“As many as 12,010 health workers have been registered for the drive so far in the district,” Dr. Renuka said, adding that 9,590 doses of Covishield vaccine had been brought to the district for the purpose. “Two doses of the vaccine will be administered to each health worker. The second dose will be given 28 days after the first dose,” she said. … [Read more...] about 12,010 health workers to get vaccine in Wayanad
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Man receives fine of US$86.6 for not declaring health status
Immediately, police reported the case to the province steering board for Covid-19 Prevention and then rushed the man and his son to the quarantine ward from January 4, 2021 as well as sampled them for testing. The test result came out that they were negative for the Covid-19 virus in the first and second tests. … [Read more...] about Man receives fine of US$86.6 for not declaring health status
This dancer’s new book engages more conversation on mental health issues
“To Win Your Battles, Stay Alive (106 pages) will be a good resource for many to know that they are not alone in feeling what they do in certain situations and during certain times,” she adds. Anita hopes to bring about a change whereby nobody ever looks at mental health as a taboo or social stigma. … [Read more...] about This dancer’s new book engages more conversation on mental health issues
Health Ministry answers all queries as India kicks off world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive, check full details
Aadhar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, PAN Card, Passbook issued by bank/post office, Passport, Service identity card issued to employees by central/state government/public limited companies, MNREGA Job card, Smart card issued by the RGI under NPR, Pension document with photograph, Official identity card issued to MPs/MLAs/MLCs and Health Insurance Smart Card issued under the scheme of Ministry of Labour are the valid photo ID which can be produced at the time of registration. … [Read more...] about Health Ministry answers all queries as India kicks off world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive, check full details
Pfizer delays January vaccine delivery to Bahrain: Health Ministry
A January shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to the Gulf state of Bahrain will not arrive on time, the ministry of health said on Saturday, but second doses of the jab already scheduled will not be affected.The small island state of Bahrain has the third-highest rate of vaccinations per capita in the world so far, according to the Our World in Data website, which is run by an Oxford University research programme."The delay will not affect citizens and residents receiving the second dose of the vaccine over the upcoming period, according to current scheduled dates and the availability of the needed quantity for them," the health ministry said in a statement carried by state news agency BNA.Bahrain offers its citizens free of charge either the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or one manufactured by Chinese state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm.Other Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman and the emirate of Dubai have also purchased the Pfizer jabs. U.S. pharmaceutical firm … [Read more...] about Pfizer delays January vaccine delivery to Bahrain: Health Ministry