The next phase of the Covid-19 vaccination drive for citizens above 45 years of age will start tomorrow, 1 April 2021. Eligible citizens can book their slot either online or …
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The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) of the Indian drug regulator will meet today to consider granting emergency approval to Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V, news agency ANI reports. Drugmaker Dr …
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The pandemic, however, imparted some key lessons on the importance of following basic financial planning principles—create an emergency fund, get adequate health and life insurance, remain invested, irrespective of market …
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Brazil just reached a grim Covid-19 milestone, and a reporter based in Sao Paulo doesn’t see the situation improving in the near future. “We have people dying because of lack …
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Antibodies against the novel coronavirus wane at different rates, lasting for mere days in some individuals, while persisting in others for decades, according to a new study which says Covid-19 …
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NIH study shows promising immune cell response against some Covid variants that could be good news for vaccines
Mirimus lab scientists preparing to test COVID-19 samples from recovered patients on April 8, 2020 in Brooklyn, New York. Misha Friedman | Getty Images A type of T-cell responsible for …
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LONDON : Women in their 40s and 50s appear more at risk of long-term problems following discharge from hospital after Covid-19, with many suffering months of persistent symptoms such as …
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International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks at a press conference in Washington D.C., on March 4, 2020. Liu Jie | Xinhua | Getty Images LONDON — The International …
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Canada’s health department on Wednesday continues to back AstraZeneca Plc’s COVID-19 vaccine even as it updated its label to provide information on rare blood clots associated with a low platelet …
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Veteran politician and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday and he received wishes for speedy recovery from several leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In …
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The University of Oxford has said that it was launching a study to investigate immune responses of a nasal administration of its coronavirus vaccine developed with AstraZeneca, with 30 health …
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A joint WHO-China study on the origins of Covid-19 says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario and that a …
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Badhaai Ho director Amit Sharma has fought his way out of Covid Positive. Speaking to me on the day his quarantine ended Amit said, “It happened in spite of all …
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Chiwetel Ejiofor & Thandie Newton Sign Lenny Henry Letter Urging Black Britons To Get Covid Vaccine
Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, and David Harewood are among a group of influential actors who have signed an open letter from Sir Lenny Henry urging Black Britons to get a …
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Stephen Duckett, a health economist from think tank the Grattan Institute, said that health authorities must learn from the failings of the initial phases of the vaccine rollout to achieve …
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Anticipating 10,000 Daily Cases in Mumbai, BMC Takes Charge of 80% Covid Beds in Private Hospitals
Mumbai’s civic body has directed its ward offices to take over all available hospital beds in private hospitals and nursing homes for better management of resources amid a surge in …
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Last year, mango trade was adversely affected due to lockdown which prevented transportation and exports of the fruit. Business was hit further due to unavailability of labour and pesticides. “We …
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Double mutation of the Covid variant in India risks spreading to other countries, doctor says
The double mutation of a Covid-19 variant discovered in India is of grave concern — and could spread to other countries, according to Dr. Kavita Patel, a non-resident fellow at …
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News As Fatima Sana Shaikh has been diagnosed with coronavirus, the actress has thanked fans for their best wishes and urges everyone to stay safe. 30 Mar 2021 09:16 AM …
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The It List: HBO doc tells coronavirus origin story of Diamond Princess cruise ship’s COVID outbreak, ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ releases on digital, Demi Lovato drops new album and the best in pop culture the week of March 29, 2021
The It List is Yahoo’s weekly look at the best in pop culture, including movies, music, TV, streaming, games, books, podcasts and more. During the coronavirus pandemic, when most of …
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Brazil: During a recent study, a team of researchers in Brazil through various machine learning methods taught a computer program to detect COVID-19 in chest X-rays with 95.6 to 98.5 …
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Biden says states should reinstate mask mandates and wait to reopen businesses as Covid cases rise
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Covid-19 response and vaccinations in the South Court Auditorium of the White House in Washington DC, on March 29, 2021. Jim Watson | AFP …
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One dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccines was 80% effective in preventing Covid in CDC study of health workers
A single dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccines was 80% effective in preventing coronavirus infections, according to a new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study of vaccinated health-care …
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The head of the World Health Organization is asking rich countries to donate at least 10 million coronavirus vaccines so the UN health agency can reach its goal of vaccination …
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U.S. Covid cases rising again as restrictions ease despite benefits from increased vaccinations
As coronavirus cases rise once again in the United States, the country is also administering vaccinations at a faster pace than ever. U.S. Covid-19 cases More than 63,000 daily new …
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(Screenshot: Amy Schumer via Instagram) Amy Schumer wore her “fanciest dress” to get her COVID-19 vaccine — and told some jokes while she waited. The comedian and actress, 39, documented …