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Delhi: Vaccination From January 16, Jabs 4 Days A Week At 81 Centres
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal has stated that COVID-19 vaccinations would begin on January 16 in the national capital. Reportedly, the vaccination drive will be held four days a week - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday - at 81 centres initially and will be increased subsequently. CM Kejriwal added, “Everyday almost 100 people will be vaccinated.” Besides, the government plans to inoculate 8,100 healthcare workers on the first day.
Tags: Covid -19, Coronavirus Vaccines, CM Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi Government
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Delhi Govt Issues SOPs Ahead Of Schools' Reopen From January 18
The Delhi Government has permitted schools to reopen classes for grade 10-12 from January 18. The State government has issued guidelines on how to conduct the practical and pre-board examinations. The rule prohibited the entry of symptomatic people, staff and students coming from containment zones. Moreover, it has asked school authorities to maintain precautionary measures including temperature screening, hand hygiene, use of face masks and… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Schools Reopen, Board Examination, covid-19 precaution
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Saina, HS Prannoy Tests COVID Negative; To Appear In Thailand Open
In good news for badminton lovers, the Thailand Open officials have approved the shuttlers Saina Nehwal and HS Prannoy to play in the tournament. Earlier, the duo, along with Parupalli Kashyap, was barred from the tournament for contracting COVID-19. However, a subsequent RT-PCR and an antigen test turned negative making them… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Saina Nehwal, thailand open, Covid negative
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Malaysia Proclaims Emergency; Dissolves Parliament Over COVID Surge
Amidst coronavirus surge, Malaysian King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah acceded to PM Muhyiddin Yassin's request to declare a national emergency until August 1. Offering the government power to acquire hospitals and deploy the military, the crown has revealed that no fresh election will be held for the time being. Moreover, PM Yassin agreed to face elections after the pandemic. Reportedly, this is the first emergency in the last 52 years… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Malaysia, emergency, Parliament Dissolution
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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Paris Fashion Week Goes Digital Amid COVID-19 Scare
Owing to the COVID-19 scare, Paris Fashion Week will walk the ramp without audience. Adhering to the instructions by police, the fashion show's regulatory body has stated that Paris men's and haute couture shows will now be broadcasted digitally. However, the regulators have permitted houses to conduct 'real' runway shows subject to the condition that they hold the event without public gatherings.
Tags: Covid -19, Fashion Show, Paris, Paris Fashion Week
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Delhi To Resume Classes, OPD Services At Govt Medical Colleges
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain has announced to reopen the medical colleges under the Delhi government from January 11. The Minister appealed to the colleges to follow all guidelines ensuring physical distancing. Resuming the OPD services at the LNJP hospital, the government has asked to resume OPD at the Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital from January 11. The decision arrived in tandem with the improving COVID-19 situation in the… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Delhi Government , Health Minister Satyendar Jain, Medical College, AAP
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UK Appoints Alexander Ellis As British High Commissioner To India
The British foreign office on January 5 appointed Alexander Ellis, a career diplomat as the Commissioner to India. Ellis who previously served as the Deputy National Security Adviser in the British cabinet, will assume office in the latter part of January. The British office announced its appointment ahead of UK PM Boris Johnson's visit to India on the Republic Day which has been cancelled due to UK's COVID crisis.
Tags: British High Commission, Boris Johnson, Republic Day 2021, Covid -19, Alexander Ellis
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Mexico Doctor Rushed To ICU After Pfizer's COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
A 32-year-old female doctor was rushed to ICU in Mexico's northern state of Nuevo Leon after getting vaccinated by Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. The doctor, whose identity was kept confidential, has been admitted after she experienced seizures, difficulty in breathing and skin rashes. Revealing the doctor’s history of allergic reactions, the Mexican Health Ministry reported that initial diagnosis points towards 'encephalomyelitis' that… read-more
Tags: Pfizer-BioNTech, Mexico, doctor, Hospitalised, Covid -19
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CoWIN To Be India's Official COVID-19 Vaccine App
Centre's new CoWIN app will be India's official app for the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. Reportedly, CoWIN (COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network) will be the one-stop digital platform responsible for COVID-19 vaccine distribution across the country. Besides, it will provide SMS alerts and vaccination certificate along with the date, time, place and name of vaccinator. However, the sanctioned app has not been released yet on any platform yet… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Covid-19 Vaccine, Central Government, Health Ministry
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Tamilnadu Govt Allows 100% Seating Capacity In Theatres
Tamil Nadu government has permitted multiplexes to operate at 100% capacity from the existing 50% by adhering to the previously released standard operating procedures. Besides, COVID-19 precautionary measures will be screened during the showtime to spread awareness among the spectators. The order came on January 4, after actors and theatre proprietors petitioned CM K. Palaniswami to allow theatres to function at their full capacity ahead of… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Movie Theatre, Tamilnadu, CM Edappadi K Palaniswami
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