Covid-19

BMC gives nod to set up new oxygen plants

Representative Image MUMBAI: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC)’s standing committee on Wednesday, August 18 gave the nod to set up 11…

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Localising SDGs and Role of Local Governments: Opportunities and Challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic, on the other hand, has also brought the LRGs to the frontline and once again highlighted their…

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25 hospitals in Maha took 1 crore in excess from COVID-19 patients

Representative Image THANE: An audit report by Thane Municipal Corporation revealed that 25 private hospitals in Thane have overcharged COVID-19…

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COVID-19: BMC to carry out vaccination drive for bed-ridden people

Representative Image MUMBAI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) rolled out a home-vaccination initiative for bed-ridden people against coronavirus on an…

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COVID-19: Two doses of Pfizer, AstraZeneca vaccine effective against Delta variant

Representational image NEW DELHI: A study published on Wednesday concluded that two jabs of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca’s coronavirus vaccine…

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COVID-19: Delta variant caused over 80% cases during the second wave

Representational image DELHI: The Delta variant of COVID-19 was the main reason behind the escalation of the pandemic in India…

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Delhi civic bodies prepare for third COVID wave, augment health infrastructure

Representative Image NEW DELHI: East Delhi Municipal Corporation has devised a plan for strengthening the medical infrastructure and spread awareness…

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COVID-19: 2 doses of vaccine prevents 95% deaths, says ICMR study

Representational Image DELHI: During the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, two jabs of vaccine have prevented over 95 per…

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Sikkim bans public gatherings as COVID positivity rate spikes

Representative Image SIKKIM: In an announcement on Thursday, July 16, the Government of Sikkim banned all entertainment-related and socio-religious activities…

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Gujarat provides financial aid to 700 kids orphaned due to COVID

Representative Image GANDHINAGAR: The Government of Gujarat on Wednesday, July 7, disbursed the monthly financial assistance of Rs 4,000 each…

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