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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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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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Delhi’s Doctors Protest: FAIMA, Calls Complete Withdrawal Of Healthcare Services Against Delhi’s Police Brutal Behavior.

Sonia SolankiDecember 29, 20210

Delhi's Doctors protest will be escalating as FAIMA [Federation of All India Medical Association] declares the complete withdrawal of healthcare services from 29th Dec 8 am onward. The declaration pours in after FAIMA charges the mishandling of the resident female doctors by the male police members yesterday. Resident doctors have been protesting against the Center government regarding the delay in NEET PG 2021 Counselling. DELHI'S DOCTORS PROTEST: FAIMA ANNOUNCES SHUT DOWN OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES "Lathicharge on our resident doctors and manhandling of many female residents by the male police personnel during their peaceful demonstration is a pathetic display of the shameless attitude of the authorities" quotes FAIMA. On Monday a clash happened between the police and doctors on t...

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NITI Aayog 4th Health Index: Kerala Best State In Terms Of Overall Health Services, Uttar Pradesh Worst!

Gunjan ChaudharyDecember 28, 20210

Corona has exposed the deteriorating health services that the public of our country always faces. Meanwhile, NITI Aayog has released a report named, Fourth Health Index. This is the fourth edition of Health Index. The Index consist the list of those states where overall health services are better and the states whose condition is very pathetic. According to NITI Aayog's Fourth Health Index, Kerala once again tops the list in the big states category in terms of overall health services performance. On the other hand, the situation in Uttar Pradesh is worst in terms of health service performance. Tamil Nadu and Telangana ranked second and third According to reports, Tamil Nadu and Telangana rank second and third respectively in terms of health standards. On the other hand, Mizoram ...

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Night Curfew: A Political Satire To Restrain The Covid-19 Spread

Sonia SolankiDecember 28, 20210

Night Curfew is a term which has become synonymous with Covid-19. Whenever there is a rise in cases of corona all states one by one start imposing their own deadlines. But the irony is this that these politicians when stages a rally of thousands forgets the presence of the pandemic. On one hand these politicians keep reminding us that we have to stay vigilant to stay protected but they are the ones who sets the opposite example in real life. Moreover there is no significant scientific data to show that night curfew can cut down the spread of infection. It seems more like joining a bandwagon rather than a step for precaution taken by these political parties. PM Modi addressing the rally in UP recently Night Curfew: How Much It Can Help In Preventing Spread Of Covid-19 Several Sta...

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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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Genome Mapping Mandatory To Tackle Omicron in Capital And No need To Panic: Kejriwal

Sonia SolankiDecember 21, 20210

Genome mapping is now mandatory for all the covid positive patients in the Capital from today. This information comes from Delhi's CM Arvind Kejriwal during a press release today. This decision is taken to track the cases of the Omicron variant. In last few days covid cases are increasing in the capital and crossed the 100 mark almost after six months. Mr. Kejriwal states as cases are increasing fast so we want to be sure if its because of Omicron or not, that's why genome mapping is now mandatory. Genome mapping is crucial at this point of time as it will help in differentiating the Delta and Omicron variant. As a result of it tracking the new more infectious strain of corona can be achieved in covid positive patients. Mr. Kejriwal said, "No need to panic, all arrangements are in pla...

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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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Gujarat Adds 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths; Deets Inside

Sonia SolankiDecember 15, 20210

Gujarat officially adds 10,000 Covid-19 deaths in their list of compensation paid to the families who lost their lives during pandemic. This updated list of number of deaths was submitted in today in the Supreme Court of India. The Supreme Court of India earlier asked the state government to spread the scheme so that more common people becomes aware of it. The new figures have raised the fatality rate of India by 2% . Now the total number of Covid-19 deaths in the state is 19,964 compared to earlier death number of 10,098. Now, total number of Covid-19 death in India is 4.85 lakh. Gujarat covid Audit Committees: The state government formed district-wise audit committees which helps in determining the cause of death during the pandemic. The committee consists of civil hospital docto...

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Geneva GHO Announced That 274 Million People Will Need Emergency Aid And Protection

Sonia SolankiDecember 8, 20210

On 2nd December, in Geneva GHO [Global Humanitarian Overview] announced that 274 million people will need emergency aid and protection. According to GHO this is 17% more than the last year. GHO stated that in 2021 we reached 107 million people out of 157 million , which is 70% of the target. This year GHO is targeting 183 million people with aid. GHO requires funding of approximately US$41 billion to fulfill this target. GHO is the world's most comprehensive, authoritative and evidence based assessment of humanitarian needs. UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths told that the climate crisis is affecting the vulnerable people first and worst. The effects of climate change are devastating and maybe irreversible too. GHO Chief also said that we are appealing globally so that we can get...

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Negligence Of Doctor Costs Eyes Of Several People

Abhay ChauhanDecember 8, 20210

Scores of people attended a free eye check-up camp organized at Juran Chapra locality of Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Little do they know that the free checkup will be their life biggest nightmare. As per the reports, people visiting the free eye checkup facility were told to undergo surgery for cataracts, after initial checkups. After a few days few people developed severe pain in the operated eye, the doctors of the hospital provided them with painkiller injections. But this made the matters worse, a severe infection caught up their eyes and eventually they were suggested to get the operated eye removed to save the other one. The blame was transferred on the patients by the facility for their negligence which led to infection. The negligence at the free check-up camp was brought to light...

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