Medanta through video conferencing, Dr Guleria said that anti-bodies which are produced because of the vaccine will not allow the virus to further replicate and it will not allow the disease to become more severe and therefore lives will be saved.

    “There are a lot of people who are saying what is the point of vaccination because I know a person who got vaccination and even two weeks of vaccination, he got COVID-19. The vaccine prevents you from getting the disease in the form of severe illness, hospitalisation, going into the ICUs, or even dying from COVID-19. It may not prevent you from getting the infection,” he said.

    “We know that it has good potential in the majority of people. But when you are exposed to a COVID-19 patient, the virus may still come in your nose and throat, it may multiply there for some time. But anti-bodies which have been produced because of the vaccine you have taken will not allow the virus to further replicate and it will not allow the disease to become more severe and therefore you will be saved. But during that time, your RT-PCR test may come positive and you may be infectious to others,” he added

    Dr Guleria said there is need to use masks and follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviour even after vaccination and the vaccine is one weapon in the fight against coronavirus.

    “The most important is COVID appropriate behavior. Vaccine is just one weapon that we have. The vaccine will not bring down the pandemic. The number of cases we are having right now has to be brought down by breaking the chain of transmission. This is the virus that spreads from one human to another,” he said.

    “It is important to understand that even after the vaccine we may have a positive report. It is important to wear a mask even after vaccination. Currently we know that the vaccine does not prevent people from getting the infection. Hopefully, as we go along and more research comes in, we will have better vaccines which will also prevent us from getting the infection and that will bring down the number of cases and break the chain of transmission,” he added.

    India reported 2,95,041 new COVID-19 cases and 2,023 deaths on Wednesday, a record-high since the pandemic broke out last year. (ANI)

  • Need strict action against comedian Sunil Pal for ‘obnoxious’ remark: AIIMS doctors to Amit Shah

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: The AIIMS Resident Doctors’ Association (RDA) has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding the strictest steps for the “derogatory and obnoxious” comments by comedian Sunil Pal in an entertainment channel against doctors working in COVID management and treatment.

    Terming Pal’s comments “blunt lies”, the doctors’ body said that dissemination of those will be extremely dangerous in these times and relegate the faith of patients in the healthcare system.

    In the letter, the RDA said that frontline healthcare workers and other countrymen are facing the wrath of COVID-19 and everyone is trying their best to alleviate the suffering caused by the recent surge of infections.

    “It breaks the heart of all those who have endeared so much, doctors and non-doctors alike when their intentions are questioned and maleficence is spread by denigrating words. The recent monologue by comedian Sunil Pal circulated on NBT entertainment channel has pinched the weary nerves of all doctors who have jumped back into this war, often selflessly, and is definitely bound to affect their morale and grit,” the RDA said.

    The doctor’s association termed the comedian’s monologue “nefarious, ill-hearted and ill-conceived”. “His blatant accusations of fraudulent deeds of doctors, comparing doctors to evil creatures of the society and spreading lies about COVID-19 when the whole country is fighting against it, is beyond logic,” it said.

    Describing doctors as “soldiers” in this battle against the pandemic, the RDA said, “His action warrant the strongest punishment so that we understand that our country is with us as we face this COVID-19 war. The government should ensure that such provocative videos propagating falsified information should be admonished.”

    “On behalf of the medical fraternity, and all healthcare and frontline workers we demand strongly that strictest steps be taken against his inappropriate conduct at the earliest to prevent unrest amongst doctors and anxiety amongst the affected patients and their family,” the RDA letter stated.

  • Non-adherence to COVID-19 norms, virulent strains could be behind surge in infections: AIIMS chief

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: People not adhering to COVID-appropriate behaviour and the circulation of highly infectious strains of SARS-COV-2 could be the primary reasons behind the surge in coronavirus infections in India, AIIMS Director Dr Randeep Guleria said on Monday.

    He also warned that if the situation is not reversed, then the galloping infection rate will eventually cause a huge strain on the country’s healthcare system.

    He sought stricter enforcement of COVID-appropriate behaviour on the ground level by the administration and authorities.

    “Around February, when cases started to decrease, people became lax towards following COVID-appropriate behaviour as they thought the virus had become ineffective.”

    “People are taking the disease lightly now. If you go out, you see that marketplaces, restaurants and shopping malls are crowded and full of people and these all are super-spreader events,” Guleria said.

    Earlier, if one sick person was able to infect around 30 per cent of their contacts, this time those getting the disease are infecting a larger number of people, he said.

    “So, the rate of spread of the infection is fast possibly due to the highly infectious and transmissible strains circulating,” he added.

    Various strains of SARS-CoV-2, including the UK, South Africa and Brazil variants, are circulating in India and have been termed as highly transmissible by experts.

    Guleria said the entire humanity is going through a difficult time and “unless it is important, people should not venture out. Also, it has to be ensured that there is no gathering and stricter enforcement of COVID-appropriate behaviour has to be ensured”.

    “We may lose the gains we have made so far if we do not pay heed now,” and the situation may completely get out of control, he said.

    “If the situation is not reversed, then the galloping infection rate will eventually cause a huge strain on the healthcare system also,” he stressed.

    The AIIMS chief also urged people to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

    Though the vaccine will not protect a person from contracting the infection, it will prevent its progression to a severe form and thereby reduce mortality, Guleria said.

    But wearing a mask and following other protocols is equally important, he added.

    India on Monday recorded the biggest single-day jump of 1,68,912 fresh COVID-19 cases that took the infection tally to 1,35,27,717, according to Union health ministry data.

    Ten states — Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan — have shown a steep rise in daily cases, accounting for 83.02 per cent of the infections reported in a day.

  • President Kovind returns to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery at AIIMS

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said he has returned to Rashtrapati Bhavan after bypass surgery at the AIIMS here.

    “I have returned to Rashtrapati Bhavan after my surgery. My speedy recovery is thanks to wishes and prayers of all of you and exceptional care given by doctors and nursing staff at AIIMS and Army’s RR hospital. I am thankful to everyone! I am glad to be back home,” Kovind tweeted.

    I have returned to Rashtrapati Bhavan after my surgery. My speedy recovery is thanks to wishes and prayers of all of you and exceptional care given by doctors and nursing staff at AIIMS and Army’s RR hospital. I am thankful to everyone! I am glad to be back home. pic.twitter.com/nhe6eC7OrD
    — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 12, 2021

    Kovind, 75, had on March 30 underwent a cardiac bypass surgery at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here.

    In a tweet on April 3, the Rashtrapati Bhavan had said, “President Kovind was shifted from the ICU to a special room in the AIIMS today.

    His health has been improving continuously. Doctors are constantly monitoring his condition and have advised him to take rest.”

  • AIIMS 35 doctors who have taken both doses of vaccine infected Corona

    Corona cases are increasing rapidly in the country. On the other hand, PM Modi has made it clear on Thursday about the imposition of complete lockdown in the country that, there is no need to impose lockdown at present, attention should be given to the night curfew. At the same time, among the increasing cases of corona, there have been many such cases, which have been re-infected even after taking both doses of corona vaccine. Please tell that 35 doctors of AIIMS located in Delhi have been hit by Corona. Significantly, all these doctors had taken both doses of the vaccine, but even after this all these coronas have been found infected. Please tell that before this, 37 doctors of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi have been found to be corona positive. Of these, 32 doctors are home isolates and 5 are said to be in critical condition who have been admitted to the hospital. At the same time, according to the news, most of these doctors are those who were treating the corona patients. Currently, it has emerged as the biggest hot spot in Delhi. After this pace of Corona in Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is seen in action. Please tell that Kejriwal called Dr. Ganga Ram Hospital Chairman Dr. DS Rana to hold a meeting. Explain that in the last 24 hours, 1 lakh 31 thousand 968 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the country. Thereafter, the total number of positive cases has increased to 1,30,60,542.

    However, vaccination campaign is also being carried out in the country at a rapid pace. As of Friday morning, a total of 9,43,34,262 people have been vaccinated with the corona virus. On the other hand, Home Minister Amit Shah said about the vaccine in Kolkata, “The lack of vaccine information is not correct. All states are being given adequate dose of vaccine. ”

  • Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu receives second dose of COVID-19 vaccine

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu was administered the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the AIIMS here on Sunday.

    He had received the first shot in Chennai on March 1.

    “I appeal to all the eligible people to get themselves vaccinated immediately & everyone to continue to follow all precautions in view of the surge in cases in some parts of the country,” the Vice President’s Secretariat tweeted, quoting Naidu.

  • Lalu Yadav may have to stay in AIIMS for a few more weeks, hospital tells jail officials

    Express News Service
    RANCHI: Jailed RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav is likely to remain in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, for a few more weeks. As per the health report sent to the jail authorities by the AIIMS Director, it may take four weeks for him to recover completely.

    The 72-year-old RJD chief, after being diagnosed with symptoms of pneumonia, was shifted to AIIMS in January this year on the recommendation of an eight-member medical board, set up to look into his health condition. Yadav is also suffering from hypertension, diabetes, heart and kidney ailments.

    In a move to bring Yadav back to Ranchi, Birsa Munda Central Jail Superintendent had sought a report from the AIIMS Director about his health condition. The AIIMS Director in his reply said that though Yadav is stable, he is not in a condition to get discharged from there.

    “We have received a report from the AIIMS Director, where it has been said that he is not in a condition of getting discharged at this point of time as he is still under the process of recovery. He has sought another 2-4 weeks’ time during which there are chances of him getting him fully recovered,” said Jail IG Virendra Bhushan. The AIIMS Director, however, said the condition of Yadav is otherwise stable, he added.

    According to jail IG Virendra Bhushan, an appropriate decision on whether Yadav will be lodged in jail or admitted again to Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) will be taken, as per the report given by AIIMS once he is discharged from there.

    After being convicted by a Special CBI Court in Ranchi on December 23, 2017 in the second fodder scam case involving the illegal withdrawal of Rs 89.27 lakh from Deoghar treasury, the RJD chief was lodged in Birsa Munda Central jail in Ranchi but was shifted to RIMS on August 29, 2018, due to his deteriorating health condition.

    Yadav, so far, has been convicted in four out of the five cases related to multi-crore fodder scam cases related to Chaibasa Treasury (RC20A/96) on September 30, 2013, another Chaibasa Treasury (RC68A/96) on January 24, 2018, Deoghar Treasury (RC 64A/96) on February 23, 2018 and Dumka Treasury (RC38A/96) on February 19.

  • President Ram Nath Kovind shifted from ICU as his health improves post bypass surgery

    By ANI
    NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind was on Saturday shifted from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to a special room at the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospital after undergoing bypass surgery earlier this week.

    In a tweet, the Rashtrapati Bhawan said, “His health has been improving continuously. Doctors are constantly monitoring his condition and have advised him to take rest.”

    “President Kovind was shifted from the ICU to a special room in the AIIMS today. His health has been improving continuously. Doctors are constantly monitoring his condition and have advised him to take rest,” read the tweet.

    The President had undergone bypass surgery at AIIMS hospital on March 30.

    On Thursday, the President had said he is recovering well after his bypass surgery and thanked doctors and caregivers.

    “I’ve been recovering well after the bypass surgery, thanks to the amazing dedication of the doctors and caregivers. I’m touched by messages, from citizens and leaders from India and abroad, wishing me a speedy recovery. It’s difficult to express in words my gratitude to you all!” the Rashtrapati Bhawan tweeted.

    President Kovind had undergone a health check-up at the Army Hospital (R&R) in Delhi following chest discomfort last Friday. He was then shifted to AIIMS Delhi the next day.

  • President Kovind shifted to AIIMS for planned bypass procedure: Rashtrapati Bhavan

    By PTI
    NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind was on Saturday shifted to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here for a planned bypass procedure which is expected to be performed on Tuesday, a statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

    The president’s health condition is stable and he is under the care of experts, it said.

    Kovind, 75, had undergone a health check-up at the Army Hospital (R&R) here following chest discomfort on Friday morning.

    “The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has been shifted to the AIIMS, Delhi, in the afternoon today (March 27, 2021). Post investigations, doctors have advised him to undergo a planned bypass procedure which is expected to be performed on the morning of March 30, Tuesday.”

    “The President’s health is stable and he is under the care of the experts at the AIIMS,” the statement said.

    Earlier on Saturday, the Army hospital said in a medical bulletin that the president is being referred to AIIMS, Delhi for further investigation.

    The hospital had on Friday said, “President of India visited Army Hospital (R&R) following chest discomfort this morning. He is undergoing routine check-up and is under observation”.