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Rise in COVID-19 cases alarming,may take harsh steps:Maha dy CM
‘I have come across ((reports that) people are not following the COVID-19 guidelines which are aimed at checkingthe spread of the infection. If the situation worsens, we mayneed to pay heavy cost for this carelessness. The number (ofnew cases in the state) is alarming. We have seen thatlockdown was imposed in many parts of the world again in viewof the second wave of the pandemic,” he said.
About 18-19 vaccines against Covid-19 in the pipeline: Harsh Vardhan
“About 18-20 vaccine candidates against COVID-19 are in the pipeline and are in preclinical, clinical and advanced stages,” Vardhan said.
He further said that India will be supplying vaccines to 20-25 other countries.
Dispelling rumours surrounding the vaccines, Vardhan said the vaccines in the public domain are safe and effective.
Centre announces changes to mapping policy,allows free access to geospatial data
Union Science and Technology Minister Harsh Vardhan said that the move will help drive efficiencies in agriculture and emergency-response capabilities while also facilitating rise of new-age industries.
Road crashes in India increase household poverty and debt:World Bank
The report also brings out the sharp rural-urban divide and the disproportionate impact on women. The survey shows that the income decline for low-income rural households (56 percent) was the most severe compared to low-income urban (29.5 percent) and high-income rural households (39.5 percent). Women bore the burden of crashes across poor and rich households, often taking up extra work, assuming greater responsibilities, and performing caregiving activities after a crash. About 50 percent of women were severely affected by the decline in their household income after a crash.
About 40 percent of women reported a change in their working patterns post-crash, while around 11 percent reported taking up extra work to deal with the financial crisis.
Bihar’s Covid data fudge: CM Nitish Kumar accepts negligence in testing
Meanwhile, Vice President and speaker of Rajya Sabha M. Venkaiah Naidu said that it is a serious matter. He also recommended Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan to initiate an investigation in this matter.
Govt finalises rules under 4 labour codes, reform to be a reality soon
Parliament had passed four codes on four broad codes on wages, industrial relations, social security and occupational safety health & working conditions (OSH) which would ultimately rationalise 44 central labour laws.
Labour Secretary Apurva Chandra said, “We have finalised the rules under the four codes which are required to implement the four labour codes. We are ready to notify these rules. The states are doing their work to firm up rules under the four codes.”
Delhi govt to soon start facilitating registration of e-autos: Gahlot
”E-autos can complement e-rickshaws in providing zero pollution last mile connectivity in Delhi. The Delhi government will soon bring out a scheme to facilitate easy registration of e-autos in Delhi,” said Gahlot.
7.3 magnitude quake rattles East Japan, No Tsunami risk
Images posted online showed broken glass at a shop and items spilled off the shelves at a supermarket.
Renowned author Yu Miri, who lives in Fukushima’s Minamisoma city, tweeted a photo of her home, showing books, potted plants and other belongings strewn across the floor.
COVID-19: Centre issues fresh SOPs, allows offices to resume work after disinfection
Staff should take their temperature regularly and check for respiratory symptoms and must see a doctor if they feel unwell or show flu-like symptoms. Besides, staff and waiters should wear mask and hand gloves and take other required precautionary measures. The seating arrangement has to be done to ensure a distance of at least six feet, the SOPs stated.
Virus may never go away but could change into mild annoyance
If humans must learn to live with Covid-19, the nature of that coexistence depends not just on how long immunity lasts, but also how the virus evolves. Will it mutate significantly each year, requiring annual shots, like the flu? Or will it pop up every few years?