Risk of COVID-19 surge threatens Africa's health facilities
Jun 04, 2021, at 10:15 pm
New York: Critical health facilities across Africa risk being overwhelmed by surging COVID-19 infections, the UN health agency said on Thursday.
Japan to supply COVID-19 hit Taiwan with 1.24 million doses of AstraZeneca shots
Jun 04, 2021, at 09:42 pm
Tokyo: Japan might extend help to Taiwan by supplying 1.24 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Britain’s AstraZeneca PLC.
Over 1.93 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses still available with states: Health Ministry
Jun 04, 2021, at 08:27 pm
New Delhi, Jun 4 (UNI) More than 1.93 crore (1,93,95,287) of COVID-19 vaccine doses are still available with the states and Union Territories, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Affairs said on Friday.
Delta strain caused second wave of COVID-19 in India: Study
Jun 04, 2021, at 06:14 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Delta strain, the coronavirus variant which was first found in India, led to the massive second wave of COVID-19 in the country, a government study has stated, media reports said.
India records 132364 new COVID-19 cases, 2713 deaths in past 24 hours
Jun 04, 2021, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 1,32,364 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data.
Several vaccination centres in Pakistan' Rawalpindi faces Sinopharm vaccine shortage
Jun 03, 2021, at 11:12 pm
Rawalpindi: Shortage of Chinese Sinopharm vaccine has been reported from several vaccination centres in Pakistan's Rawalpindi city, media reports said on Thursday.
Kashmir: SKIMS to organise blood donation camp today
Jun 03, 2021, at 09:30 pm
The department of Blood Transfusion and Immuno Haematology, SKIMS in collaboration with G.R Beigh Memorial Trust will organize blood donation camp on Tuesday.
J&K to get 6 lakh vaccine doses in June: Govt
Jun 03, 2021, at 08:51 pm
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.
Centre to buy 30 cr COVID-19 vaccine doses from Hyderabad-based firm
Jun 03, 2021, at 07:18 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre will procure 30 crore units of COVID-19 vaccine from Hyderabad-based firm Biological-E, an official statement said here on Thursday.
Nepal to administer Sinopharm vaccine to people aged 60- 64 years
Jun 03, 2021, at 03:33 am
Around 800,000 Sinopharm vaccines that Nepal has received on Tuesday from China will be used to inoculate people aged between 60-64 years, Nepali officials have decided. China has promised to donate a million doses of Sinopharm vaccines to Nepal.
India's COVID-19 recovery rate further climbs to 92.48%
Jun 02, 2021, at 11:32 pm
New Delhi: As part of continued decline in the daily new cases, India has reported 1.32 lakh New Cases in the last 24 hours.1,32,788Daily New Cases were registered in the last 24 hours.
PakVac: Pakistan creates own COVID-19 vaccine with Chinese help
Jun 02, 2021, at 10:51 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan joined China's Cansino Bio to develop its own homemade COVID-19 vaccine named PakVac.
'Well established' foreign COVID-19 vaccines makers need no bridging clinical trials in India
Jun 02, 2021, at 06:38 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian government has exempted "well established" foreign COVID-19 vaccines makers from any bridging clinical trials if it has been certified by the National Control Lab of the country where it is made, media reports said.
COVID-19: India records rise in daily count at 1,32,788
Jun 02, 2021, at 03:29 pm
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
Jun 02, 2021, at 08:48 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
Jun 02, 2021, at 08:26 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
Jun 02, 2021, at 04:55 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
Jun 02, 2021, at 04:14 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
Jun 02, 2021, at 03:55 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
Jun 02, 2021, at 03:52 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
Jun 02, 2021, at 03:37 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
Jun 02, 2021, at 02:53 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
Jun 02, 2021, at 01:54 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
Jun 02, 2021, 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
Jun 01, 2021, at 09:50 pm
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
Jun 01, 2021, at 06:45 pm
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
Jun 01, 2021, at 05:06 pm
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
Jun 01, 2021, at 02:35 pm
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
Jun 01, 2021, at 01:49 pm
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'
Jun 01, 2021, at 05:56 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday named the COVID-19 variant first found in India as the "Delta variant".