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29 Dec

DCGI gives nod to Sun Pharma to market molnupiravir for COVID-19 treatment

editor0 Commentsbreaking news, Covid19, Health, IndiaCovid-19, health, medicine

On Tuesday Sun Pharma said, its subsidiary has received authorization for emergency use from the Drugs Controller General of India to manufacture and market a generic version of MSD and Ridgeback's antiviral drug molnupiravir under the brand name Molxvir in India. The recommended dose of the drug is 800 mg twice a day for five days.The duration of treatment of molnupiravir is much shorter compared to other therapies which is a significant advantage. Molnupiravir has been developed by MSD and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics.It has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration and the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory…

29 Dec

Suspension of Hero I-League after new covid-19 cases

editor0 CommentsEntertainment, Covid19, India, Sports

Hero I-League has suspended for two weeks after covid-19 cases were reported inside the bio-secure bubble in Kolkata. At least 15 players have tested positive for the virus according to reports. The I-League committee is all set to meet in the afternoon and will announce the final decision. A total of 13 teams are playing this season’s I-League which started only three days back. In addition to that eight more players from seven other teams who have been putting up in the Kolkata hotel have tested positive for the virus.

28 Dec

COVID-19 Booster Dose guidelines for senior citizens

editor0 CommentsCovid19, Health, India

On Tuesday (December 28) Health Ministry of India informed that persons aged above 60 and those who have co-morbidities will not be required to produce or submit any certificate from the doctor for the booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Booster doses of COVID-19 vaccines will be available from January 10, 2022 for healthcare and front line workers and also for citizens above 60 years of age and people with co morbidities.

21 Dec

31 out of 54 Omicron patients discharged in Maharashtra

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31 patients out of 54 who were infected with the new coronavirus variant Omicron in Maharashtra till now have been discharged from hospitals on Monday. No new cases of Omicron by the WHO, was reported in the state on Monday, keeping the newly discovered strain's tally constant at 54, he said. Of these, the highest 22 cases were from Mumbai. According to the health department, 31 of the 54 patients infected with Omicron so far have been discharged from hospitals after they returned negative RT-PCR test reports. Since 1st December, as many as 1,36,400 travellers have arrived from overseas, including…

20 Dec

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launches ‘Health Prime’ awellness rider

editor0 CommentsBusiness, Health‘Health Prime’ awellness rider, Bajaj Allianz

Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, has announced the launch of its unique ‘Health Prime’ rider. This rider can be availed along with the company’s health insurance and personal accident policies. In order to provide seamless services under this rider, the Company has tied up with Bajaj Finserv Health Ltd., a health-tech company which will leverage its extensive network of more than 2,500 lab chains and 90,000 doctors with various specialties to serve the customers of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance.

20 Dec

Affordplan Swasth partners with Sebabrata Hospital

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Affordplan Swasth and Sebabrata Hospital have announced their collaboration for a healthcare savings card to make hospital facilities more affordable and accessible to patient families in and around Kolkata. Affordplan Swasth is a YES BANK prepaid card with a digital wallet that enables OPD (Outpatient Department) services, lab tests, purchase of medicines and goal-based EMI savings for all IPD (Inpatient Department) treatments.

19 Dec

Omicron spreading significantly faster than Delta, cases doubling in 1.5 to 3 days: WHO

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The Omicron variant of coronavirus has been reported in 89 countries and the number of cases is doubling in 1.5 to 3 days in areas with community transmission, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday. Omicron is spreading rapidly in countries with high levels of population immunity, but it is unclear if this is due to the variant’s ability to evade immunity, its inherent increased transmissibility or a combination of both, the WHO said in an update. “There is consistent evidence that Omicron has a substantial growth advantage over Delta. It is spreading significantly faster than the Delta variant…

18 Dec

Comedian Varun Thakur will host ‘MTV Anything For Love’

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MTV India has taken up the challenge of finding the true love by pitting couples and their love to test in their new show ‘MTV Anything for love, love ke liyen kuch bhi karega Fragrance partner Wildstone Intense’. Varun Thakur, the improvising genius and internet star, will host this exciting game show, which will premiere on MTV on Saturdays and Sundays at 7 p.m. beginning December 18, 2021.

18 Dec

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Announces its Entry in Jorhat

editor0 CommentsAssam, HealthNiva Bupa Health Insurance

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Pvt. Ltd. has announced its entry in Jorhat, as part of its next phase of growth. Niva Bupa is starting its operations in Jorhatand aims to provide health coverage to around 10,000 people in the next five years. Niva Bupa is on a strong growth journey with presence in 350 cities and recently marked the opening of 100 offices across the country. In the current financial year, the company has opened 1 office in every 3.5 days and aims to cover 600 cities by FY 24.

18 Dec

Niva Bupa Health Insurance Announces its Entry in Siliguri

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Niva Bupa Health Insurance Pvt. Ltd. has announced its entry in Siliguri, as part of its next phase of growth. Niva Bupa is starting its operations in Siliguri and aims to provide health coverage to around 6,000 people in the next five years. With this expansion, Niva Bupa targets to clock around INR 10 Croregross written premium and 10 times increase in policy purchase in the next five years in Siliguri. The company will also bring business opportunities for people in the city as it plans to onboard around 1,200 agents by FY 25-26.