World Hemophilia Day 2021: Significance of day aimed at raising awareness about rare blood disorder
According to the World Federation of Hemophilia, World Hemophilia Day is about bringing the global bleeding disorders community together
Strong, consistent evidence to suggest COVID-19 predominantly spreads through air, finds Lancet study
The team of scientists, on the contrary, found little to no evidence that the virus spreads easily via large droplets which contaminate surfaces, raising questions over the role of surface disinfectants in curbing the spread of the virus
COVID-19 surge: Maharashtra reports single-day spike of 63,729 infections; active cases rise to 6.38 lakh
The Mumbai division, including Mumbai city, recorded 17,635 cases and 73 deaths on Friday, taking the count of cases to 11,68,411 and the casualties to 21,489
Maharashtra, UP, Delhi worst-affected as daily cases cross 2.17 lakh; Centre to ramp up Covaxin production
Several states, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, are facing a shortage of vaccine doses, leading to a suspension of operations at several immunisation centres
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: ICSE class 10, 12 exams deferred due to COVID-19 surge, new dates likely to be announced in June
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The ICSE and ISC exams were scheduled to be held from 4 May, 2021
Coronavirus Updates: In view of COVID-19 case surge, tender to be floated to import 50,000 MT of medical oxygen, says Centre
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: The Union Health Ministry has also been directed to finalise the tender for the same and also explore possible sources for import identified by the missions of the Ministry of External Affairs
COVID-19 surge: Gujarat facing 'tsunami of cases' because state govt didn't listen to court, Centre, says HC
A division Bench of Chief Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Bhargav Karia also raised doubts over the govt's claims about the availability of beds, testing facilities, medical oxygen, and Remdesivir
COVID-19 surge: Number of active cases in Maharashtra likely to double in two weeks, Uddhav Thackeray tells PM
In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Thackeray sought permission under the National Disaster Management Act to airlift oxygen from steel plants in eastern and southern parts of the country
As Denmark drops AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, safety of adenovirus vaccines remains unclear
In many cases, studies suggest the clotting was also accompanies by a condition called low levels of blood platelets.
Risk of rare blood clotting higher after COVID-19 infection than after vaccines, says Oxford study
Compared to the current COVID-19 vaccines, the risk of developing cerebral venous thrombosis is between 8-10 times higher after contracting the infection, the study said
COVID-19: Night curfew imposed in 10 UP districts including Lucknow and Varanasi; board exams delayed
New schedule for the UP board exams will be decided in the first week of May after reviewing the COVID-19 situation of the state, an official said
Double mutant SARS-CoV-2 virus found in over 60 percent of samples in Maharashtra survey
However, as this is a very small size, experts say it cannot be considered as an indication of spread of the mutated virus.
Multilingual mental health app MANAS launched by Principal Scientific Advisor for ages 15 to 35
The Make-In-India MANAS app, developed scientifically, integrates the work of multiple ministries, national bodies and research institutions.
IIT Kharagpur model predicts effect of SARS-CoV-2 virus on lungs, post-infection
The research will lead to a better understanding of metabolic reprogramming, development of therapeutics to deal with the pandemic.
'Aahaar Kranti' mission launched by Health Ministry to raise public awareness about nutrition
"Aahaar Kranti" will renew the focus on nutritionally balanced diets replete in locally sourced fruits and vegetables.
Western warnings tarnish the COVID-19 vaccines that the world desperately needs
Skittishness over the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, analysts fear, could stoke demand for Russian- and Chinese-made shots, about which far less is known
Coronavirus Updates: Several states including MP, Rajasthan defer board exams; Delhi, Gujarat record highest single-day spike
Coronavirus LIVE Updates: As the CBSE cancelled its exams for class 10 and deferred those for class 12, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra have also postponed their state board exams for these classes due to a surge in COVID-19 cases
India fast-tracks EUA for foreign-produced COVID vaccines amid spike in cases: A look at all the options
The Drugs Control General of India has permitted emergency use of Covid vaccine Sputnik V with certain conditions, clearing the way for a third vaccine in addition to Covishield and Covaxin
Microplastics circulating in the atmosphere are causing 'plastification' of the world: Study
The amount of microplastic polluting the atmosphere is alarming, as per the study, and circulating everywhere including the oceans.
India will review claims of AstraZeneca vaccine causing blood clots in 'unusual' sites
There have been no reports of cases in India, authorities are still looking into claims as many countries have either stopped or limited the use of the vaccine.