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.
Pakistan witnessing sharp decline in numbers of pangolin due to their illegal trade in China: WWF
May 07, 2021, at 07:45 pm
Islamabad: Pakistan's deep bond with China also costs its wildlife species. The south Asian country is witnessing a sharp decline in the number of pangolins due to 'illegal' trade involving China.
Cut methane emissions to avert global temperature rise, UN-backed study urges
May 07, 2021, at 07:39 pm
New York: Methane emissions caused by human activity can be reduced by up to 45 per cent this decade, thus helping to keep global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius in line with the Paris Agreement on climate change, according to a UN-backed report published on Thursday.
Guterres renews zero-emissions appeal to avoid falling into climate abyss
May 07, 2021, at 06:53 pm
New York: All countries should commit to zero carbon emissions by 2050 if the world is to avoid a disastrous 2.4 degree Celsius temperature rise by the end of this century, UN Secretary General António Guterres said on Thursday.
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.
China is facing new challenge as its coastal areas witness rising sea levels
May 07, 2021, at 02:35 am
Beijing: China, which has earned criticisms globally for spreading coronavirus worldwide, is now facing another trouble as coastal areas are witnessing increasing risks from rising sea level, media reports said.
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.
COVID-19 deaths, hospitalizations soar among youth in Americas: WHO Regional Director
May 06, 2021, at 02:41 pm
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
May 06, 2021, at 04:50 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
May 06, 2021, at 04:06 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.
May 06, 2021, at 03:47 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
May 06, 2021, at 03:33 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.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt extends services of retiring doctors
May 06, 2021, at 02:37 am
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today approved special Financial Incentives for Covid-19 Warriors of Health and Medical Education Department of J&K.
Centre installs two medical oxygen plants at Delhi's AIIMS, RML Hospital
May 06, 2021, at 02:35 am
New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant development, two medical oxygen plants funded by PMCARES have been installed at AIIMS New Delhi and RML Hospital within a week, the Centre said on Wednesday.
UN forum examines how to make science and technology work better for all
May 06, 2021, at 02:14 am
New York: Harnessing the full potential of science and technology for the benefit of all people, everywhere, is the focus of a two-day virtual meeting convened by the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), which opened on Tuesday.
India records 3,82,315 new COVID-19 cases, 3780 deaths in past 24 hours
May 05, 2021, at 03:29 pm
New Delhi: India registered 3,82,315 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Wednesday.