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Health Ministry Issues Revised Guidelines For Covid Amid Rise In Cases

As per the revised COVID-19 guidelines, maintain "Physical distancing, indoor mask use, hand hygiene, Symptomatic management (hydration, anti-pyretics, antitussive) Monitor temperature and oxygen saturation (by applying a SpO probe to fingers) Stay in contact with treating physician

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Sales Plummet, Drug Comp To Face Uphill Journey In 2023

Company and analyst estimates suggest those sales could fall by nearly two-thirds this year due to built up product inventories around the world including in the countries that pay the most

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Pfizer Predicts Weak 2023 Sales Of Covid Products

The U.S. drugmaker said it expects sales of USD 13.5 billion from the vaccine for 2023, below Refinitiv estimates of USD 14.39 billion, and projected USD 8 billion in sales of its antiviral pill, Paxlovid, short of analysts' expectation of USD 10.33 billion

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WHO Supports Mask-Wearing On Long Flights Amidst Spike In Omicron Cases In US

Countries should consider recommending passengers wear masks on long haul flights to counter the latest Omicron subvariant of Covid-19 given its rapid spread in the United States, World Health Organisation officials said on Tuesday

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Evusheld May Not Protect Against Omicron Subvariant XBB.1.5: USFDA

The agency said it was closely monitoring the emergence of the XBB.1.5 subvariant, which accounted for 27.6 per cent of COVID-19 cases in the United States for the week ending Jan. 7

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XBB.1.5 Tally At 5 In India With Mild Symptoms Observed

According to the most recent data from INSACOG, over 40 per cent of Covid cases in the US now come from this subvariant, which was recently detected in at least three samples from Gujarat and one each from Karnataka and Rajasthan

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Close Watch On Global Supply Chain: Mandaviya

The pharma companies were asked to closely watch the global supply chain scenario. The pharma industry was also asked to closely monitor the production and availability of APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) as well as formulations of essential medicines for Covid management

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WHO Meets With Chinese Officials On Current Covid-19 Situation

WHO again asked for regular sharing of specific and real-time data on the epidemiological situation, including more genetic sequencing data, data on disease impact including hospitalisations, intensive care unit (ICU) admissions and deaths — and data on vaccinations delivered and vaccination status, especially in vulnerable people and those over 60 years old

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EU Seeks Joint Stance On Measures Towards China

The Health Security Committee is composed of officials from health ministries across the 27-nation bloc and chaired by the Commission. It has met frequently at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in Europe to coordinate policies

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IMA Issues Advisory Against Covid BF.7 Variant

The IMA has ensured that the association's 3.5 million doctors are dedicated to fighting and overcoming the virus across the country

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Create Covid Awareness, Mitigate Sense Of Panic, Avoid Making Speculations: Mandaviya To Doctors

He said that “our citizens look up to our Covid warriors for advice and due to recent increase in Covid-19 cases globally, it becomes the responsibility of our experts to share correct information so that rumors, misconceptions and in turn, fears can be prevented.”

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After Returning From China, An Agra Man Tested Positive For Covid

With an alarming surge in these countries, the Center stated that RT-PCR testing would be made mandatory for passengers from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Thailand

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CoWIN App Includes Nasal Vaccine; Know Benefits

Nasal vaccine is given through nose. The special thing about the vaccine is that it prevents infection as well as transmission of the covid virus. The name of the vaccine is BBV154 Z

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On Arrival RT-PCR Tests For Travellers From Hotspot Countries Like China, Japan

The Air Suvidha forms have also been made compulsory for international passengers arriving from the hotspot countries, the forms are a self-declaration digital document that informs about the current health status of the travellers who wish to enter India

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CoWIN App Includes Nasal Vaccine; Know Benefits

At present, nasal vaccine can be administered only in private hospitals

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