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India Crosses 5 Lakh COVID Death Mark, Third After Brazil And US

Sonia SolankiFebruary 5, 20220

India has crossed the mark of 5 lakh deaths due to the COVID-19 pandemic and it became the third country to cross the mark. The maximum number of COVID deaths have been registered in the US at 9,17,600. Followed by Brazil at the second spot with 6,29,078 deaths so far. At present, the death number in India stands at 5,00,055. But as compared to other nations, the number in India except during the second wave is very less. India took 217 days to cross the 5 lakh mark from the last 4 lakh mark, which is the longest period to register one lakh deaths. How India Kept Its Fatality Rate Low? Well with a population equivalent to approximately 1.4 billion the death rate of India is comparatively low than other countries. Well, this is an overall picture but India too has seen some h...

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COVID-19 Medical Waste A Great Threat To Health And Environment : WHO

Sonia SolankiFebruary 4, 20220

COVID-19 medical waste is a great threat to our health and environment. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), medical waste comes from multiple sources generation including COVID testing kits, disposable syringes, disposable gloves, vaccine bottles, PPE kits, masks, sanitiser bottles etc. According to an estimate, a total of 87,000 tonnes of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been ordered till November 2021. In addition to this, the amount of plastic and cardboard boxes used in packing has been rising since the onset of the pandemic. According to the United Nation Development Programme (UNDP) in the five Asian cities, the amount of healthcare waste was 3.4 Kg/bed/day during the pandemic. Before pandemic, the value ranged from 0.2 - 0.5 Kg/bed/day. Why Med...

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Two Years Of COVID-19 In India: The Ups and Downs Of Ongoing Battle

Sonia SolankiJanuary 31, 20220

COVID-19 made its way in India on January 30, 2020, when a 20-year-old woman tested positive for the virus. From there till today, this pandemic has shattered many homes, engulfed many lives and still hover over us like a constant threat. India has seen many lows and ups during this period, especially in the healthcare department. This fight against corona is still on, but we did not surrender to it. Though losing our near and dear ones is still haunting us. Yet the satisfaction of saving millions stays in our hearts. COVID-19 Early Journey In India The early journey of the pandemic in India is roughly calculated between January 30 and March 15, 2021. The first case was reported on January 30, 2020, and the first death by COVID-19 was reported on March 12, 2020. The fir...

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Omicron: The End Game Of COVID-19?

SinshaJanuary 24, 20220

With the arrival of the Omicron variant, the number of cases is increasing rapidly and it has surpassed the second wave. Cases in France, Argentina, Mexico, the USA and even Australia which had kept itself locked out from the rest of the world are increasing. Australia has locked itself out for the last 2 years due to COVID-19. Foreigners find it difficult to enter the country. No sooner they had tried to open up the country the number of cases went up so quickly.  Apart from all these, the good news is that scientists are claiming that it is the endgame ofCOVID-19. Let’s analyze the latest updates regarding this finding. Omicron variant was being assumed to be a mild variant which is less threatening compared to the Delta variant. Now, this has been proved by scientists in va...

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Genome Sequencing Declines As 5 Labs Shut In India

Sonia SolankiJanuary 21, 20220

As many as five labs, involved in genome sequencing of Coronavirus, have closed as a result of a lack of funds for reagents, as told by a top Union health ministry official NDTV. These chemical reagents are essential in finding the Omicron variant. Those five labs were part of 38 such research labs, the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genetic Consortium (INSACOG), that were tasked with genome sequencing. Why Is Genome Sequencing Crucial ? As per reports, a 40% decline has been reported in the mapping of cases within the last four weeks. Approximately, 25,000 samples have gone through the process under the Omicron surge. Whereas, the latest number of COVID-19 infections crossed the 3 lakh mark today. The closure of the labs can prove a double whammy for the spreading of the contagious ...

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India Begins Booster Doses For Health Workers, Frontline Warriors And Senior Citizens!

Sonia SolankiJanuary 11, 20220

India has started administering the booster doses against COVID-19 on the 10th January. This phase of the vaccination programme includes the health workers, the front line warriors and senior citizens. India Starts Precautionary Dose to curb the surge of Omicron Variant PM Modi had announced the inoculation of a precautionary dose on December 25 last year amid the surge of Omicron variant. The decision will surely help increase the safety net for those who are at higher risk. The health ministry states the CoWIN app will be sending notifications to the eligible candidates. In addition to that eligible people can directly go to the centre to have a jab too. More than 9 lakh precautionary doses were administered on the very first day. There are nearly one crore health workers ...

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PM Modi’s Photo, Name Removed From Vaccine Certificates In 5 Poll-Bound States

Sonia SolankiJanuary 11, 20220

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo and name have been removed from the vaccination certificates in all the five poll-bound states. The move has been taken by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to comply with the Model Code of Conduct, which came into effect on Saturday. The filters have been applied on the CoWIN app to remove PM Modi's name and photo from the COVID-19 vaccination certificates. The dates for the assembly elections in five states including Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur were released by ECI on Saturday. PM Modi's Photo And Name Removed From Vaccination Certificates Why PM Modi's Photo And Name Have Been Removed? The move to repeal PM Modi's photo and name from the vaccination certificates came as a measure to follow the Model Code of ...

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PM Chairs Covid-19 Review Meet: Focus On Health Infrastructure And Vaccination Drive

Sonia SolankiJanuary 10, 20220

PM chairs covid-19 review meeting today to understand the situation of the pandemic in the country. The high level meeting aims to understand the preparedness of the health infrastructure and vaccination status of different states. As there is a sharp rise in the number of the cases due to the Omicron variant in the country. So, this meet focuses on this aspect too. The meeting also entitled the importance of testing, tracing, micro containment zones and effective home isolation in asymptomatic or mild cases. PM CHAIRS COVID-19 REVIEW MEET COVID-19 REVIEW MEETING DETAILS: The meeting was attended by the Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Home Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister of Health and Welfare Smt. Bharati Pravin Pawar, NITI Aayog Health Member Rajiv Gauba, Dr. V. K. Paul Min...

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India’s New Year Present to Afghanistan

Vaishali GautamJanuary 6, 20220

India has sent 5 lakh of the 1 million (10 lakh) promised doses of Covaxin to Afghanistan through Iran via air. The vaccines reached Iran from where they will be sent to Indira Gandhi Children Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. This help is being provided under ‘Vaccine Maitri’ which is a humanitarian initiative by the Indian government to provide vaccines around the world. Other countries including Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, Bhutan, Morocco, South Africa, Nigeria, etc. too have been the beneficiaries of this initiative. Since the Taliban has taken over Afghanistan, no international flight has been properly operating there. Had it been so, the vaccines could have been directly sent to Afghanistan via flight. Though another convenient alternative could have been sending the vaccines t...

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Vaccination Drive For Teenagers Of 15-18 Age Starts Amid Covid Surge; 721521 Lakh Registers On CoWIN

Sonia SolankiJanuary 3, 20220

Vaccination drive for teenagers starts across the nation as of today. More than 7 Lakh teenagers registers themselves on CoWIN App, which started on 1st Jan 2022. The eligible age group for vaccination in kids as of now is 15-18 years. Any teenager born in 2007 or before is eligible for the first dose of vaccination. For this phase of vaccination drive for teenagers only Covaxin is the option available. It will include two jabs with a gap of 28 days. Though Corbevax and Cocovax are still under trials for usage of 5-18 age group. Vaccination for teenagers was announced by the PM Modi on 25th Dec 2021 due to rise in Omicron cases. Vaccinating teenagers with Covaxin with two doses 28 days apart AIM of this vaccination drive is to protect the young India as stated by the Union Health ...

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Omicron Rise: New Rules Set For Festive Weekend To Curb The Spread Across The Nation

Sonia SolankiDecember 24, 20210

Omicron rise in different States across the country brings a new set of rules. These new rules and regulations are announced recently only by the different states. Certainly, these set of guidelines is formed keeping in mind about the festivals, Xmas, and New Year around the corner. At this moment India's tally of Omicron is 341. Maharashtra has 88cases, followed by Delhi at 64. Amid the rise of Omicron PM Modi calls a COVID-19 Review meeting to discuss the situation. As a result of this meeting, the Center government asks the state to impose local restrictions if needed ahead of the festive season. States need to stay more active in keeping a check on the positivity rate, doubling rate, and formation of new groups across different districts, as advised by the Center. The Union Health Min...

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Bharat Biotech Applied for Phase III Trial of Booster Dose of Nasal Vaccine

Gunjan ChaudharyDecember 21, 20210

The country's leading biotechnology company Bharat Biotech has applied to the DGCI (Pharmaceutical Controller General of India) for the Phase III trial of a booster dose of its nasal anti-Covid vaccine. Giving this information on Monday, sources said that this booster dose can be given to those people who have got any of the vaccine either Covaxin or Covishield. As we all know these days the country is currently at risk of a new and more infectious Omicron variant of the corona virus. Cases of infection have started increasing once again in the country and it is feared that by February next year, the third wave of corona pandemic may come in the country. Day by day the cases of the variant of the corona virus are increasing that too in different states. Even to counter it the internati...

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