UK extends coronavirus quarantine period from 7 to 10 days
London: People who test positive for coronavirus or display some of the obvious symptoms must self-isolate or quarantine for a period of 10 days instead of just a week, the UK’s Chief Medical Officers announced in a guidance update on Thursday. Until now, those displaying symptoms such as a new continuous cough, a temperature or […]
Centre not under obligation to pay for shortfall in GST compensation fund: AG
New Delhi: The Attorney General has opined that there is no obligation on the central government to pay the GST compensation shortfall to states and the GST Council has to decide on ways to make good any shortfall, sources said. After the GST Council’s meeting in March, the Centre had sought views from Attorney General […]
COVID-19: Herd immunity can’t be strategic choice or option in India, says health ministry
New Delhi: Given the size of India’s population, herd immunity “cannot be a strategic choice or option”, the health ministry said on Thursday as it urged people to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour till a vaccine is developed. At a press briefing, when asked whether India was approaching herd immunity against the coronavirus infection, Officer on Special […]
Lujan Grisham builds profile as Biden looks to make VP pick
Santa Fe (US): Michelle Lujan Grisham has not received the attention of many higher-profile candidates under consideration to be Joe Biden’s running mate. But she has a resume that few of them can match. The New Mexico governor has executive experience and served in the US House and as her state’s health secretary. Tested by […]
Understanding Innoculation and Immune Response
A Short Guide to Vaccine Development
Vaccines are developed to reduce risk of getting a disease. These help by working with our body’s natural defence mechanism to build protection. When a vaccine is induced into our body, the immune system responds and remembers in order to kill any infection that may strike in the future. Louis Pasteur realized the importance of […]
India-UN Development Partnership Fund supports projects to respond to COVID-19
United Nations: The India-UN Development Partnership Fund is supporting various projects to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in areas of boosting national healthcare capacities, reducing risk of transmission, mitigating socio-economic impact and catalysing transformative recovery, according to a UN-supported website. Established in 2017, the India-UN Development Partnership Fund is a dedicated facility within the United […]
Rajasthan Cong MLAs will camp together till assembly session, says chief whip
Jaipur: Congress MLAs huddled in a hotel here for the last fortnight will continue to camp together till the Rajasthan Assembly meets on August 14, a party leader said Thursday. This was discussed at the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) meeting held at the Fairmont hotel on the outskirts of the city, where MLAs loyal to […]
J&K reports 450 new COVID-19 cases
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday reported 450 novel coronavirus cases including 67 travelers, taking the overall to 19869 in J&K. Among them, 83 were reported from Jammu and 367 from Kashmir. Giving district wise details, official sources told GNS that Srinagar reported 183 cases, Baramulla 42, Kulgam2, Shopian 6, Anantnag 20, Kupwara 16, Pulwama […]
Covid-19: Home quarantine guidelines for asymptomatic patients revised
SRINAGAR: In an important modification in the protocol for positives of Covid- 19 infection and their contacts, Jammu and Kashmir Government today revised home isolation guidelines to permit such patients for home quarantine who are asymptomatic with no comorbidity and are not vulnerable otherwise. An order issued by Health & Medical Education Department in this […]
