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Chinese Virologist claims She Has Proof the COVID-19 Virus Was Made in Chinese Wuhan Laboratory
Almost ten months into a global pandemic, the cause of the news SARS-COVID-2 virus is still undecided. It has been speculated by health experts, scientists and epidemiologists that the virus may have originated from a wet-food market in Wuhan, China.
Odiya actor Ajit Das passed away due to COVID-19 at the age of 71
The veteran actor and his wife had tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. He was undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare issues post COVID-19 protocol
The protocol highlights daily practice of yoga, morning or evening walks and a tea spoon of chyawanprash with warm water or milk. The Health Ministry has also recommended usage of herbal remedies like ‘Ayush Kwath’, ‘Samshamani vati’, ‘mulethi powder’ and warm milk with Haldi.
Phase three trials for AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine resume
After receiving a green signal from the United Kingdom’s Medicines Health Regulatory Authority that it was safe to resume clinical trials, AstraZeneca confirmed to resume. The company has declined to disclose medical information about the 'pause' of the trial.
Delhi airport starts providing COVID-19 test facility and waiting lounge to international passengers at Rs 5,000
The Delhi International Airport Limited senior officials on Saturday said that international passengers who arrive at Delhi Airport can now avail its COVID-19 testing facility and passenger lounge facility for a sum of Rs 5,000 per passenger.
Dr. Reddy’s launches Redyx for COVID-19 treatment in India
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratory has announced the launch of Remidesivir under the brand name Redyx in India. The launch is part of a licensing agreement with Gilead Sciences Inc that grants Reddy’s the right to register, manufacture and sell Remidesivir.
After Aftab Shivdasani, actress Himani Shivpuri tests positive for COVID-19
After Ajun Kapoor, Malaika Arora and Aftab Shivdasani Bollywood and Tv actress Himani Shivpuri too tests positive for COVID-19.
CSIR-CDRI to carry out serological testing for antibodies against Coronavirus
CSIR-CDRI (Central Drug Research Institute), Lucknow has begun serological testing for antibodies against Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) which involves testing of people for finding antibodies against SARS-CoV-2.
Brazil’s Bahia buys 50 million doses of Russian COVID-19 vaccine to conduct phase III trial
Brazilian state Bahia's Governor Rui Costa has said that an agreement has been signed to conduct Phase III clinical trials of the Russian COVID-19 vaccine 'Sputnik V.'
Hit by oxygen shortages, Panvel hospitals reduced patient supplies
On Wednesday evening, a text message from medical oxygen suppliers in Panvel about a possible shortage of oxygen cylinders sent local hospitals in a panic mode, also forcing some to limit their patients' oxygen flow to maximize their use.