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New coronavirus variant found in West Bengal

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Oral drug Molnupiravir effective against COVID-19 in hamsters: study

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New coronavirus variant found in West Bengal

Oral drug Molnupiravir effective against COVID-19 in hamsters: study

Food security National

COVID-19 disrupted food security for millions; will likely reverse progress on ending hunger by 2030: Harsh Vardhan

Coronavirus | Government likely to grant ₹30 bn to Serum Institute of India

These women on the Trans Himalayan Cycling Tour are riding through ‘what will people say’

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Explain basis for approving insurance policies excluding mental illnesses from full coverage: HC to IRDA

Any facilities in and around Delhi for care of schizophrenia patients, HC asks AAP Govt, AIIMS

The Delhi High Court has asked the AAP and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) whether there are any facilities in and around the

Over 12 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered in 92 days in India

Eight states account for 59.5% of the total doses given so far in the country.

The Hindu Explains | Why are adverse events after COVID-19 immunisation of concern, and what do experts say?

Why are we discovering this only now? Does the vaccine prevent more harm than it may cause?

Coronavirus | Worldwide COVID-19 death toll tops a staggering 3 million

Around the world, the trajectory of the coronavirus and the race to bring it under control vary widely from country to country

Coronavirus | Researchers propose method to treat rare blood clotting reaction to vaccine

They have outlined how this adverse reaction resembles a reaction to heparin, a blood thinner

Coronavirus | ‘Strong evidence’ COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air, says Lancet study

The team reviewed published research and identified 10 lines of evidence to support the predominance of the airborne route.

Coronavirus | Mumbai-based Haffkine gets Centre’s nod to produce Covaxin

Haffkine Biopharma Corporation, Mumbai, has received permission from the Union government to manufacture Covaxin, an anti-coronavirus vaccine of

Shun vaccine nationalism, scientists tell government

Government should provide funds requested by the Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech to ramp up production, they say.

Data | India accounts for 6% of the world's COVID-19 cases registered in April

In India, Maharashtra continues to bear the brunt both in terms of cases and deaths

Data | COVID-19 vaccination rate picks up significantly in the first ten days of April in India

Tamil Nadu is one of the few major States that recorded a decrease in vaccination rate between April 1 and 10 compared to March 21 and 30

Foreign produced COVID-19 vaccines: Decision on emergency use applications to be taken in three days

Health Ministry issued regulatory pathways for foreign produced COVID-19 vaccines according to which the CDSCO has prepared detailed guidelines specifying regulatory pathway

Wellbeing quiz: On wounds and injuries

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‘Tika Utsav’ | Three States administered more than one crore vaccinations

‘Tika Utsav’ saw many Workplace Vaccination Centres (CVCs) operational across private and public work places, the Ministry said.

COVID-19 surge: Centre to carry out detailed daily mapping of sources for supply of medical oxygen

Moving of oxygen tankers by rail was also being actively worked out, the Health Ministry said.

Coronavirus updates | April 15, 2021

5-star hotels in Mumbai to house non-critical COVID-19 patients; Health Ministry says mapping of oxygen cylinders has been done State-wise.

Imported Sputnik V to be available this quarter: Dr. Reddy’s

Contract is for 250 million vaccine units which is extendable, says pharma major

Coronavirus | Current rate of vaccination may not stem COVID-19 spread, show data

Analysis of data shows that States are not seeing a respite from second wave.

Coronavirus | India reports nearly 2 lakh fresh COVID-19 cases, over 1000 deaths on April 14, 2021

Maharashtra, Delhi, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat saw the most fatalities

Coronavirus | Denmark drops AstraZeneca, Germany to switch vaccine

EMA to make recommendation on J&J shot next week.

Vardhan launches initiative to spread awareness about nutrition

Studies estimate that India produces as much as two times the amount of calories it consumes.

Ramping production of Remdesivir to meet demand: Pharma firms

There are seven manufacturers of Remdesivir in the country.

LDCs support request made by India, South Africa for waiving COVID-19 vaccine-related IPR

India and South Africa have called for the WTO to suspend Intellectual Property Rights related to COVID-19 for a limited period of time

WHO urges halt on sale of live wild mammals in markets

‘Animals source of over 70% of emerging infectious diseases‘

Data | Dissecting India’s second COVID-19 wave

Since April 3, India has been consistently recording the highest number of daily cases globally, surpassing the U.S. and Brazil on an average

U.S. recommends ‘pause’ for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine over clot reports

U.S. federal distribution channels, including mass vaccination sites, will pause the use of the Johnson & Johnson shot, and states and other providers are expected to follow

DCGI nod paves way for Sputnik V vaccine import: Dr. Reddy’s

Sputnik V will join Covishield and Covaxin that were approved and used since India launched what arguably is one of the largest inoculation programmes globally in January

COVID-19 pandemic a long way from over, says WHO chief

He voiced concern that confusion, complacency and inconsistency in public health measures.

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NCB arrests four, seizes 34 consignments of psychotropic drugs during raids

These were to be dispatched to U.S., European nations

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Expert panel approves Russia's Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine in India

If approved, Sputnik V will be the third COVID-19 vaccine to be available in India

8 self-help guides by professionals on leading a healthy life

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Coronavirus | India’s COVID-19 active cases breach 11-lakh mark for first time

Death toll increased to 1,69,275 with 839 daily new fatalities, the highest since October 18, 2020, the Health Ministry data updated at 8 a.m. showed

The Hindu Explains | Why are several States running low on vaccines as COVID-19 cases rise?

What is behind the alarming shortfall being faced by several States, and how long is it likely to last?

Coronavirus | Protection against COVID-19 reinfection may last only for months

Study finds that 20-30% of those who had COVID-19 had poor neutralising activity against the virus after six months

Coronavirus | WHO rejects SII proposal to extend Covishield shelf life from 6 to 9 months

The move comes even as India's drug regulator has extended Covishield's shelf life from six to nine months from its manufacturing date

Wellbeing Quiz | Medicines matter

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Coronavirus | India leads globally with average of more than 34 lakh vaccine doses given per day

Eight states — Maharashtra, Rajastha, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala — account for 60% of the total doses

Don’t give Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to under-30s: U.K.

Britain should not giveOxford/AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine to under 30s wherepossible, Britain's Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation

Coronavirus | Government asks drug makers to ramp up remdesivir production to full capacity

Remdesivir is considered as a key antiviral drug in the fight against COVID-19, especially in adult patients with severe complications

Coimbatore-based We Little launches sleep passport booklet

A booklet by Coimbatore-based paediatric dentistry team We Little throws light on the mouth-sleep connection

Using deep learning algorithm to spot skin cancer

The researchers tested the system against visually classified lesions by dermatologists and found that it achieved over 90% sensitivity in distinguishing SPLs from nonsuspicious lesions, skin, and complex backgrounds.

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