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Cooked Food Will Once Again Be Served Aboard Trains: Indian Railway
The railways said on November 19 that they will resume serving prepared meals on trains, which had been suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak. As the pandemic-related lockdown restrictions eased, the Railway Board directed wrote a letter to the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to resume providing prepared meals to passengers on trains. At the same time, ready-to-eat meals will also continue to be served, the Railway… read-more
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U.S Authorizes Covid Boosters For All Adults: FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on November 19, that Pfizer and Moderna Covid vaccination boosters are now available to all adults aged 18 and up. Boosters were previously available only to the immune-compromised elderly, and those at high risk of serious diseases. The decision "helps to provide continued protection against Covid-19, including the serious consequences that can occur, such as hospitalization and death," said acting… read-more
Tags: covid 19, Vaccination, United States, Mass vaccination, Booster Dose
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Australia Imposes Lockdown On Unvaccinated COVID-19 Citizens
Australia on November 15, imposed a lockdown on its citizens who have not been vaccinated with COVID-19 jabs. According to reports, Europe is facing a rise in Corona Virus cases, with Germany considering tightening curbs in the city. Hence, the government aims to counter the infections to record levels fuelled by a full vaccination drive of up to 65 percent in the country.
Tags: covid 19, Australia, LockdownExtension, Vaccination, Coronavirus
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Covid-19 Update: India Records 11,271 New Cases In Last 24 Hours
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India on Twitter, reported 11,271 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on November 14. Reportedly, the recovery rate stands at 98.26 percent, with total recoveries reaching 3,38,37,859, as per reports. Besides, the country's active caseload stands at 1,35,918 with a positivity rate of 0.90 … read-more
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Malaysia Reports 6,517 New COVID-19 Cases, 41 Deaths
Malaysia reported 6,517 new Coronavirus cases with 41 deaths in the last 24 hours. According to reports, sixteen COVID-19 cases are imported with 6,501 being locally transmitted said the ministry of Malaysia, with the total number of cases recorded to be 2,535,338 in the country. Active cases are reported to be 64,277, among which 543 have been admitted to the ICU, and 268 are in need of ventilators.
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Covid-19 Update: India Records 11,850 New Cases In Last 24 Hours
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of India on Twitter, reported 11,805 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours on November 13. Reportedly, the recovery rate stands at 98.26 percent, with total recoveries reaching 3,38,26,483, as per reports. Besides, the country's active caseload stands at 1,36,308 with a positivity rate of 0.94 … read-more
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Maharashtra Minister Asks Centre To Reduce 'Gap' Between Two Vaccine Doses
Maharashtra State health minister Rajesh Tope, on November 12, Urged the Central Government to reduce the gap between two vaccine doses. According to reports, a meeting was held virtually with the Union Ministry of health, where Tope said that the state government is working to administer at least one dose to all of its citizens by November 30. "The state has initiated several programs to increase vaccination drive", Tope added.
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India Is Almost Out Of COVID-19 Pandemic, Say's Amit Shah
Indian Home Minister, Amit Shah, said in a statement that the country is almost out of the shadow, of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reportedly, Shah attended the 51st conference of Governors and Lt. Governors at Rashtrapati Bhawan, on November 11, where he was seen praising PM Narendra Modi and explaining the world's appreciation towards crossing the 100… read-more
Tags: covid 19, Amit Shah, PM Modi, Vaccination, India
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Indore: Businesses To Offer Service Only To Fully Vaccinated Customers
In an initiative, various business associations in Indore, Madhya Pradesh had come together to help the government achieve 100 percent COVID-19 vaccinations. Reportedly, milk supplying organizations, salons, restaurants, and bars have announced that they will be offering services only to those customers who are fully vaccinated. The campaign has been reported to begin from November 30, where customers entering the premises have to present… read-more
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Oral Dose Of Remdesivir To Soon Hit Markets: Research
Gilead Sciences, the developers of Remdesivir, promising treatment against Covid-19, created a modified version of the medicine. The company, as per reports, has partnered with researchers at Georgia State University, where they have found the medicine to be highly effective in surpassing SARS-CoV-2 replication and transmission in animals when given orally. "It would be groundbreaking in improving patient access to treatment early after… read-more
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