Health minister calls out 'prevention fatigue', urges for Covid-19 precautions during festivals
4 years, 3 months ago

Health minister calls out 'prevention fatigue', urges for Covid-19 precautions during festivals

India Today  

Vaccine against Covid-19 being the government's top priority, Dr Harsh Vardhan said the Centre estimates it will receive and utilise 400-500 million doses covering approximately 20-25 crore people by July 2021. Responding to similar questions, Dr Harsh Vardhan said it is not possible to comment on the superiority of one vaccine over the other although he would ensure "that even if we have multiple vaccines available, they will all be safe and will elicit the requisite immune response against novel coronavirus". Clinical trials of Covid-19 vaccine While tackling a question on the level playing field for various clinical trials, Dr Harsh Vardhan said all proposed clinical trials in India are designed using set principles and are stringently reviewed by the Subject Expert Committee set up by the Drug Controller General of India. While interacting with followers, Dr Harsh Vardhan also responded to rumours stemming from some parts of Punjab that the Covid-19 pandemic is a government conspiracy to enable organ harvesting of healthy individuals.

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

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers
1 year, 5 months ago

Govt Eases Covid Guidelines for International Travellers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: As Covid-19 cases continue to decline in the country, the Union health ministry has eased the guidelines for international visitors on Wednesday. The earlier requirement of RT-PCR testing for a random two per cent subset of international travelers has been dropped. Under the revised guidelines, all international travellers are advised to be fully vaccinated as per the approved …

AIIMS-Delhi issues advisory after staffers tested positive for Covid-19
1 year, 8 months ago

AIIMS-Delhi issues advisory after staffers tested positive for Covid-19

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences -Delhi has issued an advisory for its staff to follow Covid-19 appropriate behaviour after a few of them were tested positive for the infection. "Must use reusable cloth face cover/surgical mask in the workplace. Ensure proper cleaning and frequent sanitation of the workplace, particularly of the frequently touched surfaces," the AIIMS …

Ready, or not: The Hindu Editorial on rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and India’s state of preparedness
1 year, 8 months ago

Ready, or not: The Hindu Editorial on rising numbers of COVID-19 cases and India’s state of preparedness

The Hindu  

The better part of management is preparedness. On April 12, a total of 7,830 new cases were reported in a 24-hour period, according to the Union Health Ministry’s data, possibly the highest in over 200 days. However, health systems can scarcely afford to be under prepared, especially considering the recent traumatic experience of a raging pandemic taking a huge toll. …

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

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here
2 years ago

Karnataka govt issues Covid-19 guidelines amid surge in global cases | Details here

India Today  

The Karnataka government has issued new guidelines on tackling Covid-19 infections in the state amid the global surge in cases. On Monday, Karnataka chief minister Basavaraj Bommai said that preventive measures for Covid-19 will be implemented step-by-step across the state. “The current Covid situation was discussed at the cabinet meeting today, about the need to create awareness among the public …

Centre should issue mandatory COVID protocols, all must follow: AAP over 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'
2 years ago

Centre should issue mandatory COVID protocols, all must follow: AAP over 'Bharat Jodo Yatra'

The Hindu  

The Centre should issue "mandatory" protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and everyone, be it a political party or someone taking out a march must follow them, the Aam Aadmi Party's national spokesperson Raghav Chadha said on Saturday in a veiled reference to the Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', led by Rahul Gandhi. When asked for his Party's stand on …

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

Covid Alert: Statewise list of precautions undertaken to intensify preparations
2 years 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 …

Amid Covid scare, IMA advises citizens to avoid gatherings, international travel
2 years ago

Amid Covid scare, IMA advises citizens to avoid gatherings, international travel

Live Mint  

Amid rise in Covid cases in some countries, The Indian Medical Association advised citizens to avoid public gatherings such as marriages, political or social meetings as well as international travel. They also asked the citizens to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour such as using masks in public places and maintaining social-distancing norms to "overcome the impending Covid outbreak". "With the robust infrastructure …

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya holds meeting with state health ministers, advises them to be alert & prepared
2 years ago

COVID-19: Mansukh Mandaviya holds meeting with state health ministers, advises them to be alert & prepared

India TV News  

COVID-19 UPDATE: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a virtual meeting with health ministers of states and Union territories over rising COVID-19 cases in some parts of the world. PM Modi COVID review meet : As China and some other countries witness a surge in Covid cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday cautioned against complacency, called for strict vigil …

Covid News: At High-level Meet, PM Modi Cautions Against Complacency, Advises Increased Tests
2 years ago

Covid News: At High-level Meet, PM Modi Cautions Against Complacency, Advises Increased Tests

News 18  

Covid-19 News Updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation related to Covid-19 in the country and the preparedness of health infrastructure and logistics, the status of the vaccination campaign in the country and the emergence of new Covid-19 variants. The meeting comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the …

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns
2 years ago

COVID-19 | Step up surveillance, wear masks, says Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya amid Covid concerns

The Hindu  

Amid a spurt in Covid cases in some parts of the world, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on December 22 asked States to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers, especially in view of upcoming festivals and New Year celebrations. Making a statement in Lok Sabha, Mr. Mandaviya said the continuously evolving nature of …

Covid not over yet; need to be alert, increase booster doses uptake: Mandaviya tells Parliament
2 years ago

Covid not over yet; need to be alert, increase booster doses uptake: Mandaviya tells Parliament

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With covid-19 cases surging in China, health minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday urged all members of Parliament to help spread community awareness about the pandemic and the need to remain alert. Presently 153 new cases on an average are being reported daily across the country, but globally approximately 5.87 lakh new cases are still being reported on an …

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today
2 years ago

PM Modi to review Covid-19 situation at high-level meeting today

Live Mint  

PM Narendra Modi to review the situation related to Covid-19 and related aspects in the country at a high-level meeting today afternoon, news agency ANI reported. The meeting comes a day after Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya reviewed the situation and asked people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and getting vaccinated. Coronavirus: Catch all the …

Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols
2 years, 2 months ago

Festival Season a 'Critical Period', Says BMC; Asks Citizens to Follow COVID-19 Protocols

News 18  

The Mumbai civic body on Tuesday issued an advisory urging citizens to adhere to COVID-19-appropriate behaviour during the upcoming festive season to prevent a spike in cases. The Maharashtra health department has cautioned that COVID-19 cases could rise, especially during winters and the festive season, citing new variants like BA.2.3.20 and BQ.1 reported from the state. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation …

Wear mask if you don't want to face COVID curbs: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray
2 years, 7 months ago

Wear mask if you don't want to face COVID curbs: Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray

India TV News  

Highlights Follow COVID-appropriate behaviour if you don't want to face restrictions again: Maharashtra CM People should use masks, vaccinate themselves if they don't wish to experience COVID norms: CM Maharashtra on Thursday recorded 1,045 new coronavirus infections and one death Coronavirus updates: Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday said people should use face masks, vaccinate themselves and follow discipline …

PM Modi tells states: Covid-19 not over yet, give kids jabs swiftly
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi tells states: Covid-19 not over yet, give kids jabs swiftly

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all chief ministers on Wednesday to remain alert as “the threat of Covid-19 was not fully over.” During an interaction with the chief ministers on the emerging Covid-19 situation in the country, he also said that the government's priority was to vaccinate all eligible children at the earliest with special campaigns needed in …

Covid-19: No sharing, masks a must, temperature checks in fresh school guidelines in Delhi
2 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: No sharing, masks a must, temperature checks in fresh school guidelines in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

In a bid to limit the spread of Covid-19 in schools, the Delhi government on Friday issued standard operating procedures asking administrations to ensure that students do not share food, books or stationery, even as it stressed that no student, teacher, or guest be allowed inside campus without a temperature check. The Delhi Disaster Management Authority in its Wednesday meeting …

Travelling to India? No testing at airport for international flyers from today
2 years, 10 months ago

Travelling to India? No testing at airport for international flyers from today

Live Mint  

International passengers arriving in India will not require to undergo mandatory weeklong quarantine as new COVID-19 guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare come into force from today. If travellers under self-health monitoring develop signs and symptoms suggestive of COVID-19, they will immediately self-isolate and report to their nearest health facility or call national helpline number / state …

PM Modi Urges People to Follow All Covid-19 Protocols, Get Jabbed
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi Urges People to Follow All Covid-19 Protocols, Get Jabbed

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to people to follow all COVID-19 related protocols, wear masks and get vaccinated if eligible. Hailing the initiative of elite athletes taking people step by step through the 'Surya Namaskar' for fitness and positivity, Prime Minister Modi said the ongoing global pandemic has reaffirmed the importance of keeping fit and boosting immunity. "This …

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers
2 years, 11 months ago

Focus on localised curbs to contain Covid, minimise damage to livelihood: PM Modi to chief ministers

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked chief ministers to ensure minimum damage to the livelihood of common people and economic activities as they work to contain the coronavirus, while noting that its Omicron variant is infecting people many times faster than earlier variants. PM Modi interacting with chief ministers via video conferencing on Thursday | PTI It has also …

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January
2 years, 11 months ago

Narendra Modi to hold meeting with CMs over COVID-19 situation on 13 January

Firstpost  

Fresh curbs have been imposed in various parts of the country to check the spread of the highly transmissible virus. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to hold a meeting with chief ministers over the COVID-19 situation on Thursday as the number of virus infections sees a surge due to its Omicron variant. Reviewing the Covid situation at …

With Threat of Covid Third Wave Lurking, 5 Things India Must Do To Protect the Protectors
3 years ago

With Threat of Covid Third Wave Lurking, 5 Things India Must Do To Protect the Protectors

News 18  

Under normal times, this week would have been the season of joy, festivity and celebrations for Christmas and the New Year. To protect our healthcare workers, doctors, nurses, paramedical personnel and frontline workers such as ambulance drivers, lab technicians, public healthcare and sanitation workers, we need to strictly follow a few measures. Reorientation and Training During the first Covid wave, …

Mandaviya urges States to increase vaccination pace, ensure adherence to COVID-19 protocols during festivities
3 years, 2 months ago

Mandaviya urges States to increase vaccination pace, ensure adherence to COVID-19 protocols during festivities

The Hindu  

COVID-19 containment can derail if festivals are not celebrated following protocols, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya warned on Saturday and exhorted 19 States to escalate their inoculation pace so that India can achieve administering 100 crore vaccine doses in the next few days. Reviewing the progress of COVID-19 vaccination with principal secretaries and mission directors of the National Health Mission …

US eases travel advisory for India to 'safe' as Covid situation improves
3 years, 4 months ago

US eases travel advisory for India to 'safe' as Covid situation improves

India TV News  

The US eased its travel advisory for India on Monday, lowering it to Level 2: Moderate. The new travel advisory of Level 2 which is considered as safe came in the wake of the significant improvement in Covid situation in India. Early this year, the US had put India in Level 4, asking its citizens not to travel to India, …

Centre extends Covid guidelines till Aug 31, calls for strictest measures in high positivity districts
3 years, 5 months ago

Centre extends Covid guidelines till Aug 31, calls for strictest measures in high positivity districts

India Today  

The Union Home Ministry has extended the validity of Covid-19 guidelines till August 31 and has asked states to ensure "strictest possible measures" in districts that have a high positivity rate. Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has written a letter to all states and UTs saying there is "no room for complacency" in observing Covid-19 protocol despite declining number of …

Children may also be at Covid risk, proper planning needed to protect them: Health Ministry
3 years, 5 months ago

Children may also be at Covid risk, proper planning needed to protect them: Health Ministry

India Today  

The Union Health Ministry on Friday raised concern about the rise in Covid-19 cases in several districts in India and cautioned that children may also be susceptible to the infection. During a press conference on the Covid-19 situation in the country, Health ministry joint secretary Lav Agarwal stressed that proper planning is needed to protect children from contracting the virus. …

States, UTs Directed To Strictly Follow National Directives For Covid 19 Management Throughout Country: Centre Tells Delhi High Court
3 years, 5 months ago

States, UTs Directed To Strictly Follow National Directives For Covid 19 Management Throughout Country: Centre Tells Delhi High Court

Live Law  

The Centre has informed the Delhi High Court that it has directed all the State and Union Territories to continue to strictly follow the 'National Directives for COVID-19 Management' throughout the Country. The MHA has informed the Court that it has issued an order dated 29th June under the Disaster Management Act, 2005 directing States and UTs to consider the …

National Doctors' Day: Harsh Vardhan Lauds Medicos for Going Beyond Call of Duty During Covid
3 years, 6 months ago

National Doctors' Day: Harsh Vardhan Lauds Medicos for Going Beyond Call of Duty During Covid

News 18  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday applauded doctors for going beyond the call of duty to attend to their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic and help the nation overcome its gravest challenge in over a century. History shall bear witness that when the time came and humanity needed to be saved, it was the doctors who stepped up to …

Yoga's Importance Has Grown Multifold in Public Conscience: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 6 months ago

Yoga's Importance Has Grown Multifold in Public Conscience: Harsh Vardhan

News 18  

Although the International Day for Yoga celebrations were muted this year due to Covid protocols, the importance of yoga has grown multifold in the conscience of the public for its role in the promotion of “holistic health”, Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Monday. “Apart from yoga and meditation, people should also strictly adhere to Covid-appropriate behaviour, the social …

Decline in Active Covid-19 Cases Should Not Lead to Complacency: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 6 months ago

Decline in Active Covid-19 Cases Should Not Lead to Complacency: Harsh Vardhan

News 18  

A decrease in the number of Covid cases should never inculcate a sense of complacency among the public, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday, underlining that the behavioural pattern of putting masks on and off intermittently, improper wearing of masks and not following Covid-appropriate behaviour contributed to the second wave of the viral disease. He expressed his admiration …

Coronavirus News Updates: Centre approves Rs 5 lakh assistance for families of 67 journalists who died of COVID-19 this year
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus News Updates: Centre approves Rs 5 lakh assistance for families of 67 journalists who died of COVID-19 this year

Firstpost  

11:30 PM Whatsapp Facebook Twitter Coronavirus News LATEST Updates Despite its own needs, India ensured supply of medicines to 123 countries: Vardhan India ensured the supply of medicines to 123 partner countries despite its own needs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and has also been active in global efforts to develop diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccines to tackle the infection, Union Health …

India Will Be in a Position to Vaccinate All of Its Adult Population by End of 2021: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 7 months ago

India Will Be in a Position to Vaccinate All of Its Adult Population by End of 2021: Harsh Vardhan

News 18  

India will be in a position to vaccinate at least all of its adult population by the end of 2021, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday. At a meeting to review the pandemic situation in nine states and union territories, the minister said, “Between August and December 2021, India will have procured 216 crore vaccine doses, while by July …

PM Modi stresses on need to keep up Covid guard
3 years, 7 months ago

PM Modi stresses on need to keep up Covid guard

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked officials to record the spread of coronavirus among young people and children, cautioning that the fight against the pandemic will continue so long as the disease remains even in a small area of the country. Modi said there was a need to prevent vaccine wastage and added that every dose wasted was denying …

Centre Acknowledges Rural Spread of Covid, Urges States to Sensitize Community-Based Health Workers
3 years, 7 months ago

Centre Acknowledges Rural Spread of Covid, Urges States to Sensitize Community-Based Health Workers

News 18  

With gradual ingress of Covid-19 infection in rural and semi-urban areas, the Centre has urged states to ensure community-based and primary health centre services to manage the situation while stressing on sensitisation of ground workers on containment, surveillance and use of RAT for screening, and tele-consultation. The states were also urged to train the ground-level staff on rapid antigen test, …

Harsh Vardhan to meet Health Ministers of states to review Covid-19 vaccination drive
3 years, 7 months ago

Harsh Vardhan to meet Health Ministers of states to review Covid-19 vaccination drive

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will chair a meeting with Health Ministers of states to review the vaccination drive. The meeting has been convened after several states like Delhi and Maharashtra flagged a shortage of vaccine amid skyrocketing cases of infection. Today's meeting will be attended by Health Ministers of Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Punjab, Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha and …

India must prioritise narrowing the gaps in essential medical supplies, hospital capacities: WHO
3 years, 8 months ago

India must prioritise narrowing the gaps in essential medical supplies, hospital capacities: WHO

India Today  

The World Health Organization says that filling the critical gaps in essential medical supplies and hospital capacities should be of first priority as India battles Covid-19 surge. We need to act with speed, expand hospital capacities and equip them with medical supplies, most needed to save lives,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, regional director, WHO South-East Asia region. In addition, …

What to do If you Think You Have Covid-19: India's Top Doctors Explain Symptoms & Precautions
3 years, 8 months ago

What to do If you Think You Have Covid-19: India's Top Doctors Explain Symptoms & Precautions

News 18  

With an aim to alert and advise citizens facing worrisome second wave of Covid-19, India’s topmost doctors on Wednesday addressed key issues to alleviate fear among citizens on Covid-19 protocol. All three doctors talked in detail about the symptoms of coronavirus, precautions need to be taken if tested positive, quarantine guidelines, use and supply of Remdesivir and oxygen in hospitals, …

Coronavirus | Encourage patients to get vaccine, educate people against rumours: Narendra Modi to doctors
3 years, 8 months ago

Coronavirus | Encourage patients to get vaccine, educate people against rumours: Narendra Modi to doctors

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called the vaccine as the biggest weapon in the fight against COVID-19 and urged doctors to encourage more and more patients to get the jab. Urging doctors to educate people against "rumours" on COVID treatment and prevention, Mr. Modi said it is very important in these difficult times to not become a victim of …

'Vaccine Best Weapon..': In Meet With Top Doctors, PM Modi Flags Covid Rise in Tier 2 & 3 Cities
3 years, 8 months ago

'Vaccine Best Weapon..': In Meet With Top Doctors, PM Modi Flags Covid Rise in Tier 2 & 3 Cities

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with leading doctors across the country via video conferencing amid a rising second wave of coronavirus as he appreciated the frontline workers, especially medical staff, for their invaluable contribution to India’s fight against Covid-19. PM Modi said, “Last year, during the same time, it was due to the doctors’ hard work and the nation’s strategy …

All possible support being extended to states to fight COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan
3 years, 8 months ago

All possible support being extended to states to fight COVID-19: Harsh Vardhan

India TV News  

Amid rising COVID-19 cases across the country, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan on Sunday assured that "all possible support is being extended to states to fight COVID-19 by taking steps to - double Remdesivir production and supply, ensure uninterrupted supply of oxygen, continuously supply COVID-19 vaccines and enhance healthcare infrastructure." Informing about the measures that are …

COVID 19: Harsh Vardhan to hold virtual review meetings with AIIMS officials, state health ministers
3 years, 8 months ago

COVID 19: Harsh Vardhan to hold virtual review meetings with AIIMS officials, state health ministers

India TV News  

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan will hold a virtual Covid 19 review meeting with health ministers of states with maximum cases on Saturday. "I will hold a meeting tomorrow with health ministers of states with maximum COVID 19 cases in the country. On Monday we will hold a virtual meet with AIIMS hospital officials across the country to discuss new …

JNU issues fresh Covid-19 safety guidelines for students and faculty: Check full notice here
3 years, 8 months ago

JNU issues fresh Covid-19 safety guidelines for students and faculty: Check full notice here

India Today  

Jawaharlal Nehru University has issued a fresh set of Covid-19 safety guidelines for students and faculty in light of the recent spike in Covid-19 cases. Students have to wear masks and maintain social distancing in public places, libraries, laboratories, markets and hostels so that the strict enforcement of Covid-19 guidelines is effective. Staggered working hours Department heads may plan for …

Narendra Modi to hold COVID-19 review meet with chief ministers of all states on 8 April
3 years, 9 months ago

Narendra Modi to hold COVID-19 review meet with chief ministers of all states on 8 April

Firstpost  

Modi’s last interaction with chief ministers was on 17 March during which he had expressed concern over the rise in COVID-19 cases and called for “quick and decisive” steps to check the “emerging second peak” New Delhi: Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will interact with chief ministers on Thursday to discuss the COVID-19 situation and …

Don’t Hassle Mahakumbh Pilgrims Over Covid-19 Test: Shankaracharya Tells Uttarakhand Govt
3 years, 9 months ago

Don’t Hassle Mahakumbh Pilgrims Over Covid-19 Test: Shankaracharya Tells Uttarakhand Govt

News 18  

The government of Uttarakhand has issued strict guidelines to stop the spread of coronavirus during the Mahakumbh Mela in Haridwar. The state government has made it mandatory for the devotees to bring their Covid-19 test reports, issued 72 hours before to participate in the pilgrimage. According to Shankaracharya, the Mahakumbh, which takes place after 12 years, is a unique event …

'Whole country potentially at risk': Govt warns against spike in Covid cases | Key Points
3 years, 9 months ago

'Whole country potentially at risk': Govt warns against spike in Covid cases | Key Points

India TV News  

The whole country is potentially at risk, the government warned on Tuesday against the sudden spike in Covid cases. It also urged all those states that are reporting a rise in Covid cases to ramp up testing with focus on RT-PCR, prompt isolation, contact tracing, and boosting healthcare resources. WHAT HEALTH MINISTRY SAID COVID-19 situation going from bad to worse …

Restrict Public Observance, Limit Gatherings: Centre's Note to States Amid Covid Re-rise Ahead of Festivals
3 years, 9 months ago

Restrict Public Observance, Limit Gatherings: Centre's Note to States Amid Covid Re-rise Ahead of Festivals

News 18  

In the wake of a resurgence of coronavirus in some parts of the country, the Centre on Wednesday asked states and union territories to consider imposing local restrictions in public observance of upcoming festivals and limit or do away with mass gatherings to combat the spread of the virus. In a letter to state chief secretaries and Union territory administrators, …

COVID-19 vaccine not exported at expense of Indians, Harsh Vardhan tells Rajya Sabha
3 years, 9 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine not exported at expense of Indians, Harsh Vardhan tells Rajya Sabha

Firstpost  

New Delhi: A total of 5.94 crore doses of Indian-made COVID-19 vaccine has been exported to 72 countries till 15 March but it is in no way being sent at the expense of the people of India, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Earlier, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha, he said, “As on 15 …

Borivali, Dahisar Locals Asked to Avoid Gyms, Pools, Get Househelps Tested Amid Surging Covid Cases
3 years, 9 months ago

Borivali, Dahisar Locals Asked to Avoid Gyms, Pools, Get Househelps Tested Amid Surging Covid Cases

News 18  

In the wake of a rapid surge in Covid-19 cases in non-slum areas, BMC’s R-North ward, which covers parts of Borivali and Dahisar released a slew of guidelines for housing societies to follow in order to contain the virus spread. The guidelines presented by the ward’s medical health official Dr Avinash Vayadande during a webinar held on Saturday emphasized the …

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