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Confusion about Covid in private hospitals after government order: Mumbai

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Despite the Covid-19 hospitalisation rate being less than two percent across Mumbai, the state task force has instructed all the private hospitals to reserve wards for Covid patients. However, this instruction has created confusion among the private hospitals.

“Even though the number of Covid-19 cases is rising, very few of them are requiring admission. A majority of these patients are stable and do not require any kind of hospitalization, as they can be managed on an OPD basis or at home,” said Dr Anita Mathew, Infectious Disease Specialist, Fortis Hospital. “We have created ward and ICU set-ups that cater to the current need. If the numbers increase, we would be able to ramp up rapidly,” she added.


Serious patients re-shifted to Seven hills and Kasturba hospital

According to the Covid-19 dashboard of the BMC, out of the 4,349 beds reserved for Covid patients, only 82 were occupied. This counts as a 1.82% bed occupancy. However, only 16-20 are hospitalised in private hospitals. Moreover, 28 patients required oxygen support, of which the private hospital has only two to three patients on oxygen support.

Only serious patients are shifted to Seven Hills or Kasturba Hospitals for further treatment as per the guidelines.

Mumbai has the highest number of active cases in the state

A senior official from the Covid-19 task force said they have been taking a review of Covid-19 across Maharashtra and based on that guidelines are being issued to follow.

Currently, Mumbai has the highest number of active cases in the state and it has always been since the pandemic outbreak.

“Taking a lesson from the past we need to act accordingly to avoid the same mistakes. We all were in the dilemma that Covid has crossed the endemic stage, but there has been a sudden surge in cases due to Omicron sub-lineages for the last two months. So we have instructed all the private hospitals to keep separate wards for Covid patients as now hospitalisation is less but it an increased anytime considering seasonal flu is also on the rise and children, and senior citizens are more affected and might need to be admitted to hospital for treatment,” he said.

Mumbai


Cases 189

Active cases 1021

Maharashtra

Cases 669

Active cases 3,324

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Focus should be on providing high-quality basic services to citizens: Ashwini Bhide

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Mumbai: is currently undergoing a large-scale road construction. To ensure that these roads are used in the long term and traffic on them is taken care of, model operational norms should be developed on railway lines. This should include changes in traffic, repair and maintenance, utilities and other matters besides road maintenance in the next 10 years. Focus should be on creating infrastructure facilities keeping in mind the needs of various businesses operating in Mumbai. Maintain constant contact with corporators and other public representatives and get their suggestions on local issues. Information on silting of drains, current status of road works, etc. should be made available to the public. In addition, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide has directed that emphasis should be placed on providing good quality basic services of the Municipal Corporation in a people-oriented manner. The monthly review meeting of all departments of the Mumbai Municipal Corporation was held at the Municipal Corporation Headquarters today. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Municipal Corporation has initiated several major projects and development works in Mumbai. There are various authority systems working in it. There should be proper coordination with these systems. There should be a harmonious connection between the administrative departments (wards) and other systems. In addition, a meeting will be organized every Saturday to review various innovative issues, Bhide also clarified. In addition, as per the discussions held in the review meeting, a report on the completion of the relevant work will also be taken in this meeting. The Mumbai Municipal Corporation works to provide civic services. However, he also expressed the expectation that now we have to work beyond this. On this occasion, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Western Suburbs) Dr. Vipin Sharma, Additional Municipal Commissioner (City) Dr. Ashwini Joshi, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Projects) Abhijeet Bangar, Additional Municipal Commissioner (Eastern Suburbs) Dr. Avinash Dhakne, Joint Commissioner (Vigilance) Dr. M. Devendra Singh were present on the occasion. Apart from this, all the Joint Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners, Heads of Departments etc. were present in this meeting.

In this meeting, detailed discussions were held in the backdrop of the discussions held by the corporators in the House on various issues. After this, Municipal Commissioner Ashwini Bhide clearly instructed the officers that the representatives of the people are working to bring out the problems and facts of the people at the local level in a proper manner. Therefore, every officer should be in constant touch with them and keep them regularly informed about the current status of silting, cleaning or other related works in their work area. The Assistant Commissioner should try to ensure that the suggestions and feedback received from the local corporators are implemented. Coordination between them becomes effective if there is continuous communication and transparency. BMC has played a significant role in Covid. During this, BMC has actively and objectively provided information on its own. We should still work with the same activity. Ensure that the incomplete roads are easy and safe for traffic during the monsoon. The meeting discussed road works in Mumbai. After this, Ashwini Bhide said that if the road works are currently more than 70% complete, then they should be completed before June 1. Ensure that the ongoing works are completed within the stipulated time and remain smooth for traffic. Positive results have been seen in the matter of potholes on the roads and the number of potholes has reduced significantly in the last three years. Apart from this, its cost is also continuously decreasing, he said that information about the current status of the work of removing silt from drains should be distributed regularly to the public. The work of removing silt from small and big drains in the Mumbai area is going on at a fast pace. It was reviewed administratively (ward wise) in the meeting. On this occasion, Bhide said that the honorable corporators, public representatives and citizens should be informed on a daily basis about the current status of the work of removing silt from drains. So that they can know the status of daily work. If they have any suggestions on this, they will also convey it to the administration. Also, information regarding cleaning of drains should be conveyed to the citizens through municipal social media.

Prepare a plan for long-term solution of flooded areas

The meeting considered the preparations and measures for monsoon. It discussed possible water filling areas, water pumping systems, pumps and other equipment.

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Fake Baba Ashok Kharat predicted his own death, investigation agency also surprised, serious allegation of asthma threatens Kharat’s life

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Mumbai: Maharashtra Ashok Kharat SIT investigation has made sensational revelations. Ashok Kharat has surprised the agencies by predicting his own death during the investigation. The state is in turmoil due to allegations of sexual exploitation of women, his videos and political connections. Kharat himself has predicted his death, on which social activist Anjali Damania has said that his life is in danger. She has claimed that big people are involved in it. Self-styled Captain Ashok Kharat lured several women and sexually assaulted them and also made videos of it. Arrested on March 18, Ashok Kharat’s interrogation by the SIT (Special Investigation Team) has yielded several important conclusions and has shaken the entire state. Kharat, who is in jail, has broken the trust of many people, cheated and robbed them, called women to his office and sexually assaulted them for years. All this was also captured on the CCTV of his office. His obscene acts and dark deeds are being exposed day by day and the police are also surprised and shocked by his daily summary. Kharat has now made a big prediction about himself. According to sources, Ashok Kharat predicted his future and said, “My death is here.” Many people have claimed that he is not safe in police custody yet, and now it is clear from Kharat’s words that he has also started feeling that he will not be able to get out of here alive. On the other hand, social activist Anjali Damania has made a big statement in this matter. Damania has claimed that in the case of the fraudster Kharat, one of the names is “Shizuka Nodi” who received several phone calls. The fraudster Ashok Kharat has also mentioned the name of Shizuka Nodi in his investigation. Damania has made a serious allegation that big people are involved behind it. Damania also raised the question of why Chakankar called him so many times, while reiterating that Rupali Chakankar has 177 calls, but she has not been summoned yet.
Kharat’s life in danger.

In the current situation, Ashok Kharat’s life is in danger, this statement was given by him during his detention. Damania said that now we are afraid that he can be eliminated to end all this. Saying that more information should not be revealed in this matter, therefore his life is in danger, so he should be provided with protection.

Black magic outside Ajit Dada’s house
Damania said that on November 18, a case of black magic came to light outside the house of late leader Ajit Pawar, currently I am focusing on it. Damania has also said that there should be an investigation into the role of Pratibha Chakankar in the Kharat case. After Ashok Kharat’s latest revelation, the investigating agencies have also come into action and their focus has also been shifted to his security. This has been claimed by police sources. Will Kharat’s prediction be correct? He will not come out of here and will die here? This question has also arisen. Why did Ashok Kharat make such a prediction? This question is also in the minds of the agencies and an investigation is underway on this.

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Illegal Activities Busted at Grant Road Bar: Mumbai Crime Branch Conducts Successful Raid

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Mumbai, April 11 — Acting on repeated complaints from local residents of Grant Road, the Mumbai Police Crime Branch conducted a successful raid at a restaurant bar allegedly involved in illegal activities.

For several days, residents had been approaching the Mumbai Police and various media houses, seeking urgent intervention. According to locals, a bar operating under the name “Senorita” was allegedly organizing obscene dance performances under the guise of a restaurant. It was further reported that the establishment was allowing entry and exit to select customers through a rear door, operating discreetly throughout the night.

Residents also claimed that large sums of money were being spent during these activities, and entry was restricted only to known and regular patrons. Disturbed by the situation, Mumbai Press escalated the matter to senior officials of the Mumbai Police.

Taking serious note of the complaints, senior authorities directed the Crime Branch to take strict action against the alleged illegal operations. Following these instructions, Crime Branch Unit 2 carried out a raid at Senorita Bar, located under the jurisdiction of D.B. Marg Police Station.

The operation was successfully executed under the guidance of Police Inspector Tejankar, Police Inspector Prashant Gawode, and their team.

During the raid:

  • 8 girls were rescued from the premises.

Authorities have initiated further investigation into the activities conducted at the bar.

Mumbai Police officials have assured that strict action will be taken against those involved, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining law and order in the city.

Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.

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