COVID-19

As COVID-19’s largest vaccination drive begins, the vaccination monitoring and evaluation is going to be a huge task. To ensure smooth running of the vaccination programme, a dedicated web portal called Co-WIN (COVID -19 Vaccine…
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High demand for information on COVID pandemic, its toll on healthcare systems and lives, and the many unanswered questions about a virus that was discovered only in December 2019 have created the breeding ground for myths and fake news.…
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The novel Corona virus linked lockdown affected different communities differently. Economically weaker sections (EWS) and marginalised social groups were often not able to access the entitlements promised by the government through their…
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In the light of coronavirus vaccine roll-out, the central government is going to execute a mock drill on vaccine administration on January 08, 2021. These drills are aimed to ensure efficient planning and management for vaccine delivery in…
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With 43 members on board the 40th Indian Scientific Expedition is set to depart for Antarctica from Mormugao Port, Goa. On this occasion, Dr N. Vinod Kumar, Postmaster General, Goa region, released two special covers and one cancellation to…
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Arogya Setu App is aimed at augmenting the initiatives of the Government of India, in proactively reaching out to and informing the users of the app regarding risks, best practices and relevant advisories on the containment of COVID-19.…
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The impact of coronavirus pandemic on women’s lives in Wuhan, China, is yet to be revealed in its substantial details. From the available news reportage, it emerges that women have shouldered far greater professional responsibilities.…
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Like COVID-19, mental health issues do not discriminate and affect people of all ages and all countries gravely. Governments around the world—Canada, the UK, the US and Australia—have recognised that people’s mental health has been severely…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has surged the world in its gallows. It has caused physical, financial and mental distress globally. The social distancing measures by nations made interruptions in everyday schedules. Schools have been suspended in…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has completed almost a year with immense impact on all walks of life – health, income and economy, education, and human mobility. During the initial days of complete lockdown, the informal sector labours returned to…
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