Category: Covid-19
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Free Covid vaccines for all from today as lockdown eases in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Karnataka
The next phase of India’s vaccination drive will begin today in which the Centre will provide free Covid vaccines to everyone above 18 years of age. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced on the 7th of this month that the Centre will buy 75 percent of the total production of the vaccine producers and provide…
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‘योग से सहयोग’ तक का मंत्र, पढ़िए अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिवस पर प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी का संबोधन
आज दुनियाभर में 7वां अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिवस मनाया जा रहा है। छह साल पहले प्रधानमंत्री मोदी की पहल पर संयुक्त राष्ट्र ने 21 जून को अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिवस के रूप में मनाने का आह्वान किया था और देखते ही देखते दुनिया के तमाम देश इस मुहिम में शामिल हो गए। आज सुबह पीएम मोदी ने…
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International Yoga Day being celebrated across the Globe today
The 7th International Day of Yoga is being observed today. The main theme for this year is – Yoga for Wellness, which is aligned to the current pre-occupations. In view of the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent restrictions on congregational activities, the lead event of the International Day of Yoga will be a televised programme…
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CoronaVirus usually not transmitted through breast milk, claims doctor
Contrary to common belief, Covid Virus does not usually transmit through breast milk. In contrast, the baby will receive antibodies against coronavirus through breast milk. According to Dr.Adhisivam, Head of the Department of Neonatology, JIPMER Hospital Puducherry, even if the mother is tested Covid positive, the newborn baby and mother should not be separated. AIR…
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Education Ministry releases guidelines for parent participation in home-based learning
The Education Ministry has released guidelines for parent participation in home-based learning during school closure and beyond. These guidelines emphasize the need to create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment. Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ said that home is the first school and parents are the first teachers. He said, in this new…
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New Software helps identify patients likely to require ventilator support thus detecting emergency & ICU needs early
A software can now identify patients likely to require ventilator support in an ICU and referral in time and make necessary arrangements before emergency sets in. The software called Covid Severity Score (CSS) Software consists of an algorithm that measures a set of parameters. It scores each against a pre-set dynamic algorithm multiple times for…
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ICMR approves SENSIT Rapid COVID-19 Ag Kit to help quick testing procedure
The entire world has been severely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The severity of symptoms that occur during the COVID-19 infection can range from undetectable to life-threatening. The quick testing procedure involves antigen testing which provides the result for hundreds of samples within a short span of time. The efforts of the Government of…
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Over 27.20 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses administered so far
India achieved a significant milestone in its ongoing COVID-19 vaccination drive yesterday. On the 154th day of the drive, the cumulative COVID vaccination coverage crossed the 27 crore mark. The cumulative figure stands at 27 crores 20 lakh 72 thousand and 645. Union Health Ministry in a statement said that 19 lakh 43 thousand 765…
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PM Modi reiterates Government’s commitment to provide COVID-19 vaccine to everyone free of cost; Vaccination coverage to be expanded from Monday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Government is committed to providing free of cost COVID-19 vaccine to everyone. He said vaccination coverage will be expanded from the 21st of June onwards. Talking about the changing nature of the coronavirus and the country’s resilience to deal with this infectious disease, Mr Modi has said,…
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Nation condoles demise of Indian sprint legend flying Sikh Milkha Singh
Indian sprint legend flying Sikh Milkha Singh passed away last night after a month-long battle with COVID-19. He was 91. The Padma Shri awardee is survived by his golfer son Jeev Milkha Singh and three daughters. His wife Nirmal Kaur lost her life recently to the Coronavirus infection. Honorary Captain Milkha Singh was an Indian…