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“Multiple vaccine variants are also available for sale: AstraZeneca, Sputnik, SINOPHARM and Johnson & Johnson, with prices ranging between US$ 500 and US$ 1000 per dose,” the report noted.
India reports 47,262 new COVID-19 cases, 275 deaths in last 24 hours
With 2,31,942 active coronavirus cases, Maharashtra continues to remain the most affected state. 22,47,495 recovered from the disease while 53,589 people died in the state
A new ‘double mutant ‘Coronavirus Variants “Of Concern” found In 18 states: Centre
These have been categorized as variants of concern(VOCs) but require the same epidemiological and public health response of “increased testing, comprehensive tracking of close contacts, prompt isolation of positive cases & contacts as well as treatment as per National Treatment Protocol” by the States/UTs,” the ministry said.
88 pc of all COVID-19 deaths in India in age group of 45 years and above: Govt
”About 88 per cent of all COVID-19 deaths in the country are taking place in the age group of 45 years and above, making them the most vulnerable group that needs to be protected,” he said, adding that this is the reason behind allowing their vaccination from April 1.
One year of lockdown: Domestic aviation sector on recovery path, hiccups due to pandemic remain
Indian airlines are currently operating around 70-75 per cent of their pre-COVID domestic flights. India allows domestic carriers to operate maximum 80 per cent of their pre-COVID domestic flights currently. This cap is unlikely to go soon as a new wave of the virus is spreading in certain states.
”Last few days have seen a decline in the number of air passengers largely due to restrictions & imposition of compulsory RT-PCR test by various states. Due to this, we have decided to retain the permissible limit to 80 per cent of schedule,” Civil Aviation Minister Puri said a few days back on Twitter.
One year since lockdown: India still recovering from unemployment blow
The data showed that the unemployment rate had peaked to 23.5 per cent in April and remained at 21.7 per cent in May. It started tapering off from June onward when it was recorded at 10.2 per cent in the month and further improved to 7.4 per cent in July.
However, the unemployment rate again rose slightly to 8.3 in August and improved to 6.7 per cent in September last year, as per CMIE data.
India delays big exports of AstraZeneca shot, including to COVAX, as infections surge
“We understand that deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines to lower-income economies participating in the COVAX facility will likely face delays following a setback in securing export licences for further doses of COVID-19 vaccines produced by the Serum Institute of India (SII), expected to be shipped in March and April,” UNICEF said in an email. “COVAX is in talks with the Government of India with a view to ensuring deliveries as quickly as possible.”
Companies need to prepare for more political disturbances and violence ahead: Allianz
Causing physical damage, business interruption or loss of revenues, civil unrest incidents are becoming a more significant risk for companies in the current environment, as reflected in the findings of the Allianz Risk Barometer 2021.”Civil unrest has soared, driven by protests on issues ranging from economic hardship to police brutality which have affected citizens around the world. And the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is making things worse – with little sign of an end to the economic downturn in sight, the number of protests is likely to continue climbing.”
Covid-19 long-haulers experience chest pain, blood clot complications, weeks after recovery: Study
While most people who experience long-term symptoms may have had health issues before contracting the virus, the researchers said these issues can happen to any patient who had Covid-19.
Women ‘systematically excluded’ from COVID response, despite being worst affected
The data reveals that of 225 COVID-19 task forces up and running across 137 countries, only 24 per cent of members were women.
“Women have been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response…however, they have been systematically excluded from the decision-making processes on how to address the impacts of the pandemic”, said UNDP chief Achim Steiner