'Covid Not Over Yet': Promote Boosters, Check Medicine Stock, Health Minister Tells Officials as China Uptick Puts India on Alert
2 years, 3 months ago

'Covid Not Over Yet': Promote Boosters, Check Medicine Stock, Health Minister Tells Officials as China Uptick Puts India on Alert

News 18  

Bring back booster doses, social distancing norms and masks and check the stock of key Covid-19 medicines in India — This is the latest directive from Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya to top officials as the sudden spurt of cases in Japan, US, Korea, and Brazil and the horror stories of deaths leaking out of China have forced the Centre to gear up for “any situation”. The minister has directed officials to increase vigil accordingly,” a government official told News18.com. Increase surveillance, prepare for the worst The minister, according to the government official quoted above, has directed INSACOG and Indian Council of Medical Research officials to “isolate the virus, if any new strains are being found circulating in the country, and conduct the vaccine efficacy check at the earliest”. The second government official told News18.com that the minister has ordered tracking and genome sequencing of the samples “coming out of three modes” to track new strains.

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Covid effect: India tells WHO to share timely inputs on outbreaks in China
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Covid effect: India tells WHO to share timely inputs on outbreaks in China

Firstpost  

According to the Health Ministry, a Joint Monitoring Group meeting was held under the chairmanship of the DG of health services on Saturday to monitor the current situation in the neighbouring nation. Reuters File India has asked the World Health Organisation to share updated reports of the rising cases of the new respiratory illness that is spreading rapidly in China. …

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘India well-prepared’: On HMPV, govt says situation in China is not unusual

Hindustan Times  

The Union health ministry on Saturday urged people to remain calm amid the tensions over the speculated spread of HMPV in China, assuring that India is "well-prepared" to handle respiratory illnesses and that the situation in China is “not unusual”. Amid the reports of the rising respiratory illness in China in the past few weeks, a Joint Monitoring Group meeting …

India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India to undertake mega study of covid-19 samples to help prepare for future pandemics

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Department of Biotechnology plans to undertake a study of thousands of samples and clinical material collected during covid-19 to help Indian scientists understand the susceptibility of individuals and changes in metabolic activity that will be useful in fighting future pandemics. The department will give the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium, a consortium of 54 laboratories, the mandate to …

New Blueprint for Pandemic Preparedness in Place: Dr Bhargava
1 year, 3 months ago

New Blueprint for Pandemic Preparedness in Place: Dr Bhargava

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Government of India has prepared a blueprint for pandemic preparedness that includes lessons learnt in combating Covid-19 in the country, former ICMR director general Dr Balram Bhargava said. There were learnings, there were a lot of mistakes and we learnt from them,” Dr Bhargava said at a press conference on Wednesday, replying to a question on whether ‘red …

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain
1 year, 3 months ago

Covid-19 JN.1 Variant: Active Tally Surpasses 4,100; 69 People Infected With New Strain

News 18  

Covid-19 LIVE: Delhi Health Minister Urges Caution, Says City's Covid Positivity Rate Around 1% Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Tuesday said the national capital’s Covid positivity rate is around 1 per cent and stressed that people should, instead of panicking, follow precautions during the winter festival season. Covid-19 LIVE: JN.1 Variant Case Tally Increases To 69 A total of …

As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance
1 year, 3 months ago

As COVID-19 cases rise, WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization has urged countries in Southeast Asia to strengthen surveillance in view of the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. Editorial | Staying alert: On the rapidly increasing spread of the JN.1 variant "For this, countries must strengthen surveillance and sequencing, and ensure sharing of data," said …

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 update: WHO asks nations to strengthen surveillance as coronavirus cases rise

India TV News  

COVID-19 update: The World Health Organisation has urged countries in South-East Asia to strengthen surveillance given the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. "For this, countries must strengthen surveillance and sequencing, and ensure sharing of data," said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, WHO South-East Asia. "As people travel and …

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases
1 year, 3 months ago

COVID-19 update: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya urges heightened preparedness amidst surge in cases

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting on Wednesday, addressing the increasing COVID-19 cases in the country and emphasizing the preparedness of health facilities. As the country faces a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Union Health Minister's call for increased preparedness aligns with the ongoing efforts to manage and mitigate the impact of the virus. The emphasis …

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre writes to States, advises them to maintain vigil amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry has asked all States to maintain constant vigil over the COVID-19 situation in the country in view of the upcoming festive season and recent surge in cases in some parts of the country. The Health Ministry has in its letter noted that considering the upcoming festive season, States are advised to put in place requisite public …

COVID-19 still a 'global health threat', new variant already under scanner: WHO Chief Tedros
1 year, 7 months ago

COVID-19 still a 'global health threat', new variant already under scanner: WHO Chief Tedros

Firstpost  

WHO has recently classified a new variant BA.2.86 which is under monitoring at present. It is said to have a large number of mutations World Health Organization Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said COVID-19 still is a “global health threat” and a new variant of coronavirus is already under the scanner. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the G20 Health …

Continue COVID-19 testing to check emergence of new virus variants: WHO chief
1 year, 7 months ago

Continue COVID-19 testing to check emergence of new virus variants: WHO chief

The Hindu  

Warning that many countries aren’t testing enough and that new SARS-CoV-2 virus variants may emerge, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, on Wednesday said that testing and being vigilant is vital in continuing the fight against COVID-19. “While COVID is now behind us and India did its best during the time, we can expect new and more …

Covid genomics body to meet amid rise of new variant Eris
1 year, 7 months ago

Covid genomics body to meet amid rise of new variant Eris

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The emergence of a new covid variant in several countries has put Indian scientists on alert, with the country’s top covid genomics body set to discuss the evolving situation this week. The meeting of the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium comes at a time the EG.5 variant, also called Eris, is sweeping across East Asia, and has surfaced in …

China to remain alert even as WHO declares COVID-19 global emergency over
1 year, 10 months ago

China to remain alert even as WHO declares COVID-19 global emergency over

Firstpost  

A top Chinese health official said that despite the World Health Organisation ending the worldwide emergency designation for COVID-19, the virus is still dangerous and China will continue to monitor it while boosting vaccination rates among high-risk groups. According to Liang Wannian, head of China’s COVID-19 response expert group under the National Health Commission, the warning status being lifted by …

In ‘high-priority’ directive, U.P. govt asks officials to screen int’l passengers at all airports
1 year, 11 months ago

In ‘high-priority’ directive, U.P. govt asks officials to screen int’l passengers at all airports

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW In an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19 cases across the state, the Uttar Pradesh government has issued a ‘high-priority’ directive instructing concerned officials to ensure that international passengers are screened at all airports. “Private and government labs should send all positive Covid samples to the microbiology department at KGMU for whole genome sequencing,” said the directive. The …

Ramp up COVID-19 testing and vaccination, identify hotspots, drill hospital infrastructure, Centre tells States
1 year, 11 months ago

Ramp up COVID-19 testing and vaccination, identify hotspots, drill hospital infrastructure, Centre tells States

The Hindu  

At a time when COVID-19 cases in the country are seeing a sustained spike, 23 States and Union Territories have testing rates that are even lower than the current national average of 100 tests per million people, the Health Ministry said during a review meeting on Friday. Tracking variants Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also advised States to ramp up …

COVID-19: WHO tracking VOI XBB.1.5, six other corona variants under monitoring | DETAILS
1 year, 11 months ago

COVID-19: WHO tracking VOI XBB.1.5, six other corona variants under monitoring | DETAILS

India TV News  

COVID-19: The Centre today told the states and Union territories that currently the World Health Organisation is closely tracking one variant of interest, XBB.1.5 and six other variants are under monitoring BQ.1, BA.2.75, CH.1.1, XBB, XBF and XBB.1.16. During a review meeting on the COVID-19 situation, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya virtually interacted with the health ministers of the states …

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300
2 years ago

Coronavirus Alert! India logs 1,805 new Covid-19 cases, active tally at 10,300

India TV News  

Coronavirus Alert: Once again, India is witnessing a spike in covid-19 cases. Union Health Ministry data reflects that India has logged 1,805 new coronavirus cases on Monday. Active tally at 10,300 The daily positivity rate has been recorded at 3.19 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 1.39 per cent. National Covid recovery rate recorded at 98.79 per cent …

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?
2 years ago

Explained | Should India worry about rising COVID-19 cases?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week convened a high-level meeting of the COVID-19 task force. As of March 23, India officially reported 1,300 new coronavirus cases over a 24-hour period bringing the overall tally of active cases to 7,605. Editorial |No cause for alarm: On the Omicron recombinant XBB.1.16 in India He emphasised the need to …

Mutated version of Omicron is behind spike in case, health system on alert: Govt
2 years ago

Mutated version of Omicron is behind spike in case, health system on alert: Govt

Live Mint  

Amid a spike in the number of Covid-19 cases in India, Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on Saturday said that currently a mutated variant of the Omicron sub-variant is spreading in the country and the health authorities are on alert. The health minister added that vaccines used by India have been found effective against all Covid-19 variants found till …

COVID-19 tests down, need to be scaled up, says government
2 years ago

COVID-19 tests down, need to be scaled up, says government

The Hindu  

The Health Ministry on Saturday warned that at a time when the country was registering a sustained increase in the trajectory of COVID-19 cases in some States, COVID-19 testing had declined. In its advisory, the Ministry said that testing at the level of districts and blocks also varied, with some States heavily relying on the less sensitive rapid antigen tests. …

Modi holds review meeting on influenza, Covid cases
2 years ago

Modi holds review meeting on influenza, Covid cases

Hindustan Times  

Prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting on Covid-19 and influenza to review the country’s response and preparedness to deal with a rising number of cases of influenza and a slight increase in the number of Covid-19 cases. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the Covid situation, in New Delhi on Wednesday. The …

At high-level review meet, PM Modi advises Covid appropriate behaviour, vigil
2 years ago

At high-level review meet, PM Modi advises Covid appropriate behaviour, vigil

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the coronavirus disease and Influenza situation in the country where he stressed the need to follow Covid-appropriate behavior and maintain respiratory hygiene. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the covid situation amid rise in cases in the country and to take stock of …

Enhance lab surveillance, ramp up genome sequencing: PM Modi in Covid review meet
2 years ago

Enhance lab surveillance, ramp up genome sequencing: PM Modi in Covid review meet

India TV News  

PM Modi's Covid review meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a high-level meeting to review the Covid-related situation and public health preparedness, amid rising cases in the country. The Prime Minister was briefed that India has been witnessing a slight rise in new cases with average daily cases reported as 888 and weekly positivity reported as 0.98% in …

No Alarming Trend, Says INSACOG Member on Covid Spike But 'Intelligent Pathogen' is Mutating
2 years ago

No Alarming Trend, Says INSACOG Member on Covid Spike But 'Intelligent Pathogen' is Mutating

News 18  

There is a noticeable surge in Covid-19 cases but hospitalisation and death rate is not alarming, co-chair at INSACOG’s advisory board, Dr Saumitra Das, told News18.com in an exclusive interaction. So far, the trend of hospitalisation and deaths is not alarming.” He added: “We haven’t seen an alert either from the genome sequencing effort or the sewage surveillance program.” Das, …

WHO accuses China of withholding information on origin of COVID-19
2 years ago

WHO accuses China of withholding information on origin of COVID-19

The Hindu  

The World Health Organisation has accused China of withholding information and data that may throw light on the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, and has asked why such information was not shared three years ago. GISAID is a global science initiative and primary source established in 2008 that provides open access to genomic data of influenza viruses and the coronavirus …

Has WHO quietly shelved investigation into COVID-19 origins?
2 years, 1 month ago

Has WHO quietly shelved investigation into COVID-19 origins?

India TV News  

Has WHO quietly shelved investigation into COVID-19 origins? COVID-19 origins: Research into the root cause of coronavirus outbreak was important as it could have helped scientists prepare better to tackle any such future outbreaks. COVID-19 Origins: The world may never know the origins of COVID-19, the virus that wreaked havoc across the world killing 6,784,392 people, as the World Health …

Unreliable data, new variants? Here's why Covid outbreak in China is causing concern
2 years, 2 months ago

Unreliable data, new variants? Here's why Covid outbreak in China is causing concern

India Today  

China, a nation of 1.4 billion, is reeling under a Covid outbreak, with some reports estimating 9,000 cases every day. Here's why it's sparking concern: UNRELIABLE DATA China has admitted the scale of the outbreak has become "impossible" to track following the end of mandatory mass testing last month. The global health body World Health Organisation has asked China for …

Genome sequencing of 500 COVID-19 samples collected in December being done at INSACOG labs: Official sources
2 years, 2 months ago

Genome sequencing of 500 COVID-19 samples collected in December being done at INSACOG labs: Official sources

The Hindu  

Genome sequencing of around 500 COVID-19 samples collected in December are being done at the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium labs across the country at present, sources said on December 31 during a high-level COVID-19 review meeting chaired by a top government official amid a surge in cases in some countries. Mr. Mishra was apprised of the evolving global scenario of …

WHO asks China to regularly share data on Covid-19 situation
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO asks China to regularly share data on Covid-19 situation

Deccan Chronicle  

United Nations/Geneva: The World Health Organization has again urged China to regularly share specific and real-time data on the COVID-19 situation in the country, amid a surge in coronavirus cases after Beijing relaxed its strict "zero-COVID" policy. "WHO stressed the importance of monitoring and the timely publication of data to help China and the global community to formulate accurate risk …

WHO Urges China to Share Data during Covid Meet as Infections Surge
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO Urges China to Share Data during Covid Meet as Infections Surge

News 18  

The World Health Organization met Chinese officials for talks on Friday about the surge in Covid-19 cases, urging them to share real-time data so other countries can respond effectively. The UN health agency said the meeting was “to seek further information on the situation, and to offer WHO’s expertise and further support.” It said officials from China’s National Health Commission …

WHO seeks more data, regular updates from China on COVID situation
2 years, 2 months ago

WHO seeks more data, regular updates from China on COVID situation

The Hindu  

The World Health Organization met Chinese officials for talks on Friday about the surge in COVID-19 cases, urging them to share real-time data so other countries can respond effectively. "WHO again asked for regular sharing of specific and real-time data on the epidemiological situation — including more genetic sequencing data, data on disease impact including hospitalisations, intensive care unit admissions …

DC Edit | Preparedness is the key to tackling any spike in Covid
2 years, 2 months ago

DC Edit | Preparedness is the key to tackling any spike in Covid

Deccan Chronicle  

China has blown its Covid control strategy to the extent that a global uptick of fresh cases is projected. The BF.7 is the runaway pathogen in the Chinese outbreak of 2022, and it is going to dominate the narrative from here on as it may not take much time for the strain to land anew in India, even though four …

Lack of info on China’s COVID-19 surge stirs global concern
2 years, 2 months ago

Lack of info on China’s COVID-19 surge stirs global concern

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Moves by several countries to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak — and that the government may not inform the rest of the world quickly enough. Wu Zunyou, the chief epidemiologist at China’s Center for Disease Control, said Thursday that China has always …

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines
2 years, 2 months ago

Coronavirus Live Updates December 29 China COVID-19 Lockdown BF7 Omicron Variants India Corona Guidelines

ABP News  

Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. The officials said filling up of 'air suvidha' forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand and Singapore. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit the airport in Delhi on Thursday to take stock of …

Lack of info on China’s explosive COVID-19 outbreak stirs global concern
2 years, 2 months ago

Lack of info on China’s explosive COVID-19 outbreak stirs global concern

LA Times  

The U.S., Japan and other countries are concerned that the Chinese government may not inform the rest of the world quickly enough about new variants. Moves by several countries to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak — and that the government may not inform the …

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19
2 years, 2 months ago

Govt: Next 40 days crucial as India may see a surge in Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The Union government is planning to make it mandatory for passengers arriving from China and five other places to have negative RT-PCR reports beginning next week. Meanwhile on Wednesday, the official sources, citing the pattern of previous outbreaks, said that the next 40 days will be crucial as India may see a Covid surge in January. As the …

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources
2 years, 2 months ago

Next 40 days crucial as India may see COVID cases surge in mid-January: Health Ministry sources

The Hindu  

The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on December 28 citing the pattern of previous outbreaks. The sources said filling up of ‘air suvidha’ forms and 72-hour prior RT-PCR testing may be made mandatory from next week for international passengers coming from China, Japan, …

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January
2 years, 2 months ago

COVID-19: Next 40 days 'crucial' as India may see surge in new cases in January

Firstpost  

“Previously, it has been noticed that a new wave of COVID-19 hits India around 30-35 days after it hits East Asia…. This has been a trend,” an official said New Delhi: The next 40 days are going to be crucial as India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January, official sources said on Wednesday citing the pattern of …

Tamil Nadu: Mother-Child Duo Tests Positive For Covid-19 In Madurai After Returning From China
2 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Mother-Child Duo Tests Positive For Covid-19 In Madurai After Returning From China

ABP News  

With spurt in Covid-19 cases in many countries including neighbouring China, the Centre has recently issued fresh guidelines to tighten the surveillance across the cities and airports across the country. However, a woman and her six-year-old daughter, who returned from China via Colombo, tested positive for Covid-19 at the Madurai airport in Tamil Nadu, a senior health official said on …

Coronavirus: ’Allow 2nd Covid booster dose,’ doctors tell Health Minister
2 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus: ’Allow 2nd Covid booster dose,’ doctors tell Health Minister

Live Mint  

In a virtual meeting with Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, on Monday, doctors suggested allowing the second booster shots in the country as fear of another Covid wave looms in the country. The meeting came to ramp up Covid-19 surveillance amid rising cases globally, especially in China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand. The average number of new Covid cases in …

What is Bengaluru doing amid China Covid surge worry
2 years, 3 months ago

What is Bengaluru doing amid China Covid surge worry

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Monday said that a total of 12 international passengers tested positive for Covid in December at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. 12 tested Covid +ve in December at Bengaluru airport, samples to be sequenced After some reports said a person - who returned from China to Bengaluru on Sunday - tested positive for coronavirus, Bruhat …

Doctors: Ignore all Covid \'news\' on social media
2 years, 3 months ago

Doctors: Ignore all Covid \'news\' on social media

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Several fake and misleading pieces of information regarding Covid-19 pandemic have been making their way to people’s social media handles for over a week now. The messages started after an alert was issued in the country following a rise in Covid cases in China, South Korea, Japan, Brazil and the United States. Such messages had been rampant even during …

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries
2 years, 3 months ago

COVID-19: PM Modi urges Indians to be 'vigilant' amid rising cases in many countries

India TV News  

PM Modi on COVID-19 cases : Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged people to be vigilant and take proper precautions against COVID-19 pandemic, as he noted that the coronavirus is spreading in many countries including-China, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and United States. In his last 'Mann ki Baat' broadcast of the year 2022, PM Modi said that many people are …

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min
2 years, 3 months ago

Updates: Centre Issues Instructions to States for Covid Response Mock Drill on Dec 27; Nothing to Fear, Says Maharashtra Health Min

News 18  

Air Suvidha form filling to declare current health status will be made compulsory for international passengers arriving from China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Thailand. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also said that RT-PCR tests will be made mandatory for passengers arriving from these countries and if positive, they will be quarantined. Meanwhile, as Bharat Jodo Yatra enters New …

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid
2 years, 3 months ago

Coronavirus updates Highlights: Tamil Nadu steps up vigil, screens 37 international passengers for Covid

Hindustan Times  

India has issued an advisory to check spread of Covid-19, which includes random sampling of 2 per cent of foreign passengers, a rule that comes into effect on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya - both of whom held separate review meetings this week - have reiterated that the pandemic is not …

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid News Updates: No Pandemic Curbs in Goa till Jan 2; Centre Warns Against Overcrowding Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked States to strengthen surveillance systems, ramp up testing and ensure readiness of hospital infrastructure during a meeting with state health ministers on Friday regarding the Covid-19 situation in India. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit a government hospital in Delhi on Tuesday for a mock drill to review the emergency response in place …

Scared by Possibility of Fourth Covid Wave? Fret Not, Situation in India Not as Severe as China
2 years, 3 months ago

Scared by Possibility of Fourth Covid Wave? Fret Not, Situation in India Not as Severe as China

News 18  

As Covid-19 cases are spreading rapidly through China again and in some other parts of the world, India is stepping up its virus combating measures especially as the BF.7 variant, behind the new surge, has been detected in the country. By October 21, 2021, India had administered a total of 1 billion Covid-19 vaccine doses to its population, and by …

It feels a lot like 2020: What India is doing to avoid a China-like COVID surge
2 years, 3 months ago

It feels a lot like 2020: What India is doing to avoid a China-like COVID surge

Firstpost  

The rising cases of coronavirus in China have put India on edge. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged people to wear masks in public places though they are not mandatory yet. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in Parliament that India had started a two per cent random sampling of international travellers coming to the country. Also, there will be …

Haryana health department asks Civil Surgeons for compliance of Covid-related measures
2 years, 3 months ago

Haryana health department asks Civil Surgeons for compliance of Covid-related measures

The Hindu  

Amid a rising number of COVID-19 cases in some countries, including China, Haryana's Health Department has issued guidelines directing all Civil Surgeons in the state to ensure compliance of various measures across all health facilities. All healthcare workers should wear face masks and practise hand hygiene while delivering patient care, according to the letter from Director General Health Services, Haryana, …

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations
2 years, 3 months ago

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations

Live Mint  

Covid-19 situation in China has become a source of concern for the world, with researchers predicting a rise in death toll to millions amid fears that new mutants could emerge as a new wave of infections quickly spreads throughout the vast country. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will also hold a meeting with the health ministers of states and Union …

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