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Covid-19 testing options enhanced in India: ICMR
India has tested about 700 million samples to detect Covid-19 in the past two years, across 3,128 laboratories.
Updated on Jan 13, 2022 12:19 AM IST
As Omicron spreads across India, govt lists steps to keep yourself safe
Omicron alert: The health ministry has also emphasised the continued usage of face masks, following social distancing and hand hygiene.
Published on Dec 18, 2021 08:34 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Covid-19: ICMR chief says primary schools should reopen first
Dr Balram Bhargava, DG, ICMR, said that this is because children can handle viral infections 'much better than adults.'
Published on Jul 20, 2021 07:05 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Karan Manral, New Delhi
Covaxin’s efficacy result will help in getting WHO’s approval, says expert
- India’s first indigenously developed vaccine, Covaxin, has demonstrated an efficacy of 77.8% against symptomatic Covid-19 and 93.4% against severe disease
Published on Jul 03, 2021 07:10 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Ayshee Bhaduri | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sero survey will help in building strategy on Covid vaccination: Experts
- The Centre recently announced that it would commence a nationwide sero surveillance project and has asked states to participate for fact-based monitoring of the situation.
Updated on Jun 13, 2021 02:39 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi
