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Will try our best to supply Covid-19 vaccines to Bangladesh: Indian High Commissioner
India will try its best to supply Covid-19 vaccines to Bangladesh, Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami said today.
22 April 2021, 09:02 AM
Pfizer confirms fake Covid-19 vaccine shots on sale in Mexico, Poland: Reports
US drugmaker Pfizer on Wednesday (April 21) confirmed that suspect doses of its coronavirus vaccine that were seized in Mexico and Poland were indeed fake, with doses going for as much as US$1,000 (S$1,328) a shot, according to US media.
22 April 2021, 06:18 AM
India sees world's highest single-day spike with 3.14 lakh Covid-19 cases
India reported the world's highest single-day spike in coronavirus cases with 3,14,835 infections and 2,104 fatalities in the last 24 hours, according to figures released by Indian Health Ministry this morning.
22 April 2021, 05:24 AM
Covid-19 vaccine: Bangladesh engages India over timely delivery of 5 lakh doses
Bangladesh has taken up the issue of speeding up delivery of about five lakh doses of Covid-19 vaccines with India through diplomatic channels to ensure momentum of the vaccination drive in that country, diplomatic sources in India said today.
21 April 2021, 17:17 PM
95 Covid-19 deaths recorded in 24 hours
Ninety-five people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
21 April 2021, 10:55 AM
India's Serum institute to sell AstraZeneca vaccine to private hospitals at $8/dose
The Serum Institute of India said on Wednesday it would sell the AstraZeneca (AZN.L) vaccine to the country's state governments at 400 rupees ($5.30) per dose and to private hospitals at 600 rupees ($7.95).
21 April 2021, 09:30 AM
Long Ride for Treatment: Jannat doing better after surgery
The condition of seven-month-old Jannat has improved significantly after her surgery at Rangpur Medical College Hospital, where she reached after a 110km ride on her father’s battery-run rickshaw on Saturday.
20 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Covid-19: 10 Rohingyas dead, 507 infected since last year
A total of 507 Rohingya refugees were infected with Covid-19 in the camps of Cox's Bazar since the coronavirus outbreak started March last year.
20 April 2021, 12:58 PM
Russia has proposed manufacturing its Covid-19 vaccine in Bangladesh: Momen
Russia has proposed to manufacture its ‘Sputnik V’ Covid-19 vaccine in Bangladesh in collaboration with the local pharmaceuticals under a co-production arrangement while Bangladesh is searching other sources apart from India to get vaccines.
20 April 2021, 10:00 AM
Vaccinated yet Covid-positive people at less health risk: CVASU study
A study has found that people who contracted coronavirus after getting vaccinated are at lower health risk.
20 April 2021, 06:27 AM
New, grim record every day: 112 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours
One hundred and twelve people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
19 April 2021, 11:01 AM
New Delhi under weeklong curfew from tonight to curb Covid-19 infections
India’s capital Delhi will be placed under complete curfew for a week from tonight.
19 April 2021, 07:48 AM
Risk for cerebral venous thrombosis elevated after COVID-19
Rates of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT), also called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, are significantly higher among people with COVID-19 than in
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Past COVID-19 infection does not fully protect young people against reinfection
A past COVID-19 infection does not completely protect against reinfection in young people, according to an observational study of more than 3,000
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Novo Nordisk and UofT announce joint investment to address diabetes & chronic disease prevention
Novo Nordisk A/S and the University of Toronto (UofT) has announced a CAD 40 million investment to establish the Novo Nordisk Network for Healthy Populations, says a press release.
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Why the COVID-19 vaccines are safe
Vaccination is a simple, safe, and effective way of protecting people against harmful diseases before they come into contact with them.
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Ramadan food habit during COVID-19
Ramadan will see Muslims around the world observing daytime fasting for 30 days, abstaining from meals and drinks, while spending large portions of their time in prayers.
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Khaleda slightly improved
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition has slightly improved as her body temperature dropped since she got infected with coronavirus, said FM Siddique, head of the medical team that has been monitoring her.
17 April 2021, 18:00 PM
Khaleda with Covid: CT scan tells she is in good shape
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, who tested positive for Covid-19 on April 10, was taken to the capital’s Evercare Hospital last night for a CT scan.
15 April 2021, 18:00 PM
India's drug regulator gives clearance for restricted emergency use of Russia's Sputnik V
India's drug regulator has given the clearance for restricted emergency use of Russian Covid-19 vaccine "Sputnik V", paving the way for a third vaccine against novel coronavirus as the country tries to check a surging second wave of the virus.
13 April 2021, 05:59 AM