Breaking News, Latest Updates May 23 | HIGHLIGHTS

Punjab reports 5,094 new COVID-19 positive cases, 8,527 recoveries, and 172 deaths in the last 24 hours.

Delhi reports 1,649 new positive cases, 189 deaths, and 5,158 recoveries in the last 24 hours.

Once approval will be given in India, then vaccines to children will be provided as early as possible: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

Mild infections of COVID were found in children during pandemic: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

Booster doses can be used laterwards to fight with COVID-19: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

Right treatment in COVID-19, Black Fungus at right time is very much important: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

Black Fungus treatment is more prolonged compared to COVID-19: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) is not contagious: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

Mucormycosis (Black Fungus) is usually found in sinus or lungs: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

COVID: If not detected on time or controlled late then mortality rate of black fungus can go up, informs AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

COVID-19: It is very much necessary to control the situation of diabetes, suggests AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

If COVID cases will reduce then automatically the cases of black fungus will get lower down: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

I am afraid about rural areas amid COVID-19: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

Delay in reaching hospitals, reduced quality of care amid second wave leads to more COVID-deaths:  AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

We must follow COVID appropriate behaviour to contain the coronavirus spread: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria.

We are in constant touch with all companies producing COVID-19 vaccines across the world: Dr VK Paul 

We are optimistic and aspirational: Dr VK Paul on COVID-19 situation.

It's our collective responsibility to understand the vaccination process and procedure in India: Dr VK Paul

COVID vaccination process must gain momentum in our country: Dr VK Paul

COVID-19: We must be alert and never take positive cases lightly, informs Dr VK Paul

We have to be always aware amid the situation of coronavirus pandemic: Dr VK Paul

Wrestler Sushil Kumar sent to 6-day police custody in killing of 23-year-old Sagar Rana at Chhatrasal Stadium.

As per the information provided by Odisha Special Relief Commissioner, "I reviewed preparedness in crucial districts including Kendrapara, Balasore and Bhadrak. Adequate arrangements in terms of evacuation, infrastructure, shelters along with drinking water, have been made."

Eastern Railway cancels 25 trains between May 24 and May 29, due to Cyclone Yaas.

As per the information provided by a senior official of the Delhi Police said, "Wrestler Sushil Kumar has not been arrested yet. A team of Delhi Police is present in Punjab. A non-bailable warrant was issued against Sushil Kumar and others in case relating to the killing of 23-year-old Sagar Rana at Chhatrasal Stadium." 

COVID: 1,448 new cases, 34 deaths reported in Puducherry today; active cases 16,851.

As per the information provided by Indian Navy, "INS Jalashwa arrived at Visakhapatnam today with  COVID relief consignment including Oxygen cylinders and ventilators from Brunei and Singapore."

Karnataka: As per the information provided by KC Prashanth Kumar, DCF Mysore said, "A female leopard and two cubs (one female and one male) were found dead at a private farm near Belavadi Lake on Saturday. Prima facie it was done with help of dog squad." 

A team of Delhi Police Special Cell arrested Wrestler Sushil Kumar; visuals from Saket Police Station. Delhi Police Special Cell took Sushil Kumar along with his associate Ajay to hospital for medical. Later they will be produced before the court.

Delhi reported 1,649 new cases, 189 deaths and 5,158 recoveries in the last 24 hours; Positivity rate at 2.42%.

Apollo Hospital HOD ENT, Dr. Rajesh Vishwakarma spoke at the India TV Conclave. Talking about why sometimes the virus doesn't get detected in tests, he said, "In some cases, it is possible for the virus to not get detected in RT-PCR. In that case, it can be detected in CT SCAN".

Vishwakarma also spoke about how nose and mouth become entry points for any type of virus and then reaches the lungs.

AIIMS ENT Head Dr. Alok Thakkar spoke at the India TV Conclave about black fungus infection. He said that the term 'black' is wrong because this fungus is not black. He preferred calling it mucormycosis. He said, "Mucormycosis is a result of overuse of steroids. It is a rare phenomenon which has now become common due to COVID 19 second wave".

If situation improves, Delhi lockdown can start to open from May 31: CM Kejriwal

INS Trikand returns to Mumbai carrying 40 MT Liquid Medical Oxygen

Fortis Hospital Dr. Anup Mishra spoke at the India TV Conclave. He talked about the black fungus infection and said that while it is deadly, it can't be considered an epidemic.

AIIMS Dr. Nikhil Tondon spoke about black fungus infection or mucormycosis at the India TV Conclave. Intake of steroids reduces immunity significantly and also raises sugar levels, which makes people more prone to black fungus infection", he claimed.

Dr. Faheem spoke about the importance of vaccination at the India TV Conclave. He said, "Countries that have vaccination rates at 3% or 5% and the likes, are at grave risk of being affected by the virus for longer. Vaccination is the only way we can get rid of this pandemic"

Speaking at the India TV Conclave, Dr. Faheem Yunus said that people should get vaccinated with whichever vaccine is available to them. He said, "I can't say which vaccine is better but vaccination is important. It's advantages surpass any side-effects. People should get vaccinated with whatever vaccine they can get", he said.

Speaking at the India TV Conclave, Dr. Faheem Yunus agreed that the new strain of the virus is spreading faster. To tackle the problem he suggested changing our attitude. "We cannot change the virus but we can change our behavior", he said. He spoke about double masking as an important measure.

Speaking on the India TV Conclave, International expert Dr. Faheem Yunus informed that black fungus infection or mucormycosis is not communicable like Covid 19. 

Delhi Police Special Cell arrests wrestler Sushil Kumar 

The Uttarakhand State Health Department on Sunday declared black fungus infection or mucormycosis as an epidemic. The move came after 65 people from the state got infected with the disease. Out of them, 61 are admitted at AIIMS Rishikesh for treatment.

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a virtual meeting at 11 AM today to discuss Class 12th board exams.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 recorded in Manipur's Ukhrul

Dust shrouds over Delhi, visibility reduced 

PM Modi to hold meeting to review preparations against approaching Cyclone Yaas today.

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 on the Richter scale hit Ukhrul, Manipur at 06.56 am today: National Center for Seismology