Page 5 - Covid-19

Auto manufacturers let go of contractual workers as slowdown bites

Availability of jobs at India's auto companies has shrunk significantly over the last two years, as the industry goes through one of its worst slowdowns

Madras HC maintains injunction barring Patanjali from using term Coronil

Court came down heavily on Patanjali for attempting to make profits by exploiting fear of Covid-19

India's first batch of IVF buffalo calves born amidst Covid-19 lockdown

This initiative will pave the way for rapid multiplication of superior animals at a much faster pace

WHO asks southeast Asia region members to bolster essential health services

The pandemic has put immense strain on health systems across the South-East Asia Region

India's Covid-19 recovery rate rises to 67.62%, says health ministry

A total of 46,121 Covid-19 patients have been discharged in a span of 24 hours

Cricket Australia mulls moving Boxing Day Test from India to Adelaide

Victoria has so far reported over 13000 positive cases for the coronavirus besides 170 deaths

Withdrawn look out notices against foreigners in Tablighi case: Govt to SC

The bench was informed that 10 petitioners before the top court have decided to contest the criminal cases

Ahmedabad hospital fire: 25-year-old attendant saves 3 elderly patients

According to police, a special ICU chamber was created on the fourth floor for critical Covid-19 patients

Alcoholism drug may help in fight against coronavirus, says study

The potential drugs were taken from the database of medications approved by the US FDA

India Coronavirus Dispatch: Suffering may not end even after recovery

New govt scheme for non-Covid medical needs, what went wrong in 'corona free' Tripura, and Covid19 impact on motherhood - news on how India is dealing with the pandemic

Alkem Lab jumps 4.5% as it launches Favipiravir drug to treat Covid-19

Alkem Laboratories has launched Favipiravir under the brand name 'Alfluenza' in India for the management of mild to moderate cases of Covid-19

Looking for a second home? UK, Spain among top destinations: Knight Frank

One in four people surveyed by Knight Frank said they were more likely to move in the next 12 months as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic

Moderna prices Covid vaccine at $32-$37 per dose for smaller volume deals

As the race to develop Covid-19 vaccines reach a decisive stage, with several candidates being tested in pivotal late-stage studies, pricing has come under increasing scrutiny.

US telemedicine provider Teledoc to spend $18 bn on Livongo Health

Telemedicine involves care delivered remotely, often with a live video connection through patient smartphones or tablets.

Next round of Covid stimulus: Where can the Centre intervene fiscally?

In meetings over the past two weeks in the PMO, advisors and bureaucrats are learnt to have given their views on what shape and form the next set of stimulus announcements should take

How data-driven models map Covid-19 risk prone states, aid policy response

Standard epidemiological and statistical models by researchers across the world are showing the warning signs, and the way in which policy response should be directed

Zara owner Inditex says will ensure payments, safety of supply chain

Inditex reiterated a commitment to ensuring health and safety standards were met and collective bargaining rights and workers' rights to unionise maintained throughout its supply chains

Domestic pharmaceutical industry to clock 4-6% growth in FY21: Icra

The domestic pharma industry has been posting slow growth numbers since March after the Covid-19 pandemic hit prescription generation

India's 'amazing' support could help bring 'good news' on Covid-19: Israel

Applauding as "amazing" India's support in developing a rapid test for COVID-19, Israel on Wednesday expressed hope that the joint efforts could bring "good news" to the world within a few months. Israeli and Indian scientists are jointly working on an ambitious project to develop a rapid corona test that can provide results within tens of seconds. The Directorate of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D), in the Israel Ministry of Defence (IMoD), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs have completed their mission of collecting samples to test and validate four Israeli diagnostic technologies, a press statement by IMoD here said. "The goal is to bring to the world the technological capability to perform rapid Corona tests within tens of seconds, which will enable the opening of airports, office buildings, schools, train stations and more," Col. Asaf Maller, Israel's Defense Attache to India, was quoted in the statement as saying. "The Indian support for the project is amazing. All .

Medical device industry suffers up to 85% drop in revenues during Apr-June

Medical technology industry has suffered around 50-85 per cent drop in revenue during April-June with a decline in surgical procedures at hospitals due to Covid-19 situation, industry body MTaI said