Health - The Purbottar

13 Jan

Over 300 more Parliament staffers test positive for Covid-19

editor0 CommentsCovid-19Covid-19, parliament

More than 300 Parliament staffers tested positive for Covid-19 between January 9 and 12, according to sources. Earlier till January 9, more than 400 of them had tested positive during random testing. “Till now, about 718 Parliament staffers have fallen prey to the virus. Of the total, 204 are from the Rajya Sabha secretariat while the remaining are from the Lok Sabha secretariat and allied services,” the sources said. During random testing in the first week of this month, over 400 staff members were found infected. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inspected the Parliament House Complex (PHC) to take stock…

13 Jan

Over 260 Maharashtra cops infected with COVID

editor0 CommentsCovid-19covid

Due to rising COVID-19 cases, as many as 265 Maharashtra police have succumbed to the infection so far, the state police said. According to the Maharashtra Police, there are 2,145 active cases of COVID-19 in the state police. The highest number of COVID-related deaths has been recorded in state police personnel posted in Mumbai, which is 126. Meanwhile, Maharashtra is expected to see a spike in hospitalisation of COVID-19 patients this month-end or in the first week of February, according to the state health department. The daily requirement of medical oxygen in the state has been increased, it said, adding that…

12 Jan

Celebrate the harvest festival with Almonds

editor0 CommentsFestival, Health, IndiaAlmonds, harvest festival

Makar Sankranti marks the end of winter and the beginning of a new harvest season. As with all festivals and celebrations, people across the country indulge in a variety of foods, traditional sweets and savories during this time. Therefore, start this season on the right foot by cutting down on unhealthy fried foods and sweets, and snack on a handful of raw, flavoured or salted almonds instead.Almonds are a “gift of good health” which you can give yourself as well as send across to family and friends. Nuts like almonds are known to be rich in nutrients like magnesium, copper…

11 Jan

28 medical students of the North Bengal Medical College tested COVID-19 +ve

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Education, Health, India, North Bengal, West BengalCoronavirus, COVID 19, covidpositive, medical, North Bengal, north bengal medical college, west bengal

In West Bengal, Siliguri 28 medical students of the North Bengal Medical College and Hospital (NBMCH) have been tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. The Medical Superintendent and Vice-Principal of North Bengal Medical College and Hospital Dr Sanjay Mallick informed that 28 medical students, 7 nursing staff and 2 medical staff have been tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 24 hours. He said, "Situation is very alarming because the number of cases is increasing rapidly. We are still working with a full team of doctors. But if they get affected, there might be a problem in…

11 Jan

Due to increasing Covid-19 Cases, Andhra Pradesh imposes Night Curfew from 11 pm to 5 am

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, Health, IndiaAndhra Pradesh, Covid-19, INDIA

On Monday, Andhra Pradesh government has announced strict restrictions in the state due to rise in Covid infections. The state saw a sudden jump in coronavirus cases, as over 4,000 were added in just the last five days. The government has imposed a night curfew from 11 pm to 5 am. Markets and commercial establishments will be closed if any Covid violation is reported. According to the new guidelines, if any violation occurs in following Covid protocol in any market or commercial establishment, such market or establishment shall be closed for one or two days depending on the seriousness of…

11 Jan

PM Narendra Modi to hold COVID meet with CMs on Thursday

editor0 CommentsCovid-19Narendra Modi

Concerned over the Covid cases in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a meeting of chief ministers of all states to discuss about the worst scenario. The meeting is scheduled to be held on Thursday that is on 13th January 2022. PM Modi has held numerous meetings with chief ministers to forefront India's response to the disease since its outbreak in 2020. The Covid cases in the country have raised fears of the nationwide lockdown being continuously imposed. While rising Covid numbers are a matter of concern, imposing a lockdown will add to the woes that country's economy…

11 Jan

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalized in Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital, at ICU

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, EntertainmentLata Mangeshkar

Singer Lata Mangeshkar also known as “ The Nightingale of India” has been hospitalized after she contracted Covid 19. The legendary singer is currently undergoing treatment at ICU of Mumbai’s Breach Candy hospital. Her niece Rachna confirms to IndiaTV that the Bharat Ratna recipient has mild symptoms. Due to her old age health issues, she has been shifted to the ICU. Her neice Rachna updated her health saying, "She is doing fine; has been kept in ICU only for precautionary reasons considering her age. Please respect our privacy and keep Didi in your prayers." Born on September 28, 1929, Lata Mangeshkar was honoured…

11 Jan

‘Historic’: US surgeons successfully implant pig heart in human

editor0 CommentsHealthUSA

In what is dubbed as a 'first-of-its-kind surgery', the US surgeons have performed a successful transplant of a 'porcine' heart into an adult human with end-stage heart disease. The 57-year-old Maryland resident with terminal heart disease received a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart and is said to be still doing well three days later. "It was the only currently available option for the patient," the University of Maryland Medicine said on Monday (January 10, 2022) after performing the historic surgery. "This organ transplant demonstrated for the first time that a genetically-modified animal heart can function like a human…

11 Jan

PM Modi to chair virtual meet with chief ministers on Thursday

editor0 CommentsCovid-19PM Modi

The rising number of Covid cases has been a cause for concern, especially since the poll season is at hand now. In order to take effective steps to curb the spread of the Omicron-driven infection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a virtual conference meeting with chief ministers on Thursday, January 13. PM Modi will review the Covid situation in the country and take stock of the measures implemented to curb the spread of the infection. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a virtual review meeting on Covid-19. PM Modi said that he would hold a meeting with chief…

10 Jan

India records 1,79,723 cases of COVID, 146 deaths

editor0 CommentsCovid-19, HealthCovid-19

India witnessed single-day rise of 1,79,723 covid cases taking the total toll to 3,57,07,727, including 4,033 cases of the Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday. The number of active cases has increased to 7,23,619, the highest, while the death toll has climbed to 4,83,936 with 146 fatalities, the data updated later stated. Of the total 4,033 cases of Omicron variant, 1,552 have recovered. Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of Omicron cases to around 1,216, followed by Rajasthan 529, Delhi 513, Karnataka 441, Kerala 333 and Gujarat…