Page 6 - Latest Updates on Coronavirus
Additional expense of Rs 10.2 cr by Kerala to buy PPE kit during Covid: CAG
Despite having prescribed unit rates for PPE kits at Rs 545 to control prices, the government procured kits at much higher rates, up to 300 per cent above the unit rate, in March and April 2020
 "Additional expense of Rs 10.2 cr by Kerala to buy PPE kit during Covid: CAG")
'Ambulance Man' Shunty promises to introduce 'pink ambulances' for women
Known for his work during the Covid-19 pandemic, which earned him the title of 'Ambulance Man,' Shunty told PTI that his priorities include serving the people of Shahdara
 "'Ambulance Man' Shunty promises to introduce 'pink ambulances' for women")
Saved millions from losing jobs: US Treasury defends Biden's Covid spending
While the US economy had done "remarkably well" in the aftermath of the pandemic, it outperformed other advanced economies and did better than in past recessions, Yellen said
 "Saved millions from losing jobs: US Treasury defends Biden's Covid spending")
'We Tried to Tell Y'All': Meredith D Clark chronicles rise of Black Twitter
Black Twitter's most lasting legacy, according to Clark, is pulling off a "full-scale revolution" in how American news media reported on Black people
 "'We Tried to Tell Y'All': Meredith D Clark chronicles rise of Black Twitter")
Explained: How to protect yourself from norovirus, Covid-19, flu, and RSV
One way to protect yourself from all viruses: Wash your hands
 "Explained: How to protect yourself from norovirus, Covid-19, flu, and RSV")
Amid concerns, WHO official says HMPV virus 'expected during winter'
WHO official said that the pathogens are known ones and can be tackled, including the pathogens of Covid-19
 "Amid concerns, WHO official says HMPV virus 'expected during winter'")
India's 2024 power output growth slowest since Covid-19, shows data
Power output rose 5.8 per cent annually to 1,824.13 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh), an analysis of daily load despatch data from federal grid regulator Grid-India showed
 "India's 2024 power output growth slowest since Covid-19, shows data")
What is HMPV? Everything you need to know about the respiratory virus
In severe cases, especially in infants, older adults, and those with chronic illnesses, HMPV can lead to complications such as bronchitis, bronchiolitis or pneumonia
 "What is HMPV? Everything you need to know about the respiratory virus")
Kejriwal seeks immediate action from Centre amid HMPV virus concerns
ICMR emphasised that despite the detection of these two cases, there has been no significant increase in Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) or Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) cases in the country
 "Kejriwal seeks immediate action from Centre amid HMPV virus concerns")
HMPV alert: States intensify surveillance as 1st case surfaces in Bengaluru
Several states, including Delhi, Maharashtra, and Telangana, have issued health advisories to enhance preparedness for potential outbreaks of HMPV and other respiratory viruses
 "HMPV alert: States intensify surveillance as 1st case surfaces in Bengaluru")
Covid's lessons ignored: The world risks repeating past mistakes
The vaccines allowed Covid to be treated as an aberration, but we must not forget what it really was: A preview of the kind of planetary challenges that await us
 "Covid's lessons ignored: The world risks repeating past mistakes")
China downplays reports of new virus HPMV outbreak, says safe to travel
For the past few days, reports of a massive flu outbreak in China have been circulating abroad, particularly in India and Indonesia
 "China downplays reports of new virus HPMV outbreak, says safe to travel")
Is HMPV another Covid-19-like scare in China? What we know so far
China is witnessing a surge in respiratory illnesses, including HMPV, influenza, and Covid-19, predominantly affecting children and the elderly, as healthcare systems face mounting pressure
 "Is HMPV another Covid-19-like scare in China? What we know so far")
China defends Covid-19 data-sharing as WHO seeks more information access
China is also the only country that organised experts to share traceability progress with the WHO on many occasions, Mao Ning, spokesperson at the foreign ministry said
 "China defends Covid-19 data-sharing as WHO seeks more information access")
Once called a 'failure', MGNREGS became lifeline during Covid lockdown
The MGNREGA aims at enhancing the livelihood security of rural households by providing at least 100 days of guaranteed wage employment in a financial year to every household that has adult members
 "Once called a 'failure', MGNREGS became lifeline during Covid lockdown")
Consumer court orders Rs 500K compensation for unnecessary Covid treatment
The hospital allegedly concealed the fact that she had tested negative for Covid-19 and proceeded with Covid related treatment, causing undue physical and mental distress
 "Consumer court orders Rs 500K compensation for unnecessary Covid treatment")
Vietnam launches second trial over Covid-19 flight bribery scandal
The prosecutions are part of a sweeping anti-graft campaign that has touched the highest levels of government, leading to the resignation of two presidents
 "Vietnam launches second trial over Covid-19 flight bribery scandal")
Hurt in Covid-19, MSMEs recover slowly as initiatives for them continue
Share of credit outstanding to MSMEs by scheduled commercial banks as a percentage of outstanding non-food credit is tepid
 "Hurt in Covid-19, MSMEs recover slowly as initiatives for them continue")
Industry must realign itself with political, strategic policies: Sitharaman
Sitharaman said the economy has to clawback more to regain its strength after the Covid pandemic
 "Industry must realign itself with political, strategic policies: Sitharaman")
Here's how India is sacrificing its growth and why it needs to stop
In the absence of meaningful private investment and job creation, India is slipping back into its pre-Covid-19 rut, and its economic czars are once again publicly refusing to acknowledge the slowdown
 "Here's how India is sacrificing its growth and why it needs to stop")
