Indian COVID-19 Tally Crosses 2,00,00,000: Live India News 04 May 2021

Misuse of CT Scan and Biomarkers by Mild COVID-19 Patients Very Risky

AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria warned that one CT scan is equal to 300 X-rays. Also, the radiations of CT scans have shown an increased risk of developing cancer in the later stages of life. He highlights that it is not mandatory to get a CT scan if and when a person turns COVID positive. CT scan must be a form of diagnosis only at critical conditions to analyse the viral load.

IGST for Import of COVID-19 Relief material Exempted

The notification numbers 27/2021, 28/2021, and 29/2021 orders exemption of import tax on COVID-19 relief material.

https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1715668

Fifth Consignment Carrying 545 Xygen Concentrators Arrives in India from The US

Everyday Over 3000 COVID-19 Deaths are Reported in India

India reported a total of 355680 new COVID cases on Monday. Further 318761 COVID patients recovered in the past 24 hours as per MoHFW. Total COVID cases increased to 20275543, recovered patients 16600703, COVID death toll jumped to 222383.

COVID Vaccination Registration Process

Here is how you can register at COWIN Portal for a COVID vaccination appointment for 18 years and above.

India First Country in the World to Record 400,000 COVID Cases in a Single Day

When Should One Get Vaccinated After Recovering From COVID?

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, anyone who tested positive for COVID should get vaccinated at least two to eight weeks after a 14-day recovery from COVID-19.

If you are showing symptoms of COVID one should avoid vaccination. You should wait at least two weeks after symptoms subdue to get vaccinated.

Ideally, doctors have recommended 6-8 weeks interval between the two doses of the COVID vaccine. However, if you test COVID positive in between the two doses, doctors recommend a 2-4 week wait time till all COVID symptoms go away.

COVID Resource by IIT Delhi Alumni

This resource provides live tracking of vacant hospital beds, oxygen, plasma, and other necessary covid resources for multiple cities across India. Use the link below:

https://covidrelief.glideapp.io/

Twitter Compiles List of Verified COVID Resources

https://twitter.com/i/events/1385596085192691712

COVID-19 Helpline Numbers for Districts in Uttar Pradesh

Government Opens Emergency Helpline Number for Pregnant Women

National Commission for Women launched a WhatsApp helpline number (9354954224) for providing emergency medical assistance to pregnant women.

80000 Migrant Workers Returned to Agra As the Second Wave of COVID-19 Surged

Despite governments assurance that the requirements of the migrant workers will be taken care of, many workers went back to their native places.

BJP to Hold a nationwide Dharna against TMC

Following the violence unleashed by TMC workers after the election results, BJP is protesting their action on 5 May. Further, BJP assures that the protest will follow all the COVID 19 protocols.

No More Admission in Batra Hospital in Delhi. No Oxygen Results in Fatality

Delhi is Reporting over 400 Deaths Each Day

On Sunday, the national capital reported more than 400 COVID-19 deaths in a single day for the second consecutive day. Even though the positivity rate is getting lower, the rising deaths is a reason for panic. On Sunday, Delhi reported 407 COVID-19 deaths and 20394 COVID-19 fresh cases. As per the data, the fatality rate now stands at 1.42%.

COVID Resources in Punjab

Karnataka Hospital Bed, Remdesivir and Government Helplines

Please check this verified sheet for COVID resources in Karnataka: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1M9J1nDFLxJ2hevqNuPA7puhrxGRl_dZTT8LQNdHMcmA/edit#gid=0

Oxygen Cylinder Resources in Delhi

Please check the below post on Instagram for Oxygen Cylinder refilling and new cylinder pick up places in Delhi:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CNwkhJknLGr/?utm_source=ig_embed

Follow covidresources.in on Twitter for Verified COVID Resources Across India