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Men at 62% increased risk of COVID-19 associated deaths: Study
“We need further studies on what exactly makes men more vulnerable to COVID-19. We do not yet know which biological or possibly social factors lead to these marked differences,” the authors concluded.
India’s coronavirus infections surge to 5.82 million
A total of 1,141 people died of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, the ministry said, taking mortalities to 92,290, which is a relatively low 1.6% of all cases.
Even as Covid-19 rages, Indian economy’s animal spirits are stabilising
A strong rebound is still a far way off though as a surge in virus cases continues to disrupt activity and has led many economists to downgrade their growth forecasts for the year.
PartnerRe appoints John Mok as CEO Life & Health, Asia Pacific
Commenting on . Mok’s appointment, Marc Archambault, CEO Life & Health and Group Executive Committee member.said, “ We believe in the growth potential of these markets and Asia Pacific is an important part of growth plans for the Life & Health business. . Mok’s appointment underlines our commitment to the region, and to continuing to deliver reinsurance solutions and value added service to our clients in Asia Pacific. I look forward to leveraging John’s experience to continue to build the team, develop profitable business and grow the Life & Health business.”
Red Cross warns coronavirus is driving discrimination in Asia
“It is particularly concerning that both national migrant and foreign workers are blamed for the spread of COVID-19 as they are quite vulnerable already,” Dr Viviane Fluck, one of the lead researchers and the agency’s Asia Pacific community engagement and accountability coordinator, told Reuters.
States can use 50% of SDRF for Covid-19 pandemic: PM Modi to CMs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked states to further enhance their focus on effective testing, tracing, treatment, surveillance and clear messaging to curb the pandemic.
India needs to invest ₹3K-5K crore to give all Indians Covid vaccine: Zydus Cadila chairman
The requirement of the vaccine doses is going to be very high. Given the fact almost all vaccines are going to work at least two doses, if we look at India’s population and decide to immunise 50 per cent of the population, we would require over 130 crore doses and that’s not the capacity anybody has.
Even if people have the capacity to produce, it cannot happen in one day. It can only happen over a long period,
said Zydus Cadila Chairman Pankaj R Patel.
Another challenge we would have is “how long the immunity will last with this vaccine? If the vaccine is going to give a long-term immunity, it will be wonderful, but if it provides short-term immunity then we will have to keep on immunising people again and again,” he added.
“Diversity and Inclusion” plays a crucial role in business resilience during pandemic:Survey
Attendees were also asked to identify the most pertinent areas the insurance industry needs to focus on as a result of new ways of working. Mental Health ranked the number one concern (44%), followed by Gender Equality (43%), Flexible Working Patterns (41%) and Culture & Ethnicity (34%).
India’s COVID-19 tally races past 55 lakh; recovery rate rises to 80.86%
The COVID-19 case fatality rate was recorded at 1.60 percent.
There are 9,75,861 active cases of the coronavirus infection in the country which comprises 17.54 percent of the total caseload, the data stated.
Parliament passes bill to punish those attacking healthcare workers
The bill intends to ensure that during any situation akin to the current pandemic, there is zero-tolerance to any form of violence against healthcare personnel and damage to property.
Under the proposed act, the commission or abetment of such violence will be punishable with imprisonment for a term of three months to five years and with a fine of Rs 50,000 to Rs 2,00,000.
In case of causing grievous hurt, the imprisonment shall be for a term of six months to seven years and with a fine of Rs 1-5 lakh.