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Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine May Arrive on May 1
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Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine May Arrive on May 1

As of Tuesday, the Russian investment fund said they will export the first batch of sputnik V covid-19 vaccine from May 1, when all adults will be getting the covid-19 vaccine to cover the large population. “The first doses will be delivered on 1 May," RDIF chief executive officer Kirill Dmitriev said. Nonetheless, a spokesperson for the company’s partner in India, DR. Reddy's laboratory stated that they are not providing a specific date for the launch of the vaccine, adding that the company earlier said that the delivery will start at the end of May, that the timeline has now been shifted to anytime in May. “Discussions over pricing and the number of doses are still ongoing between Dr. Reddy’s, RDIF, and the government," the spokesperson said. Also read| Covid-19: why center adviese...
Covid-19: Why Center Advises to Wear Masks Even at Home
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Covid-19: Why Center Advises to Wear Masks Even at Home

As of Monday, in the middle of corona breakdown, the center advised people to wear masks even at home admitting that the new coronavirus strain which created havoc in past days is very much transmissible. As per the center’s concern, the virus strain remains suspended in the air in the form of aerosol and increases the chances of infection. In a press conference, union ministry of health and family welfare on the covid situation, Niti aayog health member, VK paul said that “this is a time to be at home, not invite anyone over and avoid stepping out unnecessarily”. https://twitter.com/otvnews/status/1386723316031844352?s=20 “If there is Covid positive case in the family, it is very important that the person wears a mask even indoors because the virus can spread to others in the home. ...
Covid-19 Vaccination: People Under 18-44 May Get Vaccination Only Through Private Centers 
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Covid-19 Vaccination: People Under 18-44 May Get Vaccination Only Through Private Centers 

The candidates under the age group of 18-44 will be getting Covid-19 vaccination through any private center, and need to register themselves on Co-Win portal before they set off for the Covid-19 vaccination starting from may 1.   “Citizens in the age group of 18 years to 44 years shall be eligible to receive vaccination, on payment, from any of the private CVCs (Covid Vaccination Centres)” the health secretary Rajesh Bhushan said in a letter to states on April 23.  He also said that the Covid-19 vaccination for age above 45 will be continued from a government CVC in a state, when the UT decides to lower the minimum age for the eligibility of beneficiaries to less than 45 years, for covering such additional eligible beneficiaries from the vaccine stock directly procured by the respectiv...
World Book Day 2021: Why Do We Celebrate Book Day
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World Book Day 2021: Why Do We Celebrate Book Day

World book day 2021: Every year on 23rd April, the world book is celebrated as the death anniversary of William Shakespeare UNESCO celebrates it every year. The day encourages the love of reading and books, publishing, and raising copyright awareness. “Our goal is to engage people in reading, and to have fun doing so! As a celebration of this year's World's Book and Copyright Day, UNESCO has created a 'Bookface' challenge," UNESCO said on its website. April 23 is a remarkable day for world literature. Because on this date in 1616 Cervantes, Shakespeare, and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega died. Thus, in 1995 UNESCO decided to celebrate world book day to mark death anniversaries of legends of writing. The day is a tribute to all great writers. It also symbolizes the death anniversaries of sev...
When a Covid Patient Needs Hospitalization
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When a Covid Patient Needs Hospitalization

During this peak of covid-19, hospitals are running out of beds and oxygen with a large number of Covid positive patients who require hospital admission, doctors are pleading people not to get anxious if the RT-PCR gets positive, and seeking hospital admission, when not required. The majority of covid-19 patients are treating under home treatment, a video message shared by the citizen engagement of India said based on the suggestions of Dr. CS Pramesh, director, tata memorial hospital.  Aside from good nutrition, plenty of fluids, and yoga, covid positive individuals must track their oxygen levels and fever. For that purpose, a six-minute walk is suggested for checking oxygen levels before and after a walk in the isolation rooms. The test should be done 2-3 times a day, if the readings ...
Earth Day 2021: Theme and Significance of The Day
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Earth Day 2021: Theme and Significance of The Day

Earth day 2021: every year on 22nd April is observed as earth day across the world and a large number of stakeholders take part in civic activities and raise awareness about the explanatory issues the earth is facing. Increasing pollution, global warming, and deforestation are the big topics of concern, as they contribute a major threat to nature. On top of one billion people participate in earth day activities across 192 countries. This makes earth day the largest civic observance in the world. Theme The theme of earth day 2021 is to "restore our earth” and focus on the natural processes, crop up green technologies, and advanced or innovative thinking that can restore the ecosystem of the world. Furthermore, the theme also rejects the belief that only adaptation and mitigation are t...
How to do Registration for Covid-19 Vaccine for 18 Years and Above Candidates 
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How to do Registration for Covid-19 Vaccine for 18 Years and Above Candidates 

As the government announced that the 18 years and above candidates will now be allowed to take the covid-19 vaccine from May 1, the vaccination program via online registration, and book your slot. Here you will get the step-by-step guides to register yourself for vaccination and download a vaccine certificate. Because of the high demand for vaccines, it may not be easy to get a free slot, but an online appointment is better than a walk-in.  All you need to know before registration  It should be noted that there is no app for covid-19 vaccine registration. All you need is a computer, laptop, or a smartphone with internet and a browser like google chrome or safari. And would need Id proof like an Aadhar card, license, and a working mobile number.  How to do registration for covid-19 vac...
PM Modi Has a Meeting Today With Vaccine Manufacturers, as 18 Years and Above Candidates Will be Eligible for the Vaccine Administration
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PM Modi Has a Meeting Today With Vaccine Manufacturers, as 18 Years and Above Candidates Will be Eligible for the Vaccine Administration

With the opening of vaccination for 18 years and above, the PM will have a meeting with covid-19 vaccine manufacturers today, as of Tuesday, the sources said. During the meeting, scheduled to be 6 pm today, the department of biotechnology will make a presentation and also coordinate with all participants, as per the sources said. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1384351230206504962?s=20 Representatives of the top drugmakers from India and abroad of those companies who already have been approved by the government of India are expected to be present in the meeting. As yet two vaccines, oxford AstraZeneca Covidshield vaccine manufactured by serum institute of India, and aboriginally developed Covaxin by Bharat Biotech are being administered in India. However, one more vaccine sputnik V deve...
Delhi Lockdown For 6 Days: Arvind Kejriwal
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Delhi Lockdown For 6 Days: Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi lockdown for 6 days from 10 pm tonight to 5 am next Monday has been imposed by CM Arvind Kejriwal, by taking in view the critical surge of covid-19 spread. Essential services remain open. "If we don't impose a lockdown now, we might face a bigger calamity. The government will take full care of you. We took this tough decision taking the situation into consideration," Arvind Kejriwal said. "The six-day lockdown will help us arrange more beds and supplies." CM said that we are running out of oxygen and ICU beds drastically, sharing the condition of private oxygen which had run out of oxygen at 3 am, which could have lead to a crisis. "We are not trying to scare you...I won't say the health system has collapsed but it is really stressed. There are limits to any system," he further...
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New Delhi: 17,000 New Cases, Hotels, and Banquet Halls Convert into Hospitals 

The covid-19 cases are at their peak in the capital Delhi. Within the past 24 hours, 17,282 news cases have been observed with 104 deaths.  The new COVID-19 cases have been observed from the active 1.08 lakh tests- 73,915 RT-PCR and 34,619 rapid antigen test. A 15.92% of positivity rate has been observed, which is the highest ever in Delhi. However, earlier in November, there was a positivity rate of 15.33%.  “There are no ICU beds available in most big hospitals, both public and private. There is no sign of the outbreak ebbing either,” said a doctor at AIIMS, further said, if the cases continue to rise, the health infrastructure may collapse”.    Also read | Maharashtra lockdown: what's open and what's closed  As of now, Delhi has 50,736 active covid cases, of these 24,155 almost ha...