The gap between two Covishield doses should be increased to 12 to 16 weeks from the existing 6-8 weeks, suggested the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration (NEGVAC). The NEGVAC in its meeting also suggested that Covid positive persons defer their vaccination for six months after recovery as against the current period of 14 days […]
‘Farz Manukhta Da’, a group formed to help those affected with Covid-19, has released a helpline number for Corona positive patients which will work 24×7 to resolve the grievances of people through its district-level volunteers. One can contact on numbers 9115127102 or 9115158100 for help. The helpline receives calls for requirement of ventilators, oxygen beds, […]
Covid-19 vaccination in Chandigarh for 18+ is being rolled out gradually but the priority is for those who are above 45 waiting for the second dose, said officials on Thursday. Chandigarh Advisor Manoj Parida said the priority has to be given to above 45 persons waiting for the second dose keeping in view the limited […]
Google said it is testing a new feature in Maps application that enables people to ask about and share local information on the availability of beds and medical oxygen in select locations amid massive coronavirus surge in the country. The aim of rolling out these features is to health authorities and affected groups find assistance […]
Haryana transport department has converted five minibuses into makeshift ambulances and other districts are following the same to covert a total of 110 minibuses in the state. In a statement, Haryana chief minister (CM) Manohar Lal Khattar has informed that 110 minibuses of Haryana Roadways are being converted into ambulances. Five ambulance buses each will […]
A Louis Vuitton bag that is shaped like a plane has become the subject of ridicule on social media. As part of its Autumn-Winter 2021 collection, it launched a bag designed by American designer Virgil Abloh in the shape of an airplane for the modest amount of 39 thousand dollars, that is around ₹28.6 lakh. […]
Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals for the Muslim community. People who practice Islam dedicate an entire month to seeking peace from Allah and thanking him for the blessings. The fasts, known as Roza, end with the celebrations on the crescent moon night that usually occurs on the 30th day of Ramzan. The […]
Bharat Biotech‘s Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin was recommended by an expert panel for phase II/III clinical trial on those aged between 2 to 18 years, said official sources. The trial will take place on 525 subjects at various sites, including AIIMS, Delhi; AIIMS, Patna; and Meditrina Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur. The nod from the Subject […]
Haryana, Assam and Rajasthan are among the top three states that reported the highest percentage of Covid-19 vaccine wastage, said the Union Health Ministry on Tuesday. Putting out the figures, the Ministry revealed that Haryana, Assam and Rajasthan had reported 6.49%, 5.92% and 5.68% of vaccine wastage, respectively. Others on the list include Meghalaya- 5.67%, […]
Council of Scientific Industrial Research (CSIR), a research institute in India, has conducted a serosurvey in India to determine which blood groups are more vulnerable to the deadly coronavirus. The research paper indicated that people with AB and B blood groups were more susceptible to Covid-19 compared to other blood groups. It further said that […]