Tag: Covid
WHO Urges Nations To Plan Efficient Roll Out Of Covid Vaccines
As Covid-19 cases continue to increase in most countries of WHO South-East Asia Region, the World Health Organization on Thursday called for stronger collective efforts by one and all to curtail the virus transmission, while also urging countries to plan for efficient roll out of Covid-19 vaccines as soon as they are available. ....
'USA Could Have Enough Covid-19 Vaccine Doses For Every American By March'
USA could have enough coronavirus vaccine doses for every American by March 2021, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said. ....
Pakistan's Covid-19 Positivity Rate 'slightly Increases'
Pakistani health experts have said that there was a "slight increase" in the coronavirus positivity rate across the country, though the overall situation has continued to remain stable. ....
Young Covid Patients Too Can Face Significant Adverse Outcomes: Study
While old people are widely believed to be at a greater risk due to Covid-19 pandemic, new study shows younger patients too are vulnerable to the adverse clinical outcomes. ....
Covid Effect: SC Seeks NCPCR Response On Children In Protection Homes
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the National Commission of Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on the condition of children in protection, juvenile and kinship homes in the country in the backdrop of Covid-19. ....
36% Indians Plan To Socialise In Festivals, Sparks Fear Of Covid Spread
Ahead of the festival season, a survey revealed on Friday that about 36 per cent of the Indians might be getting ready to socialise, sparking a fear of large-scale Covid-19 spread. ....
World Egg Day: Experts Highlight Importance Of Eggs To Boost Immunity
Top poultry experts on the occasion of World Egg Day on Friday highlighted the importance of this protein-rich food during the COVID-19 pandemic. ....
Stricter Covid Norms Ahead Of Festival Season In Taj City
The district administration in Agra is all set to enforce a set of norms for social gatherings ahead of the festival season as Covid-19 number saw a fresh surge in the last 24 hours. ....
SOP For Reopening Of Swimming Pools: Maximum 20 Swimmers To Train In 1 Session
The Sports Ministry has issued the SOPs (Standard Operating Procedure) for reopening of swimming pools outside the containment zones across the country in which one of the noticeable points is that not more than 20 swimmers will be allowed to train during one particular session at the Olympic-sized pool. ....
Unmarried Men At Higher Death Risk From Covid-19: Study
Being a man, having a lower income, a lower level of education, not being married, and being born in low-or middle-income countries -- these are factors that relate to an elevated risk of dying from Covid-19, warn researchers. ....
