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Women To The Fore: 1 Crore Face Masks Made By Self-Help Groups In India
New Delhi: The Union government has saluted the efforts of several self-help groups (SHGs) across the country for having stitched over one crore face masks to help India’s fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
“It shows relentless…
Rapid Antibody Test Kits: Govt Says Due Process Followed, Won’t Lose One Rupee
New Delhi: The Government of India (GoI) on Monday sought to make its position clear after questions have been raised over the quality and price of rapid antibody test kits imported from China and other countries.
“It needs to be stressed…
COVID-19: Boost For Healthcare Workers As Govt Ramps Up Production Of Coveralls
Nedw Delhi: In a major boost to healthcare workers, the production capacity of coveralls required by medical personnel treating COVID-19 patients in the country has been ramped up to more than 1 lakh per day.
The cumulative production till…
Increased Screen Time Amid Lockdown Harmful For Children, Warn Doctors
While online classes are ensuring continuity in studies for students during the lockdown, the excessive time spent on screens could lead to health issues such as mental stress, dryness in eyes and spine injuries, among others in children,…
GOM Meet: India Ups COVID-19 Recovery Rate At 20.66% With Over 5000 Cured So Far
New Delhi: In an effort towards flattening the COVID-19 curve, India has witnessed a spike in the recovery rate of Corona-infected patients at 20.66 per cent.
With 5,062 people cured of the deadly virus so far, the country’s recovery rate…
COVID-19: Minister Says Faulty Test Kits Will be Returned, No Payment Made Yet
New Delhi: Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said on Friday that all faulty kits will be returned to the originating country, including those that have come from China. “We haven’t yet paid a penny,” the minister said.
India is learnt to…
IIT Delhi’s Affordable COVID-19 Testing Method Gets ICMR Approval
New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved an affordable COVID-19 testing method developed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi.
According to a press release from the institute, the testing method…
COVID-19 Crisis: Now Wristbands To Track Movement Of Quarantined Patients
New Delhi: The Centre is planning to manufacture wristbands to track the movement of COVID-19 patients in quarantine and their body temperature.
The government-owned Broadcast Engineering Consultants India will design the the wristbands.…
COVID-19 Alarm: Newborn Tests Positive In Rajasthan
Jaipur: In an alarming development, a newborn baby has tested positive for novel coronavirus in Rajasthan’s Nagaur district.
“The baby was born on Saturday and has tested coronavirus positive,” informed Nagaur chief medical and health…
COVID-19: Govt May Soon Order Anyone Visiting Hospitals With Flu-Like Symptoms To Be Tested
New Delhi: The Union government may soon order all patients who visit hospitals with flu-like symptoms to be screened and tested for novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
The Indian Express quoted a government source as saying that testing all…