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Monday, September 30, 2024
TopicCOVID-19

Topic: COVID-19

Avoid large gatherings, follow Covid protocols for few months to avert future wave: Govt

In a joint press briefing, Health Ministry Joint Secretary Lav Agarwal also said that almost 79% decline in daily new Covid cases has been noted since the peak on 7 May.

Bombay HC asks Modi govt to give info on drugs given to states for black fungus treatment

The court said it wanted to ascertain whether the Centre was ensuring an 'equitable distribution' of drugs based on the number of active cases of Mucormycosis in each state.

Global economy to rebound strongly but emerging, developing nations will struggle: World Bank

World Bank warns of substantial uncertainty beyond 2021. Growth in low-income nations is expected to be the second-slowest of the past 20 years, held back by lack of access to vaccines.

Akhilesh Yadav makes U-turn, agrees to get vaccinated months after refusing ‘BJP vaccine’

The SP chief welcomed Modi govt's decision to provide free vaccines to states for all above 18 years starting 21 June, and also appealed to people to get vaccinated.

Centre to encourage use of RBI-approved electronic vouchers to help vaccination of poor

The non-transferable vouchers will financially support the poor at private centres, according to revised guidelines issued by the Centre Tuesday.

SC orders action against NGO, people linked to illegal adoption of kids orphaned due to Covid

The top court said invitation for adoption of kids orphaned by Covid is contrary to law as no adoption can be permitted without involvement of Central Adoption Resource Authority.

EcoHealth of US, under fire for Wuhan lab link, is working with Modi govt since Aug 2020

New York-based EcoHealth Alliance is providing technical assistance to animal husbandry dept through Gates Foundation grant, which officials say could be withdrawn soon.

How Patiala brought chemists & doctors on board to identify Covid patients and contain spread

The district administration has asked chemists, quacks & local doctors to report those who seek medicines or treatment for Covid. It is helping check disease spread.

Delhi HC asks Centre to consider letting RWAs run vaccination camps with private hospitals

The court in its 4 June order said permitting vaccinations at such camps would go a long way in making it convenient and safe for the residents of such colonies to get vaccinated.

Pandemic policing has no SOPs but it must move beyond restriction enforcement

It is important that the police carry out a thorough post-mortem of their performance during the pandemic.

On Camera

Tirupati controversy shows temples can’t run as public sector units. They must be privatised

A private temple could make crores by selling better laddus and investing in goshalas and captive production units to control quality.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Air Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as IAF chief, task cut out

Air Chief Marshal Singh took over from incumbent V.R. Chaudhari Monday afternoon. His top priority will be strengthening the fighting capability of the IAF, it is learnt.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?