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UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chairs meeting with Team-9 to tackle Covid-19 and black fungus

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In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced several measures after he chaired a meeting with Team-9, formed by the UP government to deal with the second wave of the pandemic, and issued fresh directions to encounter the spread of the virus.

While focusing on surge in Mucormycosis (black fungus) cases, CM Yogi said, “Black fungus infection is seen in certain people in the post-Covid stage. In many districts, infected patients are under treatment. In consultation with the State Level Health Expert Committee, complete arrangements should be made for the treatment of people affected by black fungus. Ensure adequate availability of medicines for the treatment of black fungus in all districts.”

“Talking about the possibility of a third wave and measures to curb it, he added, “In the last four years, Uttar Pradesh has done well in the direction of health infrastructure development. Experts are also anticipating the third wave. In such a situation, special action is necessary for respect of repairing, functionalization, dyeing of premises, hygiene, and adequate availability of manpower in the CHC and PHC of all the districts of the state. Cooperation of honorable MPs and MLAs from the Mayor, Chairman, and Councilors of urban bodies is expected in this work.”

“A detailed action plan should be prepared by the Women and Child Development Department. The needs of the newborn, baby, child, teenager, should be taken into consideration while preparing the action plan,” the UP CM instructed.

CM Yogi also appealed to those eligible to get inoculated, saying vaccination is a safeguard against COVID-19. Adityanath, who visited Jhansi and Chitrakoot, said the test, trace, and treat strategy has helped in tackling the situation in the state. The Chief Minister reviewed the arrangements of COVID management in the Chitrakoot division and inspected Badokhar Khurd village, according to a statement. After the inspection, he held a meeting with officials and public representatives in the Government Medical College. He also visited the Covid Command Centre in Chitrakoot and reviewed the work.

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Covid toll in Karnataka is a worrying sign for state government

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Even though Karnataka recorded the lowest number of Covid deaths in April since the virus struck first in 2020, the state is recording a rise in the positivity rate (1.50 per cent). Five people died from the Covid infections in April as per the statistics released by the state health department. In March, the positivity rate stood around 0.53 per cent. In the first week of April it came down to 0.38 per cent, second week registered 0.56 per cent, third week it rose to 0.79 per cent and by end of April the Covid positivity rate touched 1.19 per cent.

on an average 500 persons used to succumb everyday in the peak of Covid infection, as per the data. Health experts said that the mutated Coronavirus is losing its fierce characteristics as vaccination, better treatment facilities and awareness among the people have contributed to the lesser number of Covid deaths.

During the 4th and 6th of April two deaths were reported in Bengaluru, one in Gadag district on April 8, two deaths were reported from Belagavi and Vijayapura on April 30. The first Covid case was reported in the state in March 2020 and three Covid deaths were recorded in the month. In the following month 21 people became victims to the deadly virus, and May 2020 recorded 22 deaths. The death toll recorded everyday after May crossed three digits. However, the third wave, which started in January 2

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