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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Myanmar in the field of health research

Jun 30, 2021, at 10:46 pm

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the Department of Medical Research (DMR), Ministry of Health and Sports of Myanmar signed on February, 2020 at New Delhi.

Indian health experts believe COVID-19 in children is often asymptomatic and seldom requires hospitalization

Jun 30, 2021, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi: India's top health experts have said COVID-19 in children is often asymptomatic and seldom requires hospitalization, giving slight relief to parents who are worried over the possible third wave and its impact on children.

Cabinet approves MoU between India, Nepal in the field of health research

Jun 30, 2021, at 10:36 pm

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), India and the Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC), Nepal in 17 November 2020 and 4 January 2021 respectively.

ILPA conducts vaccination drive for leather industry workers in Kolkata

Jun 30, 2021, at 08:29 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Leather Products Association (ILPA) has started a vaccination camp at the ILPA Leather Goods Park in Zone 9 of the Calcutta Leather Complex, in collaboration with state government’s MSME&T and Health department, according to a release by ILPA.

India records slight decline in casualty figure as 817 deaths due to COVID-19 registered in past 24 hours

Jun 30, 2021, at 03:22 pm

New Delhi: India recorded a reduction in casualty figures as 817 deaths due to the deadly COVID-19 virus were recorded in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Wednesday.

India's COVAXIN generates antibodies that effectively neutralize Alpha and Delta variants of coronavirus, says US health research institute

Jun 30, 2021, at 02:38 pm

Washington: A study conducted by  the US' National Institute of Health has said India's COVAXIN, which was developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research, neutralises both Alpha and Delta variants of COVID-19.

India approves US-made Moderna vaccine for emergency use against COVID-19

Jun 30, 2021, at 06:13 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday cleared the fourth vaccine, the US-made Moderna, for emergency use in India.

Centre asks states to pace up vaccination coverage, monitor COVID situation

Jun 30, 2021, at 05:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Friday directed states to pace up the vaccination coverage while rejuvenating the momentum of economic recovery.

Assam: 12 COVID-19 patients die at GMCH within hours

Jun 30, 2021, at 12:17 am

Guwahati: At least 12 COVID-19 died within hours at GuwahatiMedical College & Hospital (GMCH) in Assam’s capital city Guwahati on Monday night which created a panic situation among other COVID-19 patients admitted at the hospital.

Kohima DTF meeting deliberates on importance of Covid tests

Jun 30, 2021, at 12:15 am

Guwahati: District Task Force, Kohima in Nagaland conveyed a meeting on Tuesday headed by the Deputy Commissioner and Chairman DTF Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie, NCS along with and Advisor, Urban Development and Municipal Affair, Dr. Neikiesalie Kire, Advisor Technical Education and Election, Medo Yhokha which was attended by HoD and representatives from AKMWP, KCCI and KVYO.

Five Pharma majors to collab for clinical trial of Molnupiravir drug

Jun 29, 2021, at 11:54 pm

Hyderabad/UNI: Five Indian pharmaceutical majors joined hands to hold the clinical trial of the investigational and oral anti-viral drug Molnupiravir that inhibits the replication of multiple RNA viruses, including SARS-CoV-2,  meant to treat mild COVID-19 outdoor patients in India.

Sputnik V protects against Indian strain although effectiveness drops: Denis Logunov

Jun 29, 2021, at 11:43 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine still protects against the Indian coronavirus strain and the 2.6 times decrease in effectiveness is in fact not significant, Denis Logunov, deputy director for scientific work at the Gamaleya research center that developed the vaccine, assured on Tuesday.

Over 34,000 children below 18 years infected with COVID-19 in Assam during second wave

Jun 29, 2021, at 11:04 pm

Guwahati: Assam has recorded an alarming trend of COVID-19 infections among the children and teenagers below 18 years in the second wave of the Coronavirus.

WHO guidance on Artificial Intelligence to improve healthcare, mitigate risks worldwide

Jun 29, 2021, at 09:43 pm

New York: Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds “enormous potential” for improving the health of millions around the world if ethics and human rights are at the heart of its design, deployment, and use, the head of the UN health agency said on Monday.

India records another drop in daily COVID-19 tally, registers 37,566 fresh cases

Jun 29, 2021, at 02:58 pm

New Delhi: India registered less than 40,000 fresh COVID-19 cases for the first time after 102 days, as per data released by Ministry of Health on Tuesday,

India's vaccination unlikely to pick up in July as claimed by Centre: Reports

Jun 29, 2021, at 03:09 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Even as the Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it is going to increase COVID vaccine supply for July but government data suggests it may fall short of its daily vaccination targets.

Delayed second dose and third doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine lead to heightened immune response to COVID-19: Study

Jun 29, 2021, at 02:33 am

London: A longer delay of up to 45 weeks between the first and second dose of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine leads to enhanced immune response after the second dose, a study by University of Oxford researchers,who developed the jab, found.

COVID-19: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announces commercial launch of 2DG

Jun 28, 2021, at 10:09 pm

Hyderabad: Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. on Monday announced the commercial launch of 2-deoxy-D-glucose (2-DG).

India overtakes US in total vaccine doses given, registers marginal dip in daily COVID-19 case count

Jun 28, 2021, at 03:21 pm

New Delhi: India recorded a marginal dip in daily case count as 46,148 new COVID-19 cases were recorded in the past 24 hours, as per data released by the Ministry of Health.

Covid19: Study on effectiveness of vaccines against Delta Plus underway, says ICMR

Jun 28, 2021, at 05:19 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Amid rising cases of Delta Plus variant of coronavirus and an impending third wave of Covid-19, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has said it is examining the effectiveness of the vaccines against the new mutant strain, according to media reports.

Medical supplies from China disrupted by damaged roads in northern Nepal

Jun 28, 2021, at 02:24 am

The supply of crucial medical equipment to hospitals across northern Nepal has been disrupted as heavy rain, witnessed in the last three weeks, swept away many crucial roads and bridges. The Tatopani crossing point on the Nepal-China border also remained closed due to damaged roads.

Delhi records 89 fresh COVID-19 cases, four deaths

Jun 28, 2021, at 01:10 am

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi registered 89 cases of COVID-19 and four deaths from the virus in the past 24 hours, a health bulletin said here on Sunday.

India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage crosses the landmark of 32 cr

Jun 28, 2021, at 12:34 am

New Delhi: India’s cumulative vaccination coverage has exceeded 32 crores on Saturday, as per the Ministry of Health released data on Sunday.

13-yr-old boy in Karnataka diagnosed with rare post-Covid brain disease

Jun 27, 2021, at 08:42 pm

Bengaluru/IBNS: A teenager in Karnataka has developed a rare post Covid-19 complication that affects the brain and according to doctors it is the first case in the state and the second in India, media reports said.

India sees slight rise in COVID-19 cases with 50,040 fresh infections, records 1258 new deaths

Jun 27, 2021, at 06:20 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India witnessed a slight rise in the daily Coronavirus cases with 50,040 infections over the last 24 hours while deaths from COVID-19 jumped by 1,258.

Delta plus strain calls for urgent measures, including vaccination: WHO representative

Jun 27, 2021, at 02:28 pm

Moscow/UNI/Sputnik: Vaccination and safety measures such as wearing face masks are essential when it comes to fighting the Delta Plus coronavirus variant, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Russia Melita Vujnovic said.

India crosses the milestone of conducting 400 million Covid tests

Jun 27, 2021, at 01:22 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India crossed the milestone of 400 million Covid-19 tests on Friday, with the last 50 million tests being done in the last 24 days, according to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

Delhi logs lowest daily COVID-19 cases this year at 85

Jun 27, 2021, at 12:20 am

New Delhi/UNI: Delhi on Saturday clocked 85 coronavirus cases, lowest daily infections this year, and nine fatalities, pushing the caseload to 14,33,675 and death toll to 24,961.

COVID-19: Spain now cancels obligatory mask wearing outdoors

Jun 26, 2021, at 11:50 pm

Madrid/Sputnik: Starting from Saturday, the wearing of masks outdoors is no longer obligatory in Spain in accordance with the government's decision to cancel the restriction due to the the improvement of the epidemiological situation and high vaccination paces.

Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Army donates medical equipments to Kathua villages to help fight COVID-19

Jun 26, 2021, at 11:39 pm

Srinagar: The Indian Army’s Gurj Division, under operation Sadhvabna, has donated Covid-related medical equipment and medicines to help people of villages in Kathua district fight the deadly disease.