Questioning the buffer stocks of oxygen for emergencies in the state, the MPCC raised apprehension whether the Oxygen Express train can reach Jiribam to bring oxygen in the state.
Altogether, 70 people were tested which included vegetable sellers and lockdown violators. The two persons who tested COVID-19 positive were taken to the Covid Care Centre.
In view of the worsening scenario, the CPI-M Manipur State Committee has demanded the state government to provide immediate alternative arrangement for COVID-19 infected persons requiring critical medical intervention.
District headquarters of Chandel and Tamenglong have been declared containment zones.
While the High Court directive can be said to be the good news, the bad news and reality check is that the increasing number of positive cases detected and Covid related deaths is an omnimous sign of the accelerating problem at hand.
Dr VC Pau, CMO of the district, has said that the government has constructed Covid Care Centre at Lanva TD Block and Churachandpur Government College.
27 more people tested positive for Coronavirus in Ukhrul district on Tuesday.
As many as 11 more positive cases were reported in Kangpokpi district last 24 hours.
Kangpokpi has been witnessing an alarming surge of Covid infection and fatality since the past few days but only one ventilator is reportedly functional.
The total lockdown imposed from May 5 midnight will continue till May 15 midnight.
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Kangpokpi assembly constituency MLA Nemcha Kipgen instructed the district police to strictly monitor and enforce the COVID-19 SOPs and guidelines and take action to any defaulters according to the law.
The biochemistry of SARS-CoV-2 is too complicated not only for the general public but even among the scientific community and hence rather than be swayed by the so-called double or triple mutants, emphasis must be on vaccination and wearing of proper mask correctly.
Lamjang, Chengkonpang, Dorcas Veng and Rangkai village in Churachandpur have been declared containment zones..
A team of Lilong Police Station led by inspector Md Riaj Khan conducted a drive at Lilong Bazaar area against violation of COVID-19 SOPs.
The clubs included the Youth Development Center Club, Keirao Bitra; Litan Makhong Youth Club; Irilbung Library Union and Keirao Khunou Youth Club of Imphal East district.
At least 20 participants, including programme officers from different colleges under Manipur University and volunteers of MU attended the programme.
The meeting resolved to work together to check the second wave of COVID-19 in the district.
Free movement to be allowed for all goods carrier vehicles including medical oxygen; all essential service establishments like Pharmacies, Clinics, Hospitals, Power supply, Public Health Engineering, Municipal offices engaged in cleaning, Fire services and medical oxygen manufacturing plants.
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A total of 89,65,839 Healthcare Workers (HCWs) in India have been administered the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest update.
The number of COVID-19 positive cases have surged to three after dipping to zero in Tamenglong district.
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The Manipur Police stated that a total fine of Rs 18,100 was collected from the violators.
There is no room for complacency. All precautions must be taken before the second wave arrives in Manipur. State must also ensure that those suffering from post COVID health complications are properly treated.
At least 27 new COVID-19 positive cases were detected on Friday in Meghalaya.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to frontline workers in the fight against the novel Coronavirus pandemic across the country.
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As per the latest updates from the state health department, 73 new positive cases of COVID-19 were detected on Sunday.
India's COVID-19 death toll rose to 1,32,162 with 584 COVID-19 deaths reported in a span of 24 hours.
Every sane person knew in the depth of their hearts that the SOPs would be followed more in violations than adherence.
Mizoram detected 25 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours.
The targeted number of samples to be collected during the Serosurveillance is 4,600 in the ratio of 60:40 of valley and hill
Thoubal police also challaned a total amount of Rs 3,68,080 from the public for not wearing face masks and under Motor Vehicles Act.
The high point of the byelection amid the current Covid-19 pandemic was the casting of votes by 12 Covid-19 patients at different polling stations within the Wangoi Assembly Constituency
Latest data indicates a 91.96 recovery rate of COVID-19 in India.
India's total number of Coronavirus cases surged to 82,29,313 on Monday.
Dr Garry T Haokip highlighted the current COVID-19 situation in Churachandpur and the state and predicted critical situations with the arrival of winter.
Contrary to earlier researchers that claimed that the SARS-CoV-2 can survive around three to seven days on smooth surfaces, the startling study has found that the novel contagion is powerfully built and can remain infectious for up to 28 days.
The DESAM said the government should increase the seat capacity and pass an ordinance on improving the manpower and infrastructure and management in the institutes.
DIG of 10 Sector Assam Rifles, Brigadier Ravi Yadav handed over the ventilator to chief medical officer of Ukhrul district, Dr Kapangring Shimray and medical superintendent of Ukhrul District Hospital, Dr Reisangmi Raikhan.
It was pointed out at the meeting that Pherzawl district has no hospital and people have to depend on Churachandpur District Hospital and so the facilities in the hospital need to be upgraded.
The CPI said there is a strong need to enhance the preventive and precautionary measures against COVID-19.
The Covid-19 active cases in Churachandpur stands at 316.
One thing is clear, we have already started the Unlock process knowing fully well the risks involved taking into account the paramount importance of life and the economy.
Around 20 passengers were travelling in the bus from Ukhrul to Imphal.
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Medical kits and relief items were distributed in connection with the 70th anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of India as part of the programme.
One COVID-19 positive from Churachandpur is a returnee while four are from Imphal with two military personnel and eight locals of the district.
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The total positive caseload rose to 4,930,236, including 3,859,399 covered patients and 9,90,061 active cases on Tuesday.
The two individuals roamed freely among the nearby general public, causing every chance to spread COVID-19 among the public., police said.
Chairman and managing director of Raj Medicity Haobijam Rajen said that the charge levelled against the hospital for not admitting a pregnant woman on the early morning of August 6 is not true.
The appeal was issued by the Committee of Civil Societies of Kangleipak (CCSK), Ethno Heritage Council (HERICOUN), United Commercial Manipur (UCM), League of Indigenous People's Upliftment (LIPUL) and Manipur Muslim Welfare Organization (MMWO).
Humans, now cling on to the helm of a sinking boat. Science is not yet able to arrest the faster pace of the COVID waves.
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The Joint Committee for Public Awareness is a he joint committee of the state and civil bodies of Manipur on COVID-19 pandemic initiated by the chief minister.
India’s death toll also risen to 26,816 with 543 more deaths reported on Sunday.
The IMF report estimates that growth this year is at -4.9 per cent, or nearly two percentage points below projections in April, indicating that the recession will be deeper and recovery slower.
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