Medically Speaking Team

Rajasthan health dept approves 886 ICU beds for children

To address the probable surge of Covid-19 cases among children during the third wave of the pandemic, the state's health department…

3 years ago

Zydus Cadila proposes Rs 1900 for three-dose COVID vaccine; Govt negotiating to bring it down

Indian pharmaceutical Zydus Cadila has suggested pricing for its three-dose Covid-19 vaccine ZyCov-D at $1,900, reported PTI. However, according to…

3 years ago

Must wait for everyone to get both doses before discussing booster, says Dr Anil Arora

“If we keep on giving boosters to those who have a controversial role in prevention of disease, we are trying…

3 years ago

Was against Covid still not easy, might come back with a vengeance, says AIIMS Covid Task Force Chief

As India has successfully administered 90 crore COVID-19 vaccine doses, Dr. Naveet Wig, Chairperson of the Covid Task Force in…

3 years ago

Ahead of Indian Festivities, AIIMS director warns of third wave in the country

In the run-up to the festivities, the director of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Randeep Guleria, has…

3 years ago

Merck’s new drug, Molnupiravir to treat Covid-19

Early findings from Phase-3 studies showed that Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics' antiviral medication molnupiravir reduced the odds of hospitalisation in…

3 years ago

First batch of ZyCoV-D Covid vaccine released by government

The Central Drug Laboratory in Kasauli released the first few batches of Zydus Cadila's Covid-19 vaccine ZyCoV-D on Friday, which…

3 years ago

Covid Case Update: India reports 24,554 new cases

In the 24 hours ending at 8 a.m. on Saturday, India recorded 24,354 new Covid-19 cases and 234 associated fatalities.…

3 years ago

Australia approves Indian Astra-Zeneca vax for Covid-19

Sinovac Biotech Ltd. of China has been recognised by Australia. Covid-19 shot and AstraZeneca Plc jabs produced in India, allowing…

3 years ago

Covovax being tested in phase 2/3 trials in Pune

The Covovax COVID-19 vaccine is being tested in phase 2/3 trials in children aged 7 to 11 at Pune's Bharati…

3 years ago