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Jun 04, 2022 10:37 AM ISTWhy are COVID cases rising fast across the country? What do the symptoms look like? Is there a possibility of a fourth wave or a lockdown? Moneycontrol's Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor answers all these questions for you
Dec 27, 2021 12:37 PM IST RS Sharma is the CEO of the National Authority and chairperson of the empowered committee for CoWin.
Nov 29, 2021 05:09 PM IST Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, in a press briefing, said the new 'Omicron' variant was discussed by experts in the meeting and it was stressed that there should be no relaxation in preparation to deal with Covid infections and in monitoring the situation.
Nov 29, 2021 04:27 PM IST In its commentary titled 'Much to Learn About OmicronFast’, Moody’s Analytics said although the variant appears to spread ”remarkably quickly”, it will be at least two more weeks before more will be known about this new variant.
Nov 29, 2021 12:22 PM IST The case relates to a person who returned to Switzerland from South Africa around a week ago, the Federal Office for Public Health said on Twitter.
Nov 29, 2021 11:19 AM IST While November will see a new peak in passenger numbers and flights deployed within India, new Covid variant Omicron may throw up some challenges and hinder plans to recommence international flights from December
Nov 29, 2021 10:39 AM IST The World Health Organization (WHO) said it was not yet clear whether Omicron, first detected in Southern Africa, is more transmissible than other variants, or if it causes more severe disease.
Nov 29, 2021 10:21 AM IST There were no cases of the Omicron variant in New Zealand at this stage but the developing global situation showed why a cautious approach was needed at the borders, she said.
Nov 29, 2021 09:32 AM IST Omicron's genetic profile has raised concerns, but with a significant handicap - there's a shortage of data, which means nobody has the complete picture of its capabilities and it is still unclear how big a threat it poses.
Nov 28, 2021 09:22 PM IST The new set of guidelines provides protocols to be complied with international travellers as well those to be followed by airlines, points of entry -- including airports, seaports and land border -- for risk profiling of passengers.
Sep 11, 2021 07:14 PM IST Epidemiologists now suggest that it is unrealistic that herd immunity can be reached solely with the use of vaccines, though they remain crucial to contain the pandemic.
Jun 22, 2021 08:32 AM IST Madhya Pradesh set a new record for itself by vaccinating more than 16 lakh people against COVID-19 on June 21 as part of a mega inoculation campaign launched to coincide with International Yoga Day
May 17, 2021 10:15 PM IST Many survivors of COVID-19 are struggling to grapple with long-term effects of the infection known as ‘Long Covid.’ According to doctors, COVID leaves a patient’s immune system compromised even after the virus has been neutralised. Watch the video to understand what is Long COVID and how the infection impacts patients' organs.
May 14, 2021 08:54 AM IST Devi Shetty, one of India's leading cardiac surgeons and the founder of Narayana Health spoke to Moneycontrol's Chandra R Srikanth on the prescriptions for India, as it battles the devastating second wave of Coronavirus. While he lauded the Govt for its efforts in procuring Oxygen, he said the need of the hour is to have one vaccine procuring agency and scaling up the number of doctors and nurses by giving grace marks so students can get Post graduation seats and allow foreign medical graduates to pratice in India.
May 12, 2021 09:52 AM IST Hitesh Oberoi, the CEO and MD of Info Edge, which runs portals such as Naukri, Jeevansathi and 99 acres, apart from being an investor in unicorns such as Zomato and Policybazaar spoke to Moneyocntrol's Chandra R Srikanth on the harrowing few weeks as the second wave of Coronavirus hit India like a Tsunami. From running around for beds and oxygen for affected employees, Oberoi says things are now beginning to stabilise and will get better in a couple of weeks. He also said IPOs of companies such as Zomato, which filed its DRHP recently are on track and that the demand for digital skills continues.
May 09, 2021 03:54 PM IST The reason behind the rise of mucormycosis among COVID-19 patients is because the use of steroids elevates sugar level and some medicines suppress the patients' immunity
May 07, 2021 05:17 PM IST Speaking exclusively to News18 America’s top public health expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has advised a complete lockdown in India. Dr Fauci argues that a short-term lockdown is necessary to break the ‘chain of transmission’. India has been avoiding lockdowns due to its economy. But Dr Fauci believes that a timely lockdown would help the economy recover in the long run.
May 05, 2021 02:18 PM IST 70-year old Murty's day usually starts at 5:30 am and she works for up to 15 hours a day, coordinating relief efforts from home, seeking requirements from various hospitals and organisations
May 05, 2021 11:57 AM IST The Government of India has so far provided nearly 17.02 crore vaccine doses (17,02,42,410) to states and UTs free of cost. Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 16,07,94,796 doses, according to data available at 8 am.
May 05, 2021 09:19 AM IST Everyone above 18 years of age is now eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Registration for the newly eligible population groups commenced on April 28. Potential beneficiaries can either register directly on CoWIN portal or through the Aarogya Setu app.
May 04, 2021 02:23 PM IST So far, 15.5 crore doses have been administered since January and the central and state governments along with the private sector aim to get 30 crore more doses in three months until July.
May 04, 2021 01:09 PM IST IPL 2021 suspended | The BCCI does not want to compromise on the safety of the players, support staff and the other participants involved in the tournament, the organisers said, amid the COVID-19 second wave
May 04, 2021 11:59 AM IST India's vaccination programme was expanded after a deadly second wave of COVID-19 cases began in late-March/early April.
May 03, 2021 05:37 PM IST How can you take care of yourself and your children during the second wave of COVID-19? Manipal Hospitals Chairman Sudarshan Ballal shares his views on episode 6 of Moneycontrol Masterclass. According to Ballal, "90 percent of patients with COVID can isolate at home. The person needs a separate room and toilet, and home monitoring includes checking of vitals," he says.
May 03, 2021 02:55 PM IST An industry veteran says the price of the vaccines could have been far lower. A former health secretary says the Centre’s procurement policy would lead to inequality in distribution. Even as there are many complaints, India has thus far given 15.7 crore vaccine doses.
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