‘Experimental’ drug that failed to cure ebola is now world’s best shot against COVID-19: WHO Official
New Delhi: Earlier, a drug that was presented and then rejected as a cure for the ebola virus is now being seen as the best option to treat COVID-19. Drug…
FIR lodged against Chemist for Selling N95 Masks at four times increased prices
Himachal Pradesh: An FIR was lodged against chemist for selling N95 masks at over four times higher than the fixed price in Kangra district amid the COVID-19 outbreak The Medical…
French researcher reports successful drug trial for Coronavirus
PARIS: With early tests suggesting it can stop the virus from becoming contagious in just six days, A French researcher has reported successful trial of a new treatment line for…
Covid-19 Update: Ahmedabad’s based firm got first license in India for manufacturing testing kits
Ahmedabad based company gets green signal first in India to receive a licence for manufacturing coronavirus test kits from the Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO). CoSara Diagnostics Pvt Ltd,…
COVID -19 Crisis calls for Health Communicators & Media in Sync
New Delhi: Recognising the critical role of media in dealing with the Covid-19 crisis, which has been declared as a disaster, healthcare communicators have urged media professionals to speak with…
Fake manufacturers of Hand Sanitizers Busted
Uttar Pradesh: A factory was raided in Saini Kotwali, Sirathu Ward no. 10, Banakpura where hand sanitizers were being manufactured by illegal means. Raid was conducted by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate…
73 drug retail licenses suspended for selling masks and hand sanitisers by Gujarat FDCA
The Gujarat Food and Drug Control Administration (FDCA) has suspended 73 drug retail licenses for selling 2 ply and 3 ply surgical masks, N95 masks and hand sanitizers more than…
ICMR confirms 5th death in India due to Coronavirus, Cases Soar to 206
Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: India today recorded its fifth death due to the novel coronavirus as an Italian citizen, who had reportedly recovered three days ago, passed away in Jaipur…
Coronavirus: Govt bans export of face masks and ventilators
NEW DELHI: The central government has banned the export of surgical face masks, the textile material that goes into making the masks and covers along with ventilators and respirators as…
Covid-19 effect: Prices of raw materials of hand sanitizers increased 200% due to huge demand
Prices of raw materials used in manufacturing of hand sanitizers have increased by 200-300 per cent in the wake of huge demand for the hand antiseptics since the coronavirus outbreak…
