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Page 10 - Latest Updates on Covid-19
President's Covid-19 virus swagger fuels anger ahead of Belarus vote
The country's authoritarian leader was blithely dismissing the pandemic as psychosis, and recommending an unusual remedy: Have a regular shot of vodka and work hard in the fields.
Serum Institute to price Covid-19 vaccine at less than Rs 250/dose in India
As per SII, the vaccines will be available as early as the first half of 2021 after gaining approvals and qualifications from the WHO
 "Serum Institute to price Covid-19 vaccine at less than Rs 250/dose in India")
Post Covid-19 lockdowns, demand for vehicle loans is rising, says financier
The lockdown, which impacted the movement of vehicles across states, and subdued economic growth in the last few years impacted sales of commercial vehicles
 "Post Covid-19 lockdowns, demand for vehicle loans is rising, says financier")
India Coronavirus Dispatch: 600,000 frontline health workers go on strike
Why NREGS is no longer popular in Odisha's Ganjam, Delhi's Covid beds turn vacant, artisans face brunt of a shrinking economy--news on how India is dealing with the pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: 600,000 frontline health workers go on strike")
IIT Kanpur-backed start-up to double production of indigenous N95 face mask
Currently, Espin Nanotech is producing nearly 30,000 face masks a day from its production unit spread over 4,000 sq ft space inside the IIT Kanpur campus
 "IIT Kanpur-backed start-up to double production of indigenous N95 face mask")
Switzerland inks pact with Moderna for early access to firm's Covid vaccine
Switzerland will get 4.5 million doses of the vaccine, enough to vaccinate 2.25 million people if as expected two doses are needed per patient
India's Covid-19 management marked by rising recoveries, few deaths: Govt
While the recovery rate among coronavirus patients has risen to a record high of 67.98 per cent, the fatality rate has gone down to 2.05 per cent
 "India's Covid-19 management marked by rising recoveries, few deaths: Govt")
RBI hits pause button on monetary policy, applies balm on Covid-19 wounds
Decides to use future rate cuts "judiciously to maximise beneficial effects", gifts India Inc and individuals loan restructuring to ease pandemic-induced stress
 "RBI hits pause button on monetary policy, applies balm on Covid-19 wounds")
Auto manufacturers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites
Availability of jobs at India's auto companies has shrunk significantly over the last two years, as the industry goes through one of its worst slowdowns
 "Auto manufacturers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites")
Madras HC maintains injunction barring Patanjali from using term Coronil
Court came down heavily on Patanjali for attempting to make profits by exploiting fear of Covid-19
 "Madras HC maintains injunction barring Patanjali from using term Coronil")
India's first batch of IVF buffalo calves born amidst Covid-19 lockdown
This initiative will pave the way for rapid multiplication of superior animals at a much faster pace
 "India's first batch of IVF buffalo calves born amidst Covid-19 lockdown")
WHO asks southeast Asia region members to bolster essential health services
The pandemic has put immense strain on health systems across the South-East Asia Region
 "WHO asks southeast Asia region members to bolster essential health services")
India's Covid-19 recovery rate rises to 67.62%, says health ministry
A total of 46,121 Covid-19 patients have been discharged in a span of 24 hours
 "India's Covid-19 recovery rate rises to 67.62%, says health ministry")
Cricket Australia mulls moving Boxing Day Test from India to Adelaide
Victoria has so far reported over 13000 positive cases for the coronavirus besides 170 deaths
 "Cricket Australia mulls moving Boxing Day Test from India to Adelaide")
Withdrawn look out notices against foreigners in Tablighi case: Govt to SC
The bench was informed that 10 petitioners before the top court have decided to contest the criminal cases
 "Withdrawn look out notices against foreigners in Tablighi case: Govt to SC")
Ahmedabad hospital fire: 25-year-old attendant saves 3 elderly patients
According to police, a special ICU chamber was created on the fourth floor for critical Covid-19 patients
 "Ahmedabad hospital fire: 25-year-old attendant saves 3 elderly patients")
Alcoholism drug may help in fight against coronavirus, says study
The potential drugs were taken from the database of medications approved by the US FDA
India Coronavirus Dispatch: Suffering may not end even after recovery
New govt scheme for non-Covid medical needs, what went wrong in 'corona free' Tripura, and Covid19 impact on motherhood - news on how India is dealing with the pandemic
 "India Coronavirus Dispatch: Suffering may not end even after recovery")
Alkem Lab jumps 4.5% as it launches Favipiravir drug to treat Covid-19
Alkem Laboratories has launched Favipiravir under the brand name 'Alfluenza' in India for the management of mild to moderate cases of Covid-19
 "Alkem Lab jumps 4.5% as it launches Favipiravir drug to treat Covid-19")
Looking for a second home? UK, Spain among top destinations: Knight Frank
One in four people surveyed by Knight Frank said they were more likely to move in the next 12 months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic
 "Looking for a second home? UK, Spain among top destinations: Knight Frank")