COVID-19: India records rise in daily count at 1,32,788
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
New Delhi: After witnessing a decline for several days, India on Tuesday witnessed a rise in daily count as 1,32,788 fresh Covid-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, as per data released by the Ministry of Health.
Covid19: Hyderabad based Biological E. inks deal with Canadian company to manufacture jabs in India
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: Hyderabad's Biological E. Limited has inked an agreement with Canada-based Providence Therapeutics to manufacture in its units mRNA coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine, and run a pivotal trial in India for the jab.
Covid19: Britain announced 'zero deaths' on Tuesday amid fears of third wave
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
London/IBNS: Britain announced Tuesday that it had zero daily Covid deaths for the first time since March 2020, according to media reports.
WHO validates China's Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Geneva: The World Health Organization on Tuesday validated the Sinovac-CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, giving countries, funders, procuring agencies and communities the assurance that it meets international standards for safety, efficacy and manufacturing.
Jammu and Kashmir: SKIMS to organise blood donation camp today
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Srinagar: The department of Blood Transfusion and Immuno Haematology, SKIMS in collaboration with G.R Beigh Memorial Trust will organize blood donation camp on Tuesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: DC Srinagar for strict adherence to Covid-19 SOPs
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammed Aijaz Asad has called for strict adherence to the Covid-19 SOPs despite declaring Srinagar as Orange Zone to contain the spread of Covid-19 infection in the district.
Jammu and Kashmir Govt extends services of retiring doctors
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today approved special Financial Incentives for Covid-19 Warriors of Health and Medical Education Department of J&K. Frontline workers of Health & Medical Education Department, J&K are rendering valuable services in the challenging Covid pandemic times for saving precious lives of the patients, observed the Lt Governor.
Jammu and Kashmir to get 6 lakh vaccine doses in June: Govt
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Srinagar: J&K Government on Monday said that over 6 lakh doses of vaccine were expected to be available in June and that vaccination would be expedited across age groups.
Bangladesh to vaccinate university students soon
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Zahid Maleque, Bangladesh’s health and family welfare minister, has said that they would soon vaccinate university students on priority once the country gets enough vaccines. The move would help restart educational institutes.
Yogi Adityanath launches special drive to vaccinate 1 cr people in UP this month
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Lucknow/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister on Tuesday launched the vaccination drive 'Mission June' to target one crore doses.
Odisha seeks Centre’s help in procurement of vaccines from global manufacturers
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Odisha Health Minister Naba Kishore Das on Tuesday urged Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to procure vaccines for the state from global manufacturers.
China: Guangzhou tightens measures as cases rise
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Beijing: Five subdistricts in Liwan district, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, were put under strict management on Saturday as the city reported one more confirmed local COVID-19 patient and five local asymptomatic carriers on May 28, officials said on Tuesday.
More than 1.57 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with states: Health Ministry
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
New Delhi/UNI: A total of 1,57,74,331 COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and Union Territories to be administered, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Tuesday.
The COVID-19 pandemic motivates millions of tobacco users to quit, but they need support
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
New York: “Quitters are the real winners in the case of tobacco”, says the World Health Organization as part of a campaign to help smokers that have decided to quit during the COVID-19 pandemic, but lack the support to do so. A new chatbot and even an AI assistant are ready to aid them in their quitting journey.
Maharashtra: New born baby girl tests Covid positive in Palghar, hospitalised
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Palghar/UNI: A just born baby girl, tested positive for Covid, has been admitted to the Jawhar hospital for treatment, the district authorities said.
Pfizer's COVID vaccine approved for minors aged 12-15 in Japan
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Moscow/Sputnik: The Japanese government approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for ages 12 to 15 on Monday, the media reported.
WHO names Covid strain first detected in India as 'Delta Variant'
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday named the COVID-19 variant first found in India as the "Delta variant".
Delhi probably to get Sputnik V Covid vaccine after June 20: Arvind Kejriwal
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
New Delhi/UNI: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said Delhi will probably receive a section of imported Russian COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik V after June 20.
Delhi registers 648 fresh COVID-19 cases, 86 deaths
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
New Delhi/UNI: Delhi reported 648 fresh COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, the lowest since March 18, and 86 more deaths, according to a health department bulletin released on Monday.
Senior Venezuelans finally get vaccinated against COVID-19
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Caracas/Sputnik: After months of waiting for their turn, Venezuelans aged over 60 tell Sputnik that receiving vaccine shots feels liberating.
Controversy over price of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine in Sri Lanka
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
A controversy erupted in Sri Lanka over the alleged differential pricing of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines that the Sri Lankan government has been procuring from China, with authorities facing the allegation of signing the deal at a relatively higher price.
Vietnam: Govt initiates mass testing amid detection of new COVID-19 variant
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
Hanoi: Vietnam is aiming to tackle a fresh COVID-19 outbreak by conducting mass testing in Ho Chi Minh City, media reports said.
Fight against Coronavirus: India reports low daily new COVID-19 cases of 1.52 lakh
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
New Delhi: As part of continued decline in the daily new cases, India has reported the lowest Daily New Cases in the last 50 days with 1.52 Lakh cases.
Over 23 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses provided to states: Health Ministry
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:31 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre has, so far, provided 23,11,68,480 Covid vaccine doses to states and union territories, the Ministry of Health and Family Affairs said here on Monday.
Chinese mainland reports 20 new COVID cases
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:36 am
Beijing/UNI: The Chinese mainland reported 20 new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in Guangdong Province, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Monday.
India's daily COVID-19 cases decline further, 152734 recorded in past 24 hours
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:36 am
New Delhi: India recorded another day of decline in daily count as 1,52,734 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, as per the Ministry of Health released data on Monday.
Drones deliver blood to prevent maternal death in Botswana
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:36 am
New York: Drones are providing life-saving care to women in remote parts of the southern African country, Botswana, who otherwise may die in childbirth, thanks to support from the United Nations.
Study claims COVID-19 was created in Chinese labs
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:36 am
Beijing: A study has revealed that Chinese scientists created COVID-19 in a Wuhan lab and then even attempted to cover their tracks by reverse-engineering versions of the virus to make it look like it evolved naturally from bats.
Govt issues advisory on Covid coverage for pvt TV channels
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:36 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre has issued an advisory for private television channels, seeking their help to spread awareness about the Covid-19 pandemic by flashing four national level helpline numbers.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police organises vaccination awareness programme at Handwara
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:36 am
Srinagar: A Police-public interaction meeting-cum-Covid vaccination awareness programme was held at Police Station Vilgam in Hamdwara on Saturday, Police said.