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Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Covid situation in control, no need to panic: PMC
Despite a noticeable uptick in the number of Covid-19 cases recently, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) officials claim that the situation in the city is under control and there is no need to panic. Civic officials said that existing Covid management protocols will continue to be followed. On Monday, the PMC held a review meeting to assess the Covid-19 situation in the city. The meeting was chaired by additional municipal commissioner M J Pradeep Chandran, and attended by representatives from the PMC health department, public health officials, and the Rapid Response Task Force. Experts from key institutions such as the National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), National Institute of Virology (NIV), B J Medical College (BJMC), and private hospitals also attended the meeting, according to officials. The RRT members said that the current virus strain in circulation is mild and no deaths have been reported in the city. The PMC till date has sent 145 Covid samples for genome sequencing and no new variant has been found. Besides, patients hospitalised with influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infection (SARI) will be tested for Covid. Dr Nina Borade, health chief of the PMC, said, 'The Covid situation in the city is under control and the situation is not alarming. However, experts have stressed that individuals in high-risk categories, with existing co-morbid conditions should take precautions. We have asked all private hospitals to test SARI and ILI patients for Covid.' As per the statement issued by the public health department, Maharashtra on Monday reported 65 fresh Covid cases with 26 from areas under the PMC, 22 from Mumbai, and two from areas under the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC). Since January, 1,504 Covid cases and 18 deaths amongst the infected have been reported. Furthermore, there are 613 active Covid-19 cases in the state. Since January, Mumbai has reported 687 cases, 681 of which were reported in May alone, said Dr Babita Kamlapurkar, joint director of health services. Dr Kamlapurkar said that instructions have been issued to all officers in the divisional, district, and municipal corporations across the state during the Covid-19 review meeting. 'Surveillance for ILI and SARI patients is being conducted regularly, with 5% of these patients being asked to undergo testing for Covid-19. All Covid-positive samples are sent for whole genome sequencing. Additionally, all healthcare facilities under the public health department, medical colleges within the medical education department, and hospitals and medical colleges in urban areas are directed to be prepared for Covid-19 testing and treatment,' she said.
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Democrats unveil task force to respond to ‘harm' inflicted by Trump administration
House Democrats revealed Monday that they have created a task force to respond to the 'harm' inflicted by the Trump administration. In a 'Dear Colleague' letter, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced the formation of a Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group to further the party's 'ongoing effort to push back against the far-right extremism that is being relentlessly unleashed on the American people.' 'We are engaged in a multifaceted struggle to protect and defend everyday Americans from the harm being inflicted by this administration,' Jeffries wrote. 'As outlined last week, it's an all hands on deck effort simultaneously underway in Congress, the Courts and the Community.' Jeffries said he asked Assistant Leader Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) to chair the task force and said Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) will be co-chairs. The New York Democrat said the party wants to drive down costs of living for struggling Americans and will continue efforts to address their problems. He also slammed the Republican Party for 'repeatedly' promising over the past year to make life more affordable while 'apparently, they didn't mean it.' 'House Republicans and the administration have done nothing to lower the high cost of living. The cost of groceries is skyrocketing,' Jeffries wrote. 'Meanwhile, Republicans continue to launch far-right attacks on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, public safety and the education of our children.' 'The American people are counting on us to stop them,' he concluded. 'Thank you for your continued leadership during this perilous moment. Together, we press on for the people.' In a 'Dear Colleague' letter of his own, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned there is a possibility of a 'Trump shutdown' and reminded his fellow senators that they have the power to determine if the government is funded past March 14. Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) also warned that his party was ready to shut down the federal government over President Trump's recent actions, noting he and his fellow Democrats can't support the 'lawlessness' that is happening. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
10-02-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Democrats unveil task force to respond to ‘harm' inflicted by Trump administration
House Democrats revealed Monday that they have created a task force to respond to the 'harm' inflicted by the Trump administration. In a 'Dear Colleague' letter, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) announced they were forming a Rapid Response Task Force and Litigation Working Group to further the party's 'ongoing effort to push back against the far-right extremism that is being relentlessly unleashed on the American people.' 'We are engaged in a multifaceted struggle to protect and defend everyday Americans from the harm being inflicted by this administration,' Jeffries wrote. 'As outlined last week, it's an all hands on deck effort simultaneously underway in Congress, the Courts and the Community.' Jeffries said he asked Assistant Leader Rep. Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) to chair the task force and said Reps. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) and Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) will be co-chairs. The New York Democrat said the party wants to drive down costs of living for struggling Americans and will continue efforts to solve their problems. However, he slammed the Republican Party for 'repeatedly' promising over the last year to make life more affordable while 'apparently, they didn't mean it.' 'House Republicans and the administration have done nothing to lower the high cost of living. The cost of groceries is skyrocketing,' Jeffries wrote. 'Meanwhile, Republicans continue to launch far-right attacks on Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, public safety and the education of our children.' 'The American people are counting on us to stop them,' he concluded. 'Thank you for your continued leadership during this perilous moment. Together, we press on for the people.' In a 'Dear Colleague' letter of his own, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned that there is a possibility of a 'Trump shutdown' and reminded his fellow senators that they have the power to determine if the government is funded past March 14. Democratic Sen. Andy Kim (N.J.) also warned that his party was ready to shut down the federal government over President Trump's recent actions, noting they can't support the 'lawlessness' that is happening.
