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11 Jan

“Historic”: Pig Heart Implant In US Man Holds Out Hope For Organ Crisis

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In what is dubbed as a 'first-of-its-kind surgery', the US surgeons have performed a successful transplant of a 'porcine' heart into an adult human with end-stage heart disease. The 57-year-old Maryland resident with terminal heart disease received a successful transplant of a genetically-modified pig heart and is said to be still doing well three days later. "It was the only currently available option for the patient," the University of Maryland Medicine said on Monday (January 10, 2022) after performing the historic surgery. "This organ transplant demonstrated for the first time that a genetically-modified animal heart can function like a human…

11 Jan

Covid cases in India: PM Modi to chair virtual meet with chief ministers on Thursday

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The rising number of Covid cases has been a cause for concern, especially since the poll season is at hand now. In order to take effective steps to curb the spread of the Omicron-driven infection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair a virtual conference meeting with chief ministers on Thursday, January 13. PM Modi will review the Covid situation in the country and take stock of the measures implemented to curb the spread of the infection. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday chaired a virtual review meeting on Covid-19. PM Modi said that he would hold a meeting with chief…

10 Jan

India records 1,79,723 cases of COVID, 146 deaths

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India witnessed single-day rise of 1,79,723 covid cases taking the total toll to 3,57,07,727, including 4,033 cases of the Omicron variant reported across 27 states and union territories, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday. The number of active cases has increased to 7,23,619, the highest, while the death toll has climbed to 4,83,936 with 146 fatalities, the data updated later stated. Of the total 4,033 cases of Omicron variant, 1,552 have recovered. Maharashtra recorded the maximum number of Omicron cases to around 1,216, followed by Rajasthan 529, Delhi 513, Karnataka 441, Kerala 333 and Gujarat…

10 Jan

Maximum no of Omicron cases in Maharashtra

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On Monday the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) informed in its bulletin that the country registered 4,033 cases of Omicron. In the last 24 hours, 410 fresh cases on the new COVID-19 variant have been reported in India. Of the total Omicron cases recorded 2,481 are active and 1,552 have recovered or migrated. Maharashtra continues to have the maximum number of Omicron cases in the country. The state has logged 1,216 cases of which 762 are active. In the last 24 hours, Maharashtra alone has reported 207 cases of Omicron, becoming the single largest state to report most number…

10 Jan

Accelerate vaccine drive for adolescents in mission mode: PM Modi in Covid review meet

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reviewed the Covid-19 pandemic situation in the country in the wake of the rise in cases, fuelled by the Omicron variant, and asked to accelerate the vaccine drive for adolescents in a mission mode. A meeting with chief ministers will be convened to discuss state-specific scenarios, best practices and the public health response, PM Modi said. The meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya. Top officials part of the meeting included the Aviation Secretary, Home Secretary, Cabinet Secretary, and Chairman of the Railway Board, among others.…

08 Jan

Assam CM has announced incentives for the frontline workers engaged in the vaccination drive

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Assam government has announced incentives for the frontline workers in Assam who are engaged in the vaccination drive. The state government has decided to give a monetary incentive of Rs 1,500 per month to each Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) along with their monthly salary till completion of vaccination. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “The monetary incentive will be given from January to March 31. We will also give a monetary incentive of Rs 1,500 per month to each ASHA facilitator and vaccine verifier. Also, the state government will give incentives of Rs 1,000 to each ASHA worker of…

08 Jan

Over 2 crore teenagers have vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine

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India began vaccination of children in the age group 15-18 on January 3, 2021, a crucial milestone in expanding immunity beyond adults. Over 2 crore teenagers have been successfully vaccinated with the first dose of vaccine against COVID-19 under India’s vaccination drive. According to health ministry officials, over 91% of the adult population of the country has received at least one dose of the vaccine while more than 66% have been vaccinated with both doses. There are an estimated 10 crore children in the 15-18 age group eligible for the vaccination, out of which, over 2 crores have already received one…

08 Jan

In Chennai,only Double Vaccinated people will get Train Tickets from Monday

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Due to increase in Omicron cases, passengers without double vaccine certificate will not be able to purchase tickets. Only double vaccinated people will be allowed to travel by Chennai local trains from January 10 to 31 January, the Southern Railway announced today. There won't be any exception and the rule will also apply to season ticket holders too. The unreserved ticketing system on mobile will not be available during the period. Tamil Nadu reported 8,981 new COVID-19 cases on Friday. Majority of the new cases comes from Chennai, Coimbatore, Kancheepuram and Thiruvallur . Tamil Nadu has reported 121 cases of…

07 Jan

PM Modi vows to reach best possible healthcare benefits to poor

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Underlining his government’s commitment to reaching the benefits of healthcare to the poor and the middle class, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the second campus of Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute (CNCI) in Kolkata on Friday. Dedicating to the nation the 400-bed tertiary cancer care centre to the nation built at a cost of ₹534 crore online, he told the gathering that India has reached the “historic milestone” of administering 150 crore doses of COVID-19 vaccine during the day. "Today, over 90 per cent of India's adult population has already got the first dose of Covid vaccine. This reflects the country's…

07 Jan

No lockdown in Mumbai, Omicron less severe if vaccinated: BMC chief Iqbal Singh Chahal

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Even as Mumbai reported record 20,181 fresh COVID-19 cases on January 6, the country's financial capital has no plans to impose a lockdown. The city has no plans to shut down even as the cases continue to surge, Bloomberg News reported, quoting Mumbai’s Municipal Commissioner Iqbal Singh Chahal. "Mumbai has already banned large gatherings and also put restrictions on the number of people that can attend events. No lockdown and no further restrictions are planned even if cases were to rise," Chahal told Bloomberg News in an interview. Among the newly reported cases, only 5 percent of patients required medical…