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COVID Antiviral Drug Molnupiravir Has Major Safety Concerns: ICMR Chief

Health

Bhargava said the United States had approved it based on only 1,433 patients in which three percent reduction was observed in symptoms in patients with mild to moderate disease.

ICMR Chief Said No Scientific Evidence Found To Support Booster Vax Dose

BW Online Bureau

Economy

On the probability of administering a booster dose, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently said that adequate stocks are available and the aim is to complete the vaccination of the target population with two doses.

COVID-19 Vaccine Delivery Through Drones Starts In Northeast

BW Online Bureau

Health

Mandaviya expressed confidence in the initiative and noted that it can be helpful in delivering not only vaccines but also other medical supplies.

Food Fortification Temporary Measure To Tackle Malnutrition: ICMR-NIN Director

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

The government is planning to fortify the rice distributed to the poor via different schemes such as midday meals in a bid to tackle malnutrition.

Covid Vaccine Effectiveness In Preventing Mortality 96% After 1st Dose, 97% After 2nd Dose: Govt

BW Online Bureau

Health

V K Paul, NITI Aayog member (Health) said it is clear that after two doses, there is near total protection from serious diseases and death. Vaccine is an important shield for protection against the novel coronavirus infection.

Meril Receives Nod From ICMR For Its Indigenous COVID-19 Self-Test Kit

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

The test kit is equipped with testing materials including a test device, one sterile nasal swab and a pre-filled buffer tube with a cap and is priced at Rs 250 as an affordable single-pack