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India ‘prepares for the worst’ ahead of possible COVID-19 third wave
Almost all states are readying special paediatric wards as some experts warn unvaccinated children could be vulnerable to any new virus mutations. States including Madhya Pradesh are also stocking up on anti-viral drugs such as Remdesivir.
But with a government survey estimating as many as two-thirds of Indians already have COVID-fighting antibodies through natural infection, and 57% of its adults with at least an initial vaccine dose, many health experts believe any new outbreak of infections could be much less devastating than the second wave.
Reopen schools or disaster looms, experts tell Indian authorities
Northwest, central and south-central India new hotspots of intense heatwave
Heatwaves have emerged as a deadly health hazard, claiming thousands of lives across the globe in recent decades, with episodes strengthening in frequency, intensity and duration in the past half-century in India as well.
This has caused severe impact on health, agriculture, economy and infrastructure. In such a scenario, it is extremely important to identify the most heatwave vulnerable regions of the country to prioritise immediate policy intervention and stringent mitigation and adaptation strategies, the Department of Science and Technology said.
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China non-life insurers see big drop in car accident claims in Coronavirus silver lining
Motor insurance accounts for about three quarters of Chinese non-life insurers’ business while health insurance – where virus-related claims would fall under – accounts for less than 5%, according to Swiss Re.
In contrast, for the non-life insurance sector globally, motor and health insurance each account for about a third of premiums.
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