The drug which was originally manufactured to treat the Ebola virus in the year 2014 has been used for other viral outbreaks including SARS and MERS. In addition to several states in the country reporting vaccine shortage, states like Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh Delhi, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh have also started reporting a shortage of antiviral drug
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(Image Source: Reuters) In a major development, an expert panel has recommended for emergency use of Sputnik V – a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Russia – in India with certain conditions. The final decision will be taken by the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI). Once approved, it will be rolled in India by Pharma
World Health Organisation/Dr Surya Kant Tripathi. (Image Source: Reuters/Screengrab) The World Health Organisation (WHO) recently recommended that antiparasitic drug Ivermectin must be used to treat COVID-19 patients within the clinical trials only. The WHO sighted lack of conclusive data behind this recommendation, which is applicable to “patients with COVID-19 of any disease severity.” Despite this,
Let’s hope that the beginning of this year ends all our hardships and brings lots of happiness, mirth and contentment in our lives. Ugadi, Gudi Padwa 2021: Living in as diverse a country as India has many advantages including celebrating umpteen number of festivals throughout the year. Barely a fortnight has passed since the country
Jallianwala Bagh became a key point in the history of India’s struggle for independence. 102 Years Of Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: April 13 marks the day of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, and this Tuesday is the 102nd anniversary of the incident. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre refers to the incident that took place in 1919 at Amritsar’s Jallianwala