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Covid-19 variants to be given Greek alphabet names: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Covid-19 variants of concern will be known by letters of the Greek alphabet, saying it will help avoid stigmatising countries where they first appear.A group of experts convened by the…
Bulletin on COVID-19 : JK reports 1525 new positive cases, 251463 recovered so far
The Government on Monday informed that 1525 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 525 from Jammu division and 1000 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and…
Doctor Speaks : Unlock, Time to implement lessons learnt during lockdowns
Registrar Medicine, GMC Jammu, Dr Somnath Verma has requested the public to not forget Covid appropriate behavior during the subsequent ‘Unlock’ of the markets and other economic activities. ‘It is natural that more people would come out in…
Saving lives, providing dignified burial better than any charity: Ambulance Driver Mohammad Sayeed
In the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, it is not only the health workers and doctors who are taking the lead, but the ambulance drivers, who are always on the move to attend medical emergencies, are also at the forefront of the…
Misinformation on Social Media creates fear among people : Audio Visual Officer, Family Welfare
"We are fighting war against Covid-19 but some people are spreading misinformation to create fear among people regarding vaccination", said Ms Raheela, Audio Visual Officer, Directorate of Family Welfare, MCH & Immunization,…
Citing flaws, SC grills Centre on vaccine decisions, stresses on jabs for rural population
The Supreme Court on Monday shot a volley of tough questions at the Centre in connection with its Covid vaccine policy, and flagged various flaws: shortage of vaccine doses, pricing issues, registration for vaccination and lack of vaccine…
Finally, India halts vaccines exports, may resume in future: RTI
In a relief of sorts, from May 5, India has apparently halted the contentious doles and exports of vaccines which has erupted into a massive political furore across the country, as per an RTI reply released here on Monday.In a response to…
Covid stress increased suicidal thoughts: Study
The Covid-19 pandemic has not only hit physical health and the economy but has also impacted mental health with the possibility of increased rates of suicide, according to a study.Led by a team of researchers at Swansea University, Cardiff…
Over 1mn HK residents fully inoculated against Covid
About 1 million Hong Kong residents have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 since the city began its inoculation drive against the virus on February 26, according to authorities.As of Sunday, nearly 1.36 million people have taken at…
Chinese mainland reports 20 new locally transmitted Covid cases
The Chinese mainland on Sunday reported 20 new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases in Guangdong Province, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Monday.The same