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South African experts expressed concern about the increasing number of young children infected with Covid-19, although the country recorded 16,055 infections and 25 deaths overnight on Friday.

“In the past, we have always seen children not severely affected by the Covid epidemic (and) not many (to the hospital) are admitted. In the third wave, we see more children under 5 and adolescents between 15 and 19 years old Admitted to the hospital.

Dr. Waasila Jassat of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NICD) was presented by the Department of Health on Friday.

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“As expected, the incidence of children is still the lowest. However, the incidence of children under five years of age is now the second highest, second only to the incidence of children over 60 years of age.

Jassat added: “What we are seeing now is a different trend from the past that the hospitalization rate of children under five years old is particularly increasing.” Dr. Michelle Groome, also from the NICD, said that more research will be conducted to investigate the reasons behind this phenomenon. reason.

“It is still in the early stages of the wave. At this stage, it has just started in the younger age group, and we will (by) monitoring this age group to learn more in the coming weeks.

“We just need to emphasize the importance of surge preparation, including pediatric beds and staff,” Grum said.

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Dr. Ntsakisi Maluleke, an official from the Health Department of Gauteng Province, also expressed concern that the province has been the hardest hit, with 80% of the daily infections.

“We are currently investigating the increase in infections among young people and pregnant women,” Maluleke said. The infection has increased,” she added.

Health Minister Joe Fahra said at the briefing that the infection rate and positive rate in seven of the nine provinces in South Africa are rising.

“Currently, only the Free State and the Northern Cape have a low number and positive rate. Even with them, we are not talking about 1% to 2%, but a positive rate between 3% and 5%,” He said.

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“Although we are still processing a few days and limited data, there are signs that this variant is indeed highly contagious, including infections in people who have been vaccinated, but these infections mainly cause mild illness, especially for those who have been vaccinated. People,” the minister said.

Phaahla said that those admitted to the hospital are mainly those who have not been vaccinated and young people under the age of 40, most of whom have not been vaccinated.

News Source : Hindustan Times

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The buses will start and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to be operational by May By the end of May, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) plans to begin operating electric buses from the Capital to the soon-to-be Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar, according to officials. The buses will begin at.

Delhi’s three Inter State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) — Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan — and currently serve Greater Noida and Jewar, even though the airport is probably not going to meet the May deadline to be operational The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to launch.

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Electric bus services connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to enhance connectivity between the national capital and the new airport, providing a March 2025, DTC and NIA signed operate thesesustainable and efficient mode transportation for.

Key Features of the Service

  • Routes and Terminals: The electric buses will operate from three major ISBTs in Delhi: Maharana Pratap ISBT at Kashmere Gate, Swami Vivekanand ISBT at Anand Vihar, and Veer Hakikat Rai ISBT at Sarai Kale Khan. Initially, these buses will serve areas in Greater Noida and Jewar, catering to the March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these demand for public transport in these regions.
  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): In March 2025, DTC and NIA signed an MoU to operate these bus services, formalizing the collaboration between the two entities The fleet will consist of air-conditioned, low-floor electric buses equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, CCTV cameras, panic buttons, and broad aisle spaces to accommodate luggage. These features aim to ensure.
  • Commuters passenger safety and comfort during transit While the exact fare amounts are yet to be finalized, discussions are ongoing in consultation with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (Yeida), which manages the Jewar area. The authorities aim to establish a cost-effective fare structure for commuters The bus services will initially be deployed on a pilot basis. Depending demand.

Additional Considerations

  • Infrastructure Development: A four-kilometer stretch of road that will be part of the bus route is not fully developed yet. DTC has reached out to Yeida to ascertain the usability and development timeline of this segment to ensure seamless operations. and passenger feedback, routes may be adjusted, and the number of buses increased to better serve commuters this, the bus services will begin as scheduled.
  • Airport Operational Timeline: Although the NIA was expected to commence operations by mid-May 2025, it is likely to miss this deadline due to ongoing construction work. Despite this, the bus services will begin as scheduled, providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interim providing connectivity to the surrounding areas in the interi This initiative reflects DTC’s commitment to.
  • Enhancing public transportation infrastructure and promoting eco-friendly travel options in the National Capital Region. By introducing electric buses on this route, the corporation aims to offer a reliable and sustainable alternative for commuters traveling between Delhi and the upcoming Noida International The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is set to commence electric bus services.
  • connecting Delhi’s Inter-State Bus Terminals (ISBTs) to the upcoming Noida International Airport (NIA) in Jewar by the end of May 2025. This initiative aims to provide eco-friendly and convenient transportation options for commuters traveling between Delhi and the new airport NIA was expected to commence.
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