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26 Apr

Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin gets drug regulator approval for 6-12 year olds

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The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has given Bharat Biotech's Covid vaccine Covaxin restricted emergency use authorisation for children between the age of 6-12 years. Cadila Health's ZyCoV-D has received restricted emergency use authorisation for children above the age of 12 years of age. ET had reported that the subject expert committee ( SEC) of the Drugs Controller General of India recommended the use of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin among children aged 6-12 years amid an uptick in cases in schools. Covaxin, one of the main vaccines administered to adults, is currently being administered to children in the age group…

23 Apr

New Covid-19 cases crosses 1,000 mark in Delhi, 2 Covid deaths in last 24 hours

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The fresh Covid cases crossed the 1,000 mark in Delhi on Friday as a total of 1,042 new Covid-19 cases were recorded in the national capital out of 22442 tests conducted during the past 24 hours across the city. The cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in the city now stands at 1872699. According to the latest Delhi government’s health bulletin, the infection positivity rate stood at 4.64 per cent. The cumulative count of Covid-19 fatalities is 26164 , it said. In all, there are 3,253 active cases of the virus in the city, the bulletin pointed out. Notably, 965 new…

21 Apr

Omicron and its 9 sub-variant driving up Delhi Covid cases, say govt sources

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The omicron form of the coronavirus and its sub-types are on the rise in Delhi, government sources said on Thursday, April 21. The samples demonstrated the presence of eight different subtypes of BA.2.12.1 and Omicron. These results were obtained after genome sequencing of the sample. The World Health Organization (WHO) said in February that the BA.2 sub-variant of Omicron is more transmissible than the BA.1 strain. However, there was no cause for alarm as it was no more extreme than the unique strain, it said. So far, the World Health Organization has placed five subtypes of omicrons on its watch…

20 Apr

Covid-19, guidelines Delhi makes wearing masks compulsory again, Rs 500 fine for violators

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The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday made wearing masks mandatory among the public as a preventive measure to control the rise in Covid-19 cases. Sources said anyone found without a facemask would likely have to pay a fine of Rs 500. The DDMA has additionally decided to keep the colleges open, however, a unique trendy working method will be organized by the Education Department with the help of stakeholders and experts.The Assembly was presided over by Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal and attended by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, various ministers, top bureaucrats and experts. At the closing rally on…

16 Apr

India records 975 fresh COVID-19 cases, 4 deaths in last 24 hours

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India today recorded 975 fresh COVID-19 cases, bringing the whole wide variety of coronavirus infections to 4,30,40,947. According to Union Health Ministry, India also reported 4 Covid-related deaths in the remaining 24 hours, taking the whole number fatalities to 5,21,747.The quantity of lively cases of COVID-19 presently stands at 11,366. The active cases of Covid account for 0.03 per cent of the whole caseload, whilst the national COVID-19 healing charge remained at 98.76 per cent. 796 recoveries in the ultimate 24 hours increases the complete recoveries to 4,25,07,834. The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.32 per cent and the…

15 Apr

Delhi Govt To Issue Covid-19 Guidelines For Schools , As Cases Surge

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Amid concerns over the upward shove in coronavirus cases in the country wide capital, the Delhi authorities will on Friday difficulty Covid-19 suggestions for schools. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia made the assertion in this regard until now on Thursday. “Covid instances have slightly multiplied however there is no rise in hospitalisation, so we need not worry. There is no need to panic however stay alert,” ANI quoted Sisodia as saying. “Since Covid is there, we have to examine to live with it. We are constantly monitoring the situation. A widespread tenet to be delivered for schools tomorrow,” he added.…

11 Apr

2 students tested Corona positive at school in Ghaziabad’s Indirapuram, offline classes suspended

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A school in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad has suspended offline instruction after three college students tested positive for Covid-19. The cases were proposed at KR Mangalam World School in Vaishali, the 2d incident in the present day after two students in another faculty in Ghaziabad gave surprise exams. The school administration has issued a circular informing students and fathers and mothers about the decision to name offline training for two days in light of the outbreak of infection. Meanwhile, instructions will be carried out in online mode. “As three high-profile instances of Covid-19 have been pronounced in our school, the school…

09 Apr

Covishield, Covaxin Prices down To Rs 225 Day Before Booster Dose Begins

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A day before the Covid vaccine booster shots become effective for all Indian adults, the cost of Covishield and Covaxin has been slashed by more than half in non-public hospitals. A dose of both the vaccines will now cost Rs 225. Covishield has been reduced from Rs 600, Covaxin from Rs 1,200 per dose. Serum Institute of India CEO Adar Poonawalla and Bharat Biotech co-founder Suchitra Ella made the announcement on Twitter today. A decision was taken once in consultation with the Centre. Mr Poonawala advised NDTV that CoviShield will be priced at Rs 600 plus tax (as before). “We…

09 Apr

Gujarat reports its first case of XE variant of Covid-19

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According to top sources in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, a case of XE, a sub-variant of Omicron which may be the most transmissible strain of the coronavirus yet, has been detected in Gujarat. The patient tested positive for Covid-19 on March 13 and recovered within a week. After genome-sequencing, it was found that the infected person was infected with the XE version of the coronavirus. However, the sample will be re-tested to confirm whether it is the XE variant, official sources said. Meanwhile, one case each of the XM variant has also been determined in Mumbai, Gujarat…

08 Apr

Chorus grows for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for all adults

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An expert team on immunization under the Union fitness ministry will decide whether to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot for all people above the age of 18, but scientists say the Center allows all willing adults to take an extra dose. According to virologists and epidemiologists, giving these boosters above 18 will limit transmission of the virus and enhance protection against disease. Until now, the booster or precautionary dose is only given to healthcare and frontline workers and those over 60 years of age, equipped 9 months after their 2nd dose. Last week, scientists at the Indian Council of…