Tag: Coronavirus Outbreak

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Back To Square One! Despite Lockdown For Coronavirus, Social Distancing Norms Up In Smoke In Odisha Capital

Bhubaneswar: A day after the pan-India Janta Curfew and the implementation of lockdown in major cities of Odisha received massive support with people staying indoors as a precautionary measure to fight the spread of novel-Coronavirus, people in the State capital and several other locked-down parts of Odisha were seen blatantly flouting the social distancing norms […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
COVID-19 update: IISER, ITI jointly produce hand sanitisers for Odisha
Fighting Coronavirus: IISER, ITI produce hand sanitisers for Odisha govt employees

Berhampur: Amid coronavirus outbreak, the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Berhampur and Industrial Training Institute (ITI) here have jointly produced hand sanitisers for distribution to Odisha government employees who are on duty during this crisis. Applauding the efforts, Odisha Skill Development Authority said, “Whenever a disaster has struck us, our Skilled In […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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COVID-19: Complaint Filed At NHRC Against AIIMS Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar: A complaint has been registered against All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) at the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) over alleged breach in protocol in the testing of the second COVID-19 positive patient in Odisha. In a letter written to NHRC by a person named Akhand, it has been alleged medical superintendent of […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Lockdown Impact: Orissa High Court Suspends Hearing; Subordinate Courts To Remain Closed

Bhubaneswar: In view of lockdown clamped in five districts and eight towns in the State amid the Coronavirus outbreak, Orissa High Court on Monday has directed to suspend hearings till March 31. Apart from suspending hearings, the HC also has ordered the closure of subordinate courts. The cases listed on March 23 have been suspended […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Outbreak In India: Reliance Opens Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital

Mumbai: Amid the Coronavirus outbreak in India, Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has set up first dedicated COVID-19 hospital with 100-bed capacity in a short span of just two weeks in the country. Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has set up the COVID-19 facility at Seven Hills Hospital […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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COVID-19 Treatment: ICMR Recommends Hydroxychloroquine For Patient Carers, Healthcare Workers

New Delhi: Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director Balrama Bhargava recommended using Hydroxychloroquine for treatment of healthcare workers engaged in tackling the suspected as well as confirmed cases of coronavirus. The medicine is also effective in COVID-19 treatment of the asymptomatic household contacts of the lab-confirmed cases. The treatment protocol recommended by the National […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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COVID-19: China To Assist India In Handling Coronavirus Outbreak

Beijing: China applauded India’s aid during Beijing’s battle against Coronavirus on Monday and has confirmed to assist India and share its experience in handling the COVID-19 outbreak and preventing the spread of the deadly virus. India sent about 15 tonnes of medical assistance comprising masks, gloves and other emergency medical equipment to the coronavirus-hit Wuhan […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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COVID-19: Scientists In 2007 Warned China Was A 'Time Bomb' For Virus Outbreak

New Delhi: As the world battles growing new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has killed over 14,500 people, a study that appeared 12 years back then claimed that the situation in China was a “time bomb” for a dangerous virus outbreak. Published by the journal Clinical Microbiology Reviews in 2007, the researchers noted that the “presence […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Ensure Operational Continuity Of Media Amid COVID-19: MIB To States/UTs

New Delhi: In view of coronavirus outbreak, the Centre has written to all States and union territories (UTs) of the country to facilitate operational convenience to Print and Electronic Media to keep the nation updated on the latest status of the pandemic. “Robust and essential information dissemination networks like TV Channels, News Agencies, Teleport Operators, […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
Column: Two Sides of ‘Janata’ Curfew
Column: Two Sides of ‘Janata’ Curfew

By Sandeep Sahu These are extraordinary times. There is hardly a soul in the whole world that has not been impacted by the deadly nCorona virus, which had its origins in China, spreading its tentacles across the world at lightning speed. Everyone, rich or poor, man or woman, young or old, has had to pay […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
COVID-19 lockdown: Shaheen Bagh Anti-CAA sit-in protest cleared by police

New Delhi: In wake of complete lockdown to prevent the COVID-19 spread Delhi Police cleared the anti-CAA protest site in Shaheen Bagh in the national capital on Tuesday and detained some protestors. According to the police, no force was used during the process, however, several protesters, who refused to leave the venue despite continuous persuasion, […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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COVID-19 Fightback: Entire Odisha To Go Under Lockdown From Midnight Today Till March 29

Bhubaneswar: All 30 districts of Odisha will be placed under complete lockdown from midnight today in view of the outbreak of novel-Coronavirus disease in India and abroad. Addressing an urgent presser here, Odisha government’s COVID-19 Spokesman Subroto Bagchi informed that the remaining 16 districts of the State will also go under lockdown till midnight of […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus positive cases in India nearing 500, PM Modi to address nation at 8 PM today

New Delhi: Monday saw a massive spike in coronavirus positive cases in India as over 90 fresh cases were reported from across the country. With total confirmed COVID-19 cases nearing 500, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that he will address the nation today at 8 PM on the outbreak. “Will address the nation at 8 […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Odisha Fights Coronavirus: Anganwadi Centres To Remain Closed Till April 30

Bhubaneswar: Stepping up its shutdown measures to contain the spread of the Coronavirus, Odisha government has ordered for a complete lockdown in the State. As a precautionary measure, the State government has also extended the closure of Anganwadi centres till April 30. Earlier the government had closed the centres till March 31. In a letter […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Coronavirus Outbreak: Odisha Minister Bats For Dedicated COVID-19 Hospital

Bhubaneswar: The entire team of Odisha government’s think tank is now focusing on containing the Coronavirus outbreak before it takes the shape of an epidemic in the State. Though the number of confirmed cases of COVID19 is under control, it is suspected that the curve of affected people might go up in coming days, said […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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