Tag: India
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Indian scientists appeal to PM for COVID-19 data
As COVID-19 cases surge in India, Indian scientists are appealing to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release data on the virus. They say they have been unable to get information that would allow them predict how many beds, oxygen or intensive care facilities would be needed. The Associated Press has the story: Facing humanitarian crisis…
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Indians desperate, turning to black market for COVID-19
As India sets another global record in new virus cases Thursday, those infected are looking to the black market for treatment due to overwhelmed hospitals. Medications like remdesivir and steroids are scarce. The Associated Press has the story: Surge of COVID-19 in India has patients obtaining drugs from the black market NEW DELHI (AP) —…
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India: SOS messages as patients run out of oxygen
India set another record for new coronavirus infections for a fifth day in a row as doctors beg for cylinders of oxygen. India now has almost as many COVID-19 deaths as the U.S. The Associated Press has the story: New surge of COVID-19 in India results in doctors begging for oxygen tanks NEW DELHI (AP)…
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India desperately needs oxygen for COVID-19 patients
As COVID-19 cases surge in India, setting a global record in daily infections for the second straight day, India desperately needs oxygen for patients on ventilators. India’s Defense Ministry will fly 23 mobile oxygen generating plants from Germany to help with the shortage. The Associated Press has the story: COVID-19 cases surge to daily global…
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India’s capital locking down again due to COVID-19
Although the nation does not want to admit it’s another lockdown, the capital of India is reverting to a partial lockdown after a surge in coronavirus cases. Politicians don’t even like to use the word as city after city brings back restrictions. The Associated Press has the story: Weeklong lockdown imposed on New Delhi, India…
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India asked to provide more vaccines to Africa
Third World countries are having difficulties getting enough COVID-19 vaccines, as initial distributions have favored wealthier nations. African CDC official John Nkengasong is speaking out about the inequity, asking India to release its limits on how many shots it exports. The Associated Press has the story: African countries lagging behind in obtaining vaccines, India criticized…
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India confirms its commitment to the Paris Climate Accord
India confirms its commitment to the Paris Climate Accord in its meeting with John Kerry NEW DELHI (AP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi told U.S. climate envoy John Kerry that India was committed to meeting its climate change pledges, and Kerry said the U.S. would support those goals with affordable access to green technologies and…