COVID-19 CRISIS

COVID-19 pandemic was avoidable had leaders acted promptly: WHO Report

The report reprimands global leaders and calls for major policy changes to bring the pandemic to an end and ensure it cannot happen again. WEB DESK The disastrous impact of the COVID-19 pandemic could have been avoided had world leaders acted promptly, an independent global panel has found. A combination of dithering and poor coordination … Continue reading COVID-19 pandemic was avoidable had leaders acted promptly: WHO Report →

INS Tarkash arrives in Mumbai from France carrying 2 cryogenic tankers

WEB DESK INS Tarkash arrived in Mumbai today carrying 2 cryogenic tankers with 20 MT liquid medical oxygen each. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India deeply values this continuing support from France. He also expressed gratefulness to Qatar for the prompt facilitation in collaboration with the French Embassy in Qatar.

Govt issues advisory on management of fungal infection among Corona patients

WEB DESKGovernment has issued an advisory on the management fungal infection among Corona patients. It said, the fungal infection Mucormycosis mainly affects people who are on medication that reduces their ability to fight environmental pathogens. The infection, being found in COVID-19 patients with uncontrolled diabetes and prolonged ICU stay, may turn fatal if uncared for, … Continue reading Govt issues advisory on management of fungal infection among Corona patients →

Ayush Ministry adds 7 more centres for free distribution of Ayush-64 to Covid patients

AMN / WEB DESK Government has said that seven more centres will be opened in Delhi to distribute Ayush 64 to asymptomatic, mild and moderate COVID-19 patients from today. Ayush Ministry said, those COVID-19 patients who are in home isolation or staying at some government isolation centres can benefit from this initiative. It said, the … Continue reading Ayush Ministry adds 7 more centres for free distribution of Ayush-64 to Covid patients →

Govt launches nationwide campaign to distribute AYUSH 64 & Kabasura Kudineer

AMN Ayush Ministry has launched a massive nationwide campaign to distribute its poly herbal ayurvedic drugs AYUSH 64 and Kabasura Kudineer to the majority of out of hospital Covid-19 patients. In a statement, the Ministry said that the efficacy of these drugs have been proved through robust multi-centre clinical trials. A multi stakeholder campaign has … Continue reading Govt launches nationwide campaign to distribute AYUSH 64 & Kabasura Kudineer →

Over 16.73 Cr vaccine doses administered to beneficiaries in India

AMN Over 16 crore 73 lakh Covid vaccine doses have been administered to beneficiaries in the country so far. The Health and Family Welfare Ministry has said that over 22 lakh 97 thousand doses have been administered to beneficiaries within 24 hours in the country. Addressing media Union Health minister Harsh Vardhan has said the … Continue reading Over 16.73 Cr vaccine doses administered to beneficiaries in India →

180 districts in India have not seen a single corona virus case in last seven days: Dr Harshvardhan

AMN / WEB DESK Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Harshvardhan has said that 180 districts in the country have not seen a single corona virus case in the last seven days. He said, only 0.39 percent patients are on ventilator support and 3.70 per cent are on oxygen supported beds. The Health Minister today … Continue reading 180 districts in India have not seen a single corona virus case in last seven days: Dr Harshvardhan →

Govt allows hospitals, nursing homes to accept cash payments of over Rs 2 lakh for Covid-19 treatment

AMN In view of COVID-19, the government has relaxed the provisions of Income-tax Act. Now, all hospitals, nursing units, dispensaries and COVID care centres will be able to accept cash over two lakh rupees from the patients. Patient and the payee will have to submit PAN and Aadhaar for such payments. The relaxation has been … Continue reading Govt allows hospitals, nursing homes to accept cash payments of over Rs 2 lakh for Covid-19 treatment →

Misuse of drugs must be avoided to effectively deal with COVID cases: AIIMS Director

AMN / WEB DESK AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria has stressed that misuse of drugs must be avoided to effectively deal with coronavirus cases. In a media briefing in New Delhi today, Dr. Guleria suggested measures for the treatment of patients with mild asymptomatic diseases in home isolation. If the fever is not controlled with a … Continue reading Misuse of drugs must be avoided to effectively deal with COVID cases: AIIMS Director →

Principal Scientific Adviser gives home care tips for managing mild symptoms of COVID19

WEB DESK The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has released home care tips for managing mild symptoms of COVID-19. It has advised people not to panic if they experience any COVID-19 symptoms, as the majority of people can manage their infections at home by following self-care measures. They have … Continue reading Principal Scientific Adviser gives home care tips for managing mild symptoms of COVID19 →