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Mandaviya to hold meeting with state health ministers over Covid surge

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a meeting with health ministers of states and Union territories on Friday over rising Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world

Serum Institute seeks market authorisation of its vaccine as booster dose

SII has sought the drug regulator's approval for market authorisation of its COVID-19 vaccine Covovax as a booster dose for those aged 18 years and above

Insurers settled over 225,000 death claims on account of Covid: Irdai

Over 225,000 death claims due to the Covid were settled by insurance companies up to March 2022, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India said in its annual report

Centre on mission to enhance public health by quality drugs: Mandaviya

Cente is on a mission to safeguard and enhance public health by ensuring top notch quality drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices along with maintaining their safety and efficacy, Health Minister said

Kerala sounds alert, asks districts to step up surveillance on Covid-19

Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that a general alert has been issued in the state due to the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in some countries such as China, Japan, South Korea and US

Sudden Covid rise in China shows lack of efficacy of Chinese vaccines

China's sudden Covid outbreaks point towards a lack of efficacy of its vaccines. This acts as a cause of concern, especially for countries that China supplies its vaccines to, reported Tibet Press

Karnataka makes wearing of face masks mandatory in indoor locations

Karnataka decided to conduct mandatory testing of Influenza Like Illness and SARI in the state amid a spurt in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world, including China

Centre advises higher surveillance, booster dose amid global surge in Covid

Health Minister said states have been asked to focus on heightened surveillance within the community, undertake requisite control and containment measures, and ensure coverage of precaution doses

Traders associations in Delhi ask shop owners to follow Covid norms

Many trader associations across Delhi have asked shop owners to wear masks, use sanitisers and follow social distancing norms amid concerns over the surge in Covid cases in some countries

Mandatory Covid tests for all international passengers if needed, says Govt

India has started 2% random sampling of international travellers coming to the country and may consider making it mandatory for all if necessary, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday

PM Modi reviews Covid-19 situation in country at high-level meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the situation related to Covid-19 in the country

Test, vax details could be asked for those from nations with Covid surge

Centre examining reintroduction of 'air suvidha' forms with details of RT-PCR test conducted 72 hours prior to travel or complete vaccination proof for passengers coming from China and other countries

Cong will follow Covid guidelines, but Yatra will not be stopped: Khurshid

The Congress will follow all Covid-related guidelines, but the Bharat Jodo Yatra will not be stopped, senior party leader Salman Khurshid said on Thursday

Karnataka CM seeks public cooperation for Covid-19 preventive measures

Amid Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world and cases of Omicron subvariant BF.7 found in the country, Karnataka CM Bommai appealed for public cooperation in implementing the preventive measures

Punjab CM to hold meeting with state health officials on Covid situation

As the entire nation gears up for a possible increase in number of Covid cases in the next few days, Punjab CM has called a meeting of the officials of the state health department over the situation

Taj Mahal on alert, no entry for tourists without Covid-19 testing

With surge in Covid cases in China and other countries, one of the most popular tourist attractions of the country Taj Mahal in Agra is put on alert, confirmed the District Health Information Officer

Covid-19: TN health deptt issues alert against new Omicron variant BF.7

The TN health department has issued an alert to all the District Medical Officers against the reported Omicron variant BF.7 and the increase in the number of Covid positive cases in several countries

LNJP director asks people to wear masks, take Covid-19 precaution dose

LNJP Hospital medical director Suresh Kumar on Thursday urged people to take the precaution dose of Covid-19 and not let their guard down during the upcoming festive season

Uttarakhand CM orders drive to administer Covid-19 vaccines booster doses

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami asked the state health department to launch a drive to administer booster doses of Covid-19 vaccines to the beneficiaries for effectively controlling the pandemic

Step up surveillance, wear masks: Mandaviya says in LS amid Covid concerns

Amid a spurt in Covid cases in some parts of the world, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked states to remain alert and create awareness about wearing face masks and using hand sanitisers