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The Government Has Asked All States to Declare Black Fungus a Pandemic

20May

By Anjali VedNo Comments

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The Government Has Asked All States to Declare Black Fungus a Pandemic

The center has asked all states to declare black fungus or mucormycosis an epidemic. A letter from the health ministry said states to list under the epidemic diseases act, rare but possible fatal infection. That means all confirmed and suspected cases of black fungus, which is seen in covid recovered patients, have to be reported to the health ministry. Also read: After black fungus now 4 white fungus cases found in Patna affecting kidneys and lungs "In recent times a new challenge in the form of a fungal infection namely mucormycosis has emerged and is reported from many states among COVID-19 patients especially those on steroid therapy and deranged sugar control," Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal has said in a letter to states. "This fungal infection is leading to prolo...

After Black Fungus now 4 White Fungus cases found in Patna affecting Kidney and Lungs

20May

By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments

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After Black Fungus now 4 White Fungus cases found in Patna affecting Kidney and Lungs

Bihar- Amid the corona epidemic, cases of black fungus are seeing a boom in Bihar these days. In the meantime, now there has been a stir due to the receipt of cases of white fungus. Four patients of white fungus have appeared in the capital Patna. One of the infected patients also includes a famous expert from Patna. This disease is being described as more dangerous than black fungus. It is being told that the lungs are infected with the white fungus, just like the corona. At the same time, the infection can also spread to other parts of the body such as nails, skin, stomach, kidney, brain, private parts, and mouth. So far, four patients with this disease have been found in Patna. Dr. SN Singh, head of the microbiology department of PMCH has given this information. He told that four pa...

COVID-19 Vaccination After 3 Months of Covid Recovery

19May

By Anjali VedNo Comments

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COVID-19 Vaccination After 3 Months of Covid Recovery

Covid-19 vaccination after 3 months of covid recovery has been recommended by the center in order to increase the vaccine efficacy. Covid-19 Vaccination can be taken after three months of covid recovery, the center said today. Furthermore, the second dose of covid shot will also be delayed if infection occurs after the first dose by three months. Till now there was no fixed gap for such conditions. The medical experts have recommended a gap of 2-4 weeks to the vaccine beneficiaries, with or without covid infection. Recently Dr. Randeep Guleria - chief minister of Delhi's AIIMS and a member of the center’s covid task force has conducted a press conference where he mentioned a gap of four weeks in such condition. These new rules are a piece of the recommendation by the national expert ...

Kejriwal appeals Centre to stop flights from Singapore over New Virus Strain which is Dangerous for Childern

19May

By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments

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Kejriwal appeals Centre to stop flights from Singapore over New Virus Strain which is Dangerous for Childern

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday appealed to the Central government to immediately cancel all air services with Singapore, saying a new strain of coronavirus there is said to be "very dangerous" for children. This new strain of the COVID-19 virus could invade India in the form of a third wave, he said in a tweet. The new form of coronavirus in Singapore is said to be very dangerous for children. It could reach Delhi in the form of a third wave. My appeal to the Central government: Cancel all air services with Singapore with immediate effect Work on vaccine alternatives for children on a priority basis," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi. https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1394576958973911047?s=20 While there is no know Singapore strain of the coronavirus or any ...

Dr. KK Aggarwal Passed Away on May 17 After Battling a Long Fight With Covid-19

18May

By Anjali VedNo Comments

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Dr. KK Aggarwal Passed Away on May 17 After Battling a Long Fight With Covid-19

Dr. KK Aggarwal, former president of the Indian Medical Association, a great cardiologist, and a well-known face of the medical fraternity in the country, passed away last night after battling covid-19 for a long time. He had been on ventilator support at Delhi's AIIMS for a few days. Dr. Aggarwal aged 62, died at 11:30 pm on Monday, after a lengthy battle with covid-19, said an official statement on his Twitter account. Though, he had taken both the vaccine doses. https://twitter.com/DrKKAggarwal/status/1394389544917639168?s=20 "Ever since he became a doctor, Padma Shri Dr. KK Aggarwal has dedicated his life to the welfare of the public and raising health awareness. Even during the pandemic, he made constant efforts to educate the masses and was able to reach out to over 100 million pe...

Did CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Cancelled Today?

17May

By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments

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Did CBSE Class 12 Board Exam Cancelled Today?

Amid growing demand to cancel the CBSE Class 12 board exam 2021 due to rising coronavirus cases in the country. Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank held a virtual meeting with senior officials on Monday (May 17) to discuss this important issue. The Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' took to Twitter on Sunday and said that he will be virtually attending the meeting with State Education Secretaries on May 17, 2021, at 11 am. Further, the objective of the meeting is to review the Covid-19 situation, online education, and work around National Education Policy, NEP. https://twitter.com/DrRPNishank/status/1393922780932960259?s=20 Also, read | COVID-19 and Black Fungus relation and why cases are rising: Symptoms| Treatment About class 12 Board Exam Cancella...

COVID-19 and Black Fungus relation and why cases are rising: Symptoms| Treatment

15May

By Nikita Dhyani1 Comment

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COVID-19 and Black Fungus relation and why cases are rising: Symptoms| Treatment

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan on Friday advised people on the early detection and management of Mucormycosis - commonly known as Black Fungus, a rare but serious condition that has been reported in several coronavirus patients, especially in Maharashtra. https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1393506332221657092?s=20 Also, read | World’s 50 Greatest Leaders: New Zealand PM are In Top’s Fortune list What is Mucormycosis (Black Fungus)? Mucormycosis or black fungus is a complication caused by a sort of fungal infection. People capture mucormycosis by coming into contact with fungal spores in the environment. It can also develop on the skin after entering the skin through bites, scratches, burns, or other types of skin trauma. The disease is being detected in patients who have recove...

Dr. Reddy’s Introduced Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine in India at Rs 995 Per Dose

14May

By Anjali VedNo Comments

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Dr. Reddy’s Introduced Sputnik V Covid-19 Vaccine in India at Rs 995 Per Dose

The Indian partner Dr. Reddy’s laboratory of Russian investment fund said it has begun sputnik V’s introduction with the first dose being administered in Hyderabad on 14 May, Friday. The company also stated that the imported vaccine’s price has been fixed at Rs 948 per dose with 5% GST to be charged on the shot, keeping the price under 1000 at 995.4 Rs. “ As the part of limited pilot, the soft launch of the vaccine has commenced and the first dose of the vaccine was administered in Hyderabad today on May 14, 2021, the company said in regulatory filing with the bourses. “ The imposed doses of the vaccine are presently priced at an MRP of Rs 948 plus 5% GST per dose, with the possibility of lower price point when supply begins, it said." https://twitter.com/TOIIndiaNews/status/13931367...

Delhi Police Launches “COVI VAN HELPLINE” For Senior Citizens

13May

By MadhviNo Comments

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Delhi Police Launches “COVI VAN HELPLINE” For Senior Citizens

The Delhi police have launched the “COVI VAN HElPLINE” for senior citizens amid Covid - 19. They launched this for those people who are Struggling with medical Equipment and some essential products of Covid - 19. Therefore, the South District Police of the national capital has launched a COVI Van Helpline (012- 26241077) for senior citizens in the neighborhood amid the coronavirus situation here. Information about the “COVI VAN” The information of commencement of COVI Van has been disseminated in the Greater Kailash -1 area through beat officers and Residents Welfare Association (RWA). All the precautions including – sanitization, gloves, masks, and social distancing – will be taken while and after every visit. After receiving any call from COVI Van, deployed polic...

The gap is Increased to 12-16 Weeks Between the Two Doses of Covidshield Said Panel

13May

By Anjali VedNo Comments

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The gap is Increased to 12-16 Weeks Between the Two Doses of Covidshield Said Panel

The gap can be increased for Covidshield to 12-16 weeks, a government panel recommended to the center, as of today 13 may. No changes have been made for Covaxin. Pregnant women can choose their vaccine, and nursing women will be eligible for the vaccine after delivery. As of now, nobody is eligible for the shot, the national advisory group on immunization said. The panel also said that those who have tested positive for covid-19 should put off their vaccination for six months after recovery. Also read: covid-19 second wave deadly symptoms you should know According to the union health ministry’s protocol, there should be a gap of four to eight weeks after the recovery of covid-19 and the women who are lactating or pregnant are not eligible for a vaccine shot. https://twitter.com/...