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IHU, B.1.640.2: New Variant Of CoVID-19 Announced By France

Sonia SolankiJanuary 5, 20220

IHU, the B.1.640.2 is the new variant of Covid-19 declared by France. This nomenclature of variant is derived from the institute where it is discovered, Institute IHU Mediterranee Infection. It is reported in 12 cases till now. Research reveals that this variant has 46 mutations and 37 deletions. As a result, it leads to the replacement of 30 amino acids and 12 deletions in the virus. However, researchers have said that it is too early to comment on the behavior of the variant with respect to the rate of infection and spread. IHU B.1.640.2 NEW VARIANT OF COVID-19 IN FRANCE IHU VARIANT SPECIFICS INSIDE : Reports of a new variant among the huge surge of omicron are not good for science and the healthcare system. As the world is coping with the pressure of Omicron at the very momen...

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WHO Chief: Tidal Wave of Corona Is Inevitable, Omicron Delta Twins, 6.5 Million Cases Globally In A Week!

Sonia SolankiDecember 31, 20210

WHO chief, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, on Wednesday declares that the tsunami of corona is inevitable. We are now on verge of facing another tidal wave especially due to Omicron and Delta variant of Covid-19 infection. Maximum number of cases are recorded from 22-28th December globally, which is 6.5 million. This is an increase of 37% compared to the last week data globally. WHO Chief quotes, "I am highly concerned that Omicron, being highly transmissible and spreading at the same time as Delta, is leading to tsunami of cases. This is and will continue to put immense pressure on exhausted health workers and health systems on the brink of collapse." WHO CHIEF requesting all nations to achieve 70% vaccination by July 2022 Dr. Tedros also speaks about the global vaccination programme ...

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Election 2022: Whether There Will Be Assembly Elections In Five State? Commission To Decide In January!

Gunjan ChaudharyDecember 28, 20210

As we all know the Covid cases in India are increasing again that too with great speed with its variant called Omicron. Seeing the elections coming in February 2022 and threat of Corona being on peak in February itself has raised the question of whether the elections can be held in upcoming February or do they need to be postponed for obvious reasons. Although the parties are not in favor of postponing the elections but some measures needs to taken in order the control the spreading of corona pandemic yet again in India. So, in order to decide whether to conduct the elections in upcoming February or not now the Election Commission of India came forward and called a meeting on decide on this matter. The decision regarding the assembly elections that needs to be held in 2022 in fiv...

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Vaccination’s Plan Revised: Precautionary Dose For Corona Warriors And Senior Citizens!

Sonia SolankiDecember 27, 20210

Vaccination's plan revised for year 2022 in India releases today on the eve of Xmas. This new plan is announced is by the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi via a live press release. These additions are done due to the rise of Omicron in the country and across the world. In today's speech PM congratulates the nation for the festive time and he also reminds people not to forget the presence of Corona around us. He says that till date India has administered more than 141 crore doses of vaccine. He appeals to all to stay vigilant and wear mask and sanitize. Vaccination plan revised children 15 - 18 years will receive jabs from 3rd Jan 2022 Vaccination Plan 2022 Highlights: The Vaccination plan is the key to keep our fight on against Corona. Considering this thing in mind few...

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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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COVOVAX Vaccine By Serum Institute of India Gets Emergency Approval From WHO

Sonia SolankiDecember 20, 20210

Covovax Vaccine by the Serum Institute of India [SII] gets the approval from the WHO for emergency use. Under the license from Novavax, Covovax will be produced in India by the SII. It is a part of COVAX, a worldwide initiative aimed at providing, equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines. Moving ahead in this direction the WHO issuing emergency use listing of the Covovax is a step in expanding the basket of jabs validated by the global health body against Corona. As a result of this step by the WHO Covovax becomes the 9th vaccine to be listed. Meanwhile Adar Poonawalla tweets, "This is yet another milestone in our fight against COVID-19, showing excellent safety and efficacy. Thank you all for a great collaboration." Indeed its a great news among the rising cases of Omicron variant across...

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INDIA Vaccinates 50% Of Its Adult Population Against Corona, New Milestone.

Sonia SolankiDecember 6, 20210

India has successfully vaccinated its 50% of adult population. This is a great news for us, among the increasing fear of the new variant Omicron. The landmark of vaccinating 50% of eligible population took almost 11 months to complete. The vaccination program in India , started on 16 January 2021. Till 5th December India has given total doses of 127.93 crore to its people. Ministry of Health of India has issued a public press note on achieving this milestone. Minister of Health Mr. Mansukh Mandaviya , also tweak about this information. This mark in vaccination is a great sign that we are moving in correct path to fight against corona. The center government had earlier said that it expected to vaccinate all adults in India by the end of 2021. India's Vaccination Status State wise...

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Matilda Kullu, ASHA Worker And Corona Warrior, Enters FORBES INDIA W- Power List 2021

Sonia SolankiDecember 2, 20210

Matilda kullu , an ASHA worker from Odisha bags the 3rd position of the most powerful women in India. She is 45 year old and receives this great recognition for her supreme work during Corona outbreak in Odisha. She works for Baragoan Tehsil of Sundargarh District, Odisha. CM of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik congratulates her on twitter. He said in his tweet, "She represents thousands of dedicated COVID warriors who are at the forefront to save precious lives." CM Naveen Patnaik congratulates Matilda Kullu Matilda Kullu Role as an ASHA worker : As a health worker Matilda has to perform various activities, but during Covid pandemic her first job was to identify COVID patients . So that such patients gets treatment as soon as possible. As early detection also helped in isolation of Covid...

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“We Will Defeat COVID-19 Together”, Says President Biden As US Sends Raw Materials To Manufacture COVID-19 Vaccines

adminMay 7, 20210

India is now the second worst-hit country by COVID-19. The second wave of coronavirus has proved to be disastrous for India and has seen hospitals run out of beds, oxygen and morgues and crematoriums are overflowing. Seeing this situation the US Government has come forward to help India come out of this horrific situation. US government has pledged to send 20 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines to manufacture 500,000 doses of vaccine. Talking about the same Biden had said while answering to a question about when vaccines will be provided to countries like India and Brazil."I am not prepared to announce who else we will be giving the vaccine to, but we are going to by the Fourth of July have spent about 10 percent of what we have to other nations including some of the ones who you mentio...

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“India Accounts For Nearly 50% of World’s New Covid-19 Cases, 25% Of Deaths”, Says WHO

adminMay 6, 20210

Coronavirus is spreading like wildfire in India. Every second person in India is getting infected by the virus and it has become a matter of global concern.WHO, while addressing the whole pandemic situation said on Wednesday that India accounts for nearly 50% of the World's new cases and 25% of deaths in its weekly epidemiological report. The number of daily infections rose to 3,82,315 on Wednesday. India's second wave of coronavirus has been disastrous and has seen hospitals run out of beds and oxygen and morgues and crematoriums are overflowing. Prime Minister Modi has been highly criticized for not taking appropriate measures sooner to curb the spread of the virus. Indian author Arundhati Roy had take taken to her social media to express rage against PM Modi and even asking him to st...

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Indian firm Bharat Biotech Will Be Commencing Phase I Trials Of Intranasal Covid-19 Vaccine Candidate Next Month

adminJanuary 8, 20210

PTI reported Bharat Biotech chairman and managing director, Krishna Ella, as saying in a session of TiE Global Summit that two more facilities could be established for vaccine manufacturing including Covaxin, a vaccine for the coronavirus. Besides Covaxin, Bharat Biotech has been actively working on developing another vaccine, for which it tied up with Washington University School of Medicine in St Louis for the novel "chimp-adenovirus" (Chimpanzee adenovirus), a single dose intranasal vaccine for Covid-19. “I think it will enter into Phase I (next month) because it is going to be a single-dose vaccine. The clinical trial process is also going to be faster.” In September, Bharat Biotech signed a licensing agreement with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis fo...

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