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Hong Kong's COVID-19 death rate hits highest in world
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Hong Kong, March 10 (ANI): Hong Kong's COVID-19 death rate per million has hit the highest in the world, with the elderly, many of whom were unvaccinated, becoming the prime victim of infection.
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Victim of 2020 North-East Delhi riots says, she never saw the accused burn
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 20 (ANI): Reacting to Dinesh Yadav's sentencing in the Delhi Riots 2020 case by a Delhi court, the elderly woman, named Manori, whose house was burnt down during the riots by a mob which included him, has said that she never saw the accused burning her house. Read More
Increase in COVID-19 cases matter of concern for children, elderly, pregna
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 5 (ANI): "The increase in COVID-19 cases in winter is a matter of concern for children, the elderly, pregnant women and co-morbid patients with cancer, COPD or respiratory failure", said Dr Suresh Kumar, MD of Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital (LNJP) on Wed
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Comorbidities certificate required for 60+ to receive COVID-19 'precaution
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 26 (ANI): The elderly population above 60 years of age with comorbidities who are eligible for COVID-19 'precautionary doses' will have to take a medical certificate to take the dose, informed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Health Authority (NHA) Dr
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Hundreds protesting mandatory COVID-19 vaccination in centre of Prague
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Prague [ Czech Republic] December 12 (ANI/Sputnik): About 500 people in Prague are protesting on Sunday against mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for the elderly and people working in certain areas, due to take effect in the Czech Republic on March 1, 2022, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
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Plant-based diet reduces risk of cognitive impairment in the elderly: Stud
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Barcelona [Spain], December 10 (ANI): A study by the University of Barcelona (UB) and the CIBER on Frailty and Healthy Aging (CIBERFES) has found that a plant-based diet reduces the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.
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Jitendra Singh launches unique face recognition technology for pensioners
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 30 (ANI): Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh on Monday launched unique Face Recognition Technology for Pensioners and said that this will bring ease of living for the retired and the elderly citizens.
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Centre introduces unique face recognition technology for pensioners
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 29 (ANI): The Central government on Monday introduced a unique face recognition technology for pensioners aimed at bringing ease of living for the retired and the elderly citizens.
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November 24 declared day of National Mourning in Bulgaria
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Sofia [Bulgaria], November 24 (ANI/Novinite): The Council of Ministers adopted a decision declaring November 24, 2021, as a Day of National Mourning in memory of the victims of the fire that broke out in the Home for the Elderly in the village of Royak, Dulgopol municipality, on November 22
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Delhi's pollution levels dangerous for elderly, vulnerable for COVID recov
Updated : 4 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): As the air quality of the national capital deteriorated following the festival of Diwali, Dr Ashok Seth, Chairman, Fortis Escorts Heart Institute on Friday said the pollution levels are dangerous for the elderly people as well as COVID recovered patients.
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Korea's poverty rate for the elderly is highest among OECD countries
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], September 30 (ANI/Global Economic): As the life expectancy of the elderly increases, Korea's economic participation rate of elderly people is increasing. However, the poverty rate for the elderly is still the highest among OECD countries.
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Vice President Naidu to launch Elderly Line 14567 for senior citizens tomo
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 30 (ANI): On the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, Vice President of India M Venkaiah Naidu will dedicate the Elderly Line 14567 to the nation on Friday.
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