Chhath Puja celebrations allowed in Delhi at designated places amid strict Covid protocols
Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday allowed devotees to perform Chhath Puja at designated spots in the national capital amid strict Covid protocols.
US eases travel hurdles for Covaxin trial participants
At a time when the World Health Organisation (WHO) is dithering on granting Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given clearance to Covaxin vaccinated individuals to travel to the US, albeit with a rider.
Daily Covid-19 cases cross 500-mark again in Odisha, tally rises to 10,39,818
Odisha on Wednesday registered 549 new COVID-19 cases, 116 more than the previous day, as single-day infections crossed the 500-mark again in less than a week, a health department official said.The coronavirus tally rose to 10,39,818, while two fresh fatalities, including a teenager, pushed the death toll to 8,318, he said.
All schools in Delhi will be permitted to open from 1st Nov. Experts suggested that no parent will be forced to send their children to school. All schools will have to ensure that classes take place in hybrid mode with max of 50% strength in classrooms.
Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia
In today’s DDMA meeting it was decided that chhath puja will be permitted in Delhi. This will be done with very strict protocols at the spots decided by the govt beforehand. Limited number of people will be allowed, with adherence to Covid protocols: Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia
41 pregnant women have died of Covid-19 in Kerala, 149 patients ended life: Govt
As many as 41 pregnant women have so far succumbed to Covid-19 in Kerala after the virus infection broke out in the southern state one and half years ago, state Health Minister Veena George said here on Wednesday. The number of the Covid positive persons, who had committed suicide in the state, stood at 149, she told the state Assembly during the question hour.
Chief minister Pramod Sawant set a new target of November 15 to achieve 100 percent coverage with the double dose of the vaccine in Goa of the eligible population.
The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 33 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 122 consecutive days.
India adds 13,451 new Covid-19 infections, active cases lowest in 242 days
India on Wednesday reported 13,451 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 3,42,15,653. According to the Union health ministry data, the country also registered 585 fresh fatalities taking the death toll to 4,55,653. The active cases, meanwhile, declined to 1,62,661, the lowest in 242 days, according to the data updated at 8 am.
Today India is the largest manufacturer and supplier of generic medicines…We believe in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. We’re seeing to it that the world gets affordable medicine: Chemical & Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at Invest India’s Investors Summit
When first wave of Cvodi-19 hit, the world didn’t have (Corona) medicines. We not only brought our own situation under control, met our own medicine requirements but also supplied medicines to over 150 nations. This is our commitment: Chemical & Fertilisers Min Mansukh Mandaviya
The active cases account for 0.48 per cent of total cases, which is the lowest since March 2020, the release said.
Karnataka Govt issues guidelines for int’l arrivals.
Passengers arriving from countries in Europe including UK, South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand & Zimbabwe would need to follow addl measures on arrival in India incl post-arrival testing.
Of the 13,451 new infections and 585 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours, Kerala reported 7,163 new cases and 90 deaths.
India reports 13,451 Covid-19 cases, 585 deaths in last 24 hours
It will reconvene for the final assessment on Wednesday, 3 November if data is received soon.
WHO’s technical advisory group has asked Bharat Biotech for additional clarifications on Covaxin to conduct a final EUL risk-benefit assessment for global use of Covaxin.
WHO seeks ‘additional clarifications’ from Bharat Biotech for Covaxin to conduct final ‘risk-benefit assessment’
The World Health Organisation’s technical advisory group on Tuesday sought “additional clarifications” from Bharat Biotech for its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin to conduct a final “risk-benefit assessment” for Emergency Use Listing of the vaccine. Read more
WB: Potters speed up earthen lamps production ahead of Diwali to revive business marred by Covid-19
As Diwali approaches, potters in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas are gearing up to increase production of earthen lamps (diyas) to revive the business that was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.The potters have faced a financial crisis since the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country last year, but are now hoping to revive the business and their financial condition from the sale of earthen lamps ahead of Diwali.
Karnataka braces for 3rd Covid wave; authorities say they’re ready
Karnataka Health Commissioner D. Randeep has clarified that there is no reason to panic on the detection of new Covid variant AY 4.2 in the state.The technical advisory committee has discussed in detail on the spread of AY 4.2 variant. The number of infected persons are less.
Chhath Puja celebrations allowed in Delhi at designated places amid strict Covid protocolsDelhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Wednesday allowed devotees to perform Chhath Puja at designated spots in the national capital amid strict Covid protocols.US eases travel hurdles for Covaxin trial participantsAt a time when the World Health Organisation (WHO) is dithering on granting Emergency Use Listing (EUL) to Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin, the United States Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has given clearance to Covaxin vaccinated individuals to travel to the US, albeit with a rider.Daily Covid-19 cases cross 500-mark again in Odisha, tally rises to 10,39,818Odisha on Wednesday registered 549 new COVID-19 cases, 116 more than the previous day, as single-day infections crossed the 500-mark again in less than a week, a health department official said.The coronavirus tally rose to 10,39,818, while two fresh fatalities, including a teenager, pushed the death toll to 8,318, he said.All schools in Delhi will be permitted to open from 1st Nov. Experts suggested that no parent will be forced to send their children to school. All schools will have to ensure that classes take place in hybrid mode with max of 50% strength in classrooms.Delhi Dy CM Manish SisodiaIn today’s DDMA meeting it was decided that chhath puja will be permitted in Delhi. This will be done with very strict protocols at the spots decided by the govt beforehand. Limited number of people will be allowed, with adherence to Covid protocols: Delhi Dy CM Manish Sisodia41 pregnant women have died of Covid-19 in Kerala, 149 patients ended life: GovtAs many as 41 pregnant women have so far succumbed to Covid-19 in Kerala after the virus infection broke out in the southern state one and half years ago, state Health Minister Veena George said here on Wednesday. The number of the Covid positive persons, who had committed suicide in the state, stood at 149, she told the state Assembly during the question hour.Chief minister Pramod Sawant set a new target of November 15 to achieve 100 percent coverage with the double dose of the vaccine in Goa of the eligible population.The daily rise in new coronavirus infections has been below 30,000 for 33 straight days and less than 50,000 daily new cases have been reported for 122 consecutive days.India adds 13,451 new Covid-19 infections, active cases lowest in 242 daysIndia on Wednesday reported 13,451 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of Covid-19 cases to 3,42,15,653. According to the Union health ministry data, the country also registered 585 fresh fatalities taking the death toll to 4,55,653. The active cases, meanwhile, declined to 1,62,661, the lowest in 242 days, according to the data updated at 8 am.Today India is the largest manufacturer and supplier of generic medicines…We believe in ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. We’re seeing to it that the world gets affordable medicine: Chemical & Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya at Invest India’s Investors SummitWhen first wave of Cvodi-19 hit, the world didn’t have (Corona) medicines. We not only brought our own situation under control, met our own medicine requirements but also supplied medicines to over 150 nations. This is our commitment: Chemical & Fertilisers Min Mansukh MandaviyaThe active cases account for 0.48 per cent of total cases, which is the lowest since March 2020, the release said.Karnataka Govt issues guidelines for int’l arrivals.Passengers arriving from countries in Europe including UK, South Africa, Brazil, Bangladesh, Botswana, China, Mauritius, New Zealand & Zimbabwe would need to follow addl measures on arrival in India incl post-arrival testing.Of the 13,451 new infections and 585 deaths reported in India in the last 24 hours, Kerala reported 7,163 new cases and 90 deaths.India reports 13,451 Covid-19 cases, 585 deaths in last 24 hoursIt will reconvene for the final assessment on Wednesday, 3 November if data is received soon.WHO’s technical advisory group has asked Bharat Biotech for additional clarifications on Covaxin to conduct a final EUL risk-benefit assessment for global use of Covaxin.WHO seeks ‘additional clarifications’ from Bharat Biotech for Covaxin to conduct final ‘risk-benefit assessment’The World Health Organisation’s technical advisory group on Tuesday sought “additional clarifications” from Bharat Biotech for its Covid-19 vaccine Covaxin to conduct a final “risk-benefit assessment” for Emergency Use Listing of the vaccine. Read moreWB: Potters speed up earthen lamps production ahead of Diwali to revive business marred by Covid-19As Diwali approaches, potters in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas are gearing up to increase production of earthen lamps (diyas) to revive the business that was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.The potters have faced a financial crisis since the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic hit the country last year, but are now hoping to revive the business and their financial condition from the sale of earthen lamps ahead of Diwali.Karnataka braces for 3rd Covid wave; authorities say they’re readyKarnataka Health Commissioner D. Randeep has clarified that there is no reason to panic on the detection of new Covid variant AY 4.2 in the state.The technical advisory committee has discussed in detail on the spread of AY 4.2 variant. The number of infected persons are less.