CT scan effective tool to detect, determine severity of Covid-19 cases: DAK
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Srinagar/UNI: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday said chest CT scan is an effective tool to detect and determine the severity of Covid-19 cases.
Johnson & Johnson to start clinical trial for it Covid vaccine at Kolkata's Peerless Hospital
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Kolkata/UNI: Peerless Hospital has been selected as the only trial venue in the East for Johnson & Johnson for their single dose vaccine which is currently being used under emergency authorization in USA.
Thailand's COVID-19 tally surpasses 80,000 with 2,419 new cases
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Bangkok/Xinhua: Thailand's tally of COVID-19 cases surpassed 80,000 with 2,419 new cases and 19 deaths confirmed on Saturday, according to the Center for the COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
WHO approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New York: A COVID-19 vaccine produced in China has been given the green light for global rollout, potentially paving the way for its use in underserved countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Friday.
States to get over 53 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses in next 3 days: Health Ministry
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Union Health Ministry on Saturday said that the states and union territories will get more than 53 lakh (53,25,000) vaccine doses within the next three days.
India’s new COVID-19 wave is spreading like ‘wildfire’, warns UN Children’s Fund
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New York: A new wave of COVID-19 infections is spreading like “wildfire” across India, leaving many youngsters destitute, the UN Children’s Fund UNICEF said on Friday.
India reports over 4-lakh new Covid-19 cases, more than 4,000 deaths in 24 hours
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: India, presently the worst Covid-19-affected country in the world, on Saturday reported over four-lakh new infections, revealing in a more grim picture.
Centre introduces security code in CoWIN app to eliminate data entry errors
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: To eliminate data entry errors about vaccination status, the CoWIN system will introduce a four-digit security code starting Saturday, the Health Ministry has said.
China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine gets WHO's nod for emergency use
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Geneva/IBNS: The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday gave emergency use approval for a coronavirus vaccine made by China's state-owned drug manufacturer Sinopharm, said a Reuters report.
Kolkata's Peerless Hospital commences Johnson & Johnson vaccine's clinical trial
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata's Peerless Hospital has been selected as the only trial venue in the East for Johnson & Johnson for their single-dose vaccine which is currently being used under emergency authorization.
Bengaluru school sets up oxygen center jointly with entrepreneur body
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Bangalore/IBNS: To overcome severe deficiency and shortage of oxygen for patients in crisis, Canadian International School, Bangalore (CIS) in association with the Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) Bangalore chapter, is converting the school’s boarding block into a 120-bed oxygen center.
Third wave of Covid-19 avoidable with proper measures : Govt's scientific adviser
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A deadly third wave of Covid-19 can be avoided if adequate measures are taken, the government's top scientific adviser said today, after telling the country to brace for the fresh wave two days ago.
Sewa International donates 5 oxygen concentrators for Kashmiri patients
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Srinagar: Sewa International’ donated five oxygen concentrators to ‘Positive Kashmir ‘Sewa International’ donated five oxygen concentrators to ‘Positive Kashmir’ on Thursday.
Sarmad Hafeez reviews vaccination drive for tourism officials, stakeholders
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Srinagar: Secretary, Tourism & Culture, Sarmad Hafeez reviewed the pace of COVID-19 vaccinations being undertaken by various units of the Tourism Department and stakeholders in Jammu & Kashmir in a high level meeting of officers here today.
DRDO to set up 500 Medical Oxygen Plants within three months under PM CARES Fund
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi: The Medical Oxygen Plant (MOP) technology, developed by DRDO for On‐Board Oxygen Generation for LCA, Tejas by DEBEL, DRDO will now help in fighting the current crisis of oxygen for COVID-19 patients.
Over 90 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with states: Centre
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/UNI: More than 90 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses (90,30,670) are still available with the states and UTs, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday.
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New York: The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday said the commitment announced by the United States administration to lift vaccine patent protections to help boost global supply, was a “monumental moment” in the battle to end the deadly pandemic.
India reports 4,14,188 Covid-19 cases, 3,915 fatalities in 24 hours
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/UNI/IBNS: India has registered 4,14,188 new Covid-19 cases within the past 24 hours, marking the largest daily increase since the start of the outbreak, the Health Ministry said on Friday.
Russia approves single-dose version of Sputnik Covid vaccine for use
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Moscow/IBNS: Health officials in Russia have approved a single-dose version of its Covid vaccine Sputnik V, reports said on Thursday.
Mumbai to have drive-in vaccination centres, BMC gives officials 24 hrs to set up
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Mumbai is all set to have drive-in vaccination centres soon and efforts are on to implement the same within 24 hours.
Delhi logs 19,133 new cases, 335 deaths
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/UNI: The National Capital on Thursday reported a spike of 19,133 fresh cases of COVID-19 while 335 people lost their lives.
Jammu and Kashmir: 10,000 COVID tests conducted on highway since April
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Srinagar: Around 10,000 travelers have been subjected to covid-19 test on the Srinagar-JammuNational Highway since April 9, with seventy among them testing positive.
Over 89 lakh Covid-19 vaccine doses still available with states: Health Ministry
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that 89,31,505 Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union Territories.
Covid Crisis: SAIL supplies more than 1100 tonnes Liquid Medical Oxygen per day
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi: Steel Authority of India, one of the largest domestic steel producers, has been enhancing its capabilities to supply Liquid Medical Oxygen (LMO) in the country.
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi: India registered 3980 COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Thursday.
COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations soar among youth in Americas: WHO Regional Director
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Washington/Sputnik: Hospitalizations and deaths of younger people are surging as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerates across Latin America and the Caribbean, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa Etienne said on Wednesday.
Health Canada approves Pfizer vaccine in adolescents in ages 12 to 15
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Ottawa/IBNS: Health Canada Wednesday approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in adolescents in ages 12 to 15 after Canadian Health regulators reviewed clinical trial data submitted by the New York-based company last month.
Maharashtra reports 920 deaths in single day, over 57000 fresh Covid cases
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra on Wednesday reported a whopping 920 deaths, the highest-ever single-day fatality count due to Covid since the pandemic outbreak.
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Pharma major Roche India on Wednesday announced that it has received Emergency Use Approval (EUA) from Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) for its antibody cocktail for treating Covid-19, said media reports.
Third-wave of Covid 'inevitable', warns government
Sep 19, 2024, at 01:37 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A third wave of the coronavirus is "inevitable", the government's top scientific adviser warned on Wednesday as possibilities of a nationwide lockdown were discussed to break the chain of Covid surge in India.