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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.
Which Covid-19 tests are required for international travel?
The U.S., for example, will accept results from either a test that detects the genetic material of the virus – considered the most sensitive type of test – or a rapid test that looks for viral proteins called antigens. The tests must have been taken no more than three days before departing for the U.S.
Fully vaccinated people will no longer be required to quarantine after Covid exposure
“Fully vaccinated persons who meet criteria will no longer be required to quarantine following an exposure to someone with Covid-19,” the CDC said.
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.”
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?
Anti-clotting therapy may prevent death in Covid-19 patients
Clinical trials are now underway to see if prophylactic anticoagulants could be an effective treatment for COVID-19. In the meantime, the researchers say these findings provide strong real-world evidence to support their early use among patients in hospitals with Covid-19.