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‘Herd immunity’ post-Oct, but vaccination needs a boost: SBI Report
MUMBAI, May 7: India would be able to achieve "herd immunity" only after October, and the country needs to drastically scale up its vaccination drive, a SBI Ecowrap report said on Friday.
The report said that till date, the country has…
Nepal’s Kami Rita Sherpa ascents Mt Everest for record 25th time
KATHMANDU, May 7: Here is some good news in the middle of the pandemic. Nepal's illustrious climber Kami Rita Sherpa ascended the Mount Everest for a record 25th time on Friday, the country's Ministry of Tourism l announced.
With the…
Air Force, Navy step up efforts to ferry oxygen, medical supplies
NEW DELHI, May 7: The C-17 aircraft of Indian Air Force have conducted 400 sorties from within the country, including 351 to airlift 252 oxygen tankers of a total capacity of 4,904 Metric Tonnes (MT), till Friday.
Both the Air Force and…
Ayush Ministry launches distribution of AYUSH 64, Kabasura Kudineer
NEW DELHI, May 7: The Ministry of Ayush on Friday launched a massive nationwide campaign to distribute its poly herbal ayurvedic drugs AYUSH 64 and Kabasura Kudineer to the majority of out of hospital Covid patients.
In a statement the…
Assam starts full-fledged vaccination for 18-plus age group
GUWAHATI, May 7: Assam has started the vaccination process for persons in the 18-44 years age category in a full-fledged manner from Friday.
Addressing reporters after a meeting with PWD officials at the Guwahati Medical College and…
NFR hands over 21 COVID care coaches to Assam govt
GUWAHATI, May 7: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) handed over 21 COVID Care Coaches to the Assam government at Guwahati Railway Station here on Friday.
The coaches will be used by the state government as COVID isolation coaches.…
Assam announces COVID norms for residential apartments, buildings
GUWAHATI, May 7: Assam health department has announced a set of COVID-19 protocols for residential apartments and buildings in the wake of the alarming surge in coronavirus cases in the state of late.
According to the…
Amid COVID concern, Assam restive over delay in announcement of CM’s name
GUWAHATI, May 7: Five days have elapsed since the Assam Assembly poll results were announced and despite the National Democratic Alliance getting absolute majority to form the government, the BJP central leadership is still undecided on the…
Remdesivir allocation made till May 16 across the country: Gowda
NEW DELHI, May 7 : Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilisers D. V. Sadananda Gowda on Friday said that the allocation of Remdesivir vials across the country has been made up to May 16, so that no patient faces any…
Over 90L vax doses still available with states, UTs: Govt
NEW DELHI, May 7: The Centre has provided more than 17.35 crore vaccine doses to the states and the union territories free of cost, and more than 90 lakh doses are still available with them, the Health Ministry said, adding…