Covid19

Sonia Gandhi tests Covid positive.

Sonia Gandhi tests Covid positive.

New Delhi Bureau Congress president Sonia Gandhi has tested positive for Covid and isolated herself. The party has clarified that as of now, she would appear before the Enforcement Directorate on June 8 for questioning in the National Herald case. Senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala said Mrs Gandhi developed mild fever and other Covid symptoms last evening.  "Congress President, Smt Sonia Gandhi has been meeting leaders and activists over last week, some of whom have been found Covid +ve. Congress President had developed mild fever &…
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Third Covid wave expected in 6-8 weeks: AIIMS

With 60,753 new Covid cases being reported in a day, India's total tally rose to 2,98,23,546, while the number of active cases stand at 7,60,019, the lowest in 74 days, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll climbed to 3,85,137 with 1,647 fresh fatalities and active cases comprise 2.55 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has improved to 96.16 per cent, the data updated at 8 am showed. A total of 19,02,009 tests were conducted on…
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UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas urged G7 countries to donate Covid-19 vaccine doses to poor countries.

UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Priyanka Chopra Jonas urged G7 countries to donate Covid-19 vaccine doses to poor countries.

NewYork : UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Priyanka Chopra Jonas, David Beckham, Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom, Whoopi Goldberg, AngéliqueKidjo, and Liam Neeson have joined an extraordinary callby 28 high-profile UNICEF Ambassadors and Supporters demanding that G7 leaders commit to donating doses of Covid-19 vaccines to poorer countries now. The open letter, published today ahead of the three-day G7 Leaders’ Summit (Friday 11-Sunday 13 June) in Cornwall, UK, urges G7 leaders to commit to sharing a minimum of 20 per cent of Covid-19 vaccine dose supply urgently, to reduce the risk of…
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Drink Tea and stay fit during Monsoons.

Drink Tea and stay fit during Monsoons.

With a change in temperature, rainy days bring a whole set of medical complications of their own. One such common seasonal disease is a viral infection. While most of us reach out to antibiotics or anti-viral medications when the viral fever grabs us, various home remedies help deal with numerous viral symptoms. Let’s have a look at some of these remedies to help treat your viral fever effectively. Honey and Lime Juice A perfect blend of honey and lime is useful in alleviating viral symptoms such as cold and…
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Post-COVID-19 Complications, Recommended Diet And Physiotherapy Regime

Post-COVID-19 Complications, Recommended Diet And Physiotherapy Regime

India is currently facing a second wave of the Covid-19 infection and it has been observed that the increased pathogenicity of the current viral strain has increased. Consequently, India is seeing an increased mortality rate and post-recovery complications in survivors of the Covid-19 infection. When patients who have recuperated from Covid-19 infection continue to experience symptoms of the disease even after four weeks after initial recovery, they are exhibiting post-Covid complications. This condition is referred to as “long Covid” or “long-haul Covid”. Since Covid-19 infection can affect…
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How Aerobic exercises boost immunity ? American Heart Association gives details.

How Aerobic exercises boost immunity ? American Heart Association gives details.

As the name suggests, aerobic exercise is any form of exercise that promotes the circulation of oxygen throughout the body. This will help your heart work faster and thus makes you breathe faster. The best part of aerobic exercise is – you can perform it anywhere – be it your living room, your bedroom, etc. Many different types of exercise are considered to be aerobic. As per American Heart Association, is it expected to exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes at least 5 to 7 days…
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Probe against Vadodara’s Dhiraj Hospital over MISMATCH inFree Covid beds.

Probe against Vadodara’s Dhiraj Hospital over MISMATCH inFree Covid beds.

The management of Dhiraj hospital in Pipariya in Waghodia taluka of Vadodara has sought an extension of ten days from the district administration to put forth their side in the ongoing inquiry into the alleged mismatch of the number of free beds occupied by Covid-19 patients in the hospital in May. The hospital, which is facing a probe after a team of doctors found a difference of 120 patients in the actual admissions and the claimed “occupied beds” by the hospital during an inspection on May 13,…
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Black Fungus: 11 Pharma Companies To Produce Amphotericin-B Dru

Black Fungus: 11 Pharma Companies To Produce Amphotericin-B Dru

India's drug regulator has authorized five new companies to manufacture the life-saving injection used to treat Mucormycosis in an attempt to accelerate the production of the antifungal Amphotericin B. According to the ministry, a growing number of patients suffering from COVID complications in the form of Mucormycosis, also known as black fungus, have been identified in recent days in several states and union territories. These companies have been granted licenses to produce Amphotericin-B, a medication used to treat black fungus, and that they will begin manufacturing 1,11,000…
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Woman can get vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime after the delivery of her baby

Woman can get vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime after the delivery of her baby

A woman can get vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime after the delivery of her baby, healthcare experts have said and stressed on the need to permit vaccination of even pregnant women to protect them from the infection. The government recently allowed vaccination for lactating mothers. The NITI Aayog Member (Health) has stressed that there is no problem in breastfeeding after vaccination and it must not be halted "even for an hour". Healthcare experts have also said that a woman can get vaccinated against COVID-19 anytime after the delivery…
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Post Covid Complications a concern amongst Children.

Post Covid Complications a concern amongst Children.

After black fungus, the Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) is the next cause of concern for the medical fraternity to deal with the post COVID complications. The syndrome involving multi-organ is usually seen weeks after the peak of COVID wave and can pose a threat to the children post infection. "I won''t say it''s (MIS-C) dangerous or life threatening but, of course, sometimes it affects children badly. It can affect organs like heart, liver and kidney in children. It happens four weeks or six weeks after…
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