 | Long neglected PHC building gets new life as COVID care centre after TN MLA’s interventionAfter speaking to the staff of the Upgraded Primary Health Centre during his inspection, MLA M Palaniyandi immediately ordered the renovation of the unused building |
 | Armed forces rope in Battlefield Nursing Assistants to help in COVID-19 careLt Gen Kanitkar also said a large number of Battlefield Nursing Assistants who are trained in basic medical care have been brought in for COVID-19 management. |
 | Three reasons for making COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for childrenFactors such as vaccine hesitancy and mistaken beliefs about the risks COVID-19 poses to children may make this a challenging goal. |
 | IIT comes up with green tech to reduce firewood for cremating the deadAt a time when corpses are piling up at crematoriums across the country, this innovation might come in handy, as this ecofriendly traditional method requires less wood. |
 | Delhi school sets up walk-in 'oxygen cafes' for Covid-19 patientsA COVID care centre was opened at Mount Carmel School recently by converting its auditorium and classrooms into a 100-bed facility where patients with mild symptoms can be admitted. |
 | Why this Chandigarh doctor chose Mysuru for Covid dutyDr Harsha, who hails from a family of agriculturists in Mandya district, is pursuing his MD in Radiodiagnosis at PGIMER, Chandigarh. |
 | Odisha to vaccinate vulnerable people without identify proofPeople to be made part of the special vaccination drive included nomads, sadhus and saints, prisoners, inmates of mental health institutions, residents of old age homes, and roadside beggars. |
 | Disturbed over Covid news from Bengaluru, Dubai-based NRI rushes 150 oxygen concentratorsMayne said it was very difficult for him to see his countrymen and women battling all odds to save lives. |
 | Asthmatic driver wants to help gasping COVID patients in KashmirManzoor Ahmad carries a portable oxygen cylinder in his load carrier and the oxygen pipe remains connected to his nose 24x7. |
 | Jharkhand ropes in 2 lakh MGNREGA workers, 25 lakh SHG women to spread Covid awarenessAs many as 80 village resource persons (VRPs) have already been trained, who will further go to their areas and train about 2 lakh MGNREGA workers, said RD Secretary Aradhana Patnaik. |
 | Europe woos tourists with cash, cafes and Covid-free islandsThe European Commission is working on a "Digital Green Pass" that would provide proof of vaccination and Covid test results, with the aim of making travel easier. |
 | TN government school teachers to donate a day's salary to CM Covid-19 relief fund"There are over 2.62 lakh government school teachers who have volunteered towards this initiative and we hope that the government will soon pass a G.O. regarding the deduction of a day’s salary." |
 | Sofosbuvir with Ledipasvir and Daclatasvir: Scientists recommend better alternative to RemdesivirThe scientists said their analysis suggested Sofosbuvir in combination with Ledipasvir and Daclatasvir as potential therapeutic agents for SARS-CoV-2. |
 | India fights Covid: Srinagar's Dal Lake gets floating ambulance serviceThe service, which is expected to benefit thousands of people in the landlocked region, is the brainchild of Tariq Ahmad Patloo. |
 | On Mothers' Day, Delhi family mourned loss of brave doctor, her unborn childInstead the family spent the day remembering Dr Dimple, fondly called Dipika by her friends and family, and Ravish Chawla tweeted a video of his wife in which she cautioned people. |
