Nepal to get $ 5.4 million from Australia for Covid-19 response
May 24, 2021, at 01:20 am
Nepal will receive around $5.4 million in additional funding from Australia to strengthen the country’s response to Covid-19. The funding is part of a $ 13.45 million package to support South Asian countries Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh, reported The Himalayan Times.
Jammu and Kashmir: Corona curfew extended till May 31
May 23, 2021, at 11:42 pm
Srinagar: As the unrelenting Coronavirus has wreaked havoc in Jammu and Kashmir, theadministration has decided to extend lockdown in all 20 districts till May 31.
Bangladesh extends COVID-19 lockdown till May 30
May 23, 2021, at 11:37 pm
Dhaka: The Bangladesh government has extended current pandemic restrictions by another week to May 30, media reports said.
May 23, 2021, at 11:24 pm
Panaji/IBNS: A panel of government and private doctors in Goa have advised the state government to prioritise the vaccination of mothers of children below the age of 2 years in the 18-45 age group ahead of a potential third wave of Covid-19, said media reports.
Moderna CEO advocates 3rd vaccine dose to protect people at risk
May 23, 2021, at 09:26 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: Vaccination with a booster shot among as many people as possible is a good way to protect those most at risk against ever-emerging new coronavirus variants, Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said on Sunday.
Pediatric trials of Covaxin likely from Jun 1: Dr Raches Ella
May 23, 2021, at 09:19 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: Dr Raches Ella, Head-Business Development & International Advocacy of Bharath Biotech said that the company has received permission to carry out pediatric trials of the Covaxin and it may commence trials from June 1.
No restriction on breastfeeding after Covid-19 vaccination: Centre clears misinformation
May 23, 2021, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has clarified that breastfeeding is absolutely safe after getting coronavirus vaccine and it should not stop even for a single hour.
More than 21.80 crore vaccine doses provided to states, UTs: Centre
May 23, 2021, at 05:36 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Sunday informed that it has provided more than 21.80 crore vaccine doses to states and union territories.
India reports 2.40 lakh new Covid cases, 3741 deaths in 24 hrs
May 23, 2021, at 04:40 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India recorded 2,40,842 new Covid cases and 3,741 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry stated on Sunday morning.
Canada: Over 50 pct population administered at least 1 dose of vaccine
May 23, 2021, at 03:04 pm
Ottawa/UNI: More than half of Canada’s population has received at least one dose of a vaccine against COVID-19, a local TV channel said Sunday.
Russia to send 30 lakh Sputnik V doses to India by May-end
May 23, 2021, at 08:23 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Russia has sent over 2 lakh doses of Sputnik V vaccine to India, and the number will reach 30 lakh by May-end, said DB Venkatesh Varma, Indian Ambassador to Russia.
15-yr-old boy gets infected with Black Fungus in Gujarat
May 23, 2021, at 07:25 am
Ahmedabad/IBNS: A 15-year-old boy in Gujarat has been affected by Mucormycosis, commonly known as Black Fungus, media reported.
May 23, 2021, at 06:53 am
London/IBNS: Two doses of AstraZeneca vaccine or Pfizer vaccine can give more than 80 per cent protection from the B1.617.2 variant of coronavirus first found in India, a new study conducted by the UK government has revealed, media reports said.
Children too contract corona, make sure they don't become part of the chain: Centre
May 23, 2021, at 05:38 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Children also contract coronavirus infection, contradictory to the popular assumptions, though they show only mild symptoms of the disease and the government is trying to ensure that they do not become the part of the chain of infection, NITI Aayog member - health Dr VK Paul said today.
Study finds 96 pc of Covid patients have antibodies 1 year after recovery
May 23, 2021, at 03:28 am
Tokyo/UNI: A study by Japan's Yokohama City University showed that 96% of people previously infected with Coronavirus still had antibodies a year after recovery, Kyodo News Agency reported.
Mixing two types of Covid-19 vaccines scientifically possible: Centre
May 23, 2021, at 02:20 am
New Delhi/IBNS: It is scientifically possible to administer two different coronavirus vaccines to an individual but it would take time to decide whether it would be efficacious and safe, the Centre said on Saturday, according to media reports.
May 23, 2021, at 01:38 am
Lucknow/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Saturday said the state is gearing up to inoculate parents of children below 10 years before the third wave of coronavirus, reported ANI.
Jammu doctor explains 'Six Minute Walk' to test fitness during COVID
May 23, 2021, at 12:06 am
Jammu/UNI: A Jammu-based doctor on Saturday explained 'Six Minute Walk' fitness test during COVID pandemic.
Fighting COVID-19: IAF airlifts three Cryogenic Oxygen tankers from Bangkok to Hyderabad
May 22, 2021, at 11:40 pm
Hyderabad/UNI: With Coronavirus triggered storm not subsiding in India, Indian Air Force (IAF) heavy-lift transport aircraft IL-76 (Gajraj) airlifted three cryogenic oxygen tankers from Bangkok to Air Force Station Begumpet, here.
Mucormycosis spreading fast in Karnataka: State Health Min
May 22, 2021, at 10:48 pm
Hubballi/UNI: Karnataka Health Minister Dr Sudhakar said here on Saturday that the Mucormycosis or the Black Fungus is spreading very fast in the state and that a total of 250 cases have been reported so far.
Delhi records 2,260 COVID-19 cases, positivity rate now stands at 3.58 pc
May 22, 2021, at 10:43 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi registered 2,260 cases of COVID-19 and 182 deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours, a health bulletin said here on Saturday.
May 22, 2021, at 09:57 pm
New Delhi: With more than 20.66 Lakh tests conducted in the last 24 hours, India has again set a new record for the highest tests conducted in a day.
COVID-19: UN chief calls for G20 vaccine task force, in 'war' against the virus
May 22, 2021, at 04:17 pm
New York: UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Friday urged the world’s richest economies to take a central role in ending the COVID-19 pandemic by stepping up support for vaccines for all people, everywhere.
India continues to record high COVID-19 deaths as 4194 people succumb to virus in past 24 hours
May 22, 2021, at 03:03 pm
New Delhi: India continued to record high fatalities due to COVID-19 as the country witnessed 4,194 deaths in the past 24 hours, as per the Ministry of Health released data on Saturday.
No data to suggest raw fruits cause mucormycosis : AIIMS chief busts myth
May 22, 2021, at 07:33 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Controlling the blood sugar levels of Covid-19 patients is key to preventing Black Fungus Disease or Mucormycosis and there is no data to suggest that a person can develop the infection by consuming raw fruits, AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria said Friday while speaking about cause and misinformation surrounding the disease, according to media reports.
DRDO arm develops COVID-19 antibody detection kit DIPCOVAN
May 22, 2021, at 05:50 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences (DIPAS), a unit under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed an antibody detection-based kit “DIPCOVAN", for sero-surveillance, a statement from DRDO said Friday.
Delhi records 3,009 fresh Covid cases, 252 deaths
May 22, 2021, at 01:01 am
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi registered 3,009 fresh cases of Covid-19 and 252 deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours, a health bulletin said here on Friday.
MSN Labs launches Posaconazole to treat Black Fungus
May 22, 2021, at 12:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Drugmaker MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (MSN) on Friday introduced Posaconazole under the brand name PosaOne, a triazole antifungal agent, for treating mucormycosis or Black Fungus in patients, especially those recovering from Covid19.
MSN Labs launches Posaconazole (PosaOne) to treat Black fungus
May 22, 2021, at 12:21 am
Kolkata/IBNS: The drug-maker enterprise MSN Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. (MSN), introduced Posaconazole in India, under the brand name PosaOne, which is a triazole antifungal agent indicated for treating mucormycosis patients.
Black Fungus: Indian govt to ramp up supply, availability of Amphotericin-B anti-fungal drug
May 21, 2021, at 09:50 pm
New Delhi: The Government of India said it is supporting states and UTs in procuring drugs and diagnostics for COVID19 management through a “Whole of Government” approach.