In the summer of the year 2020, the chairman and managing director of India’s premier vaccine developing company, Bharat Biotech International Limited told the reporter that while efforts were on to develop an intramuscular vaccine against Covid-19, what he really would want to do is develop a vaccine that will […]
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Covid-19 accelerates shift towards digitalisation: Infosys-Milken report
A new report by digital services major Infosys shows that American employees like working remotely, employers cite greater workforce productivity but how to increase diversity remains a top concern. The Milken Institute and Infosys report titled ‘Future of Work: Insights for 2021 and Beyond’ highlights insights about remote work based on original research. It examines the pandemic’s impact on the workforce […]
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UK to receive 10 million AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses from India’s Serum Institute
The UK will receive 10 million AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine doses made by the Serum Institute of India (SII), the UK government said in a statement yesterday. SII, the world’s largest vaccine manufacturer by volume, is mass producing the AstraZeneca vaccine, developed with Oxford University, for dozens of poor and middle-income […]
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Covid-19: Devotees offer prayers outside Siddhivinayak Temple on Ganesh Angarki Chaturthi
On the occasion of Ganesh Angarki Chaturthi, devotees offered prayers outside Shree Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple in Mumbai on Tuesday. The Temple Trust has announced that offline darshan will not be permitted today and only those devotees with pre-issued QR codes will be allowed entry inside the temple. Last year due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, […]
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Second phase of Covid-19 vaccination drive begins
The second phase of the nationwide Covid-19 vaccination drive for age-appropriate population groups began on Monday with the Union Health Ministry calling out eligible people to get an appointment at respective hospitals in the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the first ones to receive the Covid-19 vaccine on Monday as vaccination […]
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Brazil signs Covid-19 vaccine deal with Bharat Biotech
On the same day, Brazil reached the grim milestone of 250,000 deaths by COVID-19, the country’s health ministry signed a deal with Indian pharmaceutical company Bharat Biotech for the purchase of 20 million doses of the Covaxin Vaccines, which is yet to be approved by local regulators. The administration of President Jair […]
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Lt Governor-headed committee to monitor Covid-19 vaccination in Puducherry
A 22-member COVID Intensive Vaccination Committee led by Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has been constituted in Puducherry to monitor and upscale the inoculation activities in the Union Territory. In a letter, Lt Governor asked the committee to meet once a week to discuss the progress and to plan future actions. The committee shall access the gaps […]
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‘Made in India’ Covid-19 vaccines dispatched to Cote d’Ivoire
Keeping up with the commitment to assist in the pandemic period, India Thursday dispatched the first batch of COVID-19 vaccines to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire. The first consignment of ‘Made in India’ COVID-19 vaccines was sent to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire from Mumbai, Maharashtra. India has been at the forefront of the global fight against the COVID-19 […]
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Study reviews rehab programs that could help people with Covid-19 recovery
Progressive exercise and early mobilisation are among the elements of rehabilitation programs that may improve recovery for people who are hospitalised with severe COVID-19, new research has concluded. A team at the University of Exeter led a review of all the available evidence on whether rehabilitation benefitted patients who were admitted to intensive […]
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India reports 13,993 new Covid-19 cases, 101 deaths
As many as 13,993 new COVID-19 cases and 101 deaths were reported in the country in the last 24 hours, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) said on Saturday. With the new cases, the coronavirus tally in the country has reached 1,09,77,387 including 1,43,127 active cases and 1,06,78,048 discharges. […]
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Haridwar: Kumbh preparations underway, registration, Covid-19 report mandatory
The preparations are underway for Kumbh Mela 2021 to be held from 1st to 30th April in Haridwar. The Uttarakhand government has decided to limit the Kumbh this year to 30 days. Officers in charge of the Kumbh Mela said that those who attend the religious congregation should do prior registration […]
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Japan kicks off Covid-19 vaccination drive
Japan launched its Covid-19 inoculation drive today, administering the Pfizer Inc vaccine to Tokyo hospital workers, as Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga attempts to defy the odds and host the Olympics this summer. Local TV screened footage of hospital workers, who are among 40,000 medical professionals targeted to receive the first […]
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Quartararo back to strength after suffering Covid-19
Yamaha MotoGP rider Fabio Quartararo revealed on Wednesday he had contracted Covid-19 last December but said he was now back in peak condition. The 21-year-old Frenchman, who has joined the Japanese manufacturer’s factory team after racing for the Petronas Yamaha outfit in 2020, posted a shirtless picture on Twitter to […]
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Leveraging digital technologies key to Asia’s Covid-19 recovery: ADB
Digital platforms and other technology-based tools are providing new growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes and across all industries in Asia and the Pacific — a trend that can contribute significantly to the region’s sustainable recovery from coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, according to a new report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The Asian Economic […]
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Covid-19 effect: Jennifer Lopez starrer ‘Marry Me’ release delayed
Jennifer Lopez fans will have to wait a little longer to see the actor on the big screen as her upcoming romantic comedy titled ‘Marry Me’ won’t release until next year. As per The Hollywood Reporter, the movie had been set to release on May 14, this year, however, it will […]