Of waves and variants

Of waves and variants
Posted 10 Jan, 2022 | Source: bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/

Delta is easily the most dangerous variant while Omicron s the most transmissible; experts say it’s time we stop taking Covid for granted

Booster dose, night curfew Is govt bracing for third wave

Booster dose, night curfew Is govt bracing for third wave
Posted 28 Dec, 2021 | Source: News Trial

The announcement of booster dose for frontline workers and vaccination for those between the age group of 15 and 18 by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and the Chief Minister’s announcement of night curfew from December 28 should not be taken lightly.

Medical professionals in India have been awaiting this guideline, say Bengaluru doctors

Medical professionals in India have been awaiting this guideline, say Bengaluru doctors
Posted 28 Dec, 2021 | Source: THE HANS INDIA

The Centre has started to roll out vaccination for kids between 15-18 years from January 3. After the Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on teenagers vaccination

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Posted 28 Dec, 2021 | Source: THE WEEK

Microbes are omnipresent and cause infection of kids. But our body is equipped to fight most of them and, when it cannot, medical science steps in and helps, A look at the many infections around us and how we fight them

Amid Omicron Surge, experts say Govt's decision on Booster doses, Vax for Children timely

Amid Omicron Surge, experts say Govt's decision on Booster doses, Vax for Children timely
Posted 27 Dec, 2021 | Source: ETHealthWorld

The decision for the administration of precautionary doses and vaccination for children was taken as states across.

Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: 289 new cases, tests dip

Karnataka Covid-19 wrap: 289 new cases, tests dip
Posted 27 Dec, 2021 | Source: The Indian Express

The state health department said there were four deaths of which two were in Bengaluru, one each in Kodagu and Uttara Kannada. The active cases in the state now stand at 7,449.

India to give COVID-19 booster shots to healthcare workers from Jan 10

India to give COVID-19 booster shots to healthcare workers from Jan 10
Posted 27 Dec, 2021 | Source: Express Healthcare

In a national address, PM Modi said those aged 15-18 would start receiving COVID-19 vaccinations from Jan 3 and those above 60 with comorbidities would be offered booster shots after recommendation from doctors

Covid Vaccines For 15-18, Boosters For 60+, Frontline Staff In January, Says PM Modi

Covid Vaccines For 15-18, Boosters For 60+, Frontline Staff In January, Says PM Modi
Posted 27 Dec, 2021 | Source: Onlymyhealth

Prime minister Narendra Modi announced vaccinations and booster dose for the public. Read on to know more about it.

Too early to panic but take precautions: Docs

Too early to panic but take precautions: Docs
Posted 01 Dec, 2021 | Source: NT

The discovery of Omicron, the latest coronavirus variant, has led to a good deal of panic across the state, especially as two South Africans (Where the variant was first seen) tested positive for Covid-19. However, despite the scare, people aren’t sticklers for Covid protocol. Doctors say that while it is still too early to fell, people shouldn’t let their guard down.