₹4436.8 crore can be used by the States for Covid-19 containment measures.The funds from SDRF may be used by the States for various measures related to containment of COVID-19 including meeting the cost of oxygen generation and storage plants in hospitals, ventilators, air purifiers, strengthening ambulance services, COVID-19 hospitals, Covid Care Centres, consumables, thermal scanners, personal protective equipment, testing laboratories, testing kits, containment zone.

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Wainwright, Cards win 5th in row; Mets fire hitting coaches

ST. LOUIS – Adam Wainwright came off the COVID-19 injured list and hung tough, St. Louis got a lights-out performance from its bullpen and the Cardinals beat the New York Mets 6-5 Monday night for their fifth straight win.

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Mila Kunis shares her experience with COVID-19 vaccine

Mila Kunis has opened up about her experience with the COVID-19 vaccine, admitting that she was so desperate to protect herself and get vaccinated against the deadly virus, that she had to wait 14 hours in the rain.The 37-year-old actress and her 43-year-old husband Ashton Kutcher received the vaccine in Los Angeles, however they didn’t want to wait, as the state of California was only making vaccines available for everyone aged 16 and older until April 15.Mila explained how she got earlier access to the vaccine during her recent interview with Kelly and Ryan, and revealed she joined thousands of “vaccine chasers” in LA.The Hollywood star said it took her two days, as she kept looking for spare shots that were left at the end the day,

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Magic top Pistons 119-112 behind Bamba’s big night

DETROIT – Mo Bamba had 22 points and 15 rebounds — both career highs — and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 119-112 on Monday night.

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Demi Lovato urges her social media followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine after getting jab herself

She laid her life bare in the recent docu-series Dancing With The Devil.And on Monday, Demi Lovato used her social media platform to encourage her followers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 if they haven't already done so.The singer, 28, posed for a selfie with her t-shirt sleeve pushed up to reveal a Band-Aid on her upper arm.

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Covid: Delhi records highest deaths in a day, administers lowest ever doses

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US flights with Covid-19 aid to India delayed until Wednesday

Covid-19 aid to India have been delayed. The US Department of Defense went on to add that the two flights will now reach at least until Wednesday.

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India's young fight the covid second wave with apps and oxygen

- 'Oxygen man' -With two-thirds of its 1.3-billion people under the age of 35, India is an overwhelmingly young country, but its youth have never been called on to shoulder such huge responsibilities.As India's pandemic has grown ever more dystopian -- with crematoriums running out of space and patients, including a former ambassador, dying in hospital parking lots -- many have volunteered in droves.In the slums of Mumbai, Shanawaz Shaikh has provided free oxygen to thousands of people.Known popularly as the "oxygen man", the 32-year-old sold his cherished SUV last June to fund the initiative after his friend's pregnant cousin died in a rickshaw while trying to get admitted to a hospital."She died because she couldn't get oxygen in time,"

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'Scale issue' differs in Covid surge in US and India: WHO's Dr Roderico Ofrin

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Delaware Valley school districts plan for possible FDA approval of COVID vaccine for students 12+

NEWTOWN, Pa. - It appears the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, which has been approved for people 16 and older, could soon be offered to kids as young as 12.That could have huge ramifications for the next school year.Paula Zimmerman is thrilled to be back at the field, cheering on her son.The nine and 10 year-olds likely won’t be the next to qualify for the COVID vaccine, but Paula says if the FDA gives the go-ahead for 12 to 15-year-olds, her other son will get it."I would be very comfortable having him get the vaccine and I’ll sign him up as soon as I can," Paula remarked.She believes, once approved for middle and high schoolers, districts should require it, just like other vaccines.AdvertisementBut, will they?Two local districts tell FOX 29

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Lockdown, massive vaccination drive: Fauci's advice to India amid Covid-19

Because when you walk down, it is well known, with the experience of other countries that locking down, definitely interferes with the dynamics of the viral outbreak and you could interfere with the continuity and the transmission of infection," Dr Fauci said.He also recommended taking the help of the armed forces to immediately build makeshift field hospitals."You will recall, last year when China had a very serious problem, they marshalled their resources to very, very rapidly build new hospitals, to be able to handle all the people who required hospitalisation," he said.Referring to media reports, he said there is a drastic shortage of hospital beds and people are being taken care of in makeshift arrangements."So, it would be possible,

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Centre releases first instalment for SDRF in advance to help states curb covid spike

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