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With 830 new cases, Nepal’s Covid-19 tally reaches 248,423
Kathmandu , Nepal on Sunday recorded 830 new Covid-19 cases across the country as the total count reached 248,423.
In the last 24 hours, Kathmandu has registered 348 coronavirus cases, The Himalayan Times reported.
The death…
Average time spent on smartphone up 25 % to 6.9 hrs
NEW DELHI: Average usage of smartphones by Indians is estimated to have gone up 25 per cent to almost 7 hours a day as people depend on these gadgets for work/study from home and entertainment amid the pandemic, a report said.
The study,…
Global Covid-19 cases top 71.6mn: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Dec 13 The overall number of global coronavirus cases has topped 71.6 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.60 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
In its latest update on Sunday, the…
New York announces record high Covid tests
New York, Dec 13 (IANS) A total of 242,927 Covid-19 test results were reported to New York state, a new record high, while the total hospitalizations rose to a peak of 5,359, said an official statement.
Of the 242,927 Covid-19 tests,…
More than 16 million coronavirus cases now confirmed in US
Washington , December 13 The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States has surpassed 16 million, while the death toll stands at over 297,000, according to the latest data from the Coronavirus Resource Center of…
Moderna says US ordered 100 mln additional doses of coronavirus vaccine
Washington , December 12 The United States has secured 100 million more doses of the mRNA coronavirus vaccine by US pharmaceutical company Moderna, the developer said in a press release.
The US already purchased 100,000 doses of…
Global Covid-19 cases cross 70mn mark: Johns Hopkins
Washington, Dec 12 In yet another grim milestone, the overall number of global coronavirus cases has surpassed the 70 million mark, while the deaths have surged to more than 1.59 million, according to the Johns Hopkins University.
In…
Bangladesh COVID-19 cases rise to 487,849, death toll reaches 6,986
Dhaka , December 11 Bangladesh reported 1,884 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths on Friday, bringing the tally to 487,849 and death toll to 6,986, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) said.
The official data…
Nepal registers 1,014 new COVID cases, tally hits 241,995
Kathmandu, Dec 7 (UNI) Nepal on Monday reported 1,014 new cases of coronavirus cases across the country, taking the nationwide infection count to 241,995.
Among the new cases, 370 are women while 644 are males, 442 of these cases were…
Ability, not disability
On the occasion of Human Rights Day today, in a virtual ceremony, the National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People (NCPEDP) will felicitate 11 citizens/organisations in India with the NCPEDP Mindtree Helen Keller Awards…
Govt ensuring no compromise on scientific, regulatory norms of COVID vaccine: Harsh Vardhan
NEW DELHI: The vaccine against COVID-19 is expected to be available in the coming weeks and with stringent oversight, it is being ensured that there is no compromise on the scientific and regulatory norms, stretching from the safety of the…
Gennova pharma granted conditional permission for human clinical trial
NEW DELHI: The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) on Wednesday granted conditional permission for phases 1 and 2 human clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by the Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd in…
Face shields worn alone are not effective against COVID-19, says study
Face shields alone are not highly effective to prevent COVID-19 infection without masks, says a new study which assessed what happens to the airflow around these plastic screens when someone nearby sneezes.
The research, published in the…
Winter skin-survival guide for your children
CHENNAI: With the temperature cooling down the city, children are prone to have dry and scaly skin. Dry skin is also known as Xerosis and is usually accompanied by itching.
This skin condition can result from various environmental…
Germany needs effective COVID-19 vaccine urgently : AfD leader
Moscow, Dec 9 (Sputnik) The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party thinks that Germany requires a vaccine against the coronavirus disease and it does not matter where it originates, Armin-Paulus Hampel, the party spokesman in the German lower…
Pfizer’s Covid vaccine shows favourable safety profile: US FDA
New York, Dec 8 Raising hope of granting emergency use authorisation to drugmakers Pfizer and BioNTech's experimental Covid-19 vaccine, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Tuesday that data from 38,000 trial participants…
Canada: Spike in Covid-19 cases
Alberta, Canada bans outdoor gatherings, mandates telecommuting as COVID spikes
Serum Institute applies for emergency use authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine
NEW DELHI: Vaccine manufacturing major Serum Institute of India (SII) on Monday said it has applied to Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) for emergency use authorisation for its COVID-19 vaccine Covishield.
The Pune-based company…
CDSCO expert panel to review COVID vaccine applications on Wednesday
NEW DELHI: An expert committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) will meet on Wednesday to review applications of Pfizer, Serum Institute of India and Bharat Biotech seeking emergency use authorisation for their…
Covid-19 vaccine will be free, non-mandatory in Brazil: Bolsonaro
Moscow , December 8 People in Brazil will be able to get vaccinated against the coronavirus for free, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has announced.
"If there is ANVISA certification (scientific guidelines and legal…