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No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health: WHO
“We cannot talk about a so-called safe level of alcohol use. It...
WHO alert On 2 Indian syrups after Uzbekistan child deaths
On December 22, Uzbekistan alleged that 18 children had died after...
WHO says COVID-19 pandemic is ‘one big wave’, not seasonal
“People are still thinking about seasons. What we all need to get our heads around is this is a new virus and…this one is behaving differently,” Margaret Harris told a virtual briefing in Geneva, urging vigilance in applying measures to slow transmission that is spreading via mass gatherings
Moderna,Pfizer start decisive COVID-19 vaccine trials,eye year-end launches
Moderna could have tens of millions of doses ready when and if the vaccine is deemed safe and effective, Collins told reporters on a call.
Pfizer said that if the trial was successful, it could seek regulatory approval as soon as October and supply vaccines for 50 million patients, at two doses each, by the end of the year.
Hunger killing over 10,000 children a month owing to Covid-19 curbs: UN
The leaders of four international agencies, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, the World Food Program and the Food and Agriculture Organization have called for at least dollar 2.4 billion immediately to address global hunger.
But even more than lack of money, restrictions on movement have prevented families from seeking treatment, said Victor Aguayo, the head of UNICEF’s nutrition program.
India’s COVID-19 tally climbs to 14,83,156, recoveries climb to 9,52,7
Of the 654 deaths reported, 227 are from Maharashtra, 77 from Tamil Nadu, 75 from Karnataka, 49 from Andhra Pradesh, 39 from West Bengal, 30 from Uttar Pradesh, 26 from Delhi, 22 from Gujarat, 17 from Telangana, 12 from Punjab, and 10 from Rajasthan.
India’s COVID-19 tally crosses 14-lakh mark with record single-day spike of 49,931 cases
The country’s death toll rose to 32,771 with 708 fatalities being recorded in a day, the data updated at 8 am showed
Second wave of coronavirus in Asia prompts fresh lockdowns
While much of Asia is reimposing lockdowns and other curbs on movement, India continues to ease restrictions despite a relentless rise in infections. India has a total of 1.4 million cases, behind only the United States and Brazil.
Majority consider health insurance cover as a necessity in post-COVID era,says survey
“COVID-19 has brought a paradigm shift in people’s mindset. Coronavirus has led to an increased awareness amongst people about the importance and benefits of health insurance during a pandemic situation like COVID-19. There has been a remarkable shift in the mindset of people before and after COVID-19, as earlier only 10 percent people were interested in purchasing,” as per the survey done by the private sector health insurer.
Travel bans cannot be indefinite,countries must fight virus at home – WHO
“…It is going to be almost impossible for individual countries to keep their borders shut for the foreseeable future. Economies have to open up, people have to work, trade has to resume,” WHO emergencies programme head Mike Ryan said.
Due to ‘right decisions taken at right time’ India better placed in COVID-19 fight: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi said it was imperative for the country to develop corona-specific health infrastructure at a fast pace and pointed out that this was the reason that the Centre had announced a package of Rs 15,000 crore at the beginning of the COVID-19 battle
Second COVID-19 wave forces new travel curbs around the globe
Europe has yet to lift bans on travellers from several countries, including the United States, where premature reopenings have led to record numbers of infections and deaths in many states.