CK Birla Hospitals initiates 'Mask up Kolkata' campaign amid Covid cases spike
May 09, 2021, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI & BMB started masks distribution campaign to enhance the awareness among citizens of Kolkata.
21 dead in Rajasthan village after Covid-infected corpse buried without protocol
May 09, 2021, at 06:02 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: At least 21 people died at a village in Rajasthan’s Sikar district allegedly after a Covid-19-infected corpse was buried without following protocol, media reports said.
India records 4.03 lakh fresh Covid cases, 4,092 deaths in last 24 hours
May 09, 2021, at 04:27 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India recorded 4,03,738 fresh Covid cases and 4,092 deaths in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Sunday.
May 09, 2021, at 05:37 am
It seems that religion has gripped Pakistan and been given more priority by people and authorities even at a time when the country is battling the dangerous wave of COVID-19.
DCGI approves DRDO's anti-COVID oral drug '2-DG' for emergency use
May 08, 2021, at 11:57 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the emergency use of DRDO's anti-COVID-19 therapeutic oral drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG) as an adjunct therapy in moderation to severe COVID-19 patients.
CT scan effective tool to detect, determine severity of Covid-19 cases: DAK
May 08, 2021, at 09:20 pm
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
May 08, 2021, at 08:47 pm
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
May 08, 2021, at 08:13 pm
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
May 08, 2021, at 06:58 pm
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
May 08, 2021, at 06:08 pm
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
May 08, 2021, at 05:25 pm
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
May 08, 2021, at 04:12 pm
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
May 08, 2021, at 04:59 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
May 08, 2021, at 04:50 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
May 08, 2021, at 03:50 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
May 08, 2021, at 03:24 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
May 08, 2021, at 02:31 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
May 08, 2021, at 01:50 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
May 08, 2021, 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
May 07, 2021, at 09:34 pm
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
May 07, 2021, at 05:45 pm
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.
May 07, 2021, at 05:10 pm
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
May 07, 2021, at 04:28 pm
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
May 07, 2021, at 04:24 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
May 07, 2021, at 01:52 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
May 07, 2021, at 12:05 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
May 06, 2021, at 11:43 pm
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
May 06, 2021, at 06:34 pm
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
May 06, 2021, at 04:46 pm
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.
May 06, 2021, at 03:07 pm
New Delhi: India registered 3980 COVID-19 related deaths in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Thursday.