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125-year-old seer from Varanasi takes COVID-19 vaccine, oldest Indian to get jab

A 125-year-old seer from Kashi has become the known oldest beneficiary of the COVID-19 vaccine in India. The 125-year-old seer has been living in Varanasi’s Bhelupur area since 1979, as per a Times of India report. “We have multiple documents, including a passport, to prove that he is 125 years old. Some years ago, he

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Alcohol consumption with COVID vaccine in Indian context with Covishield Covaxin Jabs

Since the vaccination drive began in India on 16 January 2021, 23.88 crore vaccine doses have been administered up to June 8, according to the govt sources. These include the first and second doses of the currently-approved vaccines, namely Covishield (Oxford AstraZeneca) vaccine and Covaxin (Bharat Biotech) Apart from the possible side effects, one question

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What is 6-minute walk test to check if a person has low oxygen level in body?

6 Minutes Walk Test Know if you have #Hypoxia or inadequate oxygen in your body Recommended for asymptomatic or mild and moderate #COVID19 patients who are being treated at home. Steps to follow: Record your Oxygen Saturation using an Oximeter. Walk around the room for 6 minutes continuously with the Oximeter attached to your finger

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Mucormycosis or Black Fungus: Doctors explain causes, symptoms, treatment and precautionary measures

Cases of black fungus infection, called mucormycosis, are rapidly increasing in the country, especially among patients who have been infected with COVID-19. The situation is worsening across the country, which is why the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has made this infection notifiable, meaning that every confirmed or suspected case of black fungus

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Covid vaccine: Mumbai receives over 1.39 lakh vaccine doses

Inputs from various agencies As per reports Mumbai received over 1.39 lakh doses of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine, Covishield, from the Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) early Wednesday morning. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated that it received 1,39,500 doses of the Covishield vaccine from the SII around 5.30 am. Centralised cold storage facility

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Second phase of Nationwide Covid-19 vaccine Dry run conducted Successfully

The second nationwide mock drill on the COVID-19 vaccination was held at three-session sites of 736 districts across 33 states and union territories, yesterday. The dry run aimed at testing the laid out mechanisms for COVID-19 vaccination roll-out in the health system. The run will also help to assess operational feasibility of using Co-WIN application

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