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UN forecast: India's economy to grow 7.5% in 2021, but warns situation 'fragile' due to Covid second wave

For recovery, access to Covid-19 vaccine is critical but in India "access to vaccines is unequal and insufficient to meet the massive demand," said the UN report

May 12, 2021

CO2 cylinders sold as oxygen in Srinagar; shop seized, seller held [details]

In a shocking incident, a shopkeeper in Srinagar was caught selling CO2 cylinders as oxygen ones. The accused has now been arrested.

May 11, 2021

Remdesivir not suitable for all COVID patients: Expert warns [Details]

Using steroids at initial stage will cause you more harm than benefit.

May 9, 2021

Rahul Gandhi asks Modi: Revamp Govt's Covid and vaccine strategy, provide relief to poor

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi said Modi government's lack of a clear and coherent Covid and vaccination strategy led to the current scenario of exponentially spreading Covid-19 in the country

May 7, 2021

Double mutant strain can infect those who recovered from COVID, warns expert [Details]

Checking oxygen saturation level pre-requisite to prevent 'Happy Hypoxia'

May 6, 2021

This magical position while sleeping significantly improves oxygen levels [COVID safety tips]

Here's a guide that explains proning and its benefits in COVID patients to help breathing and improve oxygen saturation levels.

May 6, 2021

Call on extending lockdown in Karnataka after PM's address tonight, says Yediyurappa

Karnataka Chief Minister B.S.Yediyurappa on Wednesday said that the decision on whether to enforce complete or partial lockdown in the state will be taken only after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation in the evening.

May 5, 2021

Admit only moderate/severe COVID patients, Telangana govt to private hospitals [details]

The hospitals have also been told not to wait or ask for Covid test result for admitting patients with moderate or severe symptoms.

May 5, 2021

Over 1 Billion Doses of COVID-19 Vaccines Given So Far But Inequalities Still Glaring

As of 2 May 2021, 1.16 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been administered across the world. However, global and internal inequalities in vaccine equity threaten the progress of the goal of vaccinating a population of over 7 billion people.

May 3, 2021

Youngsters beware: Covid-related Happy Hypoxia is a silent killer

Happy hypoxia will cause severe damage to the lungs, as the Covid patient will not be aware of low oxygen saturation

May 3, 2021

Over 450 COVID patients in queue for ICUs, ventilators in B'luru [shocking details]

Bengaluru has emerged as the epicenter of COVID-19 in the southern state of Karnataka, where people are seen running from pillar to post in hopes of getting an ICU and ventilator for COVID patients.

May 2, 2021

COVID quackery infiltrates Karnataka Police Force; uses steam inhalation to prevent infection

Shortly after a viral video showed BSF jawans inhaling steam to prevent COVID-19, a similar incident from Mangaluru has come to light, this time involving the state police officers.

May 2, 2021

Oxygen concentrators can be imported for personal use; exempted from customs clearance [details]

The exemption of oxygen concentrators is only temporary, till July 31, 2021, which means friends and relatives living abroad can send you the machine sans customs clearance.

Apr 30, 2021

Ailing elderly couple under home quarantine on their own; B'luru NGOs come to rescue

Peeing in bucket, house in mess; B'luru NGOs come to aid of COVID-positive elderly couple

An elderly couple in Bengaluru with no one to look after were living in a distressing condition when NGO volunteers came to help them. Read more.

Apr 29, 2021

Fact check: What happened to elderly COVID patient with head injury in Sirsi; did doctors do it

Fact check: Viral video claims elderly COVID patient died after doctors hit him on head [truth here]

A viral video is doing the rounds on social media, claiming that an elderly COVID patient in Sirsi died as a result of a head injury inflicted by the doctors. Here's the truth behind it.