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Maharashtra Slashes Charges for RT-PCR Testing
With the cost of producing the test kit falling after Maharashtra eased lockdown rules, the state government further lowered the fees for COVID-19 RT-PCR tests performed by private laboratories. According to the government’s decision, the charges for collecting test samples from the collection sites have been reduced to Rs 1,200 from Rs 1,900 (which was fixed last month). Collecting samples from kiosks, COVID-19 care collection centers, hospitals, clinics, laboratory quarantine centers will now cost Rs 1,600 versus Rs 2,200 earlier. Fees for collecting patient samples from their residence, their transportation, analysis and presentation of samples have been reduced to 2,000 rupees from 2,500 rupees, the government said.
A clinical trial of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine will begin this month in countries like India
Clinical trials of the Sputnik V vaccine for the coronavirus will take place this month in several countries, including India, Kirill Dmitriev, executive director of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), confirmed on Monday. Dmitriev told Sputnik that clinical trials in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Philippines, India and Brazil will begin this month. “Post-registration studies involving more than 40,000 people began in Russia on August 26, before AstraZeneca began its phase 3 trial in the US with 30,000 participants. Clinical trials in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates The United States (UAE), the Philippines, India and Brazil will begin this month. Preliminary results of the phase 3 trial will be published in October-November 2020, “said Dmitriev.
Five states contribute 70% of total COVID-19 deaths in India
Five states, including Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Uttar Pradesh, contribute more than 60% of total COVID-19 cases, 62% of active cases, and 70% of total deaths reported due to the virus in India, the Union Health Ministry reported on Monday. Maharashtra ranks first with 21.6%, followed by Andhra Pradesh (11.8%), Tamil Nadu (11%), Karnataka (9.5%) and Uttar Pradesh with 6.3%. According to the Union Ministry of Health, Maharashtra has 26.76% of active cases in the country, followed by Andhra Pradesh (11.30%), Karnataka (11.25%), Uttar Pradesh (6.98% ) and Tamil Nadu (5.83%). penny).
Mira Bhayandar: shopping malls, market complexes to reopen from today
The shopping centers and market complexes in Mira Bhayandar were allowed to reopen as of today (September 7) according to an order issued by Municipal Commissioner Vijay Rathod. The order, issued Sunday under Mission Begin Again to gradually ease lockdown restrictions, is applicable to establishments only in Mira Bhayander Municipal Corporation’s non-containment zones. read more
BMC to add 250 ICU beds to its jumbo centers
With the increase in active COVID-19 cases, there is once again a scramble for ICU beds in the city’s private hospitals. To address the shortage, the BMC will start around 250 ICU beds in its giant COVID centers this week. The new ICU beds will be installed in the jumbo centers in BKC, Mahalaxmi, the NSCI Dome in Worli, the Nesco center in Goregaon and the Richardson and Cruddas center in Mulund. According to data from BMC, active cases in the city have increased almost 30% during the fortnight. Over the past two days, the city has reported more than 1,500 Covid-19 cases each day, an increase from the less than 1,000 daily cases reported over the past fortnight.
‘Raids’ on N95 mask makers as prices skyrocket
State authorities “raided” the factories of two major N95 mask manufacturers in Taloja and Palghar last week to determine the cost of manufacturing the protective equipment. The move came after the companies, Venus Safety and Health and Magnum Health and Safety, refused to share details of their manufacturing costs with the government. In August, the public health department formed a committee, led by Sudhakar Shinde, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule CEO Jan Arogya Yojana, to set skyrocketing prices for N95 masks across the state. Prices have risen at least six times since March, officials said, adding that manufacturers’ refusal to cooperate had caused delays in fixing a maximum price.
Chaos Ahead of Maharashtra Monsoon Session Over COVID-19 Test Reports
Chaotic scenes were witnessed at the Maharashtra Vidhan Bhavan facility on the Monday before the start of the state legislature’s monsoon session as multiple MLAs were not allowed in as their coronavirus test reports were not available. The two-day monsoon session of the state legislature began amid the shadow of COVID-19. Former President Haribhau Bagade and other lawmakers, who were unable to enter Vidhan Bhavan, complained to the Chief Deputy Minister of the State, Ajit Pawar, when he arrived there. Pawar called the secretary of the legislature, Rajendra Bhagwat, and asked him to ensure that all lawmakers whose test reports are negative can enter as soon as possible.
Five posts to start the week on a good note
It’s another day in quarantine. While cities continue to unblock themselves, it is important to follow security measures and go out only when necessary. For one thing, many have stayed connected with their friends and family with the help of the Internet. The last few months in quarantine have also given space for people to get creative, lend a hand or share a couple of laughs. Here are five posts selected by us from the Internet to start your week on a good note.
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