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Burnout, depression soars among Indian healthcare workers in Covid crisis
The number of doctors for every 10,000 people in India has fallen to around nine in 2019 from 12 in 1991, according to data on World Health Organization's website.
 "Burnout, depression soars among Indian healthcare workers in Covid crisis")
Ashok Gehlot tells officials to conduct audit of Covid deaths in Rajasthan
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday said his government is not hiding the number of Covid-19 deaths and directed officials to conduct an audit of coronavirus fatalities
 "Ashok Gehlot tells officials to conduct audit of Covid deaths in Rajasthan")
Excessive antibiotics use in Covid-19 cases adds 'fuel to fire' in India
Doctors battling to save lives amid a dearth of effective treatments are turning to the medicines they have on hand.
 "Excessive antibiotics use in Covid-19 cases adds 'fuel to fire' in India")
Bengal govt declares black fungus as notifiable disease amid rise in cases
The West Bengal government has declared mucormycosis or black fungus as a 'notifiable disease' considering the gravity of the situation and following the advice of the union health ministry
 "Bengal govt declares black fungus as notifiable disease amid rise in cases")
West Bengal reports 157 Covid-19 deaths, 17,005 cases in last 24 hours
The Covid-19 toll in West Bengal rose to 14,674 after 157 more people succumbed to the disease on Tuesday while there has been a slight dip in the number of daily cases
 "West Bengal reports 157 Covid-19 deaths, 17,005 cases in last 24 hours")
Bharat Biotech expects EUL from WHO for Covaxin by Jul-Sept period
Emergency Use Listing (EUL) is a procedure to streamline the process by which new or unlicensed products can be used during public health emergencies, according to WHO guidelines
 "Bharat Biotech expects EUL from WHO for Covaxin by Jul-Sept period")
Odisha speeds up commissioning of 13,000-L capacity LMO plant in Mayurbhanj
Odisha's State Task Force has decided to accelerate the implementation of 13,000 litre capacity LMO plant at the Pandit Raghunath Murmu Medical College and Hospital at Baripada
 "Odisha speeds up commissioning of 13,000-L capacity LMO plant in Mayurbhanj")
India administers over 200 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses till May 25
In a landmark achievement in its fight against Covid-19, India has cumulatively administered more than 200 million vaccine doses up till 7 pm on May 25
 "India administers over 200 mn Covid-19 vaccine doses till May 25")
Telangana Covid update: 3,821 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours
Telangana reported 3,821 fresh Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, pushing the cumulative case tally to 5,60,141
 "Telangana Covid update: 3,821 new coronavirus cases in last 24 hours")
Ending divide on Covid vaccines moral imperative, says S Africa president
Ending the divide between rich and poor nations in the provision of Covid-19 vaccines is a moral imperative, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa told the World Health Assembly
 "Ending divide on Covid vaccines moral imperative, says S Africa president")
'Need transparent process from China' on virus origin: White House adviser
A senior White House coronavirus adviser has said that the WHO and China need to do more to reach the definitive answers in the matter
 "'Need transparent process from China' on virus origin: White House adviser")
World's first man to get Covid-19 vaccine dies of unrelated illness in UK
An 81-year-old pensioner in the UK who made history when he became the first man in the world to have the COVID-19 vaccination has died of an unrelated illness, the British media reported on Tuesday.
 "World's first man to get Covid-19 vaccine dies of unrelated illness in UK")
GST panel rejects demand for tax waiver on Covid-19 vax, ventilator
GST fitment panel has recommended a short-term rate cut on four Covid-19 related items
 "GST panel rejects demand for tax waiver on Covid-19 vax, ventilator")
RBI governor meets private bank chiefs over measures to ease Covid pain
The PSB chiefs, who met Das last week on the same issue, demanded a second recast option for those already restructured last year
 "RBI governor meets private bank chiefs over measures to ease Covid pain")
Online fraud alert: Deny remote access to your laptop, say analysts
If you do give access, monitor service provider's activity
 "Online fraud alert: Deny remote access to your laptop, say analysts")
Office reimagined: In team leaders, soft skills take centre stage
"While leaders are responsible for a better tomorrow, managers are responsible for a better today," says Ashish Ambasta, founder and CEO of HappyPlus Consulting, a tech-enabled HR firm
 "Office reimagined: In team leaders, soft skills take centre stage")
WHO nod for Covaxin expected in July-September period: Bharat Biotech
Company says regulatory approvals for Covaxin are also in process in more than 60 countries, including the US, Brazil, Hungary
 "WHO nod for Covaxin expected in July-September period: Bharat Biotech")
Pfizer ready with 50 mn doses for India; Moderna jab likely in 2022: Report
Moderna plans to launch its single-dose vaccine for the Indian market only in 2022, for which, they are in discussion with Cipla and other Indian companies, a source said
 "Pfizer ready with 50 mn doses for India; Moderna jab likely in 2022: Report")
Flipkart hires 23,000 in 3 months as demand for e-commerce services surges
Additional hiring to meet demand for home delivery as people continue to remain indoors due to coronavirus pandemic
 "Flipkart hires 23,000 in 3 months as demand for e-commerce services surges")
Covid: No home isolation allowed in 18 Maharashtra districts, says Tope
The Maharashtra government has decided to stop home quarantining of Covid-19 patients in 18 districts where the positivity rate is high
 "Covid: No home isolation allowed in 18 Maharashtra districts, says Tope")