Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Thursday (local time) met with Pfizer CEO Albert Bouria to discuss ways in which the COVID-19 vaccine maker can support healthcare efforts in India.
Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 30 (ANI): Tripura needs around 32 lakh vaccine doses for 100 per cent vaccination residents of the state between the age group of 18 years and 44 years, said Dr Siddharth Shiv Jaiswal, state Director, National Health Mission (NHM), ahead of Phase III of the
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 30 (ANI): Madhya Pradesh reported 12,762 fresh COVID-19 cases and 95 deaths on Thursday, the state health department informed.
Kochi (Kerala) [India], April 30 (ANI): The Indian Navy extended its facilities at Naval Air Station, INS Garuda for the air evacuation of a 75-year-old COVID patient from the island of Kalpeni in Lakshadweep to Kochi for treatment.
Tel Aviv [Israel], April 30 (ANI): At least 28 people were crushed to death and more than 50 people suffered injuries in a stampede on Thursday at a mass gathering in northern Israel.
Dhaka [Bangladesh], April 30 (ANI): Bangladesh will be sending Remdesivir, an anti-viral medicine being used in COVID-19 treatment, along with other medical supplies to India next week, said country's Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen.
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 30 (ANI): There is no shortage of medical oxygen in Himachal Pradesh said Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Thursday while flagging the need for empty cylinders.
New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): A shipment from Ireland containing 700 units of oxygen concentrators and 365 ventilators arrived here in India, as the country fights the second wave of coronavirus.
New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Underlining that Remdesivir injection is not a 'sanjeevani booti' for COVID-19, Dr DS Rana, Chairperson, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital on Thursday said Remdesivir should be given to patients within seven days after they contracted the infection.
Washington [US], April 30 (ANI): In line with President Joe Biden's commitment to support India in its fight against the second wave of the pandemic, an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, the second US Air-force carrier with COVID-19 relief supplies, has departed for India.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], April 30 (ANI): To deal with the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir has 20 tonnes of oxygen in stock along with an adequate amount of necessary drugs, said Bashir Khan, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday.
New Jersey [US], April 30 (ANI): Nudges sent via text messages to patients prior to a primary care visit can boost vaccination rates against influenza including COVID-19, a study shows.