With COVID-19 cases rising, what can those with comorbidities do to stay safe?

With COVID-19 cases rising, what can those with comorbidities do to stay safe?

Senior citizens wait for their turn to get vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine, at BMC hospital in Mumbai. (PTI Photo) As the COVID caseload continues to rise in the country – currently at over 3 lakh new cases a day for over a week now – the importance of physical distancing rules and following safety protocols … Read more

Vaccine strategy to remain focused on priority group

Vaccine strategy to remain focused on priority group

Paul said the country would stick to the 45 years and above priority age group. The next four weeks were going to be critical for India as the situation is serious and the second wave is spreading across the country, VK Paul, member- health, Niti Aayog said on Tuesday at the Union health ministry briefing. … Read more

COVID-19 surge in states pushes Centre to emphasize on targeted vaccinations

COVID-19 surge in states pushes Centre to emphasize on targeted vaccinations

As many as 16,488 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours Looking at the increasing number of Coronavirus cases, the Central government is now focusing on an aggressive vaccination strategy and has given seven key pointers to eight states as well as the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. According to a … Read more