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UP to float global tender for 4 crore vaccines

MSME minister and government spokesperson Sidharth Nath Singh told FE that the government will float a global tender for procuring 4 crore vaccines in a day or two. Ahead of the crucial phase- 3 vaccination drive for those in the 18–44 year age bracket that kicks off on May 1, the Uttar Pradesh government has …

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April 30, 2021
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‘Indian strain’ of coronavirus found in 17 countries: WHO

India accounts for 38 per cent of the global cases reported. The ‘Indian strain’ of the coronavirus, also known as B.1.617 or a ‘double mutant’, has been found in at least 17 countries, the WHO has said, as the world grapples to contain the surge in the COVID-19 cases with 5.7 million infections detected last …

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April 28, 2021
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How to enhance the COVID-19 vaccination process

India has to vaccinate with a double shot – that’s roughly 202 crore jabs (UNICEF Image) By Dr Suresh Singh Let me give an analytical view as well as remedial measures in a shortened format to enhance the COVID-19 vaccination process as far as practicable as below: Related News Material planning and management: I wish …

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April 28, 2021
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SC seeks rationale for vaccine pricing, asks Centre to invoke Patents Act

“The Union shall clarify the projected requirements of vaccine due to enhancement of coverage. Modality to be put in place to ensure that shortage and deficit would be looked into. The Centre to clarify basis and rationale for pricing of vaccine,” the SC said in its order. The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the central …

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April 28, 2021
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Vaccine registration opens for all adults at midnight on Co-Win app: What to expect from May 1?

Serum Institute, for instance, it is learnt will be busy till around May 10 trying to meet whatever remains of its supply commitments made to the Central government. Time is ticking, the state governments and several hospitals across the country are keen to procure the vaccine stocks to roll out the expanded vaccination drive announced …

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April 27, 2021
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Coronavirus India Live Update: Centre asks states to implement intensive, focused containment framework; urges people to wear masks at home as well

Several states have reported deaths of patients due to a shortage of medical oxygen in the last few days. (Photo source: PTI) Coronavirus (Covid-19) Cases and Death Toll in India Live Update: With no let-up in the second wave, the Centre has asked all states and Union Territories (UTs) to take strict measures at the …

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April 27, 2021
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Molnupiravir approval sought to target early stage COVID-19 cases: Natco vice chairman

Representative image After an outcry for remdesivir, there is now yet another experimental anti-viral drug – Molnupiravir to deal with COVID patients. Hyderabad-headquartered Natco Pharma on Monday, April 26th, disclosed to the bourses that it has applied to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) in India for approval of Phase-III clinical trial of Molnupiravir …

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April 26, 2021
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Post-Pandemic travel trends: Armed with vaccine certificates, tourists wait to undertake revenge travel

People made travel arrangements as soon as the lockdown lifted. By Samarth Kholkar, Pandemic has revolutionized the travel industry in a way that we never would have imagined. From hand sanitisers at the hotel entrance to PPE kits when flying; from local lockdowns and restrictions to touch tracing applications all across, travelling now comes with …

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April 26, 2021
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Don’t let feelings overwhelm you

According to Brackett, there are five broad categories of strategies of emotional regulation By Aruna Sankaranarayanan In my previous article, I discussed how we can traverse the crests and troughs of life more smoothly if we learn to regulate our emotions. Instead of falling prey to our feelings, we can choose how we respond to them, …

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April 26, 2021
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Beware! Viral video claiming nebuliser as substitute of oxygen cylinder is completely baseless

Sarvodaya Healthcare too has clarified that the method proposed in the video is unscientific. (Photo Source: Screengrab) At a time when patients are dying due to a shortage of oxygen cylinders in hospitals, a video of a doctor has gone viral on social media platforms where he explains a ‘trick’ using a nebuliser and claims …

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April 25, 2021
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UP to float global tender for 4 crore vaccines

‘Indian strain’ of coronavirus found in 17 countries: WHO

How to enhance the COVID-19 vaccination process

SC seeks rationale for vaccine pricing, asks Centre to invoke Patents Act

Vaccine registration opens for all adults at midnight on Co-Win app: What to expect from May 1?

Coronavirus India Live Update: Centre asks states to implement intensive, focused containment framework; urges people to wear masks at home as well

Molnupiravir approval sought to target early stage COVID-19 cases: Natco vice chairman

Post-Pandemic travel trends: Armed with vaccine certificates, tourists wait to undertake revenge travel

Don’t let feelings overwhelm you

Beware! Viral video claiming nebuliser as substitute of oxygen cylinder is completely baseless

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