Pfizer-funded research claims vaccine might be effective against new Coronavirus strains
Jan 08, 2021, at 08:50 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: The efficacy of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine (official name BNT162b2) might sustain against the newly-detected mutant strains from the United Kingdom and South Africa, a group of US scientists said in a research paper.
India's second Covid-19 vaccine dry run begins today
Jan 08, 2021, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The second dry run of Covid-19 vaccine across India began on Friday, as the vast country is gearing up for the mass inoculation continuing its fight against the deadly virus.
India records 18139 new COVID-19 cases, 234 deaths
Jan 08, 2021, at 03:33 pm
New Delhi: India recorded 18139 COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, as per Ministry of Health released data on Friday.
Protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 could last eight months or more: Report
Jan 08, 2021, at 02:37 pm
New York: New data suggest that nearly all COVID-19 survivors have the immune cells necessary to fight re-infection.
Moderna Covid-19 vaccine likely to protect for 'couple of years': CEO Stephane Bancel
Jan 08, 2021, at 05:40 am
Paris/IBNS: Moderna's COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is expected to offer protection of up to a couple of years, the US biotech's chief executive said on Thursday.
Doctors' forum writes to Mamata Banerjee expressing concern over air pollution in Bengal
Jan 08, 2021, at 04:58 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Leading doctors and doctors' forum across Bengal have written to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee highlighting the health emergency situation due to air pollution and asking for urgent measures to be taken to fight against air pollution.
China's Shijiazhuang under lockdown, undergoing mass testing : Official
Jan 08, 2021, at 04:44 am
Moscow/Sputnik: The Chinese city of Shijiazhuang goes into virtual lockdown, a local official told reporters Thursday, as the total number of COVID-19 cases detected in the past five days has reached 234.
'Maintain strict vigil': Centre directs 4 states amid rise in Covid-19 cases
Jan 08, 2021, at 02:07 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has written to four states-Maharashtra, Kerala, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal-urging them to maintain a 'strict vigil' in curbing the spike in Covid-19 cases.
Bharat Biotech announces completion of phase 3 clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine
Jan 08, 2021, at 12:03 am
New Delhi/UNI: Bharat Biotech on Thursday announced that it has enrolled 25,800 volunteers for phase 3 clinical trials of its indigenously manufactured Covid-19 vaccine, 'Covaxin'.
No report of bird flu in J&K, eating poultry safe: Doctors Association Kashmir
Jan 07, 2021, at 09:08 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Urging people to not panic amid reports of bird blue in the neigbouring states, Jammu and Kashmir administration issued an advisory to all stakeholders, including poultry owners, dealers, retailers and consumers for prevention of ingress of the flu into the Union Territory (UT).
India reports over 20,000 Covid-19 cases, 222 deaths in 24 hours
Jan 07, 2021, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi/UNI: India registered 20,346 new Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 1,03,95,278, the Union Health Ministry update said on Thursday.
UK records over 1000 Covid deaths in single day, highest ever since April
Jan 07, 2021, at 05:27 am
London/IBNS: Britain on Wednesday recorded 1,041 new fatalities from the coronavirus.
Ahead of Covid-19 vaccine rollout, second dry run to be held on Friday
Jan 07, 2021, at 04:18 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A second dry run for the Covid-19 vaccination will be held in all states on Friday, media reports said.
Bangladesh records 978 new COVID-19 cases in past 24 hours
Jan 06, 2021, at 11:17 pm
Dhaka: Bangladesh recorded 978 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, media reports said.
Jan 06, 2021, at 11:04 pm
New Delhi: The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare on Wednesday said it has deployed multi-disciplinary teams to Avian Influenza affected Alappuzha and Kottayam districts in Kerala, and Panchkula District, Haryana.
Jan 06, 2021, at 10:15 pm
New Delhi: There is a steady decline in the number of daily deaths recorded in the country. Less than 300 new deaths are being recorded in the country from the last 12 days.
New Coronavirus strain: 13 more infected in India, tally jumps to 71
Jan 06, 2021, at 08:16 pm
New Delhi/UNI: With 13 more people testing positive for the new variant of Novel Coronavirus, the total number of such cases in the country rose to 71, the Union Health Ministry said here on Wednesday.
WHO chief begins 2021 with plea for ‘less politicking’ over health
Jan 06, 2021, at 03:54 pm
New York: In a race to “save lives, livelihoods and end this pandemic”, the head of the UN heath agency said on Tuesday that it was important to remember COVID-19 was just one of a number of major disease outbreaks facing communities across the world.
COVID-19: India registers 18,088 new cases in the past 24 hours
Jan 06, 2021, at 03:25 pm
New Delhi: India, the country badly hit by COVID-19 virus, has registered 18,088 new cases of the infection in the past 24 hours, as per data released by the Ministry of Health on Wednesday.
China blocks WHO team from entering to study origins of coronavirus, Tedros feels 'disappointed'
Jan 06, 2021, at 03:08 pm
Geneva: The World Health Organization has said China blocked the arrival of its team to probe the origin of the COVID-19 disease which has now spread across the world.
One person in 50 people in England had Covid last week: Report
Jan 06, 2021, at 02:36 pm
London: One in 50 people in private households in England are estimated to be infected by COVID-19 in the week that ended on Jan 2, media reports said.
Biological imbalance is reason for link between gum and kidney disease: Study
Jan 06, 2021, at 02:19 pm
London: An imbalance of the body’s oxygen producing free radicals and its antioxidant cells could be the reason why gum disease and chronic kidney disease affect each other, a new study led by the University of Birmingham has found.
Covid vaccines to rollout within 10 days from date of authorisation: Centre
Jan 06, 2021, at 03:38 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Tuesday informed that Covid-19 vaccines will be ready for rollout in 10 days from the emergency use authorisation date based on feedback from the dry run.
Jammu and Kashmir: Workshop on mental health and substance abuse held in Tangmarg
Jan 05, 2021, at 11:05 pm
Srinagar: A day-long workshop on mental health and substance abuse was held at DhobiwanTangmarg as capacity building programme for MLHP doctors and medical officers working across Kashmir division.
Jammu and Kashmir: FRA will be effectively implemented, says DC Poonch
Jan 05, 2021, at 11:02 pm
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Rahul Yadav today chaired a meeting to discuss modalities for spreading effective implementation of provisions of Forest Rights Act, preparation of master trainers for training of field functionaries here at DC Office Conference Hall Poonch.
Govt reviews COVID19 vaccination plan in Jammu and Kashmir
Jan 05, 2021, at 11:01 pm
Srinagar: The government Monday reviewed the arrangements for the implementation of COVID19 vaccination plan in Jammu and Kashmir.
WHO, Bill Gates praise India for its 'decisive action' to combat COVID-19 pandemic
Jan 05, 2021, at 09:55 pm
New Delhi: The World Health Organization and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates have praised India for its leadership in scientific innovation and decisive action to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 05, 2021, at 09:29 pm
New Delhi: India’s active caseload which has been decreasing continuously and stands at 2,31,036 on Tuesday, as per data released by the Ministry of Health.
New COVID-19 test gives result in matter of minutes: Report
Jan 05, 2021, at 09:12 pm
London: A new COVID-19 test that reduces testing time from 30 minutes to less than five and delivers accurate results has been developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham.
Moderna says plans to produce at least 600 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine in 2021
Jan 05, 2021, at 09:05 pm
Moscow/Sputnik: US pharmaceutical company Moderna said it planned to produce at least 600 million doses of its vaccine against COVID-19 in 2021, not 500 million as previously announced.