The batch of medicines being identified for treating patients include ivermectin, a drug used to treat livestock and people infested with parasitic worms

Coronavirus vaccine: Additionally, nine out of the 10 cases occurred in patients with previously known allergies. It is still not clear what caused these reaction

Being prudent, adhering to strong governance practices and focusing on long-term growth are critical

Close on the heels of some adverse incidents being reported, a detailed fact sheet released by Bharat Biotech says those with bleeding disorders or on blood thinners should avoid taking the shot for now

This rule will take effect from 11.59 pm on January 24 as part of tighter border measures to manage the risk of imported COVID-19 cases

Our finding that smokers are less likely to be seropositive is the first report from the general population and part of growing evidence that despite COVID-19 being a respiratory disease, smoking may be protective, CSIR said

Coronavirus vaccination drive: Two healthcare workers who also exhibited adverse events were discharged 30 minutes later and given intravenous treatment to counter a feeling of tightness in the chest

In the consent form for getting Covaxin vaccine, recipients have been promised that in case of any adverse situation following the administration of the vaccine and if it is determined that the vaccine was the cause then the recipients will be given compensation and medical

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan urged people not to pay heed to rumours and trust only official channels of communication to get correct information about COVID-19

Around 3 lakh frontline healthcare workers will be inoculated at 2,934 sites across the country on the first day of January 16, according to Health Ministry

The park's executive director, Lisa Peterson, said that eight gorillas that live together at the park are believed to have the virus and several have been coughing

Finally got COVID but enjoying the Dayquil fever dream, Grimes wrote on the social media platform and embedded a link to the popular song 'Good Days' by SZA

China is recovering fast ahead of most large economies, but the recovery is still unbalanced and facing significant downside risks, the IMF has said; Hyundai Motors and Apple Inc plan to sign a partnership deal on autonomous electric cars by March and start production as early as 2024 in the United States; Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) emerged as the biggest gainer on Dalal Street last week, which saw seven of the top-ten most valued Indian firms add 1,37,396.66 crore to their market valuation. Watch this and more on News Blast. Also Read: Bird flu outbreak in India: 8 states, 1 UT under avian influenza grip

Brazil's Health Ministry said it has been notified by Japan's authorities that the new variant has 12 mutations, and one of them has already been identified in the variants found in the UK and South Africa

After seeing a steep rise in coronavirus cases, Japan declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three prefectures neighbouring the capital on Thursday

Warning about unknown diseases, Prof. Jean-Jacques Muyembe Tamfum cautioned that new viruses appearing from the tropical forests of Africa could spread rapidly and prove to be a threat for humanity

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, another scare has come to haunt the country, that of the bird flu, also called avian influenza. The flu has come as a double whammy for states that are already fighting their biggest battle against COVID-19. The affected states include Gujarat, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Kerala. The disease is highly contagious among birds and can be fatal. It can also be transmitted to humans. Watch the video for more.Also Read: Bird flu outbreak: Is it safe to eat eggs, chicken?

Union Health Ministry announced on Tuesday that coronavirus vaccines will be rolled out within 10 days of granting emergency use approval based on the feedback of dry-run across the country; The Indian economy is witnessing a V-shaped recovery since June with gradual reopening of economic activities, according to the Finance Ministry's latest monthly economic review; Bharat Biotech has said that it can ready a children's vaccine in 3-4 months for kids between 2 to 12 years of age. Watch this and more on News Blast.Also Read: Budget 2021 is getting closer! Here's all you need to know

Two days after being administered the Pfizer coronavirus jab, a Portugese health worker suffered a 'sudden death' at home on New Year's day

Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, manufactured by the Serum Institute of India, will be sold to the Indian government at Rs 200 per dose, SII head Adar Poonawalla told India Today. The vaccine will be sold at a higher price of Rs 1,000 per dose to private buyers. The Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine was granted emergency authorisation by the Indian regulator on Sunday, on the condition that Serum Institute doesn't export the shots, to ensure the safety of the vulnerable populations in India. Watch the video for more.Also Read: Covaxin side effects recorded in real time; efficacy data out soon: Krishna Ella