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As the boom in COVID-19 cases ICMR chief says most of the country will remain closed for 6-8 weeks

12May

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As the boom in COVID-19 cases ICMR chief says most of the country will remain closed for 6-8 weeks

The head of the country's main health agency responding to coronaviruses, Drs Balaram Bhargava head of ICMR has said that districts reporting a high number of infections should remain closed for the next six to eight weeks to control the spread of the pervasive disease. The head of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Drs. Bhargava said in an interview that the lockdown ban should apply in all districts where the infection rate is above 10% of those tested. Currently, three-quarters of India's 718 districts are known to have test-positivity rates greater than 10%, including major cities such as New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru's tech hubs. Also, read | Maharashtra scientist stem-cell remedy kills COVID-19 naturally What did Drs Balaram Bhargava say? Bhargava's remarks ...

Maharashtra scientist stem-cell remedy kills COVID-19 naturally

11May

By Nikita DhyaniNo Comments

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Maharashtra scientist stem-cell remedy kills COVID-19 naturally

Concerned with the massive COVID-19 surge in the country, a researcher-cum-scientist from Maharashtra has developed a unique stem-cell platelet-based remedy to kill the Coronavirus "naturally, with anti-inflammatory bodies" and reduce the need for hospitalization of COVID-19 patients by 65-75 percent. Navi Mumbai-based Urologist-cum-regenerative medicine researcher Dr. Pradeep V. Mahajan, 61, said that the stem-cell/lyophilized platelet remedy is a proven protocol for COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 patients on OPD basis, without requiring hospitalization for targeting the primary lung disease. Also, read | CBSE Launches “Dost For life” Mobile App For Students What did Dr. Mahajan say? Dr. Mahajan - Chairman of StemRx Biosciences Solutions Pvt Ltd - said that the lungs are the prime ...

Delhi has only one more Day of Covaxin Stock left- Health Minister Satyandra Jain

10May

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Delhi has only one more Day of Covaxin Stock left- Health Minister Satyandra Jain

Health Minister Satyendra Jain said on Monday that there is only one day of Covaxin stock left in Delhi and its Covishield dose will last only three to four days. The minister's remarks came a day after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal urged the Center to direct manufacturers to increase vaccine supplies to the capital between May and July. Also, read | DCGI Has Approved The Emergency Use of DRDO Developed 2-DG as an Alternative Therapy for Covid-19 Patients How many doses of Vaccine are left in Delhi Covaxin doses can last up to one day only, while Covishield doses can last up to three to four days. Jain told reporters after reviewing preparations at Guru Teg Bahadur COVID Care Centre at Gurdwara Rakab Ganj Sahib in central Delhi. Delhi has so far received 5.5 lakh doses ...

DCGI Has Approved The Emergency Use of DRDO Developed 2-DG as an Alternative Therapy for Covid-19 Patients

8May

By Anjali Ved1 Comment

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DCGI Has Approved The Emergency Use of DRDO Developed 2-DG as an Alternative Therapy for Covid-19 Patients

The drug controller general of India, DCGI has approved the emergency use of DRDO developed drug 2-deoxy-D-glucose as an adjunct therapy for covid-19 patients in moderate to severe conditions, said defense research and development organization on Saturday, 8 May. "Being a generic molecule and analogue of glucose, it can be easily produced and made available in plenty," said the DRDO in a statement. From adjunct therapy, they refer to do it along with primary treatment. The use of 2DG drugs will be an alternative therapy for the patients, for assisting the primary methods of treatment. Also read: covid-19 Third-wave can be avoided by taking appropriate and strong measures "The drug has been developed by DRDO lab Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences in collaboration with ...

COVID-19 Third-Wave can be Avoided by taking Appropriate and Strong Measures- Government

8May

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COVID-19 Third-Wave can be Avoided by taking Appropriate and Strong Measures- Government

If necessary steps are taken, two days after the country was braced for the following spikes in COVID-19 infections, the government's top scientific adviser said on Friday that India could dodge the deadly third wave of coronavirus. If we take strong measures, the COVID-19 third wave in India may not happen in all places or indeed anywhere at all. It depends much on how effectively the guidance is implemented at the local level, in the states, in districts, and the cities everywhere," Dr. K VijayRaghavan said. On Wednesday, when he said, That phase 3 (third wave) is unavoidable, the virus is transmitting at a high level, but it is not clear at what time phase 3 will occur. The current surge in infections appears to be caused by the Indian "double mutants" coronavirus and the UK versio...

Impact of COVID-19 second wave on the Economy to Remain Muted- FM report

7May

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Impact of COVID-19 second wave on the Economy to Remain Muted- FM report

The impact of the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy is likely to remain muted as compared to the first wave, the finance ministry said in its monthly economic report. Assuming that the second wave of epidemics posed a downside risk to economic activity in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2020-22, the report stated that "there are reasons to expect a tighter economic impact than the first wave. COVID-19 as borne by international experience provides a silver lining of economic resilience amidst the COVID-19 second wave. Also, read | Second Wave of COVID-19: Top Upcoming Car Launches Postponed Due to Pandemic: Hyundai, Audi, and Others Finance Ministry Report The fiscal position of the central government, it said, has witnessed an improvement in the recent...

Sri Lanka Bans Travellers from India due to COVID-19 surge

6May

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Sri Lanka Bans Travellers from India due to COVID-19 surge

Sri Lanka today announced that all arrivals from India will be banned with immediate effect due to the record increase in COVID-19 cases in India. Several countries such as the UK, UAE, Australia, and Singapore have already banned travelers from India as well as other South Asian countries. https://twitter.com/otvnews/status/1390209614902272007?s=20 Although authorities had earlier announced that the travel bubble would be suspended due to the COVID-19 surge in India, the Ministry of Tourism subsequently said the “bubble” was in place, with strict health protocols and quarantine requirements. Also, read | The Third Wave of Covid-19 May Affect Children COVID-19 surge in Srilanka Sri Lanka too is currently experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases, nearly 2,000 new cases have been re...

The Third Wave of Covid-19 May Affect Children

6May

By Anjali VedNo Comments

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The Third Wave of Covid-19 May Affect Children

Middle of this covid-19 pandemic, when India is facing its second wave, Principal Scientific Adviser to the government K Vijay Raghavan has said on Wednesday that the third wave of the virus is inevitable. Hence, the third wave of covid-19 may affect children this time. “Phase three is inevitable given the higher levels of circulating virus, but it is not clear on what time-scale this phase three will occur. We should be prepared for new waves,” he said. Also read| ICMR's new guidelines: Healthy individuals don't need RT-PCR test to travel inter-state As per the expert’s opinions, the third wave of covid-19 may adversely affect the children of India. According to them, the first wave was heavy for the elders, the second wave is affecting youth majorly, and the upcoming third wave may ...

ICMR’s New Guidelines: Healthy Individuals Don’t Need RT-PCR Test to Travel Inter-State

5May

By Anjali VedNo Comments

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ICMR’s New Guidelines: Healthy Individuals Don’t Need RT-PCR Test to Travel Inter-State

The Indian medical council of research brings a new set of guidelines for the RT-PCR testing amid covid-19 surge and an uncontrollable rise in every day’s cases. As per ICMR's new guidelines of covid-19 testing, healthy individuals now don’t need an RT-PCR report to travel across the country. "The need of RT-PCR test [for] healthy individuals undertaking inter-state domestic travel may be completely removed," said ICMR in the advisory. All asymptomatic domestic travelers must follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviors, it added. RT-PCR tests are more accurate than the rapid antigen test. And till now, individuals traveling across the country needed a negative report of RT-PCR to cross the borders. ICMR advised ignoring the RT-PCR test report if the person is in quarantine for 10 days and di...

Consider imposing Lockdown to Tackle 2nd wave of COVID: Supreme Court to Centre and States

3May

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Consider imposing Lockdown to Tackle 2nd wave of COVID: Supreme Court to Centre and States

Amid the rapid rise in CoronaVirus cases, the Supreme Court has urged the Center and the states to consider imposing a lockdown to break the chain in the interest of public welfare. https://twitter.com/LiveLawIndia/status/1388901405503627269?s=20 It directed the Central Government to re-issue its initiatives and protocols, including the availability of oxygen, availability, and pricing of vaccines, and availability of essential medicines at affordable prices. A three-member SC bench, comprising Justice D Y Chandrachud, Justice L Nageswara Rao, and Justice Ravindra Bhat said, “We are cognizant of the socio-economic impact of a lockdown, specifically, on the marginalized communities… thus, in case the measure of a lockdown is imposed, arrangements must be made beforehand to cater to the...