Do gaj se zyada zaruri: What top scientific officer advises to crush Covid-19
Do gaj se zyada zaruri: What top scientific officer advises to crush Covid-19
The Covid-19 safety protocol has been tweaked in the latest advisory by the office of the Principal Scientific Advisor to Government of India. It now says SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, can be airborne for up to 10 metres.
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UPDATED: May 24, 2021 17:27 IST
Besides the usual focus on universal mask-wearing and regular hand washing, the new advisory emphasises a lot on indoor ventilation. (File photo)
Wearing a face mask, following hand hygiene, and keeping a two-metre social distance have been part of the standard Covid-19 safety protocol popularised by a government advertisement saying “do gaj doori, mask hai zaroori”.
The Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech Ltd is confident about obtaining WHO s emergency use listing.
Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech has submitted 90 per cent of documents to World Health Organisation (WHO) for obtaining emergency use listing for the Covaxin, according to sources.
The remaining documents are expected to be submitted by June, the company told the Central government during a discussion on obtaining the WHO s authorisation for emergency use listing for Covaxin, sources said.
The company is confident about obtaining WHO s emergency use listing.
Sources also said that Covaxin received regulatory approval in 11 countries and interest from 11 companies in seven countries for technology transfer and production.
50% people still do not wear a mask, says health ministry
50% people still do not wear a mask, says health ministry
The health ministry on Thursday said that 50 per cent people still do not wear a mask while 64 per cent of the people who do wear masks, do not cover the nose.
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UPDATED: May 20, 2021 20:50 IST
The government said that seven states have more than 25 per cent Covid-19 case positivity, while 22 states have more than 15 per cent case positivity. (File photo)
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday said that 50 per cent people still do not wear a mask while 64 per cent of the people who do wear masks, do not cover the nose, according to a study.
5.86 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses to be provided for free to states, UTs from May 1 to June 15: Govt
5.86 cr Covid-19 vaccine doses to be provided for free to states, UTs from May 1 to June 15: Govt
A total of 5.86 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses will be provided free of cost to states and UTs from May 1 to June 15, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.
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UPDATED: May 19, 2021 15:49 IST
The Union Health Ministry has been providing advance information on availability of Covid vaccine doses to be supplied to the states and UTs during the two fortnights of the month. (Representational)
According to the advance visibility provided by the Centre to states and UTs, a total of 5.86 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses will be provided free of cost to them from May 1 to June 15, the Union Health Ministry said on Wednesday.