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Mumbai: Covaxin’s second dose trial begins at JJ hospitalSubscriber Only
December 30, 2020 02:58 IST
Until Tuesday, 27 people had received the second dose of the inactivated Covid-19 vaccine. Hospital authorities said they have to counsel people to return for the second dose with many excusing themselves, citing lack of time to travel to the hospital.
Wed, Dec 30, 2020
Mumbai: GT Hospital to admit patients who have returned from UK, West AsiaSubscriber Only
December 29, 2020 03:15 IST
“We have allocated only GT Hospital to admit these patients so that in case they are infected by the mutated viral strain, they don’t infect other Covid-19 patients and spread the infection further. It is important to separate them from others,” said Dr TP Lahane.
Tue, Dec 29, 2020
Bound indoors with just a mobile phone to reach out, senior citizens fight Covid fears and lonelinessSubscriber Only
December 27, 2020 02:11 IST
Among those hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, the plight of advanced age senior citizens in metros is perhaps the most invisible. In Maharashtra, senior citizens comprise more than 50 per cent Covid-19 deaths
Sun, Dec 27, 2020
Sex ratio worsens in 8 municipal wards in last five years: BMCSubscriber Only
December 26, 2020 02:38 IST
The BMC data shows from 929 in 2015, Mumbai's sex ratio at birth inched up, noticeably, to 937 in 2016. Since then, the trend has more or less remained stagnant. Sex ratio improved to 938 in 2017, to 939 in 2018 but dipped back to 937 by 2019.
Sat, Dec 26, 2020
New Covid-19 strain: Sample of infected Nagpur man who visited UK sent for genome sequencingSubscriber Only
December 24, 2020 08:42 IST
BMC plans to reach out to all passengers who have flown from the UK and the Middle East since November 25. BMC's deputy health officer said phone calls will be made to inquire about possible symptoms and they will test only those with symptoms.
Thu, Dec 24, 2020
NFHS-5 finds steep dip in sex ratio at birth, BMC contests the figuresSubscriber Only
December 24, 2020 08:31 IST
In contrast, the BMC’s birth registration data shows Mumbai city’s sex ratio at birth at 932 and Mumbai suburbs at 942 girls per 1,000 boys.
Thu, Dec 24, 2020
Sample of Nagpur man who visited UK sent for genome sequencingSubscriber Only
December 24, 2020 03:46 IST
Health officials said the man had returned from the UK on November 29. He developed fever and other symptoms of Covid-19 in early December and tested positive on December 14. He remains under home isolation and four of his family members are quarantined
Thu, Dec 24, 2020
Covid treatment: 10 months on, doctors move from using anti-virals & plasma therapy to managing symptoms, providing oxygen supportSubscriber Only
December 19, 2020 02:50 IST
While anti-virals like Remdesivir and Favipiravir as well as immuno-modulators like Tocilizumab and Itolizumab were prescribed to almost all patients, their use have now been substantially reduced.
Sat, Dec 19, 2020
5 years after return from Pakistan, Geeta’s hunt for home, parents continuesSubscriber Only
December 16, 2020 06:18 IST
Geeta, a hearing and speech impaired 28-year-old woman, who was repatriated by Pakistan five years ago, has one goal in her mind – to find her home and long lost parents.
Wed, Dec 16, 2020
Over 6,300 people donate blood in 3 days across MaharashtraSubscriber Only
December 15, 2020 04:58 IST
Maharashtra on Monday had 28,760 units of blood, which state officials said, will help resolve blood shortage for a few days.
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
Maharashtra: Nine districts see rise in Covid-19 cases since DiwaliSubscriber Only
December 15, 2020 04:51 IST
Maharashtra reached 18.83 lakh Covid-19 cases on Monday with 2,949 new cases. Of them, 477 were in Mumbai. The state’s death toll climbed to 48,269 with 60 more deaths due to Covid-19 recorded on Monday
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
‘Pandemic affected children & women most… complaints of domestic violence saw rise’: Yashomati ThakurSubscriber Only
December 14, 2020 01:35 IST
The pandemic has affected children and women the most. Men can still step out of their home in evenings. But most women don’t have that option. It has been a difficult time for them. Tolerance levels have gone down during the pandemic
Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Health dept wants to extend 80:20 bed reservation for Covid cases till JanuarySubscriber Only
December 13, 2020 04:46 IST
"The idea is to continue 80:20 formula till January. If cases don't rise, we can always recall the decision later. We have put forth the proposal, but the final decision will be taken by the government in coming days," a senior health official said.
Sun, Dec 13, 2020
First state-level meeting: Discussion on vaccination procedure to storage facilities in MaharashtraSubscriber Only
December 11, 2020 03:25 IST
Senior health officials said that they have a list of 2.6 lakh government healthcare workers (HCW) to be vaccinated at 135 sites. It will take 20 days for each site to cover these HCWs. Separately, about 78 per cent of data on private HCWs has been prepared.
Fri, Dec 11, 2020
WCD dept begins probe into take home ration supply in Nandurbar during lockdownSubscriber Only
December 10, 2020 03:18 IST
The scheme is funded by the tribal department to provide hot cooked meals to children aged six months to three years, and lactating and pregnant women in tribal areas.
Thu, Dec 10, 2020
BMC gears up for rollout: Prep for Covid-19 vaccine storage space commencesSubscriber Only
December 09, 2020 07:27 IST
While BMC is yet to hear from Bharat Biotech on vaccine packaging and usage, Serum Institute of India has informed BMC that the Oxford-Astra Zeneca vaccine will come in a 5 ml vial.
Wed, Dec 09, 2020
Maharashtra: Nurses oppose Bill on nursing, midwifery panelSubscriber Only
December 09, 2020 03:28 IST
The draft Bill states that the commission will frame policies, regulate standard of nursing and midwifery education, frame regulation for their working, provide uniform entry and exit examinations, monitor professional ethics, and control state commissions.
Wed, Dec 09, 2020
WCD notices increase of 7.27 lakh beneficiaries during pandemicSubscriber Only
December 07, 2020 05:00 IST
Until before the pandemic, WCD registered 65 lakh beneficiaries for free meals on a daily basis. Data shows that after the pandemic, the figure has risen to 72.27 lakh.
Mon, Dec 07, 2020
After complaints from thalassemia patients, Maharashtra govt to penalise refusal from blood banks
December 05, 2020 09:23 IST
Maharashtra is reeling under a severe shortage of blood with donation camps running dry due to pandemic fear. So far this year 2,037 blood donation camps have been held and 1.77 lakh units have been collected across Maharashtra.
Sat, Dec 05, 2020
Maharashtra: WCD panel to propose stringent child marriage prohibition rules this monthSubscriber Only
December 04, 2020 01:26 IST
While the committee plans to propose to make marriage certificates compulsory for every marriage, members said awareness will be required in tribal areas, which follow their own tradition for marriage.
Fri, Dec 04, 2020
Mumbai: Study finds 1.3% disabled people in M East wardSubscriber Only
December 03, 2020 07:59 IST
The NGO, Apnalaya, surveyed 9,972 people in 2,137 households in the ward between July 2019 and January 2020. The NGO, which closely works with slum residents in M-East, had filed an RTI application to get numbers on disabled residents in 2016.
Thu, Dec 03, 2020
Mumbai: As lifts, escalators in stations stay shut, commute a harrowing task for disabledSubscriber Only
December 03, 2020 07:47 IST
Physically disabled persons have complained that several services have been rendered inaccessible to them in order to ensure distancing norms are followed.
Thu, Dec 03, 2020
RT-PCR tests: Only 1,565 passengers tested, many slip away at Mumbai airportSubscriber Only
December 02, 2020 07:59 IST
Daily, thousands of passengers who are not carrying a negative RT-PCR report are slipping away without being tested at the airport.
Wed, Dec 02, 2020
BMC starts process to identify spaces for Covid vaccine storageSubscriber Only
December 01, 2020 01:48 IST
The BMC is converting a 5,000 square feet floor in a five-storey civic building opposite the Kanjurmarg police station into a cold storage facility. The facility will be ready by December 15.
Tue, Dec 01, 2020
Doctor who ‘saw death and returned’, to serve at Covid-19 ICUSubscriber Only
November 26, 2020 05:00 IST
This year, The Indian Express captures the work of corona warriors, women and men leading the war against Covid-19 -- risking all, so that others can be secure. This will be followed by a special show to be anchored by superstar Amitabh Bachchan and telecast on November 29 at 8.30 pm on Star Plus as well as Disney+ Hotstar.
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