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COVID-19 vaccination gives 97.4 pc protection from coronavirus infection
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 27 (ANI): The COVID-19 vaccination provides protection at a rate of 97.4 per cent against coronavirus infection, said a study conducted by Apollo Hospital Group to investigate the occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 infection among the symptomatic-vaccinated healthcare workers (
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Confer Bharat Ratna on Indian doctors who selflessly fought against COVID-
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding Bharat Ratna for 'Indian doctors' and healthcare workers, who were on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kejriwal demands 'Bharat Ratna' for 'Indian doctors' who fought against Co
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday demanded Bharat Ratna for 'Indian doctors' and healthcare workers, who were on the frontline in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic.
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Both healthcare workers, citizens have responsibility of managing COVID-19
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Head of the Medicine Department at the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) Dr Naveet Wig on Thursday said that the 'Team India' against COVID-19 includes healthcare workers and citizens and both have the responsibility of managing the pandemic.
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Doctors' Day: WHO lauds tireless efforts of healthcare workers amid COVID-
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] July 1 (ANI): On the occasion of Doctors' Day on Thursday, World Health Organisation Regional Director (South-East Asia) Dr Poonal Khetrapal Singh expressed gratitude to health care workers for working tirelessly amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19: Gurugram mall, restaurants offer discounts to vaccinated custome
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], June 20 (ANI): With cases of coronavirus dipping, the Haryana government has allowed relaxations in lockdown restrictions permitting markets and shopping malls to open. Owners of malls and restaurants are offering discounts and freebies to people who have taken th
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MHA asks states, UTs to take action against those who assault healthcare w
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday directed states and union territories (UTs) to take stringent action against people who assault healthcare professionals and register institutional First Information Reports (FIRs).
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COVID-19: Centre directs states, UTs to ensure safety of healthcare worker
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): The Union Health Ministry on Friday wrote a letter to all states and Union Territories (UTs) asking them to undertake a detailed review to ensure that prompt and necessary steps are taken for the safety and well-being of healthcare workers (HCWs) besides
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Studies show chances of hospitalisation among HCWs reduce by 75-80 pc afte
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Studies have shown that after COVID-19 vaccination the chances of hospitalisation among healthcare workers (HCWs) reduce by 75-80 per cent even after contracting the infection, the health ministry said in a briefing on Friday.
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92 pc of fully vaccinated healthcare workers developed only mild illness o
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 17 (ANI): A study released by Fortis Healthcare on Thursday found that 92 per cent of fully vaccinated healthcare workers developed only mild illness on acquiring COVID-19 infection after vaccination.
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Covid vaccines provided protection in over 95 pc of vaccinated healthcare
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): COVID vaccines provided protection in more than 95 per cent of recipients with post-vaccination infection (PVI) occurring in only 4.28 per cent of those who received the jabs, according to study of a cohort of over 31,600 vaccinated health care workers by a
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IMA to lead healthcare workers protest on June 18 with 'Save the Saviour'
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Keeping in view the rising incidents of violence against doctors, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) will be leading a protest of healthcare workers on June 18 with the "Save the Saviour" slogan, IMA President Dr JA Jayalal informed on Saturday.
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