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Coronavirus in Kerala: How Ernakulam COVID-19 war-room helps patients find hospitals, oxygen supply

The officials also said that the capacity of beds can be further increased by another 500 as per the surge of Covid-19 cases. (Credit: The Indian Express) A Covid-19 dedicated centralised war-room which facilitates hospital admissions, Oxygen supply and other pandemic related logistic challenges is garnering praise for making a difference in the Ernakulam district …

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May 7, 2021
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How antibodies fight against Coronavirus; Research reveals details

The antibodies target a region of the spike protein of the virus called N-terminal domain (NTD) and effectively check the spread of the virus. (Representative image) When the Coronavirus contracts a person’s body, the body on its own produces antibodies to fight against the virus. Scientists and health researchers who have been involved with research …

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May 7, 2021
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Coronavirus India Live News: India reports over 4 lakh cases for second consecutive day, nearly 4,000 dead

India has been able to inoculate over 160 million people as of May 6, the official data says. (PTI photo) Coronavirus Cases in India Today, Coronavirus Statistics in India Live News: India must get ready for the third wave of the coronavirus pandemic; the third wave of Covid-19 infections in India is inevitable; Brace for …

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May 7, 2021
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Govt asks companies to utilise vacant offices as Covid care facilities

On these lines, the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA) has further expanded the provisions related with CSR activity to include more Covid-related expenditure by the companies. (Representative image) In a bid to contain the second and more virulent wave of Covid, the government is now reaching out to the private sector for more assistance. On …

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May 7, 2021
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Covid-19 Lockdown in India Status Check: These states are already under lockdown, others observing strict restrictions

Several states have opted for night curfews to break the chain of coronavirus infection. The second Covid-19 wave has ravaged every part of the country and the demand for country-wide lockdown is gaining momentum with every passing day. This is because the number of new coronavirus infections reached a record high of 4,12,262 today with …

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May 6, 2021
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Noida Authority begins oxygen refilling bank for resident welfare associations

As per the authority order, no individual or group will be given filled oxygen cylinders and it said that the facility is meant only for refilling cylinders. (IE) In a bid to facilitate oxygen supply to resident welfare associations, the Noida Authority has started an oxygen refilling bank. Authority officials said that the RWAs that …

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May 6, 2021
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Covid test sticks being packed in Ulhasnagar slum? Alarm after Maharashtra video goes viral

These RT-PCR nasopharyngeal kits are being picked from a local supplier, Maneesh Keswani for one week now. A video of how young kids of a family packing swab test sticks is doing social media rounds. This has led to many people questioning if these swab test sticks, mainly used for COVID-19 RT-PCR tests, are sterile …

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May 6, 2021
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How diagnostics plays an important role in countries with poor access to healthcare

A key requirement to improving healthcare access is the creation of a robust and efficient healthcare system By Narendra Varde, The goal of Universal Health Coverage is to ensure that every individual is able to obtain essential health care services without suffering financial ruin. While India pledged to meet this goal, we are still far …

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May 6, 2021
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Coronavirus outbreak: After dip of two days, Covid cases, deaths rise again

Mysuru, Solapur, Gurugram, Ernakulam, Alappuzha, Kozhikode and Bengaluru were among districts that had seen a speedy rise in cases and this was a cause of concern and would need more containment effort, Agarwal said. After a dip in positive cases for two days, the daily positive cases and deaths rose in the country on Wednesday …

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May 6, 2021
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Hospital fires in India: What is causing a sudden surge in incidents

Of 24 fires, 11 were major fires and the remaining were minor fires. (File image) Hospital fires: Since August last year, India has witnessed as many as 24 cases of hospital fires, and collectively, 93 people have died in such incidents. Moreover, most of the deceased were COVID-19 patients, according to a report in IE. …

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Coronavirus in Kerala: How Ernakulam COVID-19 war-room helps patients find hospitals, oxygen supply

How antibodies fight against Coronavirus; Research reveals details

Coronavirus India Live News: India reports over 4 lakh cases for second consecutive day, nearly 4,000 dead

Govt asks companies to utilise vacant offices as Covid care facilities

Covid-19 Lockdown in India Status Check: These states are already under lockdown, others observing strict restrictions

Noida Authority begins oxygen refilling bank for resident welfare associations

Covid test sticks being packed in Ulhasnagar slum? Alarm after Maharashtra video goes viral

How diagnostics plays an important role in countries with poor access to healthcare

Coronavirus outbreak: After dip of two days, Covid cases, deaths rise again

Hospital fires in India: What is causing a sudden surge in incidents

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