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Experts from the industry discuss the loss of faith in the government amidst the Pandemic

A Critical Situation

Jyotsna Sharma

In an exclusive conversation Dr. Rommel Tickoo, Associate Director - Internal Medicine, Max Hospital, Saket speaks about the reasons contributing to the increase in Covid-19 cases, the challenges in management and the outlook.

India To Waive Import Duty On COVID-19 Vaccines, Says Government Source

Imports of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine are due to arrive soon and the government has also urged Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson and Johnson to sell their products to India.

IFFCO Setting Up Oxygen Plant In Guj, To Give It For Free To Hospitals

IFFCO will also put up three more plants across the country to help the nation in this pandemic period, it said.

Private Sector To Play Vital Role In COVID-19 Vaccination Drive: RS Sharma, National Health Authority

Sharma said that while private hospitals are playing an important role in the vaccination programme, the private sector itself is poised to contribute actively to major healthcare-related initiatives including roadmap for Co-WIN platform, and National Digital Health Mission.

COVID-19: India records highest single-day rise of 2,61,500 cases, 1,501 deaths

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The death toll increased to 1,77,150 with a record 1,501 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed

COVID: Panel Set Up To Ensure Adequate, Timely Supply Of Medical Oxygen To Hospitals In J-K

The committee has been asked to meet frequently and make necessary arrangements for ensuring regular and adequate supply of medical oxygen to all hospitals to meet any current and future needs,

India Shifts From Mass Vaccine Exporter To Importer, Worrying The World

India breached 200,000 daily infections for the first time on Thursday, and is trying to inoculate more of its population using domestically produced shots.

Mumbai's Haffkine Gets Centre's Nod To Produce Covaxin

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray had earlier requested the Centre to allow the Haffkine Institute to produce Covaxin, which is currently produced by the Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech, the official from the chief minister's office (CMO) said.

Covid ICU Beds With Ventilators Fully Occupied In 69 Of 94 Hospitals In Delhi

Out of 1,177 COVID ICU beds with ventilators, only 79 were vacant, while 348 out of 2,130 COVID ICU beds without ventilators were vacant, according to the app.

India Approves Sputnik V; Dr Reddy's To Import Vaccine From Russia

The Russian Direct Investment Fund said more than 850 million doses of Sputnik V are going to be produced annually in India -- the 60th country to approve the vaccine.

DCGI Gives Nod For Restricted Emergency Use Of Russian COVID-19 Vaccine Sputnik V In India: Sources

The approval by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) came after the Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) on Monday recommended granting approval to Sputnik V for restricted emergency use subject to certain regulatory conditions.

Expert Panel Recommends Granting Approval To COVID Vaccine Sputnik V For Emergency Use In India

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) will take a final call on the recommendation. If approved, it will be the third COVID-19 vaccine to be available in India.

Vaccinated Indian National Among 20 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Singapore