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Indian Express
10 hours ago
- Business
- Indian Express
11 new COVID cases across Gurgaon, Faridabad; 29 active cases in both districts
Six new coronavirus cases were detected in Haryana's Gurgaon district Tuesday, with five recoveries and the number of active cases at 17. On Tuesday, 163 samples were tested in the district, and the cumulative number of cases detected this year is now 34. Five of the positive cases detected on Tuesday have no recent travel history and involve a 31-year-old male resident of Sector 42, a 29-year-old male resident of Sector 56, a 32-year-old female resident of Sector 49, a 32-year-old male resident of Sector 67, and a 35-year-old male resident of Sector 37C. A 50-year-old male resident of Hayatpur, who tested positive, had recently travelled to Haridwar. In Faridabad, 130 samples were tested, and five COVID-positive cases were detected. Three patients recovered from the disease, and the active and cumulative number of cases in the district stood at 12 and 26, respectively. There have been no deaths yet in Haryana, and all patients in Gurgaon are under home isolation. The health department had earlier stated that the situation was under control and that there was no cause for worry with the rise in mild symptomatic COVID-19 cases. 'All the pandemic-era precautionary measures and advisories, including mask-wearing, have been reissued and reiterated to hospitals. For now, we have made available 500 beds across isolation wards in government hospitals and other sites for any rise in serious cases. We will increase the number if and when the need arises. We have told hospitals to carry out tests for those showing symptoms. There is no reason to panic, the situation is well under control,' Dr Alka Singh, Chief Medical Officer, Gurgaon, told The Indian Express last month. 'There is no need to panic. It is an endemic (disease) now. Many people with symptoms are likely to test positive,' Dr Singh added. Following a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Southeast Asia, India too has seen fresh cases, with a majority of them being reported from Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. However, most of the cases are mild and not associated with severity or mortality. Around the time the second wave of COVID-19 peaked in India, the Haryana government launched a door-to-door screening programme in rural areas across the state on May 15, 2021. Till June 3 of that year, over 1.66 crore people were screened, which was roughly around 60 per cent of the state's 2.91 crore population. In May of that year, the transmission rate of the disease had been found to be rapidly increasing in rural areas. A survey conducted by the state's health department on COVID-19 patients admitted in various hospitals revealed that 68 per cent were from urban areas, while 32 per cent of the patients were from rural areas. During the second wave, Haryana had imposed a one-week lockdown on May 3, which was extended multiple times. However, as fresh cases continued to dip, the state government gradually relaxed various curbs.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
Fresh 7 COVID cases in Kolkata, number of active cases in Bengal now 30
Seven new COVID-19 cases have been reported from four hospitals in Kolkata, taking the active case count in the state to 30. According to sources, two patients are currently being treated at a private hospital in Alipore. One of them, an 89-year-old man from Alipore, required oxygen support due to respiratory distress. Although his condition is now improving, he remains in isolation in the ICU. Meanwhile, a 41-year-old woman from Thakurpukur is also admitted to the same hospital. Hospital sources said she had complained of a headache, fever, and respiratory issues. Although she does not require oxygen support, she has been kept in isolation as a precaution. One COVID-positive patient has been admitted to a private hospital off EM Bypass. Additionally, two swabs tested positive at a private hospital in Salt Lake. Hospital sources confirmed that hospitalization was necessary for these two individuals. Two more patients with COVID-19 have also been admitted to the same Salt Lake hospital. At the Kolkata Port Trust Hospital, two patients currently admitted have also tested positive for COVID-19. Although the state health department has yet to issue any official directives, sources said that officials are watching out more vigilantly for possible symptoms. Two isolation wards have been kept ready at the Infectious Diseases (ID) Hospital in case the number of cases increases. Health department officials, however, said that there is no cause for concern at the moment. Meanwhile, with fresh COVID-19 cases being reported in Bengal, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has decided to install banners across all its health units in the city. These banners will promote awareness about basic precautions such as handwashing, wearing masks, and maintaining social distance. Deputy Mayor Atin Ghosh, who also holds the MMIC (Health) portfolio, held a meeting earlier this week with health officers from all boroughs. Speaking to the media, Ghosh said, 'Though there has hardly been any instance of the virus affecting the lower respiratory tract, elderly people with comorbidities need to be cautious. The virus can spread fast, but the chances of it being fatal, as of now, are low.' Health workers across all wards have been directed to collect information regarding COVID-19 symptoms, in addition to their usual data collection related to malaria and dengue. They have been instructed to isolate any individual showing influenza-like symptoms or signs of severe acute respiratory infection.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Weather Today Live Updates: Bay of Bengal low-pressure system set to intensify; heavy rain alert issued for Kolkata
India is facing a critical phase with extreme weather and rising COVID-19 concerns. The southwest monsoon has intensified across Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Gujarat, with red alerts issued in multiple districts. Landslides, flooding, and infrastructure damage have been reported in Nilgiris, Bengaluru, and coastal regions. Gujarat recorded rainfall up to 1600% above normal in May. Hyderabad and Delhi face thunderstorms and strong wind warnings. The India Meteorological Department forecasts more rainfall and urges caution in vulnerable areas. States have activated flood shelters, relief measures, and infrastructure inspections to mitigate the risks. Meanwhile, Maharashtra's COVID-19 toll rose to seven in May, with new cases in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Tamil Nadu reported a COVID-positive death linked to kidney disease. While health officials downplay the impact, comorbidities remain a concern amid these dual crises. 09:17 (IST) May 29 Weather Today Live Updates: Bay of Bengal system to bring heavy rain to Kolkata A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a depression by Thursday morning, moving toward the Bengal and Odisha coasts. The Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata, has upgraded the rain alert to very heavy, predicting 70 to 200 mm rainfall in Kolkata and surrounding districts like North and South 24 Parganas, Howrah, and Hooghly. The system will bring heavy rain, squalls, and potential flooding, especially in low-lying areas, from Thursday afternoon through Friday, with light rain expected until Saturday. Northern Bengal is likely to experience more intense rainfall. Temperatures in Kolkata have already dropped below normal due to pre-rain showers. 09:16 (IST) May 29 Weather Today Live Updates: Red alert, schools shut amid Kerala rain fury Kerala has been lashed by intense monsoon rains prompting red alerts across several districts. Landslides and severe waterlogging led to school closures in six districts. Avalanche and nearby areas recorded extremely high rainfall. Authorities have warned residents in vulnerable zones and activated disaster management plans. Emergency teams are on standby, and efforts are ongoing to clear roads and restore power in affected areas. The IMD forecasts continued heavy rainfall over the next few days, heightening alert levels. 09:15 (IST) May 29 Weather Today Live Updates: Heavy rain triggers warnings in Telangana Telangana witnessed significant rainfall, with Utkur in Narayanpet district receiving 81.8 mm. Other areas like Gadwal, Alwalpad, and Vikarabad also saw heavy showers. The IMD issued a warning for continued rainfall with gusty winds and thunderstorms. Hyderabad's Old Mumbai Highway was inundated due to clogged flood canals. HYDRAA officials ordered desilting and clearing operations. Citizens are advised to avoid low-lying areas and stay alert for lightning and storm-related advisories over the next 48 hours. 09:15 (IST) May 29 Weather Today Live Updates: Tamil Nadu's Nilgiris suffers landslides The Nilgiris district saw widespread damage from heavy rain. Landslides, tree falls, and road blockages disrupted daily life. Avalanche recorded 142 mm rainfall; Kundha and Naduvattam were heavily affected. A mud house collapsed in Manjanakorai, and several areas faced power cuts. Ooty-Gudalur highway was blocked by unstable boulders. Tourist spots remain closed, and NDRF teams are active in high-risk zones. With rainfall predicted till May 30, authorities are monitoring and enforcing restricted access to danger zones. 09:15 (IST) May 29 Weather Today Live Updates: Gujarat sees unseasonal rain surge, alerts Issued Gujarat experienced one of its wettest Mays, with Saurashtra-Kutch receiving over 1600% more rain than normal. Amreli recorded 117 mm, followed by Valsad and Dangs. Though intensity reduced slightly, light to moderate thunderstorms with gusty winds up to 50 kmph are forecasted. The IMD noted this surge was due to multiple weather systems from neighbouring states and the Arabian Sea. Officials are monitoring districts for flooding, with advisories issued to stay indoors during storm activity and ensure drainage remains unclogged. 09:14 (IST) May 29 Covid 19 Cases in India Live Updates: Chennai reports COVID-positive death A 60-year-old man with chronic kidney disease died at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital after being referred from ESIC Hospital. He tested positive for COVID-19 just before his death, but officials say the virus was not the direct cause. The patient had diabetes, hypertension, and was undergoing dialysis. Public health officials noted the death as incidental, with COVID found during treatment for acute gastroenteritis and dehydration. The state continues to see sporadic cases with most recovering without major treatment. 09:13 (IST) May 29 Covid 19 Cases in India Live Updates: COVID toll rises in Maharashtra Maharashtra's COVID-19 toll reached seven this May, with the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation reporting the death of a 67-year-old stroke survivor. He tested positive on May 24 and died due to complications linked to comorbidities. Another death involved a 47-year-old patient with typhoid. Despite these cases, the BMC reported no new fatalities in Mumbai. Navi Mumbai confirmed four new cases, bringing its total to 19. State health officials stress these deaths are isolated and not alarming in a state with a large population. Heavy monsoon rains have battered Kerala and several other states, prompting red alerts across Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Gujarat. Intense rainfall has caused landslides, flooding, and roadblocks, especially in Kerala's northern districts and the Nilgiris. Schools have been closed in six Kerala districts as emergency teams work to restore power and clear affected areas. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts continued heavy rain, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and possible lightning strikes in coming days. Flood shelters have been activated in vulnerable zones across states, while cities like Delhi and Hyderabad prepare for storms. Meanwhile, Maharashtra has reported seven COVID-19 deaths this month, with new cases in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. Tamil Nadu recorded a COVID-positive death linked to pre-existing conditions. The combined impact of severe weather and rising COVID cases poses ongoing challenges for state authorities.
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Hans India
Covid in new avatar makes debut in city!
Hyderabad: With the first COVID-positive case getting reported in the city, the Health Department swung into action in the state as the authorities established an isolation ward in Gandhi Hospital with 30 beds in the wake of increasing cases in the country. However, experts opined that the variant JN1 is not a variant of concern. According to reports, one doctor was tested positive for Coronavirus in Kukatpally area. The doctor was suffering with fever for the last couple of days and when RTPCR test was conducted, he was found infected. However, the doctors have said that there is no need to panic, but urged people to be cautious and wear masks in the populated areas. There has been a spike in the COVID cases in the country, especially in the states like Maharashtra, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, taking the tally to over 257 cases. The health officials said that there was no need for panic as the World Health Organisation had declared that COVID-19 was no longer a global public health emergency. The virus exists in the environment and may cause meek, flu-like symptoms such as cold, cough, fever, throat pain, body aches, etc. According to experts, the virus may not be as effective as in the past. Gandhi Critical Care Medicine Head of the Department Prof Dr Kiran Madala said that after the first two waves, the COVID virus has been spreading in the form of different variants. After the Delta variant in 2021 and Omicron variant in 2022, the effect of the virus has drastically come down. In spite of high cases being registered, the effect was not much. The virus spread has been in countries like Hong Kong, Singapore. Dr Kiran said that the JN1 and XBB variants were reported in the country even in the past. Presently, the variants belong to the Omicron family but it has not been told by the WHO. 'There are two types of immunities including one which we got from the vaccines, which may have gone by now and there is a cell mediated immunity (An immune response where specialised cells, primary T cells, directly target and destroy infected cells or cancer cells, as well as regulate other immune responses) in the body. Generally, immunity power is more in our country. People can avoid the effect of the virus if they maintain hygiene and wear masks,' said Dr Kiran.
New York Post
22-05-2025
- Politics
- New York Post
Andrew Cuomo's day of reckoning has been long overdue
For years, the cries of grieving families have echoed in the halls of power — dismissed, deflected and ignored. Now, with the Department of Justice finally opening a criminal investigation into former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for allegedly lying to Congress about his administration's role in New York's nursing home COVID deaths, we have our first real glimmer of hope. This is a moment of reckoning. And it's long, long overdue. Advertisement More than 15,000 seniors perished in New York's nursing homes after Cuomo's infamous March 25, 2020, directive forced facilities to accept COVID-positive patients. The result was as deadly as it was predictable. But what followed was arguably even worse: a calculated coverup. Cuomo and his inner circle allegedly doctored a state Health Department report in July 2020 to conceal the true death toll. Advertisement While families buried loved ones, Cuomo polished his image, published a book and collected accolades — including an Emmy — built on fiction. This wasn't just a policy failure. It was a betrayal. Advertisement And for over five years, grieving families like ours were gaslit and told to move on. That's why Voices for Seniors was formed — not just by us after the tragic deaths of our loved ones but by a collective of heartbroken, determined citizens who came together to speak for the voiceless. We represent over 15,000 families demanding what we were never given: answers, transparency and justice. We've spent years fighting for the truth while Cuomo played politics with our pain. Advertisement And now, some are acting shocked that the DOJ is investigating him? Please. Of course Cuomo lied. The criminal investigation is not only justified — it's necessary. He knowingly misled Congress by downplaying his administration's role in obscuring the true number of nursing home deaths, all to protect his political ambitions. This isn't speculation; it's the reason federal prosecutors are now involved. The investigation exists because the facts — not political vendettas — demand accountability. Not partisan warfare Advertisement Let's be clear: This is not about partisan warfare. The virus didn't discriminate along party lines — and neither should justice. This is about human dignity. Advertisement About whether public officials can knowingly mislead the nation during a public health crisis and walk away unscathed. The fact that it took this long for a DOJ investigation to be launched speaks volumes about the political insulation that has protected Cuomo. But no one — no matter how powerful — is above the law. And no family should be forced to spend years screaming into the void for the truth. Advertisement This investigation is not 'election interference.' It is not a 'witch hunt.' It is the bare minimum accountability for a man who has done everything in his power to escape it. And let's not ignore the timing: Cuomo is floating a political comeback — a run for New York City mayor — counting on voters to forget the trauma he inflicted on thousands of families. Advertisement But we haven't forgotten. And we won't let others forget, either. Voices for Seniors will continue to fight on behalf of those who no longer can. We are committed to full cooperation with the DOJ and will not rest until the truth is fully revealed and accountability is served. The era of impunity must end. The coverup must end. And the silence? That ended the moment we stood up and said: Enough. Vivian Zayas is founder of the advocacy group Voices for Seniors, where Tracey Alvino is a board member.
