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Covid-19 pandemic: Health ministry flags poor coverage of second dose

The national coverage for the first dose among health care workers is over 82 per cent

Hospitals grapple with post-Covid admissions, plan to add dedicated ICUs

While post-Covid patients are contributing to the footfall, there is also a pick-up in non-Covid treatment.

Masks not needed for children below 5 years, says health ministry

Guidelines based on their ability to handle masks safety; it does not mean they are not at risk of Covid infection

Covid-19 vaccination: Govt books 440 million doses with 30% advance

250 mn Covishield and 190 mn Covaxin doses meant for Aug-Dec period

New vaccine norms call for fairness to small hospitals, e-vouchers for poor

Vaccine price for private hospitals to be declared by each vaccine manufacturer, subsequent changes to be notified in advance

50 listed companies 'missing' after raising money, exchange chases them

'Vanishing companies' served notices for flouting norms, but promoters didn't respond

Over 43% of 60-plus category receive first dose of Covid vaccine: V K Paul

Govt says India has to buy time to get larger population vaccinated

Govt to reserve 300 mn doses of Biological-E vaccine for August-December

The formulation, an RBD protein sub-unit vaccine, is currently undergoing Phase-3 trials

Decoded: Who can get antibody cocktail for Covid-19 and how it works

Used to treat only mild to moderate disease in high-risk Covid-19 patients, doctors feel the treatment can bolster the fight against severe disease

Almost half of India shows less than 5% positivity, says health ministry

While 344 districts have reported less than 5 per cent positivity for the week ending May 31, there are still 239 districts that are more than 10 per cent positive

120 mn vaccine doses coming in June, half to be given free to states: Govt

Health ministry to share delivery schedule, allocation with states in advance. States to ensure minimal wastage

Parents, school staff must be vaccinated for children's safety: Jacob John

John says that the world needs to start talking about eradicating Covid

Delhi to allow construction work, factories; Maharashtra extends curbs

Delhi's decision came after a consistent decrease in the number of cases and infection rate.

Working to import Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at the earliest, says govt

Pfizer's indemnity request is also being looked into by the government

Decoded: Why are black, white and yellow fungal infections on the rise now?

What are these infections, why are their cases rising and how does one protect against them?

Haven't abandoned states on Covid-19 vaccine: Niti Aayog's V K Paul

Companies, including Moderna and Pfizer, have said they will deal only with the Centre and not state governments

India starts preparation to make Covid-19 care safe for children

Treatment protocols, wards with space for parents, and specially trained staff are some measures

India becomes third nation after US, Brazil to cross 300,000 Covid deaths

One-third of the deaths added in just 23 days of this month

Allopathy row: Harsh Vardhan calls yoga guru Ramdev's remark unfortunate

Vardhan said Ramdev's remark had not just disrespected the feelings of corona warriors but also deeply hurt the people of the country

Direct foreign listing: Indian companies face capital gains hurdle

FinMin seeks 10% capital gains tax on transfer of Indian shares