Covid19

06 Sep

India’s first intranasal Covid-19 vaccine by Bharat Biotech gets DCGI approval

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India's first intranasal Covid vaccine by Bharat Biotech received DCGI approval on Tuesday for major immunization against the infection for human beings above the age of 18. Lauding the achievement, Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya said, it is a ‘Big Boost to India's Fight Against COVID-19’. Mandaviya tweeted, Big Boost to India's Fight Against COVID-19! Bharat Biotech's ChAd36-SARS-CoV-S COVID-19 (Chimpanzee Adenovirus Vectored) recombinant nasal vaccine permitted via @CDSCO_INDIA_INF for primary immunization against COVID-19 in 18+ age group for confined use in emergency situation.

11 Aug

As Covid cases surge, Delhi government reintroduces Rs 500 fine for not wearing masks

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The Delhi government on Thursday reintroduced a Rs 500 satisfactory for now not carrying masks in public locations amid a surge in Covid cases. The fine charge beneath this provision of the notification will not be applicable to humans traveling together in personal four-wheeler vehicles. The national capital has been witnessing a upward jostle in Covid cases for the previous few days, raising the concerns of health department officials. On Wednesday, Delhi mentioned 2,146 sparkling Covid cases and the positivity rate rose to 17.83 per cent. The countrywide capital registered 8 Covid deaths, the easiest in almost 180 days. According…

22 Jul

Coronavirus Live: India Logs 21,880 Fresh Covid Cases, 60 Deaths In 24 Hours

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India has recorded 21,880 new Covid-19 cases in the ultimate 24 hours, bringing the country's overall Covid tally to 4,38,47,065. The fresh cases elevated to 1,49,482, in accordance to the Union Health Ministry data.The loss of life rely climbed to 5,25,930 with 60 new fatalities due to Covid in the closing 24 hours. The fresh cases include 0.33 per cent of the complete infections, whilst the countrywide COVID-19 recuperation rate used to be recorded at 98.47 per cent, the ministry said.

17 Jul

India COVID-19 vaccination drive sets 2 billion dose-record in just 18 months

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India has crossed a large milestone of giving 2 billion vaccine doses, a year after it launched the world’s largest vaccination pressure towards coronavirus. The united states of america has been attempting to ramp up vaccination efforts amid global worries over sparkling Covid waves. Among the Asian countries, Japan has considered a fundamental uptick in cases recently, whilst France has been topping the international dashboard. Shortly after the 200 crore-th dose used to be given, PM Modi tweeted: “India creates history again! Congrats to all Indians on crossing the distinct figure of 200 crore vaccine doses. Proud of those who…

14 Jul

India’s first monkeypox case confirmed in Kerala’s Kollam

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Kerala Health Minister Veena George said on Thursday that India's first monkeypox case has been reported in Kollam. “There is nothing to fear or worry about. All steps are being taken and the victim is stable," the fitness minister said. Close contacts of the patient include his father and mother and they have been kept under comment at Thiruvananthapuram Medical College (TVM). Signs and symptoms of monkeypox are diagnosed in TVM. The health minister said, “He traveled from the United Arab Emirates. He reached Trivandrum Airport on 12 July. His friend from the UAE tested positive for monkeypox a few…

14 Jul

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin, Covid Positive, Admitted To Hospital

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has been admitted to a medical institution in Chennai, two days after he had been examined positive for COVID-19.The Chief Minister used to be admitted for investigations and commentary for Covid related symptoms, Kauvery Hospital stated in a release. MK Stalin had been examined positive on Tuesday. In a tweet he had then said, "There was fatigue these days and following affirmation of COVID19 on trying out I have remoted myself". He brought "Let's all stay safe carrying mask and getting vaccinated". Over the last few days the CM was viewed barring carrying masks…

13 Jul

Free Covid-19 Booster Dose For All Adults From Friday For The Next 75 Days

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All adults will be in a position to get free booster doses of the coronavirus vaccine at government centres beneath a distinct pressure over the subsequent seventy five days from Friday, officers stated on Wednesday.Aimed at enhancing the third-dose coverage, the pressure will be held as phase of the government's 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of India's Independence. So far, much less than 1 per cent of the target population of seventy seven crore in the 18-59 age team have been administered the precaution dose. However, around 26 per cent of the estimated sixteen crore…

09 Jul

West Bengal: No ‘immediate plan’ to close educational institutions as Covid cases surge

editorCovid19, Education, West Bengal

West Bengal authorities are now planning to close educational institutions without delay, even as the state is recording an upward push in Coivd-19 cases. West Bengal Education Minister Bratya Basu said on Friday that the choice to close schools, colleges, and universities would rest with the state health department. However, he reiterated that the state government does not make college-college closure graphs now. “We will act as per the recommendations of the health department. Nothing immediate is on the cards," he asked a question. When asked about the election of student councils in faculties and universities, the education minister said…

25 Jun

9 prisoners at Nagpur Central Jail test positive for Covid

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As many as 9 inmates of Nagpur Central Jail have tested positive for Covid, an official of the municipal corporation's health department confirmed. In view of the rising number of infections, 12 inmates underwent Covid-19 tests 4 days ago. 4 of the samples came positive. Subsequently, contact tracing with the corrupt was initiated by prison authorities. On Friday, 5 more inmates tested positive for Covid-19, taking the number to 9. According to the information, the inmates have mild symptoms and have been isolated.

22 Jun

Maharashtra records 40% rise in Covid cases in one day

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Covid-19 cases rose by 40% in Maharashtra (3,659) on Tuesday, as compared to the previous day, in general due to multiplied checking out on weekdays. The state registered only 1 Covid loss of life from Mumbai where an 85-year-old man with a number of persistent diseases surpassed away at some point of post-operative hospitalisation. His death increased fatalities in the town in June so far to 23. Mumbai's every day tally too registered a spike - nearly 30% from 1,310 on Monday to 1,781 on Tuesday. The daily test positivity rate continue to be excessive at 16.9%. But, as BMC…