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Startup builds tech to do Covid-19 sero survey of 10 mn samples in 7 days
The Delhi-based company has partnered with state-run ITI to host its data and also done a proof of concept with the public sector firm
 "Startup builds tech to do Covid-19 sero survey of 10 mn samples in 7 days")
From the Frontline: Underpaid, overworked and now pushed to the limit
Talked about little in the fight against Covid-19 is the condition of nursing staff
 "From the Frontline: Underpaid, overworked and now pushed to the limit")
No pressure on regulator to approve a vaccine, says NITI Aayog's V K Paul
Paul said it was in India's interest to ensure scientific rigour is maintained while granting the licence to a vaccine
 "No pressure on regulator to approve a vaccine, says NITI Aayog's V K Paul")
Recruited 8,000 volunteers already for phase 3 trials: Bharat Biotech head
The company says they are '200% transparent' about serious adverse events with regulator
 "Recruited 8,000 volunteers already for phase 3 trials: Bharat Biotech head")
ZyCoV-D shot can remain stable at room temperature: Zydus Cadila chairman
The company plans to apply for approval once it finishes phase 3 trials
 "ZyCoV-D shot can remain stable at room temperature: Zydus Cadila chairman")
World Coronavirus Dispatch: Dicey nature of investing in oil during Covid
Collapse in tourists visiting Rome burst the city's Airbnb short-term rental bubble, Cuba plans 'big bang' currency devaluation, and other pandemic related news across the globe
 "World Coronavirus Dispatch: Dicey nature of investing in oil during Covid")
DATA STORY: Global active Covid cases top 20 mn; India's share down to 1.78%
India on Friday conducted 1,065,176 coronavirus tests, taking the total count of tests conducted so far in the country to 152,697,399. The test positivity rate recorded was 2.8%
India Coronavirus Dispatch: The utility of smaller hospitals in a pandemic
India gears up for the vaccine rollout, the most Googled term in 2020, the swelling fortunes of women business leaders in pharma, and more-news relevant to India's fight against Covid-19
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: The utility of smaller hospitals in a pandemic")
Borders, Bavaria and bust-ups: How Germany lost its way on Covid-19
The trained physicist's unusually emotional outburst during a debate in parliament was brought on by her failure to slow the spread of the disease
 "Borders, Bavaria and bust-ups: How Germany lost its way on Covid-19")
India gearing up poll machinery to give 600 mn Covid vaccine jabs: Report
Serum Institute of India, the world's largest vaccine maker, is already mass producing and stockpiling AstraZeneca's Covishield shot
Missing from Covid-19 pandemic narrative: Infections among doctors
Covid has exposed flaws in India's healthcare system. Over the next 2 weeks, we will bring you reports of those in the first line of defence against the virus
 "Missing from Covid-19 pandemic narrative: Infections among doctors")
US approves Pfizer vaccine; Trump says it will be free for all Americans
Initial doses are scarce and rationed as the U.S. joins Britain and several other countries in scrambling to vaccinate as many people as possible
 "US approves Pfizer vaccine; Trump says it will be free for all Americans")
Mexico approves emergency use of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine
Vaccinations are expected to begin as soon as next week. Lpez-Gatell said the approval is of course a reason for hope, though the initial rounds of shots are not nearly enough
 "Mexico approves emergency use of Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine")
New Zealand, Cook Islands announce quarantine-free two-way travel bubble
Both prime ministers and their cabinets have instructed officials to continue working together to put in place all measures required to safely recommence two-way quarantine-free travel
 "New Zealand, Cook Islands announce quarantine-free two-way travel bubble")
'Post-Covid fatigue, brain fog real and affect patients, but not permanent'
Post-Covid infections are among the most common complications, and they are being triggered by unnecessary or long-term Post-COVID infections are among the most common complications, anuse of steroids
 "'Post-Covid fatigue, brain fog real and affect patients, but not permanent'")
US FDA nod for Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine 'in days' after panel's support
A panel of outside advisers to the FDA on Thursday voted overwhelmingly to endorse emergency use of the vaccine, paving the way for the agency to authorize the shot
ADB launches $9 bn Covid vax initiative for its developing member economies
ADB said more than 14.3 million positive cases have been identified in Asia and the Pacific, causing more than 2,00,000 deaths
 "ADB launches $9 bn Covid vax initiative for its developing member economies")
Gujarat coronavirus update: Positive tally 225,304, death toll 4,148
Gujarat registered 1,223 coronavirus cases, taking its tally to 225,304, while the death toll rose to 4,148, with 13 more succumbing
 "Gujarat coronavirus update: Positive tally 225,304, death toll 4,148")
Sikkim coronavirus update: 27 new Covid-19 cases reported
Sikkim reported 27 new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, pushing the tally to 5,290, an official said on Friday
 "Sikkim coronavirus update: 27 new Covid-19 cases reported")
Move to create an 'integrated doctor' by 2030 will backfire: IMA President
In an interview with Ritwik Sharma, IMA National President Rajan Sharma says that allowing postgraduate ayurveda practitioners to perform surgical procedures will harm ayurveda and health care
 "Move to create an 'integrated doctor' by 2030 will backfire: IMA President")