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Global Coronavirus deaths hit 9,00,000 as cases surge in India
An average of more than 5,600 people die each day from COVID-19, according to Reuters calculations based on data from the last two weeks. The rate of deaths is holding steady taking 18 days to climb from 800,000 to 900,000 deaths. It took 17 days to go from 700,000 to 800,000.
Telemedicine market in India to reach USD 5.5 billion by 2025: EY-IPA study
“As the COVID-19 pandemic throws unprecedented challenges, consumer behaviour and patterns are changing dramatically. With the new norms of ‘social distancing’, traditional ways of in-person doctor-patient interaction are being digitally enabled by remote consultations,” Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) Secretary-General Sudarshan Jain said.
Cabinet discusses labour reforms, to push remaining 3 Codes in Monsoon session
Earlier this month, Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar had indicated that remaining three labour codes on industrial relations, social security and occupational safety and health would be tabled in the ensuing Monsoon session of Parliament.
Mumbai International Airport airport rolls out contactless check-in system for passengers
“With the focus on passenger convenience, the new contactless technology has been developed in response to the rapidly changing passenger requirements due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are working on enhancing passenger experience through the adoption of newer technologies that can be easily adapted by all,” said MIAL Chief Executive Officer Rajeev Jain.
British entertainment, left in dark, seekss government insurance help
“You’re not going to get a sponsor, full-house ticket sales, finance, TV licensing or big stars unless they are guaranteed,” said James Davies, head of contingency and entertainment at insurance broker EC3.
Etihad to provide Covid-19 insurance to passengers,cover medical and quarantine costs
Airlines around the world are trying to find ways to stimulate demand that has been shattered by the pandemic and expected to take years to recover.Medical costs of up to 150,000 euros ($177,000) and quarantine costs of up to 100 euro a day for 14 days will be covered by Etihad for its passengers who contract the disease within 31 days of first travel.
US, European Covid-19 vaccine developers pledge to uphold testing rigour
According to the statement, the nine companies pledge to follow established guidance from expert regulatory authorities such as the FDA.
Among other hurdles, approval must be based on large, diverse clinical trials with comparative groups that do not receive the vaccine in question. Participants and those working on the trial must not know which group they belong to, according to the pledge.
India records highest Coronavirus deaths in more than a month
According to the Indian Council of Medical Research, the number of tests conducted for detection of COVID-19 in India has reached 5,06,50,128 with 10,98,621 samples being tested on Monday.
India scaling up production of active pharmaceutical ingredients: Kant
Professor K Vijay Raghavan, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India, said personalised medicines are the future in healthcare. Personalised medicine was till recently seen as a “fancy way of having individual-oriented medication” but today in India — due to the dramatic scaling up of telemedicine and a variety of tele-consulting ways — one is going to see personalised medicine at the grassroot-level in a population of more than a billion.
Max Life Insurance launches COVID-19 1-yr term rider with diagnosis and death benefit
This rider provides financial protectionin case of diagnosis anddeath due to COVID-19
Upon COVID-19 diagnosis, 20% ofridersum assured is provided
Upon deathafter being diagnosed with COVID-19,100% ofridersum assured will be paid to nominee in addition to the diagnosis benefit, if not already paid.