There can be inter-state inequity in accessing the vaccine; if some don't have resources to buy, or if competition results in some buying more than they need.
High demand for inflammatory markers tests, used to decide on hospitalisation needs, drugs, for Covid patients, results in shortage of raw materials. Experts advise against overuse.
In view of the high demand for oxygen after a record spike in Covid cases, the Railways has decided to run Oxygen Express trains to transport liquid medical oxygen and cylinders.
Gorakhpur is among 10 worst-hit districts in UP. Hospitals are out of beds and medicines, in the district that has previously drawn attention for poor medical infrastructure.
From 1,081 new cases on 21 March, the number of new Covid cases in Rajasthan went up to 14,468 on 22 April. As on 23 April, the state had 1,07,517 active Covid cases.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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