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• Covid-19 Waste Still Poses Threat to Humans? IIT Guwahati Study Finds Solution

  IIT Guwahati researchers have found a solution of managing pathogenic waste post-COVID-19 pandemic.…

• As Covid Surge in China Raises Concerns, Centre Issues Checklist for States

  The mock drill, which will take place on Tuesday, will focus on bed availability, human resources, logistics, and the medical oxygen supply chain…

• New Covid Guidelines Amid Upcoming Festivals, New Year

  The global community is now concerned about the massive rise in Covid spread in China after Beijing abruptly altered its zero-Covid policy…

• PM Modi to Chair High-Level Review Meet on Covid-19 Situation in India Today

  Gujarat & Odisha have reported 4 cases of the Omicron sub-variant BF.7, the strain primarily responsible for the recent spike in Covid infections in China.…

• Melinda Gates Lauds India's ‘Grassroot Soldiers’ and its Health Indices

  Melinda French Gates lauded the Government of India's enormous efforts made in managing the Covid-19 pandemic and congratulated the Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya on India's successful Covid-19 immunization push.…

• Lockdown in China as COVID-19 Cases Rise After Holidays

  China's financial capital Shanghai, a city with a population of over 25 million people reported 28 new local cases on October 10.…

• How to Identify If You are Having Symptoms of Dengue or Covid 19?

  High fever, headache, rash, and discomfort in the muscles and joints are among the symptoms of dengue, which are also quite similar to those of COVID-19 infection. Here's how you can distinguish covid-19 symptoms from dengue symptoms.…

• Delhi Weekend Curfew Ends! Cafes, Restaurants & Cinemas to Open at 50% Capacity

  The weekend curfew has been lifted in the capital. Check what's allowed & what's not in this article.…

• Now Your “SMART MASK” Will Tell You If You Have Covid-19

  The basic face mask has come to symbolize recent challenges and the complexity of fighting the pandemic. No matter what sort of face mask people use – disposable 3-ply, cloth, surgical, or respirator – scientific research demonstrates that face masks limit COVID-19 transmission.…

• How to Clean Fruits and Vegetables in Face of Covid-19 Spike?

  Before eating, prepping, or cooking, it is advised that you wash or scrub fruits and vegetables under running water. Soap, detergents, or other disinfection chemicals should not be used to clean fruits or vegetables. Fruits and vegetables should be cleaned and dried before being kept…

• Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2022 Postponed Due To Rising Covid-19 Cases

  The decision was made after Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel assessed the Covid-19 situation in Gujarat, according to an official government statement postponing the three-day summit to which 27 nations had planned to attend. There have been no announcements of rescheduled dates.…

• Covid-19: New Travel Guidelines to Combat Omicron Will Come Into Force From Dec 1

  Due to the new variant of Covid omicron (B.1.1.529) alarming the world as a whole, Country’s are actually thinking of going into another lockdown to halt the spread of the virus. Countries like India have already started careful monitoring of flights from infected country’s so…

• Omicron A Highly Transmissible New COVID Variant of Concern Discovered : WHO

  Ever since the end of lockdown restrictions in various country’s people were actually very happy to get back to their lives, however, this might actually not last long as a new variant of the Covid Virus has been discovered in the Botswana region of South…

• Agriculture- The Saviour of Indian GDP During Lockdown

  When the first covid positive person in India was found in January of 2020 in the state of Kerala. Government had already started panicking on how to deal with the oncoming pandemic.…

• Ayushakti Launches Breathe Easy Immunity Kit Made From Herbs For Post-Covid Recovery

  Ayushakti, a leading and globally-recognized Ayurveda center launches Breath Easy Immunity Kit for post-Covid recovery. This kit is made of herbs.…

• Coronavirus Update: Expert Guidelines to Safeguard Yourselves From Delta Plus Version

  Covid Delta Plus Variant is a sub-lineage of the Delta variant discovered in India, and it has acquired the K417N spike protein mutation, which is also observed in the Beta variant discovered in South Africa.…

• No Pre-registration required on Cowin for Covid Vaccine, details inside

  The Union Health Ministry said that the pre online registration for Covid-19 Vaccination is not mandatory anymore. People who are between 18 to 44 years and are eligible for the vaccine, can directly visit their nearest vaccination center and can do the on-site registration, to…

• Indian Army Purchases Jharkhand Farmer’s Bumper Watermelon Harvest

  Due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown, a 25-year-old Jharkhand farmer offered his large watermelon harvest of 5 tonnes to soldiers of the Sikh Regimental Centre (SRC) at Ramgarh, who instead bought it at market price.…

• Can Black Fungus (Mucormycosis) Spread through Farm Chickens? Know the Truth

  The spreading of has started slowing down after all the efforts, but the black fungus pandemic is wreaking havoc. People recovering from COVID-19 are now coming under the grip of black fungus.…

• Beware! Yellow Fungus is More Dangerous than Black Fungus and White Fungus

  Amid the growing cases of black fungus infection across the country, a case of Yellow Fungus infection has been reported in Delhi NCR and also in Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, which is now considered more dangerous than black fungus & white fungus.…

• White Fungus: Is it deadlier than Black Fungus? Know its Causes, Symptoms and Prevention

  Amid the second wave of COVID- 19, India saw several cases of Black Fungus, now another fungal infection has been reported in COVID- 19 patients known as White Fungus.…

• Black Fungus declared 'Notifiable Epidemic' in these States after Centre's advisory

  Amid the second wave of COVID-19, there is another challenge for the country's medical professionals to deal with the increasing cases of Black Fungus or Mucormycosis.…

• How Artificial Intelligence is Helping India Fight against COVID- 19?

  In the previous couple of years, health care providers have started to see the power of bringing machine learning to their healthcare industry.…

• India's Agricultural Sector expected to grow this summer in spite of Covid-19

  The Union government anticipates increased sowing and demand from the agricultural sector. It has provided instructions to ensure that essential inputs such as fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, and machinery are always available and supplied in a timely manner.…

• Government Takes Steps to Ramp up Availability of Amphotericin B to Treat Mucormycosis

  Central Government is taking steps to increase the availability of Amphotericin B to fight Mucormycosis, a post-COVID complication, the Ministry of Chemiceals & Fertilizers said on Wednesday.…

• Will Agri Commodity prices get affected due to Lockdown Restrictions & Third Wave of Covid-19?

  The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the Indian agricultural system extensively, yet there is a silver lining in the Agriculture sector. The recent quarterly GDP estimates post-COVID scenario reflecting robustness and expansion of the Indian agriculture. The situation of Covid crisis started improving during later part…

• Covid-19 Positive? Here's How Ayushman Bharat Yojana will help you get Free Treatment

  Will the Ayushman Bharat Yojana cover the admission of qualifying and Covid-19 patients at government or private hospitals that are accredited under the scheme? Here's what you should know.…

• Black Fungus or Mucormycosis: How to identify signs and symptoms in COVID Cases?

  As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in an unprecedented manner across the country and fear of a third wave exists, COVID-19 may not be the only calamity we are at the risk of facing.…

• Air India Express Helping Farmers with its Cargo-in-Cabin Initiative

  Air India Express starts Cargo-in-Cabin service to transport agricultural produce to Gulf countries.…

• Latest News! ISRO develops 3 Ventilators, Oxygen Concentrator to Support India’s Battle against Covid-19

  The Indian Space Research Organisation’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, has developed 3 types of ventilators and an oxygen concentrator to save more lives across India during this deadly second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.…

• Campco Suspends Operations for Five Days from May 11 to Break Covid-19 Chain

  Campco temporarily suspends its operations for five days to break Covid chain.…

• COVID- 19 Symptoms: Is Chest Pain a Sign of Coronavirus Infection?

  People infected with COVID-19 have a wide range of symptoms - ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the coronavirus. The 2nd wave of the coronavirus pandemic is deadlier than the first one…

• Lockdown in Delhi Extended with more Strict Restrictions: Check What's Allowed & What's Not

  Delhi Chief Minister has announced that lockdown in the national capital is being extended for another 7 days effective from 10 May till 17 May to curtail the spread of the novel Coronavirus in the state.…

• Infosys Sets Up Covid Centers for Its Employees and Their Families

  Infosys sets up Covid centers for its employees and their families.…

• Post COVID Vaccine Shot: Eat these Foods to Strengthen Your Immunity

  COVID- 19 vaccine might induce certain mild effects in some people. However, number of people experiencing side effect are low.…

• Covid-19: Delhi-bound train carrying 45,000 litres of milk leaves Nagpur

  On May 5, the first milk train with 45,000 liters of milk left Nagpur. The milk train will stop at Hazrat Nizamuddin station in Delhi. During the lockout, the milk will assist Delhi in meeting demand.…

• Covid-19: Maharashtra Sugar Mills Gear up to Produce Oxygen

  Maharashtra sugar mills are ready to produce oxygen at their plants.…

• 5 Ways to Treat COVID Anxiety Syndrome

  As COVID cases are on unprecedented surge these days, it is very important to wear mask and follow social distancing norms in your daily lives. Amid this corona crisis, some of you might be eager to get back to the office or reunite with friends,…

• Post COVID Treatment: 10 Tips for Faster Recovery

  The second wave of COVID- 19 has wreaked havoc in our lives. More than 3 lakh cases are being reported everyday in our country along with the acute shortage of beds and oxygen supply in our hospitals.…

• How to Protect your Elders from COVID- 19

  The Coronavirus pandemic is impacting the global population in drastic ways. Although all age groups are at risk of COVID- 19, older people face significant risk of developing severe illness that come with ageing.…

• 7 Household Items that can make you Sick

  If you’re experiencing symptoms like stuffy nose, sore throat, headaches, stomach problems etc. you might be surprised to know that the cause may not be from outside but from everyday items around your own home.…

• PepsiCo Foundation Partners with SEEDS to Support Covid Vaccine Drive

  PepsiCo partners with SEEDS to support Covid vaccine drive.…

• Covid-19: Best Breathing Techniques to Boost Oxygen Levels and Fight Stress

  Breathing is something that we do without even thinking, so it is easy to take it for granted. But with the passage of time, as people age, they are more prone to develop respiratory problems and face breathing difficulties.…

• Oxygen Crisis: 5 Ways to Boost Oxygen Levels Naturally

  This second wave of COVID- 19 has come as a wake-up call for all of us. Unfortunately, people are losing their lives due to shortage of oxygen supplies in many hospitals and also due to lack of essential drugs.…

• Dr. T. Haque, Eminent Agricultural Economist passes away due to COVID-19

  Dr. T. Haque is a well-known agricultural economist and with a heavy heart we pay deep respect to the great persona who passed away due to COVID -19 complications. He is well known for his expertise in areas of agriculture development and policy…

• Coronavirus Treatment: ‘AYUSH 64’ Effective in Asymptomatic, Mild Covid-19 cases: Ministry of Ayush

  AYUSH-64, a drug developed by Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) to cure malaria in 1980, can be useful and effective for the treatment of asymptomatic, mild & moderate COVID-19 cases, the Ministry of AYUSH said.…

• 5 Important Do’s and Don’t after getting COVID-19 Vaccine

  India will be starting its third phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive on May 1 for all above age of 18 years. There are many rumours and fake news is going around about the Coronavirus vaccine in social media, creating fear in the minds of…

• COVID-19: Beware! Drinking Excess Hot Water is Not Good for Your Health

  No doubt, a glass of lukewarm water in the morning is good for health, but excess consumption of hot water again and again has many disadvantages. Here is a list of them.…

• Stress is the biggest friend of Coronavirus

  why it’s necessary to not take the stress and what to do when you feel minor Covid Symptoms?…

• COVID Vaccine Registration for those above 18 years starts; Direct Link to Register Here

  Government said that Indians above 18 years would be able to register themselves for vaccination against Covid-19 from 4 pm today (28 April 2021). A tweet from the official handle of Aarogya Setu says "Registration for 18 plus to start on http://cowin.gov.in Aarogya Setu App…