Tag: #COVID19
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IPL 2020: Official broadcasters rush to action after 13 positive coronavirus tests
Members of the production team, many of whom are freelancers from various countries, have been asked to carry a hard copy of the negative Covid-19 test.
August 30, 2020 -
COVID19: Highest ever single day recoveries of 66,550 in last 24 hours
In testimony of the government’s policy of TESTING aggressively, TRACKING comprehensively & TREATING efficiently, the total number of recoveries has crossed 24 lakh (24,04,585).
August 25, 2020 -
Covid19: India follows ‘Test, Track, Treat strategy,’ tests nearly 3.7 crore
With 9,25,383 tests conducted in the last 24 hours, the Tests Per Million have seen a sharp rise to 26,685.
August 25, 2020 -
For the common good
Artificial intelligence and predictive analysis could be used to guide administrative strategy when combating Covid-19.
July 29, 2020 -
MCH helpline ‘misled’ cancer patient’s family
On Saturday, Subhrojit of Ichhapur in North 24 Parganas died at the MCH after being denied admission at three other hospitals on Friday.
July 15, 2020 -
Migrants coming in test positive for Covid-19, 26 new cases at Nadia
Apprehending the situation, the Trinamul Congress MP, Mohua Maitra once again posted a video message addressing the people living in her territory urging them not to allow the migrants to stay in their houses first.
May 29, 2020 -
Hill transport to remain shut till 15 June
The Himalayan Transport Coordination Committee has said that all transport services will continue to remain suspended until 15 June in the Hills, but that emergency vehicles and those carrying essential commodities will ply as usual.
May 27, 2020 -
The abandoned London Book Fair
Initially, the organisers of Reed Exhibitions were taking their time in calling off the fair, anxiety about the contagion from coronavirus being widespread. But when the big American publishers decided to pull out, it became obvious that the fair would be seriously diminished, so they decided to cancel the event.
May 11, 2020 -
Jitendra Singh reviews DARPG’s COVID 19 Public Grievances Redressal Progress Report with states and union territories
The average Grievance Redressal time for Central Government’s COVID19 Public Grievance cases stands at 1.45 days/ grievance.
May 5, 2020 -
Towards Recession
Conventional recessions can be tackled by loose fiscal and monetary policy. These will not work when fear drives the slowdown. In many countries interest rates are already close to zero, so central banks have lost their power to stimulate through big rate cuts. The RBI could cut interest rates by as much as two per cent, but will that revive lending when recession and fear are killing businesses?
April 15, 2020 -
India should strive for a greater leadership role
Fareed Zakaria, a leading foreign affairs expert stated, “The US is abdicating its role as leader of the world. During previous pandemics such as Zika and Ebola, the US was at the forefront of organising international effort. President Obama stepped up as the president of the world.” He added, “In this case, the US is absent. It has no interest in a global leadership role...it is acting childishly.”
April 14, 2020 -
Foodgrains not reaching people: Somen Mitra
Not mincing words in lambasting the NDA and Trinamul dispensations, the veteran Congress leader has questioned the quantum of relief the people of this state would get from the Centre's economic package.
April 10, 2020 -
Punjab expects Rs 5000 Cr revenue loss in April, cuts expenditure for COVID-19
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Amarinder Singh on Saturday ordered expenditure cuts by all government departments to meet urgent expenses needed to deal with the current crisis.
April 4, 2020 -
PM Modi, President Trump to deploy full strength of partnership in fight against COVID-19
This was shared by the PM on Saturday evening via a tweet from his official Twitter handle that read, "Had an extensive telephone conversation with President @realDonaldTrump. We had a good discussion, and agreed to deploy the full strength of the India-US partnership to fight COVID-19."
April 4, 2020 -
IIT Roorkee develops low-cost face shields for AIIMS Rishikesh to tackle COVID-19
The shield can be used along with the protective gear by healthcare personnel while entering the wards housing COVID-19 patients.
April 4, 2020 -
COVID19: WHO calls for stronger role of society’s approach in South-East Asia Region
“A more comprehensive approach is needed with communities at the center of our response. Most importantly, communities need to be engaged and empowered to take appropriate decisions and measures. The onus must be on each one. At this stage, everyone needs to contribute to minimize health as well as socio-economic impact of the pandemic,” said Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia.
April 4, 2020 -
PM Modi meets various empowered groups to review preparation to combat COVID 19
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a joint meeting of the Empowered Groups constituted for planning and ensuring implementation of COVID-19 response activities in the country.
April 4, 2020