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Security enhanced at airport as first batch of COVID vaccine reaches Delhi
A SpiceJet flight carrying the vaccines landed at the Delhi airport around 10 am on Tuesday, four days ahead of the launch of a nationwide drive against the coronavirus.
India records 12,584 new cases, lowest in seven months
The number of people who have recuperated from the disease surged to 1,01,11,294 pushing the national COVID-19 recovery rate to 96.49 per cent, while the COVID-19 case fatality rate stands at 1.44 per cent.
The COVID-19 active caseload remained below 3 lakh.
There are 2,16,558 active coronavirus infections in the country which comprises 2.07 per cent of the total caseload, the data stated.
GSK, Vir to test antibody for COVID-19 treatment
The new trial, supported by England’s National Health Service, is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2021 at multiple sites across the UK, the companies said in a joint statement. Preclinical data suggested the companies’ monoclonal antibody (mAb) has the ability to clear infected cells and the potential to enhance virus-specific T cell function, which could help treat and/or prevent infection
Coronavirus spurred changes to global workforce to be permanent
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has estimated that the impact of huge job losses worldwide is creating a fiscal gap that threatens to increase inequality between richer and poorer countries.
The ILO estimated that global labour income declined by 10.7 per cent, or $3.5 trillion, in the first three quarters of 2020, compared with the same period in 2019, excluding government income support.
Japan passport most powerful in 2021, Pakistan continues to be in worst category: Report
According to the report released on January 5, Japanese citizens can travel to as many as 191 countries visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 191 destinations around the world. Singapore is in second place (with a score of 190) and South Korea ties with Germany in third place (with a score of 189).Countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Switzerland are tied at the seventh position with regard to the most powerful passports in the world with a visa-free score of 185. Australia stands at the 8th position with a visa score of 184.
India ranks 85th in the most powerful passport report with a visa-free score of 58.
Domestic hospitality industry to contract by 65 pc in FY21: Report
A sharp demand recovery is possible in the later part of the financial year 2021-22, as vaccine rollouts gain traction.
Much though will be contingent upon the spread of the pandemic and success of vaccination efforts, the report by Icra said
Covid-19 vaccine race: Main candidates and where they stand
According to virologist Upasana Ray from the CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata, the AstraZeneca-Oxford vaccine is less restricted in terms of cold storage as it can be stored, transported and handled at normal refrigerator temperatures (2-8 degrees Celsius) for at least six months.
Centre says bird flu outbreak confirmed in ten states so far
The Centre has also directed states to maintain adequate stock of PPE kits and accessories required for culling operations.
It has asked state animal husbandry departments to ensure effective communication and coordination with health authorities for close vigilance of the disease status and avoid any chances of transmission of the disease into humans.
India wants Serum Institute to lower price of AstraZeneca shot,places order for vaccine
The order was for 11 million doses and the government would buy the shots at 200 rupees ($2.72) per dose.
“From 16th January we are starting the world’s largest vaccination program. Around 30 million healthcare workers and frontline workers will be vaccinated in the first phase, said Modi. In the second phase, those above 50 years and those under 50 years with co-morbid conditions will be given shots”
“Health workers – government as well as private – will be vaccinated first of all. Sanitation workers, other frontline workers, defence forces, Police and other paramilitary forces will also be vaccinated in the first phase,” Modi said in a meeting with chief ministers through video. He added that India’s vaccines are the most cost effective.
Domestic air traffic down 45 pc to 71 lakh in Dec: ICRA
The Indian aviation industry has witnessed a continued recovery in domestic passenger traffic in December 2020, with a sequential growth (over November 2020) of around 12 per cent to about 71 lakh passengers, the ratings agency said.