***CORONA VIRUS UPDATES***

[Kool_SRG]

5 minutes ago, Mirage said:

Any news on the testing procedures and where the samples are being sent?

ICMR approved test centers ki sending...There are some Pvt labs also which are been given permission.

Hospitals admitting suspect cases of COVID19 should collect nasal and throat swab samples in one VTM tube and transport them to the nearest testing laboratory in cold chain. The list of Government and Private laboratories with COVID19 testing facility can be accessed by clicking the link

 

https://covid.icmr.org.in/index.php/testing-facilities

 

 

https://icmr.nic.in/sites/default/files/upload_documents/Govt_COVID19_Testing_Lab_07042020.pdf

 

 

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All hospitals must inform authorities if they admit COVID-19 patient, says Delhi Police

Delhi Police PRO MS Randhawa said that all hospitals must inform the police, the Delhi health department the COVID-19 authorized hospitals if they admit any COVID-19 positive patient. "If this is not followed it will be considered as concealment of facts and legal action will be taken," he said.

He added, "After 1 March, whoever visited Markaz Nizabackn should inform their concerned police stations. If they don't do so it will be considered as concealment of facts and legal action will be taken against the violators."

[Kool_SRG]

NIV Pune approves 7 antibody rapid tests

The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has validated seven antibody-based rapid tests for coronavirus and found them to be satisfactory, ANI reported on Tuesday. 

 

 

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UK registers 786 COVID-19 deaths in one day

The UK registered a daily record of 786 coronavirus deaths, AFP reported on Tuesday.

[Mirage]

1 minute ago, Anta Assamey said:

Every state has their own labs.... To do the tests... But all samples should be sent to Pune or Delhi to officially claim it a positive...  Because India recognized only when they are tested in those 2 officially recognized Infectious Diseases labs ...Its an Age old Rule...

As the cases pile up this might become a burden on those centers in Pune and Delhi. Not sure on their capacity though

[Mirage]

2 minutes ago, Kool_SRG said:

ICMR approved test centers ki sending...There are some Pvt labs also which are been given permission.

Hospitals admitting suspect cases of COVID19 should collect nasal and throat swab samples in one VTM tube and transport them to the nearest testing laboratory in cold chain. The list of Government and Private laboratories with COVID19 testing facility can be accessed by clicking the link

 

https://covid.icmr.org.in/index.php/testing-facilities

 

 

 

 

 

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[Anta Assamey]

Just now, Mirage said:

As the cases pile up this might become a burden on those centers in Pune and Delhi. Not sure on their capacity though

Yes you are right .. My point is Any where tested they still need to send the sample to Pune or Delhi ..

 

Aha... May be I should be more clear... Example.... Lab in Hyderabad can test and say its Positive and start the treatment... But the official count is increased when its confirmed by Pune or Delhi Labs.... Because of Official Recognized Infectious diseases labs ...  But as I said they might be little loosening of rules now in this crisis time ..

[Mirage]

1 minute ago, Anta Assamey said:

Yes you are right .. My point is Any where tested they still need to send the sample to Pune or Delhi ..

 

Aha... May be I should be more clear... Example.... Lab in Hyderabad can test and say its Positive and start the treatment... But the official count is increased when its confirmed by Pune or Delhi Labs.... Because of Official Recognized Infectious diseases labs ...  But as I said they might be little loosening of rules now in this crisis time ..

Ardamaindi.. thanks for explaining 

[Kool_SRG]

150 new COVID-19 cases reported in Maharashtra today

The Maharashtra health department said that 150 more COVID-19 positive cases were reported in the state on Tuesday, taking the total number of coronavirus cases in the state to 1,018.

Essential goods shops to remain open for two hours everyday in some places

Pune Police on Tuesday imposed restrictions in several areas of the city to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Shops related to essential services (excluding medicals and hospitals) to remain open from 10 am to 12 pm (for 2 hours only), the police said.

"Restrictions are applicable in the areas which fall in jurisdiction of police stations such as Kondhwa, Swargate, Khadak, and Faraskhana. These areas were sealed by Pune Municipal corporation yesterday. Restrictions to be imposed from 7 pm on Tuesday to 14 April," the statement said.

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Gujarat reports 19 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths today

The Gujarat government said that 19 COVID-19 positive cases and two deaths have been reported in the state on Tuesday. Both the deceased had comorbidity condition. Total positive cases in the state stand at 175.

[Kool_SRG]

125 COVID-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir so far

The Jammu and Kashmir government said that 125 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir as of 6 pm on Tuesday. This includes 118 active cases, four recovered patients and three deaths.

 

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Delhi govt to give compensation of Rs 1 crore to medical workers in csase of death

The Delhi government issued an order on Tuesday to provide a compensation of Rs 1 crore for doctors, nurses, and sanitation workers if the death will occur due to COVID-19.

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ICMR issues guidelines for COVID-19 sample collection

For the first time, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has issued guidelines for sample collection sites for COVID-19 testing. Few state governments had suggested establishing sample collection sites, over which ICMR said it has no objection and released an advisory.

 

 

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14 month old toddler dies of COVID-19 in Gujarat, say reports

A 14 month old chil who had tested positive for coronavirus in Gujarat's Jamnagar, passed away on Tuesday evening, reports said.

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NYC virus deaths exceed 3,200, topping toll for 9/11 attacks

New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed the number of those killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11, health officials said Tuesday. At least 3,202 people have died in New York from COVID-19, according to the count released by the city.

The deadliest terror attack on US soil killed 2,753 people in the city and 2,977 overall, when hijacked planes slammed into the twin towers, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field on 11 September, 2001. New York state recorded 731 new coronavirus deaths, its biggest one-day jump yet, for a statewide toll of nearly 5,500, Governor Andrew Cuomo said.

“Behind every one of those numbers is an individual. There’s a family, there’s a mother, there’s a father, there’s a sister, there’s a brother. So a lot of pain again today for many New Yorkers,” he said.