COVID-19 CRISIS

COVID Second wave would be shorter and fizzle off sooner, say experts

WEB DESK Medical experts at a panel discussion have suggested that the second wave of COVID 19 will not be as severe as first one, and would be shorter and fizzle off sooner. The experts at Neuberg’s Panel discussion on “Coronavirus – variants and vaccination” said there will be second wave of Coronavirus however it … Continue reading COVID Second wave would be shorter and fizzle off sooner, say experts →

USA: Food and Drug Administration formally approves single-shot COVID-19 vaccine

AMN / WEB DESK The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has formally approved the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine. This is the third vaccine to be authorised in the country. The vaccine is set to be a cost-effective alternative to the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and can be stored in a refrigerator instead … Continue reading USA: Food and Drug Administration formally approves single-shot COVID-19 vaccine →

India’s Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination drive to be expanded from March 1

Private Sector participation scaled up in inoculation drive Government has also released the list containing 20 specified Comorbidities that will prioritized the individuals for the COVID-19 vaccination. AMN / NEW DELHI India is all set to expand the nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination drive from tomorrow, March 1 to cover people above 60 years of age and … Continue reading India’s Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccination drive to be expanded from March 1 →

More than 1.37 crore healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against Covid 19 in India

AMN / WEB DESK Over 1.37 core COVID-19 vaccinations were done so far in the country. Briefing media in New Delhi. Joint Secretary in Health Ministry Dr Mandeep Bhandari said, over 88 lakh 41 thousand Health Care Workers and 49 lakh 15 thousand Front Line Workers have administered the vaccines till now. He said, Health … Continue reading More than 1.37 crore healthcare and frontline workers vaccinated against Covid 19 in India →

Number of active cases in Madhya Pradesh touches 2,270

AMN COVID positivity rate has gone up to 2.2 per cent in Madhya Pradesh. The number of active cases in the state touched 2,270 yesterday. Madhya Pradesh has been witnessing a rise in the COVID-19 caseload over the past few days. While 344 new cases of Corona have cropped up in the state, 223 patients … Continue reading Number of active cases in Madhya Pradesh touches 2,270 →

COVID-19 vaccine to people above 60 yrs from 1st March

People above 45 with comorbidities also to be vaccinated AMN / WEB DESK Government will start administering COVID-19 vaccine to people above 60 years of age from 1st of next month. Those above 45 years of age with comorbidities will also be vaccinated in this phase. Briefing reporters in New Delhi today after the Union … Continue reading COVID-19 vaccine to people above 60 yrs from 1st March →

New Covid-19 cases: Centre asks States to focus on strict containment in select districts

Staff Reporter / NEW DELHI Centre has advised the States that are witnessing spike in daily new Covid19 cases to re focus on strict and comprehensive surveillance as well as stringent containment in selected districts. Health Ministry said Maharashtra, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, and Chandigarh have weekly Positivity Rate more than the National Average. To … Continue reading New Covid-19 cases: Centre asks States to focus on strict containment in select districts →

Over one crore beneficiaries vaccinated till now in India

AMN / NEW DELHI A total of 6 lakh 58 thousand 674 beneficiaries were vaccinated yesterday. It is the highest single day vaccinations during the current COVID19 vaccination drive. Briefing media in New Delhi last evening, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Dr Mandeep Bhandari said, one crore 4 lakh 49 thousand 942 beneficiaries have … Continue reading Over one crore beneficiaries vaccinated till now in India →

COVID-19: WHO reports large drop in new cases amid global vaccine rollout

WEB DESK The World Health Organization reported a 16% global drop in new coronavirus cases last week. Meanwhile, Japan began its first vaccinations ahead of the Tokyo Olympics. A drop in new cases and deaths comes as more countries roll out vaccines The World Health Organization said late Tuesday that the global figure of new … Continue reading COVID-19: WHO reports large drop in new cases amid global vaccine rollout →

India’s COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 97.32%

WEB DESK More than 87 lakh 20 thousand people have been administered Covid-19 vaccines in the country so far. The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has informed that a total of four lakh 35 thousand 527 people have been inoculated with Covid-19 doses in the last 24 hours. Meanwhile, the country’s COVID-19 recovery rate improved … Continue reading India’s COVID-19 recovery rate improves to 97.32% →