‘Lockdowns’ only in red zones: Bangladesh Government

The government has decided that areas with high infection rates can decide to impose total lockdown for 14 to 21 day to control the spread of the Coronavirus. Minister said that committees will be formed to monitor the areas in the red zone where lockdown is announced. The Minister said that the areas to be … Read more

India reiterates commitment to partnering Tanzania in its development journey

Prime Minister warmly recalled his July 2016 visit to Dar-es-Salaam and stressed on the importance that India attaches to its traditionally friendly ties with Tanzania during a telephonic talk with Dr Magufuli.   The Prime Minister thanked President Dr. Magufuli for the assistance provided by the Tanzanian authorities for evacuation of Indian citizens from Tanzania … Read more

Loss of smell, taste included as new symptoms of Covid19

The Health Ministry suggested that investigational therapies and drugs-Remdesivir, Convalescent Plasma Therapy, Tociluzimab and Hydroxychloroquine should only be used in a defined subgroup of Covid patients. The Ministry advised that Remdesivir may be considered in patients with moderate disease who are on oxygen and Convalescent plasma may be considered in patients with moderate disease whose … Read more

HM to hold meeting to review Covid19 situation in Delhi

Seniors members of the State Disaster Management Authority will also attend the meeting. HM will also be meeting with the Mayors of municipal corporations of Delhi, later in the evening on Sunday. Union Health Minister Dr. Harshvardhan, Director AIIMS, Dr. Randeep Guleria and other senior officers will be present in both these meetings. The dual … Read more