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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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Mumbai: Husband arrested for killing wife over excess salt in biryani

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Mumbai: A sensational case of wife murder has occurred in Mumbai. A man brutally murdered his wife in the Beganwadi area of ​​Mumbai. Surprisingly, the motive behind this bloody altercation is being reported as simply “too much salt in the biryani.” Police acted promptly and arrested the murderous husband, Manzar Imam Hussain.

A Story of Old Enmity and Violence
The family of the deceased, Nazia Parveen, told police that this was not just a one-night stand. Nazia and Manzar had a love marriage two years ago, in October 2023, but soon after their marriage, Manzar’s behavior changed. He would often assault Nazia over trivial matters. About three months ago, Manzar reached the peak of his brutality, beating Nazia so severely that she broke a tooth. Daily domestic quarrels ultimately escalated into a tragic murder. Death from Salt in Biryani

According to police, on the night of the incident, December 20th, Nazia had cooked biryani at home. When Manzar sat down to eat, they began arguing about the biryani being too salty. The argument escalated to the point where Manzar became enraged and hit Nazia’s head against the wall. Nazia died on the spot from severe head injuries and excessive bleeding.

Accused in Police Custody

Upon learning of the incident, Shivaji Nagar police arrived at the scene, took possession of the body, and registered a murder case against the accused husband under the BNS section. Police arrested Manzar Imam Hussain, who was trying to escape. Police are currently interrogating the accused to piece together all aspects of this heinous crime.

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Kirit Somaiya and Nitesh Rane are only spreading hatred in the name of Hindu-Muslim relations, and creating suspicion is their agenda: Abu Asim Azmi

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ABU ASIM AZMI

Mumbai: The BJP is engaging in politics of chaos and hatred in the name of Hindus and Muslims for votes. What wrong have Muslims done that Kirit Somaiya and Nitesh Rane are constantly spewing venom against them? They talk about brotherhood, but they have no constructive thinking or strategy to fight corruption. That’s why Hindus and Muslims continue to do the same thing day and night to benefit themselves and create divisions in society. By inciting hatred between Hindus and Muslims, they are creating an atmosphere of hatred in society. This serious allegation was made by Abu Asim Azmi, leader of the Maharashtra Samajwadi Party and member of the Workers’ Assembly. He said that when Khan became the mayor of Mumbai, where were the Muslims, but the BJP has started making it an issue and is trying to scare Hindus in the name of Muslims. Muslims say that someone from Mumbai should be elected mayor so that the city can develop, but an attempt has been made to create divisions in the name of the mayor. Based on a survey conducted a year ago, it is being said that Mumbai’s demographics are changing and the number of Bangladeshi infiltrators has increased. Azmi stated that the government needs to focus on where illegal Bangladeshis are coming from, what the government is doing, and why this infiltration is occurring. However, the way Muslims are being harassed in the name of Bangladeshis is wrong. He stated that radical Muslim leaders are advising Hindus to increase their population. Regarding Navneet Rane’s comment, Abu Asim Azmi said, “Who stopped her from having forty children? But she shouldn’t create suspicion in the name of Hindus and Muslims. This is very harmful. There is a political agenda to create hatred against Muslims. Ahead of the BMC elections, Soumya and Nitesh Rane have become agitated and are spewing venom against Muslims. This should be banned.”

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Senior Journalist Sayedain Zaidi Passes Away, Media Fraternity Mourns His Loss

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Senior journalist Sayedain Zaidi passed away on Tuesday morning in Lucknow, leaving the media fraternity in deep sorrow. He was unwell for a prolonged period and breathed his last earlier in the day. His demise marks the loss of a seasoned journalist who dedicated his life to responsible, balanced, and ethical journalism.

Sayedain Zaidi was associated with journalism for several decades and had worked with many prominent television channels and digital news platforms. During his distinguished career, he rendered his services to well-known media organizations such as India TV, Sahara Samay, BBC, Discovery Channel, Jansandesh, Lemon TV, and News Bean. His vast experience across national and international platforms earned him respect among colleagues and viewers alike.

At the time of his passing, Mr. Zaidi was working as the Managing Editor of Mumbai Press, where he played a key role in strengthening editorial standards and guiding young journalists. Known for his calm leadership and deep understanding of news ethics, he was admired for his commitment to truth and fairness in reporting.

Mr. Zaidi began his journey in journalism at the grassroots level and gradually rose to hold senior editorial positions. His reporting and editorial work covered a wide range of subjects, including social issues, politics, and public interest matters. He was known for presenting complex issues in a clear and responsible manner.

Following the news of his death, journalists, editors, and well-wishers expressed profound grief and paid tribute to his contributions. Many remembered him as a humble, soft-spoken, and principled individual who always encouraged ethical journalism and professional integrity.

The passing of Sayedain Zaidi is an irreparable loss to the media industry. His work, values, and legacy will continue to inspire future generations of journalists. He will be remembered not only as a senior journalist but also as a mentor and a compassionate human being.

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