Omicron Causes Mild Illness in Vaccinated People: DAK
Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said Omicron variant causes mild illness in individuals who are fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
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Omicron Threat: DHSK Sounds Valley Wide Alert
Director Health Services Kashmir on Thursday chaired a meeting with health officials including Chief Medical Officers, NHM officials, Medical Superintendents of hospitals to discuss the Covid-19 scenario.
Does Omicron Defeat Vaccines? No Sign Of That Yet, Says Oxford
There’s no evidence existing vaccines won’t provide some protection against the omicron variant, the University of Oxford said as scientists scramble to assess the new Covid-19 mutation.
ITC Starts Clinical Trials Of Nasal Spray For Covid-19 Prevention
Diversified entity ITC on Thursday confirmed that it is developing a nasal spray for COVID-19 prevention for which it has initiated clinical trials.
Over Half Of Women, Children Found Anemic In India: Survey
Anaemia among children and women continues to be a cause of concern, with more than half of them being found anemic in 14 states and Union Territories and all-India level, according to the findings of NFHS-5.
68% Adult Population In J&K Given Second Vaccine Dose
After completing 100 percent first dose vaccination of all above 18 years of age, the health department in Jammu and Kashmir has managed to give a second jab to over 68 percent of the population, officials said.
Pfizer Allows Others To Make Its Covid Pill, 53% Of The World To Benefit
US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on Tuesday announced a deal to make its prospective antiviral Covid-19 pill available more cheaply in the world’s least wealthy countries.
Air Pollution Is Major Determinant For Negative Health Outcomes In India
Data from the 2021 global Lancet Countdown report shows that there has been a nine-per cent increase in the number of deaths related to coal-derived PM2.5 in India in 2019 compared to 2015.
Admin Expands Golden Card Benefits
The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Saturday expanded the benefits under Golden Cards to 90 more medical procedures, including pacemaker implantation and endovascular treatment, officials said.
Covaxin Gets Shelf Life Extension Up To 12 Months
Vaccine maker Bharat Biotech on Wednesday said the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has approved the extension of shelf life of its COVID-19 vaccine Covaxin up to 12 months from the date of manufacture.
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