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Liberty Mutual puts Australian coal project on hold
“As part of our investment processes, we’ve been evaluating alternatives for our Baralaba investment for some time and will not be submitting an environmental impact assessment for the South Mine at this stage,” a Liberty Mutual spokeswoman said. “We remain committed to collaborating with all stakeholders,” she added in emailed comments.
ICMR advises against NSAIDs, says some painkillers found to worsen Covid-19
On whether patients with heart disease, diabetes or hypertension are at an increased risk to get the infection, the apex health research body said, “No, people with hypertension, diabetes or heart diseases are at no greater risk of getting the infection than anyone else.”
Some people with diabetes, hypertension and heart diseases, including heart failure (weak heart), may develop more severe symptoms and complications, it said, adding that extra care is advised for these patients.
Half of Myanmar’s population risks falling into poverty by 2022 -UNDP
The study showed that by the end of last year, on average, 83% of households had reported their incomes had been cut almost in half due to the pandemic. The number of people living below the poverty line is estimated to have increased by 11 percentage points due to the socio-economic effects of the pandemic.
Financial firms should disclose emissions from activities they fund, group says
Worst-performing was the insurance industry, CDP said, with just 27% of companies the group had assessed providing plans to achieve the climate goals through their portfolios.
Indian states run out of COVID-19 vaccines, nationwide inoculation delayed
Prominent U.S. disease modeler Chris Murray, from the University of Washington, said the sheer magnitude of infections in India in a short period of time suggests an “escape variant” may be overpowering any prior immunity from natural infections in those populations. “That makes it most likely that it’s B.1.617,” he said. But Murray cautioned that gene sequencing data on the coronavirus in India is sparse and that many cases are also being driven by the UK and South African variants.
No restriction of Covid-19 info,Pvt vaccine manufacturers can’t decide on vaccine allocation to states, says SC
“What happens to the marginalised and SC/ST population? Should they be left to the mercy of private hospitals, it asked.
The court also said the government must consider National Immunisation Programme for various vaccines and must think of providing free of cost vaccination to all citizens.
MHA directs states to ensure local containment measures in districts with high Covid caseload
The MHA order shall be effective till May 31.
Social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious, festival related and other gatherings and congregations have been prohibited.
Marriages will be attended by up to 50 people and funerals by up to 20.
Shopping complexes, cinema halls, restaurants, bars, sports complexes, gymnasiums, spas, swimming pools and religious places will remain closed.
Take steps to reduce cost of COVID-19 treatment: Kerala HC to govt
Expressing concern over exorbitant amounts charged by the private hospitals, the court directed the government to discuss the matter with the managements of the hospitals and inform its decision to the court by next Tuesday.
Counsel for the government informed the court that it would consider further reducing the rates.
World of work needs resilient occupational safety and health systems: ILO
“There could be no clearer demonstration of the importance of a strong, resilient, occupational safety and health environment. Recovery and prevention will require better national policies, institutional and regulatory frameworks, properly integrated into crisis response frameworks,” said ILO Director-General, Guy Ryder.
Biden restricts travel to US from India
A variant strain of the virus, known as B.1.617, is also circulating in India, along with other variant strains, including B.1.1.7, first detected in the United Kingdom, and B.1.351, first detected in the Republic of South Africa.
“The CDC advises, based on work by public health and scientific experts, that these variants have characteristics of concern, which may make them more easily transmitted and have the potential for reduced protection afforded by some vaccines,” said the proclamation.