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NOAA predicts another active Atlantic hurricane season
For 2021, a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4 or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher) is expected.
COVID-19 Pandemic intensifies risk in GCC countries:AM Best
Financing needs will remain acute, as more than USD 100 billion of debt will mature between 2021 and 2025. The region also faces long-term challenges. Despite long-standing efforts to diversify the GCC’s economies, progress has been relatively limited.
Faster than the virus’: India’s financial hub gears up for a third COVID-19 wave
The city is spending tens of millions of dollars to build the paediatric units and is already procuring ventilators, monitors and other medical equipment, Chahal said. Apart from these units, the government is also in talks with hospitals to increase the number of paediatric beds and ICUs.
The paediatric task force, led by Dr Suhas Prabhu, plans to train about 660 paediatricians on how to handle children affected by COVID-19, and then broaden the training to more staff. The third wave might not end up affecting children greatly, but cities like Mumbai cannot afford to be caught off guard, Prabhu said.
Bringing treatment to doorsteps of patients will reduce burden on health system: PM Modi
“Creating micro containment zones and distributing medicines at the doorstep of the people is a good initiative. We have to follow the initiative comprehensively in villages,” the PM said. “Bringing doctors, labs and e-marketing companies together to provide a telemedicine facility named ‘Kashi Kavach’ is also a very innovative initiative,” he said.
India and Pfizer hit impasse over vaccine indemnity demand -sources
“The whole problem with Pfizer is the indemnity bond. Why should we sign it?” an Indian government source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
“If something happens, a patient dies, we will not be able to question them (Pfizer). If somebody challenges in a court of law, the central government will be responsible for everything, not the company,” the source added.
IMF says ending COVID-19 pandemic possible at cost of some $50 billion
The proposal, drafted by IMF chief economist Gita Gopinath and staff economist Ruchir Agarwal, builds on efforts already under way by the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) Accelerator, United Nations, World Health Organization and other groups.
Implementing the plan would cost some $50 billion, with $35 billion to be paid for by grants from rich countries, private and multilateral donors, and the remaining $15 billion to be funded by national governments using low- or no-interest financing available from multilateral development banks.
White House partners Tinder parent in hopes users swipe right on vaccinations
President Joe Biden has set a goal to vaccinate 70% of U.S. adults with at least one COVID-19 shot by that date. read more
To meet the target as demand slows for vaccines in the country, the White House announced partnerships with ride-hailing services Uber and Lyft earlier this month.
MHA asks states, UTs to strengthen facilities for vulnerable groups, kids orphaned due to COVID-19
The Centre has asked states and union territories to ”immediately review” the existing facilities for such groups, especially for children who have been orphaned, senior citizens who may require timely assistance and support (medical as well as safety and security), and members of the scheduled castes/scheduled tribes who may need guidance to access government-supported facilities.
West Bengal, Odisha prepare for possible cyclone storm hitting east coast
”There is no confirmed information that the cyclone will make landfall on the Odisha coast. We have received some preliminary reports from IMD which predicted a possible cyclonic storm in Odisha-West Bengal coast on May 26,” Jena told reporters after the meeting.
Low-pressure area on Bay of Bengal likely to develop into cyclone: Met dept
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday held a high-level meeting with officials of the disaster management authority, district magistrates and police superintendents to review the preparations in place in the event of a cyclone.