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Covid News: 56-year-old covid patient recovers after 62 days on ECMO support

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Covid News: 56-year-old covid patient recovers after 62 days on ECMO support A Covid patient in Chennai with fully damaged lungs has recovered entirely after being on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) support or artificial lungs for more than nine weeks.  He is being billed as India’s longest-surviving ECMO patient who has not had a transplant.  The 56-year-old man was discharged from the Rela Hospital, a multi-speciality quaternary care hospital in Chrompet. Mohamed Muddhija is the first patient in the country to recover without a lung transplant after being linked up to an artificial lung ECMO for more than 60 days.  “It was a fantastic outcome for the patient and his family,” said Dr Mohamed Rela, chairman of the institution. Covid news: 1st COVID vaccine for Children above 12 approved in India, ‘A momentous feet’, says PM Modi

Covid news: 1st COVID vaccine for Children above 12 approved in India, ‘A momentous feet’, says PM Modi

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Covid news: 1st COVID vaccine for Children above 12 approved in India, ‘A momentous feet’, says PM Modi On Friday, India’s medicines authority authorised Zydus Cadila’s three-dose COVID-19 DNA vaccine for emergency use. It has approved for use in adults and children aged 12 and above, making it the country’s sixth vaccination licenced for usage. Covid-19 News update: DCGI approves Johnson &Johnson single-dose vaccine for adolescents aged 12-17 years

Covid-19 News update: DCGI approves Johnson &Johnson single-dose vaccine for adolescents aged 12-17 years

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Covid-19 News update: DCGI approves Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine for adolescents aged 12-17 years The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine for children aged 12 to 17 in India. The single-shot Covid vaccine developed by American pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson showed 85 percent effectiveness in … Read more

Covid third wave alert: Third wave may hit the country in October-Covid-19 News

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Covid third wave alert: Third wave may hit the country in October-Covid-19 News According to the experts, a third wave is unavoidable. The entire country is on high alert due to growing concern about the upcoming Covid third wave. Researchers believe that the third wave of Covid-19 will arrive in India by October of this … Read more

Australia’s first locally developed mRNA vaccine heads to phase one clinical trials

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Australia’s first locally developed mRNA vaccine heads to phase one clinical trials Acting Premier James Merlino of Victoria has revealed that Australia’s first self – developed mRNA vaccine will now enter phase one medical testing. This is a tremendously absolutely vital step forward for our country.”, he stated. Covid-19 News update: Sputnik V latest; oxygen … Read more

Covid-19 News update: ‘Third wave underway in UK’; Telangana ends lockdown

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Covid-19 News update: ‘Third wave underway in UK’; Telangana ends lockdown Here are the most recent coronavirus updates, ranging from states in India relaxing restrictions to a third wave warning in the United Kingdom. The Telangana government lifted the state’s lockdown on Sunday. The Karnataka government relaxed restrictions in 16 districts where the positivity rate … Read more

Legendary Sprinter Milkha Singh passes away at 91 after fighting a battle with COVID

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Legendary Sprinter Milkha Singh passes away at 91 after fighting a battle with COVID Milkha Singh, India’s Flying Sikh, died at the age of 91 after trying to fight COVID-19 for a month. It is a massive setback for India and his fans all over the world, and his death has left a void. Milkha … Read more

Can women go for vaccination during or immediately after menstruation? -Covid-19 News

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Can women go for vaccination during or immediately after menstruation? -Covid-19 News Can women receive the Covid-19 vaccine five days pre and post their periods? The government has denied the viral claim and urged people not to believe rumors. Listen to Dr Suneetha Narreddy. Covid-19 News update: Sputnik V latest; oxygen crisis probe; Covishield dose … Read more

Covid-19 News update: Sputnik V latest; oxygen crisis probe; Covishield dose gap row

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Covid-19 News update: Sputnik V latest; oxygen crisis probe; Covishield dose gap row From the controversy surrounding the delay in the second dose of Covishield to the government’s response to claims of calf serum in Covaxin, this video provides you with all the latest information on the Coronavirus outbreak in India. In response to allegations, … Read more

Legendary Sprinter Milkha Singh Wife Nirmal Dies Due To COVID-19 Complications

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Legendary Sprinter Milkha Singh Wife Nirmal Dies Due To COVID-19 Complications Nirmal Kaur, the wife of sprint great Milkha Singh and former captain of the Indian women’s volleyball team, died in a Mohali hospital from complications associated to a COVID-19 infection she got last month. She was 85 years old, and she was survived by … Read more

Kolkata Scientist invents pocket ventilator

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Kolkata Scientist invents pocket ventilator During the Covid-19 problem, a researcher in Kolkata built the first pocket ventilator. According to reports, Dr. Ramendra Lal Mukherjee, an engineer by trade, devised a battery-powered pocket-sized ventilator that gives immediate assistance to people suffering from respiratory problems. He claims that it is simple to use and affordable. It … Read more

Norms eased for foreign vaccines; brands raise vaccine awareness-Covid-19 News updates

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Norms eased for foreign vaccines; brands raise vaccine awareness-Covid-19 News updates The biggest news updates on the Covid-19 pandemic range from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) loosening standards to approve foreign-made Covid vaccinations to businesses increasing vaccination awareness via social media campaigns. The World Health Organization (WHO) voiced alarm over a Covid variation … Read more

One dose of vaccine enough after Covid recovery? BHU says, yes!-Covid-19 News

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One dose of vaccine enough after Covid recovery? BHU says, yes!-Covid-19 News Five Banaras Hindu University experts say that those who have recovered from Corona Virus may only need one dosage of a vaccination. The scientists’ assertion is based on a pilot study that they performed. Neha Bhan, a TV9 journalist, interviewed one of the … Read more

MIS-C – the new inflammatory syndrome affecting kids post Covid-19- Covid-19 News

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MIS-C – the new inflammatory syndrome affecting kids post Covid-19- Covid-19 News The multi-organ inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) has become a major source of worry for parents. MIS-C causes inflammation in several regions of the body, including the heart, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, and gastrointestinal organs. Covid-19 News: India’s new COVID weapon: Antibody cocktail … Read more

Vietnam’s ‘dangerous’ COVID-19 hybrid variant: All you need to know-Covid-19 News

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Vietnam’s ‘dangerous’ COVID-19 hybrid variant: All you need to know-Covid-19 News Vietnam has uncovered a novel hybrid variation of COVID-19, which it claims is a mixture of strains previously detected in India and the United Kingdom. While the country’s health minister, Nguyen Thanh Long, did not quantify the number of cases associated with the new … Read more

Largest consignment of Russia’s Covid vaccine Sputnik V lands in Hyderabad-India Russia News

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Largest consignment of Russia’s Covid vaccine Sputnik V lands in Hyderabad-India Russia News On June 1, a shipment of three million doses of Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine Sputnik V arrived in Hyderabad. The shipment came in India aboard a specially chartered freighter RU-9450, which landed at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. The consignment contains 56.6 tonnes of … Read more

Andhra Pradesh govt extends summer vacation for schools

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Andhra Pradesh govt extends summer vacation for schools The second wave of coronavirus is still circulating in the state of Andhra Pradesh. In this respect, the state administration, led by Chief Minister YS Jaganmohan Reddy, has made an important decision about the reopening of schools. The state government of Andhra Pradesh has issued rules extending … Read more

Trump Cocktail therapy for Covid treatment available

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Trump Cocktail therapy for Covid treatment available- Know about newly launched antibody cocktail therapy In India, Trump Cocktail’ therapy for Covid treatment is offered. The monoclonal antibody treatment therapy was utilised in the treatment of former US President Donald Trump with Covid-19. The treatment was just approved by India’s Central Drugs Standards Control Organization (CDSCO). For … Read more

COVID-19 + Secondary infections, a deadly combo-Covid-19 News

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COVID-19 + Secondary infections, a deadly combo-Covid-19 News In India, an ICMR research discovered a 56.7 percent COVID-19 death rate among patients with subsequent infections. There are various loopholes that need to be closed, ranging from the inappropriate use of strong antibiotics to prolonged hospitalisation, to guarantee that COVID-19 and secondary infections do not take … Read more

Chiranjeevi launches oxygen banks

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Chiranjeevi launches oxygen banks

Chiranjeevi launches oxygen banks With the fast increase of Covid-19 infections, India is experiencing an oxygen crisis in many regions of the nation, and there have been several incidents where a lack of oxygen has resulted in the death of multiple Coronavirus patients. During these trying times, Megastar Chiranjeevi and his son Ram Charan have … Read more

ICMR recommends a low-cost Saline gargle RT-PCR technique for covid self-testing

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Saline gargle RT-PCR technique

ICMR recommends a low-cost ‘Saline gargle RT-PCR technique’ for covid self-testing A novel ‘saline gargle RT-PCR approach’ has been developed to make testing easier, more cost-effective, and faster, with results in three hours. The Indian Council of Medical Research has approved the procedure (ICMR). Scientists at Nagpur’s National Environmental Engineering Study Institute (Neeri), which is … Read more

Decoding government’s message on vaccine mixing-Covid-19 News

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Decoding government’s message on vaccine mixing-Covid-19 News The government stated on Thursday that while an adverse effect from a second dosage of a different vaccination is improbable, patients should continue to follow the present policy of receiving two doses of the same vaccination. We provide you the information. Covid-19 News: India’s new COVID weapon: Antibody … Read more

Covid-19 news: Do you a need a third COVID-19 booster dose?

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Covid-19 news: Do you a need a third COVID-19 booster dose? Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists and doctors have emphasised the significance of vaccination in order to protect oneself against the deadly virus. Now that immunizations have begun throughout the world, there is speculation that a booster shot may be required after … Read more

COVID-19 News: Coronavirus and taste: ‘Supertasters’ have less risk, claims study

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COVID-19 News: Coronavirus and taste: ‘Supertasters’ have less risk, claims study Do you find some dishes to be particularly bitter? Do you shudder when you consume foods with strong flavours, such as cabbage, or citrus fruits, such as lemons and oranges? Then you are a supertaster, as the medical community refers to you. According to … Read more

Covid-19 News: India’s new COVID weapon: Antibody cocktail explained

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Covid-19 News: India’s new COVID weapon: Antibody cocktail explained The first covid patient in India was treated with the ‘Antibody Cocktail’ in Haryana. He was successfully treated and was discharged recently from the hospital. Mohabbat Singh, 82, treated at Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon with a combination of Casirivimab and Imdevimab drugs. Former US President Donald … Read more