Contact tracing is a well needed technology for the COVID-19 pandemic control, but can it replace the conventional labour intensive tracing methods?
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SCTIMST to organize commercial launch of Agappe Chitra Magna for detection of COVID 19
News: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) in collaboration with Agappe Diagnostics Ltd has commercially launched the Agappe Chitra Magna Kit for detection of Covid-19. Facts: Agappe Chitra Magna:It is a magnetic nanoparticle-based RiboNucleic Acid (RNA) extraction kit for use during testing for the detection of COVID-19. Application: The kit can… Continue reading SCTIMST to organize commercial launch of Agappe Chitra Magna for detection of COVID 19
What is Remdesivir and why its’s effectiveness against Covid-19 is doubtful?
The US has allowed the emergency use of experimental antiviral drug Remdesivir for coronavirus treatment. Know here why ->
India, AIIB sign agreement for USD 500 million COVID-19 support for India
News:Government of India and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank(AIIB) signed an agreement for a $500 million “COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health Systems Preparedness Project”. Facts: The project is co-financed by the World Bank. Aim: To help India prevent, detect and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthen its public health preparedness. Additional Facts: Crisis Recovery… Continue reading India, AIIB sign agreement for USD 500 million COVID-19 support for India
GOI launches AYUSH interventions for COVID 19 situation
News: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of AYUSH jointly launched three clinical research studies on Ayurveda interventions as an add-on to standard care to COVID 19 situation Facts: Clinical research studies on Ayurveda interventions as prophylaxis and as an add-on to standard care to COVID 19: It is a joint initiative of… Continue reading GOI launches AYUSH interventions for COVID 19 situation
What Is ‘Covid Toe’?
News: A study led by Spanish doctors has found five kinds of rashes, including Covid-toe, affecting covid-19 patients. Facts: Covid-toe: Asymmetrical, chilblain-like lesions around the hands and feet Outbreaks of small blisters, often itchy, found on the trunk and limbs Pink or white raised areas of skin that look like nettle rash. Maculopapules – small,… Continue reading What Is ‘Covid Toe’?
1.6 billion at the risk of losing jobs, warns ILO
News:According to the International Labour Organization(ILO) report, nearly half of the global workforce is at risk of losing livelihoods due to COVID-19. Facts: International Labour Organization(ILO): Established in: 1919 Aim: To promote social and economic justice through setting up of international labour standards. Members: 187 member states Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland Significance: It is the first… Continue reading 1.6 billion at the risk of losing jobs, warns ILO
India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
News:United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted by consensus the “International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19” Facts: The resolution was drafted by Mexico. It calls for equitable, efficient and timely access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus. It also calls for strengthening the scientific… Continue reading India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
Covid-19: Govt sets up national vaccine task force
News:The Government of India has announced the setting up of a new task force to work on the development of vaccines and potential drugs. Facts: Chairman: It is co-chaired by Vinod Paul, member NITI Aayog and Professor K Vijay Raghavan, principal scientific advisor to the government. Other members: It will include representatives of the Ministry… Continue reading Covid-19: Govt sets up national vaccine task force
India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus
News: The government formed a high level task force to research on coronavirus and develop a vaccine. Facts: Aim: To enable COVID-19-related research by academia, industry and international community. Functions: create clinical cohorts focussing on long term follow-up of people for better understanding of the disease. collect bio-specimens which will form the basis for further… Continue reading India sets up high-level task force to develop vaccine for coronavirus
