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]25,800 volunteers enroll for Bharat Biotech’s Covid-19 vaccine’s Phase III trials
The indigenous vaccine has been developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) - National Institute of Virology (NIV).
Published on Jan 07, 2021 08:02 PM IST
Hyderabad | Asian News International | Posted by Shankhyaneel Sarkar
Devising a vaccine strategy for India
Focus on allocation, distribution, financing, communication and certification
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 07:43 PM IST
Reuben Abraham and Anup Malani
Covering all 300 million people could take 7-8 months: VK Paul
VK Paul, who was the head of the department of paediatrics at AIIMS, was talking about the logistics of the large-scale vaccination drive India is set to initiate and how the priority groups – healthcare workers, frontline workers, people over 50, and those who have comorbid conditions – were selected for the first phase.
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 02:55 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Vaccine drive: Those below 50 but with comorbidities may spike numbers under third category
Government data accessed by HT showed that the 4.2 million beneficiaries in the third category are only those above the age of 50 years as per the electoral rolls. The age of the beneficiary as on January 1 will be considered for vaccination.
Updated on Jan 07, 2021 05:34 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anonna Dutt and Sweta Goswami, New Delhi
Govt recommends citizens to get vaccinated. Check eligibility, required documents here
The government believes that upon receiving a complete schedule of the anti-coronavirus vaccine will allow the body to build a strong immune response against the disease.
Updated on Jan 05, 2021 06:10 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shankhyaneel Sarkar
PMC plans to vaccinate 44 lakh in 6 months
The task force has drafted the strategy after it met on December 29
Published on Jan 04, 2021 06:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Steffy Thevar
Uttar Pradesh chalks statewide plan for Covid vaccine dry run on January 5
Cops will ensure smooth and safe transport of the vaccine from cold chain points to vaccination sites during Covid inoculation drill on January 5 and also when the actual vaccination takes place.
Updated on Jan 04, 2021 06:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | HT Correspondent
Healthcare workers 7 times more likely to have severe Covid-19 as other workers
Healthcare workers are 7 times more likely to have severe Covid-19 as other workers
Updated on Dec 09, 2020 01:06 PM IST
Asian News International | Asian News International | Posted by Shivani Kale, London
Alcohol-free hand sanitiser just as effective against Covid as alcohol-based versions
A new study from researchers at Brigham Young University finds that alcohol-free hand sanitiser is just as effective at disinfecting surfaces from the Covid-19 virus as alcohol-based products.
Updated on Dec 02, 2020 02:37 PM IST
Washington [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
Coronavirus: Covid-19 reinfection unlikely for at least 6 months, study finds
People who’ve had Covid-19 are highly unlikely to contract it again for at least six months after their first infection, according to a British study of healthcare workers on the frontline of fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Updated on Nov 20, 2020 11:31 PM IST
London | Reuters | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Hailed as Covid warriors, but no bonus: Chandigarh PGI non faculty staff to hold protest on Diwali
Approximately 5,000 group B (non-gazetted), C and D employees will not receive the bonus
Updated on Nov 11, 2020 11:31 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
Covid-19 vaccine drive may span over a year, says govt
The ministry has sought constitution of committees at state and district levels which will review preparatory activities in terms of cold chain preparedness, operational planning, strategies for state-specific challenges in terms of geographical terrain and hard-to-reach areas, etc.
Published on Oct 31, 2020 08:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi
Delhi starts gathering details of healthcare workers for Covid vaccine drive
On the database will be 13 categories of health care workers, including MBBS doctors, AYUSH practitioners, nurses, lab technicians, pharmacists and ANMs (Auxiliary Nurse Midwife) who are part of the frontline workforce against Covid-19.
Updated on Oct 27, 2020 05:07 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Anonna Dutt, New Delhi
Saliva tests could quickly detect asymptomatic Covid-19 cases, study says
Testing self-collected saliva samples could offer an easy, quick and effective mass testing approach for detecting asymptomatic Covid-19 cases.
Updated on Sep 29, 2020 06:33 PM IST
Tokyo | Press Trust of India | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
CPIM urges govt to take steps to address mental health crisis
CPIM state secretariat member Kuldip Singh Tanwar said without proper physiological support at hospitals and covid care centres patients, attendants, non-covid patients and healthcare workers are becoming victim of stress and anxiety.
Updated on Sep 24, 2020 12:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times/Shimla | HT Correspondent, Shimla
Parliament monsoon session: Rajya Sabha passes bill to protect corona warriors
The bill provides for up to five years in jail for those attacking doctors and healthcare workers fighting the Covid-19 outbreak or during any situation akin to the current pandemic
Published on Sep 19, 2020 03:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Covid-19 led to global disruptions in TB testing, care
The report, called ’The impact of Covid-19 on the TB epidemic: A community perspective,’ has warned that the world may not achieve the sustainable development goal of ending TB by 2030
Updated on Sep 16, 2020 09:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Jayashree Nandi
Covid-19 patients must not be denied beds, provided prompt treatment: Health Ministry to hospitals
Rajesh Bhushan inaugurated a virtual conclave for private hospitals providing Covid-19 treatment in the country organised by the ministry in collaboration with FICCI and AIIMS New Delhi.
Published on Sep 13, 2020 06:19 AM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
Ziqitza Healthcare has served over 1.09 Lac COVID-19 patient transfers
It was unprecedented for everyone when COVID -19 pandemic hit countries, business and people irrespective of class, income and boundaries.
Updated on Sep 11, 2020 08:02 PM IST
15 more succumb to virus in Ludhiana district
The district now has 1,883 active cases, while 9,894 people have recovered so far.
Published on Sep 08, 2020 10:55 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
‘Treat at par with armed forces martyrs’: IMA asks PM Modi for inclusive solatium for doctors
Citing government data, the IMA said 87,000 healthcare workers in the country have been infected by the virus and 573 of them have succumbed to the viral contagion.
Published on Aug 31, 2020 12:33 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai
Frontline workers become first plasma donors in Ludhiana
Seven people, including five cops from Punjab and two healthcare workers affiliated with Dayanand Medical College and Hospital have donated their plasma over the last two days.
Updated on Aug 26, 2020 10:21 PM IST
Hindustan Times/Ludhiana | Mohit Khanna, Ludhiana
Gargled water may be used as alternative to swabs for Covid-19 sample: ICMR
According to ICMR, swab collection has several drawbacks also as it requires training, exposes the healthcare workers (HCWs) to the virus-containing aerosols and has poor patient acceptability and is resource-intensive.
Updated on Aug 21, 2020 12:59 PM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International | Posted by Saumya Sharma
BJP spokesperson, MC’s PA, pathologist among 212 test positive in Ludhiana
Among those who tested positive were six healthcare workers, seven police personnel, three pregnant women and three domestic travellers.
Updated on Aug 11, 2020 11:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times/Ludhiana | HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Frontline healthcare workers more likely to test Covid-19 positive, despite PPE: Study
The front-line healthcare workers with adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) have a three-fold increased risk of a positive SARS-CoV-2 test, compared to the general population.
Updated on Aug 01, 2020 07:45 PM IST
London | Asian News International| Posted by: Alfea Jamal
Jolt to patient care as contractual nurses strike work at AIIMS-Patna
The contractual nurses account for 45% of the total nursing staff’s strength at AIIMS-Patna, who was hired through an outsourcing agency four years ago.
Updated on Jul 23, 2020 06:33 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Patna | Ruchir Kumar
Relatives torch ambulance after Covid-19 patient dies in Karnataka hospital
In the incident, health workers were also said to have been manhandled and a constable present at the hospital was injured in the incident.
Updated on Jul 23, 2020 05:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bengaluru | Venkatesha Babu | Edited by Ashutosh Tripathi
Twelve frontline Covid-19 workers have died in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee
The last frontline worker to die was a deputy magistrate. The officer in her mid-30’s who was overseeing the movement of migrant workers, died on Monday.
Published on Jul 15, 2020 05:09 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Kolkata | HT Correspondent
Coronavirus: UK Covid-19 infections fell faster than thought in May
“It shows the impact our national lockdown efforts have had and demonstrates that we have taken the right actions at the right time,” Health Secretary Matt Hancock said in an emailed statement. “As a country we have made great strides towards beating this virus, but we mustn’t take our foot off the pedal.”
Updated on Jul 15, 2020 12:45 PM IST
United Kingdom | Bloomberg | Posted by: Alfea Jamal
High humidity, sweat take a toll on healthcare workers and their PPE kits
While the PPE gear could be used by a health care worker for six to eight hours in April and May, they currently need to be changed at least after every four hours as the person wearing them has to bear high perspiration levels inside them.
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 01:14 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Noida | Sanjeev K Jha